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Holocaust survivor speaks at UF Chabad
By Alabama Weninegar | Jan. 23Close to 400 people gathered at Chabad UF to listen to a Holocaust survivor speak about endurance and faith Wednesday evening.
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UF Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative implements new wastewater pump station in Nizhyn
By Alabama Weninegar | Jan. 22Thanks to efforts from a group of UF students, a city in Ukraine now has a more reliable and energy-efficient wastewater pump.
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Krishna Lunch launches online fundraiser for equipment
By Leona Masangkay | Jan. 19Hare Krishna, a religious organization providing donation-based vegetarian meals, created a GoFundMe on Nov. 26, 2025, for new lunch equipment, including new food carts and a truck. The improvements would help make midday lunch distribution smoother, said Adi Syama, the 36-year-old Krishna member who organized the fundraising website.
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UF Student Health Care Center to discontinue gender-affirming care
By Leona Masangkay | Jan. 15The UF Student Health Care Center will no longer provide therapeutic gender-affirming care to students, effective May 1.
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Some UF Venezuelan students have new hopes of returning home. Others aren’t so sure.
By Dulce Rodriguez-Escamilla | Jan. 11Students now say they’re experiencing a renewed optimism they might return to Venezuela, either temporarily or permanently. Others remain skeptical, voicing concerns over present and future U.S. involvement.
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Are freshmen still feeling the pressure? Checking back in as the Fall semester ends
By Madeline Herring | Dec. 9In the beginning of the semester, The Alligator asked four freshmen what clubs they were interested in joining. As the semester ends, we checked back in with them to see if they kept with them and how their commitments have impacted them.
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UF international students find community, share culture at Thanksgiving potluck
By Marin Chester | Nov. 22Autumnal jazz poured down the stairs of the Gator Wesley Foundation Thursday night as guests arrived with crockpots and take-out trays in tow.
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UF’s Smathers Library caps centennial year with 5K
By Ornella Moreno | Oct. 27The Smathers Centennial 5K race brought students, faculty and community members together Sunday morning, turning UF’s walkways into a moving tribute to 100 years of Smathers Library history.
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Homecoming starts with cakes to faces at DJ Steve Aoki’s Gator Growl set
By Madeline Herring | Oct. 18Cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki headlined UF's Gator Growl, an annual Homecoming pep rally and concert.
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UF celebrates 102nd Homecoming with spirit, gators and tradition
By Alligator Staff report | Oct. 17Hundreds of UF alumni, students and families flooded campus and its surrounding streets to celebrate the school’s 102nd annual Homecoming Friday.
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UF Soulfest brings international dance, music to the stage
By Leona Masangkay | Oct. 11Dozens of students danced and sang on stage under colorful lights Friday evening in the name of homecoming spirit and school pride.
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Goodbye, delivery fees: New student-made app lets UF users give and get favors
By Madeline Herring | Sep. 17The concept is simple. Need a favor, give a favor.
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Marston Starbucks transitions to mobile order only
By Noah Lantor | Sep. 12Meal swipes and credit cards no longer work at Marston Science Library’s Starbucks — from now on, the Starbucks app must take your order.
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Beloved UF campus cat Tenders bounces back after brief injury
By Madeline Herring | Aug. 30Tenders, UF's famous campus cat, recently recovered from a cut on her tongue. She has since rejoined her Tolbert Hall area.
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The club hunt has started, and freshmen feel the pressure
By Madeline Herring | Aug. 25As the school year starts off, some freshmen feel pressure to join clubs to get the “college experience.” But it can be a balancing act to handle school work and the demand of clubs.
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Cake-throwing DJ Steve Aoki to headline UF Homecoming show
By Angelique Rodriguez | Aug. 22Electronic DJ Steve Aoki will headline UF's Gator Growl pep rally in October.
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‘Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston cooks up a crowd at UF speaker event
By Angelique Rodriguez | Aug. 22Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston spoke to thousands of UF students about his acting career, behind-the-scenes memories and life advice Thursday evening in the O’Connell Center.
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A guide to where to work up a sweat in Gainesville
By Elizabeth Maguire | Aug. 18Adjusting to college can be an emotional experience, but physical activity is commonly cited as an effective strategy in navigating it. Routine physical activity can benefit a student’s life on campus, and Gainesville has a wide range of exercise options.
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Finding your place: UF students and faculty share their favorite campus spots
By Swasthi Maharaj | Aug. 15Looking around the UF campus, you might catch friends sprawled out under the shade of trees, tour groups weaving through the rush of Turlington or someone feeding the campus cats near Pugh Hall. These spots hold memories of thousands of students and faculty members, marking traditions and shaping a campus life beyond lecture halls and exams.
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Hispanic and Latino student groups usher in new school year at UF
By Candy Fontana-Verde | Aug. 13The Hispanic community at the University of Florida represents the largest minority group. To offer a space for students who want to feel connected to their heritage, student organizations host activities and programs that celebrate Latin culture, promote connection and help new and returning students find their place on campus.
