Family, friends mourn deaths of two UF students
(02/15/11 12:18am)
Michael Pirie died Saturday trying to save his club president and friend.
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Fellow motorists deserve drivers’ full attention on the road
(02/15/11 12:02am)
As I rode my motorcycle home from class today, the cars in the lane next to me and I approached a red light.
Track team posts solid weekend
(02/13/11 8:55am)
If junior distance runner Dumisane Hlaselo was a song, he would be
Medieval faire fun for nearly everyone
(02/09/11 12:02am)
If you didn’t make it out to the 25th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire during these last two weeks, you missed out. I can hear the naysayers now: That little show is a nest of seedy Alachua County residents, their bawling, scurvy-ridden children and people with enough body hair to make you ponder when exactly shaving was invented. These are the kinds of people who blow their entire tax refund on anachronistic, dull-edged replica swords, furry-esque fox tails, hats and funnel cakes.
Life of Jamaican ‘icon’ celebrated
(02/07/11 12:02am)
For three culture-infused hours, 66 years of life was celebrated.
Philadelphia classic rock revivalist to spread no-frills rock message in Gainesville
(02/03/11 12:02am)
As a rock critic, it can be tough to judge bands that appear on the surface to have transported themselves through time, bands that don't sound too much like one particular group of past musicians but instead have found a way to capture the spirit of a period in America's variegated and effectual music history. Unique from the everyday artist, these bands emanate an attitude and style that hoists listeners to a point in the past they may not know personally, but with the band's help, feel immediately connected to.
Crowd of 800 slurps soup from local restaurants
(01/31/11 12:02am)
St. Francis Catholic High School hosted its fourth annual Souper Fun Sunday event at the high school’s gymnasium, 4100 NW 115 Terrace.
Weimer Hall to get $4.4 million newsroom addition
(01/27/11 12:02am)
The College of Journalism and Communications is no stranger to deadlines.
LSU pushes Florida’s losing streak to four
(01/24/11 1:18am)
Before Sunday’s game, LSU coach Van Chancellor said he was worried by how hard the Gators play.
Media center book, CD sale raises $1,000
(01/24/11 12:02am)
Folk CDs and books about censorship and birth control stacked the shelves at the Civic Media Center sale Saturday.
Blend of political views necessary
(01/24/11 12:02am)
Bob Minchin claims “liberalism is an emotive ideology. By nature, it relies more on feelings than intellect.”
Liberals seek return of unfair doctrine
(01/21/11 12:02am)
To no one’s surprise, Democrats called this week for reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine in the wake of the Tucson massacre.
Tune-up could be in store for local radio
(01/20/11 12:02am)
President Barack Obama’s signing of the Local Community Radio Act earlier this month gave music fans hope for a future of more diversity on the airwaves. The act allows for the development of hundreds of low-power FM (LPFM) stations across the country — something that has been a long-standing feat for industry workers, as many believe LPFMs cause too much interference with commercial radio stations.
The A-List
(01/20/11 12:02am)
READ: Shit my Dad Says
UF groundskeeper writing sci-fi novel on the side
(01/13/11 12:02am)
Dan Scholes spends his days at UF, armed with lawn equipment — usually a lawn mower — tending to the landscaping that students walk over every day on their way to class.
Bartley’s last-minute layup seals Gators’ victory
(01/10/11 12:15am)
In a game dominated by Florida’s post presence, it was a guard who stole the show.
Former journalism dean honored by Jewish community
(01/07/11 12:02am)
Grinning widely, Ralph Lowenstein stood in front of colleagues, friends and loved ones, many of them smiling back, as he stood by the monument bearing his visage and his prophecy.
The A-list
(01/06/11 12:02am)
Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.
Pro-style changes in store
(01/05/11 2:30am)
Hey, Gators fans: Will Muschamp isn’t the only high-energy new boss in town.
Gators fall short against Seminoles
(12/29/10 4:45pm)
As the clock struck zero in the heated annual matchup between Florida and in-state rival Florida State on Tuesday, the spirit of the holidays seemed to go right along with it.
