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A line of about 50 cannabis lovers wrapped around the side of the new Cookies dispensary awaiting its grand opening, some of them even camping out overnight.
A UF student was arrested by UPD and charged with sexual battery of a victim between 12 and 18 years old July 8.
Florida baseball is no stranger to the major leagues. Since head coach Kevin O’Sullivan took over in 2008, the Gators have seen the second-most first-round selections. UF is tied for third in active MLB players with seven.
With the flood of state legislation reshaping areas like education and gun control that took effect July 1, political tensions in Florida have reached a boiling point.
If your summer classes already have you stressed out, take a look at The Avenue’s list of fun things to do this week. Whether you want something lively or relaxed, we’ve got you covered.
Watermelon and melted snow cones dripped into sticky puddles on the sidewalk as people abandoned their treats to dance to DJ Mellow’s remixes of the latest pop hits. Children jumped to the beat in bouncy castles, ran through hazes of bubbles and threw footballs around the park.
UF students flock to the Southwest Recreation Center to play pickup games and exercise throughout the school year.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at all colleges and universities in a landmark case June 29.
UF offers more than 120 non-major classes for students to take outside of their required course loads. These classes range from teaching students about dance and music to dinosaurs and bees. Although Summer B enrollment closed, UF will offer courses during the upcoming fall semester.
Florida game days are truly one of a kind. The academically driven UF campus evolves into a rowdy, chaotic “Gators-till-I-die” environment.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at colleges in a landmark case Thursday.
Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker dreams of endless prosperity for East Gainesville’s Black youth.
Santa Fe College senior Apoorva Bangalore Raviprasad, an astrophysics major, left India for the United States in 2022, feeling confused about how the future would unfold and struggling with her identity.
How I wish I had better news. It’s Pride Month after all — one of many occasions throughout the year when we celebrate diversity in a world that doesn’t always embrace such a thing. I’m happier with myself than ever, living my truth has been a blessing, allowing me to thrive. Unfortunately, being happy with oneself, is a different thing from being happy with one’s situation, even further removed, being happy with the state of things.
Gainesville City Commissioner Casey Willits and Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford represent Gainesville as the only two elected officials in the county who are openly a part of the LGBTQ community.
Editor’s note: Some of the names used in this article are stage names.
Guatemalan first-generation UF sophomore Miguel Pascual is proud of his heritage, and in his free time he enjoys helping other first-generation students recognize this cultural admiration by developing their leadership skills.
After weeks of multinational corporations cutting back on pride representation due to backlash, Gainesville’s local businesses are stepping up in their place.
A local group of artists debuted their first exhibit while bouncing bass and percussion echoed, glasses were filled with wine and glowing black lights lit up the SL8 gallery Friday.
Nathaniel Chan, 24, is a gay, Chinese American dedicated to using city planning to serve the community he loves. While his determination got him a position with the city, his path there was not always clear.