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The Chinese Student Association Dance Team presents a dance that portrays a legend involving a tragic love story and alludes to the origin of the Mid-Autumn festival.
METRO

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival brings families together

The Mid-Autumn Festival, which is every Oct. 4, celebrates family, community and giving thanks in the Chinese culture. The holiday typically falls on a full moon and is commemorated with eating traditional Chinese pastries called mooncakes and solving riddles.


UF cornerback Marco Wilson stands on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in 2017.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Marco Wilson steps out of brother’s shadow and into the spotlight

It wasn’t flashy. No, it was a simple gesture. The waving of his arms across his body, as if to tell his waiter he had no room for dessert, and a couple nods to about 90,000 screaming fans. That was Marco Wilson’s reaction after smacking the ball away from Tennessee receiver Marquez Callaway two weeks ago on what was probably the most important play of his young career. It wasn’t ornate. It wasn’t over-the-top. But it was something. For Marco Wilson, there’s always something.


UF cornerback CJ Henderson stands during Florida's 33-17 loss against Michigan Sept. 2, 2017 at At&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

CJ Henderson an ‘outlier’ among freshman defensive backs

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, two days before his high school’s annual rivalry game against Belen Jesuit, Chris Merritt thought about the typical Miami football player. The one with all the scholarship offers. The one with the college recruiters he knows on a first-name basis. The one with the attitude. The one with the arrogance.


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