Pirates have been around for more than 2,000 years. From the olive coasts of ancient Greece to the years of Viking dominance from A.D. 500 to A.D. 1050 and far beyond the classic bearded fellows of the Caribbean in the 18th century, the act of piracy is not new. Items of significant value will always have a market; it’s just that not everyone in the market will want to pay.
Bear with us, fellow Gators: one more day. One more long, uncomfortably-balmy-considering-it’s-almost-March Friday afternoon, and we’ll all be free — at least for the next week.
I remember a conversation I had with a friend at the beginning of this semester. “I feel like before we know it, it’ll be time for midterms, and I’ll be behind,” she told me. I’ve always been suspicious and terrified of secretly being an optimist, but now, I’m almost certain I am. After she said that, I immediately thought to myself, “Nah, no way.”
UF is encouraging students to carpool for Spring Break.
UF students and Gainesville residents pressed their fingers into red, green and black ink to create the Kuwaiti flag Thursday.
Heading into the final two innings against Eastern Michigan, the Florida baseball team knew it needed something to happen to pull out the win.
The Gators will hit the Golden State desert for their third tournament of the year.
When Florida men’s tennis coach Bryan Shelton began searching for players to bring into his program last offseason, he and his coaching staff were hoping to recruit athletes that not only had talent, but also possessed a competitive spirit.
With two regular season games left, it’s safe to say Florida’s women’s basketball team has surprised people.
In an interview with Golf.com, five-time major champion Phil Mickelson made headlines by saying the present group of golf’s young stars is not close to the level Tiger Woods reached during his prime, adding that we are "decades away" from someone matching Woods’ feats.
Starbucks recently announced an upcoming change to its rewards program.
Maurice Mayberry loved to travel.
Glowing paint and a Wii controller.
When Don Behringer found out he was a Fulbright Scholar last March, he was elated.
UF’s Levin College of Law is leading the state in course offerings on a free, virtual platform.
UF researchers are trying to find a Florida crop that can be used for beer.
The third and final candidate for vice president of Student Affairs emphasized the importance of diversity and tradition.
Cuban author Michel Encinosa Fu visited the U.S. for the first time Wednesday.
Using a harmonious blend of music, art and scientific poetry, The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide addressed issues of environmental sustainability during its performance Tuesday.
After a tornado watch in Alachua County on Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service honored UF as a StormReady school.
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