Metro
How to register to vote before the November midterms
By Heather Bushman | Oct. 10, 2022Floridians must register to vote by Oct. 11 to participate in November’s election.
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Ben Sasse’s anti-LGBTQ past recalls deep-rooted history of campus prejudice
By Alan Halaly | Oct. 10, 2022The committee announced its recommendation of Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, Oct. 6 to the outrage of many in the UF community. As members of the university community gear up for his first campus appearance as finalist Oct. 10, some worry his potential appointment could foreshadow a bleak future for UF’s inclusivity toward LGBTQ students and faculty.
Sports
Tessa Barton, Josie Curtis find new home in Gators soccer team
By Jackson Reyes | Oct. 10, 2022Tessa Barton and Josie Curtis found a new home in Gators soccer. The two players committed to play for former Coach Tony Amato, but after just one season in charge, he was let go from UF. Barton and Curtis did not waver and have found new roles under new Head Coach Samantha Bohon.
Metro
Florida gender affirming care policy heads to court this week
By Melanie Pena | Oct. 10, 2022The temporary blockage of a ban on Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments may be on the table in a Florida court this week. The Southern Legal Counsel and co-counsel filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Sept. 12. The hearing for the motion will be Oct. 12.
Metro
Voters ask for climate action after Hurricane Ian
By Heather Bushman and Fernando Figueroa | Oct. 10, 2022Candidates across the aisle have proposed legislative and executive action in response to prepare the state for the worsening conditions of climate change, but some voters say it isn't enough.
Opinion
A Day of Gratitude
By Kent Fuchs | Oct. 10, 2022We are declaring Wednesday, October 12, to be a Day of Gratitude. On that day, we are acknowledging and thanking every UF student, faculty and staff member for their work in overcoming the challenges of the pandemic.
Sports
No. 15 Gators outlast LSU in 5 sets to secure weekend sweep
By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 9, 2022For a moment Sunday afternoon, it seemed the Louisiana State Tigers had solved the riddle of the Florida Gators. Down two sets to none, the Tigers stormed back to force a winner-take-all fifth set. The No. 15 Gators claimed the 15-point finale to win their second game of the weekend (25-18, 26-24, 25-27, 21-25, 15-9) against LSU.
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El aspirante a presidente de UF, Ben Sasse, vendrá al campus el lunes: Esto es lo que debe saber
By Maria Victoria Camacho and Makiya Seminera | Oct. 9, 2022Durante la visita de Sasse, tiene previsto participar en foros abiertos con la comunidad de UF. Afuera de Emerson Hall, los estudiantes activistas planean dar sus propios comentarios organizando una protesta contra la candidatura del senador de Nebraska.
Sports
Florida’s comeback hopes fall short against Mizzou
By Jose Tovar | Oct. 9, 2022UF was determined to snap its worst losing streak in program history. However, a Tigers’ penalty kick goal in the 66th minute was more than enough to shatter Florida’s dream. The Gators extended their skid to eight after falling 3-2 to Mizzou Sunday. With the loss, Florida has now dropped eight matches by a one-goal deficit this season.
Sports
No. 15 Gators defeat LSU to open weekend series
By Ethan Eibe | Oct. 9, 2022The Florida faithful still packed the house to the tune of 3,584 to watch their No. 15 Gators defeat the Louisiana State Tigers three sets to one (25-18, 23-25, 25-19, 27-25) Saturday evening. Head coach Mary Wise said it’s the first home match played on a homecoming Saturday in at least 33 years.
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What Student Government election results mean for Student Senate’s future
By Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022Throughout its campaign, Change Party had its sights set on winning one-third of the Student Senate. During Monday’s Student Government elections, it finally met that goal — growing its minority caucus from eight senators to 31 and shrinking Gator Party’s supermajority control.
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Flo Rida, Fletcher ‘move, shake and drop’ at Gator Growl 2022
By Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022Gator Growl followed a morning of Homecoming festivities, including a festival held in Plaza of the Americas, the Gator Gallop race and the Homecoming parade.
Metro
A day in Gainesville with US Senate candidate Val Demings
By Heather Bushman | Oct. 8, 2022The Gainesville tour saw Demings live like a local. She laughed with and listened to voters at staple locations like the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida and Grace Marketplace, braved the Gainesville traffic amid street closures to catch UF’s homecoming parade and even dug into a few slices at Satchel’s Pizza.
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UF celebrates 99th annual Homecoming celebration
By Siena Duncan and Alissa Gary | Oct. 8, 2022After a slow, but steady return to in-person events in 2021 following Homecoming’s cancellation in 2020, the parade and other festivities are back in full force.
Sports
Florida triumphs over Missouri in career game for Jaydon Hill
By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 8, 2022The Gators defeated Mizzou 24-17 in the Swamp Saturday afternoon. Florida’s defense came up huge, as head coach Billy Napier’s offense bloomed late in the game. The Gators’ offense picked up 232 of their 297 total yards in the second half.
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UF presidential hopeful Ben Sasse is coming to campus Monday. Here’s what you should know
By Makiya Seminera | Oct. 8, 2022During Sasse’s visit, he’s scheduled to participate in open forums with the UF community. Outside Emerson Hall, student activists are planning to give their own feedback through organizing a protest against the Nebraska senator’s candidacy.
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UF organizations participate in nationwide event for bodily autonomy awareness
By Siena Duncan | Oct. 7, 2022The event was part of a national movement Thursday, where more than 60 high schools across 29 states participated in strikes and protests for reproductive justice.
Sports
Florida looks to end SEC slide against Missouri on homecoming
By Topher Adams | Oct. 7, 2022The Gators will look to break its six-game SEC losing streak when it hosts the Tigers Saturday afternoon. It’s also homecoming weekend in the Swamp, further adding to the festivities of Saturday’s game.
Sports
Know Your Enemy: Missouri Tigers
By Joseph Henry | Oct. 7, 2022Before either Florida or Missouri claims its first Southeastern Conference win of the season, the Alligator's sports editor Joseph Henry connected with sports editor of the Maneater — the University of Missouri's independent news publication — Brandon Haynes to discuss the eastern division clash.
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UF community weighs in ahead of UF presidential finalist Sen. Ben Sasse’s campus visit
By Christian Casale | Oct. 7, 2022Search administrators have lauded Sasse’s experience in academic and public service, while student groups have blasted the senator for his political stances against gay marriage and abortion.
