Student wants clotheslines on campus; official argues it's a safety issue

UF sophomore Chris Saunders separates his dark from his light clothes in the laundry room of Beaty Towers West on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2007.

Florida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Bethune-Cookman University, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:17am

Florida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) swings his bat during an NCAA baseball game against Bethune-Cookman University, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida’s Adhithya Ganesan celebrates in a NCAA men's singles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | 10:06am

Florida’s Adhithya Ganesan celebrates in a NCAA men's singles tennis match against Oklahoma, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida's India Houghton and Gabia Paskauskas celebrate a point during an NCAA women’s doubles tennis match against Missouri, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 10:02am

Florida's India Houghton and Gabia Paskauskas celebrate a point during an NCAA women’s doubles tennis match against Missouri, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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