Laura Lombardo is 2,131 friends richer. She has created 55 photo albums, and so far there are 1,260 photos of her online. She checks Facebook from her Blackberry while she's waiting in line or on the bus to pass the time.
Looking for something entertaining to read during your downtime? Here is a book list that can revive your reading agenda for the fall.
Two people competing for the same job usually don't consider themselves friends.
In light of rising gas prices, more students are forced to find means of travel that don't involve getting behind the wheel of a car. Luckily for UF students, there are plenty of ways to get around Gainesville and campus without one.
It's been called an eyesore, a concrete blog and a public diary.
You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.
Percy Harvin is the most electrifying player on the Gators roster and a Heisman candidate, but the leader of UF's receiving corps is Louis Murphy.
Gator fans have vivid memories of former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith and running back Antonio Pittman getting hammered repeatedly by UF's defense in the BCS Championship game two seasons ago.
A night on the town can present great photo opportunities -- as long as those photos aren't mug shots.
The Associated Press preseason poll was released on Saturday, and UF found itself in familiar territory.
Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.
Sorry for the delay in getting this up for all you, but it's been a hectic few days in Alligator land as we're preparing for the New Student Edition (check the Web site in the upcoming weeks for stories, mainly aimed toward freshmen).
UF tight end Cornelius Ingram is being sued for less than $1,065 for back rent by Paradigm Properties, according to Alachua County civil court records. Ingram has failed to pay rent due since before July 7, according to the document. Ingram recently had successful surgery on his torn left ACL.
UF has already lost tight end Cornelius Ingram for the season and receiver Percy Harvin still hasn't fully practiced, and now No. 2 receiver Louis Murphy is out with a sprained ankle. Coach Urban Meyer said he doesn't "think it's that serious" and Murphy should be back later this week. However, still not a good sign. For those keeping track at home, that probably leaves Deonte Thompson has the Gators top receiver right now.
Forty-one-year-old Dara Torres was the anchor on the U.S. team that won the 400-freestyle relay Saturday night, leading them to a silver medal. The former Gator might have been able to catch the Netherlands team if there were just 50 to 100 more meters in the race, but the Dutch were too far ahead when she started her leg.
Former Gator Ryan Lochte's quest to top Michael Phelps is still going on. Lochte won the bronze medal in the 400-meter individual medley Saturday at the Olympics. Phelps won the gold and claimed a new world record.
I want to tell you a secret.
Kendra slinked off stage. She counted the bills collected in her lace garter once more. The number was still the same. Five dollars. Disappointment, disbelief and discouragement overcame her.
In a normal setting, 20 against one would be unfair.
A Wal-Mart cashier was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $1,700 from the Gainesville store on Northwest 13th Street from June through July.
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