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(L-R) Adrian Walker (drums), Tristan Duncan (lead guitar), Dillon Basse (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Madeline Jarman (bass) and Taylor Allen (synth) make up local favorite flipturn. The band recently released their newest single, "Eleanor", which is the band's first new release in over a year.

The Avenue

flipturn tackles themes of self-doubt with new single ‘Eleanor’

By Marlena Carrillo | Sep. 18, 2019

The song introduces a new sound for the indie rock band.

The current Casualties lineup, from left to right: Rick Lopez, Jake Kolatis, David Rodriguez, Marc "Meggers" Eggers.

The Avenue

The Casualties to play at The Wooly

By Nick Hudson | Sep. 18, 2019

The punk band is promoting their latest album “Written in Blood”

Carl Stone performing at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tenn. in March

The Avenue

Electronic music pioneer Carl Stone performing at Heartwood Soundstage

By Cassidy Hopson | Sep. 18, 2019

Pulp Arts will host the world-renowned composer

The Avenue

Sofar Sounds offers secret concert experience

By Emma Barsky | Sep. 18, 2019

The next show will be Sept. 30

Forward Vanessa Kara earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors on Monday.

Sports

Pair of Gators will be key as team opens conference play

By Bryan Matamoros | Sep. 18, 2019

The Florida soccer team’s confidence has grown rapidly over the past week.

Sports

Chance changed UF's season

By Kyle Wood | Sep. 18, 2019

I feel that the reality of what happened Saturday night is lost on a lot of people.

Sports

Gators earn first win of the season

By Jack Braverman | Sep. 18, 2019

It wasn’t the trailblazing, birdie-filled golf that was good enough for third place in last week’s season-opener, but the Gators women’s golf team still managed to capture its first win of the season at the Glass City Invitational.

Marlie Monserez tallied 40 assists on Tuesday night.

Sports

Gators sweep Seminoles at home

By Mari Faiello | Sep. 18, 2019

Holly Carlton must have felt like she had the weight of the O’Dome on her shoulders after helping her team fight point after point in the second set, a frame the Gators trailed more than they led.

Florida safety Shawn Davis had two interceptions against Kentucky.

Sports

3 things to watch for in Tennessee game

By Dylan Rudolph | Sep. 18, 2019

No. 9 Florida begins its three-game homestand and second conference game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup with a lot of questions still left to be answered, so here are three things Florida fans should look out for during the game:

Yveline Saint Louis, a 19-year-old UF microbiology sophomore, and Torri McFarlane, a 19-year-old UF public relations sophomore, march down Fraternity Drive Tuesday afternoon during the protest for blue lights.

University

Protestors march down Fraternity Drive demanding blue lights

By Ana Escalante and Chasity Maynard | Sep. 17, 2019

When their representatives didn’t bring blue lights to Fraternity Drive, protesters brought the blue themselves.

University

The blue light conversations we haven’t had yet

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 17, 2019

Tuesday afternoon, approximately 200 protesters marched along UF’s Fraternity Row, the only place on campus without blue light emergency poles. These lights represent security and are designed to call law enforcement at the press of a button. The protest was organized by student leaders and the Gainesville chapter of the National Women’s Liberation Association. Since the protest was announced, the debate surrounding blue lights has been a point of controversy, finger pointing and a focal point of The Alligator’s news coverage for the past week.

Jordan Kovacs, a 21-year-old UF health science student eats dinner with Sophie Franklin, a 21-year-old UF biology student, at the Cheesecake Factory grand opening Tuesday night. About 150 people came to the opening, some waiting in line for up to two and a half hours to be seated. “I’ve been going back to the one at home for 10 years,” Kovacs said about the restaurant chain. “Of course I’m here for the opening night.”

Metro

Highly anticipated Cheesecake Factory opens on Tuesday

By Priya Dames | Sep. 17, 2019

Marlena Wesh, still in her business casual work clothes, sat on a bench outside of the new Cheesecake Factory building, which was already overflowing with people.

Students sit at voting stations at the Marston Science Library computer lab polling location and cast their votes for last Fall's Student Government elections on Sept. 25. Marston is one of several locations students can vote at on Wednesday.

University

SG Parties release platforms for upcoming elections

By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 17, 2019

It’s that time of year again.

Investigator Boyett approaches the scene Sunday night at the Jersey Mike’s in Butler Plaza.

Metro

UF student involved in Butler Plaza shooting released from jail

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 17, 2019

A UF student accused of shooting and injuring three people was released from the Alachua County Jail Monday afternoon on a bond of $30,000, according to jail officials.

Opinion

How reading can impact the rest of your life

By Hannah Whitaker | Sep. 17, 2019

Reading is important. This lesson is reiterated from the time we’re toddlers throughout our education. Despite constantly being told that reading is crucial for a successful life, many Americans lack basic reading skills. In 2017, it was reported that 43 percent of American adults read at an eighth-grade level or lower (Zoukis). Reading, however, is not just mere entertainment. Reading can determine one’s future.