Recent UF graduate Emily Griffith had no clue her psychology final would turn into a featured magic act on the television series “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education has compiled data reports on public university officials’ wages since 2010. On Monday, the publication released its latest study.
A marble obelisk stands in St. Augustine, Florida, honoring and holding the remains of Confederate general William Loring, who spent his early life in St. Augustine and was considered a “local hero” for his military contributions.
When President Donald Trump discussed developing a Space Force in June, he sparked the imagination of the American people, including UF faculty and students.
With the 30th anniversary of “Shark Week” kicking off Sunday, the resurging fear of sharks is prevalent but misguided.
Even though senior dogs have shed their sweet baby dog eyes and tell-tale puppy breath, Alachua County Humane Society animal care manager Carl Daniels said they are equally loveable and just want to give unconditional affection.
After spending 26 years on Archer Road, Gainesville Miller's Ale House will be moving to a new location.
Gainesville Police received 11 reports of car burglaries in 24 hours, according to a GPD press release Wednesday morning.
UF’s Student Government has been seeking a bit of help from the butts of students.
Grilling out and serving ice cream isn’t typically in the job description for law enforcement officers, but it’s a familiar occupation for those in the Youth and Community Resource Unit of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida State University President John Thrasher announced this week that the university will be removing a controversial statue of one of its founders, Francis W. Eppes.
You’re settling down in Jellystone National Park, preparing for a nice “pic-a-nic.” Your paws unfurl a checkered blanket while your date unloads the contents of your basket: “Bluebeary” pie with honey, some ice-cold bruins and, of course, bear claws.
Picture this: a lit stage, a buzzing crowd sat in darkness. You’re dressed in some fancy attire and are about to speak in front of a large audience. All eyes are about to be on you. You start to get nerves about your nerves. Is being nervous normal? Is it okay for your knees to be weak, your palms to be sweaty and there to be vomit on your sweater already? Yes. The best way to get over nerves is to rehearse, and when you think you’ve practiced enough, double down.
Tuesday at SEC Media Days was the Dan Mullen parade.
UF’s campus is full of nature and, with it, sustainability efforts to protect it.There’s the Office of Sustainability, protected natural areas and extensive major and minor studies and classes concerning environmental issues or topics like sustainability, wildlife, agriculture, reporting and more.The signature live oak trees stand alongside Albert and Alberta, Century Tower, Gothic-style brick buildings and more as key elements that make UF’s campus.These trees that are perfect for hammocking can often be under-appreciated or taken for granted.Almost a year ago when hurricanes struck Gainesville, the historic tree in front the New Physics Building met its end. Riding past it on my 120 bus route down Museum Road, I noticed its missing place.
Alix Mathia had no idea what she was going to do with the mannequin when she first got it.
Many scientists say that dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the Earth by an asteroid. The Toronto Raptors are about to meet their asteroid.
It started out innocently enough. Overnight hours for libraries had been a hot topic for several years in Student Government-land before becoming a reality during the 2012-13 fiscal year. Keep this in mind: SG was the entity that started funding overnight library hours (this will become more important later on).
In the 2017-2018 season, UF had several athletes who shined seemingly out of nowhere. We, at the Alligator, nominated five athletes for Most Improved Player of the Year: Volleyball outside hitter Shainah Joseph, football defensive lineman Taven Bryan, baseball third baseman Jonathan India, golfer Andy Zhang and soccer midfielder Mayra Pelayo. Our staff doesn’t appear to be in agreement, as you can see here:
A week ago, I wrote a column about how I think Tiger Woods is overrated, washed-up and doesn’t deserve nearly the amount of media coverage he receives.
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