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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Thursday.
University

UF Republicans optimistic after RNC

She and other student Republicans are reminded when they set up their red banner by the Reitz Union or when they pass out information about the Republican Party’s platform. Sometimes, they’re met with anger, but usually they’re ignored. After all, she said, UF is known for being orange and — well — blue.


Florida Alligator
Sports

Still no starter at QB

The kickoff to the 2012 season is only three days away, but coach Will Muschamp is still mum on the identity of Florida’s starting quarterback. 


Adam Samei, 18, started a Super PAC to learn more about political organizations and to one-up an acquaintance.
University

UF freshman owns Super PAC

The 18-year-old political science and international affairs student said he’s the second-youngest person to own a Super PAC, a type of political organization that can raise unlimited funds to promote its agenda.


Florida Alligator
University

Mexico trip prepares freshmen for UF

The John V. Lombardi Scholarship and Penelope W. and E. Roe Stamps Scholarship recipients were acclimated to college life before arriving on campus. During a six-week summer study abroad program, the students lived with host families and attended classes in Mexico.



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