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Three people sick with West Nile in Alachua County

By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 13, 2012

Three people have come down with the West Nile virus in Alachua County.

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State task force addresses self-defense

By Webb | Nov. 13, 2012

A state task force will make recommendations this week for a controversial self-defense law, which became the center of a national firestorm after the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

Chantelle Melendez, a 20-year-old psychology junior, pumps gas Tuesday at the Shell station at 3330 SW Archer Road. The average gas price in Florida is $3.43, said Gregg Laskoski, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gas prices fall during holiday season

By Sarah Brand | Nov. 13, 2012

Students who plan to drive home for Thanksgiving may see a pleasant surprise when they pull up to the pump.

UF Student Body President Tj Villamil gives the State of the Campus address Tuesday night in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student Body President wants lower tuition, increased funding

By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 13, 2012

At his State of the Campus address Tuesday, Student Body President Tj Villamil said he’s working to represent students’ demands to the state to curb tuition increase.

Garit twins Luis, left, and Jorge, right, sit on a bench south of Marston Science Library. The brothers, originally from Cuba, together lost 200 pounds in a little less than a year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Two Cuba-born Gators learn how to chomp less, lose weight

By Kaitlyn Pearson | Nov. 13, 2012

There is a lot less to Luis and Jorge Garit than there used to be, and they’re OK with that.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Exhibit displays neglected, abused animals in Puerto Rico

By Noelia Trujillo | Nov. 13, 2012

Graphic photos and stories about neglected and abused dogs and cats in Puerto Rico were displayed Tuesday on Turlington Plaza as part of UF’s Puerto Rican Student Association’s exhibit.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Slavery discussion today

By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 13, 2012

UF will host a book discussion about slavery and race relations today.

NEWS | CAMPUS

International Education Week kicks off, lasts until Sunday

By Colleen Wright | Nov. 13, 2012

A small crowd gathered around visiting professor Ulisses Rocha and his guitar Tuesday morning in the Hub.

NEWS | CAMPUS

According to this old man, Taylor Swift is overrated

By Chloe Finch | Nov. 13, 2012

On Sunday, Salon.com released a guest piece by Mark Guarino, Christian Science Monitor staff writer and renowned Taylor Swift expert, analyzing the root of Taylor Swift’s commercial success and why we should be wary.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Third annual bone marrow drive is today

By Rosa Llamo | Nov. 13, 2012

Alex Plattner is 22 years old, and he saved a life.

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Quinton Dunbar celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22, 2012 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Dunbar leads the Gators in receptions and yards.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: Wideouts hurting bad offense

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 13, 2012

When asked what he thought about Florida’s lack of playmakers on Nov. 5, coach Will Muschamp was as close to honest as could ever be expected: “It is what it is. We’re where we are.”

Florida forward Erik Murphy (33) guards Georgetown forward Nate Lubick during the Navy-Marine Corps Classic on Friday aboard the USS Bataan in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Forward’s illness leading to possible lineup shuffle for Gators

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Nov. 13, 2012

Before the Gators began their season, they had already lost four players from their 16-man roster.

Midfielder Holly King (10) heads a ball during UF's 3-0 victory against Florida International University on Sept. 2. King works as an elementary school teacher at Levy County elementary school every Wednesday.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF senior teaches teammates, elementary school students

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 13, 2012

Gators midfielder Holly King goes by a couple of different names.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Notebook: Driskel on crutches for ankle

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 13, 2012

Offensive coordinator Brent Pease confirmed on Tuesday that Jeff Driskel is using crutches rather than a walking boot to move around on his sprained right ankle.

NEWS | CAMPUS