COVID-19
The Avenue
Rate and Review: Hayley Williams “Petals for Armor”
By River Wells | May 10, 2020Williams creates a work all her own on her new solo album
Sports
Coronavirus Roundup: A return to sports is promising
By Bryan Matamoros | May 10, 2020It’s been nearly two months since COVID-19 brought the world of sports to a complete stop.
University
SG Budget Committee passes rent relief funding bill
By Meghan McGlone | May 10, 2020The bill must be passed by the Senate twice before it can take effect. If passed, it will transfer $500,000 from the SG reserve account to eligible students.
University
For many health care workers, a Mother’s Day unlike any other
By Avery Lotz | May 10, 2020Families of health care workers are celebrating Mother's Day differently this year.
News
Experts say Mother’s Day could save the floral industry
By Nicole Rodriguez | May 10, 2020Some shops have lost up to 90 percent of their business following the spread of COVID-19.
University
UF faculty juggle motherhood and work during quarantine
By Diane Hernandez | May 10, 2020Moms juggle their responsibilities as UF faculty and parents during quarantine.
University
Student mothers struggle to find balance in quarantine
By Ariana Aspuru | May 10, 2020Child care became elusive once COVID-19 spread. Its absence has caused student mothers to find a new normal juggling parenthood and academics.
Metro
Man arrested for indecent exposure in Tom Petty Park
By Sarah Mandile | May 10, 2020William Stewart was accused of masturbating in a pavilion.
Sports
Issiah Walker Jr. transfers to Miami
By Dylan O'Shea | May 9, 2020Offensive lineman Issiah Walker Jr. spent one semester at UF.
The Avenue
A social distancer’s guide to Mother’s Day
By Lonnie Numa | May 9, 2020There are still ways to celebrate your mom despite COVID-19
News
Food distribution resources available to Gainesville residents
By Natalia Galicza | May 9, 2020Establishments around Gainesville are offering resources to combat food insecurity intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro
Yellow fever mosquito found in downtown Gainesville
By Hannah Bobek | May 9, 2020The mosquito’s origins are not known, but a city official said a larva was found in November.
University
UF international students face challenges during COVID-19
By Kaelyn Cassidy | May 9, 2020Amid border closures and flight cancellations, international students are making difficult decisions about their summers.
News
SAT and ACT to be administered in person this summer
By Ariana Aspuru | May 9, 2020Statewide standardized testing is planning to resume in June, but deadlines for college admissions season remain up in the air. Questions still remain for Florida students who will not be able to take or retake standardized exams before their deadline due to COVID-19.
Metro
County threatened with lawsuit over face mask order
By Tristan Wood | May 9, 2020Gainesville Attorney Raemi Eagle-Glenn sent a letter threatening a lawsuit against Alachua County over its face mask ordinance. The order is being considered discriminatory toward people with medical conditions and disabilities.
University
Graduate school exams undergo changes during COVID-19
By Meghan McGlone | May 8, 2020Many exams will be administered online and proctored at home. The MCAT, however, will not.
University
The UF SG “Zoom bombing” investigation is closed
By Meghan McGlone | May 8, 2020An investigation into those who "Zoom bombed" UF's Student Government has officially closed. Though one participant was identified as a 13-year-old girl from Tennessee, no charges were filed against her.
University
UF student sues the Florida Board of Governors
By Nicole Rodriguez | May 8, 2020Anthony Rojas claims the school should reimburse students for fees after transitioning online and reducing student services because of COVID-19.
