News
Bert the bluff oak falls, Nexus to be built in place
By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015He stood tall for months, surrounded with love and support from many.
COVID-19
News
President Fuchs welcomes freshmen at convocation
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 23, 2015The students of UF’s class of 2019 weren’t the only freshmen attending New Student Convocation.
Metro
Local man barhops in wheelchair to raise awareness for those with disabilities
By Brooke Baitinger | Aug. 23, 2015Most people are familiar with rolling through Midtown on a Sunday night.
News
Police: Gainesville man defecates on church
By Giuseppe Sabella | Aug. 23, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a local man Saturday morning after he reportedly caused $70 in damages to St. Augustine church by defecating on the front door and steps of the church.
Metro
ASO deputies cleared in shooting outside Winn-Dixie
By Giuseppe Sabella | Aug. 23, 2015The state attorney cleared two Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies last week in the May 12 shooting of a man outside the Northside Shopping Center Winn-Dixie, according to ASO spokesman Art Forgey.
News
Editorial: UF can be tough but rewarding
Aug. 23, 2015If you’re reading this: Welcome to the first edition of The Independent Florida Alligator for the Fall 2015 semester. Whether you’re a freshman leaving home for the first time or a world-weary senior who has already hit every Midtown bar and is well versed in the culture of Club West, you ought to be excited; UF is one of the most exciting places for a young person to pursue a higher education.
Opinion
The media’s coverage of Trump is detrimental
Aug. 23, 2015Thus far, the 2016 presidential election has been the most opulent and luxurious race for the White House in recent memory. The primary reason for this has been the candidacy of Donald J. Trump. The billionaire’s no-holds-barred sound bites and — oddly enough — every-man attitude have rallied many in both the middle and the right to his cause.
News
Rally in the Swamp trumps rain, Fuchs visits students
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 23, 2015A little rain couldn’t keep UF students and President Kent Fuchs away from The Swamp on Sunday as the university got ready for the Fall football season.
News
Santa Fe celebrates 50 years and looks to the future
By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015It was 1966 when Joan Golliday walked through the doors of what was then Santa Fe Junior College.
News
Santa Fe Senate builds leadership team during summer
By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015After two contentious semesters, Santa Fe College Student Senate enjoyed an uneventful summer.
News
Graduate Assistants United negotiates contracts
By Ansley Pentz | Aug. 23, 2015Ioannis Ziogas challenged UF administrators to imagine taking care of a child on a graduate assistant’s salary — a salary he says is below the poverty level.
News
Legislation concerning guns on campus back in Senate
By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015Legislation aiming to allow guns on campus is back in the Florida Senate chamber.
Metro
Activists discuss black oppression, confederate statue
By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015Standing at the podium, Nailah Summers fought back tears as she listed names.
News
UF researchers prepare for West Nile outbreak
By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 23, 2015Although Florida hasn’t had a West Nile virus epidemic, UF entomology researchers are ready in case the state’s luck runs out.
Sports
UF soccer opens season with 2-0 road shutout against UCF
By Ryan Summers | Aug. 21, 2015The No. 8 Florida soccer team kicked off the 2015 season on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over No. 17 University of Central Florida.
Sports
Florida suspends three for season opener due to violation of team rules
By GRAHAM HALL | Aug. 21, 2015The Gators will be without three players for the Sept. 5 season opener against New Mexico State.
Opinion
Take a chance and make the most of your college experience
Aug. 16, 2015If you’re new to college, chances are you’re missing home.
News
Welcome to UF. Let’s take on our freshman year together
Aug. 16, 2015I am so pleased to welcome all our new students to the University of Florida. I consider myself a freshman and a member of your class, since I started at UF in January. You bring new energy to campus, enlivening the university after a productive and restful summer. I offer a special shout out to transfer students and new international students.
Sports
Grier, Harris still competing for starting quarterback job
By GRAHAM HALL | Aug. 16, 2015Off the field, Will Grier and Treon Harris can be seen around Gainesville eating dinner, hanging out and joking together.
Sports
Lineman Trip Thurman will be the key for Florida’s offense this year
By GRAHAM HACK | Aug. 16, 2015Trip Thurman will be the most important player on Florida’s offense in 2015.
