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

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unior Melissa Bersaeh has devoted much ther time in Gainesville to her faith She became involved With The Rock OfGainesviHe Christian Church during her freshman year. T have met some of my best friends and found a second family at The Rock, she said Bersach has gotten invelved in several minis- try groups at the church, including the Church Choir and the salsa ministry. The Choir performs at Saturday and Sunday services at the Church located in southwest Gainesville. The salsa ministry performs not only at Church events, also at community and university events like talent shows and Club f unctions. Bersach is also an active member OfROCk UP. Rock UP is the student outreach organization of The Rock Church They try to spread their Chris- tian message on campus and encourage people to make an impact through evangelist outreach She comes from a Christian background since her father is a preacher at a Christian Church down in Miami, Where Bersach is originally from. -Les1ie Veiga Dominant Students relax in the Hume common room and take their Sunday to make a puzzle. photo by: Kirsten Schmjtt Above; Students take advantage of an apartment complex pool party to work on their tans. photo by: jesse Wright

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Dominant Students enjoy the music and libations at Brick City on a Thursday night. phMobylegmibga AbowzjehkaJohnsnihenhfiandimrfnendsenjxyaInivaUaparQw ltuxoinovkkdlhcieskajbhnsan t,s a tough job, but some one has got to do it. Jose Duran, or as his readers know him J. Daniel Duran , spent his final semester as a Gator rolling up his sleeves and getting into the hitty-gritty of night Club life in Gainesville. The senior magazine journalism majorwrote weekly columns for the Independent Florida Alligators entertainment section, The Avenue, Which appearedon Thursdays duringthe spring 2005 semester. With quips such as iiPromoters repeat after me: Tm a Gainesville nightclub promoterf Doesnit soundso COOL d0esit?Thatis becauseGainesviHe isnit MiamiLosAngeies 01 New York; sothis icooler than thou attitude needs to stop? Duran kept his readers coming back for more honest opinions and constructive criticisms every week In his columns Duran covered atmosphere, line sizesdrink prices and attitudes offeilow Club patrons. Whilehishonestycouldbeharsh at times, he usually made sure to findasiiverlining in even the most unmitigated disaster Ofa night spot -Leslie Veiga Student

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iiAll tight, said the Writer of Fables, in a Whisper; iibut for goodness sake speak lower? iWhy $07, the Fortune asked in surpm'se. Nth. So as not to wake me? replied the Writer'of Fables, a holy o: . , ., brooding up0n his beautiful face. 4 h v -The Fortune and the Fabuh'st 0 IBcekends Sundays, also known as Lazy Sundays, arenit so lazy sometimes. After a weekend of parties, dancing and fun, it is time to get back to all that homework, WIite those papers and read those books. They are a day to run errands, go to the mall go to the bookstore, go shopping for groceries. All the things that didrft get done earlier in the weekend are left for Sundays. Sundays are also When some students attend religious services. In some faiths Sundays are reserved for obser- vance and rest. For those that didnt procrastinate, Sundays are a day of rest. They are for relaxing and are used for prepan'ng for the week ahead On Sundays in Gainesville it is always nice to sit by the pool When its warm or stay home under the blankets watching re-runs When its cold. A relaxing afternoon tan also be spent at lake Wauburg enjoying all the beauty around There, students can go oanoeing, swimming, or just sit by the lake enjoy the View and think happy thoughts. Other Sunday, activities include going to the movies and the theater. These are just a few of the things can be done on a Sunday. They are enjoyable and relaxing activities that dont put any stIain on you. Some people enjoy going out to dinner With friends at F tidayis, Benniganls, or Chills to name a few of the eateIies on Archer Road. Sundays are the beginning and the end of the continuous cycle that is life in Gainesville. -Diana Delgado - - . V V W i , ' ' ' d h s d Church semceg like this one at The Rock of Gainesville, liv e 11 up 8 on d ay mornings spiritually. A lazy Sumiay wouldnt be complete Without a scenic: Katie Carlson spen 3 er un ay photo by, Melissa Bersach v1ew hke this one at the St. Petersburg marina. volunteering at local Church nursery. photo by. Leslie Veiga photo by. Melissa Girlson