In an effort to strengthen Gainesville's economy by providing university-level assistance to local businesses, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded UF a $142,880 grant on Sept. 4.
The Avenue visited some of Gainesville's fashion boutiques to find out what is their favorite outfit during the local version of the international Fashion's Night Out.
I am Jewish and very proud of my religion and heritage but I cannot say that I am proud of the state of Israel. It is hard for me to talk about this issue but I feel that I must.
Don't expect Troy to be overwhelmed by the prospect of facing the defending national champions.
Quit bitching. Seriously, shut up. I am tired of hearing all of you Floridians complain about how bad the recent cuts in the Florida Bright Futures program are for you.
We at the Department of Darts & Laurels aren't huge TV fans, apart from our nightly "Jeopardy!" sessions and one of our members' obsession with all things TLC.
Israelis claim they want peace but then create settlements on Palestinian land. From 2005 to 2008 there were 1,754 Palestinian and 117 Israeli deaths. Israel should be charged with war crimes for their disproportionate military responses that often punish the Palestinians collectively.
Al Warrington, namesake of UF's Warrington College of Business Administration, announced a $16 million gift to the college Thursday.
With the addition of 19 new Canon printers in UF libraries, students no longer need cash or a copy card for library printing. Instead they can swipe their Gator 1 Cards, which will use funds from their vending accounts.
I sincerely hope the entire UF financial sector is slated for a thorough overhaul. It is nearing the end of the third week of classes, and there is still no financial aid, much less any noted 'progress' on ISIS. I have been to the Registrar's Office, Financial Affairs and Financial Services (including my dean's office) several times, and the response is always the same. No one takes responsibility, but everyone is quick with excuses and a shove out the door when in reality, it's one monetary menage a trois.
Campus food prices are high because the university invites a company called Aramark to operate as a monopoly over all food services on campus. As a former student senator with the Progress Party, I authored bills and tried to use the power of Student Government to stop the administration from signing a new, more-than-decadelong, multimillion dollar contract with Aramark a year ago. My efforts were stopped by the majority party who acted, as usual, as a mouthpiece for the administration.
Things appear to be looking up for the Florida women's tennis team. After reaching the Round of 16 in the NCAA Championships and finishing 14th in the ITA rankings last year, the team has reason to believe it can produce even better results this season.
Gainesville residents hoping to sell Game-Day parking will have to pay close attention to an ordinance the city plans to enforce more rigidly this year.
The alligatorSports Brand Picks Column altered its style last week with a debate over the week's most divided game instead of a silly interview, and we have taken the lack of response from our readers as a sign of approval.
TAMPA - Playing against a senior-laden team in front of a hostile crowd Friday night, the Gators displayed a little maturity of their own.
In its most recent step in the battle against swine flu, UF will require all courses to have e-Learning sites to assist students who have contracted the virus.
Dale Ginder is 7 years old. He is from Gainesville. He loves his Gators.
Lauren Cook waited and worked for her education.
I am writing in regard to Travis Hornsby's guest column, "Mideast trip reveals need for peace."
In an effort to increase student involvement, UF's broadcast stations have made an unprecedented decision to allow all journalism and communication majors to attend an open house today.
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