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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Alabama dominates Florida in critical late-season SEC matchup

By Noah White | Oct. 25, 2024

The crestfallen contest wasn’t a first for Florida (4-6-6, 1-5-2 SEC) this season. The Gators entered the contest against Alabama (9-4-5, 2-2-5 SEC) in need of a critical win with UF’s conference tournament bid hanging in the balance. However, UF was unable to come away with a victory on the road in Tuscaloosa on Thursday in a 3-1 loss to the Crimson Tide.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida volleyball’s Gabrielle Essix announces abrupt end to her senior season

By Shaine Davison | Oct. 24, 2024

The senior middle blocker announced her injury via Instagram on Thursday. While the exact injury that Essix sustained is currently unclear, she had previously suffered from nagging knee injuries throughout her career at UF.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

A look into Gainesville’s local bookstores shows paper books remain preferred

By Sofia Meyers | Oct. 24, 2024

Instantaneous access to e-books through large retailers has raised the question of whether paper books will become something of the past, but Gainesville book stores are confident patrons will continue to seek out physical copies.

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ENTERPRISE  |  HEALTH

UF TikTokers discuss life as a social media influencer

By Rachel Mish | Oct. 24, 2024

Lough and Gibson Ardoline live their days as social media influencers on the UF campus, bringing their following along with them. With hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, they face criticism and support, saying there are misconceptions about content creation.  

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RACE AND EQUITY  |  ENTERPRISE

‘A massive shame’: East Gainesville struggles with resources, disaster preparation

By Vivienne Serret | Oct. 23, 2024

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, both deadly, left widespread damage across Florida’s Gulf Coast. While Gainesville remained mostly unscathed, the eastern part of the city still struggled to receive aid and prepare for the worst. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Cherishing and Exercising the Right to Vote

By Matthew Jacobs and William Inboden | Oct. 23, 2024

This political season, like many before it, has no shortage of acrimony and division. Some prominent candidates inspire equally passionate devotion from their supporters and loathing from their critics – here among our UF community just as across the rest of our nation.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida men’s golf earns fourth place in final Fall event at Williams Cup

By Aiden Wacksman | Oct. 22, 2024

The Gators rallied behind a season-best 11-under 277 score in the final round on Tuesday to secure fourth place out of the ____ teams represented at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

FEMA canvasses Alachua County for Hurricane Helene damage

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 22, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency arrived in Alachua County Tuesday to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, which ravaged Florida’s coast Sept. 26. 

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NEWS

Florida women’s tennis claims doubles title at ITA Regional Championships

By Noah White | Oct. 22, 2024

The Florida women’s tennis team turned in its strongest Fall season performance, winning the doubles tournament at the ITA Regional Championships. Six Gators competed over the weekend, with Rachel Dudeney and Alecia Gailis earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Doubles Championship.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County School Board postpones decision on interim superintendent

By Sara-James Ranta | Oct. 22, 2024

Before and after Andrew’s final day, ACSB discussed whether to have an “acting” superintendent or an “interim” superintendent. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Beyond comfort: embracing challenge and community in the Peace Corps

By Dani Arnwine | Oct. 22, 2024

Among Peace Corps volunteers, we often say our service is “the toughest job you’ll ever love.”

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

What’s behind the meteoric rise of online gambling among college men?

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 22, 2024

The American Gaming Association expects fans to wager more than $35 million on NFL games this year, up nearly 33% from 2023. UF students and Gainesville mental health specialists weigh in on gambling habits in Alachua County.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Pink Project Day provides women’s health care to underinsured

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 22, 2024

Breast cancer runs in Diana Torres’ family. Her sister, a young survivor, recently recovered from the disease. Thirty-year-old Torres said that was the wake-up call she needed to start taking charge of her health.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Gainesville’s guide to fall festivities and pumpkin patches

By Tanya Fedak | Oct. 21, 2024

To get in the fall spirit, here is a list of the five best pumpkin farms in the Gainesville area. 

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NEWS

Una guía del votante sobre las seis enmiendas estatales de estas elecciones

By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | Oct. 21, 2024

La votación temprana en el condado de Alachua comenzó el 20 de octubre para las elecciones presidenciales de 2024. Desde los dinámicos candidatos que encabezan la lista hasta las elecciones locales para el aguacil, las elecciones de este año tendrán repercusiones de gran alcance en toda Florida. 

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County School Board fired its superintendent. What’s next?

By Sara-James Ranta | Oct. 21, 2024

Shane Andrew’s firing came after recent evaluations of his position were completed by each board member. Behind the scenes, each board member had their own reasons for voting the way they did.

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ELECTION  |  ENTERPRISE

A voter guide to the six state amendments this election

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 21, 2024

One important and often confusing part of this year’s election cycle is the six constitutional amendments that voters can decide on which require 60% voter approval to pass into law. If approved, these amendments would become a permanent part of Florida’s state constitution and could not be bypassed by any act of legislation. Despite being non-partisan amendments, voters across Florida stand divided on each issue.

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NEWS

The future is now: Jadan Baugh, DJ Lagway shine in much-needed moment

By Max Tucker | Oct. 21, 2024

Florida football head coach Billy Napier's job status was in jeopardy two weeks ago. However, stellar performances from Jadan Baugh and DJ Lagway provided hope for the program to ascend sooner rather than later.

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SPORTS  |  BASKETBALL

Todd Golden courting diverse roster ahead of his third season at Florida

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 21, 2024

The Gators men’s basketball team’s roster in 2024-25 will feature six internationally based players.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

Florida dominates doubles Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regionals, secure spot in NCAA Championships

By Carston Handy | Oct. 20, 2024

Several Florida Gators made deep runs at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional Championships, held at the University of Georgia in Athens over the past five days. Fourteen schools from Florida and Georgia competed for NCAA tournament qualification.