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Thoughts about the Boston tragedy

Apr. 22, 2013

I hadn’t talked to my mom in a while, and she, being the good mom she is, checked in with me.

NEWS | CAMPUS

P.K. Yonge students set sights on international competition

By Katie Burns | Apr. 22, 2013

A group of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School students will face off against more than 800 teams from about 25 countries to solve tough problems in the most creative manner possible.

METRO

Beer pong can lead to more than hangovers, study finds

By Michelle Leute | Apr. 22, 2013

Dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, Staph and E. coli were found on beer pong balls by Clemson University students in the Fall, according to The Associated Press. It was found that bacteria from the balls ended up in the beer.

Senior attacker Kitty Cullen looks to score against UAlbany on Feb. 24 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Cullen scored two goals in her final game for the Gators.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

UF earns No. 1 seed in conference tourney after blowout win

Apr. 22, 2013

The Gators made unexpected history on Saturday at Dizney Stadium.

METRO

Shands wins LIVESTRONG grant

By Alyssa Nieves | Apr. 22, 2013

After an application process and a two-week-long public voting period, UF’s Shands Arts in Medicine program and the Shands Jacksonville Medical Center were named LIVESTRONG Foundation grant recipients last week.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Former UF students get investors for mobile app

By Whitney Congress | Apr. 22, 2013

Hard work paid off for two former Gators.

Joshua Pauls, a 19-year-old UF applied physiology and kinesiology sophomore, wins an iPad and has the Solar Dok Station named in his honor at the Rawlings Plaza opening Monday.

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Rawlings Plaza features snacks, sun

By Colleen Wright | Apr. 22, 2013

The new Rawlings Plaza was busy Monday afternoon with hungry customers, sustainability initiatives, and food and drink freebies for students.

METRO

UF students give Lochte show jeahs — and nahs

By Elizabeth Brown | Apr. 22, 2013

Gator alumnus and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte’s reality show debuted Sunday night, and UF students have mixed reactions.

Junior third baseman Stephanie Tofft swings during Florida’s 4-2 win against Mississippi State on April 6 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Junior thriving at plate

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 22, 2013

Stephanie Tofft transferred from Northern Illinois to Florida before the season, hoping to make a splash with her new team. She didn’t.

Sophomore Kytra Hunter performs her floor routine during the NCAA Regionals on April 6 in the O’Connell Center. Florida won its first national championship on Saturday in Los Angeles.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators excel on floor in national title meet

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Apr. 22, 2013

The 2012 NCAA Championships came down to the final routine for the Gators in Duluth, Ga.

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Sarah Silverman asks UF to check pride

By Shayna Posses | Apr. 22, 2013

As Sarah Silverman strummed an acoustic guitar for the last line of her last song, all eyes were on Deborah Flagg.

METRO

Gainesville startup eMotion creates living music technology

By Alex Harris | Apr. 22, 2013

Musicians will find even more reasons to move their feet with new motion-sensor technology for their instruments.

UF engineering freshman Joe Liccini, 19, exercises at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Monday. According to a study, walking can lower people’s risk of high blood pressure as much as running can.

METRO

New study shows benefits of walking for heart disease

By Caitlin Raddatz | Apr. 22, 2013

She no longer searches for close parking spaces.

NEWS

Hilarious feminist Twitter moments

By Amber Paoloemilio | Apr. 22, 2013

The best part of all this witty tweeting? Right below the surface of these rape culture jokes lays real commentary on the ridiculousness of our society when discussing women’s safety all sprinkled with a healthy dose of trolling.

NEWS

The 10 best of Craigslist Gainesville: Part 2

By Kelly Collar | Apr. 22, 2013

It's that time of the year, where the seasons are changing and it's time to touch base with your surrounding community so here's the best in Gainesville Craigslist eccentricity.