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Schuyler Bailar, 23, the first Division 1 NCAA trans-athlete speaks about his life Friday to students. His speech marked the culmination of events put on by Pride Student Union celebrating National Coming Out Day.

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First NCAA Divison I transgender athlete speaks at UF

By Tien Le | Oct. 13, 2019

Schuyler Bailar thought he lost his Harvard acceptance before he even started college.

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Taming involvement culture on campus

By Matthew Diaz | Oct. 13, 2019

About a week ago, I was in a discussion focusing on what made UF alumni special. I learned that several companies specifically seek out our alumni above all others, but I never learned why.

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Questions to ask other than, “What are you going to do with that major?”

By Lauren Rousseau | Oct. 13, 2019

As college students, our majors are closely tied to our identities, whether we like to admit it or not.

The construction of the Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence is projected to cost more than $70 million, which is $20 million more than its projected cost. The building is located between the Reitz Union and Weimer Hall, and it will house study rooms and labs.

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UF surpasses two historically black universities in most African American female engineering faculty nationwide

By Chasity Maynard | Oct. 13, 2019

Denise Simmons sees herself reflected in her students, and she hopes her students feel the same.

Jasmine Linares, a 21-year-old biology junior, marches alongside other protesters opposing Donald Trump Jr.'s speech Thursday night.

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Hundreds protest against Trump Jr., Guilfoyle

By Alyssa Feliciano | Oct. 10, 2019

A protester hoisted a sign reading “Three I’s for Trump: impeach, indict, imprison,” above the crowd.

The Blount Center Board of Directors break ground at the new Blount Campus building at Santa Fe College Wednesday morning. Once completed, the building will act as a hub for “business innovation” and will include classrooms, labs and other student support and service areas.“Without this great city, this campus would have never been here,” said Santa Fe College president Dr. Jackson N. Sasser during the ceremony.

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Santa Fe College to build new Blount Campus

By Lexi Bryant | Oct. 10, 2019

Jackson Sasser shoveled the first piece of ground for Santa Fe’s new campus Wednesday, which will be completed after his term as president is over.

An attendee from the 2018 ButterflyFest holds a butterfly in her wings.

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Museum to host 14th annual ButterflyFest

By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 10, 2019

Butterfly wings will flutter among UF students at the Florida Museum of Natural History on Saturday.

Donald Trump Jr speaks at a Louisiana GOP rally in Lafayette, La,m for both Republican gubernatorial candidates. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)

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Live Blog: Donald Trump Jr. comes to UF

By Alyssa Feliciano | Oct. 10, 2019

Tonight, Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle give a keynote address at the University Auditorium.

Ben Lima, a 21-year-old political science senior and Inspire Party senator-elect for District D, speaks out against the use of student activities and service fees funds to host Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle as Accent speakers at a Student Government meeting Tuesday night.

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SG Senate in limbo while new senators wait for confirmation

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 8, 2019

Senators elected into UF Student Government two weeks ago still can’t start their new jobs.

ACCENT Speakers Bureau distributed about 840 tickets to the Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle speaking event on Thursday. ACCENT planned to distribute the rest of the tickets today to Alachua County residents but all were claimed by students.

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Tickets for Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle speech sold out amid controversy

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 8, 2019

The UF Student Body is preparing for Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Gainesville arrival.

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How to be safe in an uncertain world

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 8, 2019

As college students, we’re used to neglecting our personal needs. Endless nights of studying and partying comes with the job description, and we tend to remove taking care of our health from the equation.

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Paul Broadie II selected as new president of Santa Fe College

By Hope Dean | Oct. 8, 2019

Paul Broadie II was one of 62 applicants competing to be Santa Fe College’s next president. Then he was one of two.

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Letter to the Editor: Leaders of UF hide behind a title

Oct. 8, 2019

Editor’s Note: This letter was sent anonymously. It was fact checked by The Alligator’s copy desk.

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Turning Point USA founder to come to UF

By Ashley Lazarski | Oct. 8, 2019

The Turning Point USA founder will speak at UF next month.

Ben Kamberg, a 20-year-old UF political science sophomore, waits in line Friday evening to play a game of Plinko before the concert started at Gator Growl. Kamberg said he is a Chase Rice fan and that he likes country because he comes from a rural part of Florida.

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Gator Growl crowd gets loud for performers Chase Rice, LANCO, Blanco Brown

By Marlena Carrillo | Oct. 6, 2019

As the Gator growled, the line dancing began.

Pawan Badisa (right) poses with the Chipotle given to him at Century Tower after his sign was shown on ESPN's College GameDay. He received a DM from Chipotle letting him know his order was waiting for him at the tower and that he would be given free Chipotle for a year.

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Three UF Students win free Chipotle burritos after getting signs on College GameDay

By Nora O'Neill | Oct. 6, 2019

Pawan “PJ” Badisa and Gators Football both won big Saturday.

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What are UF students listening to?

By Christopher Cann | Oct. 4, 2019

UF has an all-encompassing taste in music

Sydney Brandenburg, director of the homecoming, hugs Evan Curry, one of the homecoming court members.

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More than a popularity contest: Inside UF’s Homecoming Leadership Pageant

By Jordyn Kalman | Oct. 3, 2019

As students, faculty and Gator fans gather in a darkening field for Gator Growl, the buzz of voices quiets as the announcer once again crowns the Homecoming king and queen.

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UF 10-year development plan leaves graduate students worried about housing

By Hope Dean | Oct. 3, 2019

When UF computer science graduate student Michael Sanchez found UF’s 10-year master plan online, he searched the housing section for the keyword “graduate.” Out of the 20 results, only one wasn’t connected to the word “undergraduate.”

Yashu Rao, 27, a third-year UF materials science and engineering doctoral student, directs participants at the fashion rehearsal Thursday afternoon for the upcoming Indo-Western Fashion Show Oct. 18 at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.

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Friday night fashion show fuses Indian and Western styles

By Chasity Maynard | Oct. 3, 2019

Apple-size hoop earrings graze her cheeks, a reptile-print dress flows down to her ankles and a black bindi rests between her dark, groomed eyebrows.