Guide to hurricanes for Out of-Stater Gators
By Ana Escalante | Aug. 29, 2019A lifetime in Moscow hasn’t prepared Masha Ovespyan for Florida’s unpredictable hurricane season.
A lifetime in Moscow hasn’t prepared Masha Ovespyan for Florida’s unpredictable hurricane season.
If you read the Alligator or checked the Swampy UF memes for top ten public teens Facebook page on Wednesday, you probably heard that a “new” Student Government party was announced: Gator Party. But there’s really nothing new here. Gator Party is Impact Party—just with a different name.
The UF campus is teeming with opportunities.
“Yes, Mom. I am prepared for the hurricane. Yes. Uh-huh.” You roll your eyes and shift your cell to the other ear.
Full disclosure: I pick my column topics based on how easy they are to write. A piece about my academic struggles? I can crank that out in an hour. Topics about the law school culture at UF, a more in-depth think piece on some political topic or (heaven forbid) a nuanced look at the student organization funding “crisis”? We’ll save those for a week when I’m not already procrastinating on my class assignments.
In 2017, two wooden houses on University Avenue, meant to bring comfort to Latinx and black UF students, were torn down.
A UF resident assistant was arrested Wednesday night after a female student told police he tried to sexually batter her.
Hurricane Dorian could potentially hit Florida as a Category 4 storm Sunday evening.
Gov. Ron Desantis has declared a state of emergency following Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall in Florida.
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The Free Fridays Concert Series is hosting a celebration of ‘70s progressive rock bands, featuring local keyboardist Brad Bangstad.
He traveled to over 15 countries as part of the Yuujou project.
Take a look at some of the best places to stick to your vegan diet in Gainesville.
A team of UF researchers discovered two molecular compounds that can fight off melioidosis, a potentially fatal disease.
Labor Day weekend plans might be rained out.
After student organization leaders pleaded with Impact and Inspire senators for funding, they learned they were also speaking to a third party.
A local football star is coming soon to a screen near you.
The dust has settled after Florida’s uninspiring 24-20 season-opening win over Miami. With the team back in Gainesville, the media had the chance to speak with players and coaches after Tuesday’s practice. Here are five of the most interesting quotes:
The Pride Student Union (PSU) at UF hosted a welcome assembly and drag show Monday night in the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union to shed light on the queer perspectives.
Florida’s soccer team is in the middle of a five-match road trip. This stretch features five top 25 opponents, three top 5 opponents and a contest against the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles.