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Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) shoots against Kentucky center Dakari Johnson (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarter final round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 13, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Dorian Finney-Smith returning to UF

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 2, 2015

Dorian Finney-Smith didn’t want to leave Florida early.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Baseball lineup rounding out as UF faces Missouri

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 2, 2015

When Kevin O’Sullivan pieced together Florida’s opening day lineup, it looked formidable.

UF coach Rhonda Faehn (left) celebrates with Bridget Sloan during the 2015 Southeastern Conference Championships on March 21 in Duluth, Georgia.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

UF gymnastics heads to West Virginia for NCAA Regionals

By GRAHAM HACK | Apr. 2, 2015

In theory, it’s perform or go home for the Gators from now until the end of the season.

Mollie Stevens (17) runs down the field during UF lacrosse's season-opening loss to UNC on Feb. 7, 2015 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Midfielder making strides early in collegiate career

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Apr. 2, 2015

Young players who make an impact on their team day-in and day-out can be the most valuable ones on the roster. They can also spell out success for years to come.

Hugh Graham Jr. (left) hugs Arman Hall after winning the 4x400m relay during the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Jun. 8, 2013.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field begins action at Florida Relays

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 2, 2015

After more than three months of competing in events on the road, the No. 2 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams will stay put in Gainesville as they host the Pepsi Florida Relays this weekend at the Percy Beard Track.

Brianna Morgan awaits a serve during Florida's 4-0 win against Maryland on Jan. 25 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida tennis teams in action this weekend

By Eneisy Rodriguez | Apr. 2, 2015

The regular season is wrapping up for the Florida women’s tennis team with just four matches left until the Southeastern Conference Tournament in South Carolina.

Kelly Grassel lines up a shot during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on UF's Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women’s golf sophomore out after dislocating elbow in bike accident

By JUSTEN ROSENBERG | Apr. 2, 2015

The No. 21 UF women’s golf team is in Greensboro, North Carolina, this weekend as participants in the Bryan National Collegiate. The tournament will feature four other top-25 teams.

Alex McCalister and Dante Fowler Jr. celebrate an Eagles turnover during the Florida's 65-0 win against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Air Jordan: Alex McCalister will shine next year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 1, 2015

Before Spring practice began, first-year head coach Jim McElwain said it’s impossible to replace a player of Dante Fowler’s caliber.

Jake McGee walks toward the practice field at Donald R. Dizney Stadium on Monday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tight end preparing for final year of college football

By GRAHAM HALL | Apr. 1, 2015

There was a time last season when Jake McGee questioned his decision to come to Florida – albeit briefly.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Uber rides on, near campus at discounted rates

By Carla Vianna | Apr. 1, 2015

UF Student Government has partnered with Uber to offer a student discount for rides on and near campus.

Lauren Haeger pitches during UF's win against UNF on April 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

UF softball tops UNF in extra innings

By Patrick Pinak | Apr. 1, 2015

The No. 3 Florida softball team had the game in hand.

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

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators preparing to compete on home track this weekend

By Kyle Brutman | Apr. 1, 2015

Usually, coach Mike Holloway and the No. 2 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams take their show on the road.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Online welcomes new director, tasked with increasing enrollment

By Ariana Figueroa | Apr. 1, 2015

UF Online is welcoming Evangeline Cummings as its new director, and she has the task of raising the program’s enrollment.

David Portnow, a 22-year-old UF neuroscience senior, unloads boxes of supplies at the Jewish Center at 2021 NW Fifth Ave. in preparation for the Passover seder. He said some food and drinks have to be specially ordered due to dietary restrictions for Passover.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gainesville Jewish community prepares for Passover seders

By Caitlin Ostroff | Apr. 1, 2015

Jewish students will have plenty of options for Passover meals and free seders this year through the Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center and UF Hillel.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe College Senate approves budget requests, bills for leadership

By Hunter Williamson | Apr. 1, 2015

Santa Fe College Student Senate approved two overflow requests then reviewed and approved other bills Wednesday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police: Local man arrested for threatening to kill three

By Melissa Mihm | Apr. 1, 2015

Gainesville Police arrested a local man Tuesday evening after he reportedly threatened to kill a man, the man’s brother and a woman before crashing into their rental car.

Madeleine Hill, Alissa Kotranza and Kriti Vedhanayagan, all UF students, and UFPD victim advocate Anne Carper march west on Inner Road in the Take Back the Night march to end sexual violence. “Yes means yes. No means no. Whatever we wear, wherever we go,” they chanted.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF launches survey on sexual assaults today

By Stella Heekin | Apr. 1, 2015

UF students can take part in a sexual assault survey starting today.

NEWS

She Blinded Me With Science: Alachua Dams Plum Creek

By Hannah Morse | Apr. 1, 2015

We’re a timber company, Rose Fagler said plainly. Tree farmers.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Enter the Wilderness: Devil's Millhopper

By Richard Barker | Apr. 1, 2015

Hiking is fun, but the journey isn’t always the destination. If you’re looking for a picnic spot that doesn’t take a miles-long trip to reach, check out the Devil’s Millhopper.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Restrictions on Southwest Rec parking lifted

By Ariana Figueroa | Apr. 1, 2015

Gym rats no longer have to wait until parking gets lifted at 3:30 p.m. to work out.

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