Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights education on abuse in Gainesville
(10/31/22 11:50am)
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic descriptions of domestic violence.
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Sasse’s China rhetoric prompts concern of anti-Asian hate from UF Chinese students
(10/24/22 12:00pm)
Allison Naughton knows what the sting of discrimination feels like.
‘I wouldn’t ring doom bells’: Graduate students report mixed reactions on Sasse
(10/24/22 12:30pm)
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, has been under the scrutiny of UF’s student body since he was announced as the sole finalist for UF’s next president Oct. 6. Graduate students are no exception.
#UNLITTER bottle cap mural unveiling highlights need for recycling efforts
(10/21/22 7:55pm)
Standing at 8 by 4 feet, Gainesville City Hall’s newest mural illustrates the sunset at Paynes Prairie — a vibrant assortment of reds, oranges and yellows. If you look further, you’ll notice a more interesting detail: It was created using 75,000 bottle caps collected from across Gainesville.
‘Dracula’ ballet adaptation encourages blood donations
(10/21/22 12:15am)
Dracula wants your blood. But, this time, it’s to help the community.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas alumni reflect on Parkland shooter’s sentencing
(10/17/22 1:50pm)
Shaunak Maggon was a sophomore at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and new to the U.S. when the sound of gunshots interrupted the school’s Valentine’s Day celebrations in 2018.
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center hosts panel on enslaved Africans in Alachua County
(10/15/22 7:24pm)
Kenneth Nunn remembers a time when his late wife, Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, drove down country roads with a camera in hand searching for the names and personal stories of enslaved Africans in Alachua County.
City Commission meeting on K-9 unit delayed for second time
(10/13/22 7:42pm)
A special City Commission meeting on the Gainesville Police Department’s K-9 unit was postponed for the second time Wednesday.
Hispanic Heritage Month prompts reflection on colonialism’s legacy, inclusive labels
(10/10/22 7:00pm)
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic and Latinx food, music and history take center stage — gearing up for a monthlong celebration of culture and traditions.
UF celebrates 99th annual Homecoming celebration
(10/08/22 8:34pm)
Popcorn, power walkers and political figures — just some of the things you can expect at UF Homecoming.
Flo Rida, Fletcher ‘move, shake and drop’ at Gator Growl 2022
(10/08/22 9:28pm)
As the opening techno notes to Flo Rida’s “Low” resonated through the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, the ground shook with the audience jumping with excitement. Arguably the most anticipated song of the night, the words “apple bottom jeans” were on the tips of nearly every tongue in the room.
‘Turning of the tide’: Change Party wins big in Student Government Fall election
(10/04/22 4:52am)
Change Party beat out Gator Party Monday night, gaining a majority of the 50 Senate seats up for grabs in the Fall 2022 Student Government election — a victory that could signal a shift in the UF electorate for semesters to come.
Florida soccer collapses against Georgia
(09/25/22 8:38pm)
Ten minutes may seem like a short amount of time.
Death of Mahsa Amini sparks action from UF Iranian community
(09/23/22 8:18pm)
Minah Nayeri was scrolling on Instagram when she found out about the brutal death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iranian police last Friday. For Nayeri, who grew up in Iran, this is nothing new. The way Amini was treated is commonplace.
‘For DaeDae’: Hundreds gather for funeral of Eastside High School football player
(09/19/22 12:19pm)
A stadium’s worth of people filled Eastside High School’s auditorium last weekend — not to celebrate a winning game, but rather to celebrate the life of beloved football player Dabien White.
‘I can’t see’: Gainesville Police Department release graphic K-9 mauling body camera footage, officers suspended
(09/09/22 9:10am)
Editors Note: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Former Gainesville Police Department K-9 officer alleges racism within the unit
(09/09/22 12:58pm)
A racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the city by an ex-Gainesville Police Department officer in the force’s K-9 unit recently made its way to federal court.
‘Fahrenheit 451’ to debut at The Hippodrome amid national conversations about book banning
(09/02/22 11:26pm)
Red-tinted bulbs illuminate The Hippodrome Theatre, igniting a buzz of excitement on preview night. An open-book sculpture sits atop a white podium in the building’s art gallery.
The maturation of a young roster will dictate Florida volleyball’s success in 2022
(08/25/22 10:45pm)
As the first day of Fall classes at the University of Florida came to an end for some students, Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise and the Gators walked into the Lemerand Gym to continue preparation for Friday's season opener.
Move-in and a welcome for the Fall
(08/24/22 1:27pm)
Linda and I have a tradition of living in one of the residence halls as new students move to campus. Last week, we moved into East Hall. Our hallmates are usually pleased to see us move in and, I expect, they are grateful when we move out as classes begin. Having the president and his wife knock on your residence hall door while you are taking a nap is not the best way to start your college experience. My apologies to Miguel, our East Hall RA.
