News
GatorLAN expands to Rion Ballroom, will be held Saturday
By Matt Brannon | Apr. 14, 2016UF’s largest free gaming event will take up more space this year.
COVID-19
News
Queer literary magazine launches with first issue Thursday
By Melissa Gomez | Apr. 14, 2016The LGBTQ+ community in Gainesville now has a platform to share their artistic talents.
News
UF students create underwater mural at Sun Center
By Cassandra Alamilla | Apr. 14, 2016The Sun Center will be home to a new 19-foot mural showcasing undersea life.
Metro
Week-old calf saved from 15-foot sinkhole
By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 14, 2016A little black heifer turned a week old Thursday, just a day after it was rescued from a sinkhole.
News
Former ambassador gives students advice during European Studies discussion
By Nate Phillips | Apr. 14, 2016Ross Wilson failed the first Foreign Service Officer Test he took.
Metro
Gainesville to host 2016 biathlon, all participants to medal
By Brianna Ellis | Apr. 14, 2016Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will host the first race of the 2016 Gainesville Biathlon Challenge on April 23 at 8 a.m.
News
Fuchs discusses his first year, UF’s future at IRHA event
By Katelyn Newberg | Apr. 14, 2016UF President Kent Fuchs snapped selfies and talked about living in residence halls with students Thursday night.
Metro
Fundraiser optimistic despite lower attendance for Epilepsy Foundation event
By Lauren Johnson | Apr. 14, 2016Despite a decrease in registration, Mandy Hancock said she hopes to raise $22,000 for Gainesville’s Epilepsy Foundation of Florida on Sunday.
Opinion
Editorial: Through their eyes, we look forward
Apr. 14, 2016Normally, Fridays are reserved for Darts & Laurels. But today, the Alligator would like to dedicate this editorial to the survivors of sexual assault, the victim advocates, nurses and detectives who work to heal survivors.
Opinion
Column: Admitting foolishness is surprisingly adultlike
Apr. 14, 2016I’m starting to believe maturation means admitting how truly childish you are. If there’s any part of life in which maturation occurs the most, it has to be college.
Opinion
Guest Column: It all starts in UF SG - The rotting apples don't fall too far from the trees
Apr. 14, 2016Universities are the breeding grounds of tomorrow. Here, students, faculty and staff alike immerse themselves in a culture that obsesses about our well-being. Universities are consequently a microcosmic nation in themselves, filled with pockets of people and thickets of thinkers, that so directly emulate the world around them. Said plainly: Like apples falling from trees, students don’t fall far from their countries.
News
Far from home, Jorge Garcia finds solace on the golf course
By Ray Boone | Apr. 13, 2016Jorge Garcia was always swinging.
News
Column: Breaking down UF sports near the end of the season
By IAN COHEN | Apr. 13, 2016Here we are.
News
Column: A look at Florida’s freshmen after 35 games
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 13, 2016Dalton Guthrie punches his glove and scans the field, waiting for the next pitch to be thrown, the shortstop is surrounded by a trio of fresh faces.
Sports
Florida lacrosse breezes past Marquette
By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 13, 2016It took nearly 49 minutes of game time for Florida to concede a goal against Marquette on Wednesday.
News
Gators in the NBA: Billy Donovan has record-breaking year
By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 13, 2016Billy Donovan’s first regular season is over, and while his Oklahoma City team has been overshadowed by the outlandish seasons of Golden State and San Antonio, he has had a record-breaking year himself.
Sports
Column: Bruce Arians' comments on CTE in football were insensitive, inaccurate
By Ethan Bauer | Apr. 13, 2016Bruce Arians used to be one of my favorite NFL coaches.
News
Play highlights consent and sexual assault
By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 13, 2016It was an early morning in San Francisco when a man raped Matthew Bratko.
Metro
Alachua Commission takes on risky water in West Alachua County Wells
By Molly Donovan | Apr. 13, 2016After more than an hour of discussion Tuesday, county commissioners unanimously voted in favor of sending a letter to the state, voicing concerns about high nitrate levels in West Alachua County wells.
News
Through Their Eyes: Part 4 - In pursuit of justice
By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 13, 2016Editors note: This is part four of an ongoing series on sexual assault survivors. See Friday’s paper for a look into the recovery process of survivors.
