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Sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy competes in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Track Championships on Feb. 23 in Fayetteville, Ark. Dendy qualified for the men's triple jump in next week's NCAA Outdoors Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida wins three events at Texas Relays

By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 29, 2013

UF senior Bob van Overbeek returns a volley. Van Overbeek won only his second match since Feb. 3 against Ole Miss on Friday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida drops match to LSU without senior in lineup

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Mar. 29, 2013

Billy Federhofer’s hard work in practice shot him up from the No. 6 singles position in the beginning of the season to the No. 3 spot.

UF senior Lauren Embree returns a volley from Baylor sophomore Ema Burgic during the No. 1 Gators’ 7-0 win against the 15th-ranked Bears on Feb. 2. Embree has won four Southeastern Conference titles at Florida.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators sweep Tigers in road match

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Mar. 29, 2013

Junior starter Hannah Rogers pitches during Florida’s 9-1 victory against UNC Wilmington on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Rogers gave up five runs to Mississippi State in the second inning on Sunday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Gators take first game from Rebels

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 29, 2013

Coach Tim Walton revamped his lineup before Friday’s game against Ole Miss, and it did not take long for the changes to pay off.

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators struggle in first round of Bryan National Collegiate

By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 29, 2013

NEWS | CAMPUS

HIV-positive women hope to bring awareness

By Nicole Germany | Mar. 29, 2013

The women of “Let's Talk About It” all share one thing in common — HIV. And with the help of sponsors in Florida, women in the Gainesville area will get the opportunity to break the stigma of being HIV positive.

METRO

Craig Lowe files not guilty plea

By Kathryn Varn | Mar. 28, 2013

Following his driving under the influence arrest last week, Mayor Craig Lowe filed a formal plea of not guilty in his case Thursday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Darts & Laurels

Mar. 28, 2013

Do you follow college basketball at all? Because this is probably your most favorite and most hated time of the year, we’re assuming.

NEWS

The guide to Easter clothing, bonnet optional

By Kelsey Meany | Mar. 28, 2013

Whether you’ll be sipping a mimosa at a brunch filled with so many egg-themed appetizers it’s nauseating or celebrating in church, the hunt for the perfect flowery, pastel-colored dress is sometimes harder than the one for Easter eggs.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Great Scott? No, but at least he’s trying

Mar. 28, 2013

Maybe it’s because I cheer for the villains. It might be because I’m a sucker for redemption narratives.

NEWS

Talk nerdy to me: Everyday style from Adam Brody

By Jennifer Hernandez | Mar. 28, 2013

Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Adam Brody, otherwise known as the coolest nerd on the planet.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Henri Girl opens, local fashionistas rejoice

By Kelsey Meany | Mar. 28, 2013

Henri Girl, the brainchild boutique of FSU alumna Cassandra Gordon, is back on the streets of Gainesville. The store, which features all your favorites from crop tops to high-waisted shorts, gives Gainesville that added flair it’s always needed.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Reality TV is hardly glamorized: Why do we love it?

Mar. 28, 2013

Last week, Gloria Steinem spoke at Simmons College in Boston, where she earned a doctorate in human justice 40 years ago. After a weighty discussion on feminism and its place today, the talk turned to television.

NEWS

Versatility of scarves

By Jamie Wilson | Mar. 28, 2013

The best items in a wardrobe aren’t the most expensive ones, they’re the ones that are the most versatile.

NEWS | CAMPUS

A guide to the couch surfing experience

By Karilla Dyer | Mar. 28, 2013

As a college student, it is important to learn how to cut corners and stick to a budget. We sometimes have to clip coupons, take the bus or use generic toilet paper that feels more like parchment paper. One solution for cutting travel expenses is to couch surf through couchsurfing.org. Many people have heard of this new travel trend, but few have been so bold as to actually try it.

NEWS

Eat your way to om

By Mary Francis | Mar. 28, 2013

Dealing with stress can make or break you when it comes to handling a heavy workload. There are easy practices and a variety of foods that can mediate high levels of stress and keep you focused on task at hand. And here they are.

To celebrate Peeps’ 60th anniversary, the company will be running its first TV ad in more than 10 years. The rebranding campaign may encounter issues because of society’s focus on health, a UF expert said.

METRO

Peeps celebrate 60 years

By Nathalie Dortonne | Mar. 28, 2013

As part of Peeps’ 60th anniversary, the candy company is inviting people to play a role in its first TV ad in more than 10 years.

NEWS

CNN: hates alcohol, loves sympathizing

By Amber Paoloemilio | Mar. 28, 2013

Hostility surrounded the Steubenville trial last week. Here's one blogger's opinion on the matter.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Our home, the pale blue dot

Mar. 28, 2013

Neil deGrasse Tyson will be speaking on campus Wednesday. Although many know Tyson as an astronomer and science popularizer, some of us know him as something more than that.

The now-closed .72 Gainesville Internet Services, located at 4158 W 13th St., is shown empty Thursday afternoon. A bill was voted to ban playing games for cash prizes.

METRO

Government unamused with cafes’ game

By Kelcee Griffis | Mar. 28, 2013

Online gaming at Internet cafes could soon be illegal, and about 30 local businesses could be affected.

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