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CAMPUS
Exonerated man tells story at UF Hillel
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Oct. 24, 2013Derrick Williams, a man who spent 18 years behind bars before being exonerated of a crime he did not commit, spoke at UF Hillel on Thursday.
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CAMPUS
Homecoming celebrations begin with Soulfest, Talent Night
By Agassy Rodriguez | Oct. 24, 2013Homecoming kickoff celebrations begin this weekend.
METRO
End-of-week cold front won’t stay for long
By Isha Choksi | Oct. 24, 2013As students dig out their winter wear in celebration of cooler temperatures, UF meteorologist for WRUF Jeff Huffman advised the lower temperatures aren’t here to stay.
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CAMPUS
STEAM caucus wants to put the arts in STEM
By Steven Katona | Oct. 24, 2013The sun was setting on the horizon of the Caribbean. Sailboats were anchored next to the seashore, turning in after a long day. And a camera shutter snapped at orange-frosted clouds in the distance.
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CAMPUS
Consider the following: Bill Nye the Science Guy to speak at UF
By Alex Harris | Oct. 24, 2013’90s kids, get ready — Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Gainesville. Accent Speaker’s Bureau paid the renowned educational television star $40,000 to speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 21.
METRO
Residents to book it to Friends of the Library sale
By Ana Fajardo | Oct. 24, 2013The books are organized, the warehouse is quiet and volunteers are relaxing. But that won’t be the case Saturday.
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CAMPUS
2015 MCAT anticipated to be harder, include more subjects
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 24, 2013Hundreds of UF students on the pre-medical school track are already preparing for the 2015 Medical College Admissions Test.
METRO
RTS routes 5, 6, 15 to detour for Pride Days 2013
By Hanna Marcus | Oct. 24, 2013When the Pride Parade marches through Gainesville on Saturday, some city bus routes will be switched around.
METRO
New York-based Tibetan to teach Buddhist history in Gainesville
By Evan Echave | Oct. 24, 2013Enlightenment is coming to Gainesville.
METRO
Local attorney releasing audio books of her romance novels
By Briana Erickson | Oct. 24, 2013When Dianne Farb was 47, she made herself a promise — to become a published author by age 50.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
The Rally: Who will win the Gamecocks-Tigers matchup on Saturday?
By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 24, 2013Phillip: Adam, do you know why chickens live on farms? Because they wouldn’t survive in the zoo. Sure, the joke is corny, but the point is prescient — No. 5 Missouri will continue its improbable season and take care of business against No. 21 South Carolina on Saturday at home.
METRO
After rough journey, pastor paints houses in revitalization effort
By Ashley Crane | Oct. 24, 2013Straining to take extra care with each stroke, he brushed the last coat of periwinkle paint onto the trim of Ms. Connie Williams’ home on Saturday.
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SOCCER
Freshman looking to help UF change losing trend
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 24, 2013Savannah Jordan has never stepped foot on Tennessee’s turf.
METRO
ARTWALK to showcase architecture projects
By Nicole Early | Oct. 24, 2013UF students and local architects will showcase the creative side of architecture.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida looking for new scoring options entering season
By GORDON STREISAND< | Oct. 24, 2013The best defense is a good offense.
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BUSINESS
Mindtree celebrates first year in Gainesville
By Thomas Lynn | Oct. 24, 2013Two UF seniors stood side by side with their feet planted on the carpet and hands raised in the air like goalies. They swatted at the air, trying to hit a virtual ball on a TV screen.
METRO
Rosa Parks honored by Gainesville Community
By Kathy Pierre | Oct. 24, 2013The Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee honored Rosa Parks on the eighth anniversary of her death Thursday.
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VOLLEYBALL
UF still in hunt for SEC title
By RJ Schaffer | Oct. 24, 2013Despite sweeping nine consecutive opponents earlier this season, the Gators are still battling to win the program’s 20th Southeastern Conference title.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Three Gators advance in singles day after Day 1 of USTA Clay Court Invite
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Oct. 24, 2013Following a day of competition, Kourtney Keegan, Stefani Stojic, and Belinda Woolcock have all advanced to the singles round of 16 at the USTA Collegiate Clay Court Invitational in Orlando.
