Students book the talent, sign the contracts and time the show to the second — all while carrying full course loads. It’s Homecoming Week at the University of Florida, when Gainesville’s town-and-gown ...

Right at the water’s edge, this alligator raises its head and lets out a deep growl while staying partly submerged. The sound feels especially intense from such a short distance, with the reptile’s ...

Decorated in a glittery blue Gator jersey, stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, waving and thanking everyone for coming to see her, took the stage at the 103rd Gator Growl to cement the 10th stop on her ...

Gator Growl, the largest student-run pep rally, will be held on Oct. 9 at UF and features comedian Nikki Glaser for the first time since 2012. ESPN personality Laura Rutledge and former Gators ...

Attendees enter the Stephen C. O’Connell Center for comedian Nikki Glaser’s Gator Growl appearance, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. Mily is a Fall 2026 photographer and graphic designer.