The atmosphere on the first day of a big lecture class, at least before the professor arrives, is something akin to a rock concert that’s going to immediately sour. Everyone has some semblance of a clue as to why they’re there, but no one has an idea of what this event — the performance of entertaining the attention of as many as 600 students — is really going to be like.
I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I’m not ashamed of it, and I don’t let it define me. I’ve done as much as I can to educate myself on my illnesses so I’m properly equipped to keep them managed as much as possible. However, there are times when it feels like I’m losing the battle, and that’s when I seek outside help.
We’re not going to lie to you readers of the finest newspaper collegiate journalism has to offer: It’s been a pretty godawful, downcast week.
It’s a new year with high hopes and low gas prices.
UF has ranked among the fastest growing schools for students with sugar babies.
Six UF students are among the finalists for a Disney competition.
Florida’s rotation figures to be one of the best in the nation.
University Police are investigating the death of a UF student that occurred outside Trusler Hall on Wednesday morning.
Florida has not hesitated to be honest this season.
The Gators have had success this season by playing balanced basketball, and they’re about to meet a team that does the same.
With the loss of Florida phenom Lauren Haeger to National Pro Fastpitch, UF’s softball team will need to bolster its pitching department. Haeger, the 2015 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year threw a jaw-dropping 222.1 innings last season, more than all other pitchers on the team combined.
UF President Kent Fuchs walked with students Wednesday night across campus, taking a look at voting rights through U.S. history.
UF is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
Local community members came together Wednesday night at a forum to discuss gun violence and bills aiming to change state gun laws.
The Santa Fe College Student Senate debated Wednesday evening whether to approve a nearly $2,000 overflow request from the Global Society club.
About 100 UF students and Gainesville residents discussed Alachua’s criminal justice system Wednesday night.
If you’re on Twitter, you know two things: It can be both helpful and a great source of laughs. As a self-proclaimed Twitter guru, I’ve been able to compile a list of UF- and Gainesville-related accounts you should be following if you aren’t already.
We’re back with plenty of half-baked advice for everyone. From boyfriend probs to questions about how to plot revenge against your annoying, snack-stealing roommate, Mediocre Advice has got your back. Send your questions to mediocre.alligator.advice@gmail.com and together we’ll find solutions to your dilemmas and have some fun along the way.
University Galleries at UF opened its most recent exhibit Monday, showcasing the work of artist Carl Knickerbocker.
News of David Bowie’s death Monday sent shock waves all over the world, including right here in the Gainesville community.
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