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Tips on how to tackle some of UF's toughest classes

By Raksheen Ayaz | Nov. 16, 2011

It is the time of the year again to register for classes for the spring semester. Students, typically sophomores, juniors and seniors, are starting to take upper-level classes specific to their colleges. There are certain classes students take that are widely known as the most challenging. Compiled below are tips from professors and students in the various colleges of UF, on Biochemistry, Finance, Reporting and Thermodynamics - some of the hardest courses for students at UF.

Warren Burgher, 19, a mechanical engineering junior, votes in the Reitz Union computer lab on Sept. 27 for the SG elections.

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SG voting: An inside look at how it works at UF and other schools

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 16, 2011

In September, about 8,000 UF students threaded their ways through fliers, stickers, party supporters and snaking lines to vote at the on-campus polls.

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Number of international students increasing nationwide

By Emily Morrow | Nov. 16, 2011

Hyunji Lim and Moonhee Cho want to work in America.

People protest in front of Tigert Hall on Wednesday afternoon as part of a protest organized by Graduate Assistants United against increasing student fees.

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Graduate assistants rally against fee hikes

By Erin Jester | Nov. 16, 2011

Waving colorful signs and chanting "stand up, fight back," UF graduate assistants rallied Wednesday to protest student fees they think are unfair.

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Construction on campus needs to be scheduled better

By Carolyn Huntley | Nov. 16, 2011

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Critter and character hats line the walls of Spencer's in the Oaks Mall.

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Critter hat trend prowls around campus, Oaks Mall stores

By Aryanna Harrell | Nov. 16, 2011

First spotted on the streets of New York and Los Angeles on celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian Odom, critter hats have scurried their way down to Gainesville. And with cold weather around the corner (fingers crossed), they'll have a warm welcome.

Becca Goldring, 21-year-old UF student athlete on the Gators track and field team, holds up a peanut butter pie, a Becca Bakes treat she made for a friend's birthday.

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Becca Bakes: UF track athlete shines with sweets blog

By Dana Burke | Nov. 16, 2011

Scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and baked apples escape from the oven, filling the kitchen with the warm aroma that is reminiscent of grandma's baking come holiday time.

Senate President Andy Mason tallies votes during Tuesday's impeachment hearing for Supervisor of Elections Toni Megna. Senators voted that Megna did not follow eight elections rules but voted not to impeach her.

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Senators vote not to impeach supervisor of elections

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 15, 2011

In the third impeachment trial in UF Student Government history, the Senate voted Tuesday night not to impeach Supervisor of Elections Toni Megna.

Brian Johnson, a "start-up evangelist" from Microsoft Corp., gives a presentation at the Technology Entrepreneur BootCamp.

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Innovation Hub hosts entrepreneur bootcamp

By Erin Jester | Nov. 15, 2011

Instead of climbing rock walls or running obstacle courses, participants in the Technology Entrepreneur BootCamp gathered Tuesday evening to hear business tips and learn how to pitch their products to investors.

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UF offers some out-of-the-ordinary courses for spring semester

By Javier Peña | Nov. 15, 2011

Spanish freshman Keegan Storrs wanted to make his first college schedule an interesting one.

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Army ROTC, Navy ROTC face off in flag football

By Maria Galindo | Nov. 15, 2011

UF Army ROTC and Navy ROTC will compete Thursday to determine which branch is better - at flag football, that is.

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Smokers encouraged to kick habit Thursday

By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 15, 2011

Without a cigarette, smokers become restless, anxious and irritable but also healthier.

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Noted coach Luma Mufleh to speak at Reitz

By Claire Miller | Nov. 15, 2011

Luma Mufleh left a priveleged life in Jordan to coach a children's soccer team in Georgia.

Political science senior Matthew Sarrell, 23, escapes a choke hold during a Krav Maga class at UF Hillel on Tuesday evening. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces.

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UF Hillel hosts month of educational events focused on Israel

Nov. 15, 2011

UF Hillel has expanded Israel Week into Israel Month this year in hopes of giving students more opportunity to participate.

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Senate president appoints committee to revise election codes

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 15, 2011

Student Senate President Andy Mason has announced the 11 members of the specialized committee that will be tasked with revising the UF Student Government elections codes.

Eight UF students took the first and second place spots at the 2011 Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Conference and Mock Trial Competition in Alexandria, Va., last week.

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UF mock trial teams take top spots at national competition

By Oriana Paolillo D'Andria | Nov. 15, 2011

Eight UF students took home the first and second place spots at a national mock trial competition in Alexandria, Va., last week.

Florida Quidditch finished second at the 2011 Quidditch World Cup in New York.

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UF's Quidditch club team takes second place at World Cup

Nov. 14, 2011

The Florida Quidditch team left Gainesville last week for the 2011 World Cup as a 21-member group with high hopes.

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Events to promote international programs

Nov. 14, 2011

Students and faculty can attend events showcasing UF's international programs all week.

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Students Party moves to impeach SG supervisor of elections tonight

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 14, 2011

For the third time in UF Student Government history, the Student Senate will conduct an impeachment trial.

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Elderly man found a day after alert issued

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 14, 2011

An elderly man who disappeared in Gainesville Sunday was found early Monday morning in Hillsborough County after the University Police Department issued a Silver Alert for him.