When two UF fraternity members wore blackface to a party in the fall of 2012, they sparked a campuswide discussion about racism. Sadly, some students strayed from this thoughtful dialogue by pushing for the university to ban blackface on campus.
In keeping with her campaign platform, UF Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo kicked off her first Lunch on the Lawn with Bon event Tuesday on the Plaza of the Americas.
Tuesday’s Student Senate meeting got heated during a discussion of online voting but ended smoothly with the first presentation of the amended activity and service fee budget.
Everyone knows eating green can make you lean, but a study shows it lead to a longer life, too.
Although roughly seven out of every 10 college students polled recently said sharing prescription drugs was common, a UF counselor said the amount of UF students doing so is low.
A Floridian who worked to preserve the state’s natural resources — including the Everglades — has been named the Bob Graham Center’s first Citizen of the Year.
UF researchers have created tiny, unmanned airplanes and submarines that can travel inside hurricanes and collect data in real time.
One single distraction inside a car can be more hazardous to drivers than obstacles on the road: backseat drivers.
Local conservative talk show WBXY 99.5 is now an electronic dance party.
Gainesville residents can look forward to a new place to chow down in Butler Plaza.
The Florida-favorite grocery store Publix has three locations within walking distance of each other on Archer Road.
Summer has always been a popular season for the deliverance of fresh songs and albums, but one band’s new release is standing out in the rock genre.
Garrett Bunton, dressed in a dark robe only long enough to cover his green plaid boxers, held a long cane while stripping to the song “Magic Stick” by 50 Cent.
The Oaks Mall was home to the Art, Craft & Lifestyle Show from May 30 to June 2.
For the past several months now, my Facebook newsfeed has been clogged with the laments of “The Walking Dead” and “Game of Thrones” fans who complain mostly about the same thing: the injustice of the fact the season finales of their beloved shows end with cliff hangers.
Frame-filled white walls bring children still holding their mother’s hands, as well as university-age young adults.
Some people love them; some people hate them. And I’m talking about road trips. Personally, I’ve never really been a big fan. My motto has pretty much always been “why drive when you can fly?” But the more I thought about it, the more I realized there is a beauty to road trips that can’t be found when you fly. With a road trip, it’s more about the journey and less about the destination, and there’s something beautiful about that. I consider myself a road trip convert. So I’m going to share five road trips I think everyone should take before turning 25. Hopefully, this will either fuel a desire you already have to take road trips or help you become a new fan of road trips.
It was a hot and humid summer night in Gainesville, but an irregular breeze and large cumulus clouds offered those hitting the pavement an appreciated relief from the typical Florida mugginess we’ve grown accustomed to bearing.
Living in a new town is exciting. You’ve decorated your room and have finally started to live life on your own
The room was silent as an eager crowd circled a covered table in the center of the grand ballroom. All eyes watched as the announcer counted down to unveil the secret ingredient: Swamp Head beer.
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