The Living History Farm will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday in honor of its dedication on Independence Day in 1946.
So, here we are, dear readers: the end of June. For those of you experiencing your first few days here at UF, we at the Alligator would like to welcome you. And for those returning for Summer C, sorry break was only a week. We realize our opinions editor failed to greet you all warmly and probably frightened you a bit Tuesday by jumping straight into a bleak look at the political scene… Damn it, David… you had one job. Anyway, in the words of The Black Eyed Beans — or whatever they’re called — “Let’s get it started (ha).”
Nestled in the evergreen woods of Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, past the visitor’s center and the uphill boardwalk through The Flume, is an attraction known as “Wolf’s Den.” The narrow climbing space drops about 10 degrees cooler compared to the outside air, as it is enclosed by damp boulders and infrequently exposed to the sun. As my family and I, vacationing near these woods, walked toward the den, at least three other families turned back. Whatever we were approaching would surely be arduous or frightening enough to make them turn around, we thought. But we persevered.
Since June has become the month of soccer for Europe and the Americas, many have dusted off their national flag sweatsuits and vuvuzelas. However, for U.S. fans, it’s difficult to start parading around with American flag capes. The U.S. needs better players, and to get them, Americans have to play soccer.
Gainesville Police arrested a Gainesville woman Wednesday after police said she stabbed a man and lost her own fingertip.
On Tuesday, The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released a report on the increased abuse of heroin and the issue of fentanyl, deemed much worse than heroin, being disguised as prescription pills.
Downtown Gainesville will transform into an outdoor block party Sunday, with an electronic soundtrack and live art.
Swamp Head Brewery will relaunch its sought-after summer brew Hydroslide today in an event that will donate $1 of every Hydroslide purchase to the OneOrlando fund.
Two Florida swimmers and one incoming UF swimmer competed in the 100-meter freestyle on Wednesday for a chance to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Rio.
Ever watched one of your favorite shows, seen actors your own age and wondered where they went to school? Well if your favorite show is “Bloodline,” one of the show’s stars has been walking around the UF campus with you all along. Taylor Rouviere, 19, plays Jane Rayburn in the hit Netflix show and is going into her third year at UF as a biology and psychology double major. I sat down with her to talk about living in Gainesville and working on an acclaimed TV show as a college student.
Whether it’s your first weekend in college (welcome freshmen!) or not, Summer B is a great time to be out and about in GainesVegas, and Fourth of July weekend makes a good time even better. If you’re looking to stay in town, and pass on the chaos that will be Ginnie Springs or Bob’s River Place, below are some things that you should check out.
Cinema Verde is hosting a special screening of the documentary “Moosehead’s Wicked Good Plan” on Wednesday at Market Street Pub & Cabaret, located at 112 SW First Ave.
DJ Esco – “Project E.T.” – June 24
Miami-based band Heavy Drag is gearing up for its summer tour that will kick off with a performance at The Atlantic on July 6.
UF Student Body officials have decided to overrule amendments made to the UF Constitution that would have allowed online voting, which were passed in Spring.
The end of the world: We tease the idea here in the opinions section every now and again. Like in our opening editorial of Summer A and C—we mentioned an apocalypse was sure to come because Ted Cruz and John Kasich dropped out of the Republican presidential primary. Well, here’s the thing: We may have cried wolf a little bit.
Yunfai Ng can thank procrastination for her new opportunities.
An online crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the victims of the June 12 shooting at Pulse nightclub is nearing its $7 million goal.
About a dozen agents at UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have signed up for the organization’s new Zika Challenge, and members can sign up until Friday.
Solutions by The State News
