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The Gators set high expectations for the 2022-2023 season as one of the most represented universities on the U.S. National Team.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gator Swim and Dive enter the 2022-2023 season with an exciting slate of meets

By Kate Wiggins | Sep. 23, 2022

The Gators set high expectations for this season as one of the most represented universities on the 2022-2023 U.S. National Team. These athletes proved their eligibility to swim with the United States in international competitions by scoring a top-six time in any individual Olympic event of a US-sanctioned event, a Federation Internationale de Natation-approved competition or an international competition.

Florida goalie Alexa Goldberg makes a save against Kentucky on Sept. 23, 2021. Goldberg made a few clutch saves to keep the Gators at a draw, but a second-half concesion lead to a 1-0 UF loss.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer falls 1-0 to Ole Miss, extends losing skid to four

By Jose Tovar | Sep. 23, 2022

Florida soccer extended its losing streak to four after falling to No. 13 Ole Miss Thursday night. The Gators battled, but an early second-half goal was enough to sink them.

The Davis United World College Scholars talk to students while tabling outside the Reitz Union on Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2022.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Education without borders: UF international students celebrate United World College Day

By Peyton Harris | Sep. 23, 2022

Cabrera Benavides always had a sense he would go international for school, he said. At 17, he joined United World College in Norway, an organization dedicated to uniting students worldwide through education. The UWC program selects students from all over the world to attend one of 18 international boarding schools for two years, then enroll in a university.

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker hands off the ball at the start of a play against Akron in Neyland Stadium Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022. Photo by: Alexandra Ashmore, The Daily Beacon.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Know Your Enemy: Tennessee Volunteers

By Joseph Henry | Sep. 22, 2022

The Gators and Vols will meet on the gridiron for the 52nd time Saturday. Alligator sports editor Joseph Henry and the Daily Beacon sports editor Josh Lane connected to discuss all of the storylines before the latest edition of the storied rivalry in this week’s Know Your Enemy.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Charter Senior Living caregiver arrested for Gainesville elder abuse charges

By Zachary Curtin | Sep. 22, 2022

The Gainesville Police Department arrested a 24-year-old former caregiver Monday on two counts of elder abuse.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Breaking down Fall UF Student Government party platforms

By Alissa Gary | Sep. 22, 2022

Three parties have slated candidates for Fall UF Student Government elections Sept. 27 and 28, which will decide the next 50 students to hold seats in the Student Senate.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Gator Party calls on Change Party candidate to withdraw from race, alleges misconduct

By Alissa Gary and Peyton Harris | Sep. 21, 2022

In a statement on Instagram, UF’s Gator Party, the majority party in Student Senate, condemned the alleged actions of Jonathan C. Stephens. They include screaming at another senator, making sexist remarks to Senate President Elizabeth Hartzog and disrupting Senate procedures.

Florida libero Elli McKissock celebrates during the Gators volleyball team's win over Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

No. 12 Florida extends win streak to six with sweep of Alabama

By Ethan Eibe | Sep. 21, 2022

Florida volleyball extended its winning streak to six games and kicked off Southeastern Conference play with a sweep of Alabama at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Wednesday night. The Gators moved to 51-0 all-time against the Crimson Tide, with 47 of those wins coming in straight sets.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

24-year-old inmate found dead in cell at the Alachua County Jail

By Lily Kino | Sep. 21, 2022

A 24-year-old inmate at the Alachua County Jail was found dead in his cell Tuesday afternoon. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is conducting a two-part investigation to determine how the inmate died and if his death could have been prevented.

ZeeZenia International Market under construction after a fire tarnished the inside Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. It is set to reopen on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Zeezenia International Market to reopen after fire

By Erina Anwar | Sep. 21, 2022

The Ebrahim family had to remodel the entire store and buy brand new appliances, shelves and inventory. The total cost was over $180,000.

The Florida Gators landed two commitments for the 2023 class Thursday. (Photo from UF's game against South Florida Sept. 17, 2022)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida announces 2023 football schedule

By Topher Adams | Sep. 20, 2022

The Gators announced their 2023 football schedule Tuesday evening. The slate is headlined by trips to Utah and a cross-divisional matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

A voter’s guide to Fall Student Government elections

By Alissa Gary | Sep. 20, 2022

Fall elections will take place Sept. 27 and 28. Students vote for their senators based on living areas.

Adam Steinberg will be the eleventh UF men’s tennis head coach in program history.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida’s returning men’s tennis players embrace leadership as season approaches

By Kyle Bumpers | Sep. 20, 2022

The Gators will be without six players from last year’s 26-3 men’s tennis squad, but they still expect to be a top team in the country. Florida will depend on many new faces as it hopes to return to the National Championship success it had in 2020.

Florida's Ricky Castillo competes in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Washington, on May 19, 2021. (Photography by Stephen Brashear/Red Box Pictures)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf finishes tied for runner-up at OFCC/Fighting Illini Invite

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Sep. 19, 2022

Florida men’s golf finished tied for runner-up this past weekend at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invite. Ricky Castillo led the Gators as he shot three 2-under-par rounds to finish tied for second individually at Olympia Fields.

NEWS | SFC

Opera singer Barbara Padilla performs at Santa Fe College

By Claire Grunewald | Sep. 19, 2022

Attendees gathered at Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall to hear Padilla and five SFC Master Artist Series students perform. The event raised money for the Climb for Cancer Foundation.

Linebacker Scooby Williams celebrates with defensive back Tre’Vez Johnson, who brought in a clutch interception during Florida’s win over South Florida Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators tested by South Florida ahead of third top-25 opponent this season

By Joseph Henry | Sep. 19, 2022

Florida avoided a disastrous upset against USF Sept. 17. The Gators defeated the Bulls 31-28 despite their defense giving up 286 rushing yards and redshirt sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson throwing two interceptions. The old adage — one UF is currently living by — is that an ugly win is still a win.

The ground floor of Marston Science Library Monday, June 28, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS

More study space open in Marston Science Library with third floor renovation complete

By Anushka Dakshit | Sep. 19, 2022

After more than two months of construction, Marston’s third floor opened Sept. 12, said Patrick Reakes, a senior associate dean of UF Libraries. The fourth and fifth floors of the library remain closed due to continued renovation, Reakes said. They could reopen in almost two months.

Outside of the Alachua County Animal Services building on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

METRO

Alachua County Animal Resources and Care hires new director, resumes animal intake

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Sep. 19, 2022

Alachua County Animal Resources and Care finds new director after a series of issues led to its closing and the resigning of its previous director.

President Fuchs stops to speak to Ally Fleischer, 21, UF criminology and family youth and communication sciences senior, while driving the UF Compliment Cart around campus on the first day of Fall semester, Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. Fleischer took a selfie with Fuchs on her first day of freshman year, too. When asked about the Fall semester, Fleischer said "I'm excited. I haven't been to class in 524 days."

THE AVENUE

Kent Fuchs: UF president by profession, prankster in spirit

By Alissa Gary | Sep. 19, 2022

UF President Kent Fuchs has served as the university’s president since 2015. He succeeded former president Bernie Machen, who was also known to walk around campus and interact with students during his tenure.

Mason Baria prepares a wig for the Hippodrome’s production of "Fahrenheit 451" Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2022.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Fifty and fireproof: The Hippodrome has more than an anniversary to celebrate

By Averi Kremposky | Sep. 19, 2022

Every staff member who was forced to work part-time during the pandemic has resumed their full-time positions, the theater's artistic director Stephanie Lynge said. In addition, across all theater programming areas — mainstage, education, cinema and events — there has been a steady increase in ticket sales.

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