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Plans changed, and I reluctantly became the University Desk editor

By Maria Avlonitis | Dec. 1

I swore I wouldn’t come back to The Alligator.

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An uninterrupted year at the Alligator

By Sydney Johnson | Dec. 1

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. 

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The Alligator isn’t perfect. But it’s home.

By Luke Adragna | Dec. 1

I never thought I’d be writing a goodbye to The Alligator.

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Don’t take the water out of our springs

By Marin Chester | Nov. 17

As a wildlife ecology senior at UF, you’d think I visit Florida’s natural springs all the time.

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When am I free to speak my mind?

By David Arreola | Nov. 17

As the crisp fall air finally drops the temperatures in our beloved Swamp, we can mark the normal rites of passage.

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We need to change the way we ask questions

By Elliana Boyarshinov | Nov. 16

I recently came across a piece of advice online: To truly get to know someone, you should ask them about the last time they cried in public, because it reveals what they value. 

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College Friend: How do I get my partner to go to therapy?

By Alejandra Agustin | Nov. 14

The best way to help your partner is to listen to him and his needs, not what you think he needs. 

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So you’re thinking of quitting carbs?

By Lara Caglayan | Nov. 11

You may have come across TikToks of someone claiming they eat steak with a side of butter for dinner every night and suggesting you do the same. If you haven’t seen these videos, I’m jealous.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Trump Administration policies drive up costs and erode care

By Sonaiya Brown | Nov. 10

Health care in America is facing a crisis of affordability and access, driven by a series of aggressive policy decisions that disproportionately harm the nation's most vulnerable groups. 

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ICE’s treatment of immigrants must stop

By Kendall O'Connor | Nov. 10

Since President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January of this year, the total number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees has increased by over 20,000 people.

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UF conservative organizations face off over free speech

By Alannah Peters | Nov. 10

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to speak freely, including speech that can be racist, sexist or xenophobic.

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SNAP benefits spell trouble for the Trump Administration

By JP Dishinger | Nov. 10

Across the country, grocery shelves are stocked, but millions of families are struggling to fill their pantries.

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How do things stack up a year since Trump’s reelection?

By Parker Duncan | Nov. 10

One year ago, President Donald Trump joined an exclusive club within an exclusive club, standing alongside President Grover Cleveland as the only president in American history to lose a reelection bid and then reclaim the presidency four years later.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

From friends to roommates: 4 benefits and 4 tips for living with people you know

By Isabella Cabrera | Nov. 4

If you’re wondering if living with people you know would work for you, here are some benefits I’ve experienced so far living with friends.