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Willie Royster was almost invisible behind bookshelves holding heaps of Gator merchandise in the Gator Sportshop at Gate 18 of the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Birthright trips not stopped by conflict

By Debora Lima | July 28, 2014

Weeks of airstrikes, elusive cease-fires and a flight ban have not deterred a teen travel program from continuing trips to Israel.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Body president offers new ways to connect with him

By Alex Harris | July 23, 2014

UF students have some new ways to communicate with their Student Body president.

NEWS | SFC

Santa Fe College’s bachelor’s nursing program now accredited

By Rebecca Kravetz | July 23, 2014

New alumna Janice Goodson has big plans.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Study shows gym membership could mean higher GPA

By Claudia Stantzyk-Guzek | July 23, 2014

Brains and brawn might go hand in hand, according to a study that links gym memberships to higher GPAs.

NEWS | CAMPUS

This Week in Social Justice: Alternative breaks

By Lexie Byers | July 22, 2014

When I think of spring break at the University of Florida, I think of road trips, cruises, lots of sun and alcohol and little responsibility.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Growl lineup, new location excites

By Alex Harris | July 21, 2014

When Stephanie Cruz heard the 2014 lineup for Gator Growl, she screamed.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student killed in horrific highway accident

By Steven Katona | July 21, 2014

A semitrailer hit a car carrying five current and former UF students early Sunday morning near Wildwood, Florida, killing one and injuring others.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Police: Florida State University professor was murdered

By The Associated Press | July 21, 2014

TALLAHASSEE — Tallahassee police say a Florida State University professor was the intended target when murdered at his home last week. Investigators have no suspects and are asking for tips from the public.