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Matteo Lane speaks to students during Gator nights Oct. 11, at the Reitz Union.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Comedian Lane performs at UF National Coming Out Day

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 13, 2019

Comedian Matteo Lane’s didn’t have to come out. His job said it all.

Brian Patrick Smith was outside University Auditorium Thursday night among among protestors who were protesting against Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. Richard Tate was arrested after taking Smith's "Make America Great Again" cap.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The story behind the scuffle: UF grad assistant arrested after snatching MAGA hat

By Dana Cassidy and April Rubin | Oct. 13, 2019

While hundreds protested Donald Trump Jr. and senior campaign adviser Kimberly Guilfoyle’s speech Thursday, a confrontation between two men led to a UF graduate assistant’s arrest.

UF Chi Phi house, which is on interim suspension following allegations of hazing.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Chi Phi suspended from campus following hazing allegations

By Hope Dean | Oct. 13, 2019

UF’s Chi Phi chapter is on interim suspension after allegations of hazing were reported to the fraternity’s national office and UF administration.

Schuyler Bailar, 23, the first Division 1 NCAA trans-athlete speaks about his life Friday to students. His speech marked the culmination of events put on by Pride Student Union celebrating National Coming Out Day.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

First NCAA Divison I transgender athlete speaks at UF

By Tien Le | Oct. 13, 2019

Schuyler Bailar thought he lost his Harvard acceptance before he even started college.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Taming involvement culture on campus

By Matthew Diaz | Oct. 13, 2019

About a week ago, I was in a discussion focusing on what made UF alumni special. I learned that several companies specifically seek out our alumni above all others, but I never learned why.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Questions to ask other than, “What are you going to do with that major?”

By Lauren Rousseau | Oct. 13, 2019

As college students, our majors are closely tied to our identities, whether we like to admit it or not.

In this Sept. 18, 2019, photo, a woman enters an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. In the wake of a student group incident last spring when the world-class museum was accused of racism, the MFA has scrambled to make amends. It has created a new position, senior director of inclusion, in an effort to become a more deliberately diverse organization. In a nod to the need for greater gender equity, it has given over an entire wing to female artists in "Women Take the Floor," an exhibition timed to coincide with next year's centennial of U.S. women winning the right to vote. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

OPINION | EDITORIALS

The problems that come after #MeToo

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 13, 2019

No one likes being ignored. It’s one of the most annoying things you can do to a person, other than completely misinterpreting something they’ve said. This is especially annoying when it relates to one of the most important movements in modern history.

The construction of the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence is projected to cost more than $70 million, which is $20 million more than its projected cost. The building is located between the Reitz Union and Weimer Hall, and it will house study rooms and labs.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF surpasses two historically black universities in most African American female engineering faculty nationwide

By Chasity Maynard | Oct. 13, 2019

Denise Simmons sees herself reflected in her students, and she hopes her students feel the same.

The crowd applaud as President Donald Trump concludes his speech at the Values Voter Summit in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

METRO | POLITICS

There’s no reason to impeach Donald Trump

By Anthony Leonardi | Oct. 13, 2019

Over a week ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives was launching an official impeachment inquiryinto President Donald Trump. The announcement came after reports emerged of an anonymous whistle-blower complaint regarding a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. It was thought that Trump had pressured Zelensky during the call for political dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden in exchange for foreign aid. And before any details were known about the call, Pelosi accused Trump of “betraying his oath of office,” invoking the founders’s constitutional vision of impeachment to remove a sitting president.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Halloween movies you need to watch

By Hannah Whitaker | Oct. 13, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there are dozens of movies to watch to get you into the holiday spirit. It’s spooky season, and we can honor the ghouls and goblins this month by watching proper seasonal films.

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis speaks about the environment to a crowd of about 50 people April 16 at the Steinmetz Hall courtyard.

METRO

Local teachers dissatisfied with new starting teacher pay proposal

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 13, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to increase starting pay for Florida teachers. However, some local educators are concerned about how his plan will affect veteran teachers.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Both No. 7 men and women dominate again, remain undefeated to start the season

By Dylan O'Shea | Oct. 12, 2019

The Gators men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both moved to 4-0 after a successful trip north to Minnesota.

Florida's defense only forced three punts against LSU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

What happened to Florida’s defense against LSU?

By Sam Campisano | Oct. 12, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Florida defense went into Saturday night’s top-10 showdown with LSU leading the SEC in scoring defense (9.5 points per game), sacks (26) and interceptions (12).

Florida had its highest yardage output of the season against LSU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Offensive play calling kept Florida in the game

By Dylan Rudolph and Heroes | Oct. 12, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. — The game was close. Shocker. LSU won. Not too surprising. Florida’s offense kept it in the game, and the defense was the reason it lost it. Wait, what?

UF quarterback Kyle Trask had over 300 yards passing, but Florida still suffered its first loss of the season at LSU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

LSU offense overpowers Gators in Death Valley

By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 12, 2019

BATON ROUGE, La. — Kyle Trask picked an inopportune time for his biggest mistake of the season.

Freshman midfielder Laney Steed notched a game-tying goal in Florida’s 4-2 win over Kentucky, which marked the first goal of her collegiate career.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida bounces back with conference victory over Kentucky

By Bryan Matamoros | Oct. 12, 2019

Florida’s soccer team was in the midst of a six-game winning streak before Ole Miss came to Gainesville and took down the Gators on Thursday. It was UF’s first loss since Sept. 8 when it fell to Central Florida in the sixth fixture of the season.

Gainesville Police cars parked outside of the apartment building and back of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house just after midnight Saturday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man arrested after stabbing his friend midnight Saturday, police say

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 12, 2019

Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing his friend multiple times Saturday at midnight after an argument.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators sweep Razorbacks for third SEC win

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 11, 2019

It would have been easy to overlook the Razorbacks, especially after a heartbreaking five-set loss to conference forerunner Kentucky.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators sweep FSU Invitational

By Joseph Salvador | Oct. 11, 2019

Florida’s cross country team came away with wins in the men’s 8K and women’s 5K at the FSU Invitational on Friday to sweep the competition.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams set to face Minnesota on Friday

By Dylan O'Shea | Oct. 11, 2019

The Gators men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will take their first plane ride of the year up to the midwest to face Minnesota.

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