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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Photojournalism’s future is uncertain in the digital age

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 27, 2019

Professional photography isn’t dead, it’s just becoming less appreciated. Newsrooms across the nation are letting go of their professional photographers in favor of less expensive freelancers and amateur photographers. Jobs in photography are decreasing, and photojournalists could be replaced by pretty much anyone with a smartphone.

Jackie Korpela, known as Haley’s Vomit, a member of the Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby team, skates Saturday in the Gainesville Pride Parade that marched down University Avenue and ended at Bo Diddley Plaza.Correction: This caption has been updated to reflect the name of Korpela.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Showing their colors: Thousands attend Gainesville Pride Saturday

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 27, 2019

A drag queen wearing a rainbow-feathered headpiece and matching wings walked down University Avenue on stilts, towering over spectators and tossing out candy.

Krishna Lunch is served using all compostable materials, including cups, plates, forks and napkins. It will serve tea in plastic compost able cups until its usual paper cups are back in stock.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Krishna lunch transitions to new compostable materials

By Marlowe Starling | Oct. 27, 2019

Century Tower chimes a familiar tune signaling noon. So do the rumbles produced by Lylia Jiang’s empty stomach.

METRO

One dead after Sunday morning tanker truck crash

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 27, 2019

One person died after a tanker truck carrying 6,800 gallons of fuel crashed and burst into flames early Sunday morning.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators’ explosive attack overpowers 'Bama in sweep

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 25, 2019

Sophomore Thayer Hall started from the back row, took a few steps, jumped and fired.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man arrested in connection with fatal Micanopy hit-and-run

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 25, 2019

A Waldo man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Oct. 16 that killed one teenager and left another critically injured.

Text messages between Lotto and the daughter of the initial reporter.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Investigation reveals extensive sexual harassment allegations against former professor

By Hope Dean | Oct. 24, 2019

Editor's Note: This investigation is part of a series of stories on sexual violence at UF. The following allegations are from a UF Title IX investigation.

Sophomore Greysen Cacciatore split his two singles matches Thursday, failing to qualify.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

ITA Southeast Regional Championships begin in Gainesville

By Victor Prieto | Oct. 24, 2019

The Florida men’s tennis team will feature eight different Gators this weekend at the Ring Tennis Complex for the ITA Southeast Regional Championships.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: Week 9

Oct. 24, 2019

The Gators must be feeling pretty “cocky” (I’m sorry) after their win over South Carolina. The team survived the wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nestor, and so did the alligatorSports football writers.

Middle blocker Rachael Kramer (5) said the team is trending in the right direction.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators continue SEC play against Alabama and Tennessee

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 24, 2019

The Gators volleyball team enters this weekend on a roll. Florida has won 13 of its last 14 matches, with its only loss coming to No. 16 Kentucky on the road.

Point guard Andrew Nembhard has missed time with tendinitis, according to coach Mike White.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF faces preseason injuries

By Evan Lepak | Oct. 24, 2019

College basketball season is now just a couple weeks away, and many teams, including the Gators, are preparing for exhibition games. These contests help squads gauge where they’re at as a team and focus on areas that need to be improved before the regular season gets underway.

Forward Kit Loferski exited the game in the 81st minute with a red card for dissent in Florida's shutout loss to the Volunteers on Thursday night.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida held scoreless against Tennessee

By Bryan Matamoros | Oct. 24, 2019

Florida’s soccer team has made a habit of coming from behind to win games.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Counseling is for everyone

By Matthew Diaz | Oct. 24, 2019

I went into counseling not knowing what I would get out of it or how it could really benefit me. This might sound naïve, but it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’ve thought through everything and don’t need anyone else to explain what’s going on. In reality, just about everyone can benefit from therapy, even in a totally stress-free life.

OPINION | DARTS LAURELS

Darts and Laurels: Oct. 25

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 24, 2019

As you patiently wait for your order, you can’t help but feel a bit uncomfortable.

Jessica Cramblett, 27, from Dahlonega, Ga., who identifies as pansexual, holds a "Born This Way" flag as she watches the city's annual Gay Pride parade on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/ Robin Rayne)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Pride Awareness Month hosts town hall to prepare for next year

By Melissa Hernandez de la Cruz | Oct. 24, 2019

Drag queens. Sex toys. LGBTQ+ representation. Sexual education.

An illustration of the proposed sports center at Celebration Pointe.

METRO

Plans for Sports Events Center spark disagreement between city, county

By Lina Ruiz | Oct. 24, 2019

A presentation to the county commission Oct. 15 about a possible Sports Events Center at Celebration Pointe has sparked more questions than answers between city and county officials.

Student Government’s multicultural affairs cabinet director Robyn Louis wanted to hear from students about what UF and SG could do better. So she hosted a “culture and coffee” event.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘I want our students’ cultural experience to be top 7 as well’: Students discuss culture over coffee

By Tien Le | Oct. 24, 2019

Students of all cultures are united by one thing: coffee.

After a fashion show, a dance party and many happy tears, the Moralloween party hosted by Florida Dance Marathon comes to an end in front of the sunset over Flavet Field.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Dance Marathon’s Transform Today 2019 breaks record goal

By Ana Escalante | Oct. 24, 2019

After a fashion show, a dance party and many happy tears, the Moralloween party hosted by Florida Dance Marathon comes to an end in front of the sunset over Flavet Field.

FILE - In this Wednesday April 24, 2019 file photo, Rep. Kionne McGhee, D-Miami, debates the felon voting rights bill during session in Tallahassee, Fla. Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. A proposal by state House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee is modeled after one signed into law last month by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that allows college athletes in the Golden State to sign endorsement deals and hire agents without endangering scholarships and their eligibility to participate in NCAA-sanctioned sports. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money

By Caina Calvan | Oct. 24, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports.

Students head back into Hernandez Hall after the evacuation order was lifted from the building. The entire building was forced to evacuate Wednesday afternoon after multiple students reported feeling lightheaded.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Hernandez Hall evacuated, reopened after reports of odor and dizziness

By Alyssa Feliciano | Oct. 23, 2019

UF’s Hernandez Hall was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a student reported feeling light-headed and smelled an odor in the building. Students were back in classrooms about an hour later.

COVID-19