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Movie star Paul Rudd speaks with The New York Times culture reporter David Itzkoff about his acting career at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Monday evening. "I feel like I'm somewhere I'm really not supposed to be," Rudd said about being in the Marvel superhero movie franchise.

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Paul Rudd talks about Jewish roots, 'Ant-Man'

By Katelyn Newberg | Feb. 1, 2016

Paul Rudd blew kisses and joked with UF students Monday night.

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Laundry on hold for Keys residents

By Meryl Kornfield | Feb. 1, 2016

Keys Residential Complex residents will have to wait until Fall 2016 to do laundry.

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Gatorloop engineers advance in SpaceX competition

By Kristen Solorzano | Feb. 1, 2016

About 20 UF students are finalists in a SpaceX competition.

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Get a cavity filled by a dental student: UF dental students are providing dental exams

By Chelsea Hansen | Feb. 1, 2016

Dental students started doing screenings at UF’s College of Dentistry in December and will continue through March. The screenings seek to find students with certain requirements, who will in turn receive a free exam.

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UF offers new research class next Spring

By Catalina Ruiz | Feb. 1, 2016

Starting in Spring 2017, undergraduate UF students will have the option to enroll in a 1000-level research entomology class.

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Black Student Union will celebrate Black History Month with music, dialogue

By Janiece Sebris | Feb. 1, 2016

The UF Black Student Union began its celebration of Black History Month with opening ceremonies Sunday.

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Research Roundup: Flooding, labels and dopamine

Feb. 1, 2016

Research shows shallow flooding helps control pests

UF lines up for the National Anthem on the third base line prior to Florida's 14-3 win over South Carolina on April 11, 2015, at McKethan Stadium.

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With No. 1 ranking, Gators baseball embracing high expectations

By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 31, 2016

Ryan Larson doesn’t shy away from the polls.

UF guard Simone Westbrook attempts a layup during Florida's 85-79 win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women's basketball defeats No. 12 Kentucky

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 31, 2016

After the Florida women’s basketball game ended on Sunday afternoon, UF guard Simone Westbrook stood at center court awaiting her interview with SEC Network.

Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida’s win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics team’s perfect 10s a product of relaxed attitude

By Alejandro López | Jan. 31, 2016

Practice makes perfect.

Chris Chiozza signals a play as he drives down the court during Florida’s win over West Virginia on Jan. 30, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF helps NCAA Tourney resume with win over West Virginia

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 31, 2016

As February approaches, men’s basketball teams around the country are looking for big wins to give them an edge when March rolls around. Resumes are being examined for a possible tournament berth.

UF’s Logan Shore pitches during Florida’s 14-3 win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Satdium.

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Column: Four preseason observations for UF baseball

By Luis Torres | Jan. 31, 2016

The Florida baseball team has high expectations entering the 2016 season.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14.

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UF men’s golf opens Spring season at Sea Best Invitational

By Ray Boone | Jan. 31, 2016

After a successful fall, the no. 12 Florida’s men’s golf team is set to begin Spring play today at the Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

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Florida women’s golf to tee off at the Florida Challenge

By Alfredo Morales | Jan. 31, 2016

Spring semester is in full swing, and for the No. 12 UF women’s golf team, it’s time for this year’s Florida Challenge, hosted by South Florida.

Students learn to dance a Bhangra routine outside the Reitz Union on Saturday morning. The Asian American Student Union hosted the Pop It to the Polls event to encourage students to register while learning how to dance.

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Asian American Student Union hosts dance, voting event

By Melissa Rodriguez | Jan. 31, 2016

Students learned to bust a move while registering to vote Saturday.

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Gator Career Closet now taking donations

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 31, 2016

Students can now donate professional clothes to help students land jobs.

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Student offices open in the Reitz Union

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 31, 2016

Two organizations are moving into the Reitz Union today.

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UF students host Model UN, high school students participate

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 31, 2016

High school students from across the state travelled to UF this weekend to debate global issues while acting in two new committees.

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Experience Islamic traditions with appreciation month

By Rebecca White | Jan. 31, 2016

Students can now wear hijabs and get free henna tattoos as part of Islam Appreciation Month.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF men's tennis falls to Trojans in second straight loss

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 30, 2016

After starting off the year with a series of strong performances in doubles play, Florida’s men’s tennis team suffered a setback against Southern California on Saturday that would ultimately cost them their fourth victory of the season.