News
UF Jacksonville campus to receive $75 million
By Sally Brown | June 18, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $75 million for UF’s proposed Jacksonville campus amid half-a-million dollar budget vetoes.
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Sports
Florida commit Austin Simmons flips to Ole Miss, reclassifies to 2023
By Jackson Castellano | June 17, 2023Class of 2025 commit Austin Simmons chose to flip his commitment to Ole Miss Saturday, reclassify to 2023 and enroll early this summer, per Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports.
Sports
Gators rally, Heyman walks off Virginia in College World Series opener
By Luke Adragna | June 16, 2023The Florida Gators (51-15, 20-10 SEC) emerged victorious against the Virginia Cavaliers (50-14, 19-11 ACC) 6-5 and move on to the winner’s bracket in Omaha, Nebraska.
News
President Sasse names Scott Angle as interim provost
By Garrett Shanley | June 16, 2023UF President Ben Sasse announced Scott Angle as interim provost in a press release Thursday.
Metro
Gainesville City Commission continues with 2024 budget proposals
By Amanda Friedman | June 15, 2023In light of pressure from state lawmakers, the Gainesville City Commission heard proposals for drastic cuts for the 2024 fiscal year budget at a special meeting Wednesday.
Sports
Florida set for College World Series opener
By Luke Adragna | June 15, 2023The Florida Gators (50-15, 20-10 SEC) begin the quest for their second College World Series Championship and face the Virginia Cavaliers (50-13, 19-11 ACC) in the opening round 7 p.m. Friday at Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska.
News
Student body president presents executive order, case filed against senate president
By Vivienne Serret | June 14, 2023UF Student Body President Olivia Green issued an executive order recognizing Pride Month and supporting LGBTQ students at a June 13 Senate meeting.
News
Student Government celebrates Pride Month, demonstrates allyship
By Vivienne Serret | June 13, 2023Student Body President Olivia Green believes pride should be celebrated all year round, but she said June is a special month recognizing the individuals who fought for the queer community, honor their experiences and continue to advocate for their rights.
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UF Hamilton Center director has personal, political ties to President Sasse
By Garrett Shanley | June 12, 2023UF President Ben Sasse announced William Inboden, a former Senate campaign donor and close friend of Sasse, as the new director for the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education in a press release Monday.
Sports
Florida baseball comes together on road to Omaha
By Luke Adragna | June 12, 2023Florida baseball advanced to its first College World Series since 2018 after the Gators defeated South Carolina June 10.
Sports
Florida track and field bring home men’s national title, seven medals from NCAA Outdoor Championships
By Hailey Hurst | June 12, 2023The Florida men's and women's track and field teams earned the men's national championship and several individual medals at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Austin, Texas, June 7-10.
Metro
Alachua Habitat for Humanity and Santa Fe builds more affordable housing for local residents
By Gabriel Velasquez Neira | June 12, 2023For the 12th consecutive year, local families have an opportunity to change their future trajectory and access affordable mortgages, largely due to Santa Fe College and Alachua County Habitat for Humanity.
Metro
Proposed East Gainesville cultural arts center strives to uplift community
By Amanda Friedman | June 12, 2023City Commission plans to bring a cultural arts center to East Gainesville as an effort to support at-risk youth and Black residents. The proposed center aims to provide arts and cultural programming, workforce development, skill cultivation and after-school activities resources, according to a January 2022 General Policy Committee meeting presentation.
Opinion
Finding hope as history repeats itself
By Ruka Scarlett | June 12, 2023How I wish I had better news. It’s Pride Month after all — one of many occasions throughout the year when we celebrate diversity in a world that doesn’t always embrace such a thing. I’m happier with myself than ever, living my truth has been a blessing, allowing me to thrive. Unfortunately, being happy with oneself, is a different thing from being happy with one’s situation, even further removed, being happy with the state of things.
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Comunidades Hispanas del Norte Central de la Florida luchan por los derechos de los migrantes
By Nicole Beltran | June 12, 2023Ha pasado un mes desde que el gobernador Ron DeSantis firmó el proyecto de ley del Senado 1718. La ley se enfoca en la regulación de los migrantes trabajando en Florida.
News
Santa Fe’s LGBTQ Resource Center provides on-campus support
By Nicole Beltran | June 12, 2023Santa Fe College senior Apoorva Bangalore Raviprasad, an astrophysics major, left India for the United States in 2022, feeling confused about how the future would unfold and struggling with her identity.
El Caimán
North Central Florida’s Hispanic communities fight for the rights of migrants
By Nicole Beltran | June 12, 2023A month has passed since Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law. The bill focuses on the regulation of migrants working in Florida. The legislation, going into effect July 1, requires legal verification for any employer with 25 or more employees. It imposes penalties for employing unauthorized immigrants and intensifies penalties for human smuggling.
Opinion
Committing to due diligence reporting for Pride
By Kristine Villarroel , Jackson Reyes and Jiselle Lee | June 12, 2023Last week, The Alligator published a paper with an emphasis on LGBTQ stories. We featured nonbinary drag queens, covered state trans legislation, local Pride info sessions and more. We’re proud to publish these stories our staff worked hard on. We’re honored to cover the stories about our local communities.
News
‘Trees Over Profit’: GAU holds peaceful protest for graduate housing
By Vivienne Serret | June 12, 2023The UF Graduate Assistants United peacefully protested the closure of graduate housing in Maguire Village and University Village South with a final “no-pool pool block party.”
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The Harn Museum Nights: Art + Pride celebrates LGBTQ artists and local community
By Leia Ulrich | June 12, 2023This month, the Harn Museum chose “Art + Pride” as the theme for its monthly nighttime community event, Museum Nights. Organizations supporting women, people of color and LGBTQ people were invited to educate and connect with the museum-goers.
