UF Tower Yearbook

By: Dylan Crews The Liszt at the “Love Your Mother” benefit show at the University Club, April 2026 (photo provided by Lucas Butler Gainesville is known for its music scene, bringing together creatives to share their sound throughout the city. The Liszt is a psychedelic, blues-rock experience that plays covers and originals with a unique sound. They feature songs from The Doors, The Rolling Stones and many other rock and roll fan favorites. They combine theatrical performances with...

By Olivia Shehadi Somewhere between class and home, class and home, and, class and home, I begin to forget what else is out there. Trying to juggle homework, extracurriculars and a social life makes college undoubtedly challenging. That’s where the idea of the third space comes in, to save me from drowning in the Orange and Blue of UF. First coined in 1989 by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, it’s a place people can go separate from home, the first place, and work or school, the second place. It’s...

By Seth Cohen Nothing defines our day-to-day college experience quite like the food we eat. While Gainesville has a plethora of mouthwatering restaurants, most are located quite far from campus and require either a car or navigating the bus system to access. Yet there are still plenty of delicious restaurants located within walking distance of campus on the Midtown Strip that beckon us to their walls. Pokébowl Station Pokébowl Station certainly packs a punch. Much like Chipotle or Cava, this...