Jumper Marquis Dendy and sprinter Kyra Jefferson were the stars of the Tyson Invitational for Florida’s men’s and women’s track and field teams on Saturday, as they set NCAA and world bests in the men’s triple jump and the women’s 200-meter sprint.
Florida lacrosse showed no love to Michigan on their Valentine’s Day matchup.
This year, February 4th marked what some call college football’s national holiday. Yes, the much-revered and looked forward to National signing day came and went once again with the same pomp and circumstance to which it has become accustomed over the years. This year’s class, depending on which scouting service you listen to, had either Byron Cowart, Trent Thompson, or Kahlil McKenzie at the top of the list. All of them are defensive linemen, which was a theme that was certainly prevalent at the top of this year’s recruiting crop as the “big uglies” generally took up about five of the top ten spots.
If Florida was looking for some positives to build off of heading into its opening weekend, there were plenty on Friday night.
The two-time defending champions put the rest of the country on notice Friday night.
With the game on the line, Kirsti Merritt ran back toward the warning track.
The No. 2 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams finished the first day of the Iowa State Classic and the Tyson Invitational with 10 new personal records, led by program record-breaking performances by Bridgette Owens and Mark Parrish — both of whom eclipsed their own top marks.
Callie Pitman doesn’t have a bucket list.
While the legality of same-sex marriage is spreading across the nation, some LGBTQ+ activists are concerned the success of the fight for marriage equality will shift attention from the remaining struggle for equal rights.
The first debate of this election season wasn’t a debate. It was a forum featuring Access Party’s executive candidates.
Cupid crashed an event at the UF Levin College of Law’s library Thursday, draped in a pale pink toga and accessorized with feathery, white wings.
The doors to UF’s newest communications firm may not be open yet, but students are making do by doing business elsewhere.
Valentine’s Day isn’t all superficial.
The Florida women’s tennis team remains No. 2 following its outing at the ITA National Team Indoor Championship last weekend.
The Florida women’s basketball team secured its first win over a ranked opponent this season, defeating No. 24 Georgia 51-48 in Athens on Thursday night.
Students who find themselves dateless this Valentine’s Day can make plans with a 67-million-year-old dinosaur.
Alexa Tsongranis never thought of Gainesville as a romantic spot.
Several locations around Alachua County will be open with resources to help citizens enroll for mandatory health care before enrollment ends Sunday.
The No. 2 Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams will split up this weekend, as the Gators will compete in the Tyson Invitational and the Iowa State Classic on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Exercise-loving residents can rejoice as a Fort Lauderdale-based fitness franchise makes its way to Gainesville.
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