NEWS
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CAMPUS
Rebounds, fouls doom UF against UGA
By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 20, 2014Rebounding and foul trouble are again leading the Gators down a dark path.
COVID-19
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Former South Florida commit switches to Florida after getting offer
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 20, 2014Three-star prospect Deiondre Porter out of Tampa Jefferson High verbally committed to UF on Monday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gators improve on shaky opening meet against Tigers
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 20, 2014Two weeks into the 2014 gymnastics season, the Gators have already begun the uphill battle toward improvement. Florida improved to 2-0 after a road win against Auburn on Friday night, winning 197.075-196.225.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Former UF coordinator leads Seattle defense to Super Bowl
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 20, 2014Dan Quinn has proved to be the 12th man for the Seahawks in his first season as Seattle’s defensive coordinator.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Gators looking ahead to conference-championship meet
By Logan McGuire | Jan. 20, 2014With two dual meets remaining this season and the Southeastern Conference Championships a month away for the No. 3 Florida men (6-0, 3-0 SEC) and No. 8 women (4-2, 2-1 SEC), the season’s last head-to-head matchups are being used to gauge how Florida’s swimmers are racing and what final adjustments are needed.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Freshman making impact on court early in season
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Jan. 20, 2014Success is no stranger to Elliott Orkin.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Student-produced label Swamp Records to host showcase
By Alina Avalos | Jan. 20, 2014Swamp Records, the UF student-produced record label, will be hosting a showcase presented by Student Government Productions.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Wendy’s to return to Reitz Union food court, replace Burger King
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 20, 2014This Fall, students will be trading in their Burger King shakes for Frosties as Wendy’s returns to the Reitz Union.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF Online kickstarts Canvas use
By Jade Castro | Jan. 20, 2014UF Online has opted to begin hosting several of its courses on Canvas, a new course management system, starting this semester.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Marston study area renovations to begin in May
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 20, 2014Students aimlessly scanning Library West for a study spot may have a better option next school year: Marston Science Library will offer a renovated study space for more than 600 students.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF professor develops wireless pet heart monitor
By Ariana Figueroa | Jan. 20, 2014A professor has configured a gadget to help recovering animals rest more soundly.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SwampCon Rising brings fans from across US
By Christine Preston | Jan. 20, 2014Zombies, wookiees and superheroes convened this weekend to celebrate the third annual SwampCon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
New safety app launches for UF campus
By Brandon Krumins | Jan. 20, 2014UF is the first university to implement TapShield, a new application aimed at keeping students safe.
METRO
Gainesville locals volunteer, serve in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
By Julianne Huhn | Jan. 20, 2014To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, about 350 volunteers grabbed rakes, blowers, gloves and brushes.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF ranks No. 21 on list of fastest-growing sugar baby schools
By Alyssa Aguero | Jan. 20, 2014With tuition on the rise, some UF students have opted for a nontraditional method of funding their academic costs.
METRO
Five Bar restaurant brings options to downtown Gainesville
By Kristia Watkins | Jan. 20, 2014Indecisive restaurant-goers now have an eatery in Gainesville with a menu that takes the hassle out of choosing.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Selfies: It’s OK to be vain
Jan. 20, 2014As with any new trend, the Internet has had strong opinions about the subject of selfies. Many people argue that they are conceited, the evidence of our self-centered generation. The word “selfies” even sounds like “selfish.” But these judgments are practically archaic.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Science and religion can coexist
Jan. 20, 2014Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinions, but not his or her own facts. Nearly 33 percent of the American population — and yes, we are talking 2014 here — does not believe in evolution.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Celebrate life by not fearing death
Jan. 20, 2014Although Woody Allen’s quip, “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying,” is famous, the best line about death comes from British entertainer Bob Monkhouse: “I want to die like my father, peacefully in his sleep, not screaming and terrified, like his passengers.”
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Land of the free? Remembering MLK’s death
Jan. 20, 2014The state of Florida granted UF students and staff a day off from work and classes to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., a pioneer of civil rights for black Americans. You already know this, of course. Every elementary-school curriculum includes the study of King and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
