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Banner bandits strike again
By Garrett Shanley | Sep. 18, 2023Despite UF’s best efforts to curb the theft of “#1 public university” banners, 43 of 45 banners have been stolen since Friday.
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Globe-trotting brass ensemble performs at Santa Fe College
By Bailey Diem | Sep. 18, 2023The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass performed at Santa Fe College Sept. 15 as a part of the SF Master Artist Series, a program that gives fine arts students the opportunity to learn from professional performers.
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Sweetwater apartments delay move-in, students left homeless
By Melanie Pena and Vivienne Serret | Sep. 18, 2023Sarina Phipps lives with a quarter of her belongings at the Holiday Inn. When the rush of game day weekends arrives, and the hotel becomes overbooked, she quickly gathers a small bag of everything she owns and stays at a friend’s place.
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UF loses Top 5 ranking
By Garrett Shanley | Sep. 17, 2023UF fell from No. 5 to No. 6 among national public universities, according to U.S News & World Report Best College rankings released Sept. 17. The drop follows U.S. News’ sweeping changes to its ranking criteria, which it described in a press release as the “most significant methodological change in the rankings’ history.”
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New campus dining hall holds mock opening in preparation for official opening date
By Jared Teitel | Sep. 15, 2023Sitting directly next to Student Recreation and Fitness Center at 244 Fletcher Drive, a new dining hall on UF property might just become the go-to for post-workout grub as students and staff scurry to the nearest spot to satisfy their hunger.
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College of Education unveils Ada Rosenson Dorfeld Plaza
By Megan Howard | Sep. 15, 2023The event, originally scheduled for Aug. 29, honored UF College of Education bachelor’s and master’s graduate Ada Dorfeld who is also a significant donor to the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship. Dorfeld died in March before she could see the unveiling of the plaza.
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John Green to come to UF in two weeks
By Vivienne Serret | Sep. 14, 2023ACCENT Speakers Bureau announced on its Instagram account the first event for the Fall semester, John Green. The event will take place Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the University Auditorium.
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UF Student Government Senate approves nominees amid political tension
By Vivienne Serret | Sep. 13, 2023With the recent tensions brought forth by campaign season and a new apportionment map, recent Senate meetings have fallen short of being considered productive. Senators have taken public comment as an opportunity to vent their frustrations into the mic — calling one another corrupt and disorganized.
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Santa Fe College hosts ‘groundbreaking’ event honoring longtime supporter
By Bailey Diem | Sep. 11, 2023A parking lot across from the Santa Fe College Gymnasium will soon be home to a new institute for skilled trades commemorating Ralph Wilson Cellon Jr., who has dedicated both time and money to the college. Administrators, elected officials and students gathered at the designated plot Monday to honor the upcoming building’s namesake in a ceremonial groundbreaking.
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Sasse announces vice president for PK-12, pre-bachelors programs
By Garrett Shanley | Sep. 11, 2023UF President Ben Sasse announced Penny Schwinn as the inaugural vice president for PK-12 and pre-bachelors programs in a press release Monday.
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Navigating freshmen fall: UF’s mental, emotional resources for students
By Megan Howard | Sep. 11, 2023There are many resources available to freshmen students to help them adjust to college life. Resources for freshmen include the CWC, resident assistants and student organizations.
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UF Student Government has new parties: Vision and Pizza
By Vivienne Serret | Sep. 11, 2023In the Fall, students elect district representatives senators who represent students per their dorm or off-campus district. Students will get to vote for Change Party, Gator Party, Vision Party and Pizza Party in the upcoming election cycle.
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Graduate student union could lose recognition under new law
By Megan Howard | Sep. 11, 2023A law from Florida’s legislative session puts unions — including UF’s collective for graduate students — at risk of losing legal recognition as early as next year. SB 256 requires unions to reach 60% membership quota. The unions will no longer be legally recognized if the quota is not met.
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UF will accept 'classical' entrance exam in admissions
By Bailey Diem and Garrett Shanley | Sep. 11, 2023UF joined 11 Florida schools in becoming the first state university system in the country to accept the Classic Learning Test as an alternative to the SAT and ACT in its admissions following a Board of Governors vote Sept. 8. The vote comes nearly seven months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed reevaluation of the state’s relationship with College Board, the non-profit that administers the SAT.
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The Wall Street Journal ranks UF as #1 public university
By Megan Howard | Sep. 6, 2023UF stands on top among public universities in the United States, according to a ranking released by The Wall Street Journal Sept 6.
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UF Supreme Court passes Gator Party’s Fall 2023 Apportionment map
By Vivienne Serret | Sep. 5, 2023The UF Supreme Court ruled 4-1 in favor of a districting map that consists of 37 at-large seats with some dorm seats being altered — making the Fall 2023 election a winner takes all.
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The aftermath of the Senate's special meeting, election map to be debated
Sep. 5, 2023A recent Senate meeting continued Senators' battle over voting districts, which could impact who represents students in the upcoming Fall election. Over the Summer, both Gator and Change affiliated Senators formed an Ad Hoc Committee on Fall 2023 Apportionment Realignment to refine the way off-campus students will elect their Fall senators.
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Hurricane parties: How students celebrate storm days
By Megan Howard | Sep. 3, 2023Many students who grew up in Florida know that an incoming hurricane almost always grants days off from school. Now that UF students live in their own spaces, they opt to throw “hurricane parties” to pass time.
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Hurricane Idalia steers clear of UF’s main campus
By Bailey Diem and Garrett Shanley | Sep. 3, 2023Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm roughly 90 miles west of Gainesville at Keaton Beach 8 a.m. Aug. 29. While initially predicted to bring large wind and rain to Alachua County, the area was mostly spared. The UF campus in Gainesville experienced only downed tree limbs and minor building leaks, UF Spokesperson Florida Bridgewater-Alford said.
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Live Updates: All you need to know about Hurricane Idalia
By Alligator Staff report | Aug. 28, 2023UPDATE: Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning, spared much of Gainesville and Alachua County. With the departure of the hurricane, a gradual return to normalcy is underway. Many institutions, including UF and local schools, have reopened their doors after temporary closures due to the storm's threat.
