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Graffiti covers the wall in front of a house on University Avenue on Thursday. In response to increased amounts of graffiti, spokesman Bob Woods said the city has developed a campaign to raise public awareness toward the issue and minimize the unwelcome marks. The campaign will be unrolled this month.

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Gainesville Police Department campaigns to fight graffiti

By Adara Ney | Feb. 9, 2012

"background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> Since "background-color: #ffffff; font-variant: normal; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;"> mid-January, graffiti has become a top priority for the Gainesville Police Department.

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TEDx conference kicks off Saturday

By Jaime Sloane | Feb. 9, 2012

About 1,600 students will gather to swap innovative ideas and listen to inspiring 18-minute lectures on Saturday at UF's third annual TEDx conference.

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Bison move from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, remain safe

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 9, 2012

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park's bison are currently being removed from the prairie, but their new owner says they will not be slaughtered.

Students work out in Southwest Recreational Center on Thursday afternoon. The gym was one of nine recognized by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association as an outstanding sports facility.

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Southwest Recreation Center named outstanding sports facility

By Emily Morrow | Feb. 9, 2012

The gym was named one of nine outstanding sports facilities for 2012 by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.

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US representative, state senator to face off for new district's seat

By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 9, 2012

Due to redistricting in Florida, a U.S. representative and a state senator will likely go head-to-head for the congressional seat of the newly drawn district encompassing UF.

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Gainesville organizations spread love for Valentine's Day

By Elizabeth Hamilton | Feb. 9, 2012

Gainesville organizations provide affordable activities on Valentine's Day for the penniless, love-struck college student.

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Campus groups to hold dinner, provide serenades

By Kelly Price | Feb. 9, 2012

For the couple that isn't all about a Carrabba's date or a teddy bear, several UF organizations will put together events for Valentine's Day.

Lauren Book, founder of Lauren's Kids, and her supporters wave at passing motorists at they walk down Museum Drive near Lake Alice on Tuesday as part of the "Walk in My Shoes" campaign, which is a 1,500 mile walk across Florida to bring awareness to help prevent sexual abuse.

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Cross-state walk raises awareness for childhood sexual abuse

By Alexandra Ventura | Feb. 8, 2012

Lauren Book wants you to know there's life after sexual abuse.

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UF fraternity suspended following hazing allegations

By Joey Flechas | Feb. 8, 2012

The UF chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has been temporarily suspended in the wake of recent hazing allegations.

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Shark attack numbers remain stable in state, down nationally

By Ayana Stewart | Feb. 8, 2012

An annual UF report released Tuesday showed a decrease in shark attacks in the U.S. but a rise for the rest of the world.

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House to talk seat for students on state board

By Erin Jester | Feb. 8, 2012

A bill that would give the governor power to appoint a student representative to the Board of Governors will be debated today in the Florida House of Representatives.

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Facility-use discount to decrease

By Chris Alcantara | Feb. 8, 2012

Students and nonprofit organizations planning to use the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will face a discount reduction starting this summer.

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App determines inebriation

By Kelsey Grentzer | Feb. 8, 2012

An iPhone application invented by a Nashville, Tenn., man can tell UF students how drunk they are.

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GMAT to add new section in June

By Katherine Hahn | Feb. 8, 2012

The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, will include a new reasoning section starting this summer.

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School Board weighs aligning spring break with UF, Santa Fe

By Carolyn Hand | Feb. 8, 2012

Bridget Grogan is afraid her son will spend spring break without her again.

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GatorWell Present Body-Positive Activities

By Hana Engroff | Feb. 8, 2012

Students who need a break from exams and classes can relax with free body-positive activities as part of a month-long GatorWell campaign.

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UF slips in ‘best value' ranking

By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 8, 2012

A UF education might not be as cheap as it used to be, but it's still a top value, according to recent rankings.

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Students should give their support to RTS bus drivers

By Dave Schneider | Feb. 8, 2012

RTS buses are the veins and arteries of Gainesville.

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Gainesville grad makes it into the Sundance Film Festival

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Feb. 8, 2012

In the summer of 2008, Adam Bowers was a UF class of 2007 telecommunication graduate stuck in Gainesville.

With the right amount of swag, Francis can teach you how to rock any budget.

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Fifth Avenue Fashion: Korrie Francis is a Frugal Fashionista

By Dana Burke | Feb. 8, 2012

Unlike most fashionistas, who shop solely with the intent to find cute things, Francis, a self-proclaimed history buff, does her research ahead of time to nab the best items.