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UF professor to address Summer graduates

By Charlie Daffron | Aug. 5, 2019

About 1,300 students are expected to graduate

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Student starts new sustainable environment club at UF

By Alexa Spicer | Aug. 5, 2019

The club aims to be the first on campus to focus on national environmental policies

Mourners visit a makeshift memorial outside Ned Peppers bar following a vigil at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. A masked gunman in body armor opened fire early Sunday in the popular entertainment district in Dayton, killing several people, including his sister, and wounding dozens before he was quickly slain by police, officials said.

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As death count rises in 2 US shootings, a familiar aftermath

By Matt Sedensky | Aug. 5, 2019

Anguished families planned funerals in two U.S. cities, politicians pointed fingers and a nation numbed by gun violence wondered what might come next Monday as the death toll from two weekend mass shootings rose to 31.

Mourners gather at a vigil following a nearby mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. Multiple people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased, police said.

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Police: Ohio gunman who killed 9 was stopped in 30 seconds

By Dan Sewell | Aug. 4, 2019

A masked gunman in body armor opened fire early Sunday in a popular entertainment district in Dayton, Ohio, killing nine people, including his sister, and wounding dozens before he was quickly slain by police, officials said.

Eleven-year-old Leilani Hebben puts her head on her mother Anabel Hebben's shoulder as they visit the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in El Paso, Texas.

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Attack on Texas shoppers to be handled as domestic terrorism

By Cedar Attanasio | Aug. 4, 2019

The shooting that killed 20 people at a crowded El Paso department store will be handled as a domestic terrorism case, federal authorities said Sunday as they weighed hate-crime charges against the suspected gunman that could carry the death penalty.

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Young Americans for Freedom reaches $66,000 settlement with UF

By Tori Whidden | Aug. 1, 2019

YAF was denied access to funds which led UF to change its policies

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Join us for Fall: Staff applications for The Alligator now open!

Aug. 1, 2019

The Alligator is looking for reporters, editors, photographers, copy editors and more to join us for the Fall semester! Working at one of the largest student-run newsrooms in the country will provide professional experience and link you to a community of a distinguished alumni network.

Herman Younger, 23, began a petition to create a restaurant workers union after being frustrated as a server at Bahama Breeze and T.G.I. Fridays. He graduated from UF in Spring 2019 with a degree in political science.

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UF graduate petitions for restaurant workers union

By Kasamba Kokayi | July 31, 2019

The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. The Florida minimum wage is $8.46.

Gabrielle Russo, 17, was accepted into UF’s class of 2023. Russo, who’s a third generation Gator, applied as undecided but is interested in biomedical engineering.

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UF applicants can now use Common Application

By Kelly Hayes | July 31, 2019

Decision day will also be changing to the last Friday of February

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Senate approves 2020-21 budget on second reading, no increase in student fees

By Charlie Daffron | July 31, 2019

Eight bills were passed by a majority of senators present during the meeting

UF Health Family Medical Center opened in Bradford County on May 1.

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Seven of UF Health Shands medical specialties rank among the nation’s best

By Tori Whidden | July 31, 2019

This is the fifth year in a row Shands ranked more specialities than other Florida hospitals

The iCoast team uses video-based monitoring of the Intracoastal Waterway to detect marine mammals and boat traffic.

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UF launches new initiative to tackle Florida coastline threats

By Lily Huerkamp | July 31, 2019

The program received a grant of $750,000

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So what’s up with SG and Israel?

By Zachariah Chou | July 31, 2019

I’ve been a senator now for quite a while and once you’re around long enough like me, you start to notice things.

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SG judiciary committee approves nine new pieces of legislation

By Charlie Daffron | July 30, 2019

The Senate will hear a first reading of the bills at Tuesday night’s meeting

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UF Health Shands Hospital opens new $30 million unit

By Tori Whidden | July 29, 2019

The 34,000-square-foot burn and wound care unit has 27 rooms

Elaine Giles (left), assistant director for UF's Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Emily Carroll (middle), former UF student, and Jennifer Jones (right), UF assistant professor, made up the volunteering research team.

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UF research learns how student volunteers affect Gainesville

By Meleah Lyden | July 29, 2019

The study surveyed 55 Gainesville nonprofit leaders

Students at Eastside High School walkout of class in support of gun reform.

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Florida AG wants to block assault weapons ban ballot drive

By Calvan | July 29, 2019

Florida's attorney general asked the state Supreme Court to disqualify a proposed ballot measure seeking to ban assault weapons, saying the measure goes too far in outlawing the possession of all semi-automatic long guns.

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks takes questions from reporters at football media day on Thursday.

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UF football: 10 of the best quotes from media day

By Sam Campisano | July 25, 2019

UF hosted its annual football media day on Thursday and alligatorSports was in attendance. Here are 10 of the best quotes we heard, in no particular order:

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How to catch a liar (part 3)

By Zachariah Chou | July 25, 2019

The last of a three part series.

Deputy Minority Party Leader Nikolas Bindi speaks to the Senate Chamber during public debate about why he disagrees with the Senate’s current trend of voting on important agenda items in blocks.

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SG Senate votes to approve 2020-2021 budget

By Charlie Daffron | July 24, 2019

The Student Senate began the process of deciding how student fees for the 2020-2021 school year will be spent.