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Gainesville’s cold night shelters face mixed reactions

2 months ago | alligator.org | Annie Wang

A GRACE Marketplace moving truck is parked at GRACE Marketplace in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. As the temperature in Gainesville dropped below freezing in January, the demand for a warm place to stay rose. To address the growing need, the City of Gainesville launched its . The program, which was active for most of January, is instituted during severe weather conditions, like when temperatures drop below 45 degrees.
How Iowa City Became a Creative Writing Powerhouse

Jan 20, 2025 | midstory.org | Annie Wang

What do Kurt Vonnegut, Philip Roth and Flannery O’Connor have in common? Besides sharing renown as some of the most notable literary minds of the last century, they all spent time in humble Iowa City. They, and “more than 40 Pulitzer Prize winners. Seven U.S. Poet Laureates. Countless award-winning playwrights, screenwriters, journalists, translators, novelists and poets,” according to the University of Iowa’s website.
Trump taps former UF official for education role - The Independent Florida Alligator

Jan 18, 2025 | alligator.org | Garrett Shanley |Annie Wang

Penny Schwinn, a member of former UF President Ben Sasse’s cabinet, has landed a position in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Late Friday, Trump announced Schwinn, UF’s inaugural vice president for PK-12 and pre-bachelor's programs, as Deputy Secretary of Education — the second highest-ranking education official in the country. In a now-deleted post on his Truth Social platform, Trump touted Schwinn’s track record in education — and misspelled her name.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. What does it mean?

Jan 18, 2025 | alligator.org | Annie Wang

As TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance, roughly 170 million users across the United States face the possibility of losing access to the app, which has become the focal point of a growing national security debate. On April 24, President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act into law, which required ByteDance Ltd., TikTok's Chinese parent company, to either divest from TikTok or face a nationwide ban Jan.
Alachua County celebrates 200 years with a kickoff celebration

Jan 13, 2025 | alligator.org | Annie Wang

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Despite the 45-degree weather, Alachua County residents braved the chill to commemorate the founding of their county. Live music filled the air as parents led their children to the face painting booth and couples shared treats from food truck vendors. Alachua County kicked off its 200th birthday festivities Jan.
Could Climate Change End Maple Syrup? One Expert Says Our Pancakes Are Safe — For Now - Midstory

Jan 1, 2025 | midstory.org | Annie Wang

Americans have increased their consumption of maple syrup every year since 2011, with nearly 78 million consumers polishing off about two bottles each month. In 2024 alone, the U.S. produced an estimated 5,860 gallons of the sweet syrup. But the maple trees that bring syrup to our tables are facing new challenges. In 2024, the planet experienced its warmest February on record.
Gunshot fired at Sorority Row, no injuries reported

Dec 5, 2024 | alligator.org | Annie Wang

On Thursday at around 11:15 a.m., a resident of Sorority Row informed the UF Police Department of a gunshot that had been fired through a closed window, hitting the indoor window shutters.
“The Bear” and the Beef: Behind the Scenes of Chicago’s Show-Worthy Sandwich

Nov 29, 2024 | midstory.org | Annie Wang

Since releasing its first episode in 2022, FX’s “The Bear” has been lauded as a comedy-drama, winning 10 out of the 13 Primetime Emmy Awards the show was nominated for in 2023. The show’s third season was released on June 27, 2024, and fans are ready for season four. Before “The Bear,” however, there was beef — the Italian beef, to be specific.
UF presidential search committee announced

Oct 29, 2024 | alligator.org | Annie Wang

UF’s presidential search committee was announced today. The 15 committee members are charged with hand selecting UF’s next president, and the Florida’s Board of Governors will ratify the decision. Five are UF faculty members, two are members of the Florida Board of Governors and three are members of the UF Board of Trustees. There is one student body representative. Rahul Patel, the Vice Chair of the UF Board of Trustees, was selected to be the Chair of the committee.
UF’s Board of Trustees: The power behind the president

Oct 18, 2024 | alligator.org | Annie Wang

While UF’s president is often seen as the face of the university, the Board of Trustees serves as the institution's legal owner and final authority. The board is tasked with establishing policies for the institution and ensuring the administration is upholding the university’s mission. It is also responsible for conducting a search and selecting a candidate to serve as UF president, who is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.