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alligator. org > article > 2026 > 04 > buchholz-high-school-brings-1960s-spectacle-to-stage-with-catch-me-if-you-can

Buchholz High School brings 1960s spectacle to stage with "Catch Me If You Can" - The Independent Florida Alligator

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (514+ words) You're transported to a 1960s airport terminal " women with poofed hair cross the stage in polka dots and A-line skirts as bright colors reflect under the stage lights. Music begins, and the Spring musical at Buchholz High School opens with a…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 07 > college-life-a-competition-among-peers

College life: A competition among peers? - The Independent Florida Alligator

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (500+ words) Is college just a contest to see who can suffer the most?" Last semester, I took my easiest course load and have never been happier. Of course, there were other factors, like taking trips with friends and going out more....

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alligator. org > article > 2026 > 03 > new-mural-at-eastside-high-school

Students and community members work on new mural at Eastside High School - The Independent Florida Alligator

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (731+ words) Students walking the halls of Eastside High School will soon be greeted by a new mural " one hand-painted by students and volunteers. For some, the mural will feature familiar faces, as it depicts members of the school's student body. The…...

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alligator. org > article > 2026 > 02 > live-updates-spring-2026-sg-elections

Live updates: UF students vote in Student Government elections - The Independent Florida Alligator

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (302+ words) UF students arrived at polling locations early Wednesday for the second day of voting in Student Government elections." Students cast votes for UF's student body president, vice president and treasurer, as well as senators representing 17 of the university's colleges and…...

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alligator. org > article > 2026 > 01 > gainesville-mixologists-serving-your-drinks

Life behind bars: Meet the Gainesville mixologists serving your drinks - The Independent Florida Alligator

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (748+ words) Whether it's consoling a customer's sorrows or fueling a wild night out, bartenders witness Gainesville at its rowdiest " and help keep the chaos alive." These late-working mixologists form the backbone of Gainesville's nightlife scene and are the silent recordkeepers of…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 11 > living-with-friends-in-college

From friends to roommates: 4 benefits and 4 tips for living with people you know - The Independent Florida Alligator

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (718+ words) Eight months ago, I decided I would attend UF. After three months of hard work, stress and late nights spent over college applications, I thought I was finally done making hard choices about school. Then, along came the question of…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 10 > buchholz-high-school-opens-six-teen-edition

Buchholz High School opens "Six: Teen Edition" - The Independent Florida Alligator

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (678+ words) When the bright-colored lights came up on Buchholz High School's stage Thursday night, six young queens stepped forward " not just as the wives of King Henry VIII, but as storytellers reclaiming their place in history." The school's production of "Six:…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 07 > local-nonprofit-teaches-gardening-skills-to-adults-with-disabilities

Local nonprofit teaches gardening skills to adults with disabilities - The Independent Florida Alligator

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1614+ words) Alexa Heilman feeds her donkeys, Lewis and Clark, at Grow Hub on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Driving past the animated streets of downtown Gainesville toward the far east side, telephone poles turn into trees. Longleaf pines replace electricity lines. Paved roads ease…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 07 > can-we-break-free-of-generational-dismay

Can we break free of generational dismay? - The Independent Florida Alligator

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (501+ words) Stress is a constant companion in our years as college students. Tomorrow always holds another item to cross off a list or task to worry about. But it's all going to be worth it once we graduate, right?" Uncertainty about…...

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alligator. org > article > 2025 > 06 > uf-students-scramble-as-leases-end-while-classes-continue

UF students scramble as leases end while classes continue - The Independent Florida Alligator

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (660+ words) The first week of August has earned a nickname among students: "homeless week." Most off-campus apartment leases end July 31, while classes and exams continue through Aug. 8." Jacob Mack, an 18-year-old University of Florida engineering sophomore, is one of the many…...