As parents search for a way to entertain their children during the summer break, community organizations and businesses are opening their doors and curating various programs that allow kids to socialize and learn a new talent while out of school.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee of the Senate holds hearings for each of the Big Five entities in the Summer to ensure funding continues to be spent in the best interest of the students.
Gators junior pitcher Brandon Sproat gave up a pro contract to return to Florida for one final season. One year later, Sproats' name was called once more on draft night.
Florida junior right-handed pitcher Hurston Waldrep was selected No. 24 by Atlanta Braves in the 2023 MLB Draft
The Texas Rangers selected Gators outfielder Wyatt Langford with the fourth pick in the 2023 MLB draft.
Former Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna now faces a lighter sentence after child pornography charges were dropped in court July 5.
What started as a simple walk down Newberry Road in a Batman suit for a 24-year-old Gainesville resident has turned into an opportunity to share joy with the local community. Joey Alfonso has spent the past four months sporting his Batman cosplay in Gainesville and neighboring cities, sharing positivity associated with the character he loves.
Intramural sports are offered for students to participate in competition during the heart of the semester. Summer B offers sports such as sand volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer and spike ball for anyone taking classes at UF.
Florida game days are a memorable experience, but it's important to stay prepared. Here's a guide for your first game day in the Swamp.
The LSU Tigers defeated the Florida Gators 18-4 in the College World Series finale June 26. The Gators talent-filled roster fell just short when they met arguably the most able lineup in the nation.
Florida pitcher Elizabeth Hightower signed with Athletes Unlimited to play professional softball June 2. She also chose to take on a coaching role as a graduate assistant at Florida Atlantic University.
Students coming to the swamp for Summer B classes are preparing for the course load that awaits them. To avoid getting bogged down, the Avenue created a weekend itinerary for students looking to balance academics with back-to-school fun.
From city-level government positions to partisan political advocacy organizations to non-partisanship coalitions, there are limitless ways for UF students to dive into political activism and support their local community following the 2023 legislative session.
If your summer classes already have you stressed out, take a look at The Avenue’s list of fun things to do this week. Whether you want something lively or relaxed, we’ve got you covered.
Depending on where a student lives, on or off campus, different transportation options might be less or more ideal based on important perks and drawbacks each option has. Each student can find their own best way to get around campus.
Ellos pueden encontrarse con barreras más complicadas que los estudiantes estadounidenses. Con alrededor de 6000 estudiantes internacionales asistiendo a la UF, la universidad les brinda recursos para que se familiaricen con las diferencias culturales dentro de la educación.
There are many differences between national and international applications, she said. There are less ways to get in contact as an international student. The university provides its about 6,000 international students with resources to aid their enrollment and familiarize themselves with any cultural differences within education.
Beyond joining an expansive alumni network, working at The Alligator is a great opportunity to meet other passionate student journalists and make lifelong friendships.
When visiting local springs, most students miss is the small town located just six miles from the nature spot: High Springs, Florida. With a population of about 6,500 people, High Springs is a small, tight-knit community. The town has a rich history and plenty of activities despite its small size.
With drama rivaling that of U.S. elected officials and a budget bigger than some small cities, UF Student Government can be exciting and intimidating for new students.
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