UF, Gainesville to host Homecoming events
By RACHAEL PINO | Oct. 13, 2010Gators looking for something to do on their day off this Friday have plenty of options.
Gators looking for something to do on their day off this Friday have plenty of options.
After months of deliberation, UF has been nominated as one of the most vegan-friendly colleges in the U.S.
Students for a Democratic Society is rallying today in support of fair wages for Immokalee workers at the grand opening of the new Publix Supermarket in Millhopper Plaza.
Fearing for their livelihoods in November’s election, the Dems are rolling out the big guns.
Over the past couple of weeks I have gotten to know Bryan Griffin as a person and a friend. I know he would never intentionally plagiarize. He’s passionate person about his beliefs. I’m sure this was nothing more than him admiring an article and trying to get the message to others. All it would’ve taken was a citation I’m sure was subordinately overlooked due to the pressure of balancing activities and schoolwork with the column.
Let’s have a big round of applause for mediocrity, UF’s new area of excellence. After watching Saturday’s game, I was struck with a dilemma: Where will I now derive my pride in my choice of higher learning?
Jen Ambrose Cotter uses her blog, “Bipartisan Victory Garden,” to bring attention to Cabot-Koppers, the wood-treatment facility that has been listed by the federal government as a contaminated Superfund site for more than 25 years.
Jared Chasse, 12, wants to be an oceanographer when he grows up, and the City of Gainesville is offering to help pay for him to reach that goal.
UF’s Hispanic students emphasized the need for organizational unity within their diverse community during an informal discussion at the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures Wednesday night.
Spectators at Friday’s homecoming parade will notice new recycling bins along the parade route.
After a turbulent freshman season filled with numerous highs and lows, Kenny Boynton has reason to believe he’ll make major strides in his second year.
Even though he returned to practice earlier this week, wide receiver Chris Rainey will not see action in games until he fulfills two obligations.
Florida’s offense has lacked a big-play tight end this season. And now, its recruiting class might too.
Since arriving on campus three years ago, coach Amanda Butler has made no secret of her expectations for the women’s basketball program: win a national championship.
The flagship team of UF’s athletic program may be slipping, but across the street in the O’Connell Center, another squad has reached the pinnacle of its sport.
You’ll be waiting a little longer for your already-making-you-late-for-class-with-a-line-stretching-to-Quiznos $6.87 skinny, double-shot, extra-hot, no-foam, in-a-reusable-cup-please, sugar-free-syrup, soy Mochachinofrappelatte.
Let’s have a big round of applause for mediocrity, UF’s new area of excellence. After watching Saturday’s game, I was struck with a dilemma: Where will I now derive my pride in my choice of higher learning?
Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.