At the beginning of the Fall semester, the staff had one outstanding task — documenting a year of Hyflex classes spent wearing masks and on Zoom.
With mask mandates falling by the wayside as vaccine distribution increases, attendees’ noses were able to appreciate the enticing aromas of barbecue, Asian and vegan cuisine on Saturday. The Original Food Truck Rally, hosted by the High Dive, invited eight restaurants to showcase different cuisines to Gainesville locals.
From popcorn machines to winter coats, the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s new south campus Thrift Boutique received a wide variety of donations to help support animals in need.
“Crop Top Tuesdays,” a weekly tradition at The Knot climbing gym, gathers students and locals wearing homemade crop tops to rock climb.
With light, airy vocals and a pastel pink visual aesthetic, Bambii might seem sweet at first glance. But Grace Lamerson, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter performing under the name Bambii, pens lyrics that bite, almost snarl.
Twin Suns had their first High Dive performance June 4. The band featured a combination of covers and original songs, with a half-and-half split between the two.
Cars for Cancer raises funds and awareness for children’s cancer research, and part of the proceeds go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
When the thunder rolled in on Florida Ballpark Saturday, the Florida baseball team had two hours to ponder the imminent loss — and the end of their season.
As the shutter of the camera clicked, she sat and hoped she could one day be a Gator, too. This was the beginning of Taylor’s climb.
19 runs. 21 hits. A ten-run sixth inning. Three home runs in the seventh. An hour and 50 minute rain delay. All of it added up to a season-ending 19-1 loss for Florida baseball.
The Florida Gators move down to the loser’s bracket of the Gainesville regional.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office found 13-year-old Delia Young’s body on Wednesday after she had been reported missing on May 16.
Albert and Alberta Gator are symbols of UF, taking photos with students and fans, showing up to UF hosted events and embarking on city-wide community functions. The students behind the beloved characters, however, carry the spirit of the school while their identities remain hidden.
Scenthound opened May 24 and provides grooming services focused on overall wellness and routine care of all dogs — rather than just the haircuts or baths associated with traditional groomers.
Movie theaters are making a comeback, and several theaters are re-opening since COVID-19 pandemic-induced closures. “A Quiet Place Part II” was a box office success, racking up a total of $57 million in Memorial Day weekend alone according to Variety.
Seeking to counter the spread of misinformation on social media, a group of nine UF students developed an app called String News. The founding team envisioned the app as a platform for users to view free, reliable news stories without distractions, such as misleading infographics and memes easily found on social media.
A new partnership with Opendorse will allow compensation based on follower count and video interaction
The first pitch from Tommy Mace will be tossed after the pre-game ceremonies at noon.
Before live shows were put on pause, concert-goers frequently used the expression “post-concert depression” (PCD) to describe the melancholy experienced after the thrill of a concert. While it’s no question that the days following a great live show can feel mundane, one researcher started to wonder if the words “post-concert depression” were giving the social-syndrome undue psychological influence.
Figure On Diversity, a figure drawing workshop series devoted to breaking down the boundaries of body exclusivity in the arts, will have its first Gainesville event on Sunday.
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