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NEWS | CAMPUS

At your own risk: alternative 21st b-day dares

By Ashley Mondesir | Nov. 20, 2013

Everyone knows (well at least girls know) that on your twenty-first birthday you are supposed to go out on the town and do all the “craziest” dares that your friends could think of. You have all seen it, the birthday kid with a sign around their neck with dares like, “Get 21 phone numbers” or “Take a birthday cake shot” or “ Do a body shot with a stranger”. I understand that now you are 21 you want to show off the fact that you are having your first (legal) drinks, but come on people! Let’s get creative and do actual crazy dares!

MULTIMEDIA | VIDEO

Video: Campus Diplomats help appreciate teachers

By Angela Skane | Nov. 19, 2013

Showing appreciation for teachers can be difficult in college. The Campus Diplomats want to make it easier for students to offer thanks by giving them the opportunity to send a thank you note and a small gift to their teachers or teaching assistants.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Library West gives sleepy UF students space to nap it out

By Alex Harris | Nov. 19, 2013

UF students kicked off De-Stress Fest in West by taking a rest.

UF Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo gives the 2013 State of the Campus address in the Reitz Union on Tuesday evening.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF State of the Campus looks toward top 10 status

By Alex Harris | Nov. 19, 2013

Before Tuesday’s Senate meeting, Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo welcomed the crowd at the 2013 State of the Campus address and praised accomplishments contributing to UF’s mission to become a top-10 university.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF IFAS faculty concerned by tenure proposal

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 19, 2013

President Bernie Machen recently addressed the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty about his proposed changes to the board that reviews tenure and promotions, causing reverberations among concerned employees.

NEWS | CAMPUS

International Education Week celebrates Gators' global footprint

By Liz Mooney | Nov. 19, 2013

Celebrating UF’s International Education Week, a series of events are being featured on campus to broaden UF’s global footprint.

Kasey Hill attempts a shot during Florida’s 67-53 victory against Southern on Monday in the O’Connell Center. Hill suffered a high ankle sprain in the game.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Hill injury problematic

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 19, 2013

It was supposed to be a regular move in Kasey Hill’s repertoire.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Peer-to-peer file sharing down, Netflix usage up

By Melissa Dukes | Nov. 19, 2013

Americans prefer using websites like Netflix and YouTube instead of peer-to-peer file sharing, according to a new study.

Redshirt junior quarterback Christian Provancha, left, warms up with redshirt freshman Skyler Mornhinweg, right, prior to Florida's 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Redshirt junior quarterback relishing sudden promotion

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 19, 2013

Meet Christian Provancha.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshman Leadership Council spreads pre-Thanksgiving kindness

By Jaclyn De Bonis | Nov. 19, 2013

Random acts of kindness will be taking place in Gainesville this week.

Leon Orr gets into his stance during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Oct. 20, 2012, in The Swamp.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Orr offers versatility for Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 19, 2013

Standing on their last leg, the Gators turned to Leon Orr.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Students choose not to study interests when picking majors

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 19, 2013

Senior year of high school is the time to choose a college to attend and a major to study — but about a third of incoming freshmen are picking subjects they aren’t really interested in, according to a recently released report from the ACT.

Seattle Seahawks' Percy Harvin (11) returns the ball against the Minnesota Vikings on a kickoff in the first half of his team's 41-20 win Sunday in Seattle.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Harvin enjoys successful debut with Seattle against former team

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 19, 2013

With Week 11 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

METRO

Stage 7 reopening commemorated with food truck rally, art

By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 19, 2013

Foodies and art lovers will unite Thursday when karaoke bar Stage 7 kicks off its Food Truck Rally for the Arts event.

Carlos Miranda races during the Southeastern Conference Championships on Nov. 1 in Gainesville. Miranda placed 29th, as the Gators finished second in the meet.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Freshman making unexpected contributions

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 19, 2013

When the season started, Carlos Miranda did not expect to be a contributor on Florida’s cross country team.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida adds top recruit

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 19, 2013

Caeleb Dressel is being hailed as one of the best sprint prospects ever despite having never suited up for a college team.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Gainesville fugitive arrested in Virginia

By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 19, 2013

Local agencies collaborated with a U.S. Marshals task force to catch a man Tuesday who had an outstanding arrest warrant in Gainesville.

Sophomore middle blocker Simone Antwi spikes the ball during the Gators' 3-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida ready for matchup at Tennessee

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 19, 2013

Florida’s next opponent, Tennessee, may have only won a single match out of 14 Southeastern Conference contests this season, but the Gators are not quick to write this team off as a win — and with good reason.

Sustainable UF has a new solar-powered hut, used to play games with students and educate them about environmental sustainability. The hut is made of reclaimed wood and locally sourced steel and pulled by a bike.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New Sustainability Hut pulled by bike

By Alex Harris | Nov. 19, 2013

Sustainable UF’s new solar-powered Sustainability Hut shined at its debut on Turlington Plaza on Tuesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF organization’s Apple-4-U offers free way to thank a professor

By Angela Skane | Nov. 19, 2013

Dedrah Mathis wanted to thank two of her teaching assistants and show her appreciation for their work this semester, but showing appreciation as a student can be difficult in large lectures.

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