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Sunday, February 01, 2026
Gabrielle Beecher ·

Students celebrate in the O'Connell Center on Sunday after hearing that Dance Marathon participants raised a record-breaking $2,015,307.17 to benefit UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event where hundreds of students stay awake and "stand for those who can't," to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Sociology Textbooks

The Florida Board of Governors recently developed and distributed a revised Introduction to Sociology syllabi and textbook that eliminates entire units on race, gender, and social inequality and modifies the remaining material to align with state statutes.


Gainesville Beer Mile winner Adam Truesdale drinks his final beer of the race on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

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Gainesville Beer Mile winner Adam Truesdale drinks his final beer of the race on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.


Gainesville Beer Mile winner Adam Truesdale smiles before drinking his final beer of the race on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

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Gainesville Beer Mile winner Adam Truesdale smiles before drinking his final beer of the race on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.


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