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Running back Mike Gillislee (23) attempts to run through the Jacksonville State defense as quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) blocks during UF’s 23-0 win on Saturday in The Swamp.

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Gillislee snaps out of funk in win against Jacksonville State

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 18, 2012

Mike Gillislee finally got over the hump.

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No one arrested at last UF home game

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 18, 2012

University Police ejected 23 people from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during Saturday’s UF-Jacksonville State University football game, according to a UPD news release.

UF volunteers helped renovate the Ronald McDonald House, 1600 SW 14th St., for its 30th anniversary. Occupancy was at 95 percent this October.

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Local Ronald McDonald House experiences increased occupancy

By Emily Padgett | Nov. 15, 2012

The Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville has eight staff members who run the house that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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Darts & Laurels

Nov. 15, 2012

Looks like a Winnie the Pooh story outside lately, but we won’t let that stop us from getting excited about the holidays!

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Gators swimming teams with uneven performance in Tallahassee

By ROBERT JUDIN | Nov. 15, 2012

Florida swimming and diving team left Tallahassee with a win on Thursday.

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Labor rights should be valued and protected

Nov. 15, 2012

The constitution of the International Labour Organization declares “universal and lasting peace can be established only if it is based upon social justice.”

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UF student, shot in leg in July, files charges

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 15, 2012

It took a trip to UF’s infirmary for Christopher Joyce to find out he had been shot.

The Weinermobile made an appearance on the North Lawn on Thursday afternoon. Representatives from Oscar Mayer are recruiting college grads to become “Hotdoggers” and travel the country.

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Wienermobile visits, ‘Hotdoggers’ recruit UF students

By Colleen Wright | Nov. 15, 2012

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled on to the North Lawn on Wednesday to meet potential “Hotdoggers” for 2013.

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Recent petitions for secession neglect important policies

Nov. 15, 2012

There are petitions to the White House from people of more than 30 states asking for peaceful secession from the United States of America to form a “NEW government.”

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The Androgynous Trend: Crewnecks

By Jennifer Hernandez | Nov. 15, 2012

Oh, sweaters. Who created you? Why are you so awesome, warm and fuzzy?

Jewish studies and political science student Jaimie Krass, 21, came independently to Turlington Plaza Thursday to promote peace during a rally split between support of Israel and Palestine. "Both sides are so preoccupied with pointing fingers," Krass said. "We've forgotten to come together for a common goal: peace."

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Student organizations rally to show support for Israel, Palestine

By Alex Volland | Nov. 15, 2012

Turlington Plaza was packed but divided Thursday afternoon.

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Senior Day at The Swamp has arrived. Nineteen seniors will be honored before Florida takes on vaunted Jacksonville State. For those wondering, Jacksonville State is in Alabama. This will certainly turn into a classic the masses will be cluckin’ about for years to come. UF always seems to do well against non-BCS schools at home, right?

Students dance next to the “Whispering Close” statue on Plaza of the Americas as part of the Queer Sadie Hawkins Dance on Wednesday afternoon. The dance was meant to spur discussion about heteronormativity.

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Queer Sadie Hawkins Dance opens dialogue about sexuality

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 15, 2012

To question the theory of what “normal” looks like, students gathered on the Plaza of the Americas to do something most students enjoy: dancing.

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Faculty Senate discusses dates for next year’s Homecoming

Nov. 15, 2012

UF students, faculty and staff could get a four-day weekend again for Homecoming.

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Jury adds five new charges to Aguilar case

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 15, 2012

Pedro Bravo will face additional charges in the Christian Aguilar murder case after an Alachua County grand jury met Thursday.

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Apple-colored jeans. But no boots with the fur.

By Kelsey Meany | Nov. 15, 2012

Blue jeans are an American staple worn by everyone from field workers to multimillion dollar celebrities. But as a culture we become bored with the uniform, monotonous look of denim.

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Not all Gators are fans of noon games

By Brock Seng | Nov. 15, 2012

Between the heat, early wake-up times and lack of time to tailgate, Joe Stubits said he hates when the Gators kick off at noon.

Louisiana running back Alonzo Harris (46) bursts through a pack of defenders to score in UF’s 27-20 win. Unlike most non-BCS teams, the Ragin’ Cajuns tested the Gators.

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Necessary Roughness: Pay-for-play games bring dollars, boredom

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 15, 2012

Florida fans may be bored with Louisiana and Jacksonville State coming to town, but don’t expect athletics director Jeremy Foley to apologize for the Gators’ mid-November lull. Consecutive games against the Ragin’ Cajuns and the Gamecocks are welcomed. Playing the little guys keeps the lights on.

Senior defensive end Earl Okine (91) pursues Missouri quarterback James Franklin during Florida’s 14-7 win on Nov. 3 in The Swamp. Okine has a career-high 10 tackles in 2012.

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Gators seniors to be celebrated before final home game

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 15, 2012

Earl Okine’s career as a Gator hasn’t always been enjoyable.

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The ultimate guide to dressing professional

By Livia Agyekum | Nov. 15, 2012

The time for finding new internships and jobs for the spring semester is now.