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Yo quiero SG: Taco Libre promises freedom

Feb. 6, 2014

Last semester’s Student Government elections were something of a spectacle. Swamp Party candidates won 48 out of 50 seats in the Senate, ridiculously overpowering any voice of opposition. The Swamp Party’s competitor in the Fall elections, the Students Party, is responding to this near-death experience by not running an executive ticket. Rather than waste momentum going after seats they have dubious chances of winning, at best, the party will focus on gaining seats it knows it can win.

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Gators look to build off solid performances from Razorback Invitational

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 6, 2014

Practice makes permanent, not perfect.

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At UF, researchers take one small step closer to space

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 6, 2014

Researchers are trying to land their projects among the stars.

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UF groups collaborate to host free HIV testing event on campus

By Robyn Smith | Feb. 6, 2014

One-sixth of people infected with HIV don’t know they have it, but UF organizations are working together to make sure Gators don’t become a statistic.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. The Gators signed 15 players to finish 24-member recruiting class that was ranked seventh nationally, according to Rivals.com.

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UF wraps up 2014 class with 15 signees on National Signing Day

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 5, 2014

Florida put the final touches on its 2014 recruiting class of 24 members on National Signing Day. When the dust settled, the Gators ended with the No. 7 class in the country, according to Rivals.com.

An artist’s rendering displays a new residence hall for UF students scheduled for completion in 2015. The dorm will be tailored to entrepreneurial students.

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Off-campus residence hall to draw entrepreneurial students

By Katelin Mariner | Feb. 5, 2014

Next year, the Innovation Square will be home to more than just good ideas.

Cody Riggs (31) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Riggs to transfer following graduation to play cornerback

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 5, 2014

Cody Riggs will complete his college career elsewhere.

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Students wary of electronic essay-grading system at UF

By Taylor Widom | Feb. 5, 2014

A new smart-scoring system for UF’s popular online general psychology course has students questioning whether technology should have a place in the grading process.

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UF center to offer free undergraduate research course

By Shannon Sapourn | Feb. 5, 2014

UF’s Center for Undergraduate Research has been working on establishing a new course number specifically for undergraduate research in every department and college at the university.

Florida cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy gestures to the crowd during the Gators' 30-10 win against the Razorbacks on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. With Purifoy leaving for the NFL Draft, the Gators have had to try to fill his role in the recruiting class.

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Gators improve secondary

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Feb. 5, 2014

Adoree’ Jackson pulled out a box.

Kelsey Stewart attempts to tag out a runner during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6, 2013. Stewart hit .378 with 10 triples in her freshman season.

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Sophomore looks to improve on record-setting freshman season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 5, 2014

Freshmen have had success for Florida in recent years.

Courtney Tye passed away due to complications during childbirth Saturday.

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UF student remembered for work, love of life

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 5, 2014

For Courtney Tye, work wasn’t just a job — it was her passion.

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UF student’s got talent, will perform

By Hailey Gerhard | Feb. 5, 2014

Students can watch an “America’s Got Talent” quarterfinalist Friday for free at 7 p.m.

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UF students plan Peru service trip

By Emily Julson | Feb. 5, 2014

Recurso UF, a nonprofit international development organization with overseas initiatives in health, education and development, is planning its first service trip to Lima, Peru, to celebrate its 10th anniversary and return to its founders’ birthplace.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. UF hosted Friday Night Lights on Friday for its top prospects.

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Signing Day has arrived

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Feb. 4, 2014

National Signing Day is finally here.

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Taco Libre nicknames no-go on ballot

By Kelcee Griffis | Feb. 4, 2014

Taco-themed nicknames will not appear on the Spring Student Government ballot, and the Taco Libre Party that slated candidates with the names will get a public warning for trying.

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UF baseball player suspended following scooter accident

By ADAM PINCUS< | Feb. 4, 2014

Sophomore outfielder Harrison Bader has been suspended indefinitely from team activities due to a scooter accident early Sunday in which Gainesville Police is investigating whether alcohol was involved.

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Florida Carry targets another school with lawsuit

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 4, 2014

Gun advocacy group Florida Carry took aim at another Florida state school Monday.

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Swamp Party generates platform, Students and Taco Libre do not

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 4, 2014

The Swamp Party was the only Student Government party to hold traditional platform generation events this semester.

Students wait in line Tuesday morning for tickets to the J. Cole concert featuring Chance the Rapper, presented by Student Government Productions.

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Ticket sales start for J. Cole and Chance The Rapper concert

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 4, 2014

Tickets are still on sale for the J. Cole and Chance The Rapper concert at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Feb. 27 in honor of Black History Month.