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In a world where people desire to be accepted in accordance with human nature, hazing has become practiced with more frequency, bringing about serious issues in universities and amongst students.

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Animal debates get hairy, furry, scaly

By Eric Bandin | June 19, 2013

During football season, UF students and locals hate any animal that’s not a Gator.

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New Scott-appointed trustees are alumni, political donors

June 19, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott appointed two new members to UF’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday.

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Movie series kicks off at museum

By Gabriela Suarez | June 19, 2013

Bigfoot, Titanoboa and King Kong — oh my.

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UF architecture campus to open in Sarasota

By Viana Bhagan | June 19, 2013

UF is opening a new satellite campus for graduate architecture students in Sarasota.

Video Rodeo has started hosting film screenings to raise money for its inventory and to convert existing videos into DVDs. For more information or to contact Video Rodeo, visit www.videorodeo.net.

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Video Rodeo classic film screening series premieres

By Niko Pifferetti | June 19, 2013

Rita Hayworth was the preferred pinup girl for the World War II soldiers and the prototype of sass, class and style for generations of women.

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Quick! Which staffer has worked at UF 61 years?

By Chloe Finch | June 19, 2013

When Elizabeth Jones began working for the UF College of Education in 1952, P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School was housed in Norman Hall.

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The worst places to drive and park in Gainesville

By Kali Kavouklis | June 19, 2013

I’ve been driving in Gainesville for about five years now, and sometimes I hate it.

Sydney Moss attempts a layup during Florida’s 87-54 victory against Alabama at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Feb. 3.

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Moss one of three Gators leaving women’s basketball program

By PHIL HEILMAN< | June 19, 2013

Sydney Moss dealt the Gators a painful blow when she announced on Tuesday that she would not be returning to the Florida women’s basketball program next season.

Point guard Scottie Wilbekin looks for an opening into the lane during Florida’s 77-44 win against Georgia on Jan. 9 in the O’Connell Center. Wilbekin was suspended last week for violating team rules.

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What will Scottie Wilbekin’s future hold after suspension?

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 17, 2013

Scottie Wilbekin was suspended indefinitely from the UF basketball team for the second time in eight months last week. Wilbekin violated undisclosed team rules, according to the school. Wilbekin will need to battle for playing time. Although basketball season is months away, alligatorSports editors Adam Lichtenstein and Landon Watnick will debate whether Wilbekin will have a major impact for the Gators next season if he’s a member of Florida’s roster come October.

Linebacker Antonio Morrison (12) squats at the line of scrimmage during Florida’s 17-9 loss to Georgia on Oct. 27 at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.

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Morrison arrest indicative of UF football culture

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | June 17, 2013

“Do you know who I am? I am a UF football player. I am Antonio.”

Guard Michael Frazier II (20) drives down the baseline during Florida’s 77-44 win against Georgia on Jan. 9 in the O’Connell Center.

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Frazier makes final cut in U.S. national team tryouts

By LANDON WATNICK< | June 17, 2013

Michael Frazier II has achieved his summer goal.