Making the World a Better Place: Davis United World College Scholars at UF

Vedrana Damjanovic They dream big. They achieve bigger. They leave their homes and comfort zones, mostly at the age of 16, to pursue a better education and develop their skills. Known for the inexhaustible sources of passion and drive, they strive for life-changing goals. Five words: Davis United World College Scholars. A proud and growing… Read More Making the World a Better Place: Davis United World College Scholars at UF

January 22, 2017February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Changing sex education after elimination of abstinence programs

BROOKE HENDERSON An egg. A doll. A diagram. Sex education comes in many different forms, but no program with an abstinence-only curriculum has impacted sexual health in the United States positively. Government regulation Title V expresses the goals of abstinence-only programs. Funding would only be given to programs that promote the benefits of abstaining from… Read More Changing sex education after elimination of abstinence programs

November 17, 2016January 22, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Designated Survivor

LIVIA LEDBETTER Fresh from the 2016 presidential election, many have ogled in amazement, fear and some combination of the two at Donald Trump’s victory. His claim to the presidency has come as quite a shock to many. However, while unexpected, it was a feasible reality. In contrast, take for example fictional President Tom Kirkman’s rise… Read More Designated Survivor

November 15, 2016February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Strange and Marvelous: A Superhero Film Success

LEAH PALMER Doctor Strange is a delightful conglomeration of mind games, morals and humor: Marvel’s latest superhero film has the trippiness of Inception, the sci-fi spirituality of The Matrix and the light-heartedness of Guardians of the Galaxy, elegantly tied together by Benedict Cumberbatch, an unexpected yet refreshing casting choice for Stephen Strange. Strange, a dexterous… Read More Strange and Marvelous: A Superhero Film Success

November 7, 2016February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Prism Picks: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

SOPHIA SEMENSKY The best books make you laugh, cry, think and hope. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, one of my favorite novels, does all this and more. The central plot, at first, seems evident: a 9-year-old boy, Oskar Schell, discovers a key and a note in the room of his father, whom he has lost… Read More Prism Picks: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

October 31, 2016January 22, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Book Review: “Alexander Hamilton”

LEAH PALMER “Hamilton: An American Musical” is a cultural phenomenon, an unprecedented work of art that has taken the nation by storm. This theatrical tribute to the life of America’s first Treasury Secretary has won countless awards, including the Tony award for Best Musical, a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album, and a Pulitzer Prize… Read More Book Review: “Alexander Hamilton”

October 20, 2016January 22, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Family Day Weekend

LEAH PALMER In college, it can sometimes seem like there’s nothing outside the edges of campus. After cramming for tests and devouring meal after meal in the dining halls, it feels like family, friends and real meals don’t even exist anymore. Enter family weekend. This October, the Student Honors Organization hosted an Honors Family Weekend… Read More Family Day Weekend

October 19, 2016January 22, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Prism Picks: Stuff You Should Know

SOPHIA SEMENSKY Podcasts are underappreciated gems, with thousands of topics ranging from politics to humor to Ted Talks. I follow quite a few, but one of my favorites is Stuff You Should Know. Run by two charismatic gentlemen, Josh and Chuck, each episode explores interesting topics through an engaging and always funny conversation. I’ve learned… Read More Prism Picks: Stuff You Should Know

October 16, 2016February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

Review: Fiddler on the Roof

JOSHUA EVANGELISTA One of the most popular musicals ever created, Fiddler on the Roof is a well loved classic of community theatre. Its most recent production at Gainesville Community Playhouse captivates the audience while reminding us why this musical is relevant in our college town. Fiddler on the Roof is the story of Tevya, a… Read More Review: Fiddler on the Roof

October 10, 2016February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprismLeave a comment

UF student’s hugs break world record

LIVIA LEDBETTER Charlie Le Grand is a man who lives up to his name. He stands in Plaza of the Americas, wearing a black and blue “To Write Love on Her Arms” shirt and socks with the “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” the famous Japanese painting, printed on them. A slight breeze blows occasionally through Plaza,… Read More UF student’s hugs break world record

October 4, 2016February 6, 2017 ufhonorsprism1 Comment

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