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Kayla Lewis drives toward the net during Florida’s win against Georgia on Jan. 19 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Forward racking up boards

By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 28, 2014

The Gators are one of the smallest teams in the Southeastern Conference.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Dining continues text-to-win Dr Pepper scholarship

By Megan Kelly | Jan. 28, 2014

Students have an opportunity to win a scholarship just by texting a number.

METRO

Negotiations between union, city stall over RTS wages

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 28, 2014

Negotiations are over.

METRO

No snow for Gainesville despite cold

By Alex Harris | Jan. 28, 2014

While the Seminoles are enjoying a rare snow day and canceled classes, Gators will be slogging through possible freezing rain and sleet.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin talks to reporters after his team’s practice on Thursday in Renton, Wash. The Seahawks face the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 6:25 p.m. in Super Bowl XLVIII.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Harvin cleared to return to Seahawks for Super Bowl XLVIII

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 28, 2014

Percy Harvin is ready to start making an impact again.

METRO

State of the Union addresses student, business opportunities

Jan. 28, 2014

In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama outlined plans to enable startup companies to grow and extend more opportunities to hardworking college students.

Florida point guard Kasey Hill shoots over Kansas guard Naadir Tharpe during No. 19 Florida's 67-61 win against No. 13 Kansas on Dec. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Freshman point guard shooting poorly from three

By LANDON WATNICK< | Jan. 28, 2014

Throughout his freshman campaign, point guard Kasey Hill’s shooting touch from beyond the arc has not been the smoothest.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Traditional students feeling effects of UF Online

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Jan. 28, 2014

Although UF Online is only four weeks into its first semester, on-campus students are beginning to take notice of the program’s effects on their courses.

Kourtney Keegan attempts a volley during the Bedford Cup on Oct. 13, 2013, at the Ring Tennis Complex. Keegan won both of her singles matches in Florida’s opening weekend.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshman leading the way after UF’s season-opening matches

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 28, 2014

With the ITA Kickoff Championship behind them, the No. 2 Gators’ season has not been a story of experience, repetition or expected outcomes. Instead, it has been a story of freshmen and firsts.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Golfer disappointed after opener

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 28, 2014

After the golf team’s fourth-place finish in the Florida Challenge on Monday, redshirt sophomore Katie Mitchell and her teammates are looking to improve in their first three-round tournament in Palos Verdes, Calif., on Feb. 9-11.

METRO

Puppy’s day out: UF Veterinary group hosts dog-wash event

By Sara Wilder | Jan. 28, 2014

A group of UF Veterinary School Students will be spreading the love to furry friends this weekend in honor of Valentine’s Day.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student-created app Time Flash gets $1.5 million in investments

By Stephany Vasquez | Jan. 28, 2014

During his visit to the Pablo Picasso Museum in Barcelona, a UF student thought of an idea that could last for a lifetime.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF chosen to host law symposium

By Christian Cooper | Jan. 28, 2014

UF’s Levin College of Law has been selected to host the 33rd Federalist Society National Student Symposium. It’ll be the first time a student chapter outside of the top 15 law schools has hosted this event.

NEWS | FEATURES

UF alumna starts advertisement-free Gainesville art magazine

By Bradley Norman | Jan. 28, 2014

In a world where print advertising is volatile, one UF alumna is developing her own ad-free publication.

Alex Paez and Aubrey Burris speak about transparency issues when applying to be appointed as a UF Supreme Court justice at the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student senate speakers talk Supreme Court justice appointments

By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 28, 2014

Speakers at Student Senate on Tuesday raised questions about the procedure by which justices are appointed to UF’s Supreme Court.

Computers and electronics fill the shelves at the UF Surplus Warehouse near the Asset Management office at 116 Elmore Hall. The warehouse saved the university $2 million last year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Trash to treasure: UF Surplus Warehouse repurposes goods

By Kelsey Martinez | Jan. 28, 2014

Nestled among the trees that line Radio Road sits a faded, yellow brick building and a well-kept secret.

NEWS | CAMPUS

College course study site ClusterFunk.com adds UF

By Lourianne Apollon | Jan. 28, 2014

A free information-sharing site that provides a virtual meeting space for students taking the same college courses has made its way to UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sustainable UF aims to reduce ecological footprints

By Jessyln Wade | Jan. 28, 2014

Students can pledge to reduce their ecological footprints this Spring with Sustainable UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student groups join race against breast cancer

By Monique Hernandez | Jan. 28, 2014

Gators will join the fight against breast cancer with Gainesville’s first race benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Universal Orlando renderings show the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley, which is scheduled to open this summer. The new section of the park will be connected via the Hogwarts Express train.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students spellbound by Harry Potter park plans

By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 28, 2014

This summer, UF Muggles can hop aboard the Hogwarts Express for the first time in wizarding history.

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