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The sun was setting on the horizon of the Caribbean. Sailboats were anchored next to the seashore, turning in after a long day. And a camera shutter snapped at orange-frosted clouds in the distance.

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Consider the following: Bill Nye the Science Guy to speak at UF

By Alex Harris | Oct. 24, 2013

’90s kids, get ready — Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Gainesville. Accent Speaker’s Bureau paid the renowned educational television star $40,000 to speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 21.

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2015 MCAT anticipated to be harder, include more subjects

By Colleen Wright | Oct. 24, 2013

Hundreds of UF students on the pre-medical school track are already preparing for the 2015 Medical College Admissions Test.

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Reitz hosting third annual Harry Potter event, "A Day in Diagon Alley"

By Jensen Werley | Oct. 24, 2013

The butterbeer will be brewing for Reitz Union Board Entertainment’s third annual Harry Potter-themed event, this year titled “A Day in Diagon Alley.”

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Study: Vegetarian diet may lower body mass index

By Christine Flammia | Oct. 23, 2013

A new study shows vegetarians might have a lower body mass index than meat eaters, but UF experts are skeptical.

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UF students looking online for love

By Lauren Yockey | Oct. 23, 2013

Samantha Kurzman giggled as she stared at her smartphone, thumbing through her lengthy list of Tinder messages that ranged from the mildly awkward to the blushingly offensive.

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A cappella group fundraises on Indiegogo for SoJam trip

By Melissa Dukes | Oct. 23, 2013

The Sedoctaves are getting by with a little help from their friends.

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App makes studying simple with flash cards, mind maps and notes

By Alexandrea DaCosta | Oct. 23, 2013

With students cramming for midterms, a new app has launched in the United States to take the edge off studying.

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"America's Mood Map" attempts to classify states by personality traits

By Sarah Lapp | Oct. 23, 2013

Using an interactive U.S. map that’s circulating on Facebook, Time magazine released “America’s Mood Map,” classifying regions of the U.S. by personality traits. Some Gainesville residents, however, are reacting skeptically to the concept of personifying geography.

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UF professors firm on support of flipped classrooms

By Megan Reeves | Oct. 23, 2013

An ongoing study by professors at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif., has found the flipped classroom model may be an ineffective practice. But UF professors are defending the practice.

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Kids of immigrants deserve affordable education

Oct. 23, 2013

Imagine you were born the son or daughter of undocumented workers.

Sen. Davis Bean, left, and Senate President Cory Yeffet speak at Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting. Bean was appointed chair of the Allocations Committee.

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New senators take a stand about nominee

By Colleen Wright | Oct. 22, 2013

The Fall batch of senators broke the habit of approving recommendations and bills unanimously at Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting.

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Gay couple talks love, race at Institute of Black Culture

By Michael Ballou | Oct. 22, 2013

Growing up was a challenge in itself for Robert Brown, but growing up as a black, gay male was a different story.

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Author visiting campus dead serious about zombie survival

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Oct. 22, 2013

Max Brooks, author of the best-selling books “Zombie Survival Guide” and “World War Z” is coming to campus to prepare UF students for the zombie apocalypse.

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New student organization finds joy in fighting drunk driving

By Natalya Kuri | Oct. 22, 2013

UF has been selected as the next university to help spread happiness.