Alanna Robbert

Data reporter

Alanna is a journalism senior and the Fall 2025 data reporter for The Alligator's Enterprise desk. She was previously a general assignment reporter for metro. Outside of reporting, she is found either with a book, in the gym or with friends playing pool.

The UF student voter turnout for Student Government elections varies every year.

Dylan Speicher

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Student Government voting turnout is low. But not lower than similar schools.

By Alanna Robbert | Sep. 26

Despite canvassing, tabling and campaigning efforts, UF Student Government elections have a low turnout rate. But among large public universities, UF isn’t alone.Student turnout for elections is historically lowIn the Fall 2024 SG election, about 10,000 UF students and graduate students cast ballots, based on data from UF SG’s Financial Reports and Results.

Planned Parenthood serves the Gainesville community on Northwest 13th Street on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Libby Clifton

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Sexual health resources on campus, across Gainesville are available for all

By Alanna Robbert | Aug. 14

In Florida, where laws and lingering stigma can make conversations about sex feel like contraband, college comes with enough surprises — finding sexual health care shouldn’t be one of them. Here’s where to go, what to know and who’s got your back at UF and in Gainesville.

Libby Clifton

SPANISH

Recursos de salud sexual en el campus y en Gainesville están disponibles para todos

By Candy Fontana-Verde and Alanna Robbert | Aug. 13

En Florida, donde las leyes y el estigma persistente pueden hacer que las conversaciones sobre el sexo parezcan un tema tabú, la universidad ya ofrece suficientes sorpresas, por lo que encontrar atención médica sexual no debería ser una de ellas. Aquí te indicamos dónde acudir, qué debes saber y quién te puede ayudar en UF y en Gainesville.

School supplies collected, Tools for Schools sit waiting to be used in their resource center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2025.

Courtesy to The Alligator

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

School supplies, creativity made affordable through reused supplies

By Alanna Robbert | Aug. 8

Art programs help children develop communication, emotional intelligence and fine motor skills by drawing with crayons or painting a picture. Despite their benefits, art programs are often the first to be affected by budget cuts.

The mural on 34th Street that honors the five victims of Danny Rolling “The Gainesville Ripper” as seen on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Michael Goston

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Impacts of 1990 Gainesville murders remain strong, especially for college-aged women

By Alanna Robbert | July 31

"The Gainesville Ripper" murdered five Gainesville college students 35 years ago.

An employee at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital steps off an RTS bus on her way to work on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Libby Clifton

SPANISH

Cambios constantes en el horario de autobuses de RTS podrían dificultar el acceso a la atención médica

By Alanna Robbert and Sofia Bravo | July 23

Anya Joshi eligió pasar el verano en Gainesville. Su laboratorio se encuentra en el extremo del campus, dentro del Hospital UF Health Shands. A pesar de que los recientes cambios a RTS, los usuarios deben ajustar sus rutinas para alcanzar el autobús a tiempo.

Libby Clifton

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Constant changes to RTS bus schedule may disrupt access to health care

By Alanna Robbert | July 21

Despite recent RTS schedule changes made in the name of efficiency, healthcare workers find themselves adjusting their schedules to catch the bus on time.

Protesters stand outside of Fred Cone Park on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Jordan Klucharich

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Five years after John Lewis’ passing, a protest echoes his ‘good trouble’

By Alanna Robbert | July 18

Around 200 community members gathered in East Gainesville’s Fred Cone Park to participate in a nationwide protest Thursday.

Alexa Heilman feeds her donkeys, Lewis and Clark, at Grow Hub on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Michael Goston

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Local nonprofit teaches gardening skills to adults with disabilities

By Alanna Robbert | July 18

People primarily visit GROW HUB for its nursery, but through its business model and events, the nonprofit sells more than just plants. Many of GROW HUB’s part-time employees are adults with disabilities, providing them with community and employment opportunities.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Books-for-Prisoners project bridges volunteers and prisoners

By Alanna Robbert | July 11

Independent nonprofits across Florida push for access to reading materials, which foster education, entertainment and personal growth during prison time.

Crowds gather at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Alanna Robbert

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By Alanna Robbert | June 19

Crowds gather at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Alanna Robbert

UF Student Government voting turnout is low. But not lower than similar schools.

Sexual health resources on campus, across Gainesville are available for all

Recursos de salud sexual en el campus y en Gainesville están disponibles para todos

School supplies, creativity made affordable through reused supplies

Impacts of 1990 Gainesville murders remain strong, especially for college-aged women

Cambios constantes en el horario de autobuses de RTS podrían dificultar el acceso a la atención médica

Constant changes to RTS bus schedule may disrupt access to health care

Five years after John Lewis’ passing, a protest echoes his ‘good trouble’

Local nonprofit teaches gardening skills to adults with disabilities

Books-for-Prisoners project bridges volunteers and prisoners

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