The Independent Florida Alligator

The Independent Florida Alligator Serving the UF community since 1906 with a daily circulation of 14,000. The Independent Florida Alligator is the student newspaper of the University of Florida.

The Alligator is the largest student-run newspaper in the United States, with a circulation of 14,000 and readership of over 21,000. The paper prints every Monday during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. The Alligator has been financially and editorially independent from the university since 1973. The Alligator has been owned by non-profit, 501(c)(3) Campus Communications Inc. since its inde

pendence. Students from both UF and Santa Fe College, also located in the city of Gainesville, Florida, are allowed to work at the paper. Only college students are allowed to work in the editorial department or be advertising representatives or interns. The Alligator is distributed free on campus and around the city of Gainesville, Florida, and contains a mix of campus and local news coverage, as well as national and international stories from wire services. It also contains a sports section that begins from the back of the tabloid-format paper, and an entertainment section ("The Avenue"). The Alligator prints on 11 x 14 inch paper, somewhat smaller than a tabloid size, closer in size to the compact format of The Times of London and the Chicago Sun-Times.

UF responded to Harrison’s post just over a week later on Sept. 19 in a statement that left Harrison unnamed.“The Univer...
09/19/2025

UF responded to Harrison’s post just over a week later on Sept. 19 in a statement that left Harrison unnamed.

“The University of Florida has been made aware of a retired faculty member who issued a post on social media that is raising concerns,” UF wrote in an X post. “In accordance with the university’s policies and regulations, UF has rescinded this individual’s emeritus status.”

Read more: https://www.alligator.org/article/2025/09/retired-uf-professor-loses-emeritus-status-over-charlie-kirk-social-media-post
🖊️: Leona Masangkay

Send questions to opinions@alligator.org. Please include your name, age — and if you are a student — your major and year...
09/19/2025

Send questions to [email protected]. Please include your name, age — and if you are a student — your major and year, even if you wish to remain anonymous. We can keep identifying information private. Questions may be edited for clarity in publication.

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🖊️: Alejandra Agustin
📷: Noah Lantor

On Sept. 17, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. 63-year-old David Pittman was executed for the 1990 murder of his estranged wife’s family...
09/18/2025

On Sept. 17, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. 63-year-old David Pittman was executed for the 1990 murder of his estranged wife’s family. His last words were, “I am innocent,” according to witnesses of his ex*****on.

On Sept. 17, 2025 at 6:12 p.m. 63-year-old David Pittman was executed for the 1990 murder of his estranged wife’s family.

Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly has previously pledged allegiance to three different political parties. He entered Florida’...
09/18/2025

Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly has previously pledged allegiance to three different political parties. He entered Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race in June as a Democrat to mixed reactions of celebration and chagrin.

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🖊️: Kaysheri Haffner
📷: Henry A. Moore

The festival has given a new life to the transient little town. Locals hope that this is only the beginning of a new cha...
09/17/2025

The festival has given a new life to the transient little town. Locals hope that this is only the beginning of a new chapter for Waldo’s future.

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🖊️: Lindee Walker
📷: Ryan Friedenberg

FNP Associate Director Lynnette Jean said community members will lose a reliable source of fresh, healthy foods followin...
09/17/2025

FNP Associate Director Lynnette Jean said community members will lose a reliable source of fresh, healthy foods following the program’s elimination.

“For many, it’s a gap that will be felt at the dinner table,” she said.

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🖊️: Maria Arruda
📷: Daniela Peñafiel

Reports show Washington stalked his victims before assaulting them in several of the incidents. He is scheduled to appea...
09/16/2025

Reports show Washington stalked his victims before assaulting them in several of the incidents.

He is scheduled to appear in court Saturday morning.

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🖊️: Alexa Ryan
📷: Juleidi Machuca

Congressman Randy Fine proposed a national park in Florida that includes the Ocala National Forest, Paynes Prairie and F...
09/15/2025

Congressman Randy Fine proposed a national park in Florida that includes the Ocala National Forest, Paynes Prairie and Florida springs.

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🖊️: Sofia Bravo
📷: Libby Clifton

The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisi...
09/13/2025

The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Gators seek to recover from an 18-16 loss to South Florida, while the Tigers return home following a 23-6 victory against Louisiana Tech. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.

The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The rally began in Turlington Plaza, but the protestors marched to the Hub bus stop. Protestors booed Campus Connectors ...
09/12/2025

The rally began in Turlington Plaza, but the protestors marched to the Hub bus stop. Protestors booed Campus Connectors and cheered for RTS buses. Bus drivers were seen pumping their fists and honking at the protestors.

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🖊️: Madeline Herring
📷: Juleidi Machuca

Landry, a Columbia University physician and academic leader, was approved in today’s Florida Board of Governors meeting ...
09/11/2025

Landry, a Columbia University physician and academic leader, was approved in today’s Florida Board of Governors meeting to serve as UF’s interim president.

He began his term Sept. 1 under a one-year contract that pays a $2 million base salary and allows for up to $500,000 in performance incentives.

“UF is on the ascendant, and I enthusiastically endorse and will tirelessly work to achieve this aspiration,” Landry said in today’s Board of Governors meeting.

He described the current time as one of “ideological turmoil,” promising a larger focus on a culture of freedom of academic expression and civility culture.

Read more: https://www.alligator.org/article/2025/09/florida-board-of-governors-approves-landry

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