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Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida’s win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics team’s perfect 10s a product of relaxed attitude

By Alejandro López | Jan. 31, 2016

Practice makes perfect.

Chris Chiozza signals a play as he drives down the court during Florida’s win over West Virginia on Jan. 30, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF helps NCAA Tourney resume with win over West Virginia

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 31, 2016

As February approaches, men’s basketball teams around the country are looking for big wins to give them an edge when March rolls around. Resumes are being examined for a possible tournament berth.

UF’s Logan Shore pitches during Florida’s 14-3 win against South Carolina on April 10, 2015, at McKethan Satdium.

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Column: Four preseason observations for UF baseball

By Luis Torres | Jan. 31, 2016

The Florida baseball team has high expectations entering the 2016 season.

Alejandro Tosti putts during the 2015 SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 14.

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UF men’s golf opens Spring season at Sea Best Invitational

By Ray Boone | Jan. 31, 2016

After a successful fall, the no. 12 Florida’s men’s golf team is set to begin Spring play today at the Sea Best Invitational in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

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Florida women’s golf to tee off at the Florida Challenge

By Alfredo Morales | Jan. 31, 2016

Spring semester is in full swing, and for the No. 12 UF women’s golf team, it’s time for this year’s Florida Challenge, hosted by South Florida.

Students learn to dance a Bhangra routine outside the Reitz Union on Saturday morning. The Asian American Student Union hosted the Pop It to the Polls event to encourage students to register while learning how to dance.

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Asian American Student Union hosts dance, voting event

By Melissa Rodriguez | Jan. 31, 2016

Students learned to bust a move while registering to vote Saturday.

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Gator Career Closet now taking donations

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 31, 2016

Students can now donate professional clothes to help students land jobs.

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Student offices open in the Reitz Union

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 31, 2016

Two organizations are moving into the Reitz Union today.

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UF students host Model UN, high school students participate

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 31, 2016

High school students from across the state travelled to UF this weekend to debate global issues while acting in two new committees.

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Experience Islamic traditions with appreciation month

By Rebecca White | Jan. 31, 2016

Students can now wear hijabs and get free henna tattoos as part of Islam Appreciation Month.

Diego Hidalgo returns a serve during Florida's 6-1 win over Troy on Jan. 17, 2016, at the Ring Tennis Complex.

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UF men's tennis falls to Trojans in second straight loss

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 30, 2016

After starting off the year with a series of strong performances in doubles play, Florida’s men’s tennis team suffered a setback against Southern California on Saturday that would ultimately cost them their fourth victory of the season.

Caeleb Dressel touches the wall at the end of his 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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Gators swimming and diving dominate Vols in regular season finale

By Sean Doty | Jan. 30, 2016

There is perhaps no better way for a team to finish the regular season then by prevailing over a conference rival.

UF track and field coach Mike Holloway talks with mid-distance runner Andres Arroyo on the final day of the 2015 Florida Relays on Saturday at the Percy Beard Track.

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UF track & field comes out strong at first day of Razorback Invitational

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 29, 2016

After one day of competition, Florida’s No. 1-ranked men’s team and No. 6-ranked women’s team have nothing to be disappointed with.

UF gymnast Bridget Sloan (right) celebrates with teammate Kennedy Baker after Baker scored a perfect 10.0 on her floor exercise routine during Florida's win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida defeats ‘Bama behind three perfect 10s

By Alejandro López | Jan. 29, 2016

The Gators knew they needed to seize control early.

UF's Carla Batchelor 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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Close Call: Gators edge past Razorbacks in overtime

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 28, 2016

With 4.2 seconds to play and Florida trailing by two at Arkansas, the Gators inbounded the ball.

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Warrington College starts Human Library

By Cecilia Mazanec | Jan. 28, 2016

Danielle Gertner is excited for the day her Warrington Welcome students will learn from people, not paper.

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Florida track & field faces stiff competition at Razorback Invitational

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 28, 2016

In the first competition of a new season, athletes can either shine or learn what their weaknesses are.

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UF Brazil study abroad trip to monitor Zika virus

By Meryl Kornfield | Jan. 28, 2016

The Center for Latin American Studies is monitoring Zika virus before a new study abroad program occurs in Brazil.

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SCOTUS associate justice speaks to UF law students

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 28, 2016

A bomb-sniffing dog searched Stephany Ashton’s class Wednesday morning, and she was asked to hand over her cell phone.

UF's Alex McMurtry performs on bars during Florida's win over UCLA on Jan. 15, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida gymnastics faces No. 5 ‘Bama at home

By Alejandro López | Jan. 28, 2016

The Florida gymnastics team’s regular-season slate is set to continue tonight at the O’Connell Center as the Gators take on No. 5 Alabama at 6:45 p.m.