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NEWS | ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Norwegian lecturer talks women's empowerment

By Kelsey Grentzer | Feb. 5, 2012

In Ethiopia, a woman's word is accepted as truth.

Queen Eleanor, played by Stephanie Tyson, 30, and King Henry II, played by Tom Dalton, 43, march through the 26th annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire on their way to perform in a live-action chess game.

METRO

King and queen of medieval fair revel in regal roles

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 5, 2012

Tom and Stephanie walk through a door with peeling brown paint and leave behind the ordinary.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Academic warfare: Get creative with class assignments

By Chip Skambis | Feb. 5, 2012

Two things I wish I'd known before coming to college: 1) Professors of liberal arts rarely provide worthwhile readings, and 2) The risk of clogging a friend's toilet is never worth taking.

NEWS

Positive psychology: the psychology of happiness

By Christa Tarantino | Feb. 5, 2012

The one thing that every human being shares is the pursuit of happiness.

Florida junior shortstop Nolan Fontana said he is working to be a mentor for younger players like freshman Casey Turgeon as the Gators search for a new second baseman.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Fontana adjusting to life without Adams at second base

Feb. 5, 2012

Nolan Fontana remembers being a freshman and searching for advice.

Florida point guard Lanita Bartley led the Gators with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 84-55 win against Ole Miss on Sunday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Bartley leads Florida women's basketball to blowout home win over Ole Miss

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 5, 2012

Lanita Bartley was the best player on the court in Florida's tilt against Ole Miss.

Sophomore gymnast Mackenzie Caquatto won her second straight bars title last Friday with a 9.9.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Caquatto wins second straight on bars for UF gymnastics

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 5, 2012

When Mackenzie Caquatto gracefully swung from the uneven bars and then nailed her dismount last Friday, her ankles looked great.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

UF lacrosse's Bruns, Rhea involved in scooter accident near campus Friday

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 5, 2012

Two UF lacrosse players were involved in a scooter accident Friday afternoon.

SPORTS | SPORTS MULTIMEDIA SPORTSCAST

alligatorSports Video Show 2-5-12

Feb. 4, 2012

Season 2, Episode 1: The Video Show makes its triumphant return, bringing you coverage from Florida's 73-65 win against Vanderbilt and National Signing Day, with a sprinkling of baseball to whet your appetite before the season gets underway shortly.

MULTIMEDIA | VIDEO

Climb for Cancer: Running for a Cure

By Samantha Montero | Feb. 4, 2012

Early Saturday morning people gathered to support cancer research in the form of a Tri-Distance run. The distances were 5k,10k, and 15k. A beautiful morning inspired many of the runners to run their best.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Craddock, Demps qualify for NCAA indoor track meet at the Virginia Tech Elite Meet

Feb. 4, 2012

It is finally Omar Craddock's time to shine.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

No. 1 Florida women's tennis downs No. 5 Baylor; No. 5 UF men's tennis falls to No. 2 Virginia

By ELI MARGER | Feb. 4, 2012

Two top-five matchups went different ways for the Florida men's and women's tennis teams.

Florida forward Will Yeguete led the defensive charge with eight rebounds, a block and three steals in the Gators' 73-65 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida uses stingy press defense to drop Vanderbilt at home

By MATT WATTS | Feb. 4, 2012

After draining a three to tie the game at 49 midway through the second half, Florida freshman Brad Beal came up with a steal in transition and immediately placed a perfect pass ahead to forward Will Yeguete for a fast-break slam.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida gymnastics falls to Alabama on the road in Top 10 matchup

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 3, 2012

In a high-scoring affair with the Crimson Tide, the

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation reversed its decision to end its partnership with the Planned Parenthood Federation of America on Friday.

METRO

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation reverses Planned Parenthood funding-cuts decision

By Marissa Prieto | Feb. 3, 2012

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation reversed its decision to cut funding for some Planned Parenthoods on Friday.

The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park were damaged by Sunday's series of wrecks, which claimed 11 lives.

METRO

I-75 under repair after accidents

By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 2, 2012

The Florida Department of Transportation will repave the two burned southbound lanes, most likely within the next month.

Florida freshman guard Brad Beal scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday in the Gators’ 74-66 win against South Carolina.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators hold off late charge by Gamecocks

By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 2, 2012

When South Carolina hosted Florida nearly three weeks ago, the Gamecocks allowed their visitors to shoot 50 percent from three and steal their first road win of the season before they left town.

METRO

Last unknown victims of crash identified

Feb. 2, 2012

In some of the most difficult moments following the deadly Interstate 75 crashes, family members publicly identified the last unknown victims four days after their deaths.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida women's basketball overcomes injury, foul trouble to defeat LSU on road

By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 2, 2012

No Jordan Jones, no problem for the Gators.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Weak close on signing day doesn’t mean much

By TOM GREEN | Feb. 2, 2012

Coffee is for closers.

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