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UF dancers collect food for families

By Andrea Benaim | Mar. 31, 2016

UF dancers are collecting canned food to help families with sick children.

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Board of Trustees gets new members, will take office in June

By Meryl Kornfield | Mar. 31, 2016

UF’s Board of Trustees will have three new members in June.

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Students react to Snapchat updates

By Brittany Spino | Mar. 31, 2016

Students said they felt mixed emotions after the Snapchat app announced efforts to improve communication Tuesday.

Florida quarterback Austin Appleby throws a pass during a Spring practice on March 16, 2016, at the Sanders Practice Fields.

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Austin Appleby enjoying weather, opportunity with Gators

By GRAHAM HACK | Mar. 30, 2016

The warm weather in Florida suits Austin Appleby just fine.

Kevin O'Sullivan (right) visits the mound during Florida's 4-3 win over Missouri on March 18, 2016, at McKethan Stadium.

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Column: Reality check taught Florida baseball valuable lesson

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 30, 2016

Kevin O’Sullivan knew it was only a matter of time.

Grace McLaughlin performs her floor routine during Florida's win over North Carolina on March 11, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Grace McLaughlin making impact on, off the mat for Florida

By Alejandro López | Mar. 30, 2016

On the floor, sophomore gymnast Grace McLaughlin sets the tone.

Brooke Austin hits an open-stance backhand during Florida women's tennis' 4-0 win against Elon on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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Gators women’s tennis hoping to stay undefeated in SEC

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 30, 2016

Julia Sell, head coach of the No. 15 LSU women’s tennis team, knows Florida coach Roland Thornqvist very well.

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UF alumna asks for aid after mother suffers stroke

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 30, 2016

When Mikaela Case woke up Monday morning, she had a voicemail message from Gainesville Police.

Trevor Noah, the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” performs at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night.

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Trevor Noah talks racism, tacos at Phillips Center

By Melissa Gomez | Mar. 30, 2016

Trevor Noah watched as interpreters for the hearing impaired translated everything he said at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night.

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Humans vs. Zombies adds more missions for students

By Joseph Garcia | Mar. 30, 2016

UF students may see more zombies running around on the weekends.

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Composting increases at The Swamp

By Alyssa Weiss | Mar. 30, 2016

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is becoming more environmentally friendly.

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Students collect supplies for Syrian refugees in Florida

By Anayansy Hernandez | Mar. 30, 2016

UF Libertarians collected clothes, canned foods and school supplies on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday.

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Santa Fe College to host Spring Arts Festival

By Cecilia Lemus | Mar. 30, 2016

Santa Fe College is holding its 47th annual Spring Arts Festival in downtown Gainesville. This year is the first time the main stage is at Bo Diddley Plaza.