UF encourages new recharge days for Spring 2021 semester
By Sofia Echeverry | 6:30amAfter canceling Spring Break, UF administration is urging faculty to suspend classes and exams for two days this semester to avoid student burnout.
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How UF’s gyms are handling COVID-19
By J.P. Oprison | Jan. 19
What happens if my classmate has COVID-19?
By Manny Rea and Sofia Echeverry | Jan. 11
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Without closure, alumni face ups and downs moving past their time at UF
By Aurora Martínez | Dec. 9UF alumni not only missed the chance to walk up the stage and celebrate the culmination of their studies, but some also had to unexpectedly replan or readjust their career plans.
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What mandatory COVID-19 testing will look like for UF students
By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 9The plans for mandatory COVID-19 testing was unveiled by UF Health’s Dr. Michael Lauzardo
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UF looks toward Spring in first day of Board of Trustees meeting
By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 3The first of a two-day UF Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, the board’s first in person since June, was dominated by timetables for COVID-19 vaccines, the specifics of mandatory testing and what UF will look like as students return to campus.
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UF student workers largest recipients of minimum wage increase
By Lianna Hubbard | Nov. 29Hundreds of students workers will earn new wages in 2021
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UF surpasses 5,000 total COVID-19 cases, among the highest reported in the country
By Thomas Weber | Nov. 24The university’s case total is quickly approaching Clemson’s, the current highest according to The New York Times
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‘Be bold’: UF student becomes youngest elected official in Florida
By Avery Lotz | Nov. 13Douglas won 49% of the vote after leading a campaign focused on sustainability and climate change
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UF freshmen miss out on first semester experiences
By Aurora Martínez and Thomas Holton | Oct. 21From struggling to make friends to being unable to engage in online courses, UF freshman navigate college in unconventional ways
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Homecoming’s Soulfest to celebrate 20th anniversary with virtual performances
By Kalia Richardson | Oct. 18From the Phillips Center to the living room, Soulfest performers showcase their talent at this year’s 20th anniversary.
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UF professors tackle 2020 in their courses
By Corbin Bolies | Sep. 27With 2020 offering dual challenges in COVID-19 and racial injustice, professors find ways to reconfigure their courses
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UF Fall 2020 commencement to be virtual
By Corbin Bolies | Sep. 23UF announced Wednesday that Fall graduation will be virtual, citing guidance from the State University System
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“A wild ride”: Liv+ residents experience WiFi outages, unfinished rooms after delayed move in
By Diane Hernandez | Sep. 18Residents tell stories of rooms that don’t fit advertised floor plans, unwelcomed spiders and unexpected fire alarms
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UF’s spring 2020 graduates still haven't had a graduation. Will 2021?
By Corbin Bolies | Sep. 14With 2020 graduations still postponed, the class of 2021 is wondering what’s in its future
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Goodbye Column: Eat your heart out, COVID-19
By Hannah Phillips | Aug. 24When an Alligator editor texts to say you’re a great writer, believe them. When they follow it with “Sorry, wrong number,” believe them anyway.
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Goodbye Column: I hate goodbyes
By Alyssa Feliciano | Aug. 24Engagement managing editor Alyssa Feliciano offers parting advice
