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Tigert Hall is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF president’s new task force on outside activities meets for first time

By Camila Pereira | Nov. 10, 2021

The task force was appointed by President Kent Fuchs and Provost Joe Glover to investigate UF’s written policies on disclosure of outside activities and conflict of interest. The university’s policies came under scrutiny after they were used to bar professors from testifying against the state of Florida.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG advocates for crosswalk on University, 26th

By Allessandra Inzinna | Nov. 10, 2021

Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday advocating for pedestrian safety at the intersection of University Avenue and Northwest 26th Street.

COVID 19 | UF

COVID-19 Update: UF quarantine numbers rise while county cases continue falling

By J.P. Oprison | Nov. 10, 2021

For the first time since Oct. 15, UF cases rose above 30, with at least 43 cases reported from Oct. 30 to Friday. The seven-day average rose above 4 on Nov. 1 for the first time since Oct. 16. The seven-day average was 6 as of Saturday.

SPANISH

¿Quién se postula para el asiento general abierto de Gainesville?

By Meghan McGlone , Valeria Pagnani and Troy Myers | Nov. 10, 2021

La elección especial se hizo necesaria cuando la ex comisionada Gail Johnson anunció su renuncia el 23 de agosto. Dijo que cuestiones como la retención del administrador municipal Lee Feldman y la falta de compromiso de la ciudad con la equidad racial y de género la llevaron a su decisión de renunciar.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe College COVID-19 Update: Three positive cases reported in the last week

By Eve Thompson | Nov. 10, 2021

The total number of reported cases on campus dropped by 25% compared to last week’s four cases.

Tyree Appleby paces the ball up the floor against Missouri March 4, 2021.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators top Elon Phoenix

By Karina Wilson | Nov. 9, 2021

The Florida Gators emerge victorious with a 74-61 win over the Elon Phoenix Tuesday at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

Florida guard Lavender Briggs, pictured versus Missouri in January of 2021, poured in 16 points versus Georgia State in its 2021-2022 season opener.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida handles Georgia State at home

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 9, 2021

Gators opened the regular season versus Georgia State and defeated the Panthers 84-70 Tuesday in the O’Connell Center.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Dear legislature: Give us a voice in redistricting

Nov. 9, 2021

It is often said that if elections are when voters choose their politicians, then redistricting is when politicians choose their voters.

OPINION | COLUMNS

A nationwide housing crisis hits locally

Nov. 9, 2021

The state of affordable housing in Alachua County continues to deteriorate. Tenants across the board are being crushed by rising rent prices.

Florida women's basketball, including Kiari Smith (pictured), debuts Tuesday against Georgia Southern to begin the 2021-22 season.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women's hoops faces Georgia State in season opener

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 8, 2021

Florida looks to open its regular season with a win following an electric exhibition showing against Flagler College.

Florida men's golf head coach JC Deacon and his squad wrapped up an underwhelming fall slate with four finishes no higher than fifth.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators men’s golf doesn’t show full potential in fall

By Carson Cashion | Nov. 8, 2021

After entering the season with high anticipation, the Gators men’s golf team disappointed in the opening half of the season this fall.

Florida's Marlee Zein looks up for a serve during a match against Texas A&M on Feb. 28. The Gators women's tennis team were destroyed by Auburn, 6-1 Sunday afternoon.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida exits ITA Fall National Championships with consolation doubles title

By Brenda Bogle | Nov. 8, 2021

Carly Briggs and Marlee Zein end the weekend winning four straight matches to claim some serious hardware in San Diego, California at the ITA Fall National Championships.

Florida basketball's Brandon McKissic pictured during a Nov. 1 exhibition game against Embry-Riddle.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Florida men's basketball tips off against Elon

By Karina Wilson | Nov. 8, 2021

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team officially hits the court versus the Elon Phoenix Tuesday in the O’Dome.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen before the Gators' Oct. 9 game against Vanderbilt.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Mullen touches on Grantham and Hevesy departures

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 8, 2021

With three weeks left to go this season, Florida head coach Dan Mullen said he’ll balance preparing for each opponent and searching for coaches to fill the Gators’ new voids.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Who’s running for Gainesville’s open at-large seat?

By Meghan McGlone and Troy Myers | Nov. 8, 2021

Early voting for the special election begins Nov. 12 and ends Nov. 14, and registered Gainesville residents can vote at the Alachua Supervisor of Elections Office or the Millhopper Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NEWS | CAMPUS BREAKING NEWS

Three UF professors file lawsuit against university

By Alexander Lugo | Nov. 8, 2021

Lawsuit claims UF violated professors' first amendment rights

A mostly deserted evening along Newell Drive at the University of Florida’s Gainesville campus on Tuesday, July 22, 2021. The upcoming fall semester will see tens of thousands of students return to Gainesville, although an increase in the number of delta variant COVID-19 infections raises concerns about viral spread among unvaccinated people.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF barring professor testimony raises political questions

By Elena Barrera | Nov. 8, 2021

Widespread turmoil erupted after UF stopped three political science professors from testifying in a case against the state. Some faculty members believe these events point to a bigger issue: increasing political pressure from the state on the university’s decisions.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville adds additional legal counsel, other cities to potential lawsuit against DeSantis’ anti-protest law

By Jiselle Lee | Nov. 8, 2021

After passing a unanimous vote at a meeting Thursday, city commissioners voted in favor of adding Southern Poverty Law Center and Jenner & Block firm as outside counsel. The commission also voted to add other cities as plaintiffs.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

For-profit Tom Petty festival approved for three years amid controversy

By Jiselle Lee | Nov. 8, 2021

On Wednesday, the City Commission amended its meeting’s consent agenda, which means a motion can pass without discussion. They added one controversial item: the approval of a multi-year event at Depot Park to celebrate one of Gainesville’s Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Tom Petty.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF alumni to release new dating app Jungle

By Emma Behrmann | Nov. 8, 2021

Beta testing is set to start Nov. 27 in Gainesville

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