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More than a thousand fans jam out at Playground Music and Arts Festival
(08/29/22 5:00pm)
As the last note played and the crowd began to simmer, a quick moment of silence turned into a stampede as the audience moved from the “see” stage to the “saw” stage, chatting excitedly about the act to come.
UF, embattled former Honors Program director at odds over nature of termination
(08/29/22 1:50pm)
Two weeks have passed since Mark Law announced his termination as UF Honors Program director. Although the provost has taken responsibility for the firing, students and faculty still have questions as to why.
The Swamp Restaurant returns to Gainesville after temporary 2020 closure
(08/31/22 9:55pm)
While the previous location in Midtown is long gone, the same lively energy is present in The Swamp Restaurant’s new Innovation District spot two years later.
Accent Speakers Bureau reschedules Josh Richards for first Fall speaking event
(08/27/22 12:49am)
TikTok star Josh Richards will make his UF debut, despite speculation of a death threat made against him by a student.
Freshmen need traditional dorms
(08/26/22 2:02am)
It wouldn’t be outlandish to say that many are opposed to living in traditional dorms.
Clemons takes District 22 Republican race, Democratic primary yet to be called
(08/24/22 1:47pm)
In Tuesday night’s District 22 primary election, State Rep. Chuck Clemons comfortably secured victory in the Republican race, but Democrats Olysha Magruder and Brandon Scott Peters were considerably closer to one another, with no clear winner despite all precincts in Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy Counties reporting their results.
Move-in and a welcome for the Fall
(08/24/22 1:27pm)
Linda and I have a tradition of living in one of the residence halls as new students move to campus. Last week, we moved into East Hall. Our hallmates are usually pleased to see us move in and, I expect, they are grateful when we move out as classes begin. Having the president and his wife knock on your residence hall door while you are taking a nap is not the best way to start your college experience. My apologies to Miguel, our East Hall RA.
Primary candidates take to TikTok
(08/24/22 1:48pm)
TikTok is a hub for a variety of creative content — trendy dances and memes are usual suspects for video topics. Lately, though, the social media algorithm has thrown midterm election coverage into the mix of videos that pop up on users’ For You pages.
Ben Shelton decides to forgo final years of eligibility to turn pro
(08/23/22 3:38pm)
Florida junior Ben Shelton showed he has future star potential in the world of professional tennis this past week during his Association of Tennis Professionals Masters 1000 debut.
Housing, academic freedom, abortion: What issues matter most to UF students this election cycle?
(08/22/22 1:58pm)
On top of new classes and new people, many UF students are paying close attention to something else: the 2022 midterm elections.
Florida adds quartet of blue-chip defensive recruits
(08/14/22 8:39pm)
Florida football head coach Billy Napier and his staff made huge strides in recruiting this weekend, sending shockwaves through the college football world.
Estudiante de la UF arrestado por cargos de agresión sexual y secuestro
(08/03/22 8:05pm)
El martes, oficiales del Departamento Policial de la Universidad (UPD, por sus siglas en ingles) arrestaron a un estudiante de la UF por la supuesta agresión sexual y el secuestro de una mujer en el campus a principios de mes.
What I saw in the mirror
(08/01/22 6:54pm)
Two hours into my first day as Engagement Managing Editor, I locked our entire editorial staff out of our primary Twitter account, froze the account for six days and lost our verification check.
Midtown Apartments residents fear security breach, management denies allegations
(08/01/22 4:00am)
“You're sure to find a space that is perfect for sharing with your future roommates,” Midtown Apartments’ website reads.
Films record evolving attitudes on abortion
(08/01/22 4:00am)
Abortion rights became a focal point of national discussion June 24 following the overturn of the original Roe v. Wade decision. However, films have talked about the issue for decades, and the representation of the issue in media is more relevant than ever.
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Gainesville man arrested for child pornography, lewd material
(07/29/22 10:00am)
A Gainesville man distributed child pornography and transmitted lewd material to a child, police said.
UF student artists protest overturn of Roe v. Wade
(07/25/22 10:00am)
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Student Senate passes resolution for 24-hour morning-after pill vending machines, blocks 24-hour Marston funding
(07/22/22 10:00am)
The UF Student Government Senate passed a resolution approving 24-hour access to morning-after pills via vending machines around campus and failed an amendment that would restore 24-hour access to Marston Science Library.
