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

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF pitching staff brings experienced arms, talented newcomer

By Patrick Pinak | Jan. 13, 2016

Florida’s rotation figures to be one of the best in the nation.

Women's basketball coach Amanda Butler calls out a play during the second half of Florida's 76-70 loss to Mississippi State on Jan. 3 in the O'Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF women's hoops to face similar style in visiting Bulldogs

By Ethan Bauer | Jan. 13, 2016

The Gators have had success this season by playing balanced basketball, and they’re about to meet a team that does the same.

About 50 participants came together on Jan. 13, 2016 at the Institute of Black Culture to walk through UF’s campus, lighting candles along the way and kicking off a month-long celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History month.

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UF, community reflect on voting rights at MLK vigil

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 13, 2016

UF President Kent Fuchs walked with students Wednesday night across campus, taking a look at voting rights through U.S. history.

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Local events to honor MLK Jr.

By RaSheba Jones | Jan. 13, 2016

UF is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

NEWS | SFC

SFC Senate approves $2000 request

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2016

The Santa Fe College Student Senate debated Wednesday evening whether to approve a nearly $2,000 overflow request from the Global Society club.

Alabama coach Avery Johnson gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Mississippi won 74-66. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

NEWS | CAMPUS

By the Numbers: Breaking down first-year SEC coaches

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 12, 2016

You’d have to trek back over a decade to find the last time the Southeastern Conference underwent a coaching overhaul like the one that occurred before the start of the 2015-16 season.

UF coach Jim McElwain points to the crowd during Gator Walk prior to Florida's 20-14 overtime win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, 2015.

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Column: McElwain showcases polish on ESPN

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 12, 2016

The Gators may not have made it to the national title game for their 15th opportunity of the season, but Jim McElwain still had a chance to provide input on the national title game.

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Florida bills could waive some fees and tuition

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 12, 2016

Florida’s 2016 legislative session started Tuesday, bringing in hundreds of bills – two of which could waive fees and tuition for graduate assistants at state universities.

Robert Felder (far left) poses for a photo at the factory day care in Bangladesh on June 3, 2015. The 21-year-old said he founded his company, which donates paris of shorts to children in poverty, after visiting a local clothing factory.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student's company donates clothes to kids

By Nicole LaReau | Jan. 12, 2016

A UF student is expanding his clothes donation program in Bangladesh.

Sen. Michael Christ (Graduate, Access) hugs Student Body President Joselin Padron-Rasines on Tuesday night at Christ's last Senate meeting.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Senate meets with UF arts programs

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 12, 2016

UF Student Government held Tuesday night’s Senate meeting in the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Access Party founder says goodbye at his final Senate

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 12, 2016

UF student senators from both parties gave their thanks to Michael Christ (Graduate, Access) at his last meeting Tuesday night.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to upgrade and change name of online registration system

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 12, 2016

UF’s online system for class registration will be getting a new name and upgrade.

Joe, owner of the Wing Zone on University Avenue, gives change to Chasen Barrett, a 19-year-old UF computer science student. Wing Zone is will be opening a new location on the ground floor of the Reitz Union in early February.

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Wing Zone returns to UF

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 12, 2016

In 1991, two UF students started selling chicken wings in the kitchen of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

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Research Roundup: Mine water and mosquitoes

Jan. 12, 2016

Mine water purified more quickly using electric fields

Abebe Taffere, a 35-year-old UF first-year archaeology graduate student, sifts through a box of stones, which he used to construct a tool. Taffere is a member of “UF and Ethiopia,” a course that is sending 10 students to an archaeological excavation in Ethiopia.

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UF students prepare for Ethiopia trip

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 11, 2016

Abebe Taffere will see his family in Ethiopia this February.

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UF donates money for more streetlights

By Katelyn Newberg | Jan. 11, 2016

UF and Gainesville are working together to install streetlights near campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student starts group to increase lottery chances

By Melissa Gomez | Jan. 11, 2016

At 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, UF students will watch as the U.S. Powerball numbers are called.

UF forward Justin Leon corrals a rebound during Florida’s 68-62 win over LSU on Jan. 9, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Notebook: JUCO transfer Justin Leon earning minutes

By IAN COHEN | Jan. 11, 2016

One year and five days ago, Justin Leon led Shawnee Community College with 18 points and 10 rebounds, finishing second in field goal attempts for the Saints in their loss to Southwestern Illinois.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Congenital Heart Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Kayla Solem | Jan. 11, 2016

Connie Nixon remembers when Mateo Hernandez came to UF, fighting for his life before he was born.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New kid in town: Bioscience director chosen

By Sara Marino | Jan. 11, 2016

UF’s Sid Martin Biosciences Institute director is looking to involve UF students.