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‘Bigalow’ movie star Rob Schneider coming to IRHA event

By Megan Kelly | Mar. 13, 2014

The “Richmeister” is coming to campus.

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UF science research center celebrates opening with donors

By Purvi Pandit | Mar. 13, 2014

One of UF’s largest federal awards has helped create one of six predictive science research facilities in the country on campus.

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UF College of Medicine jumps in national rank

By Monique Hernandez | Mar. 13, 2014

The UF College of Medicine jumped up three spots on Tuesday in the top research medical school rankings in the nation.

Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, a UF assistant professor and activist, supports Graduate Assistants United at the rally against tuition fees on Thursday at Tigert Hall.

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Graduate students rally in support of lowering assistant fees

By Beatrice Dupuy | Mar. 13, 2014

Graduate students lined the steps of Tigert Hall clanging pots and chanting “no more fees” as part of a Graduate Assistants United rally Thursday.

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UF learning labs featured in study

By Jessica Hundley | Mar. 13, 2014

Two UF innovative learning spaces were featured in a recent case study done by manufacturer Steelcase Study Solutions.

Nick Brigandi, a 28-year-old employee at Mother's Pub & Grill, pours a beer on Wednesday afternoon. Brigandi and other employees are preparing for all the business on St. Patrick's Day by wearing shirts from last year's festivities.

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Police: Bargoers should arrange transportation on St. Patrick's Day

By Denise Robinson | Mar. 13, 2014

Students hoping for extra transportation options on St. Patrick’s Day are out of luck.

Chelsea Herndon runs toward first base in Florida’s 6-0 win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Herndon scored the only run in UF’s 1-0 win in Game 2 against Mercer on Wednesday.

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Freshman flourishes versus Mercer

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 12, 2014

Chelsea Herndon showed why she deserved to be in the Gators’ starting lineup on Wednesday.

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Oral history panel discusses experiences with civil rights movement

By Beatrice Dupuy | Mar. 12, 2014

Four Florida civil rights activists are still fighting. But, this time around, it’s for their stories to be heard.

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UF falls behind FSU in law ranks, holds meeting to address concerns

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Mar. 12, 2014

A new U.S. News & World Report ranking of 2015’s best law schools placed Florida State University above UF, and some UF law students aren’t happy.

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Transgender ‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Laverne Cox to speak at UF

By Samantha Blend | Mar. 12, 2014

Laverne Cox, a producer, actress and advocate for the transgender community, will be the keynote speaker for Women’s History Month and Pride Awareness Month.

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UF club cricket team competes in national championship

By Ryan Baum | Mar. 11, 2014

The Gator Cricket Club will compete as one of more than 24 college teams today in the American College Cricket national championship.

Sen. Michael Christ speaks during a public debate opposing the nomination of Sen. Leah Miller for the allocations chair.

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Student Senate enjoys ice cream sundaes, chooses allocations chairwoman

By Hanna Marcus | Mar. 11, 2014

The first Student Senate meeting after Spring Break had a sweet beginning followed by a productive end.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference on Tuesday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Muschamp picked up the sixth commitment of his 2015 class Thursday.

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UF eager to start spring practice

By ADAM PINCUS< | Mar. 11, 2014

Will Muschamp, 10 minutes into his half-hour press conference, uttered the word “opportunity” seven times in a span of three sentences.

Ryan Harris pitches the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium. Harris has notched a 0.79 ERA in nine appearances in the Gators’ first 16 games.

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Freshman left-hander part of thriving Florida bullpen

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Mar. 11, 2014

Kirby Snead does not appear to be an intimidating pitcher.

Kelsey Stewart attempts a bunt during Florida’s win against Jacksonville on Feb. 19 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Stewart leads UF with a .432 batting average.

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No. 1 Florida softball preparing for power-hitting Mercer squad

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 11, 2014

After winning its first Southeastern Conference series against Ole Miss, No. 1 Florida (24-1, 2-1 SEC) will take a break from league play with a home doubleheader against Mercer (17-7, 2-1 Atlantic Sun) starting today at 4 p.m.

Collections manager Gifford Waters displays a Spanish olive jar reconstructed from artifacts found at the St. Augustine site.

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Florida Museum of Natural History gets $3.5M donation of artifacts

By Amanda Kastrinos | Mar. 11, 2014

An artifacts collection valued at $3.5 million to the Florida Museum of Natural History may bring new historical insights into America’s first Spanish colony.

Patrons gather at Mother’s Pub and Grill on Tuesday evening. A recent UF study found that alcohol tolerance gets worse with age.

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Older-adult drivers more impaired by alcohol, UF study says

By Katherine Arellano | Mar. 11, 2014

Wine gets better with age, but adults’ alcohol tolerance doesn’t.

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon national fraternity eliminates pledging

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Mar. 10, 2014

Sigma Alpha Epsilon, a national fraternity that has fallen under scrutiny for its multiple hazing-related deaths, eliminated its pledging process Sunday. UF’s chapter is still deciding its stance on the national branch’s decision.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida’s 67-61 win against Kansas on Dec. 10, 2013 in the O’Connell Center. On Monday, Donovan said this year’s Gators are different compared to his back-to-back title-winning teams.

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Donovan dismisses comparisons

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 10, 2014

As long as No. 1 Florida continues its winning ways, Billy Donovan is going to keep hearing comparisons to his past championship squads.

Kytra Hunter performs a vault routine during Florida’s 197.525-196.025 win against Arkansas on Feb. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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No. 3 ranking does not bother talented UF squad

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 10, 2014

Although Florida (8-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) has achieved the highest score in the nation this year, the Gators fell from No. 2 to No. 3 in the national rankings Monday.