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UF Supreme Court repeals decision on campaign speech connecting Swamp Party and Unite Party

By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 3, 2012

The UF Supreme Court of the Student Body repealed a ruling Tuesday made by the Student Government Election Commission. The court ruled that the Students Party could refer to the Swamp Party as the former Unite Party, or any variation thereof, in campaign material.

Junior forward Taylor Travis (41) pushes the ball during Florida’s 4-0 win against Arkansas on Sept. 30, 2012, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Outside backs helping UF soccer on attack, defense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 2, 2012

For some players, changing from offense to defense would mean a major shift in focus. For Taylor Travis, the switch only makes her more effective moving the offense.

Senior T.J. Vogel finished tied for seventh after carding a 68 (-2) in the final round of the Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational on Tuesday. Vogel finished in the top-10 for the second-straight tournament.

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UF's Vogel carries Gators golf to second place

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 2, 2012

Last season at the Olympia Fields Invitational, senior T.J. Vogel got off to a hot start before catching fire in the latter part of the tournament.

Running back Mike Gillislee (23) runs through the Kentucky defense during Florida's 38-0 win at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22. Florida faces the ninth-ranked rushing defense in the country in LSU on Saturday.

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Column: UF football must establish run to win

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Oct. 2, 2012

Jeff Driskel has been a revelation for the Gators.

Quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) attempts a screen pass to running back Matt Jones (24) during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22. Offensive coordinator Brent Pease said he wants the sophomore to not try and do too much when Florida hosts LSU on Saturday.

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Notebook: UF's Chaz Green likely to play vs. LSU; Driskel continuing maturation process

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 2, 2012

Chaz Green could play in a game for the first time in three weeks on Saturday.

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SigEp moves charity event

By Audreyanna Loguerre | Oct. 2, 2012

The Florida Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon decided to move its philanthropic event from the Florida Theatre to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this year to cater to audience members, said John-Paul Suastegui, the event director.

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Fair offers tutoring resources

By Charmaine Miller | Oct. 2, 2012

Tutoring companies like Study Edge and Smokin’ Notes will offer promotional products and coupons for their services to people who stop by.

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UF receives portion of grant for water reseach

By Beatrice Dupuy | Oct. 2, 2012

The EPA gave UF and USF’s team $499,360 for the four-year project. The EPA Science to Achieve Results program funds the grant.

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Study finds gender bias is present in hiring for STEM jobs

By Kelly Price | Oct. 2, 2012

Female students in science, technology, engineering and math fields experience gender bias when applying for jobs, according to a recent Yale University study.

Jeremy Melendez, 20, Roman Quintana, 20, and Marcy Khan, 20, cast their votes Tuesday at the Reitz Union computer lab. They said they want a say in what happens at UF.

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First day of elections sees voting problems

By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 2, 2012

About 5,860 people voted Tuesday in UF’s Student Government elections, which continue today.

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Weight gain continues after freshman year

By Andrea Carroz | Oct. 2, 2012

A survey of 131 college students found that 70 percent of them gained an average of 10 pounds and 18 percent gained 20 pounds or more during four years in college.

Janine Monfries, 21, helps with the Power Vote campaign while Alec Shoelson, 22, fills out a Power Vote pledge card on Thursday.

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Voter registration deadline is Tuesday

By Ayana Stewart | Oct. 2, 2012

Students who want to vote in Alachua County have less than a week left to register.

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Security cameras added to all RTS buses

By Meredith Mulvihill | Oct. 2, 2012

Beginning this semester, UF students who get on Regional Transit System buses will be on camera during the rides.

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UF to offer Chinese medicine to reduce students’ stresses

By Danielle Boyd | Oct. 2, 2012

The UF Counseling and Wellness Center is now using traditional Chinese medicine to reduce students’ anxiety and stress.

Junior center Jonotthan Harrison (72) waits to snap the ball to sophomore Jeff Driskel (6) during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22.

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Gators offensive line to be tested against Tigers front

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 2, 2012

Coordinator Brent Pease called the offensive line the Gators’ strongest unit. It’s time for the big men to flex their muscles.

Sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel attempts a pass against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22.

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After sitting out 2011 matchup, Driskel gets shot at LSU

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 1, 2012

On Saturday, Jeff Driskel will get the chance he never got last season.

Sophomore defensive backs De'Ante Saunders (26), Marcus Roberson (5), and freshman defensive back Rhaheim Ledbetter (29) prepare to run onto the field to face Kentucky on Sept. 22 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. No. 10 UF hosts No. 4 LSU on Saturday.

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Column: Win or lose, UF's game vs. LSU won't define season

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 1, 2012

When the Gators and Tigers play on Saturday, it will be the first top-10 matchup in The Swamp in six years. Florida will attempt to knock off its highest-ranked opponent at home since defeating then-No. 4 LSU in 2008.

Gainesville Police officers inspect a black Nissan Altima outside of Club Decadence, located off Southwest Second Avenue. The car was involved in a shooting on Sunday night.

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Man opens fire on car, shoots self

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 1, 2012

At about 11:40 p.m., Gainesville Police officers responded to several calls about gunfire near the Simon’s Nightclub & Entertainment on South Main Street, GPD spokesman Ben Tobias said.

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Editorial Endorsement: Students Party is best choice for students

Oct. 1, 2012

Despite how many times we’re called a “liberal, pinko, commie rag,” we’d like to endorse the Students Party.

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Architects to talk, tweet with students about Reitz Union plans

By Katherine Hahn | Oct. 1, 2012

Students can meet with the architects behind the Reitz Union renovations today from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Reitz Union first floor lobby.