Students can get in touch with their creative sides this Summer by attending one of the many events sponsored by UF’s Creative B program.
An algal bloom in South Florida has come to the attention of Gainesville artists.
“Most people think/Great God will come from the skies/Take away everything/And make everybody feel high. But if you know what life is worth/You will look for yours on earth: And now you see the light/You stand up for your rights. Jah!” — To quote the late great former singer of the Wailers and beloved symbol of weed and reggae himself. There’s a lot of wrong in these times we live in. Our country needs healing — and not the kind where we stop at hoping and praying for the best. Far too long we’ve been complacent in the red. Now, in the spirit of completely abrupt and random transitions…
We are about to hit the apex of the Summer semester. That means a lot of studying and stress the further we dwell into July. Of course, for any males in decent shape and more than 6 feet tall, there is a tempting alternative to compete with countless of hours of studying. They could drop their books right now, head to the gym and start practicing their jump shots. The NBA is calling their names.
“Swiss Army Man” is a multipurpose movie, meaning something different to each viewer. To me, it was a message about not wasting your life by living in fear. To my mom, it was a message about the importance of speaking up. And to my dad, it was a suggestion to let out his farts more frequently.
Gainesville’s Hippodrome State Theatre will celebrate Pride Night and raise funds for victims of the Pulse Orlando shooting with its show Friday.
The Florida Sea Grant College Program and Beneath the Waves will host an ocean-themed film festival at the Reitz Union on Saturday.
A Grammy-nominated singer makes a stop in Gainesville this weekend as part of her 2016 tour.
The Atlantic and the Top are revving up their engines for a three-day-long block party starting this Friday.
Over the last three years, “Ken Eats Gainesville” has become the go-to blog in town for local food reviews and information. Ken Peng launched the site with a Facebook page, now with more than 17,000 likes, and still uses the social media page heavily. I sat down with Peng to talk food, the site and the must-eat places for Gainesville newcomers.
Need some activities to keep you busy this weekend? From drinks and ice cream to music and Pokemon, the Avenue has you covered.
With the release of a new app developed by Niantic Inc., some students’ childhood dreams are becoming reality.
The mayor of Gainesville, Lauren Poe, started a new community book club that will use books to spark discussions on a broad range of topics, Poe said.
Seven more Gators are headed to the Olympic Games in Rio, but their performances were largely overshadowed by that of a future Florida athlete who didn’t even make the cut.
As of Friday, Alachua County’s Sheriff Office has decided to dispatch two cars for each call it receives.
Jim McElwain walked onto the podium at Southeastern Conference Media Days, turned to the rows of reporters in front of him and began at the end.
Ty Redler, a 22-year-old UF biology senior, said he spent days worried about his lost service dog until he finally found him Saturday.
UF freshman Sam Rynor said he wants to make money, but he doesn’t want to call dozens of employers and drive around town dropping off applications.
In this edition of the Alligator Awards, we debate which female athlete was the best of the 2015-16 season. Sports writers Ray Boone, Matt Brannon and Alejandro López join alligatorSports Editors Ian Cohen and Ethan Bauer in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
Gainesville residents showed their support for the musical “The Toxic Avenger” after its popularity called for an extended end date.
Solutions by The State News
