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No drones for Gainesville

By Charlene Hewitt | Feb. 21, 2013

Drones are not coming to Gainesville. "They’re not worth it."

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UF looks to avoid future lulls

Feb. 21, 2013

In the first 17 minutes during Wednesday’s 16-9 win over No. 19 Stony Brook, Florida lifted its foot off the petal and turned on cruise control.

Senior guard Kenny Boynton walks back to play defense after scoring during Florida’s 69-52 victory against Kentucky on Feb. 12 in the O’Connell Center.

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Do not judge Gators’ performance with fickle ‘clutch’ label

By GREG LUCA | Feb. 21, 2013

During the past two seasons, the Gators have not played well in the “clutch.” Fortunately for them, “clutch” probably isn’t real.

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Fightin’ Florida: We’re taking down Russia or something

Feb. 20, 2013

Hold onto your seats, folks. Florida might have just done something awesome. It’s at the expense, though, of Russian lawmaker Vladimir A. Pekhtin.

Swamp Party presidential candidate Christina Bonarrigo is embraced by her mother after winning the majority of votes to become UF Student Body president at the Reitz Union shortly after midnight Thursday.

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About 10,000 cast votes

By Samantha Shavell | Feb. 20, 2013

UF will have its sixth female Student Body president.

This product photo provided by Lay's shows a bag of their Thai-inspired Sriracha flavored potato chips. The new flavor, along with two others - Cheesy Garlic Bread and Chicken & Waffles - will be sold at retailers nationwide starting in mid-February 2013. After trying them, fans have until May to vote for their favorite. The flavor with the most votes in May will stay on store shelves. The other two will be discontinued. (AP Photo/Lay's)

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Lay’s new chip flavors add zing

By Becca Goldring | Feb. 20, 2013

Sriracha, cheesy garlic bread, and chicken and waffles — they have more in common than being staples of a freshmen dorm diet.

Turlington Plaza was packed with more than 800 students dancing to “Harlem Shake” by Baauer on Friday afternoon.

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Harlem Shakes up UF

By Elly Ayres | Feb. 20, 2013

When UF cheerleader and psychology senior Amanda Soule was told to do the “Harlem Shake” during the Florida-Kentucky men’s basketball game Feb. 12, she had no idea what it was.

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Site hopes UF students take note

By Alexa Volland | Feb. 20, 2013

A Canada-based website is looking for UF students to upload their course notes.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Gators basketball player arrested for missing court

By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 20, 2013

Six months after he didn’t appear in court for driving without a valid driver’s license, a UF basketball player was arrested early Wednesday morning.

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UF in striking distance heading into third day of SEC Championships

By ROBERT JUDIN< | Feb. 20, 2013

After the second day of the Southeastern Conference Championships, Florida’s men's swimming and diving team finds itself trailing Auburn for first place 417-412.5.

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Fashion contest gives winner home-based boutique

By Elise Rodriguez | Feb. 20, 2013

College is a time for expression, creativity and independence — but these goals can be hard to pursue without a little cash.

Carlie Needles calls out to her teammates during Florida’s 87-54 victory against Alabama on Feb. 3 in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida struggling down stretch in close contests

Feb. 20, 2013

Three days after losing to No. 13 Georgia on Sunday, coach Amanda Butler silently reminded her squad of its inability to finish games inside the O’Connell Center.

Sophomore Justin Shafer swings during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Sunday at McKethan Stadium.

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Georgia Southern outlasts Florida in extra innings

By ADAM PINCUS | Feb. 20, 2013

When the game started, the Rowdy Reptiles were a group of 20. When Vickash Ramjit had a chance to win it in the ninth, there were 13. And when Georgia Southern finally won it three innings later, only 10 remained.

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Ear prep: Kendrick Lamar playlist

By Courtney Nachla | Feb. 20, 2013

Want to become a Kendrick Lamar fan in time for the show? Drank, as the rapper would suggest.

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Country singer to perform at annual SFC gala

By Ellen Villafuerte | Feb. 20, 2013

Country music artist Lee Greenwood will perform tonight during the annual President’s Gala at Santa Fe College.

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Former Gator inspires engineers to reach for stars

By Alyssa Fisher | Feb. 20, 2013

Member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and Gator alumnus Col. Joe Kittinger spoke to about 400 students and faculty about his contributions to the Red Bull Stratos program Wednesday in the Reitz Union Auditorium.

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UCF suspends all Greek life

Feb. 20, 2013

The University of Central Florida suspended all Greek life Wednesday after reports of hazing and alcohol abuse.

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Gator Dining to throw out plastic

By Erika Oakvik | Feb. 20, 2013

Gator Dining Services plans to eliminate plastic bags in on-campus dining locations.

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To Write Love On Her Arms hosts benefit show

By Meghan Pryce | Feb. 20, 2013

Battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 5 and the divorce of his parents just two years later was too much for Patrick Runfeldt to handle.

Team Koach prepares hamantaschen in a bake-off at UF Hillel on Wednesday. The cookies are filled with fruit, chocolate or other ingredients.

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Bake-off offers sharp competition

By Jaclyn Rosen | Feb. 20, 2013

Students got down and dirty in dough for the annual dog-eat-dog Hamantaschen Bake-Off at UF Hillel on Wednesday night.