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

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11 d e Gainesville After Dark UF students had a plethora of places for all of th eir late-night entertainment needs. Projects. Quizzes. Reports. Tests. It never seemed to end. College was a ending cycle of hours upon hours of stress. With all the work college students had to do, there had to be a break occasionally. University of Florida students were no different, and we knew how to have a good time. When the weekend rolled around, there were a multitude of things for students to do to subside the headache of a long week of school. UF students could be seen throughout Gainesville at night, especially Friday or Saturday. A favorite choice among students were the wide variety of dance clubs. A few of the hot spots were 238 West, Florida and Full Circle. Whether it was techno, hip-hop or old wave, Gainesville clubs offered it all. Cathy Engel, a junior in Animal Science said 238 West is great on a Saturday night. You get to dance and meet a bunch of people. It gets my mind off of school. If dance clubs weren ' t your thing, there was always live music. Gainesville had a plethora of clubs that featured bands who played ska, punk-rock, emo, hip-hop, reggae, jazz, blues and folk. Some of the places where many of these shows hap- pened were the Covered Dish, Brick City Music Hall and the Hardback Cafe. You could even stroll to Maude ' s Cafe a couple of nights a week for a cup of joe. Listening to music and dancing weren ' t the only things to do after hours. You could also check a play out at the Hippodrome State Theater. The Hippodrome, a local playhouse, features plays and indepen- dent films regularly. So, as far as Gainesville is concerned, the nighttime is the right time. School may have gotten to you, or your roommate was driving you up the wall. Don ' t sweat. All was well when the weekend came. Story by: William Mader Student Life 23

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Downtown Gainesville is brightly lit here as it gears up for the throngs of people who will be coming here to sit back, relax and have a good time. There was never a lack of things to do in Gainesville on a weekend night. Michael Bovensi and Aram Shelton, both seniors, jam at a show for their band, The Usuals. They could be seen at clubs in Gainesville. They are here performing at the Covered Dish, which is one of their favorite places to perform. A local Gainesville musician plays his The Hippodrome State Theatre is in full guitar and sings for people at Maude ' s swing as people come to see the featured Cafe on a Friday night.. Maudes had play. Some favorites this year were The open mic when anyone could come Glass Menagerie , Three Tall and play music. People could also sit back and Dracula . with a cup of coffee. . What do you like to on a typical Saturday night in Gainesville? 238 West is great on a Saturday night. You get to dance and meet a bunch of people. Cathy Engel, 3AG 22 Student Life

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Occupational therapy sophomore Am- ber Wilson works out on a stationary bike at the Southwest Recreation Center. Due to the center ' s immense popularity, students often were met with long lines while waiting for machines and over- crowded aerobic classes. For students who couldn ' t afford a health club membership or who didn ' t want to work out in a stuffy gym, Mother Nature provided an ideal workout. Freshmen Alison Tallman and Carrie Carlson powerwalk near the Broward tennis courts on a sunny afternoon. Leisure courses were a great way for students to exercise while having fun. Here Jim Hudson leads a Hatha Yoga class outside the Reitz Union. Hudson had taught yoga for 12 years. Karate and swing dancing were other exericise oriented leisure courses offered by UF. Which excercise option do you prefer: working out inside a gym or playing a sport out- side? think gyms can be stuffy, so I like to get outside and play basketball or tennis, something fun. Marissa Foglia, 3JM 24 Student Life