Florida constituents can only vote in person on Election Day at an assigned precinct correlated with their registered address, which new college students often forget to update.
As a new batch of students arrive on Florida’s campus, UF RecSports will offer a wide variety of intramural sports competitions and leagues this fall.
Vice President Kamala Harris has long been deemed Generation Z’s meme queen, with online communities making her the subject of political satire on sites like TikTok, X and Reddit. Harris’ July 21 campaign endorsement from British popstar Charli XCX and subsequent viral memes dubbed the candidate as “brat” — the singer’s album name.As the upcoming election season approaches, a new wave of voters prepares to hit the booths for the first time. This generation's media consumption habits differ significantly from their predecessors, posing unique challenges and opportunities for political engagement.
Florida football student tickets are sold out for fall 2024. But incoming freshmen don’t need to worry about missing out on other Gator athletics.A guide to UF’s fall sports teams and a preview of some of the top athletes on campus.
Whether you're a student on a tight budget, a fashion enthusiast looking for vintage finds or simply someone who enjoys the thrill of treasure hunts or good deals, Gainesville’s thrift scene has something to offer for everyone.
Director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” is honestly just that — a trap. The movie, which sells itself as a nail-biting thriller, is more effective as a comedy. The newest installation in the Shyamalaniverse is a near-perfect theater experience — if you don't think too hard about the plot.
Florida’s first home game against the Miami Hurricanes is fast-approaching on Aug. 31. Here is everything to know for your first Gator game day.
The Gators basketball team picked up a four-star commitment from small forward CJ Ingram.
In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office’s spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.
In the state’s first round of post-tenure review completed in July, UF led the state in negative evaluations.
Sophie Stevens built on her successful freshman year with an appearance at the Dow Championship, her first LPGA event.
The upcoming primary election season brings eight open seats and six competitive races in Alachua County.
Fink, a 26-year-old UF business administration graduate student, won the 2024 Miss Florida pageant in June with a talent of lyrical dance and a community service initiative called Give to Live — Donate Life.
As Florida enters its third season under head coach Billy Napier, the Gators are relying on a rejuvenated culture to turn the program around this season.
Protestors filled the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, lifting posters calling for “libertad” in anticipation of the results of the country’s 2024 presidential election. More than 1,300 miles away, Ismary Ochoa anxiously watched the news in Miami.
Equal Ground Education Fund, a Black-led voting rights organization aiming to increase civic engagement through voter education and preparedness, sponsored the event. Speakers shared information from multiple organizations, including the Alachua County NAACP, Social Justice Committee of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Gainesville Residents United and Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson, D-Gainesville.
According to a sign posted on the door to the center’s main suite, CIME is closed until Aug. 5 for refurbishment. Its website has been taken down for construction and its social media accounts are inactive.
On July 30, TaskForce Fore Ending Homelessness allocated over $700,000 in state grant awards to Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry, Family Promise of Gainesville, Peaceful Paths, St. Francis House, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Corporation, Another Way, Lee Conlee House and Catholic Charities Bureau.
On Aug. 7, as part of the Rosa B. Williams Center’s weekly recurring events, visitors gathered and immersed themselves in the vibrant rhythm and infectious energy of international folk dancing, where diverse cultures and traditions blend into a joyful tapestry of movement and community.
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