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Elizabeth Stout, Parkland survivor and UF political science freshman, shows the cap she made for her graduation from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Stout says she wants it to honor the four seniors that were unable to graduate due to the tragedy: Carmen Schentrup, Nicholas Dworet, Meadow Pollack and Joaquin Oliver.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Surviving: An MSD victim works toward recovery at UF

By Christina Morales | Aug. 23, 2018

48 Class of 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduates now go to UF

METRO | POLITICS

Darts and Laurels: August 24, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

Michael Cohen, science nerds, freshman and more all earn some recognition in the Fall's first Darts and Laurels

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at UF had its former house demolished in July. A new fraternity house will be built at the same location, 11 W. Fraternity Row.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Welcome to my crib: Two greek organizations show off their new multimillion-dollar homes

By Gillian Sweeney | Aug. 23, 2018

The two houses combined cost more than $16 million

OPINION | COLUMNS

Netflix series peddles chronic illness myths

Aug. 23, 2018

The series "Afflicted" misleads people as to what a chronic illness is really about

METRO | POLITICS

Kavanaugh’s nomination jeopardizes women’s health

Aug. 23, 2018

The nomination of Kavanaugh puts Roe V. Wade in danger.

Second-graders Claire Rotchford and Bryce Beckett create shadow boxes with garbage they collected from Littlewood Elementary School and other items at the Repurpose Project on Saturday.

METRO

Battle over confusing education amendment wording goes to Florida Supreme Court

By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 23, 2018

The amendment affects how charter schools are governed.

Michael Bailey completes the day three challenge by taking a picture with his calculus teachers.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Prez Book challenge captures attention of the Gator Nation

By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 23, 2018

The challenge, proposed by UF President Kent Fuchs, lets students win awards like T-shirts.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Richard Spencer supporter involved in shooting reaches plea deal

By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 23, 2018

The supporter, who was arrested following Spencer's speech at UF in October, reached a plea deal.

Philip Levine, 2018 gubernatorial candidate and former mayor of Miami Beach, speaks to a group of students gathered on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon. The UF College Democrats hosted the event.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Governor candidate Philip Levine stopped at UF. This is what he told students.

By Angela DiMichele | Aug. 22, 2018

With a handful of days left in the primary for governor, Philip Levine visited UF's campus.

A gas worker for Gainesville Regional Utilities, digs around a broken gas line.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Former City Commissioner files lawsuit against GRU referendum

By Jessica Curbelo | Aug. 22, 2018

The referendum would alter how GRU is overseen, taking some control away from the city commission

UF marine biologists and 30 local fisherman from the Florida Keys were part of a project that collected 26 tons of debris to improve sea turtle habitats.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF sea turtle research center collects 26 tons of debris from Florida Keys

By Alyssa Ramos | Aug. 22, 2018

In the turquoise waters and sandy beaches of the protected Marquesas Keys, fisherman Daniel Padron saw something disturbing.

The UF Education Library's circulation desk after the renovation

NEWS | CAMPUS

More than 35 years later, the UF Education Library gets a facelift

By Jessica Giles | Aug. 22, 2018

The library's $3 million upgrade brought new furniture, more accessible spaces and a production lab for educators.

Redshirt sophomore Feleipe Franks (right) is competing with redshirt sophomore Kyle Trask (left) for the starting quarterback position. Franks played in all 11 games for UF last season and started eight.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Feleipe Franks is clearly UF’s best QB option

By Mark My Words | Aug. 22, 2018

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Registrar Office staff temporarily moved after electrical outage

By Amanda Rosa | Aug. 22, 2018

The UF Bursar and Student Financial Affairs have been moved because of the outage

OPINION | COLUMNS

The expert’s guide to libraries

Aug. 22, 2018

The five things you should know, from one of UF's librarians

OPINION | EDITORIALS

More welcome home, than welcome back

Aug. 21, 2018

As you take this year’s first steps across Reitz Union, through Turlington Plaza or into Library West, know that Gainesville, UF and The Alligator welcome you home. If this is your first time here, you’ll quickly become acquainted with what Gainesville has to offer. Prepare for the golden age between child and adult known as “college.” To those coming back: We missed you. Our town, schools and businesses are happy to have you back.

OPINION | COLUMNS