Metro
UF student killed in Wednesday night hit and run near campus
By Grethel Aguila | Dec. 11, 2020Margaret A. Paxton was hit just before 11 p.m. while walking near 2000 W. University Ave.
COVID-19
Metro
More than 250 public school students and faculty in quarantine this week
By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 11, 2020As of Friday afternoon, ACPS has 81 active COVID-19 cases, according to the school district’s COVID-19 dashboard. This week, 258 are in quarantine — an increase of more than 100 since last week.
News
UF installs license plate recognition technology to increase campus security
By Julia Bauer | Dec. 11, 2020UF installed license plate readers at intersections around campus to improve safety and security. The license plate readers, installed in October, are cameras that constantly scan vehicle license plates and capture photos of the backs of vehicles.
The Avenue
Bidding farewell to the Gainesville restaurants lost this year
By Michelle Holder | Dec. 11, 2020While Gainesville may be a city landlocked in the middle of Florida, its lively food scene still manages to foster a cult following and rivals its culinary competition around the state.
The Avenue
Dance Alive National Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ returns to the Phillips Center
By Marlena Carrillo | Dec. 11, 2020The company’s 54th annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s two-act ballet will feature limited seating, and masks will be required for performers and audience members inside the venue.
Metro
Mold issues at West 20 apartments affect residents’ health
By Steven Walker | Dec. 10, 2020Multiple reports of mold came from residents living in different buildings on the West 20 property. It is unknown how widespread the issue is.
News
For the Navigators: the end of an era
By Lonnie Numa | Dec. 9, 2020Well, here we are, at the end of a year that happened to play the biggest Uno reverse card in all of history.
News
Light displays around Alachua County offer a way to celebrate the holiday season amid the pandemic
By Steven Walker | Dec. 9, 2020Spectators can drive in their own cars, safe from the outside world
News
Without closure, alumni face ups and downs moving past their time at UF
By Aurora Martínez | Dec. 9, 2020UF alumni not only missed the chance to walk up the stage and celebrate the culmination of their studies, but some also had to unexpectedly replan or readjust their career plans.
News
UF Student Government Senate meetings will remain virtual until March
By Lianna Hubbard | Dec. 9, 2020Senate President Cooper Brown and Senate President Pro-Tempore Gabriella Zlatanoff will keep UF Senate meetings virtual until their terms end in the beginning of March.
Opinion
Goodbye Column: Don’t let imposter syndrome stop you.
By Valentina Botero | Dec. 9, 2020Digital editor of The Avenue, Valentina Botero, says goodbye with a final column.
News
With more in-person classes inbound, students decide where to live
By Nora O'Neill | Dec. 9, 2020COVID-19-related apartment vacancies, as well as excitement and uncertainty surrounding the increase of in-person classes this Spring, are forcing UF students and Gainesville apartments alike to continue adjusting to housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
What mandatory COVID-19 testing will look like for UF students
By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 9, 2020The plans for mandatory COVID-19 testing was unveiled by UF Health’s Dr. Michael Lauzardo
Opinion
Goodbye column: I didn’t know I was sentimental until I had to say goodbye
By Emily Felts | Dec. 8, 2020I’m sad my time with The Alligator was short, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Sports
Smith stars, Briggs hits milestone in UF victory
By Declan Walsh | Dec. 8, 2020Guard Kiara Smith scored a career-high 27-points in the Gators win over FAU Monday.
News
UF braces for impact before students return to in-person classes in Spring
Dec. 8, 2020With Spring just over one month away, UF hammered out plans for a return to campus and face-to-face classes. Not much will change.
News
What happened in UF Student Government this Fall?
By Lianna Hubbard | Dec. 8, 2020UF Student Government had virtual events, in-person elections and sweeping UF Senate rule changes throughout the Fall.
News
UF navigates COVID-19 test accuracy
By Thomas Weber | Dec. 7, 2020UF’s COVID-19 testing capacity will be accelerated in the Spring as it becomes mandatory for thousands of students.
Sports
Gators grab USC transfer Yuxin Lin
By Michael Hull | Dec. 7, 2020Lin is currently ranked No. 18 in the World Amatuer Golf Rankings.
Opinion
Goodbye column: That’s all, folks
By Kyle Wood | Dec. 7, 2020It’s time to come clean – I transferred to UF for the opportunity to work at The Independent Florida Alligator.
