Opinion
Darts and Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 29, 2019“Yes, Mom. I am prepared for the hurricane. Yes. Uh-huh.” You roll your eyes and shift your cell to the other ear.
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Opinion
Unsolicited advice from a 1L survivor.
By Preston Jones | Aug. 29, 2019Full disclosure: I pick my column topics based on how easy they are to write. A piece about my academic struggles? I can crank that out in an hour. Topics about the law school culture at UF, a more in-depth think piece on some political topic or (heaven forbid) a nuanced look at the student organization funding “crisis”? We’ll save those for a week when I’m not already procrastinating on my class assignments.
News
Ribbon-cutting for new IBC, La Casita announced for November
By Lina Ruiz | Aug. 29, 2019In 2017, two wooden houses on University Avenue, meant to bring comfort to Latinx and black UF students, were torn down.
Metro
UF Resident Assistant charged with battery after student accused him of trying to 'finger her,' police say
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 29, 2019A UF resident assistant was arrested Wednesday night after a female student told police he tried to sexually batter her.
Metro
Hurricane Dorian now expected to hit Florida as Category 4
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 29, 2019Hurricane Dorian could potentially hit Florida as a Category 4 storm Sunday evening.
Metro
Hurricane Dorian expected to make landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 28, 2019Gov. Ron Desantis has declared a state of emergency following Hurricane Dorian’s expected landfall in Florida.
The Avenue
Progressive rock set to take over downtown Gainesville Friday
By Nick Hudson | Aug. 27, 2019The Free Fridays Concert Series is hosting a celebration of ‘70s progressive rock bands, featuring local keyboardist Brad Bangstad.
The Avenue
UF alumnus Joey Briggs’ 100-day journey around the world
By Morgan Goldwich | Aug. 27, 2019He traveled to over 15 countries as part of the Yuujou project.
The Avenue
Eating Vegan in Gainesville: It's Easier Than You Think
By Alexa Spicer | Aug. 27, 2019Take a look at some of the best places to stick to your vegan diet in Gainesville.
News
UF researchers discover two compounds to fight deadly tropical disease
By Nora O'Neill | Aug. 27, 2019A team of UF researchers discovered two molecular compounds that can fight off melioidosis, a potentially fatal disease.
Metro
Potential hurricane may make landfall in Florida
By Ana Escalante | Aug. 27, 2019Labor Day weekend plans might be rained out.
News
Students discuss funding issues, new Gator Coalition established at first SG Senate meeting of semester
By Emma McAvoy | Aug. 27, 2019After student organization leaders pleaded with Impact and Inspire senators for funding, they learned they were also speaking to a third party.
Metro
Eastside High School star quarterback chosen for Netflix show
By Melissa Hernandez | Aug. 27, 2019A local football star is coming soon to a screen near you.
Sports
Florida football: 5 of the best quotes from Tuesday’s practice
By Sam Campisano | Aug. 27, 2019The dust has settled after Florida’s uninspiring 24-20 season-opening win over Miami. With the team back in Gainesville, the media had the chance to speak with players and coaches after Tuesday’s practice. Here are five of the most interesting quotes:
Multimedia
Dancing Queens: Pride Student Union’s Fall Welcome Assembly
By Margaret Dotson | Aug. 27, 2019The Pride Student Union (PSU) at UF hosted a welcome assembly and drag show Monday night in the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union to shed light on the queer perspectives.
Sports
Gators head to Los Angeles to play two top 5 opponents
By Graham Marsh | Aug. 27, 2019Florida’s soccer team is in the middle of a five-match road trip. This stretch features five top 25 opponents, three top 5 opponents and a contest against the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles.
Sports
By the way, the Gators won
By Kyle Wood | Aug. 27, 2019You don’t have to look far to find critics of Florida football’s Week 0 performance.
News
Stolen skink? Police investigating missing lizard from Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 27, 2019Authorities are investigating the possible theft of a skink from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the college’s police.
Metro
UF Police unsure who broke Weaver Hall door overnight
By April Rubin | Aug. 27, 2019An unknown individual broke the main glass panel door of UF’s Weaver Hall between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
