Sports
Sophomore goalkeeper coming up big in limited playing time
By EDEN OTERO | Mar. 20, 2014The final 10 minutes of a game can contain more pressure than the first 50 minutes combined for a goalkeeper.
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Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed creator, tells UF the secret to going viral
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Mar. 20, 2014With cute dog pictures galore, BuzzFeed’s creator Jonah Peretti brought his website’s signature charm to UF Thursday night.
Metro
Gainesville City Commission votes to bar minors from places that serve alcohol
By Hanna Marcus | Mar. 20, 2014The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday night to approve a recommendation that would prohibit minors in establishments that serve alcohol. It also heard a final report about changing the city’s bus transportation system.
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House OKs in-state tuition for undocumented students
By Matthew Hoeck | Mar. 20, 2014TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House passed a bill Thursday night expanding the rights of undocumented students to receive in-state tuition.
Metro
Newly released UPD report shares details of March 3 stabbing
By Jenna Lyons | Mar. 20, 2014University Police recently released a detailed report of the March 3 stabbing of UF employee Clifford Preston near Leigh Hall.
News
UF group celebrates International Happiness Day, meditates
By Megan Kelly | Mar. 20, 2014Thirteen people meditated their way to happiness Thursday in a study room on the second floor of Library West.
Sports
Florida preparing for home matchup with Auburn
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Mar. 20, 2014Coach Bryan Shelton enjoys playing in front of the home crowd. He enjoys the energy and the school’s tennis fans.
Metro
Bike Rodeo to rally kids, teach safety
By Shannon Sapourn | Mar. 20, 2014Fire trucks, trampolines and a bicycle obstacle course will be on campus this Saturday for the Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair in Gainesville.
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UF blondes take Europe with Red Bull
By Sonia Portaluppi | Mar. 20, 2014Three UF students are depending on Red Bull to give them wings while racing through Europe as part of an international competition.
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Machen requests more funding from Florida legislature
Mar. 20, 2014Bernie Machen is no Britney Spears, but they share a sentiment: Gimme More.
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UF researchers receive money to help prevent childhood obesity
By Nicole Giaquinto | Mar. 20, 2014A group of UF researchers was recently awarded part of a $4.9 million federal research grant to develop a program to prevent childhood obesity.
Metro
Amazon Prime prices rise, college students collectively groan
By Adriana Barbat | Mar. 20, 2014Amazon Prime costs will go up for the first time since its introduction nine years ago. Prime memberships will jump from $79 to $99 per year, and Student Prime memberships will go from $39 to $49.
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UF groups to throw colors at Holi celebration on Saturday
By Alyssa Pivniouk | Mar. 20, 2014Flavet Field will be engulfed by a swell of vibrant colors when the Indian festival Holi makes its way to campus for the second annual celebration at UF.
Metro
Anti-social iPhone app uses media data to help avoid people
By Dominic Utter | Mar. 20, 2014A new iPhone app allows users to harness the power of social media to become as anti-social as possible.
Metro
Gators share reactions to recent Big Bang discovery
By Alissa Kotranza | Mar. 20, 2014A new discovery in gravitational light waves lends more credence to the Big Bang theory, and people at UF involved in the field are weighing in on the discovery.
Metro
Gainesville band Morning Fatty turns down record deal, looks to roll in Kickstarter funds
By Robyn Smith | Mar. 20, 2014Morning Fatty has high hopes for the campaign to fund its sophomore album.
Opinion
A guide to relationships in the Facebook age
Mar. 20, 2014If you’re anything like me, a lot goes through your head when things start to get serious with the person you’re seeing.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels 3/21/14
Mar. 20, 2014Is it just us, or is the thought of sitting in a windowless classroom or cramped lecture hall unbearable lately? Now that we’re in that fleeting time of year when the weather is perfectly sunny during the day and deliciously crisp at night, it’s especially hard to sit through classes when we’d much rather be lounging poolside or relaxing on the North Lawn.
Opinion
‘Alice in Arabia’ show could be problematic
Mar. 20, 2014It’s pilot season. Networks are scrambling to find and approve new programming for the coming year, even though the age of network — and even cable TV — may be coming to a close.
Metro
Legislation could cut out dishonest City Commission tactics
Mar. 20, 2014There is a bill expected to pass in the state legislature changing residency requirements for elected officials and candidates for elected office. The bill seeks to stop candidates who do not live in the district they hope to represent from running. This bill will include municipal and county offices.
