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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

When a billionaire calls, UF censors students.

By James Fishback | Sep. 5

On Aug. 23, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) wrote a scathing public letter to UF General Counsel Amy Meyers Hass after discovering that she ordered the ALPFA to delete their Instagram post related to my visit. Why? Because my billionaire ex-boss David Einhorn demanded it. FIRE didn’t mince words about the illegality of Meyers Hass’ censorship: “This order violates the First Amendment.”

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County, UF in negotiations over new animal shelter on university property

By Julia Levi | Sep. 5

Alachua County is negotiating with UF to build a new animal shelter on a 12.6-acre section of campus. The $3 million ground lease would allow Alachua County to occupy a section of the swine unit, situated two miles southwest of UF’s main campus.

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NEWS

Alachua County School Board reapplies for early childhood music education funding

By Sara-James Ranta | Sep. 4

The statewide grant and program started in 2023 and provides kindergarten through second-grade students with music appreciation, music composition and instrument training in twice-weekly, 30-minute classes. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

A completed audit into Sasse’s spending never existed

By Sophia Bailly and Annie Wang | Sep. 4

In an Aug. 16 X post responding to a previous Alligator report on his expenditures, Sasse wrote, “It is my understanding that the Audit Committee of our board did its work thoroughly and without any findings of concern.”

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Gainesville volunteer theater champions diversity with bold productions

By Tanya Fedak | Sep. 4

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, located just west of the university on Southwest Second Avenue, creates an intimate experience and open conversations for performers and audience members alike. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Fix-It bike repair stations remain in disrepair

By Delia Rose Sauer | Sep. 4

Many of the university's 28 bike repair stations have disappeared or are in disrepair.

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METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County divested from corporations, including pro-Israel ones. Is Gainesville next?

By Natalie Kaufman | Sep. 4

On July 9, Alachua County commissioners unanimously voted in favor of an amended investment policy. Groups supporting the Palestinian cause remain unsatisfied, denouncing the City of Gainesville for failing to follow the county's lead. 

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida women’s golf seeks to leverage youth in 2024-25 season

By Aiden Wacksman | Sep. 4

The Florida women’s golf team lost key contributors in the offseason but returned key starters and welcomed four notable freshmen.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

UF Golf’s Ian Gilligan practices patience, mental breaks to win championships

By Aiden Wacksman | Sep. 3

Staying focused on the golf course can be extremely difficult, but Florida men’s golfer Ian Gilligan has found ways to use his mental toughness to display high-level performances.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Florida seeking to bounce back from lackluster season opener

By Jack Meyer | Sep. 3

Following a 24-point loss against Miami to open the 2024 campaign, UF head coach Billy Napier is once again facing an uphill battle as the Gators look to bounce back against Samford Saturday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF SG started a Gender and Sexuality Protection agency. What’s next?

By Avery Parker | Sep. 3

UF's Student Government created a new Gender and Sexuality Protection agency to engage students in conversations centered on inclusivity and allyship.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Kamala Harris will save the world

By Connor Effrain | Sep. 3

The Democratic and Republican National Conventions offered Americans two wildly different visions for the future of our great nation. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

RNC, DNC disappoint constituents

By Lucas Sprung | Sep. 3

Once every four years, the two biggest teams in America put on the biggest shows in the country. Each flexing their accomplishments and wins of the previous years to sell a vision to Americans for their future. These events of showmanship are the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention. From porn stars to presidents, the conventions brought big names in front of the country and gave their best shot at putting their candidate in the most powerful office in the world.

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ENTERPRISE  |  HEALTH

Normalizing danger: UF students, health workers on college alcohol misuse

By Zoey Thomas | Sep. 3

Almost 70% of UF students reported drinking in the last three months, about 6% higher than the national average. Although it’s normalized as part of the college experience, drinking also comes with mental and physical risks.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Las organizaciones de estudiantes hispanos y latinos de la UF mantienen la esperanza a pesar de los cambios en la DEI

By Isabela Reinoso | Sep. 3

Estudiantes de la UF comparten su preocupación por los futuros cambios con la DEI.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

City Food Hall celebrates grand opening for first location in Gainesville

By Rachel Mish and Noor Sukkar | Sep. 3

Located underneath The Standard at Gainesville, Gainesville City Food Hall serves as a public eatery, offering visitors unique cuisine from 10 local restaurants and small businesses.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s Hispanic and Latine student organizations stay hopeful despite DEI changes

By Isabela Reinoso | Sep. 3

UF students involved in Hispanic organizations share their concerns over future changes regarding DEI.

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NEWS

Three ways Florida could avoid fourth-straight losing season

By Max Tucker | Sep. 2

Florida’s performance against Miami calls for the Gators to “go back to work on the football part”. Here are three things that need to happen for the Gators to miraculously turn their season around starting Saturday against Samford.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida sweeps Michigan State behind elite performances from AC Fitzpatrick and Isabel Martin

By Shaine Davison | Sep. 1

Florida Volleyball maintained its undefeated record after at neutral site victory against Michigan State Sunday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Santa Fe College student acquitted of battery charges

By Carlos Alemany | Sep. 1

Chase Elliot Alsobrooks-Floyd was accused of committing simple battery on Feb. 7. The incident allegedly took place in his apartment bedroom.