COVID-19
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF Registrar Office staff temporarily moved after electrical outage
By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 22, 2018The UF Bursar and Student Financial Affairs have been moved because of the outage
OPINION
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COLUMNS
The expert’s guide to libraries
Aug. 22, 2018The five things you should know, from one of UF's librarians
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
More welcome home, than welcome back
Aug. 21, 2018As you take this year’s first steps across Reitz Union, through Turlington Plaza or into Library West, know that Gainesville, UF and The Alligator welcome you home. If this is your first time here, you’ll quickly become acquainted with what Gainesville has to offer. Prepare for the golden age between child and adult known as “college.” To those coming back: We missed you. Our town, schools and businesses are happy to have you back.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
How to voice your vote in Alachua
By TJ Pyche | Aug. 21, 2018Welcome to Alachua County, Gators!
NEWS
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CAMPUS
More than 200 new professors to start at UF in Fall
By Angela DiMichele | Aug. 21, 2018The staff is mainly in the engineering department, according to a UF spokesperson
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG President: Your year ahead
By Ian Green | Aug. 21, 2018Hey Gators!
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
After a top 10 ranking, what comes next for UF?
Aug. 21, 2018President Kent Fuchs reflects on UF's recent goals and what's in store
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Despite great play from Cassidy Lindley, UF still has work to do
By River Wells | Aug. 21, 2018Freshman Cassidy Lindley has propelled the Gators during their two-game winning streak to start the season. The rookie midfielder was credited with an assist on Florida’s first goal in its 2-1 win against Washington in the season opener.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Three players to look out for this season
By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 21, 2018With the Gators volleyball team kicking off its 2018 season against No. 2 Nebraska on Friday, let’s look at some of the players to watch for this upcoming season.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Don't be a lemming: Florida will be playing on New Year's Day
By Morgan Meets the Eye | Aug. 21, 2018The start of a new semester means facing some hard truths.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
PREDICTION: Who's slated for a breakout season in 2018?
By Alligator Staff report | Aug. 21, 2018The UF football team kicks off its season on Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Alligator's football writers — Mark Stine, Alanis Thames, Morgan McMullen and Jake Dreilinger — debate who will have the biggest breakout season on the team.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Ransom-note-esque promotional materials cause local scare
By Bailey LeFever | Aug. 21, 2018The notes were smeared in fake blood and said people were being watched
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
GPD: Man arrested for possessing 3.6 pounds of meth
By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 21, 2018The Tampa man was found with crystal meth after driving erratically, according to police
NEWS
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CAMPUS
GPD: Man arrested for cocaine possession found near apartment complex
By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 21, 2018A Gainesville man was arrested Monday morning after Gainesville Police found cocaine baggies floating in swamp water, according to the arrest report.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Gainesville hopes to get rid of plastic straws by 2040
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 21, 2018A city commissioner is pushing to get rid of plastic straws, joining other cities nationwide
METRO
Oops. City accidentally links website with conversation about Richard Spencer.
By Christina Morales | Aug. 21, 2018In the recording, officials say Spencer was welcome back because he helped the economy
![[FILE PHOTO] 35-year-old Lilliemarie Gore leads students of Idylwild Elementary School through a series of math exercises. Mrs. Gore was awarded the title of "2017-2018 Alachua County Teacher of the Year" earlier this month.](https://snworksceo.imgix.net/ufa/2002ab3d-9dbf-4da8-9661-a8dec2e02adb.sized-1000x1000.jpg?w=1500&ar=4%3A3&fit=crop&crop=faces&facepad=3&auto=format)
METRO
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K-12 EDUCATION
Alachua County Public Schools unveils equity plan to close achievement gap
By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 21, 2018After the school district led inequality in the state, officials have been working on a plan to close the gap
NEWS
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CAMPUS
A week-long prison strike started Tuesday. Here’s how Gainesville activists prepared.
By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 21, 2018The strike calls for a recognition of prisoner's human rights and improved living conditions
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Tennis court near Flavet Field repurposed to 225-space parking lot
By Christina Morales | Aug. 21, 2018The new, temporary lot is meant to make up for the 600 parking spots lost during construction.
