To some people, slapping paint on a dirty wall in a shadowy tunnel holds as much significance as hanging a canvas in a pristine gallery, as long as someone sees it.
On Saturday, The Atlantic will host a book release party for “Gainesville Punk: A History of Bands & Music,” a book by Matt Walker, a Gainesville resident and communications specialist with UF Human Resource Services. The show will feature reunion sets by local punk legends Strikeforce Diablo, I Hate Myself and Army of Ponch. This event will also serve as an LP release show for Deadaires, a band based out of St. Augustine, Florida, with strong ties to Gainesville through its members, who have played in bands like Against Me! and Palatka.
With less than a week off from classes, it may be hard for some students, especially those from outside of Florida, to go home for Fall break. For those staying in town over Thanksgiving, here are some ideas to celebrate Turkey Day!
It’s that time of year again: the time to give thanks for our family and friends. Oftentimes, however, Thanksgiving becomes much more than that — with a heaping pile of drama served alongside the turkey. When it starts getting a bit too much to handle, you may have to turn to an alcoholic beverage or two. Here’s a drinking game to make it all a little more fun:
The Gainesville Vintage Pop Up Market will open this weekend for the second time this year. The market will sell vintage and handmade items, including jewelry, clothes, linens and antique hardware, in support of local artisans.
For UF’s 2016 International Education Week, there are currently two winning exhibitions on display in Constance and Linton Grinter Gallery of International Art, located in the lobby of Grinter Hall. The Global Photo Competition Exhibit, displayed from Nov. 2 through Nov. 30, is sponsored by both the University International Center and the UF School of Art and Art History.
The note was reported at 9:46 a.m., and University Police arrived at the building on Center Drive two minutes later, said UPD Captain Jeff Holcomb. No evidence of a bomb has been found, as of press time.
Pulse nightclub in Orlando was the first place where UF law student Benjamin “Benny” Menaged was able to celebrate his sexuality.
For Alex Rodriguez, 2014 was a turning point.
A former employee of 101 Cantina was arrested Monday after reportedly stealing more than $5,000 from the Midtown venue, Gainesville Police said.
Standing at all four corners of a Gainesville intersection Tuesday, about 150 protesters elicited honks and hollers of approval and disdain as they opposed the Dakota Access and Sabal Trail pipelines.
From her Newberry home, UF mathematics junior Analiese Wagner has watched Gainesville grow for the past 20 years.
Two UF students argued against the UF Supreme Court on the need to address how Student Government interprets federal and state constitutions.
Local burger joint BurgerQuE is taking a break to rebuild its staff.
Karma Cream will get a new home next semester.
A human-rights activist will tell UF students today about her work helping survivors of the Nepal earthquakes that occurred last year.
More than 700 UF students are working to raise more than $250,000 for Dance Marathon by Wednesday morning.
If you ask the average college football fan why the sport trumps all others, he or she might point to this past weekend as proof.
The Florida-LSU matchup didn’t need any extra hype.
With about eight minutes left in the first half of Florida’s 76-54 win over Mercer on Sunday night, UF forward Devin Robinson was fouled by Bears forward Stephon Jelks after Robinson snagged an offensive rebound, sending the 6-foot-8 junior to the free-throw line for two shots.
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