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I disagree with Fuchs’ decision to reject Richard Spencer

Aug. 22, 2017

UF’s decision to ban Richard Spencer and his National Policy Institute from speaking on campus is a grave mistake, and one the university will come to regret. In a statement released last week, UF President Kent Fuchs defended his decision because of safety concerns. While the safety of those on campus is obviously a legitimate concern, so is the concern of free speech, which has now been shunned as a result of this decision.

A group of UF students observes the eclipse near the New Physics Building. The eclipse lasted from 1:15 p.m. to 4:11 p.m.

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Thousands watch eclipse in Gainesville

By Jessica Giles | Aug. 21, 2017

Nine-year-old Ian Sousa was so excited to see the solar eclipse Monday he puked the night before.

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Black UF students share worries, plan response to racism

By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 21, 2017

It was a rougher time at UF.

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UF raises record $449 million in one year

By Camille Respess | Aug. 21, 2017

UF and the Levin College of Law both received record donations this past year.

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Why Richard Spencer should not speak on campus

Aug. 20, 2017

UF President Kent Fuchs’s Aug. 16 statement cancelling the visit by white supremacist Richard Spencer was on the mark. Events in Charlottesville, Virginia, together with warnings of a “battlefield” in Gainesville provide ample reason to halt the event. Fuchs was also right to emphasize that personally, he finds Spencer’s rhetoric “repugnant and counter to everything this nation stands for.” But though safety issues and not Spencer’s ideas comprised the reason for the cancellation, Spencer is considering a lawsuit, arguing that UF is using safety as a pretext to limit free speech. In a similar case this year, Auburn University allowed Spencer to speak rather than face a court battle.

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UF libraries receive additional $310,000 to digitize newspapers

By Christina Morales | Aug. 20, 2017

A new $310,000 grant will allow UF to digitize thousands of pages of old newspapers from Florida and Puerto Rico.

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Commercial aims to show UF, Florida’s contributions

By Romy Ellenbogen | Aug. 20, 2017

To the rest of the nation, Florida can seem like a state filled with crazy crimes and the ubiquitous “Florida Man.” One commercial aims to change that.

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Orientation for black students forms bonds

By Romy Ellenbogen | Aug. 20, 2017

On Friday night, Ashley Marceus felt visible.

The Institute of Hispanic and Latino Culture, known as La Casita, and the Institute of Black Culture were demolished Saturday for reconstruction.

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The IBC and La Casita demolished for reconstruction

By Romy Ellenbogen | Aug. 20, 2017

Amid controversy over reconstruction, the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures and the Institute of Black Culture were demolished Saturday.

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Snoop Dogg and Daya to perform at Gator Growl

By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 18, 2017

Rapper Snoop Dogg and pop singer Daya will stop by UF this fall.

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A few goals for new, returning Gators this semester

Aug. 14, 2017

Welcome to UF! Whether you just graduated from high school and have moved to Gainesville to start your bachelor's degree or you attended college in another country and have come to Florida to pursue a graduate or professional degree, I am so pleased you chose UF as your university. I have three goals for you this academic year.

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Letter to the Editor: A respectful request

Aug. 14, 2017

Dear UF President Kent Fuchs,

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Letter to the Editor: Do no harm, but take no s---

Aug. 13, 2017

Tiki torches? On my campus?

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White nationalist activist Richard Spencer plans to speak at UF

By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 12, 2017

A leader of a white nationalist organization, who participated in the violent Charlottesville, Virginia rallies Saturday, is arranging to speak at UF next month.

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John Reaves, former UF quarterback, is dead at 67.

By Adam Turner | Aug. 2, 2017

UF football great John Reaves passed away in his Tampa home Tuesday at 67 years old.

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Fuchs and pro wrestler to face off in Convocation video

By David Hoffman | Aug. 2, 2017

In a Twitter video released Wednesday afternoon, UF President Kent Fuchs — decked out in Gator-themed gym clothes and a protective head piece — stood next to professional wrestler and UF alumnus Thaddeus Michael Bullard, better known to wrestling fans as Titus O’Neil.

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UF refused to send representatives to MCDA ‘Intervention’

By David Hoffman | Aug. 2, 2017

Hours before a meeting at the Gainesville City Hall on upcoming renovations to the Institute of Black Culture and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, UF sent a letter.

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‘Swampy’ UF memes attract more than 16,000 students, alumni

By Morgan McMullen | Aug. 2, 2017

UF students can find themselves falling into several different niches once they arrive in Gainesville. Intramural sports teams, Greek life and different clubs on campus can divert students’ attention from school or other social and professional obligations.

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UF to get new housing community in 2018

By David Street | July 31, 2017

A new UF housing community meant to give students a unique housing experience is set to be finished in Summer 2018.

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Two UF students interned in the U.S. Department of Agriculture through

By Taylor Norberg | July 31, 2017

Two UF students were among 29 others nationwide to be offered the Wallace-Carver Fellowship this Summer.