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Jenna Goldman, the Students Party’s vice presidential candidate, stands next to presidential candidate Johnny Castillo and Billy Farrell, the party’s candidate for treasurer.

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The Students Party Candidates

By Colleen Wright | Feb. 17, 2013

Off to the races.

Shannon Gilroy fights for possession against Penn State in Florida’s Elite Eight win Saturday. Gilroy scored two goals and led the Gators with six draw controls in the 15-2 victory.

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UF dominates draw controls in victory against High Point

Feb. 17, 2013

A streaky second half got the job done for the Gators.

Lauren Haeger (17) runs home after hitting a game-tying homer during Florida’s 4-3 victory against Charleston Southern on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Wild finish caps Florida’s undefeated run at Lipton Invitational

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 17, 2013

The first five games the Gators played in the Florida Lipton Invitational were ordinary. The Florida offense and pitching staff dominated the competition, and UF picked up five easy victories. However, the last game of the tourney took a different course.

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Florida freshman earns third all-around title in victory

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Feb. 17, 2013

What Florida accomplished on Saturday evening had not been done in nearly 21 years.

Sydney Moss pulls up for a jump shot in the second half of Florida's 62-57 loss to Georgia on Sunday. Moss and the Gators are now just 4-8 in the Southeastern Conference.

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UF loses to Georgia again

Feb. 17, 2013

Another ranked Southeastern Conference foe, another missed opportunity for coach Amanda Butler and the Gators.

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Peace Corps is committed to UF

By Elliot Levy | Feb. 17, 2013

The Peace Corps is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the UF community and will have regular recruiter presence on campus.

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Study might give the anxious less to fear

By Mary Velasquez | Feb. 17, 2013

A new study by UF researchers has found a different region of the brain to help control anxiety or fear. This means people could have more control over their anxiety disorders or phobias.

Johnny Magliozzi pitches against USF on April 24, 2012. Magliozzi announced Monday that he would sign with the New York Mets and leave UF after two seasons.

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UF finding relief in bullpen

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Feb. 16, 2013

The Florida bullpen should need a break by now, but that’s not the case.

Redshirt senior guard Mike Rosario reacts to Florida's 72-47 win against Florida State in Tallahassee on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Rosario scored a game-high 22 points during UF's 83-52 victory against Auburn on Saturday.

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UF throttles Auburn behind Rosario's 22 points

By LANDON WATNICK | Feb. 16, 2013

With Mike Rosario leading the way, Florida used electric shooting to burn Auburn on the road.

Gators sophomore Lauren Haeger pitches during a game last season. The sophomore helped Florida beat No. 1 Alabama 8-4 on Wednesday.

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Haeger powers UF to pair of wins

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 15, 2013

On a day where it looked like the Gators’ offense would steal the show, a pitcher nearly took center stage.

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Darts & Laurels

Feb. 14, 2013

It’s the most election-y time of the year. With kids passing out fliers, and candidates asking “HEY DID YOU HEAR—?” It’s the most election-y time of the year.

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Activity and service fees: an involuntary Ponzi scheme

By Nic Knowlton | Feb. 14, 2013

How many graduate students have gone to any of the concerts paid for with student fees? How many routinely attend any of the guest speakers paid for — at least in part — with the fees?

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UF charges to the top of national Peace Corps rankings

By Katie Burns | Feb. 14, 2013

As many graduates prepare for jobs requiring suits and high heels, 107 UF alumni are having experiences where boots and backpacks are the norm.

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Qualifications still matter in Student Government

By Ricky Salabarria | Feb. 14, 2013

As a director for the Multicultural Affairs Cabinet, I have devoted my term in office to serving others and making this campus more inclusive.

UF senior Bob van Overbeek returns a volley. Van Overbeek won only his second match since Feb. 3 against Ole Miss on Friday.

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Alford, Florida set to face Pepperdine

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Feb. 14, 2013

Tied 3-3 in the first round of the 2012 ITA Indoor Championships, Florida relied on Mike Alford to finish off Pepperdine.

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Study finds meth causes brain damage

By Sofia Rattes | Feb. 14, 2013

Methamphetamine might get people higher — a higher risk for long-term damage to the brain, that is.

Sophomore Hannah Rogers throws during a 4-1 victory against Auburn last season. Rogers is working on lowering her ERA early in 2013.

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UF pitching staff looking to improve

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 14, 2013

In 2012, then-sophomore pitcher Hannah Rogers led the Gators’ pitching staff with an ERA of 1.23, but a week into the 2013 season, the junior’s ERA is nearly a run higher at 2.13.

Timothy Bird, 23, gets a haircut from his mother, Dee Bird, in their west Gainesville apartment Feb. 5. Timothy attended UF for two semesters, studying microbiology and then history.

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Gainesville mother hopes for change for wheelchair-bound son

By Eleni Kouvatsos | Feb. 14, 2013

Timothy Bird loves watching action-packed thrillers and spending time on his computer. But he is not your average 23-year-old.

Senior forward Erik Murphy (33) attempts a pass during Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky on Feb. 12 in the O’Connell Center. The Chicago Bulls selected Murphy 49th overall on Thursday night in the 2013 NBA Draft.

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Gators aiming to maintain quality with shot selection

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Feb. 14, 2013

With a little more than a minute left in the first half of Florida’s 69-52 win against Kentucky, junior Scottie Wilbekin passed the ball to redshirt senior Mike Rosario after struggling to get open. Seconds after getting the ball, Rosario had Kentucky’s Jon Hood guarding him at the arc.

Jennifer George attempts a shot during Florida’s 88-81 loss to Ole Miss on Jan. 24 at the O’Connell Center.

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Florida struggles in paint in road loss to Texas A&M

Feb. 14, 2013

The Gators traveled to College Station, Texas, on Thursday looking to win their third straight game in Southeastern Conference play.