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Social media projects prove their worth

Nov. 11, 2013

Social media is constantly painted as a detriment to the individual and culture at large.

Opinion

How you can help the devastated Philippines

Nov. 11, 2013

Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines Friday, and details continue to emerge about the storm’s size and how much relief is needed.

Sports

Gators tennis wraps up fall season

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 10, 2013

For the past three days, Gators Olivia Janowicz, Kourtney Keegan, Brianna Morgan, Stefani Stojic, and Belinda Woolcock have been participating in the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. On Sunday, Florida swept the boards and took home both the singles and doubles titles.

Jaterra Bonds attempts a shot during Florida's 88-77 victory against North Florida on Nov. 10 in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida tops North Florida for second win to start season

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 10, 2013

Two games into the season, everything is seemingly going to plan.

Florida junior midfielder Havana Solaun fakes out a Kentucky defender during the Gators' 3-0 win against the Wildcats on Oct. 18 2013 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Gators fall in SEC Tournament title game

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 10, 2013

Texas A&M was not ready to forget its 2-0 loss to Florida on Oct. 27.

Will Muschamp watches from the sideline during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Notebook: Turnovers, mistakes plague Gators in defeat to Commodores

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 9, 2013

Turnovers were the Gators’ saving grace in 2012. In 2013, turnovers are their damnation.

Tyler Murphy fumbles the ball during Florida’s 36-17 loss against Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Murphy commits four turnovers in loss to Vanderbilt

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 9, 2013

The play defied logic.

Freshman Kourtney Keegan swings at the ball during the second day of the Bedford Cup on Oct. 11 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Four Gators advance to second round of singles

By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Nov. 9, 2013

Despite Alex Cercone and Sofie Oyen falling out of the USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships, there are still four Gators in action at the Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic after two days of play.

Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Florida pummeled by Vanderbilt for fourth straight loss

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 9, 2013

The Gators left their season in Jacksonville.

Freshman guard Ronni Williams, a McDonald’s High School All-American, poses during Florida women’s basketball’s media day. Williams recorded a double-double in Florida's 93-65 win against Bethune-Cookman on Friday.

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Freshman stars in Gators season opener

By GORDON STREISAND< | Nov. 8, 2013

With an even shorter bench than originally anticipated, the Gators made the most of what they had.

Senior forward Casey Prather dribbles down the court during No. 10 Florida's 77-69 win against North Florida on Friday in the O'Connell Center. Prather scored 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds Friday.

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Florida struggles defensively but holds off North Florida in season opener

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 8, 2013

Last year, the Gators allowed an average 49.4 points per game at home. They won every game in the O’Connell Center by at least 12. Only two of the fifteen visitors broke 60 points, with UCF peaking at 66 points.

Sophomore guard Michael Frazier II drives into the lane for a layup during No. 10 Florida's 77-69 win against North Florida on Friday in the O'Connell Center.

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Notebook: Frazier returns from mononucleosis stint to fuel Florida

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 8, 2013

Returning to the court nine days after being diagnosed with mononucleosis Oct. 30, Michael Frazier II thought he would see about 8-10 minutes off the bench against North Florida on Friday.

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Jordan, Solaun lift Florida over Ole Miss in SEC semis

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 8, 2013

Havana Solaun has a history of being a relentless goal scorer against Mississippi.

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The 5 guys of Tinder

By Sarah Loftus | Nov. 8, 2013

I downloaded Tinder Oct. 27, and I have to say, for a few hours- I was addicted. I never realized how many hot guys there are at UF, which made me wonder why don’t I ever meet them in person?!

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Is the "I heart Boobies" merchandise helping a cause or stirring up trouble?

By Rebekkah Mar | Nov. 8, 2013

If you look around on campus on any given day, you can see students sporting the trending "I heart boobies!" bracelets. During the month of October, it was hard not to notice the abundance of bracelets

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