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UF’s SG officials make least profits out of large state schools
(05/15/12 12:15am)
How much is your Student Body president worth?
Tips from a graduating senior — take ’em or leave ’em
(04/19/12 12:15am)
I’m going to graduate in less than a month, which is scary, but it’s not the subject of this column. Because everyone likes to talk about themselves and tell other people how to live their lives, including this paper, I’m going to tell you what I’ve actually learned here at UF without any weird advice about where to poop (OK, fine. Here’s one: Do it at home like a normal person).
‘Once’ more, with feeling: A musical’s journey from film to Broadway
(04/19/12 12:15am)
The Great White Way has a knack for turning films of the past into contemporary musical showstoppers. But as of late, more and more of these crossovers have sounded more flat than resonant with audiences.
The greatest ’90s animated movies: Disney not included
(04/17/12 12:15am)
Sure, Disney movies were all the rage when we were kids. But what about those other animated films we loved to death? Yes, I’m talking to you, “The Brave Little Toaster.”
‘Parks and Recreation’ actor delivers standup, songs
(04/12/12 12:30am)
About 500 people watched “Parks and Recreation” actor Nick Offerman deliver standup and songs, but hundreds more couldn’t fit in the room.
No Southern Accent
(04/11/12 8:53pm)
Pamela Daitch, a 21-year-old geology junior and alto in No Southern Accent, sings "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night in Weimer Hall. The group was promoting its event “A Cappella Unwrapped: An Inside Look into UF's Co-ed Group" that will be on April 19 and 22 in the Squitieri Studio Theatre inside of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Student tickets will cost $12 and general admission will be $20.
‘Parks and Rec’ star to perform Wed.
(04/10/12 12:45am)
Students can experience Ron Swanson’s Pyramid of Greatness for themselves when Nick Offerman, the actor who plays him on “Parks and Recreation,” performs at the Reitz Union’s Rion Ballroom Wednesday night.
Erin Andrews gets laughs, date invitation at Phillips Center
(04/05/12 12:51am)
After fighting her way up the sports media ladder, Erin Andrews briefly climbed back down Wednesday to return to where her career started.
Erin Andrews to speak at Phillips Center
(04/03/12 1:12am)
Erin Andrews, ESPN sportscaster and UF graduate, will share her story at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday evening.
Unite Party fails to uphold promise of transparency
(04/01/12 11:23pm)
The Transparency in Executive Agencies Act was an uncontroversial piece of legislation that would have increased transparency in the Accent Speakers Bureau and Student Government Productions. Both of these agencies receive almost half a million dollars of student funding each year.
Dance Marathon to feature bone marrow donor registration
(03/30/12 12:15am)
Five minutes.
Earth to Cain: Weird ads more shocking than effective
(03/28/12 12:30am)
This election season has definitely had its fair share of odd and unusual campaign advertisements.
Second-generation immigrants: an interview with a Cuban-American
(03/28/12 12:15am)
I interviewed Derik Alonso, a 20-year-old Cuban-American whose parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba almost 40 years ago. His Cuban background is still prevalent in his family life today.
Bella Donna's Italian Eatery opens in place of Gator Dawgs
(03/26/12 12:19am)
The kitchen was once a home base for concocting hot dog creations. Now, a 2-foot-tall pot sits in the room, filled with 30 quarts of ruby-red marinara sauce. Misshapen loaves of bread sit on a countertop next to the pizza oven, some burned more than others.
Volunteers sew comfort dolls for domestic abuse victims
(03/26/12 12:15am)
The small, travel-sized doll was nearly complete. Martha Dolan just needed to add some cute clothes, and it would be finished.
Behind the night shift: A ride with a Gainesville Police officer
(03/25/12 11:35pm)
Editor’s note: Information for this story was gathered during a ride-along with a Gainesville Police officer. The photograph was taken on a separate ride-along with the same officer.
SNL anchor Seth Meyers drew about 3,100 to O’Connell Center
(03/23/12 2:15am)
Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” anchor and head writer Seth Meyers performed standup at UF Thursday night and made jokes at the Student Body’s expense.
Filmmaker John Waters draws crowds, laughs as he speaks of his life
(03/21/12 12:15am)
Gay actor and filmmaker John Waters drew crowds and laughter at the opening ceremony of Pride Awareness Month on Monday night.
Actor, comedian Seth Meyers to perform stand-up Thursday night at University of Florida's Stephen C. O'Connell Center
(03/20/12 12:28am)
Accent Speaker’s Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month are sponsoring an appearance by Saturday Night Live comedian Seth Meyers at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Thursday at 8 p.m.
