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OPINION | COLUMNS

College needs a re-orientation

Sep. 16, 2018

What constitutes a meaningful college education?

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF researchers develop new drug for pancreatic cancer

By Katie Boykin | Sep. 16, 2018

Using a compound found in the waters of Guam, UF researchers are hoping to help cure pancreatic cancer

SPORTS | COLUMNS

One thing from UF’s win over CSU: Something needs to change offensively

By Jake Dreilinger and Jake's on a Plane | Sep. 16, 2018

Sure, a win is a win.

Middle blocker Taelor Kellum led the Gators in blocks (5) in their four-set triumph over Army Saturday night. Kellum also registered nine kills, good for third on the team.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida completes tournament sweep with win over Army

By Dylan Rudolph | Sep. 15, 2018

Army gained some momentum in the fourth set after it scored back-to-back kills to draw within two.

Junior wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland made an impact play on special teams in the Gators' 48-10 win over Colorado State. In the second quarter, he recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown just before the ball went out of the back of the end zone for a touchback.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Special teams and turnovers help UF to blowout win

By Mark Stine | Sep. 15, 2018

The likelihood of wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland scoring against Colorado State on Saturday was probably pretty high. Hardly anybody could’ve predicted it’d come via special teams.

Students crowd Pascal’s Coffeehouse on Dec. 8, 2015. Juan Alcala, the study center’s manager, said students always bring more business during finals week.

METRO

Pascal’s Coffeehouse reopens after summer repairs

By Lily Strickland | Sep. 15, 2018

Repairs cost $125,000 total and include new parking and bar seating on the balcony

The Roxy and Stella style bags from Clarity Handbags. The site offers four styles for around $50 a bag.

METRO | BUSINESS

UF student has a clear idea for gameday purses

By Sydney Schultheis | Sep. 15, 2018

After feeling like her only option was a Ziploc bag, a UF senior came up with a business for stylish, affordable clear purses

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Woman accused of stealing UF student’s phone, sending herself money on Venmo

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 15, 2018

The woman tried to send more than $1,600 through the money transfer app

Quarterback Feleipe Franks went 16-for-24 for 219 yards and five touchdowns in the first half against Charleston Southern before being subbed out for the second half.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Things to know before today’s football game

By Meryl Kornfield and Morgan McMullen | Sep. 15, 2018

Learn about weather, traffic and what to expect from the game.

Junior outside hitter Paige Hammons led all players with 12 kills in Sunday's match between No. 11 Florida and Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball’s 3 stars from Friday’s doubleheader

By Mari Faiello | Sep. 14, 2018

After taking two wins from Friday’s matchups, Florida’s volleyball team scattered around its home court and waited on anxious Gators fans eager to have the players take some photos or sign some posters.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government platforms released

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 14, 2018

Impact Party and Inspire Party have released their platforms for Fall

METRO

UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies after crash on Clark Butler Blvd

By Amanda Rosa | Sep. 14, 2018

The 23-year-old died as a result of his injuries

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Feleipe Franks shouldn’t be the Florida Gators' starting quarterback

By Chris O'Brien and O’B-Wan Kenobi | Sep. 13, 2018

My good friend and senior by credits, Alanis Thames, wrote in her column on Tuesday that Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks doesn’t deserve all of the blame for the team’s record-breaking loss to the Kentucky Wildcats.

Cornerback Trey Dean III (21) will get his first start of the season in place of sophomore Marco Wilson. Wilson was lost for the season after he tore his ACL during Florida's first defensive series last week against Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Three CSU players to watch against the Gators

By Morgan McMullen | Sep. 13, 2018

Fort Collins, Colorado, isn’t known for much. It has an earth science museum and several walking trails. It’s the birthplace of Jake Lloyd, one of the most forgettable actors in one of the most forgettable Star Wars movies.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF offers free football tickets to Florence evacuees

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 13, 2018

With Hurricane Florence posing an imminent threat to the Carolinas, people leaving their homes can take solace in the Swamp.

Middle blocker Rachael Kramer (5) managed 11 kills in Florida’s win over in-state rival FSU.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida returns to Gainesville for home invitational

By Dylan Rudolph | Sep. 13, 2018

The No. 11 Florida volleyball team returns to its home court today after a four-match road trip to host the Honda of Gainesville Gators Invitational.

Rookie defensive tackle Taven Bryan played 18 snaps and recorded a tackle in Jacksonville’s Week-1 contest against New York.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Week 1

By Brendan Farrell | Sep. 13, 2018

Debuts, big plays and injuries defined Week 1 for the Florida Gators’ NFL alumni.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

alligatorSports Picks Column: Week 3

By Alligator Staff report | Sep. 13, 2018

Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight theft of Gators fans’ tears.

Albert, one of UF's two mascots, surfs the crowd at the football game Sept. 5, 2015. Students and beach balls also traversed across the top of the fray.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF gives free football tickets to hurricane evacuees

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 13, 2018

People fleeing North and South Carolina can get free tickets to UF's Saturday football game

Logan, Nancy, Scott, Cori and Ryan Hinterleiter vacation at the shore in Avalon, New Jersey every August. Ryan's mom, Nancy Hinterleiter, said they have a close-knit family.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student, fraternity brother is fighting rare cancer

By Angela DiMichele | Sep. 13, 2018

A UF student's Delta Tau Delta fraternity brothers have helped raise over $20,000 to support his treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer

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