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UF freshman defensive back Chauncey Gardner returns one of his two interceptions during Florida's 30-3 win over Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Monday, Jan. 2, at Raymond James Stadium.

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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: Young players give UF confidence

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 3, 2017

Chauncey Gardner’s jersey was dirty.

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UF Housing to improve Wi-Fi in residence halls

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 3, 2017

When Alcino Donadel does homework in his room at Beaty Towers, he worries about the Wi-Fi connection faltering.

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Students make New Year’s resolutions

By Mari Faiello | Jan. 3, 2017

In 2017, Jazzmin Favours wants to grow more as a person.

UF's Bat Houses sit half a mile from Corry Village Apartments.

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New campus ‘Bat Barn’ scheduled for February opening

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 3, 2017

When the bats living across from Lake Alice fly home every night, they will soon have a new place to rest.

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Student Activities and Involvement unveils new GatorConnect website

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 3, 2017

With a recently improved GatorConnect site, student organizations should be able to schedule events more easily.

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UF ranks among top in nation in doctoral graduates

By Romy Ellenbogen | Jan. 3, 2017

UF ranks among the nation’s top universities for doctoral graduates and Hispanic and Latino students with doctoral degrees.

President Kent Fuchs appears on the JumboTron as he welcomes doctoral graduates, families and friends to the Fall Commencement ceremony in the newly renovated Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Friday, December 16, 2016. Friday’s ceremony was the first since the building’s renovation.

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Doctoral graduates first to walk in newly-renovated O’Connell Center

By Paige Fry | Jan. 3, 2017

About 260 UF doctoral students wearing decorated caps became the first class to graduate in the renovated Stephen C. O’Connell Center last month.

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UF doctoral students develop mind-controlled drones

By Paige Fry | Jan. 3, 2017

As about 15 UF students raced drones across Ustler Hall, no remotes could be seen.

From left: Lawrence Cai, Kristina Goodwin, Raul Fagundez, AJ Kerwin, Olivia Menze and Lyanna Powell pose in Lima, Peru on their volunteering trip during Winter Break. The group volunteered their time with UF's chapter of MEDLIFE to provide free healthcare to villages in the outskirts of the city.

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UF students volunteer in Peru over Winter Break

By Jimena Tavel | Jan. 3, 2017

Six UF students spent their Winter Break working at medical clinics in Lima, Peru.

The SPT0346-52 hyper-starburst galaxy, which produces stars at an unusually high rate.

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UF researchers help discover hyper-starburst galaxy

By Isaac Heller | Jan. 1, 2017

UF researchers have helped discover a galaxy that produces stars at an unusually high rate.

Florida's Ronni Williams shoots the ball during UF's 92-69 loss to Kentucky in the SEC Tournament on March 4, 2016, in the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

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UF women's basketball drops SEC opener to Auburn

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 1, 2017

Ronni Williams apologized to her teammates at halftime.

UF forward Ronni Williams goes for a layup during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Williams powers UF women's basketball past Florida A&M

By Dylan Dixon | Dec. 21, 2016

After traveling a whopping 8,289 miles over the past six weeks, the Florida women’s basketball team has finally completed its 12-game road trip to open the 2016-17 regular season.

KeVaughn Allen dunks during Florida's 94-71 win over the University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the O'Connell Center on Dec. 21, 2016.

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Gators clobber Little Rock to open renovated O’Dome

By Matt Brannon | Dec. 21, 2016

GAINESVILLE — KeVaughn Allen christened his new home by torching his old one.

Survivors for Research presenting their yearly donation to Dr. Jonothan Licht, Director of the Cancer Center, and a group of breast cancer researchers. From Left: Dr. Wingard, Dr. Licht, Barb Thomas, Tammy Bernard, Dr. Beverly Roberts, Cheri Knecht, Terry Weber, Brian Sevier, Dr. Coy Heldermon.

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Gainesville nonprofit donates money for cancer research

By Paige Fry | Dec. 21, 2016

A Gainesville nonprofit made its first donation of $15,000 to the UF Health Cancer Center on Monday to research an uncommon but deadly form of cancer.

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UF club crafts bug ornaments for Christmas

By Margaret Schloss | Dec. 20, 2016

The UF entomology club is decorating bugs with Santa Claus hats and fake snow to sell as ornaments for Christmas.

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Doctoral graduates first to walk in newly renovated O’Connell Center

By Paige Fry | Dec. 16, 2016

About 260 UF doctoral students wearing decorated caps became the first class to graduate in the renovated Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Friday.

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Accent event canceled after threatening Facebook comment

By Paige Fry | Dec. 6, 2016

Arianna Huffington’s Tuesday-night appearance at UF was canceled following an online comment referencing a political assassin.

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UF School of Music announces new director to start July 1

By Mary-Lou Watkinson | Dec. 6, 2016

A UF piano professor has been named director of UF’s School of Music.

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Sustainable UF collecting items for donation, safe disposal

By Amanda Nardi | Dec. 6, 2016

As they clean before Winter Break, people can donate gently used clothes and items today.

Minority Leader Ford Dwyer delivers a final speech to Student Senate in the Reitz Union on Tuesday evening. Dwyer is resigning his seat as senator to focus on his law-school studies next semester.

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Access minority leader resigns from Senate

By Katelyn Newberg | Dec. 6, 2016

While in his third term serving in Student Government’s Student Senate, Access Party Minority Leader Ford Dwyer resigned from his seat Tuesday night.