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The new Chemistry/Chemical Biology building, located on the corner of West University Avenue and Buckman Drive, in January. The building has been under construction for more than two years.

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Chem building halfway done

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 19, 2016

UF is now more than halfway done constructing the new Chemistry/Chemical Biology building.

UF coach Mike White celebrates after a play during Florida’s 77-63 win against Georgia on Jan.2, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Mike White, Florida not shying away from NCAA Tourney hopes

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 18, 2016

After finalizing Florida’s win in Oxford, Mississippi, a place where Mike White ranks as Ole Miss’ No. 8 all-time leader in assists, UF’s coach climbed into the team bus.

Lisette Pellot, an 18-year-old UF political science freshman is one of the site leaders for Keeping Alachua County Beautiful. “It's important for UF to celebrate this and show that we are all whole," Pellot said.

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UF, Santa Fe students give back

By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 18, 2016

UF and Santa Fe College students picked up trash around Gainesville on Monday.

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Reitz to house new startup businesses in Fall

By Gabrielle Calise | Jan. 18, 2016

Up to four new student startups will move into the Reitz Union next Fall.

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UF receives grant to digitize 30 history books

By Chelsea Hansen | Jan. 18, 2016

UF has received a $79,000 grant to digitize out-of-print books.

The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy as confetti falls after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 5, 2015.

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Column: Give women's sports a chance

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 18, 2016

Would you be stunned if Roger Goodell unexpectedly resigned from his post atop the National Football League?

UF’s Dorian Finney-Smith drives into the paint during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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UF's Dorian Finney-Smith leading by example

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Jan. 18, 2016

Dorian Finney-Smith is a self-proclaimed "laid-back dude."

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Break out the condoms: designing with latex

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 18, 2016

UF students will use colorful condoms to create accessories as part of an event to educate students about sexual health.

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Santa Fe Police Department teaches how to react in active shooter scenario

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 18, 2016

While it might be unpleasant to imagine being in the middle of an active shooter situation, knowing how to react is important if the scenario ever presents itself.

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 opens season with wins over Troy and Stetson

By Dylan Dixon | Jan. 17, 2016

Nine months and one day.

UF guard Eleanna Christinaki 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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Gators claw past Tigers with late rally

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 17, 2016

In its last game, Florida was unable to complete a rally after falling behind early against Georgia.

UF guard KeVaughn Allen drives down the court during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida solves shooting struggles in win over Ole Miss

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 16, 2016

There was no one within 10 feet of Kasey Hill.

UF's Bridget Sloan performs her floor exercise routine during Florida's win against UCLA on Jan. 15, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida defeats UCLA in top-ranked matchup

By Alejandro López | Jan. 15, 2016

The stage was set.

UF women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler calls out to guard Eleanna Christinaki at the end of the first half of Florida’s 71-61 loss to Georgia on Jan. 14, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Bulldog Beatdown: Poor shooting leads to Florida loss

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 14, 2016

After riding a rocket of momentum earlier in the week, Florida’s women’s basketball team fell back to earth on Thursday night.

Ericha Fassbender performs her floor routine during Florida's win against Missouri last season.

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Florida faces off against No. 5 UCLA in home opener

By Alejandro López | Jan. 14, 2016

The heavyweight bout of the week has arrived.

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Wiz Khalifa to perform at UF

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 14, 2016

Wiz Khalifa will perform at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in honor of Black History Month.

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Hands works with Miami hospital to aid in liver transplants

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 14, 2016

After ceasing to perform pediatric liver transplant procedures, the UF Health Shands Transplant Center has partnered with a Miami hospital to transfer patients.

Pictured are the handrails installed in the College of Music building last semester to address safety concerns of students and faculty. The handrails are part of an ongoing effort to improve the building, which will receive a $1.2 million roof renovation sometime this year.

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New roof, new year: Renovations begin at College of Music

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 14, 2016

UF’s College of Music will get a new roof this year.

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UF construction takes Vegas

By Lee Nielsen | Jan. 14, 2016

UF construction students will bring their own mock company to compete against 35 schools in a national management competition.

Ariel Bowman, a UF ceramics graduate student, works on her ceramic piece, “A Colossal Collapse,” which was selected by the National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts for its 2016 National Student Juried Exhibition. Two other UF students were also selected.

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Students' animal sculptures to be displayed in exhibition

By Monica Andrade | Jan. 14, 2016

Three UF graduate students were chosen among hundreds to display their ceramic sculptures nationally.