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‘Rowdy’ basketball club becomes official student organization
By Michael Scott Davidson | Sep. 18, 2012As of Sept. 12, the Men’s Basketball Rowdies is an official UF student organization.
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Blocking key difference in UF’s success
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 18, 2012Frankie Hammond Jr. didn’t want to take credit for one of Florida’s most exciting plays this season.
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Fair to offer volunteerism, awareness opportunities to students
By Laura Hogan | Sep. 18, 2012The UF Center for Leadership and Service’s Fall Volunteer Organization Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The event is designed to provide groups with a venue where they can distribute information about their projects and offer students ways to volunteer, according to the center’s website.
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Downtown housing is now solar-powered
By Alex Catalano | Sep. 18, 2012The UF graduate student, faculty and staff housing complex received a 250-kilowatt solar panel system earlier this fall from Gainesville Regional Utilities worth about $800,000, said John Wayne Mishoe, an emeritus professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and one of the project’s head engineers.
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Swamp ranked safe, clean
By Renee Beninate | Sep. 18, 2012The Swamp received a Facility of Merit Award from the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.
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UF Pharmacy dean steps down
By Beatrice Dupuy | Sep. 18, 2012William H. Riffee and two other Health and Science Center deans have announced plans to leave their positions in the upcoming year. Kathleen Ann Long, of the College of Nursing, and Glen Hoffsis, of the College of Veterinary Medicine, will step down. Riffee said he will vacate his position June 30, 2013.
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Panel discusses gender issues
By Colleen Wright | Sep. 18, 2012Sjoberg, an associate professor of political science, was one of two panelists who led “Politics of Privilege,” an intimate discussion with 15 people held in the Atrium at Ustler Hall Tuesday night. The discussion was sponsored by UF LGBT Affairs and co-sponsored by the UF Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research.
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Senate opposes roam towing
By Samantha Shavel | Sep. 18, 2012The Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that opposes raising roam towing charges in Gainesville.
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RUB will require physical tickets for Of Montreal
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 18, 2012The entertainment organization announced Tuesday afternoon that students interested in seeing Of Montreal perform will have to get a ticket to attend the concert.
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Notebook: Pease says game against former school UK not personal
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 18, 2012Florida has averaged 49 points per game in its last five games against Kentucky. Earlier this summer, offensive coordinator Brent Pease wanted to hit the half-century mark against the Wildcats in 2012.
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First lady rallies Gators at O’Dome
Sep. 17, 2012About 10,750 people — including UF students, Santa Fe College students and Gainesville residents of all ages — showed up to watch the first lady speak after claiming free tickets last week.
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Notebook: McCray shining in pass rush; Injury report
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 17, 2012Lerentee McCray’s hard work is finally paying off.
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UF is 54th best US college
By Ayana Stewart | Sep. 17, 2012UF is the 54th best college in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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Downtown library renovations
By Brandon Shenk | Sep. 17, 2012The downtown library, 401 E. University Ave., will celebrate the grand re-opening of its revamped third floor at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27.
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Gov. Jeb Bush’s son discusses current economy with students
By Webb | Sep. 17, 2012About 100 people came to The Swamp Restaurant’s patio to see Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. During his 15-minute appearance, Bush asked attendees if they were registered to vote and spoke about concerns facing young voters.
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PhDmoms support group encourages and brings relief
By Jared Ginsburg | Sep. 17, 2012Melody Schiaffino, a health services, research, management and policy Ph.D. student and mother formed PhDMoms, a support group new this semester designed to join doctoral mothers who want to share, learn, study and grow together.
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Watson making early impact for UF men's tennis
Sep. 17, 2012One year ago, Southeastern Conference tennis programs such as Georgia, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt sought highly touted recruit Gordon Watson.
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UF law student, athlete nominated for NCAA award
By Kelly Price | Sep. 17, 2012Grace Collins is up for the NCAA Woman of the Year award, which is given based on athletic and academic achievements, community service and leadership. Collins is among the top three finalists from Division II and will face six more candidates from divisions I and III for the award. She will attend the award banquet Oct.14 at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
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Seventh annual Indian festival showcases dance, music and food
By Michelle Plitnikas | Sep. 16, 2012The annual Praharsha 2012 cultural fest showcased the best of Indian culture: its dancing, music and food in the Reitz Union Ballroom on Saturday night.
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Leon nets overtime winner as Florida defeats Auburn
By LANDON WATNICK | Sep. 16, 2012Adriana Leon’s first goal in orange and blue was golden.
