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Will Yeguete warms up before Florida’s 67-61 win against Kansas on Dec. 10, 2013, in the O’Connell Center. Yeguete has started all 16 of the Gators’ game this season, averaging 24.3 minutes and 4.9 rebounds per game. After a strong performance against Georgia on Tuesday, Yeguete and Florida will take on Auburn in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday.

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Yeguete receives much-deserved rest after tiring stretch

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 16, 2014

All play and no rest made Will Yeguete a tired man.

Kytra Hunter performs a floor routine during the NCAA Regionals on April 6, 2013, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF looking to remedy errors

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 16, 2014

Florida has not lost to Auburn in a decade — an impressive reign that will be tested tonight at 8 in UF’s Southeastern Conference opener in Auburn, Ala.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Jan. 13. UF hosted Friday Night Lights on Friday for its top prospects.

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Coaching staff hits recruiting trail to shore up 2014 class

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 16, 2014

Gators coaches are hitting the road to finish off the 2014 class strong with fewer than three weeks until National Signing Day.

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Pull out the capes and neon wigs: Gainesville fans unite at SwampCon

By Abigail Doupnik | Jan. 16, 2014

Calling all Trekkies, Whovians and PokeMasters of Florida: It’s that time of year again.

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Students jump onto new TransLoc Rider app bandwagon

By Jade Castro | Jan. 16, 2014

An updated version of the widely used TransLoc app might help Gainesville Regional Transit System bus riders get their mornings in gear a little faster.

Renderings show plans for the renovation of the Plaza of the Americas

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Plaza of the Americas upgrades to include more seating

By Alexia Fernandez | Jan. 16, 2014

The Plaza of the Americas may see renovations, including more seating areas and a designated area for Krishna Lunch.

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StoryCorps to give Gainesville residents voice with recorded interviews

By Elizabeth Renda | Jan. 16, 2014

Residents of Gainesville have an opportunity to have their stories archived in the Library of Congress or to potentially be featured on National Public Radio.

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Gainesville residents stoked for Woodstock at Phillips Center

By Monique Hernandez | Jan. 16, 2014

Gators can get psychedelic this weekend at a Woodstock-inspired concert.

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Thomas Center exhibits artist's quilts

By Daniella de la Campa | Jan. 16, 2014

A quilt exhibit by a local artist has stitched its way into the art scene.

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UF to revamp ISIS, mobile technology

By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 16, 2014

To keep online services from lagging behind, UF is proceeding with plans to modernize its current student record system.

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GatorNights now LaterNights, will start at 8

By Alexia Marchetti | Jan. 15, 2014

Students preparing for the Spring start of GatorNights should note a time change.

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Santa Fe student arrested for shooting BB gun at Woodlands guard

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 15, 2014

A Santa Fe College student was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge and held in jail with a $15,000 bond after police said he tried to shoot a BB gun at a security guard.

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Krishna Lunch moves twice, now near bike lanes

By Alexia Fernandez | Jan. 15, 2014

Bikers on campus have a new obstacle to avoid — Krishna Lunchers.

Will Muschamp and his coaching staff successfully flipped four-star recruit Thomas Holley from Penn State after flipping Jalen Tabor from Arizona just last week.

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Four-star DT Holley flips to UF

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 15, 2014

Thomas Holley, a Penn State verbal commit, is flipping to Florida, Rivals.com reported Wednesday morning.

Cory McGee (right) runs at the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships at the Mark Bostick Golf Course on Nov. 23, 2013. She won the 800-meter run at the UAB Invite.

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UF seeks to continue success after strong showing at UAB Invite

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Jan. 15, 2014

Talent can only take you so far; it’s hard work that can take you further.

Graphic design freshman Matthew Flannigan, 19, casts his vote for chairs to go in the renovated Reitz Union. His favorite is No. 11 because it’s “comfortable and convenient” with built-in desk and outlets.

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UF students vote to pick furniture for future Reitz Union

By Kevin Sathyanath | Jan. 14, 2014

As part of the Make it Reitz campaign, students are invited to voice their opinions this week on which chair they might be sitting in after construction is completed.

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Reddit co-founder to come to UF campus for talk on Friday

By Christina Bicknell | Jan. 14, 2014

UF’s Entrepreneurship Club will be hosting a chat Friday between two cyber celebrities about their experiences with their companies.

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Flu shots available at UF Student Health Care Center

By Lynna Lawrence | Jan. 14, 2014

The UF Student Health Care Center reordered a limited amount of flu vaccines for students in response to severe local cases.

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UF women’s basketball player charged in robbery conspiracy

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 14, 2014

A prominent UF women’s basketball player was suspended indefinitely after Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies took her into custody Friday.

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Christian Aguilar murder trial delayed as lawyers prepare

Jan. 14, 2014

Pedro Bravo appeared before another new judge for his sixth case management hearing Tuesday.