OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels 7/11/13
July 10, 2013Summer is in full swing, and Gainesville is burning. For all of you freshmen out there, welcome to UF!
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NEWS
College mascots you would never root for
By Ashley Mondesir | July 10, 2013When you think of college football, you think of strong teams with great players full of energy and boundless talent - but this isn't the case here.
NEWS
A day in Micanopy
By Kali Kavouklis | July 10, 2013The University of Florida’s property stretches far across the state of Florida. One of the off campus properties most frequented by students is Lake Wauberg.
NEWS
To the gym and beyond
By Jennifer Hernandez | July 10, 2013Exercise is like any good thing: we all need it, but only a few of us get it. Most people who don’t exercise put it down by saying that it’s another way to give in to vanity, but in reality they are either to lazy to try exercises or too scared that they’ll fail.
NEWS
The good, the bad and the gay
By Jennifer Hernandez | July 9, 2013A summer romance is a delicate situation. It’s more scolding than the tenacious sun on an early July afternoon and fizzles out faster than cooler sunsets in August.
NEWS
Where to sip a latte while studying
By Kai Su | July 9, 2013Studying in your dorm room or Library West all the time can get dull, and sometimes you just need a change of scenery.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Donovan leads United States to gold at FIBA World Championships
By LANDON WATNICK< | July 8, 2013The FIBA World Championships ended in celebration for Gators guard Michael Frazier II and Billy Donovan’s United States U19 team.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Quarterback signs professional contract with Red Sox
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 8, 2013Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel signed with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Catch up on Florida football’s history before season starts
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 8, 2013When I was accepted to the University of Florida for the Fall 2010 semester, I didn’t know much about college sports. I had always preferred professional sports, and in my mind, college athletics were nothing more than wasted time on SportsCenter.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
All week, Gainesville2Go delivering to UF for free
By Stephanie Baguidy | July 8, 2013Local food delivery service Gainesville2Go is offering free delivery all week for orders going to UF’s campus.
NEWS
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SFC
Santa Fe RTS route shortened
By Emily Buchanan | July 8, 2013As the Fall semester approaches, Santa Fe College students may find it harder to catch a ride on RTS bus route 39.
METRO
Gainesville’s gone to the bros
By Hanna Marcus | July 8, 2013Titletown can now add a new accolade to its list of claims to fame, and it’s pretty sweet, dude.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Late UF student honored with Carnegie Medal
By Alexa Volland | July 8, 2013A UF student who died while trying to save a friend’s life was recently recognized with a Carnegie Medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Interesting tidbits from Florida’s new football media guide
By LANDON WATNICK< | July 8, 2013The Florida football team released its media guide – sans cover – via Gatorzone.com on Monday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Former Gator finishes second in Wimbledon mixed doubles
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | July 8, 2013After securing a spot in Sunday’s mixed doubles match at Wimbledon, former Gator Lisa Raymond fell in the final of the 2013 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Championships at Centre Court on Sunday.
METRO
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BUSINESS
Summer B semester means business
By Rebekah McMurrain | July 8, 2013The transition from Summer A to Summer B at UF has its ups and downs for local businesses. Although many students return home, incoming freshmen continue to keep Gainesville lively.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Police arrest man for DUI — on a lawn mower
By Kelcee Griffis | July 8, 2013A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday after police said he drove his lawn mower under the influence.
METRO
Floridians say bye-bye to bird and bunny dye
By Shafina Ghanie | July 8, 2013Artificial coloring can be found in drinks, food and candy, but no longer on baby chickens, ducklings and rabbits.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
CRC to host job fair at Reitz
By Trixie Richter | July 8, 2013UF’s Career Resource Center and Student Financial Affairs office will hold a part-time job fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reitz Union breezeway next to the Wells Fargo ATM and circle drive.
METRO
UF student, alumni get sweet race results in Melon Run
By Garrett Mastronardi | July 8, 2013For some Gainesville residents, Independence Day was pink, white and green.
