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Grace Tidwell, a 2010 UF graduate, poses on a bicycle. Tidwell will be biking North Carolina to California, with Bike and Build, a nonprofit organization that builds affordable housing.

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UF alumna to bike across US

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 18, 2011

Grace Tidwell’s experience on two wheels didn’t expand beyond pedaling her “cheap” bike to get to class.

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SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

King takes NCAA vault title as UF falls short of Super Six

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 17, 2011

Florida’s season came to a disappointing close Friday night, but one Gator left Cleveland as a national champion.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators prep for NCAAs

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 14, 2011

The Gators have wasted no time flexing their imaginations in the days leading up to this weekend’s NCAA Championships.

Matt Tripp

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Cheerful Caquatto brings spirit to NCAA-bound Gators

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 12, 2011

As the team is sitting on the mats, anxiously waiting for its last practice at the O’Connell Center to begin, Mackenzie Caquatto playfully tackles teammate Marissa King.

NEWS | FEATURES

Study finds exposure to hookah raises carbon monoxide levels

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 11, 2011

Shea Michaels enjoys an infusion of Gator spirit when he lights up.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Before NCAAs, UF focusing on beam routines, energy

By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 6, 2011

As the most important meet of the season draws near, the Gators will be faced with a special test: mending two areas that need perfecting before the NCAA National Championships in two weeks.

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