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Where's the line; Freedom of Speech
Editors Note: This video contains profanity and mention of sex. Ashleigh Lucas is a first-year journalism major doing videography for The Alligator. She specializes in Multimedia Journalism where she one day hopes to work as a reporter in Broadcast news. She's had work published for the NewsPress, and maintained a two year internship with the School District of Lee County producing news packages. In her free time, she likes to watch films and practice her photography skills.
50 Years On: Editorial Independence in Student Journalism Webinar
The Alligator has a long history of fighting for First Amendment rights and protecting free speech and the public’s right to know. Fifty years ago, then-editor Ron Sachs was at the forefront of the controversy that forever changed the newspaper—and its name. Hear from Sachs and retired UF journalism professor Jean Chance on why one of the Alligator’s most prominent stories is about the paper itself and the student journalists who fought for, and won, editorial independence. Moderated by Master Lecturer Mike Foley. As you heard in yesterday’s webinar, the Alligator is printing one day per week and our online content is stronger than ever. We are adapting to the world around us to continue serving as an accurate, reliable news source for UF students, Gainesville residents and beyond. Can you help make that possible? Please consider making a secure donation through our website at: https://www.alligator.org/page/donate
50 Years On: Editorial independence in Student Journalism.
The Alligator has a long history of fighting for First Amendment rights and protecting free speech and the public’s right to know. Fifty years ago, then-editor Ron Sachs was at the forefront of the controversy that forever changed the newspaper—and its name. Hear from Sachs and retired UF journalism professor Jean Chance on why one of the Alligator’s most prominent stories is about the paper itself and the student journalists who fought for, and won, editorial independence. Please join us in Wednesday, December 1st at 6 p.m. by visiting http://alligator.org/webinar
Avenue: FEST 19 and the Gainesville music community
In this episode, Elliot talks to members of Expert Timing and Jeremy Hunter of Skatune Network about FEST 19, an annual music festival in downtown Gainesville, and how it impacts the music community.
News: Empty Bomb Threats Kick off Fall Semester for Santa Fe College and ACPS
In this episode, Elliot interviews Eve Thompson and Renee Hancock, Alligator staff, about recent empty bomb threats at two schools in Alachua County.
News: 9/11 and the Muslim community twenty years later
In this episode, Elliot interviews Alligator Reporter Christian Casale about his story, "Twenty years later, 9/11 stirs pain, worry for Muslim community." They discuss what it was like for Muslims on UF campus after 9/11, drawing from Casale's interviews from the article, and what it is like now, 20 years later.
News Roundup: Headlines Sept. 6-10 and DJ Terrah
In this episode, Elliot highlights articles published this week on the Alligator's website, www.alligator.org. He also interviews Faith Buckley, Alligator metro general assignment reporter, about her article on DJ Terrah, "Terrah-rizing the turntables: Remembering Akeem "DJ Terrah" Thompson".
The Avenue: Florida band on tour for the first time since early 2020
In this episode, Elliot interviews Supergold about how COVID-19 affected the band. They discuss going on tour again and the band's newest album, "Nowhere, USA."
News: Dr. Carlee Simon discusses ACPS' mask mandate
In this episode, we are joined by Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon. Alligator Podcast Host Elliot Tritto and Simon discuss the ACPS' mask mandate and Governor Ron DeSantis' reaction to it.
EXCLUSIVE: UF President Kent Fuchs sees university on top as students hit rock bottom
Faced with a pandemic that has killed about 200,000 in the U.S., plus nationwide protests against racial injustice, 2020 has forced UF President Kent Fuchs to figure out a way to move the university forward in a time where restrictions — and tensions — are high. “I felt sorry for myself,” Fuchs said. “Why didn’t this happen to some previous president or some future president? Why’d it have to happen now because things were going so well?” Regardless of the answer, it’s a problem UF will have to solve as it fights COVID-19 on campus and in the community throughout the Fall semester — and maybe longer. Read more at https://www.alligator.org/news/fuchs-sees-uf-on-top-as-students-hit-rock-bottom/article_b46ec9a4-fc44-11ea-834b-ab97b058a847.html Video by Emily Felts Photography by Samantha Harrison and Chasity Maynard
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Alliance Francaise leaders stand in front of their booth at the Roots and Herbs Festival Saturday, April 8, 2023.
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A little boy paints the kids mural setup at the Walldogs Mural Painting festival in High Springs Friday, March 24, 2023.
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Muralists paint a mural of The Priest Theatre in High Springs on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
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Kolson Langford, 4, sits in the front seat of one of Gainesville Fire Rescue's fire truck at the at the Bike Rodeo, Safety and Health Fair hosted by UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital on Saturday, March 25, 2023.