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METRO | POLITICS

For too many, 2016 presidential election is already here

Dec. 1, 2013

Despite the three years that remain in his term, for all intents and purposes, it appears that Barack Obama’s time as president is over. Some may feel sadness and disappointment, others pure jubilation. Regardless of how you feel about the president and his policies, the notion that someone’s presidency could effectively end three years before it should is damaging to the American government and our country.

Florida cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy gestures to the crowd during the Gators' 30-10 win against the Razorbacks on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. With Purifoy leaving for the NFL Draft, the Gators have had to try to fill his role in the recruiting class.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Purifoy leaving Florida after prolific, inconsistent career

By JOE MORGAN< | Dec. 1, 2013

During a weekend of firings, Loucheiz Purifoy is leaving Gainesville voluntarily.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Goodbye to all that: On entering adulthood

Dec. 1, 2013

With Thanksgiving Break coming to an end, it’s time to come back to school for the last two weeks of the semester.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator fans joking about rape should be ashamed

Dec. 1, 2013

Often when we bemoan UF fan behavior, we refer to benign actions such as students leaving before the game is over or stupidly passing out due to excessive alcohol consumption.

Florida coach Mary Wise claps during a 3-0 win against FIU on Aug. 24, 2012 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball earns No. 5 overall seed, set to host Jacksonville in NCAA Tournament

By RJ Schaffer | Dec. 1, 2013

The Gators women’s volleyball team found out that the road to the program’s first national title will run through Gainesville.

Casey Prather dribbles during Florida’s 67-66 win against Florida State on Nov. 29, 2013, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Senior forward shining early in season

By LANDON WATNICK< | Dec. 1, 2013

Casey Prather has been Florida’s most productive player through seven games.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators earn split in Bahamas trip

By GORDON STREISAND< | Dec. 1, 2013

It was a chaotic weekend for the Gators in the Bahamas.

Brent Pease parts ways with Florida coach Will Muschamp prior to Florida’s 19-14 loss to South Carolina on Nov. 9 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Pease was fired Sunday afternoon.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Pease Out: Coordinator fired after two seasons

By JOE MORGAN< | Dec. 1, 2013

Brent Pease will take the fall for Florida’s first losing season since 1979.

Skyler Mornhinweg is hit while he attempts to throw a pass during Florida’s 37-7 loss to No. 2 Florida State on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The redshirt freshman quarterback completed 20 of 25 passes for 115 yards but could not keep the Gators from suffering their seventh consecutive loss to finish the season.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

OVER AND OUT: ’Noles crush Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 30, 2013

Florida never stood a chance.

Jameis Winston attempts a pass during Florida’s 37-7 loss to Florida State on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Heisman Trophy candidate torches Florida

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 30, 2013

Florida’s secondary is supposedly an elite unit.

Ronni Williams attempts a shot during Florida’s 88-77 win against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O’Connell Center. Williams scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against No. 6 Kentucky on Sunday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida bounces back with win against Oregon State

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 30, 2013

Florida was everything it wanted to be on Saturday.

UF athletics director Jeremy Foley hugs a staffer as he celebrates a touchdown on Oct. 17, 2009. Foley announced his support for coach Will Muschamp before Florida's game against Florida State on Nov. 30, 2013.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida AD Foley discusses Muschamp, future

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 30, 2013

Seventeen days after coming out in support of coach Will Muschamp, Florida Athletics Director Jeremy Foley held an impromptu press conference about half an hour before Florida’s game against No. 2 Florida State today at noon.

Senior forward Casey Prather attempts a layup during No. 15 Florida's 67-66 win against Florida State on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida survives late FSU rally to win 67-66

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 29, 2013

After winning each home game by at least 12 points last year, No. 15 Florida’s 20-game home winning streak came down to whether Florida State’s Ian Miller could sink a last-second half-court shot.

Redshirt sophomore forward Dorian Finney-Smith shoots a jumper during No. 15 Florida's 67-66 win against Florida State on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Finney-Smith sinks game-winning free throw against Florida State

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 29, 2013

Dorian Finney-Smith had been struggling all night against FSU, but an opportunity for redemption presented itself in the final seconds of the contest.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Illinois State upsets Florida women's basketball team 68-64

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 29, 2013

Bizarre happenings are commonplace within the Bermuda Triangle.

Sophomore forward DeVon Walker poses during Florida men’s basketball’s media day on Oct. 9.

SPORTS | BLOGS BASKETBALL

Notebook: Walker day-to-day, Harris not close to return

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 27, 2013

Sophomore swingman DeVon Walker is day-to-day with a mid-foot sprain and is questionable for No. 15 Florida’s matchup against Florida State on Friday night in the O’Connell Center.

Sophomore guard January Miller attempts a floater down the lane during Florida's 72-68 win against St. John's on Nov. 26 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Miller powers Florida women's basketball team past St. John's

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 27, 2013

Sophomore January Miller is on a little bit of a tear early in the season.

Hunter Joyer (41) drops a pass in the end zone during Florida’s 26-20 loss to Georgia Southern on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The Gators are 4-7 this season.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Rapid Descent: Gators take step back in Muschamp’s third year

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 25, 2013

A year ago, Will Muschamp was on top of the world.

Scottie Wilbekin (5) brings the ball up the court for Florida against Jacksonville during the second half of the Gators’ 86-60 victory against the Dolphins on Monday in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Return of point guard sparks Florida victory

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 25, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — With point guard Scottie Wilbekin inserted into the starting lineup for the first time since serving a five-game suspension for violating team rules, UF’s offense clicked from start to finish Monday night.

Scottie Wilbekin speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 86-60 win against Jacksonville on Monday evening. Wilbekin apologized for actions leading to his five-game suspension to begin the season.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin apologizes for second suspension

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 25, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — Billy Donovan stepped into the media room with Scottie Wilbekin not far behind.

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