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Adrian Burde celebrates with Florida gymnasts during UF's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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People Person: Adrian Burde helping UF gymnastics reach potential

By Alejandro López | Apr. 14, 2016

At first, he’s hard to notice.

UF's A.J. Puk pitches during Florida's 8-4 win on Feb. 20, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Big fourth inning lifts Gators to series-opening win over Arkansas

By Luis Torres | Apr. 14, 2016

Florida’s offense was asleep for the first three innings on Thursday night.

Sam Horsfield watches his ball roll toward the cup during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 20, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Tough field awaits UF men’s golf at SEC Championships

By Ray Boone | Apr. 14, 2016

On Sunday, Sam Horsfield worked on his short game.

Chase Perez-Blanco returns a ball during Florida's win against Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF men’s tennis closes regular season with pair of SEC matchups

By Dylan Dixon | Apr. 14, 2016

With postseason play set to begin in five days, the Florida men’s tennis team still has one more order of business before its regular season concludes this weekend.

UF doubles tandem Brianna Morgan and Anna Danilina celebrate during Florida’s win over USF on Jan. 27, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women's tennis to take on rival Georgia

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 14, 2016

The Georgia Bulldogs have always been a thorn in the side of the Gators women’s tennis team.

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Through Their Eyes: Part 5 - 'I want to keep smiling'

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Apr. 14, 2016

Brianna DuPree dreams of shadows.

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GatorLAN expands to Rion Ballroom, will be held Saturday

By Matt Brannon | Apr. 14, 2016

UF’s largest free gaming event will take up more space this year.

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Queer literary magazine launches with first issue Thursday

By Melissa Gomez | Apr. 14, 2016

The LGBTQ+ community in Gainesville now has a platform to share their artistic talents.

Students enrolled in the UF College of Arts class, Site Specific Painting, collaborated with 352Walls to paint a mural at the Sun Center in downtown Gainesville, located at 101 SE Second Place.

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UF students create underwater mural at Sun Center

By Cassandra Alamilla | Apr. 14, 2016

The Sun Center will be home to a new 19-foot mural showcasing undersea life.

Ross Wilson, a former U.S. ambassador to Turkey and Azerbaijan, answers students’ questions during a Q&A session in Marston Science Library on Thursday. “I wanted to do foreign policy,” he said. “That is what I wanted to do as a career.”

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Former ambassador gives students advice during European Studies discussion

By Nate Phillips | Apr. 14, 2016

Ross Wilson failed the first Foreign Service Officer Test he took.

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Fuchs discusses his first year, UF’s future at IRHA event

By Katelyn Newberg | Apr. 14, 2016

UF President Kent Fuchs snapped selfies and talked about living in residence halls with students Thursday night.

Jorge Garcia tees off during the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Far from home, Jorge Garcia finds solace on the golf course

By Ray Boone | Apr. 13, 2016

Jorge Garcia was always swinging.

Bridget Sloan performs on beam during Florida's 198.050-193.725 win over North Carolina on March 11, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Column: Breaking down UF sports near the end of the season

By IAN COHEN | Apr. 13, 2016

Here we are.

Deacon Liput swings during Florida's 10-4 loss to Mississippi State on April 9, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Column: A look at Florida’s freshmen after 35 games

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 13, 2016

Dalton Guthrie punches his glove and scans the field, waiting for the next pitch to be thrown, the shortstop is surrounded by a trio of fresh faces.

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Play highlights consent and sexual assault

By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 13, 2016

It was an early morning in San Francisco when a man raped Matthew Bratko.

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Through Their Eyes: Part 4 - In pursuit of justice

By Martin Vassolo | Apr. 13, 2016

Editors note: This is part four of an ongoing series on sexual assault survivors. See Friday’s paper for a look into the recovery process of survivors.