COVID-19

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Convenience friendships don’t cut it; you need quality friends

Sep. 26, 2017

Remember those nights in your dorm common area? All of the usual suspects from the guys’ side and the girls’ side crept out of their crowded rooms, walked down the hall and swiped their fobs. Someone ordered pizza that everyone ate. Something someone wanted to watch was playing softly on the TV. Everyone somehow fit on one couch and five chairs.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Leave your comfort zone and don’t be afraid to join a club if it’s not related to your major

Sep. 26, 2017

This semester, I promised myself I’d get out of my comfort zone for the better. Too often we find ourselves in this Monday through Friday lull where we’ve gotten used to the schedule we’ve set for ourselves, and all we do is blindly follow it. Dear readers, I hope you add some spice into your lives every once in a while, especially if that spice is adding an interesting club to your lineup.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Challenge 2050 receives national award for its work

By Sophie Feinberg | Sep. 26, 2017

UF’s Challenge 2050 Project was just an idea in 2013.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Chance the Rapper premieres new music on ‘The Late Show’

By Emma Witmer | Sep. 26, 2017

On Monday night, Chance the Rapper took to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to do what Chance does best: speak truth and drop new music.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Producer duo Golf Clap to perform at Simon’s Thursday

By Taylor McLamb | Sep. 26, 2017

Energetic electronic duo Golf Clap, from Detroit, will be performing at Simon’s Nightclub this Thursday, presented by Over Easy Creative and Lucid Nightlife.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ is more of the same, but bigger

By Alex Watson Tremellen | Sep. 26, 2017

If you thought “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was outlandish enough, you’re in for quite a ride with the sequel. “Kick-Ass” director Matthew Vaughn returns for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” and gets right to the action with a car chase through London with Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” blaring in the background.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Savants of Soul to perform, broadcast show via livestream

By Isabelle Resnick | Sep. 26, 2017

A nine-piece band whose sound is deeply rooted in 1960s soul will make a nod toward the modern Friday at Heartwood Soundstage.

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METRO

Rep. Clovis Watson Jr. talks voter rights at labor coalition meeting

By David Hoffman | Sep. 26, 2017

Rachel B. never imagined that when she would first meet her state house representative, she’d be on her knees.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Man attacks elderly, handicapped man in Micanopy

By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017

A Gainesville man was arrested early Monday morning after assaulting an elderly, handicapped man in Micanopy.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

ACSO: Inmate charged, choked fellow inmate

By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017

An Alachua County Jail inmate faces charges after he attacked a fellow inmate Monday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GPD: Homeless man arrested for stealing cash register

By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017

A homeless man was arrested Monday afternoon after he stole a cash register from a convenience store in downtown Gainesville.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Newell Hall among on-campus facilities closed on gameday

By Christina Morales | Sep. 26, 2017

As Shannon Moriarty searched for a place to study on campus, she was surprised to see the otherwise 24/7 Newell Hall closed.

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METRO

Local bookstore to close

By Jessica Giles | Sep. 26, 2017

Terri Bailey spent the last $20 in her pocket on a book. It was inevitable, she said.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Bob Graham Center registers dozens of voters

By Olivia Sahnger | Sep. 26, 2017

On National Voter Registration Day, 68 UF students registered to vote.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Lost in suspension news, Del Rio to start against Vanderbilt

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 25, 2017

Luke Del Rio’s biggest strength during Florida’s preseason quarterback battle was, in his own words, “consistency.” He was said to be a veteran who knew the offense, and one who didn’t make many mistakes. His first drive of 2017 didn’t show that.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

After two days, men’s golf team leading Texas tournament; women finish third in Oklahoma

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 25, 2017

Coach J.C. Deacon’s decision to stick Andy Zhang into the UF men’s golf team’s starting lineup is paying off, as Florida is tied for the lead with one round to go at the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Alligator endorsement: Inspire Party

Sep. 25, 2017

Student Government elections are here again, and the drama has come with it. So far, this election cycle has been defined by the emergence of a new minority party to go up against Impact Party — and memes. Don’t forget the memes.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Independent candidates share campaign ideas

By Jimena Tavel | Sep. 25, 2017

Out of the 86 students who decided to run for a Student Government seat this Fall, only two are not running with a party.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Independent candidates, Inspire Party hold public forum

By Jimena Tavel | Sep. 25, 2017

Inspire Party President Ben Lima began a Student Government public forum Monday by criticizing Impact Party for not attending the event.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Suspended players tried to use stolen credit card information to buy electronics, per UPD sworn complaint

By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 25, 2017

According to UPD reports, all nine players are accused of systematically taking other peoples' credit card information, using the information to add money to their UF Bookstore debit accounts, and buying electronics like laptops, headphones and iPads.