Sports
UF hires new men's tennis coach
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 8, 2012The University of Florida has found their new men’s tennis coach.
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University
Florida football student ticket lottery deadline extended
June 8, 2012UF students can register for the student football ticket lottery until Sunday. The original deadline was June 7.
Sports
Barbiasz sets records at second day of NCAA Outdoor Championships
By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 8, 2012To say junior Dwight Barbiasz had a big day on Thursday would be an understatement. Not only did his mark of 2.28 meters in the high jump set a new personal record for him, but it also tied Florida’s record in the event.
University
Machen lowers tuition increase request from 15 percent to nine percent
June 8, 2012UF President Bernie Machen announced to the school’s Board of Trustees Friday morning that he decided to lower tuition increase request for the upcoming year from 15 percent to 9 percent.
Metro
Man accused of punching restaurant manager, fleeing into Dumpster area
By Webb | June 7, 2012An Orlando man punched a Gainesville restaurant manager in the face and hid in a nearby restaurant’s dumpster area early Thursday morning.
Metro
Woman accused of attacking man after dog sitting
By Webb | June 7, 2012What began as pet sitting ended with an attack that landed one man in the hospital and a woman behind bars.
Sports
Gators women's basketball coach Butler signs contract extension through 2017
By JOE MORGAN | June 7, 2012A second bout of March Madness has earned coach Amanda Butler a longer stay in Gainesville.
Metro
Alachua County Library updates catalog system
By Casey Christ | June 6, 2012The Alachua County Library District will do something Wednesday it has not done in over 12 years – change its catalog system.
University
UF awarded grant for nuclear engineering
By Webb | June 6, 2012The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $800,000 to UF’s nuclear engineering program for a three-year program to study new technology for fuel rods.
University
Shands Hospital for Children at UF ranks high nationally
By Samantha Shavell | June 6, 2012Shands Hospital for Children at UF ranked significantly higher compared to previous years in the 2012-2013 U.S. News’ pediatric hospital rankings.
University
UF Olympic swimmer shoots commercial in Broward Pool
By Michael Scott Davidson | June 6, 2012Wednesday was one of Broward Pool’s busiest days of the summer so far, but only one Gator was allowed to swim in the pool.
University
UF sophomore to carry Olympic torch through U.K.
By Kelly Price | June 6, 2012Now, Roberts is a part of the international 8,000-member team that will carry the Olympic torch through the U.K. and end at the opening ceremony July 27.
Sports
Florida looking to maintain offensive momentum in Super Regional
By JOE MORGAN | June 6, 2012Mike Zunino got the Gators’ offense going last Saturday night.
Sports
McQuay, LaCaze only Gators to advance on first day at NCAA Championships
By KATIE AGOSTIN | June 6, 2012For the last three years Texas A&M has dominated the men’s NCAA Outdoor Championships, edging Florida by a combined five points. A slow start on the first day of competition Wednesday may prove costly for the Gators should the national title be decided by single digits again.
Opinion
Howard Zinn, hate mail and ponytails
June 6, 2012One of the really stimulating things about writing this column is the fact that I receive scathing critiques from people of differing views on everything from my thoughts and ideas to my personal character and anything else imaginable. Every now and then, somebody puts forth something so ripe for exposition that I can’t resist a response.
The Avenue
Sewing studio closes after eight months
By Michael Scott Davidson | June 6, 2012Last weekend, the now 37-year-old closed her sewing studio, Sew Make Do and began preparing garments for a child of her own.
Metro
Jacksonville Jaguars visit Gainesville
By JOE MORGAN< | June 6, 2012During his childhood in Jacksonville, Nikhil Joshi was a Miami Dolphins fan. Now, his two kids are growing up to be Jaguars supporters.
The Avenue
Local food markets begins hosting its own farmers market
By Kathryn Varn | June 6, 2012The Citizens Co-op was born, and one way it fulfills its goal is by hosting a farmers market Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. behind the store.
University
UF Counseling and Wellness Center to offer online anxiety treatment
By Lindsey Carman | June 6, 2012The program, offered by the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, will be pilot-tested and compared with more traditional treatments such as face-to-face and group therapy.
