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Part of the Club: Murpy, Ward groomed for volleyball stardom early on

Nestled deep into the snowy banks of Aurora, Ill., lies a gold mine of volleyball talent.

Businesses expect increased sales for Homecoming

The flock of alumni returning to Gainesville for Homecoming weekend is expected to give a boost to local businesses - one that is especially welcome during the economic crisis.

Students share mixed reactions to Gator Growl acts

Although the Gator will growl at tonight's pep rally, some UF students are scowling at its organizers for choosing an "unknown" comedian and a musical act that may be out of tune with their generation.

Homecoming events keep mascots busy

When it comes to Homecoming week, there may be no one busier than UF's rowdy reptiles, Albert and Alberta, who spread spirit around The Gator Nation like its their job because, well, it is.

Women beat out men in BSU's Battle of the Sexes

Women reigned in the Black Student Union's Battle of the Sexes challenge Wednesday night.

Students compete in Homecoming Pageant

Students compete in Homecoming Pageant

About 1,100 people packed the Phillips Center on Sunday evening to see 50 women and 15 men compete for six places on UF's homecoming court.

No Midnight Madness for UF basketball

For the second straight year, UF will not host the once annual open practice. Instead, the Gators will hold an interactive fan-player event the week of Gator Growl before the Oct. 25 homecoming football game against Kentucky.

Jaeckel helps lead UF to win over Colorado in homecoming

Apparently, there really is no place like home.

Darts & Laurels

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Colorado road trip homecoming for two Gators

Colorado road trip homecoming for two Gators

In the first two weeks of the season, freshman Kristy Jaeckel has received two Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week awards and a couple of tournament MVPs.

Two–month road construction project to increase travel time

Driving down Archer or Newberry roads will take about 15 to 20 minutes longer thanks to construction beginning next week, said Gina Busscher, Florida Department of Transportation spokeswoman.

The ABCs of UF

You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.

Gator Growl names 'Last Comic Standing' Jon Reep as headliner

Grab your cowboy hats and blue suede shoes, Gators.

Kanye’s Glow in the Dark Tour takes audience to another world

The next few months are the prime time for music lovers to catch a great show. And if you're looking to see one good concert this year, go see Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour. This show was surrounded by a halo of hype from the get-go. It received stellar reviews all around, and when Entertainment Weekly gave the show a B+, it got an earful from Kanye who responded on his blog, "What's a B+ mean? I'm an extremist. It's either pass or fail! A+ or F-!"

Cowboys rope cattle at UF's Ropin' in the Swamp

About 200 people watched 36 modern-day cowboys in pursuit of cattle and prizes on Saturday for UF's third-annual Ropin' in the Swamp competition.

UF class to host cattle-roping contest

A UF animal science class will hold its third annual cattle-roping competition, dubbed "Ropin' in the Swamp," on Saturday.

Eight players get homecoming with games in California

UF is going back to Cali, Cali, Cali.

100 Moments in Gators History

October 25, 1911