Opinion
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By Megan Howard | Aug. 28, 2024The Alligator opinions section thrives on local and student voices.
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Enterprise
Alachua County, City of Gainesville prioritize climate action policy ahead of election season
By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Aug. 28, 2024Following the Aug. 20 primary, local candidates headed to the November general election campaign with a focus on environmental policy. Meanwhile, the City of Gainesville and Alachua County work to develop climate action initiatives.
News
Pride Student Union ‘Let Them Eat Camp’ welcome assembly highlights community vibrancy
By Ella Dorfman | Aug. 27, 2024PSU, UF’s largest LGBTQ+ student organization, invited three visual performers, an a cappella opener, a headline music act, seven table showcases and five keynote addresses to the event. Performers Sting Don, Ivy Les Vixen and Marisol Lords flaunted extravagant outfits while lip syncing to popular songs, and the tables and speakers displayed resources for the queer community.
Sports
Position profile: Arlis Boardingham leads deep Florida tight end group
Aug. 27, 2024It’s been several years since Florida had a tight end produce at an elite level on the field. But Arlis Boardingham has an opportunity to become the top option at the position for quarterback Graham Mertz this season.
Sports
Former Gator Ben Shelton cruises to victory against former US Open Champion
By Max Tucker | Aug. 27, 2024Former Gators men's tennis star Ben Shelton won his first round matchup in straight sets against former US Open Champion Dominic Thiem.
Sports
Position profile: Mertz and Lagway highlight Florida's quarterback room
By Jack Meyer | Aug. 27, 2024Between returning starter Graham Mertz and five-star freshman DJ Lagway, the state of Florida’s quarterback room looks promising for not only this season, but years to come.A preview of Mertz and Lagway this coming Fall.
The Avenue
Flashbacks welcomes students with back-to-school vintage Gator wear drop
By Juliana DeFilippo | Aug. 27, 2024Flashbacks' annual vintage gator drop sells UF-themed second-hand merchandise.
News
Summer conflicts in UF’s Student Senate loom as elections approach
By Avery Parker | Aug. 27, 2024Student Government made legislative decisions over the Summer that will carry into the Fall.
Sports
Patience and persistence: Ja’Markis Weston and Derek Wingo’s UF football journey
By Max Tucker | Aug. 27, 2024Ja’Markis Weston and Derek Wingo have experienced the highs and lows of the program since arriving as freshman. The sixth-year edge rusher and fifth-year linebacker have shown an admirable team-first mentality throughout their careers.
Enterprise
Democratic National Convention sparks new Alachua County voter interest
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Aug. 27, 2024In Alachua County, Democratic organizers recognize the importance of increasing voter registration and turnout. The 2024 Democratic National Convention provided a place for those in the weeds of voter registration to learn new strategies and brought new enthusiasm to the party.
Sports
Florida football’s freshmen breakout contenders in 2024
By Jack Meyer | Aug. 26, 2024With Florida Gators football now less than a week away, @jackmeyerUF has everything you need to know about the incoming freshmen who are most likely to make an instant impact for UF this season.
Sports
Former Gators women’s tennis star McCartney Kessler wins first WTA Tour title
By Jack Meyer | Aug. 26, 2024Former Gators women’s tennis player McCartney Kessler won the Tennis in the Land final in Cleveland Saturday, defeating top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 1-6, 6-1, 7-5. The No. 98 player in the world, Kessler only had one tour-level win in her career before entering Cleveland.
Sports
Three former Gators set to compete in 2024 U.S. Open
Aug. 26, 2024Former Florida women’s tennis players Anna Danilina, Ingrid Neel and McCartney Kessler will compete in the 2024 U.S. Open starting Monday.
Sports
Three former Gators set to compete in 2024 U.S. Open
Aug. 26, 2024Former Florida women’s tennis players Anna Danilina, Ingrid Neel and McCartney Kessler will compete in the 2024 U.S. Open starting Monday.
Opinion
The chase for prestige: a required cost or misallocation
By Abraham Hilu | Aug. 26, 2024Ben Sasse, former president at University of Florida, sent out a public statement via X on July 18, stating he decided to resign after 17 months due to a long history of family health issues. I first felt surprised and melancholy. However, I looked back at an insightful lesson my professor taught me which is “Gators have thick skin.” This means to become resilient during challenging times.
Opinion
Welcome back, students!
By Hub Brown | Aug. 26, 2024OK, so it’s not SO quiet. But what is generally missing is the sound of your voices. What is missing is your energy. You transform this place, and we’re glad you’re back. From my first days as a lecturer and graduate student, I’ve been involved in higher education for 36 years, and still, the first days of class never get old.
Metro
La comunidad hispana local reflexiona sobre la pérdida de representación en el gobierno de Gainesville
By Eneida Escobar | Aug. 26, 2024Gainesville da la bienvenida a los funcionarios locales recién elegidos. Los miembros que forman parte y están involucrados en la comunidad hispana se encuentran reflexionando sobre lo que depara el futuro para su representación en la política local.
The Avenue
Rate and Review: 'Love Island USA’ reunion episode loses touch with fans
By Juliana DeFilippo | Aug. 26, 2024'Love Island USA' reunion episode delivers drama without depth.
Metro
Inflation rocked the Gainesville community. How are the locals faring?
By Natalie Kaufman | Aug. 26, 2024With financial assistance from the state hard to acquire, steady cost increases on essentials have caused many Alachua County residents to rein in their discretionary spending.
News
Mori Hosseini: a trail of university power, past and present
By Annie Wang and Vivienne Serret | Aug. 26, 2024Mori Hosseini, chairman of UF's Board of Trustees, has long maintained strong influence over university affairs and administration.
