Alumnus’ debut novel is a nostalgic homage to UF student life
By Brenna Sheets | July 26, 2021Described as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” meets “The Catcher in the Rye” on Amazon, Dan Ymas’ debut novel is UF’s newest coming of age story.
Described as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” meets “The Catcher in the Rye” on Amazon, Dan Ymas’ debut novel is UF’s newest coming of age story.
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, a Gainesville-based non-profit organization, reopened July 23 after a year and a half of being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 22-year-old UF electrical engineering senior, who makes music as caro, released “Introspection” July 9. The album blends Garcia’s classical piano beginnings with chillwave and R&B, representing the array of musical influences in her production.
UF’s melt rate, the rate of students who rescind their commitment to the college, is 2-3%, according to Tammy Aagard, associate vice president for enrollment management — a number significantly lower than the national average of 10-20%. Aagard also said UF’s melt rate has been similarly low in previous years.
UF will welcome its first class of Ph.D. plant breeding students Fall. The new program is one of six in the country and the only one in Florida.
Tabreshia Bloodworth, owner of Healthy Hair Tresses, will host a $250 class on Aug. 1 at Hairport Salon and Barber Suites. She also developed her own silk press system, which uses six products to maintain healthy and shiny hair after receiving a silk press, a process that straightens hair with a flat iron.
UF alumnus Caeleb Dressel swam to victory in Tokyo in the men’s 4x100 meter freestyle relay Sunday, earning the United States its 12th medal.
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post, Axios and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Fall semester.
Natalie Hinds served as the third leg of the US 4x100-meter freestyle relay and helped the States win bronze, her first Olympic medal.
Florida swimming powerhouse Kieran Smith got his hands on his first Olympic medal Saturday night with a 3:43.94 performance in the 400-meter freestyle, good enough for the third stand on the podium.
Former Florida Gators head coach Becky Burleigh will reportedly unretire to become Orlando Pride interim coach.
Florida men’s golf’s 2021-22 schedule features four fall and five spring events before postseason play in the heat of the summer.
Eight Gators of the present and the past take to the pool in Tokyo with swimming competitions beginning July 24. @_faithbuckley laid out when the champions of UF swim are competing in this year’s Games.
There have been more than 60 reports of crimes ranging from suspicious incidents to burglary and assault at the Gainesville Place apartments at 2800 SW 35th Pl. in the last two years, according to Gainesville Police Department records.
The city of Gainesville shut down Grog House indefinitely after it was deemed structurally unstable, and the decision incited a slew of responses from students online.
July brings the disabled community together to reflect on common experiences and celebrate differences as the month commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990.
The University of Florida Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) hosted the event for Black women to share their experiences through selections of their own prose and poetry on Zoom.
High Dive hits a decade month, marking 10 years of highlighting local music, hosting national acts and giving back to the Gainesville community. The venue, a Gainesville staple, has hosted some of the area’s breakout stars and the nation’s biggest names throughout its run.
The number of COVID-19 patients soared from 14 to 70 patients, and over 10% of the patients are on ventilators. Despite the common belief that the virus is more impactful among the elderly population, the recent COVID-19 patients coming into Shands are younger.
Oak Hammock Retirement Community will become the first continuing care retirement community in Florida to shift toward sustainable energy. Its first solar panel was installed in front of residents and project managers Tuesday morning.