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Soup-er meals for the college budget

By Katherine Duguid | May 13, 2013

If you’re in college, you’re generally going to be two things: broke and busy.

NEWS

South of the border: Great tastes for a Cinco celebration

By Stephanie Newman | May 13, 2013

Last Sunday was May 5, also known as Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration of democracy and freedom that began in 1862 upon Mexico’s defeat of the French.

METRO | BUSINESS

New internship, new you

By Barbara Dimajo | May 13, 2013

It’s now officially the start of summer, and while some are taking classes or working, others are getting ready for their first day at a new internship --hoping to leave an impression that screams professional and prepared.

NEWS

From Romney to Occupy, what season 2 of "The Newsroom" will cover

By Melissa Figueroa | May 13, 2013

Still two months out, we anxiously await the return of "The Newsroom" with our favorite anchorman, Will McAvoy.

NEWS

Changing your diet for summer

By Katherine Kallergis | May 13, 2013

The summer is the time to relax, start a job or internship or take a couple of classes, but most of all - eat!

Ciarra Brewer competes in the triple jump at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships on May 13, 2012.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Track falls short at SEC meet

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 12, 2013

Although the conditions were different on the final day of the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, the results were the same as they were earlier this season.

Lauren Embree hits the ball at Riviera/ITA All-American Championships on Oct. 3, 2012 at the Riviera Tennis Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Embree won her final home singles match in Florida's 4-0 win against Georgia Tech on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida sweeps Georgia Tech, advances to Round of 16

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | May 12, 2013

Lauren Embree grabbed a bittersweet victory on Sunday.

First baseman Vickash Ramjit bats during Florida’s 4-0 win against Ole Miss at McKethan Stadium on Sunday. Ramjit went 1 for 11 at the plate against Auburn.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Florida bats silent in loss to Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 12, 2013

Florida first baseman Vickash Ramjit struggled in his last weekend at McKethan Stadium.

Florida attacker Ashley Bruns (13) runs past Ohio State defender Tayler Kuzma (24) in the Gators’ 13-7 win against the Buckeyes on March 23 at Dizney Stadium. Bruns scored four goals in Florida's 16-5 win against Denver in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

UF halts potent offense

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 12, 2013

In what was likely their last game in Gainesville, Florida’s seniors emphatically ensured it wasn’t their last game as Gators.

Sophomore Zack Powers is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting his second grand slam during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Feb. 17 at McKethan Stadium.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators rally in ninth to even series with Auburn

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 12, 2013

It looked like the Gators were about to by completely stymied by the Auburn pitching staff for the second straight night.

Kelsey Horton (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Horton homered in Florida's 10-4 victory against Missouri to clinch the SEC Tournament championship.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators clinch SEC Tournament behind strong offense

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 12, 2013

For the first time since 2009, Florida swept the regular season and Southeastern Conference Tournament titles.

Sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy competes in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 23 in Fayetteville, Ark. Dendy qualified for the men's triple jump in next week's NCAA Outdoors Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida trails Arkansas after three days at SEC Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 12, 2013

With one day remaining in the 2013 Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, the Gators find themselves in a familiar spot.

Junior Camilla Hedberg watches her shot during the SunTrust Gator Invitational on March 15 at Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators advance to NCAA Championships

By RJ Schaffer | May 11, 2013

Led by two career-best rounds from senior Mia Piccio, the Florida women’s golf team advanced to the NCAA tournament after finishing in fourth place at the NCAA Central Regional.

Senior Lauren Embree returns a ball during Florida’s 4-1 win against Georgia on March 15. Embree lost to Stanford's Nicole Gibbs 6-0, 6-1 as the Cardinal defeated the Gators 4-3 to advance to the NCAA title match.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida sweeps Marist in NCAA Tournament

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | May 11, 2013

Hosting the first round of the NCAA Tournament worked even better than coach Roland Thornqvist could have expected.

Florida first baseman Taylor Schwarz (49) hits during Florida's 4-2 victory against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Schwarz had one run after two attempts at bat. Schwarz homered twice in Florida's 9-5 win against Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Schwarz homers send UF to SEC finals

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 11, 2013

Thanks to a hot start offensively, Florida has reached its second Southeastern Conference Tournament title game in as many seasons.

Sophomore Marquis Dendy (far left) races in the 55m on Jan. 17 during the Gator Invitational in the O’Connell Center. Dendy is set to compete in the long jump on Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Freshman headlines second day at SEC Outdoors

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 11, 2013

After the second day of the 2013 Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships, Florida’s men are still in the lead.

Junior starting pitcher Jonathon Crawford warms up on the mound during Florida’s 3-2 victory against South Carolina on April 11 at McKethan Stadium. Crawford gave up four runs in four innings against Auburn on Friday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Crawford struggles in loss to Auburn

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 10, 2013

It looked like Jonathon Crawford had brought his best stuff on Friday night.

Senior Billy Federhofer prepares to backhand the ball during Florida’s 7-0 win against St. John’s on Jan. 26 at Linder Stadium. Federhofer dropped his last set 1-6 to end the Gators' 4-3 loss in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators collapse in NCAA Tournament

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 10, 2013

Fresh off a loss to Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals, the Gators men’s tennis team ended its season with another disappointing defeat on Friday.

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida falls behind in NCAA Regionals

By RJ Schaffer | May 10, 2013

After a surprising first round that saw the Gators sit in first place in the NCAA Women’s Central Regional, the team fell back to Earth on Friday and sits tied for third at 13-over par (589).

Throwers coach Steve Lemke (left) and coach Mike Holloway walk across the field at Percy Beard Track at Pressly Stadium during the 2012 Florida Relays. Seventeen Gators qualified Sunday for the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which are set to begin June 5.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators excel in hammer throw

By GORDON STREISAND< | May 10, 2013

Thursday was hammer time for the Gators.

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