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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Where would I be?

By Graham Marsh | Dec. 6, 2020

"Hell, let's give it a shot."

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Believe in yourself. Trust me, it's worth it

By Evan Lepak | Dec. 6, 2020

A decision that has truly changed my life.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

I found my home at The Alligator

By Brendan Farrell | Dec. 6, 2020

There’s a lot about that office on SW 13th Street I’m going to miss.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Let me tell you about the best decision of my life

By Tyler Nettuno | Dec. 6, 2020

Over the last four years, I’ve often wondered what I would write in this column.

Junior Noah Locke knocked down two threes in a losing effort Saturday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida dominates Stetson 84-40 at home.

By Graham Marsh | Dec. 6, 2020

Florida dominated Stetson, defeating the Hatters 84-40 in the Gators' 2020-2021 home opener.

Police arrived at the scene on the 2900 block of Northeast 17th Drive. Kivi J. Ellis, 26, was arrested Friday evening.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville man arrested after his baby and girlfriend were shot and killed

By Asta Hemenway | Dec. 5, 2020

Police, who arrived at the scene on the 2900 block of Northeast 17th Drive. Kivi J. Ellis, 26, was arrested Friday evening.

Kyle Trask (11) winds up, preparing to pass the football at the Gators' game against the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Dec. 5, 2020.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators knockdown Volunteers despite cold start

By Christian Ortega | Dec. 5, 2020

Florida beat Tennessee 31-19, advancing to 8-1 and clinching the SEC East

Chairman Mori Hosseini's mask slips down his face as he participates in the discussion after public comment. Later in the meeting, Hosseini removed his mask and talked at length while the board approved action items.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Faculty and community groups clash with UF Board of Trustees during second day of meeting

By Corbin Bolies | Dec. 5, 2020

The Board of Trustees approved new housing rate increases and were presented with the final version of a furlough policy. Trustees at Emerson Alumni Hall listened to 16 students, professors and Gainesville residents speak against in-person classes in the Spring during the second day of their meeting.

Los estudiantes de la Universidad de Florida han convertido su tiempo de aislamiento en algo positivo al crear sus propios negocios.

NEWS

Estudiantes de UF mantienen negocios exitosos durante la pandemia de COVID-19

By Arlette Garcia | Dec. 5, 2020

Estudiantes convierten su tiempo de aislamiento en algo positivo al crear sus propios negocios.

Florida guard Kiara Smith scored 19 points in 35 minutes of the Gators' win over Cincinnati Saturday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF pounds Bearcats 81-58

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 5, 2020

The #Gators secured a quality win over Cincinnati Saturday, scoring 81 points to the Bearcats' 58.

Joe Yzaguirre (en el medio) dio positivo para COVID-19 a mediados de mayo. Después de una batalla de 17 días contra el virus, falleció el 5 de junio.

NEWS

UF IFAS trabaja para mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores agrícolas durante la pandemia

By Sofia Echeverry | Dec. 5, 2020

El centro de IFAS en Immokalee se une al departamento de agricultura de la Florida mientras el club de estudiantes abre una conversación sobre los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas

Gainesville indie-rock group Driptones will release new seaside-inspired single "Wave Sounds" and B-side "Sun Sick" Dec. 18. (Courtesy to The Alligator / Cosima West)

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Gainesville indie group Driptones to release new music this month

By Heather Bushman | Dec. 5, 2020

The group returns with a new batch of beach-inspired songs

An employee of Crave food truck is seen taking orders during the Christmas Party and Food Truck Rally at Destiny Community Church on Friday, Dec.4, 2020. This event was hosted by DCC and each vendor committed to donate 10% of their sales to to changing the lives of children locally and globally. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

METRO | BUSINESS

Newberry church celebrates with food trucks after Christmas tree fundraiser

By Nora O'Neill | Dec. 5, 2020

Half of the money from the Christmas tree sales will go to help children in countries such as Guatemala and Cambodia.

Carlee Simon, who was selected as interim superintendent, has over almost two decades of education experience.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

School district selects interim superintendent

By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020

The Alachua County Public School board voted 3-2 in a meeting Friday to select Carlee Simon as interim superintendent.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

As COVID-19 cases rise, the public school district prepares to continue digital learning

By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020

Alachua County Public Schools can continue offering digital learning in the spring, according to a state emergency order enacted this week.

David Chalmers served in the U.S. Army and was in Europe at the close of World War II. He later became a professor and scholar at UF as well as an activist outside and inside the classroom. (Courtesy to The Alligator)

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Remembering UF Emeritus Professor David Chalmers

By Aurora Martínez | Dec. 4, 2020

David Chalmers, UF emeritus professor of American history, died Oct. 25 in his Gainesville home in the company of his family. He served in the U.S. Army and was in Europe at the close of World War II. Later in life, he became a professor and scholar at UF as well as an activist outside and inside the classroom.

Former Superintendent Karen Clarke, left, Moore’s mom, Tedreyonce' Moore and Deputy Superintendent Donna Jones smile on Oct. 28, 2019, the day Moore received her laptop. Clarke and Jones were Moore’s mentors. (Courtesy of The Education Foundation of Alachua County)

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Public schools, nonprofits address digital divide in light of COVID-19

By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020

Eight months since Alachua County Public Schools went virtual due to COVID-19, students continue to struggle with the change. With many students still not physically back in schools, education morphed to fit into an increasingly virtual world through digital or hybrid learning. Even in brick-and-mortar classrooms, digital access is a necessity.