University
First-year program for Hispanic and Latino students expands
By Camille Respess | Aug. 22, 2017After last year’s popularity, the Latino Educational Advancement Program, or LEAP, is expanding.
COVID-19
Metro
Again, Pavilion residents complain of move-in
By Meryl Kornfield | Aug. 22, 2017Herman Younger moved into his apartment at The Pavilion on 62nd on Friday and didn’t recognize the man sleeping on his couch.
Metro
New rolled ice cream store to open
By Jessica Giles | Aug. 22, 2017A new rolled ice cream business will sweeten summer when its doors first open Tuesday.
Metro
UF student arrested for DUI, drug possession, police said
By David Hoffman | Aug. 22, 2017A UF student was arrested early Monday morning and faces a DUI charge after University Police found him on campus sleeping in his car’s driver’s seat, police said.
University
SG Student Senate supports Fuchs
By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 22, 2017Student Government senators began the Fall semester by supporting UF President Kent Fuch’s decision to prevent white nationalist Richard Spencer from renting space on campus.
University
I disagree with Fuchs’ decision to reject Richard Spencer
Aug. 22, 2017UF’s decision to ban Richard Spencer and his National Policy Institute from speaking on campus is a grave mistake, and one the university will come to regret. In a statement released last week, UF President Kent Fuchs defended his decision because of safety concerns. While the safety of those on campus is obviously a legitimate concern, so is the concern of free speech, which has now been shunned as a result of this decision.
Metro
Panera to offer delivery service
By Jessica Giles | Aug. 22, 2017Gainesville residents will soon be able to enjoy a Panera Bread bowl without leaving their couch.
The Avenue
Trueville Day Festival set to be the ultimate Sunday fun-day
By Emma Witmer | Aug. 22, 2017Gainesville’s own Always True Company has partnered up with Best of Gainesville to present the first ever Trueville Day Festival.
The Avenue
Road to III Points Festival to hit Gainesville this weekend
By Isabelle Resnick | Aug. 22, 2017Music fans unable to attend this year’s III Points Festival in Miami should look no further than one of the four cities hosting its own prologue to the main event. From aesthetic to music to a vibe only electronic music lovers can summon when dancing side by side, the Road to III Points will give attendees a taste of what the three-day affair in October holds.
The Avenue
DJ Duo Dusty Bits to perform at Back To School Bash event
By Natalie Rao | Aug. 22, 2017Lucid Nightlife, an electronic music events company based in Gainesville, is hosting its third edition of their Back To School Bash concert Thursday at Simon’s Nightclub, located at 8 S. Main St. The biannual event is held during the first week of each semester, and has been consistently growing since its inception in August 2016.
The Avenue
Ed Sheeran is (finally) returning to Florida: a Divide tour setlist review
By Isabelle Resnick | Aug. 22, 2017At the end of August, Ed Sheeran will make a long-awaited return to Florida, performing in three cities on the North American leg of his Divide tour. This comes as exciting news for fans who have not seen Sheeran perform live since 2012, as he overlooked Florida when touring the U.S. after the release of his sophomore album, “X” (pronounced “multiply”).
Opinion
Could a dog be the cure to all your problems? Why not adopt?
Aug. 22, 2017Somewhere in the midst of my junior year at UF, I decided to adopt a dog on a whim (this part of the story I don’t recommend).
Opinion
Healthy habits start now
Aug. 22, 2017College students are notoriously unhealthy and lazy individuals.
University
Thousands watch eclipse in Gainesville
By Jessica Giles | Aug. 21, 2017Nine-year-old Ian Sousa was so excited to see the solar eclipse Monday he puked the night before.
Sports
2017 Florida Gators Position Previews: Running Backs
By Matthew Brannon | Aug. 21, 2017About two weeks remain until Florida football kicks off the 2017 regular season against Michigan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Gators enter this year as back-to-back SEC East champions, notching 13 conference wins under coach Jim McElwain since he took over the program in 2015. As always, UF’s success on the gridiron this fall will largely depend on its roster, a group of players featuring both seasoned veterans and unestablished newcomers. Here is the position preview for players set to play at running back for the Gators this year:
University
Black UF students share worries, plan response to racism
By Jimena Tavel | Aug. 21, 2017It was a rougher time at UF.
University
UF raises record $449 million in one year
By Camille Respess | Aug. 21, 2017UF and the Levin College of Law both received record donations this past year.
Sports
Column: National-anthem gestures from white NFL players go well beyond football
By Dylan Dixon | Aug. 21, 2017Former scientist and founding father Benjamin Franklin once said the following: “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
Sports
After playing for Canada’s national team, freshman Deanne Rose brings her talent to the Gators
By Mark Stine | Aug. 21, 2017Playing forward at the University of Florida means having to live up to the legacy of players like Abby Wambach and Savannah Jordan. But only two games into the season, Florida may have found a perfect fit in freshman Deanne Rose.
Sports
Florida’s suspensions and how they’ll affect the Gators’ opener against Michigan
By Ethan Bauer | Aug. 21, 2017Florida’s chances of upsetting Michigan in the two teams’ season openers took a hit over the break when UF announced seven Gators are suspended for the game.
