News - The Independent Florida Alligator

NEWS | CAMPUS

Frazier Rogers Hall gets new interactive wall

By Avery Guyton | Jan. 19, 2016

A new interactive wall will teach students about global food systems.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students participate in veterinary missions

By Kayla Solem | Jan. 19, 2016

Natalie Balmori spent Winter Break in Nicaragua taking care of locals’ pets.

UF alumna Kyle Lauren Webb, a graduate of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, poses for a photo with “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. Webb competed on “Jeopardy!” in December, taking first place and $4,399, but her episode aired Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF alumna wins on 'Jeopardy!'

By Caitlin Ostroff | Jan. 19, 2016

A UF alumna wore orange and blue as she competed on the “Jeopardy!” episode that aired Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Research Roundup: beef in the cattle industry, dog behavior

Jan. 19, 2016

A recent study showed feral swine cost the Florida cattle industry about $2 million a year.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Chicago exhibition shows UF student's art

By Catherine Dickson | Jan. 19, 2016

A UF graduate assistant’s art is on display in Chicago.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG discusses scooter safety, commission appointments at Senate meeting

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 19, 2016

UF’s Student Government discussed scooter safety and commission appointments at Tuesday night’s Senate meeting.

Originally built as P. K. Yonge K-12 Laboratory School in 1932, Norman Hall currently houses the UF College of Education.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students continue to lobby for Norman Hall funds

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 19, 2016

UF students and administrators aren’t giving up on efforts to save Norman Hall.

The new Chemistry/Chemical Biology building, located on the corner of West University Avenue and Buckman Drive, in January. The building has been under construction for more than two years.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Chem building halfway done

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 19, 2016

UF is now more than halfway done constructing the new Chemistry/Chemical Biology building.

UF coach Mike White celebrates after a play during Florida’s 77-63 win against Georgia on Jan.2, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Mike White, Florida not shying away from NCAA Tourney hopes

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 18, 2016

After finalizing Florida’s win in Oxford, Mississippi, a place where Mike White ranks as Ole Miss’ No. 8 all-time leader in assists, UF’s coach climbed into the team bus.

Lisette Pellot, an 18-year-old UF political science freshman is one of the site leaders for Keeping Alachua County Beautiful. “It's important for UF to celebrate this and show that we are all whole," Pellot said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF, Santa Fe students give back

By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 18, 2016

UF and Santa Fe College students picked up trash around Gainesville on Monday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Reitz to house new startup businesses in Fall

By Gabrielle Calise | Jan. 18, 2016

Up to four new student startups will move into the Reitz Union next Fall.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF receives grant to digitize 30 history books

By Chelsea Hansen | Jan. 18, 2016

UF has received a $79,000 grant to digitize out-of-print books.

The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy as confetti falls after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 5, 2015.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: Give women's sports a chance

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 18, 2016

Would you be stunned if Roger Goodell unexpectedly resigned from his post atop the National Football League?

UF’s Dorian Finney-Smith drives into the paint during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF's Dorian Finney-Smith leading by example

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 18, 2016

Dorian Finney-Smith is a self-proclaimed "laid-back dude."

NEWS | CAMPUS

Break out the condoms: designing with latex

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 18, 2016

UF students will use colorful condoms to create accessories as part of an event to educate students about sexual health.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe Police Department teaches how to react in active shooter scenario

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 18, 2016

While it might be unpleasant to imagine being in the middle of an active shooter situation, knowing how to react is important if the scenario ever presents itself.