New York Times wages unfair culture war on transgender community
(02/20/23 1:29pm)
As members of Gen Z, many of us were disappointed when one of the imagineers of our childhoods, J.K. Rowling, made transphobic comments.
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When did diversity become a bad word?
(02/20/23 1:14pm)
Both of my parents were immigrants to the U.S. My father immigrated from Germany and my mother from Taiwan.
‘Horse of a Different Color’ highlights diversity through dance
(02/18/23 6:04pm)
Ani Collier doesn’t ask her dancers to dance – instead, the Dance Alive National Ballet choreographer asks them to paint with their bodies. At the end of every rehearsal, Collier asks them to sit, breathe and make noises at her for 20 minutes.
Castleton suffers potentially season-ending broken hand Wednesday night
(02/16/23 3:22am)
Gators graduate student forward Colin Castleton suffered a broken hand against the Ole Miss Rebels Wednesday night.
Giancarlo Esposito speaks at UF on Valentine’s Day
(02/15/23 7:31pm)
UF has something Giancarlo Esposito wants. Or perhaps, UF students have the potential to create a world Esposito wants to live in.
Black Gainesville leaders urge students to not forget Black history
(02/15/23 4:40pm)
Members of the Gainesville community joined together over conversations and a hot meal to ensure this Black History Month is more about action and less about simple remembrance.
Alachua County Commission clarifies position on meat processing facility, passes clean water resolution
(02/15/23 4:31pm)
Alachua County commissioners clarified at a Tuesday meeting that the commission is looking into building a local meat processing facility, but they haven’t solidified anything yet.
M.J. Hardman, UF linguistics professor, dies at 87
(02/13/23 11:31am)
Although M.J. Hardman died in her home in Gainesville, she always envisioned dying in what she considered her true home — Tupe, Peru. When the town received word that she died, the church bell rang in her honor and the entire community joined together to celebrate her life.
Celebrate Black History Month with these Black-owned businesses
(02/13/23 11:44am)
Supporting local vendors keeps a community strong — treating yourself and others can be part of this process.
Gainesville to provide $7.2 million for affordable housing grants
(02/13/23 11:01am)
Sherry Roberts cried when she and her husband, Albert, held the keys to their first home. It was the first time her family had owned property for generations.
Gainesville’s bee city status promises pollinator benefits
(02/13/23 11:45am)
Dave Conser is a big believer in nominative determinism, or when a name predicts one’s career.
Former Gators offensive lineman Kaleb Boateng dies at 21
(02/10/23 3:28pm)
Kaleb Boateng, a Gators offensive lineman who transferred from Clemson following the 2020 season, died late Thursday night, according to statements from both teams released Friday.
Gainesville musician aims to raise funds for Zimbabwe through new EP
(02/09/23 7:27pm)
Seneca Schachter has considered himself a musician since high school, when he fell in love with the art of rhyming and began to compose songs. Now, the Gainesville native confidently adds another word to his title: activist.
Gator, Change Party announce Spring election executive tickets
(02/08/23 7:14pm)
After a Fall election where Change Party gained more Senate seats than Gator Party, Change hopes to build on that momentum with the announcement of its executive ticket and campaign platform. Gator, on the other hand, is aiming to maintain its supermajority in both the executive and legislative branches by engaging more closely with students.
Gainesville community gathers to celebrate Black love through poetry, art and music
(02/07/23 11:40pm)
Tiffany Pineda danced her way up to the lecturn to read poems to a crowd of about 30 people who came together to celebrate Black love.
Gainesville residents express mixed views toward permitless concealed carry bill
(02/06/23 11:45am)
Vincent Lahera owns a gun and has grown up around guns most of his life, but he’s apprehensive of Florida's newest gun legislation.
Florida House audits communications of UF diversity, equity and inclusion staffers
(02/06/23 11:15am)
When Deah Lieurance found out her emails would be searched by the Florida House of Representatives for any communication about diversity, equity and inclusion, she felt mildly paranoid.
Antisemitism will never win
(02/06/23 1:00pm)
I am out of words and out of energy. I am physically and emotionally drained. This past week has been incredibly difficult and something I had hoped I wouldn’t ever have to experience.
ChatGPT: UF community navigates a new frontier
(01/30/23 10:31am)
For one UF computer science freshman, using ChatGPT is simple.
Marston Library’s return to 24/7 hours may be temporary
(01/30/23 11:45am)
While the long-awaited 24/7 Marston Science Library will return to UF’s campus, the service may not be back for good.
