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UF eyes deep postseason run with strong start at regionals

There will be no more second chances.

UF SG president-elect attends pro-Israel conference

UF Student Government President-Elect Michael Murphy traveled out of The Swamp to engage in international affairs this weekend.

Living in Gainesville: Students choose between luxury and affordability (Part 2 of 4)

Sydney Rosholt wanted the exclusive pool and top-floor views when she signed up for the VIP package at The Standard.

The Holy Pipe bar to open in downtown

The owner of a 2-month-old bar in Gainesville will open another bar three minutes away next week.

From the Outback to the Swamp

The first quarter seemed to be over.

'It always feels best to win': Mayor Lauren Poe dominates in race

Gainesville knew who was going to win the election.

The final weeks of the semester are the worst

With Spring Break gone and a terrifyingly challenging week of classes under our belts, we have all settled back in. It’s different this time, though. After a Spring Break without responsibilities or rules, it’s hard to rid ourselves of that mindset. We’ve tasted what life is like for the elite members of society who don’t have to work for things, and returning to the "Gainesville grind" now feels like a painful vacation to a penitentiary. What did we do to deserve this? Students’ breakup with Spring Break is cruel, and now we are left with the sloppy second half of the semester. Is there any hope that it’ll get better?

Auburn eliminates Gators from SEC Tournament off Harper’s 20 points

Auburn guard Jared Harper was isolated on the upper left side of the three-point line with Jalen Hudson guarding him.

Meet the women of UF Student Government Senate

Almost 50 years after UF’s first female Student Body president, the top Senate positions are filled by women.

Shark Tank star will speak at UF

A shark is coming to the Swamp in two weeks.

Read all about it: Author James Patterson will speak at Spring graduation

One of the world’s bestselling authors will join Gator graduates in The Swamp this Spring.

Five great date spots in Gainesville

Love is in the air in Gainesville. Met a cutie in your class, on Tinder or out at The Swamp and want to move things forward? Here’s a suggestion: Take them on a date.

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Danny Gato shows his ’Swamp Life’ tattoo on his thigh.

Inked in regret: How to handle a bad tattoo

Last week, Ariana Grande posted a picture of her newest body ink. The tattoo was meant to represent her new hit song, “7 rings.” Instead, the Kanji characters on Grande’s palm actually translated to “shichirin,” which means a small barbecue grill.

Super Bowl LIII

Nicole Hebel, a 22-year-old UF marketing and economics senior, and Alex Netzley, a 22-year-old UF chemistry senior, watch Super Bowl LIII Sunday at The Swamp Restaurant in Gainesville. The New England Patriots played against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta.

Super Bowl LIII

Jake Canepari, 22, cheers Sunday in The Swamp Restaurant as the New England Patriots win Super Bowl LIII with a final score of 13 to 3 points. Canepari, who comes from a family of New England Patriots fans, wears his father’s hat during the game for good luck.

Super Bowl LIII

Jason Bonvie, 24, watches Sunday in The Swamp Restaurant as the New England Patriots score against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. “I am not trying to see no Pats win,” Bonvie said.

Florida Lineman Competition: Lineworkers of the Swamp

Scholarships aren't as rare as you think

The topic of scholarships is often tied to large-scale economic problems and all of that complicated, serious mess. But this discussion of scholarships will not be attempting to slip Marx and Engels into your ideology like a sugar cube into a cup of tea.

Iced coffee wins in the world of caffeine

Coffee is, for many of us college students, similar to life support. A long day is often impossible without slurping down a certain amount of the bitter drink. For some, this amount is a healthy one or two cups in the morning before class and for others, this translates to gallons of coffee. I’m not here to judge, as I fall closer to the second category than the first. Rather, I am here to settle a debate that seems to have no end. While many categories and subcategories have popped up, the largest distinction and the one I will focus on is the most polarizing: iced versus hot.