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Circus coming to town

By Fatemah Albader | Mar. 17, 2013

After a six-year absence, an American-style circus will be back in Gainesville for a two-day performance.

NEWS | CAMPUS

City commissioner candidate, UF student wants to represent UF

Mar. 17, 2013

Gator Nation,

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Searching for the perfect schedule

By Abbie Dorwart | Mar. 17, 2013

The perfect schedule can be difficult to coordinate. You may put together a perfect schedule off of the course listings, but when it comes time to register through ISIS, you may find that all the time slots you want have already been taken. So, for your upcoming scheduling needs, here is how to put together the perfect class schedule.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Uncommon majors I: linguistics — more than speaking the language

By Valerie Crum | Mar. 17, 2013

Ever wanted to simply learn about language? Discover why a common greeting like “hello” varies between cultures? Study how language is processed in the brain?

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Tweet ‘til you’re dead — and then some

By Nathalie Dortonne | Mar. 17, 2013

The living dead is back with a vengeance and a 140-character limit.

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Nonprofit hopes shop will get veterans outdoors

By Meghan Pryce | Mar. 17, 2013

Dave McDaid was living in New York during Sept. 11. A few days after, he left because of the uncertainty of what could happen next.

Sophomore right fielder Connor Mitchell (13) swings during Florida’s 11-5 loss to Kentucky on Saturday at McKethan Stadium. Mitchell went 3 for 8 in the Gators' series against the Wildcats.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF drops SEC series to UK

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Mar. 17, 2013

The Gators are still waiting for everything to come together.

Junior forward Will Yeguete attempts a layup during Florida’s 66-40 victory against Vanderbilt on March 6 in the O’Connell Center. Yeguete underwent arthroscopic debridement on his right knee Wednesday.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

March Madness preview: East Region

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 17, 2013

The Favorite: Indiana

Junior center Patric Young (right) attempts a hook shot during Florida’s 66-40 win against Vanderbilt on March 6 in the O’Connell Center. .

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Greg’s tips for ‘March Madness’ survival

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 17, 2013

With Sunday’s announcement of the NCAA Tournament field, bracket season is finally upon us. Here are a few tips to help you win your pool.

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Food Truck Rally comes back stronger

By Jewel Midelis | Mar. 17, 2013

London Morrogh bit into a fried chicken and waffle slider at the second Food Truck Rally on Saturday night.

Senior guard Kenny Boynton (1) takes it to the basket during Florida’s 66-63 loss to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament final on March 17 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Boynton and the Gators have lost in the Elite Eight each of the last two years.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators lose SEC tourney title, earn No. 3 seed

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 17, 2013

After falling 66-63 to Ole Miss on Sunday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament final, Florida will travel to Austin, Texas, for the NCAA Tournament.