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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Post responsibly: Offensive social media use still rampant

Jan. 15, 2014

It’s 2014, and social media has such a pervasive influence on modern life that the Modern Language Association created guidelines for citing tweets within academic papers. Home-improvement franchise Lowe’s uses Vine to produce six-second home-repair tutorials. And any individual — from unknown PR executives to UF football recruits — can be raked over the coals for posting offensive jokes online.

THE AVENUE

Fresh Picked 1/16/14

By Alexa Volland | Jan. 15, 2014

See it: "Good People"

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Miley Cyrus announced as face of Marc Jacobs

By Olivia Muenter | Jan. 15, 2014

Miley Cyrus is once again creating a massive buzz in the entertainment world, carrying her 2013 media domination into the new year. Announced last week, Cyrus is officially the face of Marc Jacobs’ spring 2014 campaign, a major collaboration for the 21-year-old “Bangerz” singer.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Trophy hunting: Golden Globes bring comedy, snubs and surprises

By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 15, 2014

As the first big awards show of the year, the Golden Globes showcased the typical red carpet fodder: snubs, surprises and a lot of celebrities drinking.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Sorry, Siri: ‘Her’ brings hope, comedic genius to the big screen

By Harold Shaw | Jan. 15, 2014

I was too depressingly excited for this movie. My nerves got the best of me as I was approaching the box office, and my hand started to shake in the realization that I was about to see Spike Jonze’s new movie.

Hilary White displays her artwork at the Holographic Teeth exhibition inside Central Florida Office Plus. The exhibit opened Saturday, and White’s work will be displayed alongside Steven Speir’s through Jan. 31.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

New graffiti-inspired exhibit opens in Gainesville gallery

By Ashley Kobza | Jan. 15, 2014

A new exhibition is offering locals art they can sink their teeth into.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

As vinyls make a comeback, Gainesville locals notice the popularity

By Samantha Blend | Jan. 15, 2014

Vinyl might be too mainstream.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Another big flip: Gators land four-star defensive tackle Holley

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 15, 2014

Thomas Holley, a Penn State verbal commit, is flipping to Florida, Rivals.com reported Wednesday morning.

Graphic design freshman Matthew Flannigan, 19, casts his vote for chairs to go in the renovated Reitz Union. His favorite is No. 11 because it’s “comfortable and convenient” with built-in desk and outlets.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students vote to pick furniture for future Reitz Union

By Kevin Sathyanath | Jan. 14, 2014

As part of the Make it Reitz campaign, students are invited to voice their opinions this week on which chair they might be sitting in after construction is completed.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Reddit co-founder to come to UF campus for talk on Friday

By Christina Bicknell | Jan. 14, 2014

UF’s Entrepreneurship Club will be hosting a chat Friday between two cyber celebrities about their experiences with their companies.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Flu shots available at UF Student Health Care Center

By Lynna Lawrence | Jan. 14, 2014

The UF Student Health Care Center reordered a limited amount of flu vaccines for students in response to severe local cases.

Michael Frazier II prepares to shoot during Florida’s 72-50 win against Georgia on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center. Frazier finished with a career-high 21 points.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Frazier’s shooting secures record home streak

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 14, 2014

The last time the Gators had a home winning streak of 24 games, Billy Donovan was coaching Joakim Noah, Corey Brewer and Al Horford to two straight national championships.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF women’s basketball player charged in robbery conspiracy

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 14, 2014

A prominent UF women’s basketball player was suspended indefinitely after Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies took her into custody Friday.

Tyler Murphy looks to pass during UF’s loss to LSU in Baton Rouge, La., on Oct. 12, 2013. Murphy, who started six games for Florida in 2013, enrolled at Boston College after transferring in December 2013.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Roper looks to improve quarterbacks

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Jan. 14, 2014

Florida’s list of starting quarterbacks the past four seasons has been a who’s who of wasted talent and missed opportunity.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Christian Aguilar murder trial delayed as lawyers prepare

Jan. 14, 2014

Pedro Bravo appeared before another new judge for his sixth case management hearing Tuesday.

Offensive line coach Mike Summers at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Early enrollees look to make quick impact for reeling Florida

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 14, 2014

National Signing Day is fewer than three weeks away, and despite Florida currently having 20 commits — including nine early enrollees on campus — there is still a lot of work to be done on the recruiting trail.

Elliot Grasso, Senate President Pro-Tempore, presents the Resolution Supporting the Implementation of Self-Service Bike Repair Stations On Campus on Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student Senate honors victim’s family, supports bike repair stations

By Hanna Marcus | Jan. 14, 2014

With one bill approved, two resolutions unanimously passed and three newly appointed permanent replacement seats set in place, Tuesday night’s Student Senate meeting was productive.

UF gymnastics coach Rhonda Faehn's freshmen struggled early in the season.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Mixed results for freshmen in first meet

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 14, 2014

Claire Boyce and Silvia Colussi-Pelaez may not be close in height, but Florida’s two freshmen are close. They see a lot of each other, both at practice and when they get home.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Recruits look to bolster Florida lineup in middle of season

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 14, 2014

Two new recruits have joined the Gators men’s swimming and diving team. Sophomore Nick Alexiou, a transfer from Virginia, and Enzo Martinez, a freshman from Uruguay, both enrolled for the spring semester and have been cleared by the NCAA to compete.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students deliver coffee through GoJoe

By Kathryn Allaben | Jan. 14, 2014

From now on, UF students will not have to wait in line or leave their seats at the library to grab a cup of coffee.

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