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Members and supporters of the Graduate Assistant Union gathered on the front lawn of Tigert Hall at the University of Florida to rally for the protection of GatorGradCare.
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In Photos: Student Walkout, Gainesville’s “People’s Inauguration”
As president-elect Donald Trump was sworn into office, students and residents throughout Gainesville showed resistance to his presidency through a walkout of University of Florida students and a gathering at Gainesville City Hall.
Read More »Gallery: Holidays Go To The Dogs
UF's Freshman Leadership Council collected donations for the Alachua County Humane Society and spread holiday cheer on campus Thursday.
Read More »UF To Start Plaza Of The Americas Renovations This Week
When it's all done, the Plaza of the Americas have expanded sidewalks, an underground flooding-prevention system, a dedicated place for presentations and public speaking, and another place specifically for the Hare Krishna lunch.
Read More »UF GatorWell Services Promotes Body Positivity With Yoga
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, UF GatorWell services hosted an event as a part of its "Celebrate Every Body Event" series, inviting people to participate in yoga lessons.
Read More »City-wide Art Initiative To Promote Creative Engagement
The first-ever 352Creates, a 24-hour initiative aimed at promoting health and community engagement through creative activity in Gainesville, will be this Friday. The coordinators want to promote the idea that people can be creative anywhere – even at work or at school.
Read More »Alachua County Talks Human Trafficking
After Florida saw a substantial increase in calls to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center’s hotline in 2015, Gainesville residents are pushing for more awareness and resources for those affected by Human Trafficking. The House of Hope Women's Director, the president and historian of Fight Injustice and Global Human Trafficking discuss the ongoing hardships of those affected by human trafficking.
Read More »Gators Gallop Through Homecoming Festivities
The University of Florida Homecoming weekend involved more than just the parade. For the first time, UF's homecoming tradition included a festival in the Plaza of the Americas with free food, face painting, tailgating games and more!
Read More »Cannabis Committee Collects Signatures, Shoots For 2016 Ballot
Political action committee Floridians for Freedom are taking their fight for marijuana legalization to the 2016 ballot. The committee has started a 34-county tour around the state to encourage Floridians to sign a petition for citizens 21 and older to have the right to possess, use and cultivate cannabis.
Read More »Book Lovers Celebrate Banned Books Week
Annual Banned Books Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 was celebrated at UF in the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday. Students read literature aloud from different authors who's work has been challenged in public schools. The goal for Banned Books Week is to celebrate the liberty to read.
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