Multimedia Editor Sydney Johnson is the Fall 2025 multimedia editor. This is her second semester in the role. She previously served as the assistant multimedia editor and a general assignment reporter for the university desk. When she is not at the Alligator, she is capturing North Central Florida for WUFT News. In her free time, she can be found sewing, hiking or logging movies on Letterboxd.
For the longest time, I never felt I belonged at The Alligator. Though I spent every Sunday afternoon there, I was terrified of anyone knowing too much — which is ironic when you work with a group of people who want to know everything.
Underneath the glamour of local celebrity Fie Scoobie is Gerald Jones, a 42-year-old Gainesville native who worked for his success in his rap career over the past 25 years.
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” is honestly just that — a trap. The movie, which sells itself as a nail-biting thriller, is more effective as a comedy. The newest installation in the Shyamalaniverse is a near-perfect theater experience — if you don't think too hard about the plot.
MacDinton’s Gainesville wants to make one thing clear: It is nothing like its predecessor. Adorned with Guinness on tap and a painting of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” featuring Gainesville icons, Macdinton’s is distinct.
Directed by Stephanie Lynge, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” follows a group of young spellers navigating the titular Putnam County Bee. Transforming the Hippodrome’s thrust stage into a realistic school gymnasium, The Bee was then thrust into the hearts of the Gainesville community.
High Dive, a popular venue and staple in Gainesvilleu2019s music scene, is disappearing from its familiar spot on Second Avenue, as announced by owner Pat Lavery in an Instagram post. The music hall, which hosted live events since the 90s, gained notoriety for giving local musicians a starting point.
No official decisions have been made regarding the proposed changes, and UF and the city are “still at the table,” according to a letter from UF sent Thursday.
If a poet, athlete, music enthusiast and novice ping pong player were gathered into a room, it may seem like they wouldn't have much in common.
At the Future of Florida Springs symposium held at Pugh Hall, activists, authors and assorted experts came together to weigh in on the current state of Florida’s over 1,000 freshwater springs. The conclusion? They are in grave danger.
Students at the Student Government Productions’ Spring show were greeted with a vibrant, cotton candy-colored sunset over Flavet Field before Zara Larsson and Two Friends took the stage Wednesday night.
FSU Head Coach Mike Norvell takes a look around on the Steve Spurrier Field just before their rivalry game against UF on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
UF fans heckle a member of the FSU Marching Chiefs at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium just before the Gator's rivalry game against the Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
FSU defensive back Earl Little Jr. stands in the endzone during a rivalry game against UF at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
UF running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates after making a touchdown during the Gator's rivalry game against FSU at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.
University of Florida Head Coach Billy Napier walks off the field after a timeout during the Gators game against the Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
The Krishna House float prepares to drive down 13th Street just before the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Xue and Yusen Zhai pose for a selfie in front of parade floats just before the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Spectators line the top level of Norman Parking Garage to get a good view of the road just before the UF Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
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