Club hopes contra dancing will gain popularity at UF
By Sara Drumm | Nov. 11, 2010Contra dancing, a style of dancing that was first popular in New England in the 1700s, is experiencing a renaissance fueled in part by the energy of America’s youth.
Contra dancing, a style of dancing that was first popular in New England in the 1700s, is experiencing a renaissance fueled in part by the energy of America’s youth.
A group devoted to raising awareness about depression, self-injury, suicide and addiction is reminding the world this weekend that “love” isn’t just another four-letter word.
Saying he feared for his life, John D. Gilliand requested restraining orders last week against three men whom he believes are out to get him: Barack Obama, Tim Tebow and Jesus Christ.
I understand the importance of watering the sidewalk daily to ensure healthy growth, but perhaps the grass should get some water as well. Maybe as a sustainable campus, UF could make sure the sprinklers are at least hitting some grass because dodging water by walking into the street seems less than safe.
Take a deep breath. Focus. Silence your mind.
Alachua County veterans will be celebrating Veterans Day in classic American style on Saturday.
In Judaism, the word mitzvah can mean a good deed, and one organization at UF wants to make it a habit for students to perform these charitable actions on a regular basis.
Gators March for Babies, a 5K walk sponsoring the March of Dimes’ effort to prevent premature births and other defects, will take place Sunday at 1 p.m.
Jabs and jokes came from two lobbyists when they offered insider perspectives into the midterm elections to about 40 people Wednesday night at Pugh Hall.
UF’s Hillel is feeling the rhythm and blues.
On Tuesday morning, Young Money Live stopped on the Plaza of the Americas as part of its fall tour.
Students running out to buy space heaters to survive the winter may want to reconsider the purchase.
The room was packed, and Pam Soltis was especially nervous.
The Student Senate unanimously passed a bill to allocate $170,000 for maintenance in the Reitz Union Game Room at the meeting Tuesday night.
As Lt. Marion Gordy flew back from a mission in Berlin in April 1944, his plane was attacked by German anti-aircraft guns.
UF health researchers are returning to Haiti this week to track the recent cholera outbreak and to help educate locals about how to treat and prevent the disease.
Effie Rodriguez is the type of girl who doesn’t want to work a desk job her whole life.
UF’s improv comedy and sketch group, Theatre Strike Force, is performing a review of pop culture from the past 10 years Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Rion Ballroom.
Michael Tuccelli listened to the sound of a chirping frog for over an hour, fascinated.
Friends for Life of America will be hosting its Chomp Cancer Carnival today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the J. Wayne Reitz Union North Lawn.