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In the 27 years that the Alachua County Library District has existed, citizens on the east side of Gainesville have asked for a library close enough for them to visit.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Human rights activist to speak at law school

By Jovahn Huertas | Mar. 25, 2013

A former South African judge and life-long human rights activist will weigh in on gay marriage today at UF Levin College of Law.

METRO

Energy drinks may lead to high blood pressure, study finds

By Sarah Kinonen | Mar. 25, 2013

For Ariel Porto, opting for 5-Hour Energy Shots saved her MCAT score.

Newly installed flashing light signs are seen at the crosswalk on Southwest 62nd Boulevard. The signs alert drivers of crossing pedestrians.

METRO

New crosswalk hopes to combat traffic, pedestrian accidents

By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 25, 2013

In an effort to reduce pedestrian accidents on the Southwest 62nd Boulevard crosswalk, the Gainesville Public Works Department installed flashing light signs to warn motorists of people crossing the road.

Redshirt senior guard Mike Rosario (3) celebrates with senior forward Erik Murphy (33) after Florida’s 78-64 victory against Minnesota on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Guard earns redemption in standout performance

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 25, 2013

Mike Rosario lost focus early in the second half of No. 3 seed Florida’s 79-47 win against Northwestern State on Friday.

METRO

In wake of Lil Wayne incident, experts warn against ‘sizzurp’

By Justine Giancola | Mar. 25, 2013

Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized last week for seizures possibly associated with drinking a cough syrup mixture.

NEWS

The top 10 most underrated inventions

By Kelly Collar | Mar. 25, 2013

Day after day, people praise the same old inventions. I mean, I get it, but I'm tired of hearing about how important the wheel, fire, and sliced bread are to our daily lives. That's why I took it upon myself to give some praise to a few of the things we take for granted. Here are the top 10 most underrated inventions.

Tori Petry, a 20-year-old UF telecommunication junior, was crowned Miss Marion County USA on March 16. In July, Petry will move on to compete in the Miss Florida USA pageant.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student to compete in Miss Florida

By Alexa Volland | Mar. 25, 2013

Wearing a teal strapless gown, Tori Petry stood on stage as she was crowned Miss Marion County USA.

Sophomore Johnny Magliozzi warms up between innings during Florida’s 7-4 loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Feb. 24 at McKethan Stadium. Magliozzi and the Gators were eliminated from the NCAA Bloomington Regional on Saturday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Florida should add sophomore closer to starting rotation

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 25, 2013

Junior guard Jaterra Bonds shoots during Florida’s 69-58 win against Arkansas on Feb. 28 in the O’Connell Center. Bonds scored 12 points against Winthrop on Monday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida routs Winthrop, advances to WNIT’s Sweet 16

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Mar. 25, 2013

Jaterra Bonds is ready for a rematch.

Bridget Sloan performs on vault in UF’s 196.975-196.075 win against UK on Feb. 22. Sloan and Kytra Hunter were the only Gators to stick their landings in vault at the SEC Championships on March 23.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Freshman key to SEC championship win

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Mar. 25, 2013

One day after the Southeastern Conference named Bridget Sloan Freshman of the Year, she reached even greater heights.

NEWS

Funky, unique businesses in Gainesville part 1

By Charlene Hewitt | Mar. 25, 2013

When I go on vacation, I like to scour Yelp and other websites to find local businesses and attractions that are unique to the places I visit. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Often, though, we overlook the gems in our own city. And in this town, as small as it may be, we have quite a few unique businesses.