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NEWS | CAMPUS

UF among wave of college ‘swatting’ hoaxes, investigating with FBI

By Christian Casale and Ella Thompson | Apr. 13, 2023

UF is just one of at least 16 colleges and universities that received a hoax call of an active shooter in April, according to an analysis by The Alligator. Many of these instances have been referred to by authorities as “swatting” — when a fake call is made to authorities to cause chaos and send a large amount of police to a certain location.

Florida designated player Sam Roe stands at home plate in the Gators' 8-0 win over the Stetson Hatters Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida softball sweeps North Florida in midweek action

By Alyssa Britton-Harr | Apr. 12, 2023

The No. 15 Florida Gators (29-10, 6-6 SEC) beat the North Florida Ospreys (19-19, 2-10 ASUN) 6-1 Wednesday evening in Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

Florida midfielder Emily Heller throws the ball with her crosse during the Gators' 14-13 loss to the Maryland Terrapins Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Double-digit first-half lead lifts Florida to victory over Liberty

By Kate Wiggins | Apr. 12, 2023

The No. 9 Florida Gators (9-3, 2-1) beat the Liberty Flames (7-5, 3-0) 16-7 Wednesday afternoon in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Gators secured a 10-point lead by the end of the first half.

Florida freshman swimmer Joshua Liendo holds an award during the Men's NCAA Championships that took place from Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to Saturday, March 25, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida sweeps SEC Postseason Awards with 28 honors

By Krisha Sanghavi | Apr. 12, 2023

The Southeastern Conference announced its 2023 postseason awards Wednesday. Florida earned 28 honors on the All-SEC teams and earned the men’s and women’s SEC freshman swimmer of the year awards.

Inner Road Closure: From Newell Drive to 13th Street

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF’s Inner Road to undergo 16-month construction project

By Ella Thompson | Apr. 12, 2023

In a press release Thursday, UF announced it will close Inner Road to all traffic starting Wednesday. The closure is due to improvements to underground utilities that serve nearby buildings like Broward and Newell Halls.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Honors Program director candidate Kathy Cooke speaks at final campus Q&A session

By Ella Thompson | Apr. 12, 2023

Kathy Cooke, a professor of history and founding dean of the University of South Alabama Honors College is the final of three candidates to present their Honors plan to the Honors community and participate in a Q&A. The search committee will make their selection for the next UF Honors Director in the next week.

Students line up at the Broward Recreation Room to cast their vote in the UF Student Government election Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Supreme Court throws out April 4 Senate presidential election results

By Amanda Friedman | Apr. 12, 2023

The UF Student Government Supreme Court ruled Monday to disregard the April 4 election of Sen. Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D) as Senate president and prohibit the Senate from meeting until leadership from the Gator and Change Caucus sign an agreement on how the Senate plans to move past its turbulence.

Florida outfielder Ty Evans hits a three-run home run in the Gators' 5-3 win against the Florida State Seminoles Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida clinches season series against Florida State on Evans homer

By Topher Adams | Apr. 11, 2023

The No. 3 Florida Gators (28-6, 9-3 SEC) defeated the Florida State Seminoles (13-19, 4-11 ACC) 5-3 Tuesday night at Condron Ballpark. UF clinched a series victory with the win, and the Gators have now won 21 of their last 25 games against FSU.

Florida senior Lukas Greif hits the ball with his racket during the Gators' 6-1 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 21 Gators roll over North Florida in shutout win

By Eitan Ohana | Apr. 11, 2023

The No. 21 Florida Gators (13-10, 5-5 SEC) defeated the North Florida Ospreys (14-6, 7-1 ASUN) 7-0 Tuesday evening in Gainesville.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Rep. Chuck Clemons files Gainesville Regional Utilities bill

By Siena Duncan | Apr. 11, 2023

On Monday morning, Rep. Chuck Clemons (R-Newberry) filed legislation, House Bill 1645, that would put Gainesville Regional Utilities under state control if passed.

Florida head coach Todd Golden watches his team from the sideline during the Gators' 69-68 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators land Iona standout guard Walter Clayton Jr.

By Jackson Reyes | Apr. 11, 2023

Iona sophomore guard Walter Clayton Jr. announced his commitment to the Gators Tuesday. He chose Florida over St. John's and is the third player to join UF through the transfer portal. Clayton was named the 2022-2023 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference player of the year.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville teen shot at in drive-by

By Aidan Bush | Apr. 11, 2023

A group of Gainesville males allegedly shot at a teen Monday evening.

Alliance Francaise leaders stand in front of their booth at the Roots and Herbs Festival Saturday, April 8, 2023.

NEWS

Santa Fe College hosts Roots and Herbs Festival to communicate origins of food

By Morgan Liotta | Apr. 10, 2023

The festival was hosted by the Florida Heritage Foods Initiative, a Santa Fe College program that focuses on connecting history and culture to food. The event, hosted at Haile’s Farmers Market, drew hundreds Saturday morning.

A rendering of the UF Honors Village, available on the website advertising the housing option.

SPANISH

Demora en construcción deja a estudiantes desesperados por alternativas

By Sophia Bailly and Nicole Beltran | Apr. 10, 2023

UF Housing envió un correo electrónico a 273 estudiantes de UF Honors a las 5:30 p.m. el 29 de marzo con la noticia de que su lugar reservado para vivir en Honors Village había sido eliminado debido a retrasos en la construcción.

SPANISH

Grupos inmigrantes en Gainesville protestan propuesta legislativa del estado

By Aidan Bush and Valentina Sandoval | Apr. 10, 2023

Residentes de Gainesville se reunieron el miércoles en la tarde para protestar el proyecto de ley estatal HB1617, la cual incrementaría penalidades para los inmigrantes trabajando indocumentados y colectaría una encuesta sobre ellos.

Florida head coach Todd Golden stands on the court during the Gators' practice the day before their Southeastern Conference tournament game Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators transfer portal report: Florida signs Jarvis, Handlogten

By Brandon Hernandez | Apr. 10, 2023

The Florida Gators men’s basketball program continues to recruit players in the transfer portal to build UF’s 2023-2024 roster going into year two under head coach Todd Golden and his staff.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida adds Sun Belt Freshman of the Year from transfer portal

By Brandon Hernandez | Apr. 10, 2023

Marshall transfer freshman center Micah Handlogten announced Monday on Twitter he committed to the Florida Gators. The seven-footer chose the Gators over Auburn, Georgia, Missouri and four other schools from his top eight.

Caution tape lines the streets in downtown Gainesville early Monday morning, April 10, 2023.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Downtown Gainesville shut down after 2 late-night shootings

By Christian Casale | Apr. 10, 2023

The Gainesville Police Department deployed caution tape, swept crime scenes and ordered confused onlookers exiting the Main Street clubs to leave downtown in the aftermath of two shootings that occurred within minutes of each other early Monday morning.

OPINION | COLUMNS

GAU deserves a voice, too

By Rachel Hartnett | Apr. 10, 2023

At this moment, GAU is fighting for the first amendment rights of students and workers and for UF’s core values.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Is Florida where higher education goes to die?

By Oliver Grundmann | Apr. 10, 2023

In recent years, the Florida legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis have made the state exceptional through a political agenda that is detrimental to the people of Florida — bills that have already been enacted.

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