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NEWS | CAMPUS

Let’s get ready to metaphor: Politics are a lot like wrestling

Jan. 21, 2013

The U.S. government is just like a professional wrestling production.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Anonymous Twitter accounts post UF women’s cleavage

By Alexa Volland | Jan. 21, 2013

There’s a new “boobment” sweeping across universities.

NEWS | SFC

Activist shares civil rights compassion

By Ellen Villafuerte | Jan. 21, 2013

World-renowned peace activist the Rev. Joan Campbell spoke to about 100 students, faculty members and Gainesville residents at Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts Hall on Friday night.

Michael Sayeski, 13, and Alexis Coryell, a 22-year-old UF finance senior, paint ice cream-themed artwork at Sweet Dreams’ new location, 1040 E. University Ave., on Monday in support of Dance Marathon.

METRO

Ice cream shop event sprinkles hope

By Elise Giordano | Jan. 21, 2013

Thirteen-year-old Michael Sayeski sat in front of a blank canvas with tubes of purple and brown paint. He painted inside the lines of an ice cream cone outline.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF graduate presents on upcoming Antarctic trip

By Jovahn Huertas | Jan. 21, 2013

As a native Floridian, Glenn Stein often gets asked how he came to be a polar historian.

Coach Billy Donovan reacts to a call during Florida’s 78-61 win against Air Force on Dec. 29 in Sunrise. Donovan earned his 400th win as Florida’s coach in an 83-52 win against Missouri on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida men’s basketball deserves the nation’s No. 1 ranking

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 21, 2013

While mostly meaningless until the end of the season, the AP poll is a solid test of media intelligence.

Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) contests a shot by Missouri guard Phil Pressey (1) during the Gators’ 83-52 win against the Tigers on Saturday in the O’Connell Center. UF held Pressey to 1-of-7 shooting with 10 turnovers in the victory.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin impressing with defensive effort in conference play

By LANDON WATNICK | Jan. 21, 2013

Scottie Wilbekin recorded 13 points and 10 assists on Saturday for the first double-double of his college career, but the junior point guard’s lockdown defense on Missouri guard Phil Pressey drew more attention.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator named one of Navy’s top recruiters

By Alyssa Fisher | Jan. 21, 2013

Focused on his education at Tulane University, Lt. Lincoln Schneider tucked away his interest in joining the Navy, believing it was a missed opportunity.

NEWS

The 10 best of Craigslist Gainesville

By Kelly Collar | Jan. 21, 2013

"I was wearing flannel, you were wearing flannel...." Get to know your community a little better.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Nonprofit Expo showcases local volunteering opportunities

By Jewel Midelis | Jan. 21, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Expo, which took place Sunday at the Hilton UF Conference Center, taught people about local nonprofit organizations and opportunities to better the community.

Mackenzie Caquatto performs on the beam during UF’s 196.575-190.55 win against Ball State on Jan. 4 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Florida gymnast earns perfect 10

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Jan. 21, 2013

Mackenzie Caquatto achieved perfection on Friday night in the O’Connell Center.

Florida center Vicky McIntyre (34) attempts a shot over a South Carolina defender in the O'Connell Center during Florida's 52-44 loss to South Carolina. After one season with the Gators, McIntyre will not return to UF next season.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators struggling on boards

Jan. 21, 2013

Florida shot a season-low 29.8 percent from the floor on Sunday, but the cold shooting was not what fired up coach Amanda Butler.

Sophomore Kytra Hunter performs her beam routine in a dual meet against Ball State on Jan. 4 in the O’Connell Center. Hunter won the all-around title at the NCAA Regionals on Saturday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

NCAA title is Florida's to lose

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 21, 2013

At the 2012 NCAA Championships in Duluth, Ga., Kytra Hunter finished her floor routine with a nearly flawless double back tuck tumbling pass. Her score of 9.925 put Florida ahead of UCLA by .025.

UF junior Elizabeth Beisel speaks to her teammates at the All Florida Invitational at the O'Connell Center in 2012.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Junior Beisel threatens school record as UF beats FAU

By ROBERT JUDIN< | Jan. 21, 2013

Elizabeth Beisel tried to swim her way into history against FAU.

Florida redshirt freshman Gordon Watson hits a ball during the Bedford Cup on Sept. 15, 2012, at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida wins season opener against Hurricanes

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 21, 2013

Gordon Watson graduated early from Naples First Baptist Academy in December 2011 and was promptly redshirted. After watching Florida compete during his first dual-meet season in 2012, Watson got his chance.