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Swamp Party vice presidential candidate Joselyn Rivas stands with the party’s presidential candidate Christina Bonarrigo and treasurer candidate Jayce Victor.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Swamp Party Candidates

By Colleen Wright | Feb. 17, 2013

Off to the races.

Jenna Goldman, the Students Party’s vice presidential candidate, stands next to presidential candidate Johnny Castillo and Billy Farrell, the party’s candidate for treasurer.

NEWS | CAMPUS

The Students Party Candidates

By Colleen Wright | Feb. 17, 2013

Off to the races.

Olivia Janowicz prepares to return a serve in a match against Duke in 2011.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Blue Devils snap Gators’ 25-match winning streak

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Feb. 17, 2013

After Olivia Janowicz and Danielle Collins dropped the first doubles match to Duke’s Monica Turewicz and Hanna Mar 8-4, Florida could not get back on track.

Shannon Gilroy fights for possession against Penn State in Florida’s Elite Eight win Saturday. Gilroy scored two goals and led the Gators with six draw controls in the 15-2 victory.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF dominates draw controls in victory against High Point

Feb. 17, 2013

A streaky second half got the job done for the Gators.

Lauren Haeger (17) runs home after hitting a game-tying homer during Florida’s 4-3 victory against Charleston Southern on Feb. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Wild finish caps Florida’s undefeated run at Lipton Invitational

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Feb. 17, 2013

The first five games the Gators played in the Florida Lipton Invitational were ordinary. The Florida offense and pitching staff dominated the competition, and UF picked up five easy victories. However, the last game of the tourney took a different course.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Florida freshman earns third all-around title in victory

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Feb. 17, 2013

What Florida accomplished on Saturday evening had not been done in nearly 21 years.

Sydney Moss pulls up for a jump shot in the second half of Florida's 62-57 loss to Georgia on Sunday. Moss and the Gators are now just 4-8 in the Southeastern Conference.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF loses to Georgia again

Feb. 17, 2013

Another ranked Southeastern Conference foe, another missed opportunity for coach Amanda Butler and the Gators.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Peace Corps is committed to UF

By Elliot Levy | Feb. 17, 2013

The Peace Corps is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the UF community and will have regular recruiter presence on campus.

Kenny Boynton attempts a shot during Florida’s 69-52 victory against Kentucky on Feb. 12 at the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Three-point shooting key in UF win against Auburn

By LANDON WATNICK | Feb. 17, 2013

Before Saturday’s game, Kenny Boynton remembered what happened at Auburn Arena two seasons ago.

Sophomore first baseman Zack Powers hits the second of his two grand slams during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Sunday at McKethan Stadium. Powers, who missed 2012 with a torn labrum, finished the Gator’ series-clinching victory with nine RBI.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Sophomore hits two grand slams, helps clinch series

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Feb. 17, 2013

Zack Powers got his mojo back on Sunday.

METRO

RTS driver arrested on theft charges

By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 17, 2013

Gainesville Police arrested a Regional Transit System bus driver Friday night for allegedly stealing two cellphones.

Brenna Fox, 8, runs with her mother Yael Fox, 32, in the Five Points of Life Kids Marathon. This was their second year participating.

METRO

Runners speed through weekend marathons

By Eleni Kouvatsos | Feb. 17, 2013

The Five Points of Life Foundation and LifeSouth blood bank hosted five races this weekend to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness for blood donations.

METRO

Florida Park Service releases free parks app

By Daniella de la Campa | Feb. 17, 2013

The Florida Park Service has released a free smartphone application that allows users to receive instant access to information on all of Florida’s 171 state parks, trails and historic sites.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Study might give the anxious less to fear

By Mary Velasquez | Feb. 17, 2013

A new study by UF researchers has found a different region of the brain to help control anxiety or fear. This means people could have more control over their anxiety disorders or phobias.

Senior center fielder Cody Dent swings during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Feb. 17 at McKethan Stadium. Dent hit his first career home run against Florida A&M on Monday.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Senior returns to form during first series of final season

By ADAM PINCUS | Feb. 17, 2013

After Sunday’s game ended, clay dotted the right side of Cody Dent’s uniform from his chest to his cleats.

NEWS

Show me the money: The constant search for funds

By Abbie Dorwart | Feb. 17, 2013

Financial aid varies across the student body; some depend on scholarships (academic or needs-based), grants, loans or the goodwill of parents. It can be overwhelming to try and find scholarships so here are some tips on navigating the financial aid mire.

NEWS

Study up on new study spots

By Valerie Crum | Feb. 17, 2013

As exams and midterms are suddenly upon us, the infamous Club West (wink, wink) is already packed with students. I’ll be honest with you, I like the nooks and crannies and blank walls that make homework look comparatively fascinating. I really do. I like the dead silence beyond the first floor, and the quick access to Starbucks (my wallet not so much).