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The Avenue

From classroom to stage, UF students, alum work tirelessly to make music a reality

By Isabella Marzban | Oct. 7, 2022

Gainesville’s local music scene is filled with UF students and alum who are juggling a full course load, work and aspiring music careers. Aside from balancing different responsibilities, college musicians also grapple with the business aspect of their craft — creating digital advertisements, promoting social media content, finding venues for performances and handling music production. Essentially, they become their own manager, publicist and producer.

University

UF breaks ground on new College of Design, Construction and Planning building

By Peyton Harris | Oct. 7, 2022

The UF College of Design, Construction and Planning hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 6 for the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory.

University

Gator Growl replaces Olivia O’Brien with Fletcher

By Alissa Gary | Oct. 6, 2022

Fletcher will open the show hosted by former Gators quarterback Danny Wuerfell and headliner Flo Rida.

File image of Sen. Ben Sasse from The Associated Press.

University

Republican U.S. Senator Ben Sasse is lone finalist in UF’s presidential search

By Christian Casale | Oct. 6, 2022

The UF presidential search committee, led by search committee chair and UF Trustee Rahul Patel, unanimously recommended the senator to be considered by the UF Board of Trustees as the next UF president.

Freshman setter Alexis Stucky serves against Virginia Aug. 27, 2022.

Sports

Gators volleyball fends off Tennessee in tight road win

By Brandon Hernandez | Oct. 6, 2022

After a 10 day hiatus, No.15 Florida defeated the Tennessee Volunteers three sets to one at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, Wednesday (26-24, 25-23, 16-25, 25-20).

The Avenue

Rate and Review: Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ repackages feminism with a flashy cast

By Averi Kremposky | Oct. 6, 2022

Relationship scandals, murky press tours and masses of online gossip had no effect on director Olivia Wilde’s sophomore feature, “Don’t Worry Darling.” With $35 million in box office totals as of Oct. 1, the psychological thriller sits as the exemplar that all press is indeed good press — and casting Harry Styles as one of the lead protagonists can’t hurt either.

Metro

2 Gainesville men charged with human trafficking for forcing homeless woman to have sex with multiple men

By Lily Kino | Oct. 5, 2022

Kevarius King, 20, and Justin Hoyt, 25, are accused of coercing a woman to perform sexual acts for about two weeks at Safe Hands Group Home, located at 1221 NW 31st Ave. They are each being held on a $250,000 bail at the Alachua County Jail.

Rep. Kat Cammack poses with students from UF College Republicans Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She visited campus to touch on policy points and encourage students to become politically involved.

Metro

Kat Cammack makes pre-election stop with UF College Republicans ahead of potential 'red wave'

By Heather Bushman | Oct. 5, 2022

It’s up to young people like those in UF College Republicans to stay politically involved and secure a Republican presence in Congress, Cammack said.

A child poses with Lyle the Crocodile and Albert the Gator at a UF Health Shands Hospital event where President Kent Fuchs and his wife read "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" to a group of children Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.

The Avenue

Double the reptiles, twice the fun: Lyle the Crocodile visits UF Health Children’s Hospital

By Lauren Brensel | Oct. 5, 2022

Lyle the Crocodile from the popular children’s book series “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” greeted seven child patients at the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital alongside Albert the Gator, UF President Kent Fuchs and his wife Linda Fuchs Tuesday morning.

Screenshot of the event poster on the Accent Speakers Bureau's Facebook page.

University

Barbara Corcoran to speak at UF Accent event

By Alissa Gary | Oct. 5, 2022

Accent Speakers Bureau, a Student Government agency tasked with bringing speakers to the university, announced the event Tuesday on Facebook. The event, which is free to UF students, will be held in the University Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Metro

Gainesville Police Department warns city residents about scammer impersonating officer

By Lily Kino | Oct. 4, 2022

The Gainesville Police Department issued a fraud warning Monday to alert people about scammers pretending to be an officer.

A screenshot from the UF Public Safety Instagram showing Jasmine Welman's missing person bulletin.

Metro

University Police Department issues purple alert for missing woman

By Halima Attah | Oct. 4, 2022

Jasmine Welman, 24, was last seen near UF Health Shands Hospital Monday, according to the purple alert issued by Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Guard Kowacie Reeves (left) and forward Colin Castleton (right) celebrate during Florida's win over Iona in the first round of the NIT March 16, 2022. Both players will be centerpieces of the 2022-2023 team under new head coach Todd Golden.

News

New faces, new season: Gators basketball gears up for 2023

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 4, 2022

Just seven months ago the Gators men's basketball team had no coach, no exciting prospects and no signs of success on the near horizon. However, inside the gym at Florida’s first preseason practices this week, things looked very different. It all starts with new head coach Todd Golden.

Members of Change Party celebrate several district wins in the Senate at the Reitz Union, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Change Party won 27 seats and Gator Party won 22.

University

‘Turning of the tide’: Change Party wins big in Student Government Fall election

By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 4, 2022

Though Change was five candidates short of a full slate, it won 27 seats in the Fall election, overcoming Gator’s 22-seat grab and reducing its Senate supermajority. Liberation Party didn’t claim any seats.

UF students grab their greens at the Gator Corner Dining Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

University

Students weigh in on Chartwells, UF’s new food service provider

By Halima Attah | Oct. 3, 2022

Almost halfway through the semester, students with meal plans have had the chance to taste their way through many of Chartwells’ food initiatives — leaving some happier than others.

The Avenue

The Amazing Acro-Cats return to Gainesville

By Luna Boales | Oct. 3, 2022

Audiences can expect a live 90-minute performance featuring trained rescues, as well as a musical finale by all-cat band The Rock Cats. The feline group will play five shows at The Hippodrome Theatre between Oct. 7-9, with shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are between $48 and $60 and can be purchased online.

Florida fans crowd the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium stands during the Gators game against the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The announced attendance that evening was 89,993.

University

Record-breaking crowds for Gators football home games prompt stadium safety concerns

By Claire Grunewald | Oct. 3, 2022

Fans have packed the stadium every game to show support for the football team led by its new head coach, Billy Napier. The Swamp has been close to full all season, with an average attendance of 85,435 for the Gators’ first four home games. Despite assurance on safety precautions from the University Athletic Association and local law enforcement agencies, these crowded games are accompanied by a variety of safety concerns like fights breaking out among fans.

Opinion

Have you been impacted by the overturn of Roe v. Wade?

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2022

As The Alligator gets ready to launch a forthcoming project on the local impact of Roe v. Wade’s reversal, we’re asking for your help. Students and Gainesville residents, we want to hear from you.

Rabbi Berl Goldman, director of the Chabad UF Jewish Student and
Community Center, runs a Hurricane Ian relief drive for affected
communities, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. This is the organization’s third
full shipment of practical supplies since Thursday, Sept. 29.

Metro

Gainesville looks to aid Southwest Florida families in Ian’s wake

By Aidan Bush and Alissa Gary | Oct. 3, 2022

While Gainesville students and residents alike felt only indirect effects from the storm, many have families further south who witnessed the full extent of the disaster.

A tree smashes through a house in the Stephen Foster neighborhood the day Hurricane Ian hit Gainesville Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Metro

Gainesville left mostly unscathed after Hurricane Ian

By Fernando Figueroa | Oct. 3, 2022

Hurricane Ian sideswept Gainesville on the afternoon of Sept. 28, causing gusts that toppled an Oak Tree, crushing Edna Hamilton's carport, shattering the windows of her 2002 Honda Accord and blocking her front door.