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Wanzenberg is a member of the Land Trust Alliance’s 2024-2025 Scholars for Conservation Leadership Program cohort.

NEWS | CAMPUS

From classroom to conservation: One UF alum’s journey in environmental advocacy

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 6, 2024

Wanzenberg, who graduated from UF in Spring 2024 with a bachelor’s in sustainability studies and economics, attributes his environmental passion to his educational journey. He learned about the pressing crises of water quality, sea level rise, global warming and biodiversity loss during his time at UF.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) stiff arms a defender during the second half half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida takes down UCF in Sunshine State matchup

By Chandler Hawkes | Oct. 6, 2024

The Florida Gators football team defeated the UCF Knights behind a quality defensive performance at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Saturday.

During the Florida Gators Football game vs the Samford Bulldogs on 09/07/2024.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs. UCF: Live Updates

By Max Tucker | Oct. 5, 2024

The Florida Gators football team is set to take on UCF at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 7 p.m. Follow along for live updates throughout the matchup.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Scorched in the swamp: A game day battle with heat

By Nathan Thomas | Oct. 5, 2024

She flew all the way from Gainesville, Texas, to watch the Aggies play the Gators and support the team she’s been a fan of for 51 years. The heat was something she said she didn’t expect, though.

Alicia Dudeney plays against Ole Miss on March 31, 2024.

NEWS

Strong mindset, team focus leading Alicia Dudeney into final season with UF tennis

By Noah White | Oct. 5, 2024

Florida women’s tennis senior Alicia Dudeney has seen everything in her career with the Gators. Now, entering her final season, Dudeney focuses on her mindset as the common denominator no matter what position she’s playing in.

Florida Gators midfielder Lauren Donovan (15) celebrates her first career goal with Florida Gators midfielder Norah Abbott (27) and Florida Gators defender Josie Curtis (9) during the first half at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Friday, October 04, 2024.

SPORTS | BLOGS

Florida wins its first SEC match of season behind record-breaking crowd

By Amanda Roman | Oct. 4, 2024

The Florida soccer won its first SEC match this season at the Donald R. Dizney Stadium Friday.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Gainesville City Commission amends affordable housing ordinance to promote diverse housing

By Sofia Meyers | Oct. 4, 2024

In its meeting Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission approved an amendment to an affordable housing ordinance, which will decrease the amount of housing units that can be built on land that is a certain square footage.

Watch Party spokesman and co-founder Alfredo Ortiz, a 24-year-old UF Latin American Studies grad student, said the party has a “very specific mission” for the Fall elections.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A third-party movement emerges in the Fall 2024 SG elections

By Avery Parker | Oct. 4, 2024

In the midst of this election cycle comes a new candidate: the Watch Party.

OPINION | COLUMNS

JD shows a fresh face for Republicans

By Lucas Sprung | Oct. 3, 2024

Two new politicians came to the debate stage Tuesday night, and unlike the previous presidential debates, this one felt weirdly refreshing.

An unoperated crane sits behind Marston Science Library in a fenced off construction zone on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A guide to UF’s ongoing and costly construction projects

By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Oct. 3, 2024

Major UF construction projects are delayed and overbudget.

The Going Gator program serves as a pipeline for Sante Fe students who want to transfer to the University of Florida.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Santa Fe students discuss new program guaranteeing transfer admissions into UF

By Timothy Wang | Oct. 3, 2024

Santa Fe College students now have guaranteed transfer admissions into UF through a new program established this year.

A sign in front of the Alachua County Public Schools district office building is seen Sunday, June 6, 2021.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County School Board keeps books on shelves

By Sara-James Ranta | Oct. 2, 2024

Alachua County residents may only object to a maximum of one material per month. There is no limit to the number of objections parents or guardians may make, due to their access to school district materials.

Five Below worker Riley Long assists a customer during checkout in Gainesville, Florida on Sept. 28, 2024.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Discount stores dot the city. Does Gainesville still need them?

By Natalie Kaufman | Oct. 2, 2024

For some Gainesville residents, discount stores offer cheaper alternatives for groceries, especially in areas where access to nutritious food is scarce.

Taste of the World organizers gather around to greet guests Friday, Sept. 29. | Los organizadores de Taste of the World se reúnen para recibir a los invitados el viernes 29 de septiembre.

NEWS

La Liga de Mujeres Latinas celebra culturas a través del evento de comida Taste of the World

By Eneida Escobar | Oct. 2, 2024

El Museo de Historia Matheson en Gainesville fue sede de Taste of the World, uno de los eventos del festival que celebra el vigésimo aniversario del Festival de Cine Latino de Gainesville, el 27 de septiembre de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m.

NEWS

Latina Women’s League celebrates cultures through Taste of the World food event

By Eneida Escobar | Oct. 2, 2024

The Latina Women's League hosted its Taste of the World event at the Matheson Museum. A variety of South American cuisines were served.

Sophomore center Micah Handlogten dribbles the ball down the court during the Florida Gators men's basketball open practice on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Returners and newcomers primed to step up in Florida’s frontcourt

By Luke Adragna | Oct. 1, 2024

Key returners and newcomers in Florida’s frontcourt are expected to make a big jump for Gators men’s basketball in wake of Micah Handlogten’s redshirt season. Forwards Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh are at the top of the list.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Staying or going: Navigating UF’s hurricane announcements

By Delia Rose Sauer | Oct. 1, 2024

A day before Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, UF announced on Wednesday around noon it would close from Thursday at midnight to 7 a.m. Friday.

Gina Rivera, fourth grade teacher at Talbot Elementary, expressed her concerns outside of an Alachua County School Board meeting Sep. 17.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua County teachers rally for increased salaries

By Sara-James Ranta | Oct. 1, 2024

Alachua County educators and the school board are at an impasse over this year’s salary negotiations. The ongoing dispute has union members raising concerns about impacts on staff morale and retention as the school year progresses

Questions concerning the legalization of marijuana have entered the polls, but some are skeptical.

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Alachua County community discusses marijuana legalization

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 30, 2024

Amendment 3, appearing on the general election ballot in November, would allow adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products recreationally. In Alachua County, stakeholders have concerns over the potential impacts if the amendment gains citizen approval.

Dead palm fronds are seen in the back of a truck as clean up efforts took place on Friday, Sept. 27.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshmen experience their first hurricane away from home

By Avery Parker | Sep. 30, 2024

Students learned to navigate a hurricane away from their families and hometowns.

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