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UF students get a touch of knowledge during Brain Awareness Week
By Angelica Marino | Mar. 11, 2013Joshua Brown held a sheep brain in the middle of the Plaza of the Americas.
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Auschwitz survivor, author Elie Wiesel to speak tonight
By Alexa Volland | Mar. 11, 2013Professor Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and author of “Night,” will speak tonight at UF. Hosted by Accent Speaker’s Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month, Wiesel will speak about his experiences in the Auschwitz concentration camp and his career as an author.
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College of Cardinals begin process of pope selection today
By Andrew Kays | Mar. 11, 2013The College of Cardinals is set to begin the deliberation for a new pope today in Rome, a decision that will resonate across the world — including in Gainesville.
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New dating website reaches UF
By Bethany Schuster | Mar. 11, 2013Between work and classes, students don’t always have time to sort out the sincere sweethearts from pretentious players in their departments, let alone their campuses.
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Suit & Tie: Justin Timberlake is bringing comedy back
Mar. 10, 2013Dear Justin Timberlake, Thank you. You made our Spring Break worthwhile.
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Majors can be a major headache
By Abbie Dorwart | Mar. 10, 2013Tired of changing your major? Sick of not knowing what you even want to study? Don't worry, I'm here to help.
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Learning responsibility from a cold house
Mar. 10, 2013It’s time to put up the booze — well, until next Sunday, at least — put on our study hats and prepare for the long slog towards the finish line.
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Gender ratios in science careers leave a lot to be desired
Mar. 10, 2013As a person of the female sex, I am often told by my peers what is considered appropriate for me to do with my life.
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Having a fashion identity crisis in college
Mar. 10, 2013In our society, women are expected to act and dress certain ways, and those cultural expectations are often the standards by which we compare and assess ourselves.
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UF students rally in Tally for gay rights
By Barbara Dimajo | Mar. 10, 2013While most college students hit the beach this Spring Break, 12 UF students were preparing to talk to elected officials about equality issues.
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Gators finish eighth in Las Vegas
By RJ Schaffer | Mar. 10, 2013After the second round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas all but eliminated the Gators from contention, Florida rallied to finish in the top 10 in the championship round.
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Gators men finish second to Arkansas at SEC Indoor Championships
By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 9, 2013In the final day of the 2013 NCAA Indoor Championships, Florida’s No. 2 ranked men finished as runners-up to No. 1 ranked and host team Arkansas. Florida’s No. 10 women finished 13th with No. 4 ranked Oregon taking the women’s title.
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Gators stay perfect with comeback win
Mar. 9, 2013No. 13 Dartmouth held a 16-game regular-season home streak coming into Saturday against No. 2 Florida.
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Gators break records at first day of SEC Indoor Championships
By GORDON STREISAND< | Mar. 8, 2013Florida sophomore jumper Marquis Dendy leaped to a national championship and new school record in the men’s long jump Friday in Fayetteville, Ark., with a NCAA-leading distance of 8.28 meters, Dendy topped his own school record of 8.25 meters set two weeks ago in the same building.
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Florida falls to Tennessee in third round of SEC Tournament
Mar. 8, 2013Florida remembered the disappointment from an overtime loss to Tennessee earlier this season.
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Gators defeat Arkansas in SEC Tournament
Mar. 7, 2013Close games have been a nightmare for coach Amanda Butler and the Gators this season.
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Connor Mitchell delivers game-winning hit against Dolphins
By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 6, 2013Unlike his teammates, Connor Mitchell didn’t have any opportunities to waste. The redshirt sophomore singled home Vickash Ramjit on the first pitch he saw for a walk-off win against Jacksonville.
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Gators even series against Hurricanes with comeback victory
By ADAM PINCUS | Mar. 2, 2013Taylor Gushue slapped first base coach Don Norris’s hand after smacking a two-run single into right field. Florida, starving for the big hit, needed its catcher to come through in the eighth down a run.
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Record-setting performance propels Gators to two wins
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Mar. 2, 2013When Hannah Rogers struck out Cortney Wood to end No. 4 Florida’s (21-1) game against Drake (11-8) Saturday afternoon, she thought she had pitched her first career no-hitter.
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Late run helps Florida defeat Alabama, earn share of SEC title
By LANDON WATNICK | Mar. 2, 2013After Florida fell behind 45-37 to Alabama with 12:23 remaining, forward Casey Prather sparked the Gators.
