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Florida cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy gestures to the crowd during the Gators' 30-10 win against the Razorbacks on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. With Purifoy leaving for the NFL Draft, the Gators have had to try to fill his role in the recruiting class.

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Gators improve secondary

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Feb. 5, 2014

Adoree’ Jackson pulled out a box.

Kelsey Stewart attempts to tag out a runner during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6, 2013. Stewart hit .378 with 10 triples in her freshman season.

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Sophomore looks to improve on record-setting freshman season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 5, 2014

Freshmen have had success for Florida in recent years.

Courtney Tye passed away due to complications during childbirth Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF student remembered for work, love of life

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 5, 2014

For Courtney Tye, work wasn’t just a job — it was her passion.

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UF student’s got talent, will perform

By Hailey Gerhard | Feb. 5, 2014

Students can watch an “America’s Got Talent” quarterfinalist Friday for free at 7 p.m.

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UF students plan Peru service trip

By Emily Julson | Feb. 5, 2014

Recurso UF, a nonprofit international development organization with overseas initiatives in health, education and development, is planning its first service trip to Lima, Peru, to celebrate its 10th anniversary and return to its founders’ birthplace.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. UF hosted Friday Night Lights on Friday for its top prospects.

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Signing Day has arrived

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 4, 2014

National Signing Day is finally here.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Taco Libre nicknames no-go on ballot

By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 4, 2014

Taco-themed nicknames will not appear on the Spring Student Government ballot, and the Taco Libre Party that slated candidates with the names will get a public warning for trying.

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UF baseball player suspended following scooter accident

By ADAM PINCUS< | Feb. 4, 2014

Sophomore outfielder Harrison Bader has been suspended indefinitely from team activities due to a scooter accident early Sunday in which Gainesville Police is investigating whether alcohol was involved.

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Florida Carry targets another school with lawsuit

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 4, 2014

Gun advocacy group Florida Carry took aim at another Florida state school Monday.

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Swamp Party generates platform, Students and Taco Libre do not

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 4, 2014

The Swamp Party was the only Student Government party to hold traditional platform generation events this semester.

Students wait in line Tuesday morning for tickets to the J. Cole concert featuring Chance the Rapper, presented by Student Government Productions.

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Ticket sales start for J. Cole and Chance The Rapper concert

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 4, 2014

Tickets are still on sale for the J. Cole and Chance The Rapper concert at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Feb. 27 in honor of Black History Month.

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New website helps guide students toward post-grad career choices

By Erick Edwing | Feb. 4, 2014

Unemployment and low salaries are every college graduate’s nightmare, but a new online tool can help students avoid a career crisis.

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Student Senate approves club budget system

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 4, 2014

In a succinct Student Senate meeting Tuesday, senators unanimously approved funding for two groups, enacted the Senator Accountability Act and presented a new system for budget requests.

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Formula from UF study to help citrus growers with efficiency, accuracy

By Taylor Widom | Feb. 3, 2014

An algorithm published in a new UF study could benefit Florida’s $9-billion citrus industry by allowing growers to predict crop yields both earlier and with improved accuracy.

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Longboarders ticketed for using bike lanes

By Lauren Troncoso | Feb. 3, 2014

Jacob Embuscado thought he belonged on the road when he was riding through campus on wheels.

Alicia Lew presents a check on Monday afternoon at the McKnight Brain Institute to Paul J. Reier, who said he wants to buy new equipment.

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UF senior sells art to fundraise for research

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 3, 2014

When Alicia Lew’s family friend lost the use of his legs in a car accident, she decided to raise money for spinal cord research by doing what she loves — hosting an art auction.