UF cross country claims Western Carolina Invitational
By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 3, 2011In what will prove to be the shortest race of the season for Florida's cross country teams, two newcomers didn't wait long to make an impact for the Gators.
In what will prove to be the shortest race of the season for Florida's cross country teams, two newcomers didn't wait long to make an impact for the Gators.
From beginning to end, Florida thoroughly dominated a completely overmatched Florida Atlantic squad.
On a night when U.S. women’s national team stars and former Gators Abby Wambach and Heather Mitts were in attendance, it was a current UF player with international aspirations who stole the show.
FAU coach Howard Schnellenberger is expected
UF Provost Joe Glover initiated this discussion, concerning the Architecture and Fine Arts Library and the Music Library, as a potential solution for art and music students seeking more creative space.
In a game where the Gators volleyball team found a way to use all but one player on the roster, an overmatched Jacksonville squad was on the losing end of a 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-6) sweep.
UF administrators are considering abandoning block tuition, and an announcement could come as soon as Tuesday.
On the five-year anniversary of 9/11, UF assistant theater professor Tim Altmeyer stood at Ground Zero, no microphone in hand, reciting short stories about those who fell during the 2001 attacks.
Gainesville Police searched three local convenience stores Thursday as part of a months-long investigation into extensive food stamp fraud. GPD Cpl. Marc Plourde said the potential fraud could amount to hundreds of thousands of misspent dollars.
When students vote in Student Government elections on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, they will get the chance to voice their opinions on UF's recent tuition hike.
As he patrols Florida practice, Will Muschamp personifies intensity.
Clad in camouflage and dress uniforms, Army ROTC cadets endured the afternoon heat Thursday to take part in Operation Showoff, ROTC's annual demonstration lab event.
"Oi ban cutlass."
I spent my Saturdays last fall like everyone else: sweaty, jorts-clad and leaping into the arms of my buddies every time the Gators scored a touchdown. It was a great time. I mean, heck, we had to do something to get through another week of lectures. But there were times before, during and after the games when I would look around horrified - horrified at my fellow students who were stomping all over what I had previously thought was the reputation of southern universities.
This weekend kicks off college football season, and many of you have been preparing since before the start of classes. Whether you will be attending the game, throwing a kickoff party or going to a local hangout spot, most eyes in Gainesville will be on the game.
Linebacker Jon Bostic and the rest of the Gators don’t care about their preseason No. 23 ranking, nor are they concerned about outsiders looking down on them following a disappointing season a year ago.
Like the Gators, this week is our first test of the season. We’re a young, inexperienced group with a little bit of upside. Everyone has been working hard all month, and we feel like we’re hitting our stride.
After a record four-game road trip to begin the 2011 season, Florida plays its home opener tonight against Texas Tech at home.
After an offseason filled with both anticipated and unexpected change, coach Todd Morgan knew he needed to challenge his runners as soon as they hit campus.
Chanel Brown busted into college volleyball with a successful first season in 2010.