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More welcome home, than welcome back

Aug. 21, 2018

As you take this year’s first steps across Reitz Union, through Turlington Plaza or into Library West, know that Gainesville, UF and The Alligator welcome you home. If this is your first time here, you’ll quickly become acquainted with what Gainesville has to offer. Prepare for the golden age between child and adult known as “college.” To those coming back: We missed you. Our town, schools and businesses are happy to have you back.

Opinion

How to voice your vote in Alachua

By TJ Pyche | Aug. 21, 2018

Welcome to Alachua County, Gators!

University

More than 200 new professors to start at UF in Fall

By Angela DiMichele | Aug. 21, 2018

The staff is mainly in the engineering department, according to a UF spokesperson

University

SG President: Your year ahead

By Ian Green | Aug. 21, 2018

Hey Gators!

University

After a top 10 ranking, what comes next for UF?

Aug. 21, 2018

President Kent Fuchs reflects on UF's recent goals and what's in store

Coach Becky Burleigh (center) celebrates with her team following its victory over USF in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Despite great play from Cassidy Lindley, UF still has work to do

By River Wells | Aug. 21, 2018

Freshman Cassidy Lindley has propelled the Gators during their two-game winning streak to start the season. The rookie midfielder was credited with an assist on Florida’s first goal in its 2-1 win against Washington in the season opener.

Redshirt senior setter Allie Monserez will be a leader for the Gators this year. Her sister, Marlie, joins her on the team this season.

Sports

Three players to look out for this season

By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 21, 2018

With the Gators volleyball team kicking off its 2018 season against No. 2 Nebraska on Friday, let’s look at some of the players to watch for this upcoming season.

Sports

Don't be a lemming: Florida will be playing on New Year's Day

By Morgan Meets the Eye | Aug. 21, 2018

The start of a new semester means facing some hard truths.

Florida running back Malik Davis was leading the Gators in rushing last season before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.

Sports

PREDICTION: Who's slated for a breakout season in 2018?

By Alligator Staff report | Aug. 21, 2018

The UF football team kicks off its season on Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Alligator's football writers — Mark Stine, Alanis Thames, Morgan McMullen and Jake Dreilinger — debate who will have the biggest breakout season on the team.

Metro

Ransom-note-esque promotional materials cause local scare

By Bailey LeFever | Aug. 21, 2018

The notes were smeared in fake blood and said people were being watched

Metro

GPD: Man arrested for possessing 3.6 pounds of meth

By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 21, 2018

The Tampa man was found with crystal meth after driving erratically, according to police

University

GPD: Man arrested for cocaine possession found near apartment complex

By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 21, 2018

A Gainesville man was arrested Monday morning after Gainesville Police found cocaine baggies floating in swamp water, according to the arrest report.

University

Gainesville hopes to get rid of plastic straws by 2040

By Dana Cassidy | Aug. 21, 2018

A city commissioner is pushing to get rid of plastic straws, joining other cities nationwide

Metro

Oops. City accidentally links website with conversation about Richard Spencer.

By Christina Morales | Aug. 21, 2018

In the recording, officials say Spencer was welcome back because he helped the economy

[FILE PHOTO] 35-year-old Lilliemarie Gore leads students of Idylwild Elementary School through a series of math exercises. Mrs. Gore was awarded the title of "2017-2018 Alachua County Teacher of the Year" earlier this month.

Metro

Alachua County Public Schools unveils equity plan to close achievement gap

By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 21, 2018

After the school district led inequality in the state, officials have been working on a plan to close the gap

Representatives from Gainesville Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee and Fight Toxic Prisons listen while an inmate speaks over the phone.

University

A week-long prison strike started Tuesday. Here’s how Gainesville activists prepared.

By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 21, 2018

The strike calls for a recognition of prisoner's human rights and improved living conditions

University

Tennis court near Flavet Field repurposed to 225-space parking lot

By Christina Morales | Aug. 21, 2018

The new, temporary lot is meant to make up for the 600 parking spots lost during construction.

University

New UF arts dean studied ballet, martial arts and club dancing

By Angela DiMichele | Aug. 21, 2018

New College of the Arts dean Onyekwere P. Ozuzu draws from background in dance to lead college

University

Seven new counselors to work at the CWC by the end of the year

By Gillian Sweeney | Aug. 21, 2018

After the UF Board of Trustees approved 12 new mental health counselors, the wellness center is working to hire seven new ones

Coach Dan Mullen (right) evaluates his quarterbacks and running backs during fall camp. At Monday's press conference, he said he'll be evaluating the starting quarterback contenders over the next couple of days.

Sports

Biggest takeaways from Mullen’s press conference

By Mark Stine | Aug. 20, 2018

A quarterback decision is coming soon Florida and Charleston Southern kick off in under two weeks at the Swamp, and according to UF head coach Dan Mullen, the quarterback that starts on Sept. 1 will be the guy he goes with for the SEC opener against Kentucky on Sept. 8.