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Mini crossword for Nov. 17, 2025

By Rohit Paranjape | Nov. 17

Play The Alligator's original mini crossword.

Members of the UF club rowing team practice in their boathouse in Gainesville on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Sports

Florida Club Rowing connects generations of Gators

By Nicole Lopez | Nov. 17

Forty years after Florida Club Rowing was founded, the bonds between Florida students and alumni are rippling across generations.

Gainesville resident Beth Kent and retired Director of the Harn Museum Rebecca Nagy look at a piece displayed during the Art from the Archives one-day exhibit at the Matheson History Museum, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

The Avenue

Art exhibit encapsulates over 170 years of Alachua County history

By Isabel Kraby | Nov. 17

A teary-eyed Althea Tombley-Carter stood in the gallery, reminiscing on the sacred history of her small town of Cross Creek.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

Sports

‘Emotionally draining’: DJ Lagway reflects on 2025 struggles after loss to Ole Miss

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 17

Trailing 27-24, the Gators were driving down the field, looking to reclaim their lead in the fourth quarter. After two successful third down conversions, UF found itself at the Ole Miss 30-yard line, facing a third and five to gain.

Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon (21) dunks during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Alex Condon channels All-American performance in Gators’ win against Hurricanes

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 16

Condon logged 15 first-half points, while four Gators reached double-digits.

Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5), middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) laugh together during a volleyball match against the Norfolk State Spartans on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Gators secure No. 5 seed for SEC Tournament: how they got here

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 16

After a season full of ups and downs, Florida wrapped up its regular season with a 14-10 record and a 9-6 record in Southeastern Conference play, securing the No. 5 seed in the SEC Tournament.

Florida forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) shoots during a NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Sports

Florida women’s basketball falls to Navy without McGill

By Isis Snow | Nov. 16

The Gators offense didn’t look the same without Liv McGill, as the Navy Midshipman picked up their second win against an SEC team in program history.

News

Hold the stockings, bring out the stuffing

By Isabella Cabrera | Nov. 16

From the perspective of a college student, November represents the transition period between the fun and crazy Halloween and the joyful cheer (and much-needed break) that comes in December.

Opinion

We need to change the way we ask questions

By Elliana Boyarshinov | Nov. 16

I recently came across a piece of advice online: To truly get to know someone, you should ask them about the last time they cried in public, because it reveals what they value.

The Avenue

Third film in ‘Now You See Me’ franchise does the trick

By Isabel Kraby | Nov. 16

Nearly a decade after the heist thriller’s sequel, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” welcomes back The Four Horsemen, a group of vigilante magicians I desperately wish were real.

Florida edge rusher Jayden Woods (15) after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

Sports

What can Florida take away from its loss against Ole Miss?

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 16

The Gators failed to keep up with the Rebels in the second half, surrendering 538 total yards.

Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) celebrates during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

News

Florida vs. Miami: Four keys for the Gators

By Jeffrey Serber | Nov. 16

The Gators haven’t played the Hurricanes since 2019

Certain Alachua County residents will see improved internet service by 2030 thanks to a combination of federal, local and private funding toward broadband expansion.

Metro

Alachua County residents to receive internet upgrades after over $35 million of funding

By Noah Lantor | Nov. 16

Certain Alachua County residents will see improved internet service by 2030 thanks to a combination of federal, local and private funding toward broadband expansion.

Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board member, poses for a portrait at her podium at the Alachua County School District on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Certain, who graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of Florida with an accounting degree, is one of two African American women who serve on the School Board. “If you’ve seen someone who’s done it, it sparks in your mind that you can do it,” Certain said.

Metro

State Board of Education zeroes in on Alachua County schools

By Logan McBride | Nov. 16

The Florida Board of Education turned its eye to Alachua County Public Schools Thursday as it grilled a school board member over her social media presence and announced an investigation into the school district’s disability services.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin raises his arms to the crowd after a win in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

Sports

Gators fall to Lane Kiffin, Rebels despite impressive first half

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 16

Florida lost out on bowl eligibility and suffered its third consecutive loss

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) during warmups before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

Sports

Gators DL Caleb Banks fails to return against Ole Miss

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 15

Florida's top interior defensive lineman has appeared in just one game this season.

Florida Gators defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) sings during warmups before a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

Sports

‘Help them through the process': How Thornton, Castell have built trust with Gators freshman defensive backs

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 15

Freshman J’Vari Flowers and others have earned more playing time than expected in their first years

Opinion

College Friend: How do I get my partner to go to therapy?

By Alejandra Agustin | Nov. 14

The best way to help your partner is to listen to him and his needs, not what you think he needs.

Florida Gators libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) celebrates during a NCAA Volleyball match on Friday, November 07, 2025.

Sports

Florida scrapes by Ole Miss in final regular-season SEC match

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 14

To close out its regular season, Florida snapped a three-match losing streak, defeating Ole Miss on Nov. 14.

The Gators celebrate a victory during the NCAA Regionals cross country meet on Friday, November 14, 2025 at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala. / UAA Communications photo by Dylan Cannella

Sports

Florida cross country takes penultimate step in historic season with wins at NCAA South Regionals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 14

Everything went according to plan for the Florida cross country teams at the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 14, as the women’s team and freshman men’s standout Kelvin Cheruiyot qualified for nationals.