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

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The University Auditorium is one of many historic buildings on campus. Photo byJoso Otoro CAMPUS 13 Above: The majority of the UF academic build- ings have a bricks incorporated in its design. Photo by Jose Otero Right: The French Fries are located near Turlington Plaza. Photo by Jose Otero

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 A Place to be at! Since 1905. the University of Florida campus in Gainesville has been voted as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the southeast. It's apparent to all why the campus repeatedly receives this honor. From the brick, vine clad buildings to the canopy of trees that overshadows those buildings, the UF campus is definitely a beautiful place to learn and study. At the center of all of this campus beauty stands Century Tower. The 150 foot-tall tower dominates the skyline of campus and serenades students walking in the vicinity. Other campus landmarks that pepper campus include the Baughman Center next Lake Alice, the University Auditorium (which has stood as a symbol of UF's prowess since the early 20th century. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Dauer Hall. The varying ages of the campus buildings reflect UF's history and also provide and interesting study in architectural history; from Sledd and Murphree Hall (built in the 1910s) to Rinker Hall (built in 2003), the range of history on campus provides a unique learning place. There is no doubt that the University of Florida campus is one of the most beautiful and well distinguished in the nation. From historic landmarks to modern wonders, the buildings and structures that make up the UF campus are second to none. -Diana Delgado The Gator statue could been seen outside of the University Audito- rium.. Photo by Joso Otoro 12 CBAPIIS lift

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Best friends Alexandra Sarpoolaki and Atyssa Gelormini were both born in March, so they decided to celebrate their 21st together. Their party, held at the Hilton Hotel, had a bright and colorful for- mal theme with music for dancing and a guest list comprised of their closest friends. Photo courtesy of Alexandra Sarpoolaki. When you turn 40, your family and friends wear black and throw you over-the-hiir parties. They send greeting cards exclaiming, ‘You’re how old?!' and give you an assortment of embarrassing gag-gifts. When you turn 13. you're finally a teenager. Somehow, that one day between when you were twelve and the day of your thirteenth birthday makes all the difference. Many anxiously await their sweet sixteen, practicing three-point turns and parallel parking in an effort to free themselves of driving under the supervision of their parents. But the most memorable, and often, the most anticipated birthday milestones are the 18 and 21“ birthday. Some incoming freshman had not yet turned 18 when entering college. They were the babies of their class and jealously watched their of- age friends buy lottery tickets and cigarettes, get their noses pierced, and gain entrance to 18-and-up clubs. They also missed out on the increased legal responsibility; they had to wait to sign contracts without their parent and they couldn't register to vote or open a checking account. But by a few months into freshman year, almost every student was 18 and relished these added freedoms and responsibilities. Then came the next milestone to look forward to—the 21“ birthday. Many students literally counted off their calendar days until their 21“ birthday. After all. once you turn 21, hardly any age restrictions could be enforced. Admittance into certain bars and clubs, the ability to buy alcohol, or just the freedom to smugly say. Yes. I'm 21' if someone asks, were all things to look forward to. That being said, the 21“ birthday was a full-blown celebration for most. Some extended their birth 'day' to a birth 'weekend,' with planned dinner reservations with friends, fun outings out-of-town, or just a night out at all the bars that wouldn't let them in before. Boys were more inclined to throw parties or hit the nightlife scene with friends; girls enjoyed being the 'princess' of the evening, as friends bought them crowns to wear and made scavenger-hunt-like checklists to be completed by the end of the night. Pictures were taken and memories were made; the 21 “ birthday was a milestone that few forgot. -Christina Blood 14 cftnpus uff