Sports
UF men's tennis downs Troy
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 17, 2015The No. 13 Florida men’s tennis team put another tally on their win streak after defeating Troy University 5-2 on Friday afternoon.
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Sports
McMurtry vaults to perfection as UF defeats Auburn
By GRAHAM HACK | Jan. 16, 2015Led by a breakout performance from freshman Alex McMurtry, No. 3 Florida (2-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) defeated No. 21 Auburn (1-1, 0-1 SEC) in the Gators’ home opener Friday night, 197.200-195.650.
Metro
Free how-to-quit tobacco classes now offered at Grace Marketplace
By Sofia Costas | Jan. 15, 2015Free how-to-quit smoking classes are now available at Grace Marketplace.
University
Study shows student resolutions for a happier 2015
By Amaury Sablon | Jan. 15, 2015To become happier this year, UF student Edith Perez said that she will be striving to make more friend connections.
University
UF Engineering summit talks women in engineering and the future of technology
By Ariana Figueroa | Jan. 15, 2015Engineering students and professionals discussed issues ranging from infrastructure improvements to wearable technology Thursday afternoon at the Gator Engineering Leadership and Diversity Summit.
University
UF medical school residency programs ranked in top 10 for the South
By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 15, 2015For the UF College of Medicine, Tuesday was another day of high rankings — particularly for its residency programs.
Metro
GPD makes second arrest in downtown house robbery
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 15, 2015Gainesville Police found and arrested a man Wednesday morning who officers said was connected to a recent house robbery.
University
Voluntary GatorCloud email transition period ending Jan. 29
By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 15, 2015UF Webmail is retiring, prompting a voluntary migration process to the new GatorCloud email by Jan. 29 before the transition becomes mandatory in February.
Sports
Gators fall to Wildcats in close game on the road
By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 15, 2015Florida played arguably its best game this season, its first against a ranked opponent, but the Gators women’s basketball team couldn’t overtake Kentucky, ultimately falling 62-56 in Lexington.
News
Florida defeats Auburn to remain undefeated in SEC play
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 15, 2015The Gators are surging at the right time.
Sports
Johnson’s Journal: UF improving, but not there yet
By RICHARD JOHNSON | Jan. 15, 2015The Florida Gators are doing what Billy Donovan expressed so many doubts about - they’re learning how to win.
Metro
Gamesville Tabletop offers board game haven to locals
By IAN COHEN | Jan. 15, 2015Callie Williams has passion for two things: her 18-year-old son, Grey, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Metro
Lower gas prices benefit delivery drivers, local restaurants
By Nicolette Amico | Jan. 15, 2015Cheaper gas is having a positive impact on some local restaurants and businesses.
University
UF welcomes new IFAS dean to lead agriculture program
By Cyanne Dunn | Jan. 15, 2015Starting in April, Saqib Mukhtar will be working with drones to monitor crop disease and pests as the new associate dean and agriculture program leader of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
Metro
Two men arrested at Grace Marketplace for threatening others with a pole, butcher knife
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 15, 2015Gainesville Police arrested a man at Grace Marketplace Wednesday after officers said he yanked a pole out of the ground and swung it at a woman.
Opinion
Measles revived by junk science
Jan. 15, 2015Generally, when people think of Disneyland Park, they picture a fantastic time with friends and family. Sure, they may get sick riding around on the Alice In Wonderland teacups, but few expect to get literally sick, especially with the measles. However, that’s exactly what happened to at least 26 people who recently visited the California theme park.
Metro
Corporate social responsibility and charity are not the same thing
Jan. 15, 2015Charity is an incredible thing. It’s a way for us to show we care for one another, and it provides resources and aid to those in need both domestically and internationally. It has changed the lives of thousands every year, from building homes for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005 to providing medical care to Ebola virus patients in West Africa in 2014.
Opinion
Craft beer, free speech and astronomical discoveries in this week's Darts & Laurel
Jan. 15, 2015Turns out we were lucky that it was just really, really cold last week. This time around, we got a hefty dose of bleak and rainy on top of the frigid air we’ve unfortunately had to get used to. But if Florida really is as weird as everybody else in the country seems to think — see Jon Stewart’s fierce description of us from Tuesday’s “The Daily Show” — it should be unbearably hot and humid soon. To celebrate getting one day closer to that time, here’s your damp-yet-bitterly-cold edition of...
Opinion
Gators, let me be your dirty Dear Abby
Jan. 15, 2015I’ve been writing this column for a year now, and I think it’s high time I introduce myself. My name’s Robyn, but I’m also affectionately referred to as “that one girl who writes those sex articles.”
Sports
UF’s Gordon Watson to play in singles lineup against Troy
By CAYLEE UNDERWOOD | Jan. 15, 2015After opening the year with a 9-3 win against William & Mary, No. 13 Florida looks to continue building today when it hosts Troy at 3.
