NEWS
WUFT Meteorologist William “Chip” Maxham charged with DUI after Gainesville crash
By Carlos Alemany | Sep. 20Veteran broadcaster faces legal issues following arrest on DUI suspicion.
El Caimán
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
City commission amends ordinance in attempts to create more affordable housing
By Sofia Meyers | Sep. 20One ordinance would require developments with more than 50 units to reserve 10% of the units for affordable housing. A previous version of the rule required the same for developments of more than 10 units.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SG Fall elections are only weeks away. Will voter turnout remain low?
By Avery Parker | Sep. 20Despite the power SG wields, including holding a voice on UF’s Board of Trustees and distributing $23 million of university funds, voter turnout has remained historically low.
RACE AND EQUITY
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ENTERPRISE
“Keeping families together”: Local organizations continue to serve undocumented immigrants
By Vivienne Serret | Sep. 20For many undocumented immigrants, fighting the stigma of being undocumented while finding adequate resources can be a difficult process. The Keeping Families Together program could create a pathway to make it easier for undocumented individuals to stay in the U.S.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
Florida opens SEC slate with tie against No. 20 Kentucky
By Jack Meyer | Sep. 19Florida soccer opened up its SEC slate with a 0-0 draw against the No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday night. Both squads combined for 24 fouls in what proved to be a physical match across the board.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Ke Huy Quan discusses Asian representation in media, his return to acting at ACCENT event
By Sabrina Castro | Sep. 19Hundreds of students filled University Auditorium Tuesday night to watch Ke Kuy Quan discuss his career journey and answer student questions.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Eugene Wilson III, Joey Slackman both undergo knee surgery, timetable for returns unclear
By Jack Meyer | Sep. 19Florida football will likely be without two of its top players in the coming weeks, as both wide receiver Eugene Wilson III and defensive lineman Joey Slackman have undergone knee surgery in the past week.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Tailgating traditions disrupted: Miscommunication sparks parking chaos
By Vera Lucia Pappaterra | Sep. 19Miscommunication and confusion have spurred conflict over game day parking expectations.
ENVIRONMENT
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ENTERPRISE
Gainesville debuts drafted climate action plan in search of community feedback
By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Sep. 19The draft would improve a wide range of city functions under the separate tracks of climate mitigation and adaptation. Its 10 chapters included existing issues of transportation, energy, waste and water in addition to the future threat of extreme heat, food insecurity and limited resources.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
What has UF been doing with AI so far?
By Ella Dorfman | Sep. 19In 2020, UF alumnus Chris Malachowsky donated $25 million to the university, and his technology company Nvidia matched the donation in services. The money led to supercomputer HiPerGator 3.0’s creation in January 2021.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
No Fats. No Fems. The Plight of the Gay Community
By Eriel Pichardo | Sep. 19But we’ve all seen the same perfectly curated bio where instead of normally dictating likes and dislikes to potential matches, people take it one step further. “No Fats. No Fems. No Asians.” There are various bios with different distinctions that all follow this similar sentiment of excluding groups of queer people in the name of preference. Is this truly just a preference, or have we exemplified the division of an already marginalized community through discriminatory phrases under the guise of preference?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested for false shooting threat
By Carlos Alemany | Sep. 18In the messages, the student stated, "I will go to your school tomorrow... There is going to be a shootout," prompting immediate concern from school staff and law enforcement.
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ALACHUA COUNTY
Alachua County School Board approves step two in Rawlings Elementary turnaround plan
By Sara-James Ranta | Sep. 18The northeast Gainesville elementary school received the grade of “D” for both the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 school years. Less than 4% of all Florida schools received a “D” grade in the 2023-24 school year.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
What to know about a new student meal plan alternative
By Rachel Mish | Sep. 18Bite Club Meal Plan, the newest entrant in Gainesville’s culinary market, allows students to eat at off-campus restaurants with meal credits. The plan is not affiliated with UF or Santa Fe College but intends to feed those students, hoping to attract attention for its unique policy — meal credits that roll over until graduation.
RACE AND EQUITY
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ENTERPRISE
'Keeping Families Together': Organizaciones locales continúan sirviendo a inmigrantes indocumentados
By Eneida Escobar and Vivienne Serret | Sep. 18Mientras el programa migratorio Keeping Families Together está en cuestión, organizaciones se juntan para ayudar a los inmigrantes.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
Kennedy Martin’s return sparks comeback against Florida State
By Max Bernstein | Sep. 17With sophomore outside hitter Kennedy Martin returning from injury, the Florida volleyball squad defeated Florida State in a five-set rivalry thriller Tuesday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
When and why Florida football head coaches were fired
By Max Tucker | Sep. 17An alleged UF Board of Trustees meeting certainly won’t take Billy Napier off the hot seat at Florida. But the fan base may not see its head coach walk out the door as soon as they’d thought based on Florida's track record of firing coaches mid-season.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
The role of education and its necessary securities
By Abraham Hilu | Sep. 17I align ideologically with Thomas Jefferson’s principles of free inquiry through the role of education, however, I find it necessary to establish the safety of citizens beforehand. In the case of education, information in college courses can be potentially harmful to specific minorities. Professors should have careful consideration in what they decide to relay to their students.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
The chase for the eighth: UF women’s tennis’ international change
By Noah White | Sep. 17After seven seasons away from the national championship stage, Florida women’s tennis turns to a class of three international freshmen in hopes of securing its eighth NCAA title.
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BUSINESS
What do Gainesville’s service workers think of ‘no tax on tips’?
By Natalie Kaufman | Sep. 17Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump don’t often agree, yet both have proposed eliminating the federal income tax on tips. Some tipped employees in Gainesville are supportive of the idea, while others remain unsure of the benefits.
