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OPINION | COLUMNS

The death of college dating by hookup culture

Sep. 16, 2013

The college-dating scene seems to be a culture of not-quite-caring — an awkward landscape pocked with holes and valleys that trip us up on the way to understanding our relationships. Try drafting one text to the dime from last weekend. The metaphor will crystallize pretty quickly when you find yourself eight drafts deep and still unsure of what to say.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Editorial part 2: UF needs to educate students on consent

Sep. 16, 2013

Read part 1 here.

NEWS

A lesson in trust, as taught by Pinterest

By Trew Benishek | Sep. 16, 2013

Have you ever been involved in something that you knew would prove to be disastrous in multiple facets of your life, yet you continued to do it anyway?

NEWS

A fantastic late-night Cuban meal

By Kai Su | Sep. 16, 2013

On the corner of W University Avenue and SW 2nd Street you’ll find an unassuming restaurant called Flaco’s Cuban Bakery & Coffee. This little restaurant could easily be overlooked, but I highly recommend giving it a try.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

City of Gainesville attorney was arrested, naked, after breaking into woman's home

By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 16, 2013

A city attorney was arrested this weekend after he broke into a woman’s home while he was naked.

Chloe Mann jumps to spike the ball during Florida’s four-set victory against Western Michigan in the O’Connell Center on Sept. 14

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida defense lagging behind historic offensive output

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 15, 2013

Under coach Mary Wise, the Gators are no strangers to high-powered offenses.

Havana Solaun (19) fights for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 6 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators miss on last-second chance, tie Bulls in Tampa

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 15, 2013

With fewer than 30 seconds left to win the game, Pamela Begic had a choice.

Ziva Recek reaches for the ball during Florida’s four-set victory against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Long rallies trouble Florida despite win

By RJ Schaffer | Sep. 15, 2013

After surviving a scare from Western Michigan on Saturday, No. 5 Florida (8-1) has adjustments to make prior to facing No. 16 Florida State (6-3) on Tuesday.

Jimmy Clark runs at the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday in Gainesville. Clark won his race in 23:53.78.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF men win Mountain Dew Invitational

By GORDON STREISAND< | Sep. 15, 2013

On a dewy morning at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Florida’s cross country teams gave a sneak peek of this season’s Southeastern Conference Championships in front of their home crowd.

METRO

Chipotle app offers free food for high scores

By Tara Vozzola | Sep. 15, 2013

A new Chipotle app now allows customers to earn free food if they play a farm-themed game and score high. The Scarecrow, is available for download for iPhone, iPad and iPod users.

METRO

Construction starting on new turn lane to 34th Street YMCA on Tuesday

By Ana Krsmanovic | Sep. 15, 2013

Upcoming construction of a new left turn lane on Northwest 34th Street into the North Central Florida YMCA complex will cause traffic delays, but it’s also expected to improve roadway safety by 53rd Avenue.

Florida coach Roland Thornqvist (right) congratulates junior Sofie Oyen (left) and former Gator Allie Will (back) during a match against Duke on March 14, 2012.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Doubles pairing wins Fab Four invite

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 15, 2013

The Gators secured their first trophy of the season during the weekend at Duke’s Fab Four invitational.

NEWS | CAMPUS

IFAS researchers single out sweeter, earlier-growing strawberries

By Grace Kim | Sep. 15, 2013

Researchers with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have continued to improve the freshness and flavor of Florida-grown strawberries.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Despite injuries, UF student places third runner-up in Miss America pageant

By Colleen Wright | Sep. 15, 2013

Severe knee injuries didn’t stop Myrrhanda Jones from placing in the top five at the Miss America pageant Sunday night.

Defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (73), now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, celebrates after making a tackle during Florida’s 33-23 loss to Louisville during the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF graduate now representing Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 15, 2013

NFL agent Jon Perzley and Jermaine Cunningham are both UF alums, but it took a pair of shorts for the latter to realize the connection.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Penn State trip enlightening

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 15, 2013

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The faint smell of cow manure travels to the hallowed grounds from a campus farm just across the way. Rolling hills with lush trees resemble the opening scene from “Jurassic Park” as the camera pans away to reveal a vast expanse of green.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Fugitive wanted for summer killing in Gainesville arrested Sunday

By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 15, 2013

A Gainesville man who’s been on the run since he killed a local man was caught Sunday morning in Hampton, Va., by the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.

UF student Victoria Reynolds receives a nasal spray vaccine for H1N1 during a mass vaccination of 800 students throughout Wednesday at the Infirmary.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Starting Friday, UF Infirmary to begin giving out shots for flu season

By Melissa Figueroa | Sep. 15, 2013

UF students will be able to receive free flu shots starting at the end of the week.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Poor first round sinks Gators at season-opening event

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 15, 2013

Florida’s season opener at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational was a struggle.

A photo of the artist's permanent public art installation at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in Miami.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Interactive art installation in the works for rebuilt Reitz

By Steven Katona | Sep. 15, 2013

In the made-over Reitz Union, a wall glows vivid hues of orange and blue. As students walk by, they cast digital shadows on its surface, reflecting computerized images that mirror their movements.

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