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Crowds gather at local food truck rally despite weather

By Stephanie Wantage | Sep. 28, 2014

Julian Andrew sipped on vodka-soaked raspberries, tonic and a splash of grapefruit with a lime.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Letter to the Editor: Swamp Party candidate presents ideas

Sep. 28, 2014

Hello, Gators!

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Online program to help students combat eating disorders

By Erin Ford | Sep. 28, 2014

The National Eating Disorders Association has implemented a new online program to serve college students dealing with body image confidence.

Simone Antwi (16) hits the ball over the net for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Sunday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Antwi has career day against Ole Miss

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 28, 2014

After Florida swept Auburn on Friday in its first Southeastern Conference game of the season, UF was able to do it again on Sunday against Ole Miss.

Freshman Josie Kuhlman (pictured) advanced to the second round of the NCAA Singles competition Wednesday. Out of five Gators who competed, she and sophomore Belinda Woolcock were the only two to advance.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Freshman advances at ITA All-American Championships

By Mary Francis | Sep. 28, 2014

One of four Gators made it to the qualifying rounds in the Riviera/ITA Women’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournaments held in Los Angeles.

Junior Natalie Hinds competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Hinds, Warner lead UF swimming and diving team to SEC win

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 28, 2014

The first meet of the season for the Florida women’s swimming and diving team went exactly how they wanted it to go.

Savannah Jordan (right) fights with Missouri's Lauren Flynn (11) to maintain possession of the ball during Florida's 3-1 win against Missouri on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida tops Missouri, sweeps weekend

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 28, 2014

Home is where the heart is, and it’s also where the victory was Sunday for the Gators.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass as North Carolina State's Kentavius Street (35) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

College Football Roundup: FSU wins another close one

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 28, 2014

After a victory over Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson last week, Florida State traveled to Raleigh, N.C., to take on N.C. State. FSU’s track record in Raleigh heading into Saturday was poor, with their last victory on the road against the Wolfpack coming in 2008.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF men's tennis struggles at ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 27, 2014

One Gator advanced to the second round of the 2014 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championship pre-qualifying draw but failed to make it out of Saturday with a second win.

Nathalie Hinds jumps into the pool for her leg of the 200 IM relay during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Women's swim team opens season with SEC win against Arkansas

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 27, 2014

The Florida women’s swimming and diving team started its season with a bang on Saturday after defeating Southeastern Conference opponent Arkansas in its season opener.

Junior Mackenzie Dagostino sets the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Oklahoma.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball sweeps Auburn on road to open SEC play

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 26, 2014

The opening point of Florida versus Auburn lasted for what seemed like three minutes, each team diving and digging and dashing around the court, neither side wishing to be the first to trail in its conference opener.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during UF's 2-1 win against UGA.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer defeats Georgia in first home match since August

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 26, 2014

It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but all Florida cares about is the result.

Florida celebrates a point during its 3-0 win against Georgia Soutern on Aug. 29 in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball starting SEC play with clean slate

By EDEN OTERO | Sep. 25, 2014

Closing the door to one of the toughest preconference schedules in Florida history, the Gators head to Alabama to face their first Southeastern Conference opponent, Auburn, tonight at 8.

Florida (front) huddles prior to its 3-0 win against Miami on Aug. 22 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida returns home to play Georgia

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 25, 2014

For Florida fans, beating Georgia is a big deal.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Bye Week

Sep. 25, 2014

Site: Your couch (Cap. 4)

Gordon Watson returns a ball during Florida’s 5-2 win against North Florida on Jan. 22 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators to play in ITA pre-qualifying

By Mary Francis | Sep. 25, 2014

The men’s tennis team will be back on the court in the ITA Saint Francis Health System Men’s All-American Championships pre-qualifying tournament this weekend in Tulsa, Okla.

Eric Banks tees off during Day 2 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 16 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Banks brings leadership to Florida men’s golf

By Luis Torres | Sep. 25, 2014

An indication of a team that is progressively getting better is overcoming disappointment and adversity.

Students Party presidential candidate Johnny Castillo, center right, reacts to the results of the Student Government elections at the Reitz Union on Feb. 20, 2013. The Swamp Party won by 3,180 votes.

NEWS | CAMPUS

The Students Party: the decline of the minority

By Ariana Figueroa | Sep. 25, 2014

In the Spring of 2012, Alex Cornillie, Jesse Schmitt and Carly Wilson teamed up for the Students Party executive ticket in the Student Government elections.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Bisexuality is real, not just indecision

Sep. 25, 2014

t’s hard to talk about sex without mentioning sexuality. But for many people, sexuality is a deeply sensitive and personal topic.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Health OKs plans for another hospital

By Alyssa Fisher | Sep. 25, 2014

UF Health is adding another hospital to its growing medical campus.

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