For 50 years, scientists have attempted to discover where newly hatched green sea turtles go before they reappear as juveniles in the coastal sea grass.
As their sequined saris glittered in the glow of tea lights, dancers celebrated the Indian festival of lights.
The UF alumnus who made history by dropping the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II died Thursday. He was 92.
Wearing traditional red Chinese outfits and holding silk fans, four UF students performed a customary fan dance set to modern music as a celebration of their culture.
Two SFCC students, along with 6,000 other students from around the nation, will lobby Congress today to discuss environmental issues.
In a flash of lights, smoke and pyrotechnics, grizzled rock veterans Lynyrd Skynyrd led a diverse group of entertainers Friday at one of the largest Gator Growl productions in recent years.
Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears, Andrew Meyer.
UF alumni are coming home, and university fundraisers are ready with open arms - and pockets.
Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
Days before the Homecoming game, the hunt begins. People start searching, swerving and weaving in and out in search of the right parking spot.
It's that time of year again.
What started out as a simple Homecoming tradition at an all-male school has now blown up what is billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the nation.
Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
Nicholas Baragona
UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
Jacob Sedesse, 5, waited in line for candy on West Panhellenic Drive wearing a No. 49 Gators football jersey for his Halloween costume.
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