On Monday, a crowd of about 70 people learned about the history of race and education from a key player in the desegregation of Florida’s schools.
A Gainesville catering company has just finished delivering about 1,000 healthy meals to families of children receiving chemotherapy.
American shoe designer and businessman Steve Madden spoke to a crowd of about 330 UF students about entrepreneurship, fashion and his career Monday in the Norman Hall auditorium. Madden later hosted an event at Dillard’s.
It’s no secret to those of us in Gainesville that Cox Communications sucks. But elsewhere in the U.S., there are plenty of service options. If you don’t like watching TV while it’s raining outside, you can opt with DirecTV (owned by AT&T). If you have no regard for your bandwidth, Sling TV might be for you. If you’re a masochist who likes being treated like s--- by customer service reps, Dish Network is right up your alley.
This past week I received my first graduate school acceptance letter, and I was subsequently hit by the realization that this will likely be my last year in this wonderfully bizarre town. I was always aware of this possibility in the back of my mind, but without substantial proof to back it up, I merely rested on the assumption that I would be in this town, well, forever. When your future is so devoid of any certainty, it’s easy to fill in the void with your present life and assume that every day will simply be a repeat of your current one. Now, imbued with the knowledge that my time in Gainesville is finite, I can feel the nostalgia creeping up on me as it colors my perspective of this town ever so slightly.
Today’s student is someone who has to balance classes, a number of extracurricular activities and, last but certainly not least, find a way to pay rent. Students who have multiple responsibilities other than their classes are two times more likely to drop out as opposed to those who don't. This statistic is startling, because it is clear that almost every student has outside obligations to balance. Our view of what the average college student looks like is generally far from reality. Forty percent of students in the U.S. attend college on a part-time basis, while the average student works 19 hours a week. About 40 percent of students are above the age of 25, and the number of students in minority groups attending higher education institutions is on the rise. These statistics prove the laws and practices in place pertaining to students and college need to be re-evaluated and changed. A shift in policy to represent the ever-changing college student would assist millions of individuals throughout the country.
I’ve developed a habit of taking every pun as a personal attack against my intelligence.
American fashion designer and businessman Steve Madden is coming to UF today.
With Halloween just a week away, some residents faced their fears Saturday — and partook in a beer garden to ease their nerves.
As U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke to a group of prospective Hillary Clinton volunteers Friday night, a group of Bernie Sanders supporters protested her presence, with one interrupting her speech.
Side by side, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine did the Gator Chomp on Sunday afternoon.
An organization is helping UF students get to the polls for early voting today.
West University Avenue resembled a moving rainbow Saturday afternoon, with hundreds of people carrying colorful flags as they marched for LGBTQ+ pride.
Hundreds of students twirled in colorful skirts Friday night, celebrating another year of experiences.
Walter Anderson slumped over his horse Sunday, feigning injury during a re-enactment of the Battle of Gainesville.
Eight seniors took the field on Sunday at Dizney Stadium for their final regular-season home game.
When Florida volleyball player Caroline Knop went to serve during the third set of Sunday’s matchup against Georgia, she was trying to put the match away for the Gators.
Bowie, a 9-month-old Dachshund, ran about 15 yards, winning a derby against 25 other hounds Sunday.
Gainesville Police arrested a man Friday for trying to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Macy’s department store at The Oaks Mall.
Jalen Tabor. Alex Anzalone. Marcus Maye. Jordan Scarlett. Halfway through the season, each has proven they can contribute to the No. 14-ranked Florida football team.
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