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METRO

Activists discuss black oppression, confederate statue

By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 23, 2015

Standing at the podium, Nailah Summers fought back tears as she listed names.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF researchers prepare for West Nile outbreak

By Caitlin Ostroff | Aug. 23, 2015

Although Florida hasn’t had a West Nile virus epidemic, UF entomology researchers are ready in case the state’s luck runs out.

UF midfielder Mayra Pelayo hugs teammate Kristen Cardano after Pelayo scored the equalizer during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer opens season with 2-0 road shutout against UCF

By Ryan Summers | Aug. 21, 2015

The No. 8 Florida soccer team kicked off the 2015 season on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over No. 17 University of Central Florida.

Safety Marcus Maye intercepts a pass during Florida's 31-17 win against Tennessee on Sept. 21, 2013 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida suspends three for season opener due to violation of team rules

By GRAHAM HALL | Aug. 21, 2015

The Gators will be without three players for the Sept. 5 season opener against New Mexico State.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Take a chance and make the most of your college experience

Aug. 16, 2015

If you’re new to college, chances are you’re missing home.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Welcome to UF. Let’s take on our freshman year together

Aug. 16, 2015

I am so pleased to welcome all our new students to the University of Florida. I consider myself a freshman and a member of your class, since I started at UF in January. You bring new energy to campus, enlivening the university after a productive and restful summer. I offer a special shout out to transfer students and new international students.

UF quarterback Will Grier passes during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Grier, Harris still competing for starting quarterback job

By GRAHAM HALL | Aug. 16, 2015

Off the field, Will Grier and Treon Harris can be seen around Gainesville eating dinner, hanging out and joking together.

Offensive lineman Trip Thurman speaks to media members during UF's Media Day on Aug. 5, 2015, at the Touchdown Terrace in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Lineman Trip Thurman will be the key for Florida’s offense this year

By GRAHAM HACK | Aug. 16, 2015

Trip Thurman will be the most important player on Florida’s offense in 2015.

UF defensive back Keanu Neal leaps to make a one-handed interception during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Hard-hitting safety Keanu Neal focusing on pass coverage in camp

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Aug. 16, 2015

Keanu Neal prides himself on his big hits.

UF defender Claire Falknor waits for the start of the second period during Florida's 2-1 win against Troy in an exhibition match on Aug. 11, 2015, at the soccer practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer reloaded, eyes another successful season

By Kyle Brutman | Aug. 16, 2015

The 2015 Florida soccer team is gearing up for another season under Becky Burleigh, who heads into her 21st year at the top of the program.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF women’s, men’s tennis teams looking to improve in 2015 season

By Madison Belfour | Aug. 16, 2015

After the UF women’s tennis team saw its 2014-2015 season in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament on May 24 in Waco, Texas, the Gators are ready to take the level up a notch.

Dorian Finney-Smith looks to pass the ball during Florida's win against Texas A&M on March 3.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida men’s basketball enters a new era under Michael White

By IAN COHEN | Aug. 16, 2015

Billy Donovan, who coached the Gators men's basketball team for 19 years before departing in April for the NBA, watched his final season at Florida end in mediocrity.

UF wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood catches a pass from quarterback Will Grier (not pictured) during practice Aug. 8, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Torres Tells It: Ahmad Fulwood running out of chances to break out at wide receiver

By Luis Torres | Aug. 16, 2015

Ahmad Fulwood has all the physical tools and talent in the world.

A worker with Gaston's Tree Services uses a chainsaw to remove a limb from Bert, a large bluff oak tree behind UF's Nuclear Sciences Building, is hauled away after being cut off on August 15, 2015. Construction plans called for trees, including Bert, a student favorite estimated to be at least 150 years old, to be cut down.

NEWS

Bert the tree sees his final day

By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 15, 2015

Bert was too tall to be cut down in one swift motion.

Bert, the 81-foot-tall Bluff Oak tree, stands on the Reitz Union North Lawn on Aug. 14, 2015. Bert is the only tree out of 30 that has yet to be taken down in favor of the College of Engineering's Nexus building.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Bluff Oak named Bert stands tall but future could be short

By Hunter Williamson | Aug. 14, 2015

The sky was dark and Century Tower’s bells echoed across UF campus as rain started to pour where the old tree still stood.

Adam Lane rushes into the end zone for a touchdown during Florida's 28-20 win against East Carolina on Jan. 3 in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Adam Lane granted release from Gators

By GRAHAM HACK | Aug. 9, 2015

Redshirt sophomore running back Adam Lane has been granted his release from Florida, the school announced Sunday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Communication key for Gators as camp gets underway

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Aug. 6, 2015

After a Spring camp that was riddled with communication issues, UF coach Jim McElwain brought that matter to the forefront at the team’s first Fall practice Thursday.

UF football coach Jim McElwain speaks during UF's media day on Wednesday at Touchdown Terrace in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jim McElwain’s vision for the Gators begins to take shape

By Luis Torres | Aug. 5, 2015

Jim McElwain sees himself as the head of a corporation.

OPINION | COLUMNS

A Farewell to Summer and Some Last Pieces of Advice

Aug. 5, 2015

So we’ve hit a lot of topics here. This was a new endeavor for me and I am glad to have had some of you along for the ride. Since this is my last column I thought I would do a little recap of some of the highlights from this summer. It was my intention with this column to provide automotive advice for college students. I may have missed the mark at some points, but I would like to leave you with a few nuggets that may at least get you through the rest of your college career.

Will Grier warms up prior to Florida's game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 8 in Nashville, Tennessee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Grier impressing coaches, Morrison ahead of schedule

By GRAHAM HACK | Aug. 5, 2015

Coach Jim McElwain won’t give an edge to either quarterback going into Fall camp, but if you read between the lines, Will Grier appears to have emerged as the better passer and will be a leader on offense.

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