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Gators jump out to quick start, don't look back in win over Wolverines

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 8, 2014

Florida made it onto the scoreboard at the Dizney Stadium on Saturday within the blink of an eye. Just 20 seconds after Florida controlled the opening draw of the game, junior midfielder Shannon Gilroy scored the first goal of the game. Gilroy followed up that performance with a second goal just two minutes later, extending Florida’s lead to 2-0.

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Florida sweeps South Carolina with ease

By IAN COHEN | Mar. 8, 2014

Florida’s dominant win over South Carolina on Saturday served as a preview of sorts, as UF prepares for a slate of ten Southeastern Conference opponents before beginning the SEC tournament in April.

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Gators shutout opposition in final two games of tournament

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Mar. 2, 2014

The Gators left the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic on Sunday the same way they entered it — undefeated.

Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida’s win against Georgia on Jan. 24 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators fall for first time in nearly a year

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Mar. 1, 2014

For the first time in 2014, the Gators tasted defeat.

Richie Martin fields a ball during Florida’s 4-0 shutout over Maryland on Feb. 14 at McKethan Stadium.

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Errors cost Florida a victory despite solid pitching performance

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Feb. 27, 2014

Pitching and defense are the keys to any good ballclub.

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Officials’ Spring Break tips: Lock up, drink carefully

By Victoria Messina | Feb. 27, 2014

As Gators prepare to head out for Spring Break, Florida safety officials are offering tips to UF students.

DeVon Walker drives down the court during Florida’s 71-66 win against Auburn on Feb. 19 in the O’Connell Center. Walker has hit 8 of his last 14 three-point shots.

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Prather inconsistent in recent wins

By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 27, 2014

During the latter half of Southeastern Conference play, ankle soreness and tendinitis in both knees have made Casey Prather a little more hesitant to slash. But on Tuesday night, the senior forward attacked the rim often.

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Indoor tanning linked to higher cancer rates than smoking

By Bradley Norman | Feb. 27, 2014

Striving for that perfect sun-kissed glow this Spring Break could be harmful.

Melanie Cabezas, a 21-year-old chemical engineering senior, talks on the phone Thursday evening after getting hit by a Route 38 RTS bus near the Hub.

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RTS bus hits UF student texting in crosswalk near the Hub

By Kathryn Varn | Feb. 27, 2014

A UF student is recovering from minor injuries after a Regional Transit System bus hit her Thursday evening near the Hub.

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Journalism class assignment #JOU3109 trends nationally on Twitter

By Alex Harris | Feb. 27, 2014

A journalism class Thursday afternoon achieved brief Internet stardom.

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Communicators gather for frank talk

By Ryan Baum | Feb. 27, 2014

Orange and blue were the new black Thursday night when Piper Kerman, the author of the book that inspired the Netflix series, spoke in Gainesville.

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Runner sets career-high mark in first day of SEC Championships

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 27, 2014

The second-ranked UF track and field team started its run to a Southeastern Conference Championship Indoor title on the first day of the three-day meet.

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Singing Gators compete to perform national anthem at gymnastics meet

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Feb. 27, 2014

Three finalists are competing for a chance to perform the national anthem at the UF gymnastics team’s final home meet against West Virginia on March 7.

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Study: Most students pay for Spring Break vacations

By Lynna Lawrence | Feb. 27, 2014

College students are getting fit, tan and now financially responsible to prepare for their Spring-Break getaways.

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FAFSA recognizes same-sex marriages

By Katherine Brown | Feb. 27, 2014

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid now recognizes same-sex marriages from states that allow them, and Gainesville residents are reacting to the change.

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UF students react to Facebook's gender options

By Adriana Barbat | Feb. 27, 2014

Reilly-Owen Clemens changed her Facebook gender to transsexual the moment she learned about the option.

Mike Holloway looks on during the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championships on Nov. 1, 2013, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

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Well-rounded Gators starting SEC Championships today

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Feb. 26, 2014

Creating a track and field program that is competitive in multiple events has been Mike Holloway’s goal since he arrived at Florida.

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Reitz, Fresh Food Company compost in sustainability efforts

By Lizzy Shebanek | Feb. 26, 2014

UF took a major step this week toward its initiative of Zero Waste by 2015.

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Quiz: Which Florida School Will Soon Host BuzzFeed’s CEO?

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Feb. 26, 2014

The man behind the site that crowds Facebook feeds with whimsical quizzes and listicles is coming to UF.

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UF recognized for having 12 Gators in Congress

By Amanda Kastrinos | Feb. 26, 2014

Graduates from UF are expected to do great things, but the 12 alumni serving in the U.S. Congress show just how far a UF degree can go.