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Eleanna Christinaki looks to drive to the basket while two Kentucky players defend her during Florida's 92-69 loss to the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 4, 2016, in Jacksonville.

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AN ODYSSEY: Eleanna Christinaki excelling on court, in classroom

By Ethan Bauer | Mar. 17, 2016

One minute separated Eleanna Christinaki from making history.

Alex McMurtry performs on floor during Florida's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016 in the O'Connell Center.

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Alex McMurtry overcoming injury for Florida gymnastics

By Alejandro López | Mar. 17, 2016

Alex McMurtry’s pain began as a sophomore in high school.

Texas A&M's Tyler Davis (34) and Florida's Dorian Finney-Smith (10) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 11, 2016. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Florida making best of NIT opportunity

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 17, 2016

Florida led by 32 points at halftime, made nearly 70 percent of its three-point shots and defended at an elite level.

Kelly Barnhill (center) celebrates with teammates during Florida's doubleheader sweep against Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Florida softball preparing for Tennessee

By Brian Lee | Mar. 17, 2016

Kelly Barnhill was on fire on Wednesday.

Belinda Woolcock returns a ball during a ball during Florida's win against South Florida on Jan. 27 at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Florida women's tennis to face Ole Miss in Oxford

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 17, 2016

When the Florida women’s tennis team plays Ole Miss today, it will have its hands full.

Chase Perez-Blanco had an emotion-filled evening as he was one of three seniors honored at Florida's Senior Day match against Alabama. He won his singles set and helped set the tone for a sweep of the Crimson Tide on Friday.

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Gators men's tennis set for challenging home match against Arkansas

By Dylan Dixon | Mar. 17, 2016

The Florida men’s tennis team has been defined by two trends so far this season.

The pictured mural on the wall of the first-floor hallway of Little Hall was painted by Esperanza Hincapie, a 22-year-old UF visual art studies senior, on Sunday. It is one of 12 created throughout campus by art students in the Site Specific Painting class.

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Students paint murals on UF buildings as part of class

By Cassandra Alamilla | Mar. 17, 2016

A UF class is beautifying buildings across campus.

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Students give blood for LGBTQ+ people who aren't allowed

By Katelyn Newberg | Mar. 17, 2016

Joe Rojo was turned away from giving blood Thursday afternoon.

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'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah to perform at UF

By Katelyn Newberg | Mar. 17, 2016

Comedian Trevor Noah is coming to UF.

Bryant E. Middleton, 70. “They stole our hope. They took away our dignity. They frightened us every single day,” he said. “These weren’t convicts. These were children. And they allowed it to happen.”

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A survivor's tale: boys abused at reform school seek justice

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 17, 2016

Three blackberries were worth 30 whips.

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Research Roundup: Bacteria, algae, lasers

Mar. 17, 2016

Bacteria found to possibly prevent cavities

Lucas Sanders, a 19-year-old UF computer engineering freshman, performs a selected scene from Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” as Benedick alongside Sarah Emily Hall, a 20-year-old UF psychology sophomore, as Beatrice on the Library West Breezeway on Thursday evening.

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The Bard in the boy: unity through Shakespeare in the Park

By Molly Donovan | Mar. 17, 2016

Lucas Sanders thought his passion for acting would end after he graduated high school.

Debbie Maciel poses for a promotional photo for the “Harn Museum of Dance” event on Saturday. About 70 dancers from the UF’s School of Theatre and Dance will perform from 1 to 4 p.m., combining a variety of the visual arts and dance.

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The Harn hosts its first Harn Museum of Dance Event on Saturday

By Leah Marshall | Mar. 17, 2016

UF students will perform ballet, hip hop and West African dances Saturday.

Jason Nance, a UF associate law professor, spoke to students about racially disproportional punishment and incarceration rates during the last seminar of UF Levin College of Law’s “Race in the News” series on Thursday.

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Law professor discusses school-to-prison pipeline

By Nate Phillips | Mar. 17, 2016

Between 2011 and 2012, about 92,000 students were arrested at school, Jason Nance, a UF associate law professor, told students Thursday.

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Orange and Brew introduces Trivia Night

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 17, 2016

Students can now test their knowledge of topics including popular culture and history every Thursday.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during the second game of UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Kelly Barnhill leads Florida softball in shutout over Winthrop

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 16, 2016

On Wednesday, Kelly Barnhill shut out Winthrop.

Cam Dillard jogs off the field after Florida's 41-7 loss to Michigan on Jan. 1, 2016, in the Citrus Bowl.

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Florida offensive line hoping to improve with healthy group

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 16, 2016

Last year, Florida’s offensive line was simply trying to tread water.

Florida's Ronni Williams shoots the ball during UF's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament on March 4, 2016, in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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Driving Force: Ronni Williams willing Florida to postseason

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 16, 2016

Ronni Williams knew something was off.

UF defensive lineman Caleb Brantley lines up during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Notebook: Caleb Brantley hoping to break out on defensive line

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 16, 2016

Beneath the shoulder pads that he put on for the first time this spring, Caleb Brantley’s shirt was tucked in.

Teammates celebrate with Natalie Hinds after her leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF women’s swimming and diving off to slow start at the NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Mar. 16, 2016

Fast starts have been a motto for Florida swimming coach Gregg Troy all season.