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Coen brothers' 'Hail, Caesar!'gets a 'Hail, no!'
By Kelsey Bona | Feb. 10, 2016The Coen brothers’ newest feature “Hail, Caesar!” opened in theaters last weekend, and if box office numbers are any indication, audiences gave it a big “Hail, no!” With the lowest turnout ever of the siblings’ career, the comedy only raked in about $11.4 million in spite of its recent critical acclaim. Perhaps it’s because many of the advertisements didn’t map out a clear plot. Spoiler: There is no clear plot.
News
Florida edges past Ole Miss despite sloppy performance
By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Feb. 9, 2016It wasn’t the prettiest showing Florida could have hoped for after a humbling loss to Kentucky on Saturday, but the Gators got it done against Ole Miss by making shots when it mattered.
University
Gators men's golf buying into coach J.C. Deacon's system
By Ray Boone | Feb. 9, 2016Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon has always preached the importance of preparation to his team.
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Freshman off to strong start for Florida lacrosse
By Kyle Brutman | Feb. 9, 2016Lindsey Ronbeck’s versatility was in full swing in her collegiate lacrosse debut.
Sports
UF women’s golf places third in tourney
By Alfredo Morales | Feb. 9, 2016Consistency — especially in a three-day campaign — is an important factor for any sports team.
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UF men’s tennis team moving on from back-to-back losses
By Dylan Dixon | Feb. 9, 2016The late pro football hall-of-fame coach Vince Lombardi once famously stated, "It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up." UF’s men’s tennis team is taking that adage to heart this week.
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Gators track and field hoping to avoid complacency in weekend meets
By Lauren Staff | Feb. 9, 2016Complacency can be the Achilles heel of an athlete. If an athlete starts off a season seeing success early, they might forget how much work it took to get there. If an athlete starts a season off terribly, he or she might get discouraged and accept defeat early.
Metro
UF professor and runner dies after being found near Southwest Rec
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 9, 2016A UF physics professor died in a hospital Monday morning from cardiac arrest, police said.
Metro
Sanctuary raises funds for miracle monkeys
By Jessica Schein | Feb. 9, 2016Bongo, a 21-year-old brown capuchin monkey, made a home at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary after years of living in a small laboratory cage.
Metro
Twenty-foot branch hits man near Reitz
By Martin Vassolo | Feb. 9, 2016The branch of a tall hackberry tree near the Reitz Union snapped and nearly injured a man Tuesday. Workers will cut the tree down today.
University
Lil B to speak for Reitz opening, will be paid $15,000
By Gabrielle Calise | Feb. 9, 2016Lil B is coming to speak at UF on Feb. 18.
Metro
2015 was a record year for shark attacks
By Katelyn Newberg | Feb. 9, 2016Last year, the world saw the highest number of shark attacks ever recorded.
University
Board of Trustees approves beef research board, Hilton sale
By Katelyn Newberg | Feb. 9, 2016UF’s Board of Trustees approved a beef research organization and the sale of the Hilton UF Conference Center hotel at a meeting Tuesday.
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Access senator resigns from UF Senate
By Melissa Gomez | Feb. 9, 2016In the last UF Senate meeting before elections, Anthony Black (Access, District D) resigned from his seat in the chambers.
University
College of Education lobbying for elementary reading program
By Savanna Kearney | Feb. 9, 2016UF’s College of Education is seeking funding to help elementary students learn to read.
News
UF alumni honored for contributions to state agriculture, inducted Tuesday to Hall of Fame
By Renee Wilson | Feb. 9, 2016The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inducted three UF alumni Tuesday night.
University
UF engineers host 66th annual Engineers' Week on campus
By Emanuel Griffin | Feb. 9, 2016Students can learn about engineering next week.
University
Mediation training available for conflict resolution on campus
By Amanda DioGuardi | Feb. 9, 2016UF’s Dean of Students Office will train students to resolve conflicts.
Metro
Pizza by the Slice closed, still under construction for an expansion
By Molly Vossler | Feb. 9, 2016Construction forced Italian Gator Pizza by the Slice to close its window for the foreseeable future.
