Opinion
What does the Israeli-Palestine conflict mean to an Israeli?
June 1, 2021“Kill their moms, rape their daughters,” is what people heard from their windows in London on May 16.
Opinion: Columns
Opinion
What does the Israeli-Palestine conflict mean to local Palestinians?
June 1, 2021On May 18, Palestine observed quiet streets. As business owners shuttered their shops and deserted their markets, citizens across Palestinian cities and villages mobilized in central squares and demonstrated their opposition to the brutal Israeli military occupation.
Sports
Tebow time: Why the Jaguars should/should not have signed Tim Tebow
By Michael Hull and Zachary Huber | May 24, 2021The Jaguars signed Florida legend Tim Tebow May 20 as a tight end. Our writers debate whether this was a smart move by Jacksonville.
Opinion
Sexual violence needs to stop
May 17, 2021Discussions of sexual assault too often turn to victim-blaming (e.g., were they at a party? Were they drinking? What were they wearing?) This must be reframed so the actions and choices of sexual assault perpetrators are under the spotlight.
Sports
When playable isn’t playable
By Ryan Haley | May 13, 2021“Even though the course is playable, it is not playable at a championship level.” With those words, 63 NCAA women’s golfers saw their 2021 season go up in smoke.
Opinion
Is Florida finally sinking?
May 10, 2021The Sunshine State: home to the Everglades, Kissimmee Prairie State Park, Lake Okeechobee, Florida Reef and now an environmental crisis. On April 4, Florida declared a state of emergency due to a toxic wastewater reservoir on the brink of collapse in Manatee County.
Opinion
The case for improving COVID-19 racial health disparities
Apr. 25, 2021One of the most startling—yet frequently ignored—dilemmas throughout the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the US has been the dramatic disparities in vaccination allocation that disproportionately affected minority and low-income groups.
The Avenue
Goodbye Column: Doing it scared
By Morgan Goldwich | Apr. 19, 2021A love letter to the Avenue.
Opinion
If you’re reading this, my time’s up
By Karina Elwood | Apr. 19, 2021Turns out it was this crazy, life-changing experience. It was where I launched my career and made my closest friends. It houses my first bylines and favorite college memories. It will always be where I first fell in love with journalism. I just wish I had a little more time.
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Opinion
Goodbye Column (Alyssa’s version)
By Alyssa Feliciano | Apr. 19, 2021This column is really my first real goodbye. I still have time with my friends and professors, but as I write this, sitting on the dirty carpet of The Alligator office, I know it is the last time I ever do it. And it’s sad.
Sports
How to say goodbye in 688 words
By Christian Ortega | Apr. 18, 2021Chris Ortega says goodbye to alligatorSports.
Sports
If I had a brick
By Dylan O'Shea | Apr. 18, 2021Dylan O'Shea says goodbye to alligatorSports.
Sports
Action is eloquence
By River Wells | Apr. 18, 2021River Wells says goodbye to alligatorSports.
Opinion
A month later — has UF addressed its own Asian hate?
Apr. 18, 2021After the tragic and hate-motivated events of March 16, Asian American members of the Gator community hoped to find empathy and support from our school. That’s not what we saw.
Opinion
Finishing the spring semester strong
Apr. 15, 2021The counselors at the Counseling and Wellness Center and Wellness Coaches at GatorWell encourage students to call or visit our websites to learn what’s available in the summer, as well as the types of support we provide to help you get to the Spring finish line.
Sports
The NCAA’s one-time transfer rule will be good for the sport
By River Wells | Apr. 13, 2021The NCAA is soon to implement its one-transfer rule permanently, but columnist River Wells thinks it's long overdue.
Opinion
Solving a UF mystery
By Kent Fuchs | Mar. 30, 2021Since March is Women’s History Month, we checked with Carl Van Ness, university historian, for help unraveling a longstanding UF mystery. What he said renewed my appreciation for the early history of women at UF – their accomplishments and struggles.
Sports
UF pro day: names to watch
By River Wells | Mar. 30, 2021With pro day, columnist River Wells breaks down the Gators’ three biggest prospects and where they could end up in the NFL Draft come April.
Sports
Fire that other basketball coach, too
By River Wells | Mar. 23, 2021If Florida men’s basketball wants to compete for championships, head coach Mike White must be let go.
Opinion
Dear Florida Legislature, don’t put a price tag on my education
By Makiya Seminera | Mar. 22, 2021The fight to protect Bright Futures may feel like a steep uphill battle, but that does not mean that we are helpless to the whims of self-interest within the Florida State Legislature. In truth, there are multiple ways you can make a difference toward protecting Bright Futures.
