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System helps with memory problems for UF researchers

By Amelia Butler | Nov. 5, 2012

GatorCloud is about to drench UF’s campus with data.

Freshman guard Chandler Cooper poses at Florida’s media day on Oct. 10. Cooper is one of eight newcomers having to adjust to UF’s process of scouting and game preparation.

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Newcomers adjusting to Gators’ scouting, preparation methods

Nov. 5, 2012

Between the largest freshman class in the 39-year history of the program and junior transfer Vicky McIntyre, the Gators have had a busy offseason meshing new talents and personalities.

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The ballad of the rabid sports fan

Nov. 4, 2012

Last Saturday night I sent a text to my brother that read, “My heart is beyond broken.”

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No matter what, never forget the good in people

Nov. 4, 2012

Many people speak of the moments that will impact the rest of your life. After these said moments happen, the way you think, the way you react and the way you see other people will all change.

Omarius Hines runs by two Missouri defenders en route to a 36-yard touchdown in UF’s 14-7 win on Saturday in The Swamp.

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Column: UF needs bold changes on offense

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 4, 2012

Forget a one-dimensional offense. Florida is a one-dimensional football team.

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UF&Shands brings back pancreas transplant program

By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 4, 2012

The pancreas transplant program at UF&Shands has reopened and is accepting patients.

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Gator Growl fights to raise money for veterans

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Nov. 4, 2012

As Friday’s Gator Growl approaches, organizers are pushing a program that would donate even more to its philanthropy, the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Senior bucket list: On campus

By Marisa Gottesman | Nov. 4, 2012

Sometimes I forgot how much there is to do on campus outside of going to class.

Sara Bareilles speaks to students about voting for President Barack Obama on Saturday evening in Room 361 of the Reitz Union. After her speech, Bareilles rode around Gainesville in a van, encouraging people to vote early.

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Pop star visits, urges students to vote

Nov. 4, 2012

Students on UF’s campus Saturday evening were at risk of guerrilla tactics: pop musician Sara Bareilles hanging out of a van window, shouting excitedly at them to vote.

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Kids take over museum at book-signing event

By Andrea Carroz | Nov. 4, 2012

Coloring, bookmarks, face masks and owl puppets attracted children to the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art on Sunday.

Evan Poirier, 30, spray paints a political mural in support of First Friday: Red, White and Vote downtown on Friday night. “I wanted something bipartisan that would get people out and voting,” Poirier said.

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Youth more likely to trust Obama, study says

By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 4, 2012

Young adults trust President Barack Obama more than Republican candidate Mitt Romney, but Romney supporters are more likely to vote Tuesday, according to a recent survey.

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UF-Mizzou game sees no fan arrests

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 4, 2012

With the Florida Gators’ win against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, football fans on both sides behaved better than usual.

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UF swimming splits against Texas A&M

By ROBERT JUDIN | Nov. 3, 2012

While the top-ranked Gators men’s swimming and diving team handled the Aggies, the No. 11 Gators women’s team wasn’t as lucky.

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Some t-shirts are so cozy and soft that we find it impossible to keep them off our backs. While it is not fashionable to drag the same T-shirt and jeans look into every day of the week, it is possible to incorporate your favorite casual tees into more structured and chic outfits.

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Gameday: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Jamie Wilson | Nov. 2, 2012

A sea of “jorts” and barely there tops flood the swamp. Orange and blue are the only colors that can be seen for miles. It’s a Gator gameday.

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Don’t Say Goodbye To Your Jorts Just Yet

By Kelsey Meany | Nov. 2, 2012

Before you pack up your summer clothes and move them into storage to collect dust, let’s revisit, though the trend itself is a blast from the past, those shorts you wore for every occasion this year – your high-waisted jean shorts.

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Darts & Laurels

Nov. 1, 2012

Heads up! Daylight savings time ends on Sunday. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour. We’ve all earned an extra hour of sleep this weekend, that’s for sure.

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Citizen journalism can give you a voice

Nov. 1, 2012

On Wednesday, I gave two different presentations in two different classes on the same topic: citizen journalism.

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Florida projected to go to Romney, focus on state races instead

Nov. 1, 2012

With absentee and early voting well under way, a Tampa Bay Times poll shows Gov. Romney in command of the toss-up state.

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UF student launches event planning company

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 1, 2012

Nihat Strider has attended 17 different schools since he started kindergarten.