As millions watched Kendrick Lamar commandeer the Super Bowl Halftime Show, many viewer's thoughts lingered on the underlying political message behind his performance.
Despite working as teachers, researchers and essential contributors to the university’s success, graduate assistants are paid wages that barely cover basic living expenses
Currently, Florida ranks first in the country for volume of book titles prohibited in public school libraries, and the number is rising.
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to Meta, although his his credibility is questioned.
Whether you’re planning a date night or enjoying some calming alone time for Valentine's Day, a little preparation can help ensure your holiday goes smoothly.
As dating apps and globalization reshape how we meet people, many would think that finding a relationship would be easier, but instead it develops superficial relationships.
Elon Musk's presence at Trump's inauguration and the election as a whole created a disturbing pattern for the foreseeable future of politics.
Teachers in Alachua County rejected a 1.6% salary increase on Jan. 21.
In an age where most of us experience constant bad news right in the palm of our hands, it’s no surprise we’re overwhelmed with the state of the world. This feeling, pertaining to climate change is called "eco-anxiety."
After President Donald Trump recently entered office for a second time, his administration seems poised to enact an anti-LGBTQ+ agenda more sweeping than his first term.
For many, the new year means new goals, routines or mindsets. This collective moment of change with resolutions, despite its short-lived reputation, still has importance in a distracted world.
The tendency to place the blame for a football game’s outcome is squarely on the kicker’s shoulders. This anger, while seemingly justified to fans, is ultimately misplaced.
In college, we get used to an artificial routine — one created by the necessity of surviving each semester.
Dimension X is essentially a defining trait that makes you, you. It’s more than just an adjective like funny, smart or savage, but rather something that captures your spirit
It’s a bit chillier this week than when you left, but at least we’re not living in an imitation of the ice planet Hoth from “Star Wars,” like many states north of us. A special shout-out to you if you came back from there. Welcome back to the sunshine.
In our modest four-room office, there is a smooth wooden table where Gainesville Sun publishers from the golden days once sat. It is long and official-looking. It seats eight, but normally there’s 12 chairs tucked in close, shoulder to shoulder, familiar with sweaters and sports bras and T-shirts leaned against their backs rather than suit jackets.
In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $32 million in arts funding across Florida, which shocked arts producers and enthusiasts alike. This was a terrible move by the state government. To me, arts and cultural events offered by the City of Gainesville and Alachua County are quality-of-life programming.
After Donald Trump’s stunning win over Kamala Harris in both the popular vote and electoral college, cranks have lined up to offer their hot-take-masquerading-as-diagnosis for why Democrats underperformed in 2024. Some have pinned the blame on “wokeness,” claiming that Democrats going to bat for the rights of transgender people placed them in a bad position against an increasingly right-wing American population. Pronouns, “latinx” and defunding the police, according to these pundits, cost Harris the election.
In 1815, Napoleon escaped exile on Elba and landed in France to reclaim his empire. Marching through France and drawing thousands to his side, support swelled, and King Louis XVIII fled in fear. Within weeks, he entered Paris as emperor once more, setting the stage for his final stand at Waterloo. As President Trump wins this election, we welcome back our emperor to America and we enter our golden age.
Solutions by The State News
