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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

No more hesitant steps

By Delia Rose Sauer | Aug. 13

I would often lie on the floor, eyes fixated on each divot of my popcorn ceiling, contemplating what would become of my life at the University of Florida. I had all this passion with nowhere to put it. Now, I navigate winding roads and uneven staircases with the might and heart of a journalist, a part of me I would never have unlocked if I hadn’t stepped through the propped-open door of The Alligator office.  

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SPANISH

Recursos de salud sexual en el campus y en Gainesville están disponibles para todos

By Candy Fontana-Verde and Alanna Robbert | Aug. 13

En Florida, donde las leyes y el estigma persistente pueden hacer que las conversaciones sobre el sexo parezcan un tema tabú, la universidad ya ofrece suficientes sorpresas, por lo que encontrar atención médica sexual no debería ser una de ellas. Aquí te indicamos dónde acudir, qué debes saber y quién te puede ayudar en UF y en Gainesville.

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SPANISH

Grupos estudiantiles hispanos y latinos dan la bienvenida al nuevo año escolar en UF

By Candy Fontana-Verde | Aug. 13

La comunidad hispana en la Universidad de Florida representa el grupo minoritario más grande. Para ofrecer un espacio a los estudiantes que quieren sentirse conectados con sus raíces, organizaciones estudiantiles realizan actividades y programas que celebran la cultura latina, promueven la integración y ayudan a los estudiantes, nuevos y regulares, a encontrar su lugar en el campus.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF alumnus steps up as UF libraries interim director

By Swasthi Maharaj | Aug. 12

Patrick Reakes didn’t think he’d be a librarian. Forty-three years after his freshman year at the University of Florida, he’s serving as the interim director of the George A. Smathers Libraries. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Jake Slaughter earns preseason All-America honors from ESPN

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 11

Florida fifth-year center Jake Slaughter earned more preseason recognition and was named to ESPN's All-America list.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators football cracks preseason AP Top 25 poll

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 11

The Associated Press released its preseason AP Top 25 poll Monday.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Are Gator men becoming more like their reptilian counterparts?

By Grace Tran | Aug. 8

In a school of over 60,000 students, it seems impossible to find the right person. UF’s dating scene makes me wonder if we would have better luck looking for our dream man in Lake Alice.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

UF is at a fiscal crossroads

By Lily Haak | Aug. 8

President Donald Trump recently signed his domestic policy bill, which outlines mass federal funding cuts. While the cuts were inevitable amid a national debt crisis and evolving economic policy, a choice was made to slash funding for programs nationwide. The University of Florida has been lucky. 

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators show out at USATF Championships, punch tickets to Tokyo

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Aug. 6

Several former Florida stars, as well as professionals that now train in Gainesville, added national medals to their trophy cases and U.S. kits to their closets at the USATF Outdoor Championships over the weekend.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Dallas Wilson sidelined during training camp with lower leg injury

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 6

Gators incoming freshman Dallas Wilson suffered a lower leg injury during Florida's fall training camp.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida basketball’s conference schedule revealed for 2025-26

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 6

The Florida Gators basketball team's conference schedule was released Wednesday.

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SPANISH

Feria de salud brinda servicios médicos gratuitos a la comunidad de Gainesville

By Candy Fontana-Verde | Aug. 6

La feria de salud reduce las barreras al acceso a la salud para quienes no tienen seguro ni recursos para pagar consultas médicas.

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SPANISH

El sindicato de posgrados de UF llega a un estancamiento

By Sofia Bravo and Delia Rose Sauer | Aug. 6

Las negociaciones por mejores salarios para los asistentes de posgrado están en pausa tras meses de conversaciones estancadas.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

DJ Lagway’s right-hand man: Previewing Florida’s backup quarterback options

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 5

Florida's backup quarterbacks continue to battle it out throughout fall camp to fight for the No. 2 spot behind uncontested starter DJ Lagway.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators recharged: Florida football makes strides after 8-5 season

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 5

With fall camp beginning and the upcoming season on the horizon, Florida football is optimistic about its offseason improvement. Following a strong finish to the 2024 season, the Gators entered the weight room with a competitive focus heading into the 2025 season.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

DJ Lagway named to Walter Camp Award watch list

By Luke Adragna | Aug. 4

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway continues to garner preseason praise and was named to another award list Monday.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gator football excited throughout camp, optimistic for season

By Curan Ahern | Aug. 1

Florida football is showing signs of optimism midway through fall training camp.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Trey Smack named to Lou Groza Award preseason watch list

By Ava DiCecca | Aug. 1

Florida kicker Trey Smack was named to a preseason award watch list Friday.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

The Spot: Gainesville’s hidden Greek gem wrapped in pita

By Aidan Ragan | Aug. 1

Just across from UF and squeezed into Midtown is The Spot. It’s the kind of place you walk past dozens of times until that first bite of gyro hits and the homemade tzatziki cements itself to the inside of your skull. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida redshirt senior offensive lineman Devon Manuel arrested

By Max Bernstein | July 31

Florida football redshirt senior offensive lineman Devon Manuel was arrested July 18 on charges of driving under the influence and possession of a concealed weapon.