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Student Government campaign rules obstruct free speech

Sep. 23, 2012

During the Summer while most of us were away, members of the majority Swamp Party — then the Unite Party — in your Student Senate made an absurd rule stating that if anyone encourages you to vote for them in a Student Government election more than a week before the vote takes place, they could be disqualified from the ballot.

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UF Supreme Court passes amended Reitz Union referendum

By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 23, 2012

The UF Supreme Court voted Friday that a referendum asking students if they want to rename the Reitz Union will appear on the October Student Government elections ballot.

Several members who were key to the construction and planning of the new Theta Chi Fraternity House take part in a formal groundbreaking ceremony Saturday on Fraternity Row.

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Theta Chi breaks ground

By Jewel Midelis | Sep. 23, 2012

A crowd including fraternity brothers and alumni gathered Saturday at 10 Fraternity Row to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Theta Chi house.

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Free, not-for-credit classes now offered to UF students online

By Alexa Volland | Sep. 23, 2012

UF agreed to partner with online learning program Coursera last week, joining 32 other institutions in offering not-for-credit courses for free.

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Senate president addresses students

By Logan Harrison | Sep. 23, 2012

In the coming weeks, Student Body elections for senators will be taking place across campus. In Fall, 50 candidates are elected to represent the various living locations of all students.

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Student clubs responsible for registration growth

By Colleen Wright | Sep. 23, 2012

Pam Carpenter, Alachua County supervisor of elections, said about 1,500 to 3,000 forms are received each week. Since the primary, there has been an increase of 5,172 voters in the county, which she said is largely due to student registration organizations.

Senior Erika Tymrak (17) reaches for her leg after falling to the ground during Florida's game against Tennessee at James G. Pressly Stadium on Friday. Tymrak didn't play when Florida hosted Georgia.

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Gators’ attack overcomes Tymrak’s absence in win on Sunday

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 23, 2012

Without midfielder Erika Tymrak, UF’s premier scoring threat, the Gators put on their strongest offensive display this season.

Josh Romney, a son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, speaks in front of more than 200 people at Weil Hall in the University of Florida on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012.

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Josh Romney speaks to students about economy

By Colleen Wright | Sep. 23, 2012

Josh Romney, the third-oldest son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, spoke to a crowd of about 170.

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Romney, Mack join students at tailgate

By Kelcee Griffis | Sep. 23, 2012

U.S. Senate candidate Connie Mack and Josh Romney, presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s son, tailgated with students and alumni.

Sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel throws a completed pass during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. Driskel finished 18-of-27 for 203 yards, two total touchdowns and an interception.

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Driskel’s development continues in uneven performance

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 23, 2012

For quarterback Jeff Driskel, Saturday’s inconsistent performance was another point on the learning curve.

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Amended Reitz Union name-change referendum will go on Student Government election ballot

By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 21, 2012

The UF Supreme Court voted Friday that a referendum asking students if they want to rename the Reitz Union would go on the Student Government elections ballot next month.

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Young Life program starts at UF

By Natanya Spies | Sep. 21, 2012

UF and Santa Fe College students are invited on a photo scavenger hunt from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday starting at the Vineyard of Gainesville and ending at Thornebrook Village as a recruiting event for Young Life College, a non-denominational Christian program that helps students develop their faith.

Students march down Buckman drive during the March Against Hate on Thrusday afternoon. Several UF student organizations joined together to hold the demonstration.

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Students, faculty march in response to hate crime

By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 20, 2012

Students, faculty members and alumni participated Thursday in March Against Hate, a demonstration organized by UF Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs, Pride Student Union and the Gators Coalition for an Inclusive Campus.

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UF police vigilant after week of bomb threats on college campuses

By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 20, 2012

UF police said they are monitoring a string of bomb threats that led to mass evacuations at college campuses nationwide in the last week.

Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a referee during Florida's game against Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The No. 14 Gators try to avoid an upset loss to unranked Kentucky at home this weekend.

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Florida looks to avoid letdown after key wins

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 20, 2012

For Florida, the sting of last season’s embarrassment against Furman is still fresh.

Brittany Bowen, 18, left, fills out a pledge card while Janine Monfries, 21, helps with the “Power Vote” campaign on the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday.

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Students fight for clean politics

By Tatila Brock | Sep. 20, 2012

Students petitioned for clean and green politics on the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday, and all they had to do was have their pictures taken.

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Cell reception on campus will improve

By Rachel Crosby | Sep. 20, 2012

UF recently installed a system of more than 300 antennas in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium that works to triangulate cellphone signals and pinpoint users’ calls, said John Madey, manager of telecommunications and network infrastructure for UF Information Technology.

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Machen discusses Morrill Act, rankings at Trustees retreat

Sep. 20, 2012

UF President Bernie Machen acknowledged the Morrill Act’s role in establishing UF and addressed the university’s U.S. News and World Report rankings.

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Sister Hazel performs tonight

By Kelcee Griffis | Sep. 20, 2012

For rock group Sister Hazel’s guitarist and vocalist Drew Copeland, taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is not just another gig.

Sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) looks for an open receiver during UF's victory against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. For the first time in 20 years, Florida has just one true Southeastern Conference road game remaining.

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Schedule set up favorably for Gators, Driskel going forward

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 20, 2012

One of the worst parts of the season is already in the past for the Gators.