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Leonardo’s Pizza lease extended to June 2020

By McKenna Beery | Sep. 20, 2018

The pizza restaurant will stay open until June 2020

Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull will speak at UF on Oct. 2 for an ACCENT Speakers Bureau for Hispanic Heritage Month. Free student tickets are available for pick up on Sept. 28 and Oct. 2.

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Pitbull is coming to UF in October

By Jessica Giles | Sep. 20, 2018

Mr. Worldwide is making a pit stop in Gainesville at the beginning of October.

Representatives from Summit Holdings, Inc. speak to a student about the different opportunities at their company. Summit was one of the hundreds of firms and organizations present at Career Showcase in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Tuesday morning.

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Need to print your resume? SG is giving free copies.

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 19, 2018

Each student can make 25 copies with the promotion

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Library West will be open 24/7 again by the end of September

By Angela DiMichele | Sep. 18, 2018

Library West will soon be 24/7 again

Signs in front of the International Center warned students of ongoing construction. The center is going through a $360,000 renovation.

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International Center in the Hub is getting a $360,000 facelift.

By Gabrielle Seminara | Sep. 18, 2018

The center should reopen next week after the repairs

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The Alligator is chosen for Poynter’s College Media Project

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 18, 2018

The Alligator was selected as one of nine newsrooms from 63 applicants

A framed diploma given to one of the graduates rushed off stage.

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UF apologizes to students ushered off stage at graduation with framed diplomas

By McKenna Beery | Sep. 18, 2018

Thousands of people watched 24 people get rushed off the stage at graduation in May, now UF is trying to make it up to them with a gift.

Marston Library's basement's renovations are almost finished. The area will reopen wednesday.

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Marston Science Library is now offering podcasting kits

By Dana Cassidy | Sep. 17, 2018

Two podcasting kits worth about $700 are available at the library

A student distributes free condoms from GatorWell on Turlington Plaza.

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Alachua County STD rates rise with national trend

By McKenna Beery | Sep. 17, 2018

UF has also seen an uptick in STD rates

A map of where two-ply toilet paper will be on campus

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Student Government announces new food, water, bathroom projects

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 16, 2018

Kosher and halal food, free water and two-ply toilet paper will be offered

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Patagonia is coming to campus on Tuesday

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 16, 2018

A Patagonia executive will speak about having an ethical business and helping the environment.

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Eyes on the prize: UF professor wins share of $1.2 million research award

By Gabrielle Seminara | Sep. 16, 2018

William Hauswirth's work has helped to restore vision with a special virus

UF sent framed diplomas to the 24 students who were rushed off stage during the Spring commencement ceremony.

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Students can participate in a Save UF Graduation Rally Thursday.

By McKenna Beery | Sep. 16, 2018

UF students plan to rally outside of Tigert Hall to complain about the changes to commencement

As they pedaled through Boulware Springs Park in Gainesville, 70 cyclists raised money for addiction recovery on Saturday. The second annual race, hosted by Active For Recovery, benefitted Metamorphosis of Alachua County, a residential treatment center for adults with substance addiction.

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Million dollar grant to promote cyclist and pedestrian safety in Gainesville

By Jessica Curbelo | Sep. 16, 2018

The city will test applications and alert systems for cyclists

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UF researchers develop new drug for pancreatic cancer

By Katie Boykin | Sep. 16, 2018

Using a compound found in the waters of Guam, UF researchers are hoping to help cure pancreatic cancer

Quarterback Feleipe Franks went 16-for-24 for 219 yards and five touchdowns in the first half against Charleston Southern before being subbed out for the second half.

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Things to know before today’s football game

By Meryl Kornfield and Morgan McMullen | Sep. 15, 2018

Learn about weather, traffic and what to expect from the game.

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Student Government platforms released

By Gillian Sweeney | Sep. 14, 2018

Impact Party and Inspire Party have released their platforms for Fall

Albert, one of UF's two mascots, surfs the crowd at the football game Sept. 5, 2015. Students and beach balls also traversed across the top of the fray.

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UF gives free football tickets to hurricane evacuees

By Tyler Nettuno | Sep. 13, 2018

People fleeing North and South Carolina can get free tickets to UF's Saturday football game

Logan, Nancy, Scott, Cori and Ryan Hinterleiter vacation at the shore in Avalon, New Jersey every August. Ryan's mom, Nancy Hinterleiter, said they have a close-knit family.

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UF student, fraternity brother is fighting rare cancer

By Angela DiMichele | Sep. 13, 2018

A UF student's Delta Tau Delta fraternity brothers have helped raise over $20,000 to support his treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer

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UF RecSports cancels intramural softball for the fall semester

By Jacqueline Saguin | Sep. 13, 2018

The sport had a 20 percent decrease in popularity over the past five years, which inspired UF RecSports to cut it.