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In a Jewel-esque “what if God was one of us” moment, reports have surfaced that our lord and savior Beyoncé relied on a backing track during her Earth-shattering, suspiciously flawless performance of the national anthem at the presidential inauguration on Monday.

Marcia Wolf-Deffense, 45, plays with her dogs Sugar, 7, and Spice, 6, in the UPD conference room Friday. The Humane Society has received about $500 in donations in memory of UPD Officer Jean-Guy Deffense.

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Donations from police officer’s funeral go to Humane Society

By Shannon Kaestle | Jan. 23, 2013

Marcia Wolf-Deffense lost her husband earlier this month, but she didn’t want people to send flowers.

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Know and obey the Career Showcase rules

Jan. 23, 2013

Google “how to find an internship,” and you’ll find a plethora of websites that offer a step-by-step, foolproof formula to secure your dream internship.

Sheer blouses and cuff bracelets are popular trends for spring. Ingenue Avenue and Persona Vintage offer local takes on the trend. Read the story at www.Alligator.org/the_Avenue.

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Downtown shops put local spin on spring trends

By Elly Ayres | Jan. 23, 2013

The nondescript sidewalks lining UF’s campus transformed into street-style catwalks for spring, thanks to the return of style-savvy students.

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Chomp and Chew: The juice on juicing

By Becca Goldring | Jan. 23, 2013

We are almost through January, and gyms across campus are still packed with sneaker-clad New Year’s resolutioners armed with water bottles and iPod “workout zone” playlists.

Coach Amanda Butler watches during Florida’s 52-44 loss to South Carolina on Sunday in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators hope to boost tournament odds against Ole Miss

Jan. 23, 2013

Coach Amanda Butler and the Gators are looking to make a second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

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UF student to open for ‘American Idol’ winner Kris Allen

By Devon Abelman | Jan. 23, 2013

A UF student will take the stage before an American Idol winner tonight.

The Florida lacrosse team takes a group photo after winning the American Lacrosse Conference tournament with a 14-7 victory against Northwestern in the final on May 5 at Dizney Stadium.

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Gators being targeted by opponents after successful 2012

Jan. 23, 2013

The Florida lacrosse team flew under the radar in 2012, surprising the nation by winning the American Lacrosse Conference championship for the first time and making its first Final Four appearance.

UF senior Bob van Overbeek returns a volley. Van Overbeek won only his second match since Feb. 3 against Ole Miss on Friday.

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Senior headlines dominant UF victory with first win of 2013

Jan. 23, 2013

Though the Florida tennis team kicked off its season Saturday, senior Bob van Overbeek had to wait until Wednesday night to get on the court.

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Florida Supreme Court justices to visit UF today

By Jensen Werley | Jan. 23, 2013

All seven Florida Supreme Court justices will be at UF today to judge the Maguire Appellate Advocacy Competition.

Renato Barreda, a 21-year-old UF history and political science senior, lights a candle in remembrance of dead and injured Syrian students during a vigil Wednesday night.

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UF students host vigil for Syrian students

By Michelle Leute | Jan. 23, 2013

More than 30 UF students gathered on Turlington Plaza to host a candlelight vigil for the dead and injured students of Aleppo University Wednesday night.

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UF student robbed, police look for suspects

By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 23, 2013

Gainesville Police is looking for three men suspected of attacking and robbing a UF student Tuesday night.

Carlos Aguilar, father of slain UF student Christian Aguilar, speaks to reporters outside of the Alachua County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon after the case management hearing of Pedro Bravo, who is accused of Christian Aguilar’s kidnapping and murder.

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Aguilars watch Bravo appear in court

By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 22, 2013

Pedro Bravo emerged from a side door in courtroom 3C Tuesday, his hair shorter than in his mugshot from last year. He wore a red jumpsuit and glanced quickly around the packed courtroom.

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Bey-tter Than You: Calm down about lip-synching, dummies

Jan. 22, 2013

There are four words we should never have to say: Back off Beyoncé, everyone.

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From gun control to thumb patrol

Jan. 22, 2013

Last Friday, in its edition of Darts and Laurels, the Alligator mentioned, “There were a lot of lessons to learn this week.” Of course, last week passed, but I can’t help but share what valuable lessons I also learned.

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UF ready in case of school shooting

By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 22, 2013

Recent school shootings cast a spotlight on universities’ security, and UF is no exception.