Holly Carlton must have felt like she had the weight of the O’Dome on her shoulders after helping her team fight point after point in the second set, a frame the Gators trailed more than they led.
No. 9 Florida begins its three-game homestand and second conference game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup with a lot of questions still left to be answered, so here are three things Florida fans should look out for during the game:
When their representatives didn’t bring blue lights to Fraternity Drive, protesters brought the blue themselves.
Tuesday afternoon, approximately 200 protesters marched along UF’s Fraternity Row, the only place on campus without blue light emergency poles. These lights represent security and are designed to call law enforcement at the press of a button. The protest was organized by student leaders and the Gainesville chapter of the National Women’s Liberation Association. Since the protest was announced, the debate surrounding blue lights has been a point of controversy, finger pointing and a focal point of The Alligator’s news coverage for the past week.
Marlena Wesh, still in her business casual work clothes, sat on a bench outside of the new Cheesecake Factory building, which was already overflowing with people.
It’s that time of year again.
A UF student accused of shooting and injuring three people was released from the Alachua County Jail Monday afternoon on a bond of $30,000, according to jail officials.
Reading is important. This lesson is reiterated from the time we’re toddlers throughout our education. Despite constantly being told that reading is crucial for a successful life, many Americans lack basic reading skills. In 2017, it was reported that 43 percent of American adults read at an eighth-grade level or lower (Zoukis). Reading, however, is not just mere entertainment. Reading can determine one’s future.
Gainesville residents can learn about catios, or outdoor cat enclosures attached to peoples’ homes, at the second annual Catio Tour next Thursday.
Netflix’s queen of “nailing” sweet treats will come to UF Wednesday after resolving scheduling conflicts.
Editor’s Note: The content of this letter discusses sexual assault.
Editor’s Note: The content of this letter discusses sexual assault.
A Gainesville man was charged with sexually abusing a minor Friday morning.
Former UF Resident Assistant Ian Milaski will be facing charges of attempted sexual battery, kidnapping and burglary with assault or battery in court on Oct. 10.
Three people were injured without life-threatening injuries
A third-place finish in the season opener for the Gators women’s golf team does not give last week’s performance sufficient justice.
One strip of land on UF’s campus has no controversial blue light poles.
The Gators volleyball team (5-2) wrapped up a perfect 3-0 weekend on Saturday following a wild 3-2 win against Long Beach State. Here are two takeaways:
Florida’s men’s tennis team started the fall season the same way it ended the spring season: with domination.
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