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Annual Holi festival rescheduled because of weather

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 24, 2016

An annual Indian festival has been postponed due to potential rain.

KeVaughn Allen looks to pass during Florida's 72-66 loss to Texas A&M on March 11, 2016, in the SEC Tournament.

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Eliminated: Gators fall to George Washington in NIT

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 23, 2016

Tyler Cavanaugh pointed to the crowd.

Florida quarterback Luke Del Rio throws a pass during a Spring practice on March 16, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Fields.

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Luke Del Rio embracing opportunity

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 23, 2016

Luke Del Rio’s name was buzzing before the start of last season.

Caroline Fitzgerald runs toward the net during Florida's 16-6 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 27, 2016, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida lacrosse program successfully recruiting talent-rich northeast

By Kyle Brutman | Mar. 23, 2016

When Florida midfielder Sammi Burgess started high school in 2009, the Gators' lacrosse program had yet to play a single game.

Aleshia Ocasio pitches in the first game of Florida's doubleheader against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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UF softball pitching trio dominating opposition

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 23, 2016

Hitting the ball against Florida is hard enough, and getting on base is simply asking too much.

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The road to recovery: A former UF athlete finds strength after injury

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 23, 2016

Lauren Brasure has a prayer chain hanging in her room.

Michelle Smith, a 20-year-old UF health science sophomore, and Christine Marino, a 21-year-old UF health education and behavior junior, talk to Joseph Buss, a 19-year-old UF economics sophomore, during Alpha Epsilon Delta’s “Every Gator Counts” event. The pre-health honor society passed out 400 paper bags holding anonymous stories of AED members’ struggles with mental illness to let students know they’re not alone.

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Students speak out against depression during first "Every Gator Counts" event

By Keairan Sheridan | Mar. 23, 2016

Christine Marino knows how it feels to struggle with depression.

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At Field and Fork, donations leave as quickly as they come

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 23, 2016

Cans of green beans and corn are the kings and queens of the shelves in UF’s food pantry.

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Students sign messages to promote positive body image

By Anayansy Hernandez | Mar. 23, 2016

Keira Hornyak wrote “staying positive” on a banner that read “How Do You Love Your Body?” on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday.

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Zipcar hosts UF trick-shot contest

By Cynthia Lehrer | Mar. 23, 2016

In honor of the NCAA Tournament, UF’s Zipcar program created #ZipMadness.

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Students gather for album preview

By Liz Clancy | Mar. 23, 2016

Two days before the anniversary of Zayn Malik’s departure from the hit boy band One Direction, Sony held a Gainesville listening party for his first solo album.

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Clothes exchange promotes sustainability

By Nate Phillips | Mar. 23, 2016

Students swapped shirts for sweaters and other clothes on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.

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Student doesn’t find love at feminist event

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 22, 2016

Stefan Musser walked into Ustler Hall expecting to date a feminist woman Tuesday night.

Kasey Tahmosh, a 20-year-old UF marketing sophomore, takes a picture of two students with an Instagram photo frame with the #UpLiftUF on the Plaza of the Americas for the U Matter Day on Tuesday.

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Students write messages, play games at first U Matter Day

By Madeleine DeSena | Mar. 22, 2016

Andrew Lim opened a piece of paper that read, “Smile, it’s contagious,” on the Plaza of the Americas on Tuesday.

Kelsey Pena, right, the treasurer of UF’s Association of Public Interest Law, serves a student shepherd's pie, which was part of the Ireland table at the 10th Annual Multicultural Fair at the Levin College of Law on Tuesday.

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Law students dunk dean, try new foods at multicultural fair

By Brenna McKenna | Mar. 22, 2016

Law students dunked UF College of Law’s Dean Laura Rosenbury at the 10th Annual Multicultural Fair on Tuesday.

UF coach Mike White calls out instructions during Florida's 88-79 loss to Kentucky on March 1, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Column: Fear of defeat fueling Gators in postseason

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 21, 2016

It’s three days before the Southeastern Conference Tournament, and Chris Chiozza has realized something.

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Shaun Anderson closing in on spot in Florida's rotation

By Luis Torres | Mar. 21, 2016

Kevin O’Sullivan went into Florida’s series against Missouri searching for an answer.

Florida defensive lineman CeCe Jefferson participates in a drill during a Spring practice on March 21, 2016, at the Sanders Football Field.

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Chris Rumph tasked with replacing talented UF defensive line

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 21, 2016

UF defensive line coach Chris Rumph has a tall task in front of him.

Tim Walton talks with Taylor Schwarz during Florida's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Small-ball attack proving effective for Florida softball

By Brian Lee | Mar. 21, 2016

On the surface, the No. 1 Florida softball team looks similar to the championship teams of the past two years.

Bridget Sloan celebrates with coach Jenny Rowland during Florida's 198.050-193.725 win over North Carolina on March 11, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics finding strength late in meets

By Alejandro López | Mar. 21, 2016

With one event to go, the Florida Gators’ Southeastern Conference Championship hopes were slipping.