Story by Joyce Jiang Being environmentally friendly can seem intimidating, but here are some easy ways to help the planet that go beyond simply using the recycling bin. Use canvas bags instead of plastic bags. Canvas bags help reduce the amount of plastic you use, as regular plastic bags add up quickly. Not only will … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Living: Tips to Limit Waste
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Walker Hall: Honors’ New Home
Story By Stephanie Cobb Visitors to the infirmary building may notice that the words “Honors Program” are no longer on the blue sign outside. Indeed, the Honors Program can now be found on the second floor of Walker Hall, the former home of the Center for Jewish Studies. Walker Hall is located on Union Road, … Continue reading Walker Hall: Honors’ New Home
PRISM Picks Funky Fashion: Trends of the last decade
Story by Chloe Campbell In the 2010s, movies, TV, and fashion consistently featured throwbacks to the 1980s and 1990s. As the decade comes to a close, PRISM takes a look at all those funky fashion trends you may have forgotten. 2010: Silly for Silly Bandz The coolest kids in 2010 had sleeves of Silly Bandz … Continue reading PRISM Picks Funky Fashion: Trends of the last decade
Beautiful, Sweaty Gainesville
Story by Micheal Dorsey, Photos by Stephanie Cobb I am a third-year student here at the University of Florida. I think that means I’m meant to have more experience and more readiness for post-grad life than, say, a freshman. I am certain I possess neither. But I do know Gainesville—or as my friends refer to … Continue reading Beautiful, Sweaty Gainesville
Meet the instructor behind free yoga in the park
Story By Soumya Kona For the rest of the world yoga may be just a simple hobby, but for one Gainesville yoga instructor, it can be everything. “What ultimately got me interested in it more than anything else was mild forms of depression,” said Maggie Rucker, co-owner of Flow Space, a Gainesville yoga studio. “It … Continue reading Meet the instructor behind free yoga in the park
How to Throw the Perfect Friendsgiving
Story By Joyce Jiang Thanksgiving is a holiday dedicated to spending time at home with your family and friends. But what about your college friends that feel like family? The ones who make plans to take you out on your birthday, celebrate with you when you get a good grade on an exam, or offer … Continue reading How to Throw the Perfect Friendsgiving
Opinion: The US has a gun problem, words from an MSD survivor
Story by Anisha Saripalli My name is Anisha Saripalli and I survived the deadliest high school shooting in US history. I graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, four months after the Valentine’s Day massacre. Like that of many of my peers, my life changed completely. I went from being a normal high … Continue reading Opinion: The US has a gun problem, words from an MSD survivor
