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'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah to perform at UF

By Katelyn Newberg | Mar. 17, 2016

Comedian Trevor Noah is coming to UF.

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Research Roundup: Bacteria, algae, lasers

Mar. 17, 2016

Bacteria found to possibly prevent cavities

Lucas Sanders, a 19-year-old UF computer engineering freshman, performs a selected scene from Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” as Benedick alongside Sarah Emily Hall, a 20-year-old UF psychology sophomore, as Beatrice on the Library West Breezeway on Thursday evening.

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The Bard in the boy: unity through Shakespeare in the Park

By Molly Donovan | Mar. 17, 2016

Lucas Sanders thought his passion for acting would end after he graduated high school.

Debbie Maciel poses for a promotional photo for the “Harn Museum of Dance” event on Saturday. About 70 dancers from the UF’s School of Theatre and Dance will perform from 1 to 4 p.m., combining a variety of the visual arts and dance.

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The Harn hosts its first Harn Museum of Dance Event on Saturday

By Leah Marshall | Mar. 17, 2016

UF students will perform ballet, hip hop and West African dances Saturday.

Jason Nance, a UF associate law professor, spoke to students about racially disproportional punishment and incarceration rates during the last seminar of UF Levin College of Law’s “Race in the News” series on Thursday.

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Law professor discusses school-to-prison pipeline

By Nate Phillips | Mar. 17, 2016

Between 2011 and 2012, about 92,000 students were arrested at school, Jason Nance, a UF associate law professor, told students Thursday.

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Orange and Brew introduces Trivia Night

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 17, 2016

Students can now test their knowledge of topics including popular culture and history every Thursday.

Kelly Barnhill pitches during the second game of UF's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 27, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Kelly Barnhill leads Florida softball in shutout over Winthrop

By Matt Brannon | Mar. 16, 2016

On Wednesday, Kelly Barnhill shut out Winthrop.

Cam Dillard jogs off the field after Florida's 41-7 loss to Michigan on Jan. 1, 2016, in the Citrus Bowl.

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Florida offensive line hoping to improve with healthy group

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 16, 2016

Last year, Florida’s offensive line was simply trying to tread water.

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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Driving Force: Ronni Williams willing Florida to postseason

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 16, 2016

Ronni Williams knew something was off.

UF defensive lineman Caleb Brantley lines up during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Notebook: Caleb Brantley hoping to break out on defensive line

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 16, 2016

Beneath the shoulder pads that he put on for the first time this spring, Caleb Brantley’s shirt was tucked in.

Teammates celebrate with Natalie Hinds after her leg of the 400 meter freestyle relay during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF women’s swimming and diving off to slow start at the NCAAs

By Sean Doty | Mar. 16, 2016

Fast starts have been a motto for Florida swimming coach Gregg Troy all season.

Hunter Hayes performs at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Wednesday night, opening with his song “Tattoo.”

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Hayes, Pope play at O'Connell Center

By Molly Donovan | Mar. 16, 2016

Four-time Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes jumped up and down as he played a blue electric guitar at his concert Wednesday night.

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Students write peaceful messages on Plaza

By Daniel Smithson | Mar. 16, 2016

A 12-foot-long plywood wall reading “Peace, Art, Israel,” greeted students on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.

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Annual speaker event TEDxUF sells out

By Brian White | Mar. 16, 2016

In an hour and 20 minutes, TEDxUF 2016 sold out Wednesday night.

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Norman Hall receives $14.1 million for renovations

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 16, 2016

“CONGRATS to the EduGator Nation!!” Glenn Good, the dean of the College of Education, wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon.

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Guest Column: The biggest and best investment of my life

Mar. 16, 2016

A college degree is expensive. For me, it has been the biggest investment of my life.

Florida center John Egbunu (15) lays the ball to the basket past North Florida guard Beau Beech (2) during NCAA college basketball action in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., Tuesday, March 15, 2016. (Gary Lloyd McCullough/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

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UF dominates UNF in NIT opener

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 15, 2016

Florida’s seventh three-pointer came from Kasey Hill, who dribbled up the court and pulled up behind the arc early in the shot clock, a decision that usually makes coach Mike White shake his head in frustration.

Nelson Maldonado celebrates after hitting a home run during the second inning of Florida's 6-0 win over FSU on Tuesday night.

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Florida baseball shuts out Florida State

By Patrick Pinak | Mar. 15, 2016

Nelson Maldonado may be a freshman, but he rose to the occasion in his first game against FSU.

Alejandro Tosti follows through on a swing at the 2016 SunTrust Gator Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Inconsistency, mental errors plaguing men’s golf

By Ray Boone | Mar. 15, 2016

The Florida men’s golf team has found a formula for success so far this season.

Aleshia Ocasio (middle) high fives a teammate during Florida's doubleheader sweep of Jacksonville on Feb. 17, 2016, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

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Gators softball looking to rebound against Winthrop

By Brian Lee | Mar. 15, 2016

The Florida softball team is in an unusual situation.