Restaurants, nightlife, coffee and more: a guide to Gainesville's hotspots
By Heather Bushman | June 29, 2022From the coffee shops to clubs to casual eats, these are a few guides to the best spots in the city.
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A reader's guide to Gainesville bookstores
By Amanda Friedman and Averi Kremposky | June 27, 2022
The Alligator Staff Polls
By Heather Bushman | June 27, 2022
Southwest Recreation: a fitness paradise
By Brandon Hernandez | June 27, 2022
The new student’s guide to Gators football
By Jackson Castellano | June 27, 2022
The Alligator’s seven must-see games for all UF students
By Alligator Sports Staff | June 27, 2022More New Student Edition
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Why Student Rec reigns supreme
By Carson Cashion | June 27, 2022While the impressive, 140,000-square-foot Southwest Recreation Center boasts rows of treadmills, an upstairs track and even its own smoothie bar, the true heart of Florida fitness lies nestled inside campus. It overlooks the Florida Pool and resides in the shadow of the Swamp.
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Staying safe on UF’s campus
By Omar Ateyah | June 27, 2022The start of the academic year brings the excitement of independence for incoming UF students, but crime on campus and in surrounding areas — from sexual assault to hit-and-runs — demand preparedness.
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Libraries and tutoring services set to help incoming freshmen
By Kyle Bumpers | June 27, 2022As Summer B students swarm the swamp, resources, from expansive libraries to curated study guides, await them.
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What is UF Student Government?
By Sandra McDonald | June 27, 2022UF Student Government, according to its website, acts as “a direct liaison between the university and its students.” But what does that really mean?
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If you see a red truck: Run
By Namari Lock | June 27, 2022As a rule of thumb, if you parked for free, you’re probably in the wrong spot.
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Voting for dummies, except you’re a top five student
By Mickenzie Hannon | June 27, 2022Voting: it’s free, and it’s pretty easy.
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Hi, we're The Alligator
By The Alligator Editorial Board | June 27, 2022Greetings, Gators. We’re The Alligator. It’s great to meet you.
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Students continue their athletic careers through club sports
By Lindsay Schindler | June 27, 2022UF RecSports offers more than 40 sport clubs for both men and women, from archery to wrestling to hockey; they are open to anyone from experienced athletes to people just looking to be active.
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Gainesville nightlife guide
By Anna Ward | June 27, 2022Gainesville nightlife is divided into two scenes: Midtown, the more casual college scene across from campus, and the slightly classier downtown scene.
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Hiking hotspots: Gainesville’s nature parks
By Anushka Dakshit | June 27, 2022These three parks are staples for students looking for an escape.
