University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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tFar lefti Lunch on the steps of the Reitz Union provid- ed students with a chance to relax and chat. tLefti Valentines Day activities included 05 minute mark riages for sweethearts under the guidance of iiRev. Seuss. tBelowi When the fun got to be too much, some found comfortable places to catch a breath, and maybe even 20 winks. tBottomi After sharing campus with 34,000 other students, some people like to get away to UF's Lake Wauberg for some fishing at dawn. W . m' 43 i Student Life DivisioniQ

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Student life around Gainesville always finds University of Florida students keep- ing their edge on fun and excitement in life. On any ordinary day the average stUdent rises around 9am, showers, dresses, and eats a quick breakfast of poptarts and coke. He walks through the morning rush of people to his first class. After pretending to take notes on what must have been the most boring lecture of the semester, the student walks out of the auditorium to pick up the days Alligator. After scanning the paper for 5 minutes, he heads to the Reitz Union to get something to eat. Fortunately no one has to spend any cash if they have those handy Gator Club Cards. Afternoon usually brings more classes and more lectures. As evening approaches, most students find another place to eat, perhaps at the Orange and Brew or the Hume Rock Cafe. Those with microwaves will itnuke something in their rooms. Another glance through the Alligator tells him what's going on around campus that evening. On any given night a student can find ten to twelve organizations hold- ing some kind of event or another. Movies on the North Lawn, a rally in the Plaza of America, speeches by celebrities brought in by Accent, a debate between the college Republicans and Democrats, or guitar les- sons in the Reitz; any of these things and more can be chosen from on any night. Of course there are many who donit have to look for things to do, many will have a paper to research at the library or a test to study for. Whatever their lifestyle, work load, or leisure time, LlF students go all out when they work and play. And with 34,000 stu- dents on campus, each and every one has his own unique way of taking it to the edge. AT:

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10 Rocking UF As in the past, student government brought a bevy of bands to the Orange and Brew, the O'Connell, and the HF bandshell. The concerts brought a variety of old and new faces to the GF campus. The South Colonade filled with thousands of people to hear the lyrics and guitar playing of the Indigo Girls. During Homecoming students rocked at the bandshell with Love Trac- tor and the 8-523. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts played some favorite oldies and current hits. In the spring Gainesville en- joyed the homecoming of their homegrown boy Tom Petty. Also in the spring to celebrate Earth Day, Aleka's Attic and the Pysychedelic Furs performed. During Celebration 1990 stu- dents enjoyed the sounds of Jazz bands like Paul Schaffer and Bo Diddley. Students also enjoyed the sounds of Pili-Pili at the reggae fest. iTopi The-B-523 help the sudents kickoff Homecom- ing ,89. iBottomi Dressed up Halloweeners rock and roll with the music of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.