In 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.
Teachers across Alachua County Public Schools and throughout the country spend from hundreds to thousands of dollars each year buying school supplies, class decorations, cleaning supplies and snacks for their students — most of which can’t be purchased using district-allocated supply funds. Among the ACPS teachers who talked to The Alligator, the average amount spent out-of-pocket was between $1,460 and $2,500, with the lowest estimate being $100 and the highest being $10,000.
A few weeks into the Fall semester, countless UF students are getting sick with various viruses, including the common cold and the latest COVID-19 strain, resulting in an outbreak of what has been dubbed as the 'Gainesville Plague.'
A 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.
Florida’s freshwater springs overflow with life, combining rich biodiversity with community recreation. Yet, springs activists argue a once-pristine environment is at risk of being ruined. For nearly a decade, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been locked in legal battles with springs activists about Florida spring preservation. On Aug. 11, the FDEP proposed revisions to Chapter 62-41.400-403, F.A.C., which the agency claims will limit excessive harm to springs.
Only a 10-minute drive from UF lies one of Gainesville’s hidden gems: the historic bed-and-breakfast district. With a rich history and eclectic aesthetics, these inns have provided a unique travel experience to Gainesville visitors for 32 years. Ghosts, hippies, Tom Petty and some members of his first band, Mudcrutch, have inhabited these inns long before they became temporary homes to travelers passing through.
UF 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.
The Florida Gators (4-1-2) lost to Florida State (5-0-0) Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee. The Gators lost their undefeated streak against their in-state rivals.
The Florida Gators (1-1) began their three-game home stand by defeating the McNeese State Cowboys (0-2) 49-7 Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida recorded its first victory since it defeated South Carolina 38-6 Nov. 12 last season.
The Florida Gators (7-0) closed out the Gators Invitational against the Winthrop Eagles (0-9) Saturday afternoon. UF quickly swept the visitors 3-0 in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case that will determine the fate of abortion rights in the state Friday morning.
Emery Gainey will take over the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office beginning Oct. 2, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press release Thursday.
The No. 3 Florida Gators (6-0) swept the Clemson Tigers (5-3) 3-0 Friday evening in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in their second game of the Gators Invitational.
The Florida Gators (0-1) will play their first home game of the season against the McNeese State Cowboys (0-1) Saturday. The game marks the first of three-straight home games for the Gators.
The No. 3 Florida Gators (5-0) defeated the Sacramento State Hornets (5-2) 3-2 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for their first Gators Invitational game Thursday night.
The Florida Gators (4-0-2) defeated the Charlotte 49ers (2-3-2) Thursday night in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Gators remained undefeated after a one-goal win. The match marked the first matchup between the two schools.
Florida senior safety Jadarrius Perkins has left the Gators football team and will enter the NCAA transfer portal. He made the announcement on Twitter Thursday.
The Alligator would like to formally address its denial of an abortion pill through mail advertisement from MayDay Health that circulated social media over the last 24 hours.
The Traveler Wine Bar and Brasserie, which has taken inspiration from previous projects, has opened a new location downtown. While similar in its offerings, the Traveler differentiates itself with a new goal: a more expansive food menu with a more intimate feel.
UF 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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