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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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News

Correction

In Tuesday’s Alligator, an article incorrectly identified Gainesville City Commissioner Lauren Poe as holding the at-large seat. Commissioner Thomas Hawkins holds the at-large seat.


Florida Alligator
News

Unite makes wise vice president choice

Today, our campus exposes itself to a world of potential firsts, most visibly for the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) community. But this “first” also extends to all Gators and all of Florida — to you and me. Anthony Reynolds has announced his candidacy for Student Body vice president, and I would like to explain why this is monumental and why I personally support him.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Players don’t deserve special treatment

Janoris Jenkins has again been arrested. On this occasion, he is charged with possession of marijuana. During 2009, he was arrested and charged with affray and resisting arrest without violence. Affray, in case you are wondering, translates to fighting and is a charge used by law enforcement officials reserved for UF football players and other celebrities that they don’t want to charge with assault or battery.


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News

Second Amendment needs another look

Contrasting the recent Alligator poll, which found that 69 percent of respondents were against state permission for guns on campus, there have been few letters attempting to discredit the gun control position while ridiculing the holders of that opinion.


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News

The 83rd annual Oscar nominations

Last week the Academy of Motions Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the official nominations for the Academy Awards, which will be held on Feb. 27 and hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco.



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