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Students attend a vigil on Oct. 10, 2023, to honor the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks | Estudiantes asisten una vigilia el 10 de octubre de 2023 para honrar a las víctimas de los atentados del 7 de octubre.

RACE AND EQUITY | ENTERPRISE

One year later: Where do UF’s pro-Israel, pro-Palestine communities stand?

By Vivienne Serret | Oct. 7, 2024

The Israel-Gaza conflict has been a source of controversy for several decades but was most notably amplified after Oct. 7, 2023, when the militant group Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel. The attack killed 1,200, mostly civilians, with 250 taken as hostages to the Gaza strip.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

UF cancels classes Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Hurricane Milton

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 7, 2024

The storm is nearing Category 5 status and is expected to hit Tampa Wednesday.

UF women's tennis coach Roland Thornqvist picked up his 500th career victory with Friday night's 4-3 win over Arkansas.

SPORTS | FEATURES

Florida women’s tennis head coach Roland Thornqvist retires

By Noah White | Oct. 7, 2024

After 23 years as the Florida women’s tennis head coach, Roland Thornqvist announced his abrupt retirement Monday morning in a team meeting.

Redshirt junior Parker Valby runs during the NCAA South Regional on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

From six-time NCAA champion to U.S. Olympian: Parker Valby’s long-distance journey

By Rae Weinstein and Max Tucker | Oct. 7, 2024

Former Florida track star Parker Valby made her Olympic debut in Paris and continues to impress.

Student government elections are right around the corner, so here’s the latest on when and where you can vote for your campus representatives.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A voter’s guide to UF’s Fall 2024 Student Government elections

By Avery Parker | Oct. 7, 2024

UF's Fall 2024 Student Government elections take place this week.

Christell and her dog Cupid shelter from the rain on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Gainesville’s ‘homeless sisters and brothers’ banned from camping on public property

By Kairi Lowery | Oct. 7, 2024

A new Florida bill went into effect Oct. 1 banning encampment on public streets and property. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said the city will see minimal changes.

NEWS

Un año después: ¿ Dónde se sitúan las comunidades pro-Israel y pro-Palestina de la UF?

By Isabela Reinoso | Oct. 7, 2024

La gente comparte sus sentimientos sobre el conflicto entre Israel y Hamás, un año después de los atentados del 7 de octubre.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Mochiry offers desserts and Korean cuisine to Gainesville residents

By Juliana DeFilippo | Oct. 7, 2024

Mochiry offers a Korean-inspired menu with mochi donuts, ice cream, boba tea, Korean hot dogs and coffee drinks.

Florida Gators tight end Hayden Hansen (89) during the UCF V. UF game at the Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct. 5, 2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida football determined to keep improving following statement win over UCF

By Jack Meyer | Oct. 7, 2024

Following a tumultuous start to the 2024 campaign, the Florida Gators have won back-to-back games and are sitting at 3-2 as they enter the home stretch of the season. What has changed for UF in the last three weeks that has allowed them to go from dead in the water to thrashing back above .500?

Artist sculpts a ramen bowl at the ceramic studio on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Gainesville ceramics studio brings people together through clay and community

By Sabrina Castro | Oct. 7, 2024

Studio T/M is the only one-stop ceramics shop in Alachua County. The studio provides clay, tools, materials, studio memberships, pottery classes, themed events, kiln firings and repairs.

Gators men's tennis freshman Jeremy Jin goes to return the ball in the team's win over Ole Miss on Friday, March 22, 2024.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Gators conclude play at Big 12/SEC Challenge, contribute to SEC total

By Carston Handy | Oct. 6, 2024

Looking to improve on the current season, Florida sent out four players to aid the SEC in its quest to defeat the Big 12 in an inter-conference challenge matchup.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Hurricane Milton brews in the Gulf of Mexico. What can Gainesville expect?

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 6, 2024

Hurricane Milton quickly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane Monday morning. UF will cancel class Wednesday and Thursday.

Florida women's tennis pairing of Alicia Dudeney and Malwina Rowinska high-five each other after a point in the team's match against Mississippi State on Friday, March 29, 2024.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida women’s tennis closes out slow weekend at Bedford Cup

By Noah White | Oct. 6, 2024

Continuing its fall slate of tournaments, Florida sent two players to the Bedford Cup in Coral Gables, Florida. However, it was canceled after one day.

Florida Gators outside hitter AC Fitzpatrick (0) and Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5) celebrate a point during the first set at the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, October 06, 2024.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida volleyball overwhelmed by No. 7 Texas in sweep

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 6, 2024

Two-time defending national champion Texas dominated the Gators on Sunday, sweeping UF in front of over 9,000 fans in attendance.

THE AVENUE

Humane Society of North Central Florida feeling ‘grateful’ after Hurricane Helene

By Noor Sukkar | Oct. 6, 2024

The Humane Society of North Central Florida, which usually shelters between 35 to 40 dogs, evacuated dogs from coastal shelters the days leading up to Helene. With just under a week’s notice of Helene, the shelter had to foster out all of its in-house animals to make room for more.

Students talk during a student-hosted debate in Reitz Union’s Senate Chamber on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students lead their own debate ahead of fall general elections

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 6, 2024

Gonzalez’s journey began with a simple idea — to host a debate allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills while discussing relevant national issues.

Wanzenberg is a member of the Land Trust Alliance’s 2024-2025 Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program cohort.

NEWS | CAMPUS

From classroom to conservation: One UF alum’s journey in environmental advocacy

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 6, 2024

Wanzenberg, who graduated from UF in Spring 2024 with a bachelor’s in sustainability studies and economics, attributes his environmental passion to his educational journey. He learned about the pressing crises of water quality, sea level rise, global warming and biodiversity loss during his time at UF.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) stiff arms a defender during the second half half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida takes down UCF in Sunshine State matchup

By Chandler Hawkes | Oct. 6, 2024

The Florida Gators football team defeated the UCF Knights behind a quality defensive performance at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Saturday.

During the Florida Gators Football game vs the Samford Bulldogs on 09/07/2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs. UCF: Live Updates

By Max Tucker | Oct. 5, 2024

The Florida Gators football team is set to take on UCF at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 7 p.m. Follow along for live updates throughout the matchup.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Scorched in the swamp: A game day battle with heat

By Nathan Thomas | Oct. 5, 2024

She flew all the way from Gainesville, Texas, to watch the Aggies play the Gators and support the team she’s been a fan of for 51 years. The heat was something she said she didn’t expect, though.

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