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UF researchers pit moths against bats in recent study
By Dana Cassidy | July 9, 2018New evidence shows moths with elongated tails and hindwings have a better chance of escaping a bat attack.
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Advocates speak out against Filipino war on drugs
By Kelly Hayes | July 9, 2018Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has led to the deaths of thousands of people, catching the attention of student groups at UF.
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Fifteen years ago, her father was deported. Her family has almost given up on bringing him back.
By Victoria Chin | July 9, 2018Viviane Charlestin remembers wearing a red dress when her family drove to West Palm Beach on a hot day in 2003.
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Jay Pharoah to perform at Accent event Tuesday
By Carly Rogers | July 9, 2018The Accent Speakers Bureau chairman said students were so excited about Tuesday’s event, they were asking for details as the posters for it were being hung up.
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Residents spend patriotic evening on Flavet Field (photos)
By Davio Rodriguez | July 4, 2018Spectators watch the fireworks display at the end of the Fanfare and Fireworks 2018 event at Flavet Field.
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UF scientists work to save hops
By Michael Knauff | July 4, 2018Crop-damaging parasites have invaded Florida’s hops industry, but UF scientists are working on a solution.
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Library West will no longer be open 24/7 beginning Fall
By Gillian Sweeney | July 4, 2018The Office of the Provost had been funding Library West’s extended hours for the past year, but the cash flow will be cut off this Fall.
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University of Chicago nixes, UF keeps standardized tests
By Ethan Hughes | July 4, 2018The University of Chicago announced June 14 that it will no longer require applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores, but don’t expect UF to follow suit anytime soon.
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UF researchers release new study on meteorites, asteroids
By Dana Cassidy | July 2, 2018Newly discovered evidence involving asteroids and meteorites may provide us with a better understanding of where they come from and how they helped shape Earth.
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UF researchers develop mouthguard prototype to monitor health
By Dana Cassidy | July 2, 2018Researchers at the UF have developed a wireless mouthguard that measures a person’s health components as they exercise.
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Museum to show bat-themed movies through July
By Charles Fenwick | July 2, 2018The Florida Museum of Natural History will be showing a free bat-themed movie every Friday in July.
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XXXTentacion: martyr or menace?
By Mark Stine | July 2, 2018A grimace came across the face of Caroline Dike when she heard the name.
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UF scientists to grow algae in space
By Michael Knauff | June 29, 2018Two UF scientists are preparing to begin an experiment testing algae’s growth in space with the potential for useful applications in long-term voyages.
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UF alumnus one of five murdered in shooting at Capital Gazette
By Dana Cassidy | June 29, 2018Four journalists and a sales assistant were murdered in a shooting Thursday afternoon at the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Retiring dean reflects on fond memories, discusses college’s future
By Ethan Hughes | June 20, 2018One of Lucinda Lavelli’s favorite memories as a dean was made when her role allowed her to visit the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., where she was moved to the side of the hallway by security.
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Student Government passes two resolutions on student identity, discrimination
By Gillian Sweeney | June 20, 2018The Student Senate unanimously passed two resolutions regarding personal identity through first readings at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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New fossil evidence shows primates had specialized nails
By Dana Cassidy | June 20, 2018Newly discovered fossil evidence has overridden the previous assumption that ancient primates only had nails on their fingers and toes.
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Newly opened brewery hosting Harn on Tap event
By Amanda Roland | June 20, 2018The Harn Museum of Art is featuring Gainesville’s newest brewery at its third Harn on Tap event.
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Business owner benefits from entrepreneur program
By Dennis Johnson | June 20, 2018Fareed Johnson was selling hair extensions and beauty products from a van two years ago. The van eventually broke down and, with it, his business model. Despite the loss, he kept working toward the dream of owning his own business.
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A tale of a few streetlights
By Zachariah Chou | June 20, 2018I can’t say I knew a lot of things when I started my first term as senator for Infinity Hall. Not only does our Senate lack any sort of transitioning between past positions, but I also happened to be the first ever senator for Infinity Hall — so it’s not like anyone could tell me what my predecessors were up to.
