University
Two appointed to UF’s Board of Trustees
By Elliott Nasby | Feb. 6, 2018A former banking executive and an Orlando-based lawyer have been appointed to the Board of Trustees.
COVID-19
The Avenue
Avenue Staff’s Guide to Changeville 2018
By Avenue Staff | Feb. 6, 2018Downtown Gainesville might give New Orleans a run for its money Thursday and Friday.
The Avenue
FEST Wrestling returns with The Love Cup
By Emma Witmer | Feb. 6, 2018FEST Wrestling is a showcase for the vibrant independent professional wrestling community that strives for inclusivity above all and a place where, sometimes, people get hit with chairs.
The Avenue
King Complex releases new music video
By Sofia Arriaga | Feb. 6, 2018Local experimental indie-electronic duo King Complex released a new music video for their popular song “Pulling Strings” Thursday on YouTube.
The Avenue
Neon Liger dance party to celebrate 10-year reunion
By Taylor McLamb | Feb. 6, 2018After seven consecutive years, Neon Liger’s exclusive dance parties reached icon status within the Gainesville community. They not only created a safe space for marginalized citizens but also a home for many up-and-coming DJs and electronic music fans.
The Avenue
Free concert downtown to celebrate Black History Month
By Gabriella Paul | Feb. 6, 2018David Ballard said Black History Month is celebrated in many ways over many years.
University
The second-largest UF college hired two new administrators. Each will earn $285,000.
By Hannah Maggiore | Feb. 6, 2018The second-largest UF college has hired two department chairs after months of searching.
University
‘Like having a guardian angel’: Woman becomes first to undergo heart implant surgery
By Kaylee Weber | Feb. 6, 2018Carla Collins keeps her composure.
Opinion
In defense of nostalgia
Feb. 6, 2018Today, we can listen to any song in a never-ending music library, and we have the power to stream nearly any movie ever made. But we always seem to revert to familiar classics in both categories. And there’s a reason why.
Opinion
Heartwarming TV ads aren’t fooling anyone
Feb. 6, 2018I grew up watching Super Bowl commercials that worked within the stereotype of them being created for laughter. They were essentially rodeo clowns.
Metro
A new hotel near The Standard will open soon
By Jessica Giles | Feb. 6, 2018Gainesville visitors will have a new hotel to choose from starting this month.
University
Challenge Party announces efforts to rename O’Connell Center
By Christina Morales | Feb. 6, 2018The Challenge Party is starting a petition to rename the O’Connell Center in a video announcement sent to The Alligator and posted on Facebook on Tuesday.
University
UF’s Islam on Campus held event to break Muslim stereotypes
By Vivian Nguyen | Feb. 6, 2018Alissa Adam learned the Arabic word, “Salam,” or “Peace” in English at an Islam Fair booth Monday.
Metro
Man sentenced to 50 years for the 2015 murder of a retired UF professor
By Paige Fry | Feb. 6, 2018A Gainesville man was convicted Monday for killing a retired UF professor and lighting his house on fire in 2015.
Sports
Florida women’s tennis team’s inexperience shows in recent defeat to Florida State
By River Wells | Feb. 5, 2018The Florida women’s tennis team is a tale of two extremes. With three freshmen and four seniors on the roster, the squad is a perfect balance of veterans and rookies.
Metro
Wawa convenience store may be coming to Gainesville
By Robert Lewis | Feb. 5, 2018A popular convenience store may be coming to Gainesville to fill your tank – and your stomach.
University
UF researchers used plant DNA to help with China’s conservation efforts
By Christine Skofronick | Feb. 5, 2018After nearly a decade of research, UF and Chinese botanists revealed the regions where China should focus plant conservation efforts.
Metro
Using a UF reference, judge says Florida cannot pick and choose which felons get to vote
By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 5, 2018A judge struck down Florida’s process of granting and denying voting rights to former felons while making a reference to his alma mater.
University
Sixth Starbucks will open this month at UF College of Law
By Amanda Rosa | Feb. 5, 2018Liandra Izquierdo will soon be able to order a grande green tea latte with soy milk and vanilla syrup in between law classes.
Sports
Florida’s women’s basketball team comes up short, drops third consecutive conference game
By Morgan McMullen | Feb. 5, 2018Down by two with 10 seconds remaining, Florida guard Funda Nakkasoglu circled to the right-side corner. She picked up her dribble after her defender stepped up. Five seconds left. Nakkasoglu made an outlet pass to teammate Delicia Washington, who instantly felt the presence of a Missouri player in her face. Three seconds left. Washington gave up the ball to forward Haley Lorenzen at the top of the key, who heaved a desperation three-pointer from well beyond the arc.
