Among hurried Friday afternoon foot traffic on the Reitz Union Colonnade, a buzz of culture, community and celebration filled the air.
While the Accent Speaker's Bureau chairman said feedback is important, the organization is working fine without the Student Senate.
Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson is scheduled to stop in Gainesville on Saturday.
UF has begun looking for ways to put a dent in the planned universitywide budget cut of ,34 million, UF trustees announced Thursday.
This semester UF switched its online course system from WebCT to a system called E-Learning System.
Students of many faiths ended a day of fasting with prayer and food Thursday night at the O'Connell Center.They gathered to celebrate the first day of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim religion, with a feast. Participants in the Fast-a-Thon abstained from eating between sunrise and sunset. Some also pledged donations to St. Francis House, a local homeless shelter.The fundraiser was organized by UF's Islam on Campus.The event began with a prayer in the front entrance. About 10 minutes were devoted to a prayer of standing, sitting and kneeling positions. Those who were not Muslims were invited to observe those in prayer before the meal.Rami Nashashibi, a Muslim activist from Chicago, spoke at the event.The sociologist and founder of the Inner City Muslim Action Network stressed the importance of fasting for all religions.
(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Freshman Jamie Whalen uses a telescope fitted with a protective filter that allows her to look at the sun Wednesday afternoon. The telescope was placed on the Reitz Union North Lawn by the Undergraduate Astrophysics Society as part of the Student Organization Fair.
It's not cool to discriminate against people solely based on sexual orientation, according to members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs, who held a welcoming picnic Wednesday on Plaza of the Americas.
Tracey Chace witnessed what she said was a horrific sight: A maintenance man driving a gas-powered John Deere Gator to pick up trash.
UF has become the first American university to receive a grant from the European Union to house a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.
As Gators fans anticipate kickoffs, distract their opponents and celebrate touchdowns, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium becomes a loud place.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, started Wednesday night and lasts through Friday, but classes still go on as scheduled.
Brion Vibber said he wants to make Wikimania accessible to everyone throughout the world.
(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Valerie Burkett, an environmental engineering junior, performs a counter-attack on Courtney Stokes during fencing practice Wednesday evening in the Florida Gym. Both athletes began fencing their first year at UF.
UF students will have a chance to voice their opinions on coffee and the homeless in addition to voting for 47 student senators during the fall election.
In observance of the sixth anniversary of Sept. 11, more than 900 people pledged good deeds at the Good Deed Mitzvah Marathon.
During the Student Senate meeting Tuesday, about 15 members of the Pro-Life Alliance took to the lectern to address their concerns about the upcoming speech of Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
Since the qualifying round for potential student senators ended Tuesday, the Gator and Progress parties will soon begin their three-week campaigns.
UF students may think twice this year before buying soda from campus vending machines.
There was no colored smoke or skimpy outfits. No snakes, high-heeled backup dancers, sequins or lip-synching.
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