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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Three facts about the orange and blue car across the street from the Reitz Union

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Juan Leguizamon plans on pulling up to Jacksonville in a rented orange and blue car to watch the Florida-Georgia football game next week.

Leguizamon, a 21-year-old UF computer science senior, would not normally use Zipcar, a car-sharing service, but is making an exception for the game, he said.

“I personally love seeing Gator spirit wherever I go and seeing a Gator car on the road would definitely put a smile on my face,” he said.

Zipcar wrapped a Ford Focus Hatchback in a Gator-themed design and nicknamed it “The Swamp” to build excitement for the Florida-Georgia game, said spokesperson Katelyn Chesley.

Here are three things to know about the orange-and-blue car across the street from the Reitz Union bookstore.

How long will The Swamp be on campus?

The car named after Ben Hill Griffin stadium is available to rent for the entire Fall semester, Chesley said.

Who can rent the car?

Students and faculty can reserve the car on the Zipcar app or website for a designated time slot, Chesley said. The car can be rented for up to 14 days for $8.50 an hour or $65 per day.

Does the University of Georgia have a decorated Zipcar?

UGA does not have a bulldog-themed car on its campus. UF is one of 12 colleges participating in the company’s school spirit campaign, Chesley said.

“The car is really all about school spirit and celebrating UF and football season,” Chesley said.

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