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October 25, 1911
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October 25, 1911
October 25, 1911
It sounds like a lawnmower on loudspeakers. Blades whir at full speed, creating a frantic windstorm that spreads the smell of jet fuel.
For the last year and a half, the UF Ethnoecology Society has been turning a small plot of land on campus into a garden of edible plants, medicinal herbs and other exotic vegetation from around the world.
By collecting donations to be sent overseas, UF students will soon have the opportunity to reach out to fellow Gators serving in the military.
Ah, Homecoming weekend. The grills are lit, the RVs are parked, the beer is on ice. We'd be lying if we said we don't enjoy it. Even though Archer Road is more packed than a tin of sardines and our favorite bars are at capacity, we wouldn't trade this three-day weekend for anything.
Who's in the know about nooses in the news? Probably fewer people than the number who know about Britney Spears and Tasers.
While some UF students bought last minute costumes or prepared for parties on Wednesday, about 50 protesters decided to "spook Tigert Hall" for Halloween.
If all news is bad and no news is fake, then wouldn't that make all fake news good? I don't see why not.
The outcome of the fall Student Government elections on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 might not be a surprise if past elections are any indication.
It's been a busy week for the Department of Darts & Laurels. So much has been going on around campus. We've been so busy gathering quotes for "Overheard in Gainesville" and avoiding the Turlington preacher, we've barely had time to cross West University Avenue for a bite to eat or a pitcher to drink. Somehow we managed. But we also managed to bring you a special all UF, all the time edition for this week's…
I heard through the Greekvine that the Greek community needs a makeover. Apparently some silly television show filled with sex and sex and beer - oh my! - bruised their peach-like reputation. I put together some slogans for them. Here's my top sorority slogan: "To-ga, to-ga, to-gather under the bonds of sisterhood is a wonderful idea." It says, "We're a little formal, but we're here for the party, too." They can thank me later.
As we?ve all realized, perhaps too late, summer is ending, and the summer driving season is coming to a complete stop. Considering the price of gas, that?s probably a good thing. But long after our collective finances have recovered from the petrol outlays of summer 2007, we?ll be hearing about gas and more energy issues from a whole host of Democratic and Republican presidential candidates.
It was the morning of Jan. 9, and Gainesville was still partying.