Jessica Gonzalez

The Matheson History Museum recently held a contest to decide a name for “Lion A,” which used to be a part of the 1885 Alachua County Courthouse. After more than 100 years, he was finally given the name “General Gaines.”

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METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Historic lion statue given name after more than 100 years

By Jessica Gonzalez | May 17, 2017

After more than 100 nameless years, a historic lion statue in Gainesville has been given a name.

Zachariah Chou

NEWS

Rainbow chain unites students in wake of Pulse shooting

By Jessica Gonzalez | Aug. 1, 2016

More than 400 rainbow-colored links wrap around the main staircase of the Reitz Union in remembrance of the Pulse nightclub shooting.

METRO

UF alumnus links international students, host families

By Jessica Gonzalez | July 18, 2016

UF law school alumnus Zee Asghar formed an online business to help international students find housing in the U.S.

Performers Bomin Park, Mayan Essak, Zhao Yuhang, Anna Gilliland and Christina Lai (left to right) rise to bow for the audience at the first piano recital held for the International Piano Festival on Saturday. The event brings together outstanding pianists from around the world for daily masterclasses and evening recitals with guest artists from North America and China.

Alan Alvarez

NEWS | CAMPUS

Piano festival features international musicians, classes

By Jessica Gonzalez | June 13, 2016

At this year’s UF International Piano Festival, finalists for the pre-college solo piano competition include one pianist from China and two pianists from the U.S.

Historic lion statue given name after more than 100 years

Rainbow chain unites students in wake of Pulse shooting

UF alumnus links international students, host families

Piano festival features international musicians, classes

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