News
Challenge 2050 receives national award for its work
By Sophie Feinberg | Sep. 26, 2017UF’s Challenge 2050 Project was just an idea in 2013.
COVID-19
The Avenue
Chance the Rapper premieres new music on ‘The Late Show’
By Emma Witmer | Sep. 26, 2017On Monday night, Chance the Rapper took to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to do what Chance does best: speak truth and drop new music.
The Avenue
Producer duo Golf Clap to perform at Simon’s Thursday
By Taylor McLamb | Sep. 26, 2017Energetic electronic duo Golf Clap, from Detroit, will be performing at Simon’s Nightclub this Thursday, presented by Over Easy Creative and Lucid Nightlife.
The Avenue
‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ is more of the same, but bigger
By Alex Watson Tremellen | Sep. 26, 2017If you thought “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was outlandish enough, you’re in for quite a ride with the sequel. “Kick-Ass” director Matthew Vaughn returns for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” and gets right to the action with a car chase through London with Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” blaring in the background.
The Avenue
Savants of Soul to perform, broadcast show via livestream
By Isabelle Resnick | Sep. 26, 2017A nine-piece band whose sound is deeply rooted in 1960s soul will make a nod toward the modern Friday at Heartwood Soundstage.
Metro
Rep. Clovis Watson Jr. talks voter rights at labor coalition meeting
By David Hoffman | Sep. 26, 2017Rachel B. never imagined that when she would first meet her state house representative, she’d be on her knees.
Metro
ACSO: Man attacks elderly, handicapped man in Micanopy
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017A Gainesville man was arrested early Monday morning after assaulting an elderly, handicapped man in Micanopy.
Metro
ACSO: Inmate charged, choked fellow inmate
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017An Alachua County Jail inmate faces charges after he attacked a fellow inmate Monday, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said.
Metro
GPD: Homeless man arrested for stealing cash register
By Catie Wegman | Sep. 26, 2017A homeless man was arrested Monday afternoon after he stole a cash register from a convenience store in downtown Gainesville.
News
Newell Hall among on-campus facilities closed on gameday
By Christina Morales | Sep. 26, 2017As Shannon Moriarty searched for a place to study on campus, she was surprised to see the otherwise 24/7 Newell Hall closed.
Metro
Local bookstore to close
By Jessica Giles | Sep. 26, 2017Terri Bailey spent the last $20 in her pocket on a book. It was inevitable, she said.
News
Bob Graham Center registers dozens of voters
By Olivia Sahnger | Sep. 26, 2017On National Voter Registration Day, 68 UF students registered to vote.
Sports
Lost in suspension news, Del Rio to start against Vanderbilt
By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 25, 2017Luke Del Rio’s biggest strength during Florida’s preseason quarterback battle was, in his own words, “consistency.” He was said to be a veteran who knew the offense, and one who didn’t make many mistakes. His first drive of 2017 didn’t show that.
Sports
After two days, men’s golf team leading Texas tournament; women finish third in Oklahoma
By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 25, 2017Coach J.C. Deacon’s decision to stick Andy Zhang into the UF men’s golf team’s starting lineup is paying off, as Florida is tied for the lead with one round to go at the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas.
Opinion
Alligator endorsement: Inspire Party
Sep. 25, 2017Student Government elections are here again, and the drama has come with it. So far, this election cycle has been defined by the emergence of a new minority party to go up against Impact Party — and memes. Don’t forget the memes.
News
Independent candidates share campaign ideas
By Jimena Tavel | Sep. 25, 2017Out of the 86 students who decided to run for a Student Government seat this Fall, only two are not running with a party.
News
Independent candidates, Inspire Party hold public forum
By Jimena Tavel | Sep. 25, 2017Inspire Party President Ben Lima began a Student Government public forum Monday by criticizing Impact Party for not attending the event.
Sports
Suspended players tried to use stolen credit card information to buy electronics, per UPD sworn complaint
By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 25, 2017According to UPD reports, all nine players are accused of systematically taking other peoples' credit card information, using the information to add money to their UF Bookstore debit accounts, and buying electronics like laptops, headphones and iPads.
Metro
Tropical Smoothie employee calls customer ‘Black Chick’ on receipt
By David Hoffman | Sep. 25, 2017Grabbing a drink from Tropical Smoothie Cafe is always the same for Cassandra Peoples. One “Detox Island” smoothie to-go. $5.49 at the register.
News
Updated travel ban creates unexpecting supporters, dissent
By Romy Ellenbogen | Sep. 25, 2017Carlota Bonnet didn’t expect herself to agree with President Donald Trump.
