UF students hold silent protest for Syria
(11/02/16 12:19am)
On Turlington Plaza, an outline of a body was chalked on the ground.
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After renovations, all-female gym reopens in Gainesville
(11/01/16 10:58pm)
Following a complete overhaul that cost more than $1 million, Gainesville Health and Fitness Women’s Center reopened Tuesday.
Cherish your time in Gainesville while you can, graduation is looming
(10/24/16 9:47pm)
This past week I received my first graduate school acceptance letter, and I was subsequently hit by the realization that this will likely be my last year in this wonderfully bizarre town. I was always aware of this possibility in the back of my mind, but without substantial proof to back it up, I merely rested on the assumption that I would be in this town, well, forever. When your future is so devoid of any certainty, it’s easy to fill in the void with your present life and assume that every day will simply be a repeat of your current one. Now, imbued with the knowledge that my time in Gainesville is finite, I can feel the nostalgia creeping up on me as it colors my perspective of this town ever so slightly.
Student organizations host event to tackle stereotypes
(10/11/16 12:00am)
About 20 students gathered in the Reitz Union to discuss and act out common stereotypes their communities face.
UF students react to the second presidential debate
(10/10/16 12:34am)
Following a weekend of unflattering revelations for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, students on both sides of the political aisle gathered Sunday to listen to the presidential candidates debate for a second time.
Man detained after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Gainesville
(10/10/16 12:00am)
After a man threatened to go on a shooting spree in the city, Gainesville Police officers searched Bivens North Condominiums for about an hour Sunday, eventually detaining the unarmed man and sending him to a psychiatric facility for treatment.
UF Bollywood dance group reacts to racist slurs
(10/06/16 12:00am)
After being confronted with racial slurs Tuesday night, a nationally competitive UF Bollywood dance group took to social media to express their shock.
Diane Guerrero brings dialogue of deportation to UF students
(10/04/16 12:29am)
About 500 students waited on the third floor of the Reitz Union to see Diane Guerrero from “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin.”
UF students celebrate start of Filipino-American History Month
(10/03/16 12:00am)
Hundreds gathered around Lake Wauburg to talk and eat pizza as they celebrated Filipino heritage Sunday.
Annual pirate day brings free Krispy Kreme donuts to Gainesville
(09/19/16 12:00am)
A line stretched from the counter to the sidewalk at Krispy Kreme on Monday afternoon as doughnut fans celebrated Talk like a Pirate Day and ate free glazed doughnuts.
UF alumna heads to Turkey
(09/16/16 12:56am)
The night before she was set to leave, Cindy Nelly’s living room was full of supplies.
Column: The Republican Party can learn adaptability from David Cameron
(09/16/16 12:14am)
On Monday, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron announced his resignation as a member of Parliament for the Conservative Party, three months after the Brexit referendum. While he may be remembered for years to come as “the man who accidentally caused Britain to leave the European Union,” Cameron also leaves a powerful legacy behind — perhaps one that American Republicans can learn from.
New app lets students rent high-end clothing
(09/12/16 11:18pm)
UF students can now rent clothes from their peers for up to four days through an app.
Asian Pacific Islander Affairs hosts event with new director
(09/09/16 12:20am)
The Asian Pacific Islander Affairs office is welcoming its third director today.
Former FSU student keeps 90-year-old UF family legacy alive
(08/30/16 12:03am)
For Hallie Uhrig, attending UF is a family tradition that began in 1925.
STRIVE: UF launches consent campaign
(08/23/16 12:58am)
UF students and faculty are taking action against sexual assault on campus by clarifying one word: consent.
UF cross country hoping to fill talent void
(08/22/16 12:55am)
As a new season sprouts for Florida’s cross country program, big changes are approaching for both the men’s and women’s teams.
Dairy Queen to support kids
(07/27/16 11:31pm)
Gainesville residents can beat the heat with a cold treat during Miracle Treat Day, a charity event benefiting UF Health Shands Hospital.
Florida Department of Health offers precautions for Zika
(07/13/16 11:56pm)
The Florida Department of Health reminded residents to take precautions after a new Zika-related case was reported earlier this week in Alachua County.
Alachua volunteers build houses, empower women
(07/04/16 10:44pm)
A group of Alachua County women is helping a mother and her daughter build their dream house.
