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NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The strange life, death and rebirth of Uber Safe Rides

By Zachariah Chou | Oct. 20, 2019

Uber Safe Rides has been a project that I’ve been fascinated with since my freshman year in 2016. Originally, a hefty 50 percent discount on nighttime rides in and around campus, I was impressed that UF Student Government had been able to enact a program that would make a big difference in the lives of students.

Employees from a local business supporting LGBTQ rights march during the city's annual Gay Pride parade on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Robin Rayne)

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Pride may have flaws, but it’s still a community

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 20, 2019

It’s almost too hard to believe that a few years ago, many of the freedoms gained by the LGBTQ+ community would be illegal or even considered insane.

Budelynn Noel, 22, strikes a pose at Asha Florida’s Indo Western Fashion Show Friday night at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Models showcase Indo-Western wear at first Asha Florida fashion show

By Rachelle Westervelt | Oct. 20, 2019

Honey Tumbaga was one of two models who strutted down a runway in the Reitz Union holding the train of a pink dress with a 3D flamingo saree design.

McCartney Kessler will compete in the final of the ITA Southeast Regional Championship in Tallahassee on Monday. She will face off against Georgia’s Lea Ma. Kessler earned two victories on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida finishes weekend at ITA Southeast Regionals

By Noah Ram | Oct. 20, 2019

At this point in Florida’s women’s tennis season, there has been one player who has emerged as a star: McCartney Kessler.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Letter to the Editor from Inspire Party Leader

Oct. 20, 2019

Hey Gators!

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators in 2nd after 1st round

By Jack Braverman | Oct. 20, 2019

It’s been a fall season full of trial and error for the Gators men’s golf team.

Holly Carlton combined with Thayer Hall to log 30 kills Sunday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Hall, Carlton carry Florida offense

By Brendan Farrell | Oct. 20, 2019

There is no such thing as style points in volleyball.

Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard has missed Florida's last two games, and its defense has struggled without him.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

UF is good, if it gets healthy

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 20, 2019

Every road trip is the same.

Injured players, like receiver Kadarius Toney, can use the bye week to recuperate.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators welcome bye week after road win at South Carolina

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 20, 2019

It’s all happening for Florida's football team.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Uber Safe Rides promo code updated, students’ access renewed

By Emma McAvoy | Oct. 20, 2019

After months without Uber Safe Rides, UF students can finally access the discount.

"The Price Is Right" live show will be hosted by the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive, on April 16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets went on sale Friday, and there are 3,200 seats available.

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Come on down’ to the O'Connell Center for a live showing of 'The Price Is Right'

By Tien Le | Oct. 20, 2019

Gainesville residents will soon put their best guesses forward during a live show of “The Price is Right.”

Maureen Houston, a 59-year-old Saint Petersburg resident, protests Saturday outside the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala. She has been out of prison for 8 years.

METRO

Ex-inmates and advocates protest prison abuse at Lowell Correctional Institution

By Alex DeLuca | Oct. 20, 2019

Driving down Gainesville Road toward Lowell Correctional Institution, Aniesha “Tatu” Austin’s stomach clenched and her eyes filled with tears.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UF graduate student falls to death from building on USF campus.

By Dana Cassidy | Oct. 20, 2019

The 25-year-old woman was from Port Richey, Florida

Jessica Pascoe became the first UF runner to finish first in every meet she competed in in a season.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Pascoe continues unprecedented streak in Texas

By Joseph Salvador | Oct. 19, 2019

The regular season is over for the Florida cross country team. Nobody may be happier than Jessica Pascoe, who quite frankly, might be getting bored of the competition.

South Carolina's Ryan Hilinski, bottom, gets sacked by Florida's Zachary Carter, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida defense plays savior in win over South Carolina

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 19, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kyle Trask has been asked to do a lot this season.

Eesaa Razzaq, an 18-year-old UF business administration freshman prays Thursday night at the Fast-A-Thon event at Stephen O’Connell Center.The event was hosted by Islam on Campus and designed to raise money for Gators for Refugee Medical Relief, a local charity dedicated to helping refugees locally and abroad, and NuDay Syria, a non-profit organization focused on bringing humanitarian aid to Syria.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Islam on Campus hosts Fast-A-Thon with former NBA player

By Anissa Dimilta | Oct. 19, 2019

Paige Santiago put a scarf around her head and walked to the back of the room. She stood behind the men, with the Muslim women, and observed as they prayed.

Florida's head coach Dan Mullen smiles with his players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators proved they can win ugly against the Gamecocks

By Tyler Nettuno | Oct. 19, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Florida played its worst game of the year, appearing to follow a recipe for back-to-back losses precisely.

Florida's Jacob Copeland (15) catches a pass for a touchdown as South Carolina's Jammie Robinson (7) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators survive SC with fourth-quarter comeback

By Sam Campisano | Oct. 19, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — They say an alligator moves faster in water than it does on land.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Men fall, women rise in first SEC matchup of the year

By Dylan O'Shea | Oct. 18, 2019

The Gators had mixed results in their first SEC dual meets of the year.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators outlast Auburn for 10th win

By Graham Marsh | Oct. 18, 2019

Forward Kouri Peace joined the same post-game circle her team forms after every game. Over the loudspeaker at the stadium, the song “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida came on.

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