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

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The University of Florida ' s ACCENT attracts many famous speakers to the campus to speak to students and of the Gainesville community. In 1995-96 some of the most famous speakers included 1992 presidential candidate Ross Perot, Marcia Clark of the OJ Simpson trial), and Joe Clark (inspired the movie Lean on Me). The events often draw 7,000 to 10,000 people to the Stephen C. O ' Connell Center. The University of Florida athletic program is a huge across the southeastern United States as thousands of fans invade Gainesville to cheer on the Fightin ' Gators. The fans have plenty to cheer about since the OF athletic program has been honored as one of the top five pr ograms in the nation for the last six years. Gainesville

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Enjoying a concert at the Florida Theater in downtown Gainesville, students are entertained by today ' s hottest artists, such as Joan Osbourne. The Florida Theater has been in Gainesville for years and is a landmark that OF students and alumni of all ages have memories of.

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gainesville What ' s Up gainesville The Bombay Club in downtown allowed many students the opportunity to see their favorite bands perform in person.