What started out as a simple Homecoming tradition at an all-male school has now blown up what is billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the nation.
In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
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UF alumni are coming home, and university fundraisers are ready with open arms - and pockets.
Jacob Sedesse, 5, waited in line for candy on West Panhellenic Drive wearing a No. 49 Gators football jersey for his Halloween costume.
UF researchers are hoping stem cells found in human bones can relieve patients' suffering from the painful effects of heart disease.
Dripping blood and moaning for brains, nine zombies lurched through campus Wednesday night.
Thanks to Student Government, UF students will be able to pull all-nighters in Library West before finals this fall.
While some UF students bought last minute costumes or prepared for parties on Wednesday, about 50 protesters decided to "spook Tigert Hall" for Halloween.
Judith Russell, dean of UF's libraries, said Library West's hours will be extended during final exams at the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.
On the day he was Tasered, Andrew Meyer told his mother he was happy because his arrest would bring important issues to light.
Two families of children receiving cancer treatment at Shands at UF will soon receive a helping hand.
Andrew Meyer will not face criminal charges if he completes 18 months of voluntary probation, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release Tuesday.
Andrew Meyer has agreed to an 18-month term of voluntary probation by the State Attorney's Office following his arrest Sept. 17.
Jenny Talana and Phillip Sotomayor don't usually drink coffee.
A JPMorgan Chase executive said his 20 years of business success are highly related to the values of a student organization Monday night.
While the white-handed gibbon screams to mark its territory, visitors at the zoo may give it something else to scream about Wednesday.
Morgan Miller, Big Red team member, walked into a conference room expecting to be disappointed.
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