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UF's secondary, led by cornerback C.J. Henderson, has forced 12 interceptions this season. It grabbed three picks against AU.

Sports

Florida passes its biggest test of season, so far

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 6, 2019

Kyree Campbell was right: The Gators indeed played “big boy ball” Saturday night.

The Gators' defense shut down true freshman Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, sacking him twice and forcing three interceptions — including one from safety Shawn Davis (31). The Tigers were held scoreless during the second half.

Sports

The Gators are playoff contenders

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 6, 2019

Like many others before Saturday, I had serious doubts about the potential of this Florida football team. Yes, it was undefeated. Yes, it had talent on both sides of the ball. But the way it won its games left a lot to be desired.

Members of U.S. President Donald Trump's family and others listen to him speak during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. From right to left, Tiffany Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump and Lara Trump. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Metro

#CHOMPTRUMP protest calls for SG resignations

By Ana Escalante | Oct. 6, 2019

Protest organizers want more than Donald Trump Jr.’s speech at UF to be canceled.

Ben Kamberg, a 20-year-old UF political science sophomore, waits in line Friday evening to play a game of Plinko before the concert started at Gator Growl. Kamberg said he is a Chase Rice fan and that he likes country because he comes from a rural part of Florida.

News

Gator Growl crowd gets loud for performers Chase Rice, LANCO, Blanco Brown

By Marlena Carrillo | Oct. 6, 2019

As the Gator growled, the line dancing began.

Somewhere Along the Way Art Gallery and Wine Cafe hangs up signs about its closing sale in its storefront.

Metro

Downtown art gallery closes last weekend after year of business

By Stamatina Copulos | Oct. 6, 2019

Gainesville residents will no longer be able to sip rosé as they browse local art.

A masked protester sets fire to a China 70th anniversary celebration banner in Hong Kong, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that protesters are banned from wearing masks to conceal their identities in a hardening of the government's stance against the 4-month-old demonstrations. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Opinion

The modern risks of caring in a dangerous world

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 6, 2019

It’s dangerous to care.

Pawan Badisa (right) poses with the Chipotle given to him at Century Tower after his sign was shown on ESPN's College GameDay. He received a DM from Chipotle letting him know his order was waiting for him at the tower and that he would be given free Chipotle for a year.

News

Three UF Students win free Chipotle burritos after getting signs on College GameDay

By Nora O'Neill | Oct. 6, 2019

Pawan “PJ” Badisa and Gators Football both won big Saturday.

Metro

Walmart employee charged with stealing $25,000 out of cash registers

By Jordyn Kalman | Oct. 6, 2019

A Gainesville man was arrested around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday after police said he stole $25,000 from Walmart cash registers.

Metro

Man charged with beating, raping pregnant girlfriend to kill baby

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 6, 2019

A Gainesville man was arrested Friday after he was accused of beating and raping his pregnant girlfriend to kill his unborn son.

Florida made a statement with its 24-13 win over Auburn.

Sports

Florida proved itself against Auburn

By Sam Campisano | Oct. 5, 2019

One of my best friends goes to a school a couple hours northwest of Gainesville that has a propensity for a certain tomahawk chant that has been generating some controversy lately.

UF quarterback Kyle Trask lost three fumbles against Auburn.

Sports

Florida topples Auburn despite four turnovers

By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 5, 2019

There’s usually a pretty surefire way to lose a game against a good team: Just give the ball away.

Lamical Perine's 88-yard touchdown run put the game out of Auburn's reach.

Sports

Defense pushes Florida past Auburn

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 5, 2019

A morning of festivities led into an afternoon of football in Gainesville, surrounded by a raucous Florida crowd. College GameDay, a top-10 matchup and an SEC rivalry incited more than 90,000 fans into a frenzy, and every tackle produced a near-earthquake cheer.

News

What are UF students listening to?

By Christopher Cann | Oct. 4, 2019

UF has an all-encompassing taste in music

Behind the scenes of Arrows in Action’s Hot Pockets unboxing video. The band’s manager, Jacob McKay, films bassist Tony Farah, guitarist Matt Fowler, lead vocalist Victor Viramontes-Pattison and drummer Jesse Frimmel (from left to right).

The Avenue

Arrows in Action is the “Hot Pockets band”

By Morgan Goldwich | Oct. 4, 2019

The band’s interaction highlights the importance of a digital presence

Sports

Gators ready for important weekend of tournaments

By Noah Ram | Oct. 4, 2019

The Gators women’s tennis team will have an opportunity to bounce back this weekend, after a subpar performance at the USTA Fall Ranked Spotlight this past weekend.

Sports

Picks Column: Week 6

Oct. 4, 2019

Another week of the college football season is in the books, and it still feels like we don’t know anything about any of these teams.

Forward Vanessa Kara (27) has scored six times in her last five appearances.

Sports

Shorthanded Florida welcomes 12th-ranked Texas A&M

By Bryan Matamoros | Oct. 4, 2019

Florida’s soccer team won’t have two prominent players for its conference bout against No. 12 Texas A&M this weekend.

Sophomore Thayer Hall will go head-to-head against fellow outside hitter Leah Edmond, who leads Kentucky in kills (179).

Sports

Preview: Florida vs. UK

By Mari Faiello | Oct. 4, 2019

Heading into their third SEC matchup of the season, the No. 12 Gators (11-2, 2-0 SEC) will make their conference road debut against the 15th-ranked Wildcats on Sunday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky.

Sydney Brandenburg, director of the homecoming, hugs Evan Curry, one of the homecoming court members.

News

More than a popularity contest: Inside UF’s Homecoming Leadership Pageant

By Jordyn Kalman | Oct. 3, 2019

As students, faculty and Gator fans gather in a darkening field for Gator Growl, the buzz of voices quiets as the announcer once again crowns the Homecoming king and queen.

News

UF 10-year development plan leaves graduate students worried about housing

By Hope Dean | Oct. 3, 2019

When UF computer science graduate student Michael Sanchez found UF’s 10-year master plan online, he searched the housing section for the keyword “graduate.” Out of the 20 results, only one wasn’t connected to the word “undergraduate.”