Vermin Supreme has been running for president since the 1980s. He wears a rubber boot on his head, carries a giant toothbrush and promises every American a free pony. In 2011, he was so committed to the bit he glitter-bombed a rival candidate at a minor-league debate.
When Mexico kicked off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa on June 11, the world came to a screeching halt. For the next 38 days, all eyes would be fixed on the pitch as nations competed for the highest honor of the most popular sport on the planet.
At the 2026 World Cup, the United States Men's National Team opened its home World Cup in glory. Having last hosted the tournament in 1994, expectations for this year’s cup were high. And the team didn’t disappoint.
After my opinion column was published May 18, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward invited me to discuss the Youth Civic Liaison Program, a proposal aimed at increasing youth participation in local government. During our conversation, he said he supported the idea.
It has come to my attention the UF Presidential Search and Selection Committee has been doing its job with an efficiency and predatory grace that can only be described as deeply Gator. And I mean that in the most literal, zoological sense possible.
On June 15, Texas district court judge Ken Curry granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to maintain his eligibility and play for the Red Raiders in 2026 — against the NCAA’s better judgment. A week later, the lawsuit was withdrawn.
Spoiler alert: The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Golden Knights in six games, finally getting to the top of the hockey mountain for the first time since 2006.
Twenty-six years, 11 months and nine days. That’s how long it’s been since the New York Knicks last appeared in an NBA Finals game. Fifty-three years, one month and three days. That’s how long it’s been since they last won it.
Public discussion regarding the Graham Woods Stormwater Improvement Project has largely focused on one question: How can cutting down trees be part of an environmental restoration project?
The NBA has a blatant culture problem staring it directly in the face, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver refuses to acknowledge it.
As the 2026 NCAA baseball season winds down, some teams began their playoff preparations early by electing not to play certain games on their schedule.
A federal official weighed in on a state university's presidential search. That alone should raise eyebrows. But what followed tells us more about the direction of this institution than any presidential forum ever will.
During my four-month study abroad experience, I was fortunate enough to travel to nearly a dozen cities. Here’s a rundown of everywhere I’ve been and my experiences there.
ShinyHunters, an international black-hat hacker group — meaning it targets institutions for profit, personal motive or to cause damage — had taken down Canvas, an online interface 41% of American colleges use to administer quizzes, track grades and, most importantly, publish study resources.
Everyone loves a Cinderella story, but those stories just became harder to write thanks to the NCAA’s expansion of the beloved March Madness tournament from 68 to 76 teams.
Public universities, as the name suggests, are meant to serve the public.
Teen Court programs are designed to hold youth accountable while offering an alternative to the traditional, fully adult-led juvenile justice system.
As my time studying abroad wraps up, I can’t help but think about the places I’ve been — and the places I still want to see.
On May 8, Sasha Morel published an editorial in The Alligator arguing the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative isolates Florida's best debaters and does more harm than good.
Stoicism is a strange philosophy. At its core, there's a belief that only the directly controllable aspects of life should have an impact on your psyche.
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