Pandemic freshmen and sophomores detail their on-campus journeys
(09/07/21 2:59pm)
Every year, wide-eyed freshmen stumble through Turlington, bookbags strapped to their back.
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Matheson History Museum celebrates accomplishments of historic Alachua County women
(09/02/21 12:00pm)
The Trailblazers: 150 Years of Alachua County Women exhibit highlights the stories and accomplishments of eleven women from Alachua County. The women highlighted include Daphne Duval Williams, Sarah Hamilton Matheson, Dr. Sarah Lucretia Robb, Marjorie Harris Carr, Vivian Washington Filer, Judith Brown, Margaret Tebeau, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Clara Backus Floyd Gehan, Mary Etta Hancock Cubberly, and Emmaline Hardy Buchholz.
In the spirit of safety, Gainesville’s Pride Community Center cancels its parade and festival for the second time
(08/30/21 1:05pm)
Two years ago, Gainesville hosted its largest pride parade ever. Thousands celebrated by wearing rainbow colors and marching to Bo Diddley Plaza to the tune of “Love Shack” by The B-52’s.
Spurrier's Gridiron Grille has officially kicked off
(08/15/21 12:00pm)
The wait is over for Gator and football enthusiasts: Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille has officially kicked off.
Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille announces official opening to the public
(08/02/21 11:00am)
After months of anticipation, legendary Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier’s newest play off the field, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille and Visor’s rooftop bar is ready for its kick-off opening.
Harn Museum’s new exhibit features historical photographs of Black life
(07/28/21 5:30pm)
A new Harn Museum of Art exhibit carries the weight of Black history to its viewers through momentary snapshots of serenity, struggle and triumph.
Top-ranked HiPerGator AI supercomputer paves the way for growing AI Initiative at UF
(07/12/21 5:41am)
Following recent rankings from Top500, the most referenced global list of supercomputers, UF’s HiPerGator artificial intelligence has been named the most powerful and energy efficient university-owned supercomputer in the United States.
The City of Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth through a month-long series of events
(06/19/21 9:20pm)
Light rain and gray skies did not stop about 70 people from gathering at Depot Park Saturday morning for a 3.1-mile walk to end Gainesville’s “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration.
Gainesville pop artist Bambii releases ‘about her’
(06/07/21 10:30am)
With light, airy vocals and a pastel pink visual aesthetic, Bambii might seem sweet at first glance.
Figure on Diversity spotlights excluded identities in the art community
(06/03/21 10:31am)
Figure On Diversity, a figure drawing workshop series devoted to breaking down the boundaries of body exclusivity in the arts, will have its first Gainesville event on Sunday.
The Matheson Museum reopens with showcase of county female trailblazers
(04/02/21 10:30am)
Old newspaper articles, portraits and personal drawings, pictures and notes highlighting the lives and accomplishments of 11 Alachua County female trailblazers can be found at the Matheson History Museum.
Incumbent Gail Johnson, newcomer Desmon Duncan-Walker elected to city commission
(03/17/21 11:15am)
Gainesville residents voted Tuesday to re-elect one city commissioner who saw them through a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, but voted out the other incumbent in favor of a local activist.
Meet the candidates running for the Spring 2021 executive ticket
(02/22/21 12:00pm)
Here are the Spring 2021 Student Government Executive Election candidates. Students can chose from three parties -- the Change Party, the Gator Party and the Keg Party -- on Feb. 23 and 24.
We Don’t Care Who You Vote For, Just Vote
(02/22/21 2:30pm)
You’re probably tired of hearing the same end-of-the-world sentiment before elections that “the stakes have never been higher.” We’ve even joined in on the madness in the past. But after seeing the difference one or two votes could have made during last semester’s UF Student Government elections, the importance of voting is as relevant as ever.
Gainesville’s first soil collection ceremony memorializes city’s lynching victims
(02/22/21 11:30am)
Latoya Brazil didn’t know the story of how her great-grandfather Lester Watts was lynched in Gainesville until she was 17 years old. Brazil’s great-grandmother, who was with Watts when he was shot, sat Brazil and her cousin down and told them the story.
UF students and faculty oppose proposal to build on the McCarty Woods conservation area
(02/05/21 12:00pm)
Amid the dense foliage, ancient trees and rich soil that houses thousands of microbes in the McCarty Woods conservation area, Akito Kawahara sees it: a Great Purple Hairstreak butterfly.
We’re all turning 21 this year
(01/11/21 5:30am)
Greetings, students, and welcome to the start of the Spring semester.
Matheson History Museum overcomes closed doors with open exhibit
(10/22/20 11:00am)
The lines are taken from two poems by poet Janessa Martin, who collaborated with Sylvi Herrick on the piece.
Matheson History Museum overcomes closed doors with open exhibit
(10/22/20 10:56am)
In the wake of widespread social and racial injustice and division, a local museum is shining a neon light on necessary conversations.
