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UF sees increase in chemical accidents on campus this semester

By Emily Morrow | Oct. 19, 2011

On Oct. 11, an explosion in a chemistry lab sent a student to the hospital with cuts on his face, hands and forearms. On Monday, Turlington Hall was evacuated after a toxic chemical was spilled in the basement. On Wednesday, fire trucks pulled up in front of Leigh Hall, a chemistry lab building, as it was evacuated because someone pulled a fire alarm.

Soloist Jessica Jones performs her rendition of "Don't Rain on My Parade" at the 2011 Talent Night Wednesday.

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Students compete in talent show for Gator Growl performance slots

By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 19, 2011

UF's 10th annual Talent Night offered audience members a sneak peak at this year's Gator Growl performances.

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Annual writers festival kicks off today with readings, lectures

By Anna Marie Soltren | Oct. 19, 2011

Imagine sitting two rows away from a legend.

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Local eateries add to Gainesville charm

By Alex Guilmartin | Oct. 19, 2011

Fellow students of UF, I come to you bearing important and sobering news.

Master's in fine arts student Andrew Bailes plays Inspector Goole in the UF School of Theatre and Dance's production of "An Inspector Calls."

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UF murder mystery offers audiences thrills, laughs

By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Oct. 19, 2011

He steps on stage alone and takes a deep breath. The actor warms up his voice before any set of eyes is laid on him. He takes in the space, walks around the set in his worn-out black Chuck Taylors and transforms into his character for the evening. He lies on the floor and melts as his consciousness drifts into a state of ease and awareness. Forty-five minutes until curtain call.

Austin Nimocks, senior legal counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, and Danaya Wright, UF law professor, answer questions from the crowd after the "DOMA: Is it Constitutional?" debate discussing the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act at the Levin College of Law on Wednesday.

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Legal experts debate Defense of Marriage Act

By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 19, 2011

About 200 people came together to listen in on a debate about the federal Defense of Marriage Act at the UF Levin College of Law on Wednesday.

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Hillel hails soldier's freedom

By Claire Miller | Oct. 18, 2011

Songs and cheers could be heard Tuesday night from outside of UF Hillel on University Avenue.

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Construction job fair has low turnout

By Kathleen Birkhimer | Oct. 18, 2011

The Building Construction Career Fair invited students and recruiters to mingle from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Dogs, owners to run 5K for charity

By Magen Wetmore | Oct. 18, 2011

Last year's slowest runner was a basset hound.

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Comedian Ralphie May to perform on campus

By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 18, 2011

A Jacksonville-based comedy club paired with a UF fraternity to bring comedian Ralphie May to campus tonight at 8.

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Cooler temperatures make semester debut this week

By Mina Radman | Oct. 18, 2011

Mary Reyes doesn't like spending money at Starbucks.

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Class of 1961 donates $35 million

Oct. 18, 2011

UF alumnus Sam Militello's fondest memories of college are of current students' least favorite activity: doing homework.

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Coed dorm rooms still years away

By Jessica Oliver | Oct. 18, 2011

While other universities are considering the introduction of coed dorms, UF students shouldn't hold their breath waiting for this change on their campus.

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UF, Spain launch research satellites

By Jenna Box | Oct. 18, 2011

More than rain is over Spain's plains.

Student Body Treasurer T.J. Villamil urged student senators at Tuesday night's meeting to support the movement to renovate and expand the Reitz Union building. The UF Board of Trustees will decide whether to approve the proposal in December.

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SG executives voice support for Reitz renovation

By Clare Lennon | Oct. 18, 2011

Student Government executives spoke in support of the proposed Reitz Union renovation at Tuesday's Student Senate meeting.

Gainesville firefighter/paramedic Matt Pfost checks the blood pressure of UF employee Stephanie Bennett-White in Turlington after the building was evacuated because of a chemical spill on Monday afternoon.

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Turlington Hall evacuated after chemical spill

By Emily Morrow | Oct. 17, 2011

At 4:45 Monday afternoon, Anastasia Ulanowicz's children's literature class was discussing "Little House on the Prairie" in Turlington Hall Room 2350.

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Fees committee outlines plan for Reitz renovations

By Clare Lennon | Oct. 17, 2011

Students may have a new Reitz Union without paying separate fees if the UF Board of Trustees approves a recent proposal.

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Study shows that young adults eat too much salt

By Brianna Kolota | Oct. 17, 2011

Ramen noodles, frozen pizza and canned foods are staples in a college student's diet, and these foods have one thing in common: high amounts of sodium.

Tshitshi Kalala, a 37-year-old Congo native and sustainable development practice graduate student, speaks to about 15 students at Operation Congo STOP!: An Interactive Awareness Forum.

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UF Model U.N., Human.I.T.Y. host discussion on war in the Congo

By Audreyanna Loguerre | Oct. 17, 2011

UF's Model United Nations and Human.I.T.Y. hosted a simulation of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday night to brainstorm solutions to the war in the Congo.

The Solar Gators, a new club created by materials science and engineering sophomore Jason Rosen and mechanical engineering freshman Ben Rosenthal, is planning to build this solar-powered car, which will compete in the Formula Sun Grand Prix race in summer 2013.

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New student organization building solar-powered racecar

By Maggie Powers | Oct. 17, 2011

The Gator Nation will have a solar-powered car to add to its alternative energy collection, thanks to Solar Gators, a new club at UF.