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Gators extend season-opening win streak
By IAN COHEN | Jan. 25, 2014Today was a day for firsts.
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Watson's adjustments help Gators clinch meet
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Jan. 25, 2014Mental adjustments made a huge difference for Florida sophomore Gordon Watson entering the ITA Kickoff.
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Florida captures seven event victories and two meet records
By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Jan. 25, 2014Mike Holloway wasn’t ecstatic with the men’s team after not meeting expectations in the distance medley relay on the opening day of the Rod McCravy Memorial. He didn’t let the runners forget either.
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Distance medley relay anchors Gators first day of Rod McCravy Memorial
By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Jan. 24, 2014Running in the distance medley relay (DMR) requires the poise of four athletes to run nearly 2.5 miles.
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CAMPUS
Gators record-night seals home-opener victory
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 24, 2014When Bridget Sloan finished her floor routine Friday night, the crowd of more than 10,000 fans who gathered to see Florida (3-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) compete against Georgia (2-3, 1-1 SEC) erupted.
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Accomplished seniors looking to continue success down home stretch
By Logan McGuire | Jan. 24, 2014With the collegiate swimming and diving regular season nearing a close, the college careers for captains senior Elizabeth Beisel and redshirt senior Sebastien Rousseau are coming to an end as well. Saturday’s dual meet against Auburn will mark the final home meet for the two Olympians along with five other seniors on the women’s side and six more for the men.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Struggling Frazier turns Tide after slump
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 23, 2014Although No. 6 Florida has moved away from being a traditional three-point shooting team this season, it needed to return to its old ways during Thursday night’s 68-62 win over Alabama.
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Florida drops third consecutive conference game
By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 23, 2014Rebounding the ball was not an issue on Thursday night for the Gators, but rebounding from their current losing streak is.
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Gators to make home debut after starting season with two wins
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 23, 2014For the first time in 2014, the Gators will have home-floor advantage.
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Oldies radio gets new meaning: Stations not playing new songs
By Sara Wilder | Jan. 23, 2014Research shows that listeners are more likely to stay tuned in if they hear familiar songs, and radio stations are responding with less variety than ever, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Sophomore runner succeeding as Florida’s 4x400 anchor
By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Jan. 23, 2014In relays, the anchor position is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team.
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Gator basketball fans compete in online contests
By Jonathan Arnholz | Jan. 23, 2014Gator basketball fans looking for a shot to support their team can do more than cheer at Saturday’s Tennessee game.
METRO
Hippodrome theater to debut new projector with ‘Casablanca’
By Jessica Hundley | Jan. 23, 2014The Hippodrome State Theatre will be introducing its new digital projector to the public this weekend with a special screening of a classic film.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Man arrested during traffic stop with 37 pounds of marijuana
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 23, 2014Had Scott Patrick Harmon been wearing a seatbelt as he drove down Interstate 75, he might have gotten away with carrying the 37 pounds of marijuana police said he had in his car.
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UF making home debut at ITA Kickoff
By IAN COHEN | Jan. 23, 2014The No. 2 Florida women’s tennis team begins its season as hosts of the ITA Kickoff opening rounds this Saturday at the Ring Tennis Complex.
METRO
Typos delay gun-rights lawsuit papers
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Jan. 23, 2014About two weeks after gun advocacy group Florida Carry filed a lawsuit against the university to remove its ban on firearms in residence halls, UF has not been served court papers.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Top-15 doubles duo seeking redemption after first defeat
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Jan. 23, 2014Coming off a 5-2 victory against UNF, coach Bryan Shelton and the Gators look to improve to 2-0 as they take on UNC-Wilmington on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the ITA Kickoff at the Ring Tennis Complex.
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Obama forms sexual assault task force tailored to college campuses
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 23, 2014President Barack Obama announced plans on Wednesday for a task force to protect college students from sexual assault.
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Weekend hours for Norman Education Library shortened
By Dale Dowden | Jan. 23, 2014The Norman Education Library has shortened its weekend hours during the Spring semester. The library that once remained open until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday now closes at 5 p.m.
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Robotic arm lends helping hand to county hospital patients
By Adriana Barbat | Jan. 23, 2014Surgeons at North Florida Regional Medical Center can now perform surgeries using a highly precise robotic arm.
