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OPINION | COLUMNS

How to combat mental health stigmas

By Matthew Diaz | Sep. 10, 2019

When you picture an asylum, what comes to mind? For many people, it’ll be a prison-like building with white walls and barred windows. Maybe even a “Shutter Island”-esque ocean lockup filled with unknown or unspeakable horrors. I think it’s telling that just googling ‘psychiatric asylum’ brings up images meant to invoke fear: walls with writing scratched into them and patients confined to straitjackets. But is this really the way we should be depicting mental illness, something that 1 in 5 adults will struggle with yearly?

OPINION | COLUMNS

When "self-care" culture becomes unhealthy

By Hannah Whitaker | Sep. 10, 2019

Self-care culture. In 2019, you’re bound to see these three words everywhere.

NEWS | CAMPUS

It’s great to be No. 7, but there’s more to be done

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2019

By now, you’ve heard the big news. Gov. Ron DeSantis even made a trip to UF to make the announcement.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe College chooses two finalists in presidential search

By Hope Dean | Sep. 10, 2019

Nine months after Santa Fe College started searching for a new president, the school announced two finalists — Paul Broadie II and Edward Bonahue.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF student reported she was raped in Jennings Hall, UPD says

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 10, 2019

A UF student told UF Campus Security Authority she was sexually battered less than a month ago in Jennings Hall.

In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 photo, Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Neiron Ball (58) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, has died. He was 27.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Former Gators football player Neiron Ball dies at 27

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 10, 2019

Former Florida and Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball died of complications after a lengthy battle with a brain illness early Monday morning.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville woman didn’t want to go to jail. So she stole a patrol car, authorities say.

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 10, 2019

She started a car chase Monday evening

Senior Sierra Brooks tied for fourth this weekend.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators fall short in season-opener despite strong effort

By Jack Braverman | Sep. 9, 2019

Severe weather pummeling the Carolinas has seemingly affected everyone but the Gators women’s golf team.

C.J. Henderson is doubtful for this weekend's game at Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Dinged up Gators look ahead to Kentucky

By Kyle Wood | Sep. 9, 2019

Florida’s football team will likely be without two of its biggest playmakers on both sides of the ball when it takes the field Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he supports legislature similar to the name, image and likeness bill. DeSantis also played college baseball at Yale.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces UF’s rise to No. 7 public university in U.S.

By Hope Dean | Sep. 9, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis entered a small room packed with faculty and media this morning in UF’s Emerson Alumni Hall to give a ‘major announcement’: UF is now the seventh best public university in the U.S.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF resident assistant charged with battery released as 'high-achieving' student leader

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 8, 2019

A UF resident assistant recently arrested when a student told police he tried to sexually batter her was released from jail after a judge agreed he is a “high-achieving” student leader.

Senior middle blocker Rachael Kramer said she'd like to stay another year if it meant she could play softball for coach Tim Walton.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Getting to know some UF stars

By Mari Faiello | Sep. 8, 2019

No. 7 Florida is only four games into the 2019 season, and there is still plenty to learn about the veteran-heavy group chasing the program’s first national title.

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

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak at UF Monday

By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 8, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis will make a ‘major announcement’ at UF Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Preview prices broke state law. How are they fixing it?

By Hope Dean | Sep. 8, 2019

It cost Amy Pearl, a single mother of two college students, about $600 for her and her freshman daughter to attend UF’s orientation this Summer.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UCF spoils Florida’s home opener, 2-0

By Bryan Matamoros | Sep. 8, 2019

Florida’s soccer team began the 2019-20 campaign with five straight games on the road over a 16-day span. In that period, the Gators suffered three consecutive defeats to ranked opponents and lost junior forward Deanne Rose to a hamstring injury against then-No.5 Southern California on Aug. 29.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Stop FBS-FCS games

By Kyle Wood | Sep. 8, 2019

After I got home from covering Florida football’s 45-0 throttling Tennessee-Martin, something much more entertaining popped up on my Twitter timeline.

Visitors look at Lisa Iglesias’ exhibit, “groundbreaking,” at the Harn Museum of Art. She said she uses her artwork to deliver social justice themes.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New art exhibition now open at the Harn Museum of Art

By Eli Rosen | Sep. 8, 2019

The faces of women who have inspired change in the 21st century are on display at the Harn Museum of Art.

Redshirt freshman receiver Jacob Copeland had three catches for 23 yards against UT-Martin, including his first collegiate touchdown.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators have reasons for optimism heading into SEC play

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 8, 2019

Early season contests against FCS teams can be tough to evaluate. Game plans are dumbed down, young players are constantly rotating in and, above all, the weak competition presents little opportunity for an honest appraisal of the team.

George Edmondons’s family led UF fans in his famous “two-bits” cheer at Saturday night’s game. The UF Athletic Association organized the cheer as well as a mural and t-shirt sale honoring the late “Mr.Two Bits.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

Mr. Two Bits honored at first UF home game of the season

By Nora O'Neill | Sep. 8, 2019

The first UF home game of the season was about to begin, but before the football players could rush the field, the people in the stands of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium were already on their feet and yelling.

METRO

Let’s get physical. New Orange Theory location to open under The Standard

By Jordyn Kalman | Sep. 8, 2019

Students can get a jump-start on their New Years’ resolutions at a new gym location this January.

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