In this week's roundup, podcast editor Jake Reyes speaks with Alligator criminal justice reporter Troy Myers on how Gainesville cyclists are reacting to a new speed reduction plan. Plus, the Change Party announced its executive ticket for the student government spring elections, Gainesville’s Columbian community is celebrating its own Encanto and more.
In this week's roundup, podcast host Elliot Tritto speaks with Alligator University Administration Reporter Elena Barrera on how UF's basketball team manager is the players' unofficial barber. Plus, the Gator Party and the Communist party announced their executive tickets for the semester, UF students are frustrated with conflicting information on isolation dorms and more.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Elena Barrera and Camila Pereira about events that led to and followed the formation of a task force to analyze University of Florida administration's policies that barred professors from testifying in legal suits. They also discussed what it has been like to report on these events. The interview took place on Dec. 9, 2021.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried about a petition she posted on Twitter. She encouraged UF alumni to sign it if they agreed to stop donating to UF until President Fuchs reversed the decision to bar professors from testifying, which he now has done.
In this episode, Elliot talks to members of Expert Timing and Jeremy Hunter of Skatune Network about FEST 19, an annual music festival in downtown Gainesville, and how it impacts the music community.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Max Taylor, Alligator news desk assistant, about her article on the experiences of Dr. Sankalp Gilda as a graduate student at UF. Elliot also highlights three articles from Nov. 3.
In this episode, Elliot talks with Noah Ram, Alligator sports writer, about the significance of Citizens Field to the Gainesville community.
In this episode, Elliot talks with Isabella Douglas about her article, "'We're going to lose a generation:' Pandemic gun violence spike leaves many in anguish".
In this episode, Elliot talks with alligatorSports Podcast Host Joseph Henry and Assistant Sports Editor Zachary Huber about Zach's story, "Former Florida women's basketball players detail abuse under Coach Newbauer."
In this episode, Elliot interviews Camila Pereira, Alligator university administration reporter, about the construction projects on UF's campus and highlights articles published this week on the Alligator's website, www.alligator.org.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Eve Thompson and Renee Hancock, Alligator staff, about recent empty bomb threats at two schools in Alachua County.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Alligator Reporter Christian Casale about his story, "Twenty years later, 9/11 stirs pain, worry for Muslim community." Drawing from Casale's interviews from the article, they discuss what it was like for Muslims on UF campus after 9/11 and what it is like now, 20 years later.
In this episode, Elliot highlights articles published this week on the Alligator's website, www.alligator.org. He also interviews Faith Buckley, Alligator metro general assignment reporter, about her article on DJ Terrah, "Terrah-rizing the turntables: Remembering Akeem "DJ Terrah" Thompson".
Correction: Kim Daniels is referred to as Lisa Daniels during the interview.
In this episode, Elliot interviews Supergold about how COVID-19 affected the band. They discuss going on tour again and the band's newest album, "Nowhere, USA."
The Florida Department of Transportation is promoting traffic safety on campus. Alachua County is offering new incentives to get vaccinated. Additionally, Alachua County Public Schools lost some funding even though a state judge ruled in their favor. Listen to these stories and more on this episode of The Alligator Podcast.
In this episode, we are joined by Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon. Alligator Podcast Host Elliot Tritto and Simon discuss the ACPS' mask mandate and Governor Ron DeSantis' reaction to it.
This month, Cuban protesters took to the streets in one of the largest demonstrations of dissent in decades. Demonstrators voiced discontent over conditions worsened by the pandemic, such as food and medicine shortages, and protested against the historically repressive communist government. Cuban protests have garnered the attention of the international community. In Gainesville, students demonstrated in solidarity with Cuban protesters, bringing attention to the plight of the Cuban people and demanding freedom, support and improved living conditions.
Listen to these stories and more on this episode of The Alligator podcast.
A new Florida law went into effect this month requiring surveys of political and ideological diversity. Additionally, Gainesville residents may expect a rise in parking fees for the first time since 2004. Listen to these stories and additional updates from the Avenue and state news on this episode of The Alligator podcast.
This fall, the University of Florida plans to implement two new measures aimed at preventing sexual harassment across campus. The Alligator’s Julia Cooper speaks to Makiya Seminera about the new program. Additionally, a proposal for a new grocery store in east Gainesville is leaving some residents and community activists concerned, and a cat cafe opens up in downtown Gainesville. Listen to these stories and more on this episode of The Alligator podcast.