News
Underclassmen most at risk for sexual assault
By JESSICA CHAPMAN | Aug. 16, 2009An 18-year-old girl who just started college spends the night hanging out with her roommate and her roommate's friends.
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The Avenue
Learn the ropes to campus style
By REBEKAH GEIER | Aug. 16, 2009It is not often that college and fashion are associated with one another. But there will be situations that require some stylish threads.
The Avenue
Easy, homemade chicken tacos
By MAXIM PETTERSEN | Aug. 16, 2009Welcome to college! You will probably be here for at least the next four years, on your own, without anyone to cook for you. Eating out can be expensive, and the meal plans will eventually become unexciting and monotonous. There is always the option to cook your own delicious food. This quick and easy to make recipe costs only about $10 for four to five servings and will hit the spot!
News
Meet leaders at UF
By JESSICA CHAPMAN | Aug. 16, 2009Who's who at UF? Meet Bernie Machen, Steve Orlando, Jeremy Foley and more.
The Avenue
Alternative sports offer fun, novel fitness opportunities
By Alex Orlando | Aug. 16, 2009Whether it/s at night, on the weekend, between classes or just a lazy afternoon, Gainesville has plenty to offer without having to stray into the ordinary. From scaling walls to blazing trails, here are a few ways to break a sweat without having to hit the treadmill.
Metro
Local attractions offer escape from campus living
By NEICHOY | Aug. 16, 2009Just because you live on campus doesn't mean you're stuck there.
The Avenue
34th Street mural serves as local landmark, memorial
By SISTINE GURREY | Aug. 16, 2009One day, the wall reads, "Two geese cannot achieve happiness alone." It wishes Manda Kate a happy 16th birthday. It thanks a wife for her hard work.
Sports
Johnson's knee fully recovered
By ADAM BERRY | Aug. 16, 2009At the UF volleyball team's media day on Aug. 13, Lauren Bledsoe could barely contain her excitement when asked about senior Kristina Johnson.
The Avenue
Don/t ruin college for yourself, silence your cell phone
By ERIC VOSS | Aug. 16, 2009When I was in high school, I was convinced I had the nosiest, most intrusive parents.
Sports
Tebow ramps up intensity as final season approaches
Aug. 16, 2009Tim Tebow's time in Gainesville is ticking down.
The Avenue
Local bands impress at shows, makes waves nationally
By SISTINE GURREY | Aug. 16, 2009There must be something in the water.
News
Freshman FAQ
By JESSICA CHAPMAN | Aug. 16, 2009So you don't have to ask: big questions for new students about Gainesville, studying, jobs and more.
News
UF reworks layoffs plan
By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 16, 2009The number of layoffs to result from budget cuts has gone from 58 to 60 since UF announced its budget plan in May.
The Avenue
Practice sensibility when engaging in collegiate romps
By BRANDT WILLIAMS | Aug. 16, 2009Freshman year. You are en route to the fourth floor of your dorm and notice an attractive neighbor. Any homesickness unexpectedly fades. You realize that your roommate has been MIA for the past few hours and your twin-sized bed is in dire need of christening.
News
Bright Futures recipients will pay for tuition increases
By ABBIE PARKER | Aug. 15, 2009With tuition increasing and Bright Futures payouts staying the same, UF students are going to have to find ways to foot the bill.
Metro
Cultural attractions offer plenty to see, do in Gainesville
By PATRICK ANNESTY | Aug. 15, 2009As the largest city in Alachua County and a major crossroad in north central Florida, Gainesville is an eclectic meeting point in the heart of the state. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities to experience.
News
UF campus holds decades of legends, ghost stories
By MARK ENKERUD | Aug. 15, 2009While they're not exactly the fantastic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, UF has its own collection of myths and legends passed on from year to year.
Opinion
SG offers opportunities for involvement on campus
By Jordan Johnson | Aug. 15, 2009Although I doubt that I am the first person at UF that you have heard this from, I would like to welcome you to the University of Florida!
Opinion
For new students, some tips to help you from feeling dumb
By KRISTIN BJORNSEN | Aug. 15, 2009Alas, you've made it. Your 'rents are gone, you're already sick of Broward Dining and you may or may not have thrown up in your pillow case last night. (R.I.P. Fall 2006; I haven't eaten pad thai since.)
Sports
Freshmen: Tips for maximizing UF sports experience
Aug. 15, 2009I really feel bad for all you freshmen.
