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Florida students at low risk for seasonal depression — but still get “winter blues”

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 2, 2024

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that reoccurs in a pattern about four months out of the year — often during the winter. SAD doesn’t occur often among Floridians, with people from Alaska or New England more likely to develop the disorder. But many Floridians still suffer from a less extreme version: the “winter blues” or “holiday blues.”

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Here’s how Gen Z voted — or didn’t

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 22, 2024

In anticipation of Election Day, political analysts debated whether Gen Z could tip the partisan scales. Despite not having an official turnout number, some trends have begun to emerge among the newest demographic of voters.

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Understanding racial disparities in Gainesville gun violence

By Vivienne Serret | Nov. 18, 2024

In a sample The Alligator collected of 571 gun-related criminal cases from 2019 to 2023, more than 441 defendants identified as Black. About 46% of these defendants were found guilty. In contrast, 130 sampled cases included white defendants, with only 39% receiving guilty sentences.

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Alachua County hosts summit for drafted climate action plan

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Nov. 16, 2024

Following the completion of the county vulnerability assessment in July, the event offered a first look into the county’s climate action plan. The plan, which has been in development since 2020, is split into three themes: resilience, mitigation and quality of life. 

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Gainesville has a new plasma center. What are the ethics of paying for blood?

By Zoey Thomas | Nov. 15, 2024

Plasma donation centers, such as the new BioLife Plasma Services, are bringing in donors and re-igniting ethical questions. Some argue targeting low-income donors violates two medical ethics principles: autonomy and justice.

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The ‘iconic, charismatic’ monarch: a once common species may soon be endangered

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Nov. 14, 2024

In light of habitat loss and population decline, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may give monarch butterflies a slot under the Endangered Species Act by December. The species, which was once exceedingly more common than some other pollinators, has dwindled in the last two decades.

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‘The quintessential queer salon’: Goldenrod Parlor redefines haircuttery in Gainesville

By Noor Sukkar | Nov. 8, 2024

Tucked between Sunshine Records and Flashback’s Recycled Fashions, the nearly 1,600-square-foot hair salon is accompanied by the aroma of chatter and color, paired with a warm greeting from stylists at work.

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Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 6, 2024

Voters also had the opportunity to vote on multiple local referendums and six state amendments. Amendments 3 and 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana and limit government interference for abortions, both failed. State amendments need 60% public approval to pass, while local referendums only need a majority to vote in favor. 

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Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 5, 2024

Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass. 

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Voter apathy remains high among Alachua County unhoused population

By Vivienne Serret | Nov. 4, 2024

While this election cycle is pivotal for many, many unhoused people remain uninclined to vote. Besides politics, homeless individuals also struggle to feel comfortable with other government-sponsored fields. 

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Over half of Alachua County voters cast ballots ahead of Election Day

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 1, 2024

In Alachua County, over 50% of registered voters have already cast their vote. According to the UF election lab, over 60 million citizens across America have voted as of Oct. 31.

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How to make it out of the darkness

By Noor Sukkar | Nov. 1, 2024

Nine years after her father’s passing, Candi Morris said she advocates to any group she can about the warning signs of suicide across age demographics. 

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College student eating disorders are on the rise. Here’s what to know.

By Zoey Thomas | Oct. 28, 2024

Since 2013, eating disorders on campus have risen steadily. College has long proved a catalytic time for developing eating disorders — illnesses of obsession with food that may take the form of anorexia, bulimia or binge eating.

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UF TikTokers discuss life as a social media influencer

By Rachel Mish | Oct. 24, 2024

Lough and Gibson Ardoline live their days as social media influencers on the UF campus, bringing their following along with them. With hundreds of thousands of followers across TikTok and Instagram, they face criticism and support, saying there are misconceptions about content creation.  

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‘A massive shame’: East Gainesville struggles with resources, disaster preparation

By Vivienne Serret | Oct. 23, 2024

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, both deadly, left widespread damage across Florida’s Gulf Coast. While Gainesville remained mostly unscathed, the eastern part of the city still struggled to receive aid and prepare for the worst. 

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A voter guide to the six state amendments this election

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 21, 2024

One important and often confusing part of this year’s election cycle is the six constitutional amendments that voters can decide on which require 60% voter approval to pass into law. If approved, these amendments would become a permanent part of Florida’s state constitution and could not be bypassed by any act of legislation. Despite being non-partisan amendments, voters across Florida stand divided on each issue.

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After losing everything to hurricanes, Floridians grapple with leaving permanently

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Oct. 20, 2024

As coastal residents flee the threat of storms and rising seas, inland areas like North Central Florida prepare for a possible influx of these environmental refugees, otherwise known as climate migrants.

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Alachua County weathers two hurricanes in two weeks, resumes recovery

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Oct. 14, 2024

The short-lived reprieve from Hurricane Helene came to a sudden stop when Milton swept through Alachua County. The hurricane ended hopes for a return to normalcy, forcing students and locals into a second scramble before the approaching storm.

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Elections are next month. What are organizations doing to register Gen Z?

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 8, 2024

Oct. 7 marked the final day for new voter registrations in Florida for the Nov. 5 general election. Registration organizations sought to reach Gen Z, the youngest voting bloc, which has traditionally had low voter turnout.

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One year later: Where do UF’s pro-Israel, pro-Palestine communities stand?

By Vivienne Serret | Oct. 7, 2024

The Israel-Gaza conflict has been a source of controversy for several decades but was most notably amplified after Oct. 7, 2023, when the militant group Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel. The attack killed 1,200, mostly civilians, with 250 taken as hostages to the Gaza strip.