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Letter to the Editor from Inspire Party Leader

Oct. 20, 2019

Hey Gators!

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Uber Safe Rides promo code updated, students’ access renewed

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 20, 2019

After months without Uber Safe Rides, UF students can finally access the discount.

"The Price Is Right" live show will be hosted by the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, on April 16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets went on sale Friday, and there are 3,200 seats available.

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‘Come on down’ to the O'Connell Center for a live showing of 'The Price Is Right'

By Tien Le | Oct. 20, 2019

Gainesville residents will soon put their best guesses forward during a live show of “The Price is Right.”

Eesaa Razzaq, an 18-year-old UF business administration freshman prays Thursday night at the Fast-A-Thon event at Stephen O’Connell Center.The event was hosted by Islam on Campus and designed to raise money for Gators for Refugee Medical Relief, a local charity dedicated to helping refugees locally and abroad, and NuDay Syria, a non-profit organization focused on bringing humanitarian aid to Syria.

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Islam on Campus hosts Fast-A-Thon with former NBA player

By Anissa Dimilta | Oct. 19, 2019

Paige Santiago put a scarf around her head and walked to the back of the room. She stood behind the men, with the Muslim women, and observed as they prayed.

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Reported sexual misconduct on campus is increasing. On Tuesday, we’ll know by how much.

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 18, 2019

Reported sexual misconduct at UF is increasing.

A young boy, Liam, and a horse become friendly, as he pets the horse’s nose. Liam’s family, meanwhile, has the attention of another horse nearby.

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‘Labor of love:’ Alachua farm provides a retirement home for horses the non-profit sanctuary runs on donations

By Nicole Chang | Oct. 17, 2019

On a 335-acre farm, a mother and her son are outnumbered by their 148 horses and four donkeys.

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News that should prompt real change

By Kent Fuchs | Oct. 17, 2019

Many university presidents want only to hear and share good news. However, the only way our university can grow stronger and become greater is if we understand and are open to what needs to be improved.

Student Government Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Emily Dunson gives the committee’s report. Dunson addressed the reason for budget increases in her report. (June 7,2018)

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Senate certifies election results, votes in new president and pro tempore

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 15, 2019

About a month after elections, UF Student Government Senate will finally get to work.

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UF Students unable to access Uber Safe Rides with current promo codes

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 15, 2019

It’s been two years since UF Student Government began Uber Safe Rides, a service that hasn’t been working for students lately.

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Scholarship, yoga class honor late UF student

By Marlowe Starling | Oct. 15, 2019

This article was updated to reflect the correct spelling of Abby Dougherty's name. The Alligator previously reported differently.

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D’Andra Mull announced as new VP for Student Affairs

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 15, 2019

After a six-month search, UF selected a new vice president for student affairs.

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IASA finds a new way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Meghan McGlone | Oct. 15, 2019

A recently developed club helped spark a new tradition on campus for celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Carla Collazo, a 16-year-old from Puerto Rico, leads her veiled-fan dance group for Iglesia Casa Del Alfarero, or Potter's House Church, during the Downtown Latino Festival in Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday afternoon.

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Gainesville holds 17th annual Downtown Latino Festival

By Priya Dames | Oct. 14, 2019

Visitors to Downtown Gainesville this weekend may have been surprised to see a man waving an American flag trotting atop a Paso Fino horse.

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UF celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with new Indigenous-American Student Association

By April Rubin | Oct. 13, 2019

Matthew Diaz didn’t feel represented at UF, so he made a space for students like him.

Matteo Lane speaks to students during Gator nights Oct. 11, at the Reitz Union.

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Comedian Lane performs at UF National Coming Out Day

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 13, 2019

Comedian Matteo Lane’s didn’t have to come out. His job said it all.

UF Chi Phi house, which is on interim suspension following allegations of hazing.

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Chi Phi suspended from campus following hazing allegations

By Hope Dean | Oct. 13, 2019

UF’s Chi Phi chapter is on interim suspension after allegations of hazing were reported to the fraternity’s national office and UF administration.

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.