Before every match, the Gators sideline kneels in unison to spread personal messages with their platform. Whether it’s supporting the Black Lives Matter movement or LGBTQ rights, the fight will never cease.
In February, the Division of Student Life requested the installation of cameras for the Reitz Union, UF Spokesperson Cynthia Roldan wrote. The request was approved by the State University System’s Capital Improvement Trust Fund Committee for $105,000. In August, UF’s Student Government agreed to contribute an additional $45,000 for the cameras.
Last Spring, SG passed 19 bills — at least 11 of which were resolutions. This semester, SG passed less than half of that. Seven bills were approved in the Senate chamber since September: three were resolutions.
The African American Studies department is offering a course next semester titled “Blacks in Florida” under the course code AFA4225. Some students said the wording of the course title is off-putting and may take away from the intentions of the course. Others believe the course offers a different look into Black experiences in Florida.
Arambula, a sophomore at Santa Fe High School, died at 16 on Nov. 22.
The program places Santa Fe college counselors in every high school in Alachua and Bradford counties. The goal is to provide scholarships and textbook stipends, and show high school students higher education options — from community colleges and trade schools to four-year universities.
“We got off to a really good start shooting the basketball,” Florida head coach Mike White said after the Gators used a 29 point halftime lead to propel them past Troy.
Florida football has its new head coach — Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head coach Billy Napier will become the fourth Florida head coach since 2014.
The incident occurred Thursday morning near mile marker 397, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. The crash was two miles south of the High Springs exit, FHP spokesperson Patrick Riordan said.
The Gators’ winning streak grows to five with a 61-50 victory over George Washington on Saturday.
The undefeated No. 23 Gators return to the O’Dome eager to keep their win streak alive as they face the Troy Trojans.
Dameon Pierce scored his 15th touchdown of 2021 Saturday, but his most electric trip to the end zone didn’t even count as Florida defeated FSU, 24-21.
The No. 20 Florida volleyball team ends the regular season being swept by No. 8 Kentucky, the 2021 SEC Champions.
Florida defeated Saint Louis Friday night 69-54 to kick off their two-game set in Puerto Rico.
Florida hasn’t defeated a Power 5 opponent since Oct. 9, and in the Gators first game post-Dan Mullen, they take their home field in search of bowl eligibility in the form of a third-straight victory over Florida State.
The Florida Gators conclude their regular season in a rivalry battle against the Florida State Seminoles for the right to play in a bowl game later this winter.
After entering the match seeking head coach Mary Wise’s 1000th career win, the Gators left the match on the receiving end of a sweep from the Kentucky Wildcats.
No. 20 Florida volleyball puts a nine-match win streak on the line and heads to Lexington, Kentucky, for its biggest series matchup against the No. 8 Wildcats.
Gainesville music lovers saw local artists Driveaway and Shane Malone at the latest installment of the Live and Local music series Nov. 18. The family-friendly concert ran from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bo Diddley Plaza.
A bucket at the buzzer sent Tyree Appleby into a frenzy. The rematch of the 2007 national championship ended in a 71-68 win for the orange and blue, securing the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship.
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