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Attacking pro-Palestinian students is a favorite pastime of failed politicians trying to revive their sinking reputation. At Columbia University, embattled Speaker of the House Mike Johnson spoke as students heckled him to “grandstand louder.” Here at UF, Gov. Ron DeSantis made multiple attempts to suppress pro-Palestinian students.
When Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton hit, campus closure announcements not only affected students, but also another crucial group — the faculty.
For those experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, GRACE Marketplace became a sanctuary offering safety from Hurricane Milton as the winds and rain began to bear down.
Dr. Riley Jones kept a running tally of community service hours in a pocket spiral notebook starting in high school. His goal was to complete 10,000 hours of community service, which he accomplished last year.
We all remember the black screens in 2016 that symbolized solidarity for the Black lives lost at the hands of abusive police officers. In a way, it allowed large groups of people to sympathize with their Black counterparts and show solidarity without ever having to leave the comfort of their own homes. It was the height of performative activism. While Black communities and allies alike banded together to sign petitions, share their stories and protest in spite of massive retaliation, the rest of passive white activists were posting black screens with the BLM slogans followed by useless hashtags and emojis.
As downed trees scattered the streets and power outages plagued the city, Gainesville Pride remained unscathed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Senate Bill 148 has been deemed necessary in Florida’s public universities. This bill encompasses the required audit for Jewish-related courses. Ray Rodrigues, Florida Chancellor of State Education, says in congruence with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s instruction, there will be a need for an outside committee that reviews each Jewish-related course. While this might seem to have elements of control over free expression in college education, these acts have been made in reaction to antisemitic course material in FIU’s Jewish-related courses. A multiple-choice test question asked, “if Zionist organizations invented terrorism.” This was a terrible sight to witness.
It's no coincidence that Florida Amendment 2 appeared on the ballot on the heels of the state's failed attempt to destroy nine state parks.
Seventeen-year-old Sanabil Wajid won’t be old enough to vote in November, but she’s committed to ensuring her peers can.
The 2024 Paris Olympics amped up excitement worldwide over newly debuted sports like climbing, surfing and skateboarding.
On May 1, Florida enacted one of the strictest abortion bans in the country: the Heartbeat Protection Act. The legislation, upheld by the Florida Supreme Court on April 1, prohibited all elective abortion procedures in the state after the six-week pregnancy mark, with exceptions up to 15 weeks for instances of rape and incest.
Following a loss to then-No. 19 Miami, the Florida Gators looked to turn the page and get its season back on track. However, what was supposed to be a week of preparation quickly turned into a slate of adversities both on and off the field.
Last year, the student-run UF Association of Latino Professionals for America invited me as a guest speaker. I spoke to over a hundred UF students, answered their questions and shared career advice. I enjoyed my time on campus, but it turns out that my visit inadvertently became a test of the UF administration’s commitment to free expression. Unfortunately, they failed.
UF courses discussing antisemitism and the history of Israel are under state-mandated review after a Florida International University test question was interpreted as antisemitic.
The crowd held its breath as students, faculty and staff watched UF horticultural sciences professor Rob Ferl launch into space as a part of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.
Loran Kenstley Cole, 57, became the first person to be executed in Florida in 2024, marking the 13th execution this year and the 106th in Florida since the United States Supreme Court’s reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976.
Whether it’s swinging and swaying with 90,000 of your closest friends, or singing the University of Florida alma mater, Gator fans pass down the history and traditions of home football games through generations.
The Alligator opinions section thrives on local and student voices.
Iridescent scales and a mirrored disco ball freckled a crowd of mermaids, pirates and witches. Techno music and synth-pop guided the movements of platform shoes and roller skates.
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” is honestly just that — a trap. The movie, which sells itself as a nail-biting thriller, is more effective as a comedy.
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