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Fun Activities to do During Spring Semester

By Helena Davis When classes resume in January for spring semester, life at UF looks quite a bit different for students. With the buzz of football season and the excitement of the holidays passed, many see spring as the time to focus on their studies until summer break. Gainesville can be misleading to many students; without football festivities to attend nearly every weekend, many find themselves with more free time and fewer activities to fill it with. Although I love footb

Feb 253 min read

Freezing Florida: Cold Snap Forces Students to Bundle Up

By Reese Cummings Florida isn’t exactly known for freezing weather, but this past week Gainesville felt more like the Midwest than the Sunshine State. North Central Florida experienced record-breaking cold temperatures over the weekend, with Alachua County going down to a startling 20 degrees Fahrenheit on Feb. 1. For context, the previous record low was 25 degrees, set all the way back in 1909. In a state better known for humidity and heat waves, this cold snap caught many r

Feb 112 min read

Pulse Check: Florida Gators Basketball

By Reese Cummings ( Photo by Florida Men's Basketball Instagram) Florida entered the 2025-26 season with a massive target on their back and a very familiar goal: defend a national championship. After last year’s dramatic title run, capped by a comeback win over Houston for the program’s third NCAA crown, Todd Golden’s team is openly chasing back-to-back titles, something only a few programs in college basketball history have ever done and something Florida itself accomplished

Jan 293 min read

Discovering Gainesville's Green Spaces

By Priyanka Harrypersad Gainesville's natural beauty is equally remarkable as its college-town charm. The city's trail system provides some of the most serene getaways in North Florida for students looking for a pleasant spot to unwind in between sessions or a weekend excursion that doesn't need a long drive. These treks showcase the finest of Gainesville's scenery, from wide-open plains to routes through shadowed forests. Sweetwater Preserve Sweetwater Preserve is one of Ga

Dec 3, 20252 min read

Top 5 Places to Start Your Day in Gville

By Helena Davis Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop This place is popular for a good reason. With organic fresh-baked daily bagels, a wide assortment of cream cheeses, and delicious breakfast and lunch sandwich options, it makes for the perfect Sunday morning breakfast (or any day, really). Whether sticking to the classic bacon, egg, and cheese or trying a fun cream cheese flavor, you won’t be disappointed. Located in 4th Ave Food Park, the spectacular food isn’t its only appeal. The

Nov 20, 20253 min read

Goodbye, Pumpkin

By Virginia Stewart Few drinks bring about as many and as strong feelings as a Pumpkin Spice Latte. In a way, the arrival of fall flavors at coffee shops such as Starbucks and Opus is as poignant and meaningful as the first day of summer break. It has surpassed the simple label of a seasonal drink, morphing into a cultural marker for an entire demographic: college-aged women. Created by Starbucks in 2003, the PSL defines an entire season’s worth of flavors. Scarcity and seaso

Nov 6, 20252 min read

Gator Nation is Home

By Mia Langford Photos WUFT & UF Division of Student Life One of the University of Florida’s most spirited traditions is the annual Homecoming, including Gator Growl. Since 1916, we have not only continued but amplified these ongoing traditions. Homecoming season is packed with fun-filled activities to celebrate the legacy of our school and to welcome back our exceptional staff, student body, and longtime Gators and new. To kick off the week, the Chomp for Charity 5K is organ

Oct 15, 20252 min read

From Whiskers to Wisdom: Stories and Advice from UF Vet Students

By Kaitlyn McCormack Photos provided by UF College of Veterinary Medicine Communications In 1975 the UF Veterinary Medical Teaching hospital opened on Archer road, becoming the premier veterinary school in Florida. Now, almost 50 years later, the UF College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked No. 5 among veterinary medical colleges nationwide by the U.S. News & World Report, and remains the only veterinary college in the state. If you’re a UF student, you have likely heard of ou

Oct 10, 20254 min read