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Micaela Montero Dokser will be representing the Taco Libre Party as its treasurer candidate during elections this week.

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SG executive office candidates for 2014-2015

By Hanna Marcus | Feb. 16, 2014

Taco Libre Party

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Goalkeepers solid for Florida

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 16, 2014

If No. 8 Florida (2-1) has depth anywhere, it is in the cage.

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UF breaks ground for new dorm Cypress Hall

By Field Palmer | Feb. 16, 2014

UF President Bernie Machen was among the first to don a hard hat and pick up a shovel Friday for the groundbreaking ceremony of Cypress Hall.

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College newspapers should remain independent

Feb. 16, 2014

Problems arise quickly when student newspapers aren’t controlled by students, such as Rutgers University’s newspaper, The Daily Targum. Last week, The Targum’s former opinions editor spoke out in a piece that appeared in the Huffington Post about how her right to freedom of speech was violated when her goodbye column for the newspaper was pulled by the papers’ board of trustees for failing to align with its political values.

Ryan Larson stands at the plate during No. 20 Florida's 9-7 loss against Maryland on Feb. 15.

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Offense's slow start dooms Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Feb. 15, 2014

It took the Florida bats five innings to wake up.

Hugh Graham Jr. (left) hugs Arman Hall after winning the 4x400m relay during the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Jun. 8, 2013.

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Gators find success across country

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 15, 2014

Entering the weekend with four meets on the agenda didn’t faze the UF track program.

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Parrish sets record in fifth-place performance

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 14, 2014

Crushing the top time in the 5,000-meter event in UF history, Mark Parrish’s mark of 13:43.15 is more than good for the new record.

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Offense powers Florida to Day 1 sweep of Easton Desert Classic

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 14, 2014

Kelsey Stewart showed off her speed to open up Florida’s doubleheader in the Easton Desert Classic on Friday.

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Rogers hits milestone in dominant start

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 14, 2014

Hannah Rogers has two more credentials to add to her repertoire.

Gainesville Compost waste bins are located at Fracture among other locations. The company uses bicycle power instead of trucks to move waste to composting locations.

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UF grad student spreads composting to architecture school

By Alexia Fernandez | Feb. 13, 2014

Compost recycling may be spreading across campus, and UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning is the first stop.

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UF professor leaves honors advising to open downtown Gainesville brewery

By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace | Feb. 13, 2014

John Denny quit his job for beer.

Rapper, actor and writer Common spoke and performed for UF students Thursday evening at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event was put on by Accent Speaker’s Bureau and co-sponsored by Black History Month.

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Common tells UF students about hard work, ways to success

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 13, 2014

Greatness is not a common path. Actor, singer and musician Common told UF students Thursday night that he had to work hard to attain his success.

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Flappy Bird creator, players all tapped out

By Julianne Huhn | Feb. 13, 2014

Flappy Bird has flown its last race.

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GatorWell coaches Gators to foster healthy relationships on Valentine's Day

By Lourianne Apollon | Feb. 13, 2014

UF’s GatorWell Health Promotion Services wants students to spread the love to everyone this Valentine’s Day.

Taylor Schwarz swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on Apr. 6, 2013, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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First baseman slugging early

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Feb. 13, 2014

After starting 57 games in 2013, Taylor Schwarz felt confident going into the start of the season.

Devon Schneider drives toward the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Wednesday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Schneider scored four points against the Dolphins after she was held scoreless against the Tar Heels in the Gators’ 20-8 season-opening loss on Feb. 8.

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Sophomore plays key role in blowout victory against Jacksonville

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 13, 2014

A loss at home on your birthday would be one you would never forget.

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UF Bookstore parent company Follett to manage stadium stores

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 12, 2014

Follett, the corporation in charge of the UF Bookstore, will soon manage all UF stadium sports stores and stands.

Shannon Gilroy drives toward the net during Florida’s 21-5 win against Jacksonville on Wednesday at the Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Gilroy scored seven points against the Dolphins.

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UF dominates JU in first home game of season

By EDEN OTERO | Feb. 12, 2014

If Florida was looking for redemption after its 20-8 loss at No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday, the team’s 21-5 win over Jacksonville was just that.

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Florida Museum of Natural History to open bat barn livestream

By Lauren Troncoso | Feb. 12, 2014

Gotham isn’t the only city with a soft spot for bats.

Kelsey Roessler, a 21-year-old UF accounting junior, performs Wednesday on Turlington Plaza with a capella group the Sedoctaves.

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ICCA South a capella semifinals coming to UF

By Christine Alvarez | Feb. 12, 2014

For the second year in a row, voices from across the state will sing sans instruments at UF for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella 2014 Tournament.