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Hundreds of protesters yell, chant and display signs on their initial approach to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday.

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Protesters take a stand, outnumber Spencer supporters

Oct. 19, 2017

Syleena Powell went to bed listening to whirring police helicopters flying overhead.

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UF researchers receive $15 million grant to study heart disease in women

By Heaven Taylor-Wynn | Oct. 19, 2017

The Department of Defense awarded two UF cardiovascular researchers nearly a $15 million grant to study heart disease in women.

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UF assists in major astronomical discovery

By Robert Lewis | Oct. 19, 2017

After helping Nobel Prize in Physics-winning scientists discover gravitational waves, UF’s design helped observe a newly observed gravitational wave.

Chad, a 20-year-old political science and sociology junior who declined to release his last name, holds a megaphone to address the crowd and viewers tuning into the protest that “the University of Florida does not care about us (protesters and minorities).” He also stated they would stay on the steps of Tigert Hall until someone came to speak to them.

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UF prepares for Richard Spencer speaking event Thursday

Oct. 17, 2017

As Rosana Resende grew up under Brazil’s military dictatorship, she was forced to put her head down and abide by the rules, regardless of her own beliefs.

Students sit in at the Student Government Student Senate meeting on Tuesday. Although 43 students signed up for public debate, more students filled the chambers to object senators’ silence regarding the lack of funding for the Counseling & Wellness Center and Richard Spencer’s visit to UF on Thursday.

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Emotions run high at SG Senate meeting

By Jimena Tavel | Oct. 17, 2017

In a chaotic and emotional Student Senate meeting Tuesday, 43 students signed up for public debate, asking senators to work toward canceling classes Thursday ahead of Richard Spencer’s speech and to increase funding for the Counseling & Wellness Center.

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STEM researcher to Skype Egyptian classroom

By Olivia Sahnger | Oct. 17, 2017

Carey Minteer hopes to inspire a classroom of Egyptian students to become scientists.

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UF leads state in funding from National Institutes of Health

By Sophie Feinberg | Oct. 17, 2017

UF researchers led the state in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health for 2017.

Overcrowded afternoon parking at Keys Residential Complex at UF.

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SG to meet with Transportation services for expanded scooter parking

By Taylor Sharpe | Oct. 16, 2017

Outside of Library West, some of UF’s 5,000 scooters stack on top of one another as students try to squeeze them into the lines outlining the parking area.

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Asian Food Festival celebrates 25th food festival

By Alexandra Regueiro | Oct. 16, 2017

Hundreds of students crowded into Gator Wesley to grab free Asian cuisine like bulgogi and kampoogi for the 25th annual food festival Monday night.

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Gov. Scott declares state of emergency ahead of Spencer appearance

By David Hoffman | Oct. 16, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott signed a seven-page executive order Monday declaring a state of emergency for Alachua County ahead of avowed white nationalist Richard Spencer’s UF speaking event Thursday.

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It’s in the NPI’s interest to avoid violence

Oct. 15, 2017

There appears to be a collective angst looming over campus as preparation continues for Richard Spencer’s arrival on campus Thursday. I’ve already witnessed students discussing the notion of skipping class, fearing some faceless, nameless harm will do them injury. I empathize with this concern, especially for first-year students new to campus life.

Grace Ebner, a volunteer and a TA for Plants, Gardens and You, passes out coleus plants to over 1,000 students in Turlington Plaza for Collegiate Plant Initiative.

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UF group hands out more than 1,000 free plants in six minutes

By Cohron | Oct. 15, 2017

As David Fisher counted down the seconds to 11:20 a.m., a crowd of about 1,000 students inched closer to the rows of plants at his feet.

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UF Health develops new program for smell disorders

By Eseverri | Oct. 15, 2017

UF Health Shands Hospital will begin a new program in early 2018 to provide clinical and educational expertise to patients with smell disorders.

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Seed research project offers alternative to fossil fuels

By Christopher Harris | Oct. 15, 2017

UF researchers are working on literally planting seeds of change for the future of sustainable energy.

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Author R.L. Stine to speak at UF

By Jimena Tavel | Oct. 15, 2017

“Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine will visit UF on Oct. 24 in celebration of Halloween.

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National Wheelchair Basketball MVP speaks at UF

By Rosanne Ramraj | Oct. 15, 2017

Paul Schulte wants students of all abilities to have the opportunities he had.

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UF offers free courses to hurricane-affected students

By Christina Morales | Oct. 15, 2017

UF will offer free online courses to displaced college students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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UF club focuses on minority voters

By Kuvira Sanichara | Oct. 12, 2017

A new club at UF will provide a political platform for underrepresented voters.

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Film festival showcases modern European issues

By Olivia Sahnger | Oct. 12, 2017

Volunteering in the Dominican Republic gave Mica Wiley the motivation to tear down metaphorical and physical walls in America.

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Pulse owner and OnePulse founder to speak at UF

By Kaylee Kaestle | Oct. 12, 2017

The owner of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub, Barbara Poma, will speak at UF next week for International Day of the Girl.