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Zakaria Bennouna, a 19-year-old UF mechanical engineering sophomore, holds the lyrics to his viral song “When a Gator Loves his President.” Lyrics include: “Kent Kent Fuchs, you’re the one, daddy Fuchs.”

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Behind the Meme: Creators discuss their Swampiest Memes

By Hannah Beatty | Nov. 1, 2018

The Facebook page has more than 38,000 members.

Eryka and Jacques LaFrance held their wedding ceremony in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 2, 2017. Eryka LaFrance grew up in Gainesville and wanted to get married in a place close to her heart and childhood.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Touchdowns and wedding bells: Football games aren’t the only thing happening in the stadium

By McKenna Beery | Nov. 1, 2018

About 13 weddings have been hosted in The Swamp.

Stephanie Chastain, pictured in 2014 and today.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Who are those people on UF's walls?

By Jessica Curbelo | Nov. 1, 2018

Ashlee Henriquez never left UF despite graduating in 2014.

NEWS | CAMPUS

What to do when Homecoming comes to town

By Emma Witmer | Nov. 1, 2018

Events will be hosted throughout the city.

Irfan Kovankaya, a 21-year-old UF political science junior, stops by the #StarbucksBIKE to buy a cup of nitro cold brew coffee before class.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Here are five things to know about the Starbucks cart on campus

By Jessica Curbelo | Nov. 1, 2018

It’s now a permanent addition to the UF campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Getting to know the legacy of Albert and Alberta

By Alyssa Ramos | Nov. 1, 2018

The duo makes more than 400 appearances a year.

UF Alumni Association student members wait in line behind Emerson Alumni Hall to pick up their “Beat Missouri” long-sleeve shirt Thursday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students beat the sun for Beat T-shirts

By Marlowe Starling | Nov. 1, 2018

The UAA hands out 1,500 limited edition shirts to members who come early.

Bradley Minotti, a 21-year-old UF psychology junior who has had cerebral palsy since birth, sitting in front of a mural located in the Norman Tunnel that reads “Support Disability Rights.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘It’s always been a part of me’: UF students with disabilities

By Dana Cassidy | Nov. 1, 2018

Two juniors share their UF experience.

Melissa Defond, a 26-year-old library intern, hands out candy to students during Trick or Treat at Library West on Wednesday afternoon. Candy and bags were purchased in preparation for 300 students to participate in the event. Students stopped at five locations to get the locations on their fliers checked off, receive candy and learn about student resources offered by the libraries on campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Library West has double the attendance in second trick-or-treating event

By Kaley Whitehead | Oct. 31, 2018

More than 300 people picked up 1,500 pieces of candy.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF celebrates 200th anniversary of “Frankenstein” with spooky live reading

By Gabrielle Seminara | Oct. 31, 2018

About 200 stopped by to listen.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Body President reflects on his last six months

By Angela DiMichele | Oct. 30, 2018

SG is implementing diversity programs to help recruit minority students.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF ‘Hunger Games’: spring registration

Oct. 30, 2018

Get ready for the semi-annual bloodbath

Puerto Rican flags planted on the Plaza of the Americas in the shape of “PR” honored the victims of Hurricane Maria who died on the island on the anniversary of the hurricane. Unión de Estudiantes Puertorriqueños Activos, the Puerto Rican UF student group under the umbrella of Hispanic Student Association, collected books to send to a library and signed a poster offering words of hope to those still affected.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government shows support of displaced Puerto Rican students

By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 30, 2018

The resolution will be sent to UF administration.

Rabbi Aron Notik stands over a crowd of hundreds Monday in Turlington Plaza during the candlelight vigil for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue. Eleven people were killed in the tragedy.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Jewish students hold vigil to honor Pittsburgh victims

By Hannah Beatty | Oct. 29, 2018

More than 200 people were present

In this Oct. 27, 2018 photo, Rabbi Eli Wilansky lights a candle after a mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Robert Bowers, the suspect in Saturday's mass shooting, expressed hatred of Jews during the rampage and told officers afterward that Jews were committing genocide and he wanted them all to die, according to charging documents made public Sunday. (Steph Chambers/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

NEWS | CAMPUS

Jewish communities, organizations unite after Pittsburgh shooting

By Alyssa Ramos | Oct. 28, 2018

UF students will organize a vigil on Turlington Plaza.

From left: 4-year-old Lilla Hall, dressed like a fairy, and 4-year-old Omar Saab, who wore a dinosaur costume, walked while they trick-or-treated at Flying Biscuit Cafe on 2441 NW 43rd St. on Thursday evening.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gainesville rated top 10 most dangerous trick-or-treating city

By Jessica Curbelo | Oct. 28, 2018

Six of the 10 areas are in Florida.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Student Judiciary Committee fails two resolutions

By Gillian Sweeney | Oct. 28, 2018

Of the four resolutions presented, only one made it through

NEWS | CAMPUS

What should I take in the spring? Upcoming new courses

By Hannah Beatty | Oct. 28, 2018

Advance registration for spring classes begins Oct. 29

An actor from the play "All Girl Frankenstein", which was shown at the Hippodrome Theatre in 2015, reaches out a hand.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein by reading it out loud

By McKenna Beery | Oct. 28, 2018

The event is 10 hours long

NEWS | CAMPUS

Strike a pose. UF Office of Admissions looking for student models

By Sabrina Conza | Oct. 28, 2018

UF Office of Admissions is looking for students to model for brochures

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