News
Twenty years later, 9/11 stirs pain, worry for Muslim community
By Christian Casale | Sep. 10, 2021For two former UF students and a 4-year-old girl, 9/11 altered religion, identity and safety.
COVID-19
News
Former FCC Commissioner speaks to UF students about eliminating the digital divide
By Max Taylor | Sep. 10, 2021Former Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke to a crowd of 51 UF students and staff Thursday to spread awareness about the commission's role in addressing the digital divide.
Election
Student Government Supreme Court rules to change future ballots, clarify the consequence of a non-vote
By Elena Barrera | Sep. 10, 2021In a case brought to the Supreme Court Sept. 9, Communist Party president Alfredo Ortiz brought his concern to the judges that the current design of the ballot is misleading and should be altered.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Twenty years later, we will #NeverForget
Sep. 10, 2021A letter to the editor from Alexander Munguia, Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom at the University of Florida
Sports
Gators fans, R-E-L-A-X: Emory Jones is still QB1
By Ryan Haley | Sep. 10, 2021COLUMN: His debut start in The Swamp may not have gone the way he intended, but Florida fans should express a touch more patience before taking the keys from Emory Jones.
Sports
No. 2 North Carolina drowns Florida at home
By Jesse Richardson | Sep. 9, 2021Clouds hang over the pitch and on the heads of Florida soccer after 7-1 rout to No. 2 North Carolina.
Sports
Florida looks to start season strong at Gators Fall Invite
By Brian Olmo | Sep. 9, 2021Florida men’s tennis kicks off its fall season with the Gators Fall Invite this weekend where it’ll host NC State, Central Florida and South Carolina.
Sports
Florida looks to continue home winning streak against No. 17 Baylor
By Kaitlyn Wadulack | Sep. 9, 2021The No. 7 Gators prepare for back-to-back matches against No. 17 Baylor during their home stretch.
Metro
City of Gainesville attorney and clerk resign
By Meghan McGlone | Sep. 9, 2021City attorney Nicolle Shalley and city clerk Omichele Gainey submitted written letters of resignation Wednesday. Shalley’s last day will be Nov. 12, and Gainey’s will be Oct. 8. In an email to the City Commission, Shalley wrote she will become Levy County’s attorney, but Gainey did not explain why she was resigning.
News
Florida men’s basketball releases SEC schedule
By Karina Wilson | Sep. 9, 2021The UF men’s basketball team released its SEC schedule Thursday. The Gators face their first in-conference foe Dec. 29 at Ole Miss.
The Avenue
Twin Suns release debut EP ‘The Suns Up’
By Kristine Villarroel | Sep. 9, 2021The Florida-based surf rock band Twin Suns released their debut EP, “The Suns Up,” Aug. 23. The EP consists of six tracks reflecting on the members’ perspectives on the world.
Sports
Gators return to the Diz’ to host No. 2 North Carolina
By Jesse Richardson | Sep. 8, 2021Florida Gators soccer looks to upset the No. 2 North Carolina in a Thursday night battle.
Sports
Know Your Enemy: The South Florida Bulls
By Michael Hull | Sep. 8, 2021“Know Your Enemy” returns for another season after @riverhwells did a great job last season. This week, @Michael_Hull33 talked with Richard Silva of the USF Oracle prior to Florida’s battle with the Bulls.
Metro
What is mutual aid? Here’s how one Gainesville group takes part
By Troy Myers | Sep. 8, 2021After closing in 2020, much of the CMC has been upkept by organizers who let volunteers run the mutual aid programs. Some of the CMC’s programs include the Free Grocery Store, Food Not Bombs and Gainesville Books to Prisoners, who use the courtyard for meetings and outdoor events.
News
COVID-19 Update: UF cases spike in midst of in-person classes with nearly 150 reported positives over three days
By Joseph Oprison | Sep. 8, 2021UF Health Shands Hospital saw a decrease of hospitalizations after a month of over 200 patients. However, following effects of the Delta variant, patients are requiring longer and additional care at the hospital.
News
Santa Fe College COVID-19 update: 42 positive cases were reported in the last week
By Eve Thompson | Sep. 8, 2021The college opened a total of 130 COVID-19 case investigations from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6, including 110 student investigations and 20 employee investigations.
Sports
Day-by-day: Gators focused on USF and weekly improvement
By Michael Hull | Sep. 7, 2021“We’re really just taking it one week at a time,” defensive lineman Zachary Carter said during media Tuesday.
News
Pandemic freshmen and sophomores detail their on-campus journeys
Sep. 7, 2021The pandemic gap left students keen to explore, connect and find their place in Gainesville whether through social media, crowded buses or places of worship.
News
Bringing Gators football to life
By Elena Barrera | Sep. 7, 2021In the week leading up to a game, the field maintenance staff works about 80 hours to set the stage, Jason Smith, UF’s director of sports turf, said.
News
UF cuts designated Park and Ride lots for Fall, frustrating students
By Camila Pereira | Sep. 7, 2021The two Park and Ride lots that changed this Fall include the Flavet Field parking lot, which was restored to student green decal parking, and the commuter parking lot next to Garage 14, which is permanently closed because it is currently a construction site and will later be the site for the new Central Energy Plant Project, according to UF’s Campus Master Plan.
