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The Trump family, front row, and his staff listen as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. From right to left, Tiffany Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle to speak at UF

By Tranelle Maner | Oct. 1, 2019

They are being paid $50,000

Derek Archer developed a template to differentiate between Parkinson's and related diseases, illustrated here as used in the research team's automated imaging differentiation of Parkinsonism machine.

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New, non-invasive technology can accurately diagnose Parkinson’s

By Kala Parkinson | Sep. 30, 2019

Doctors have to hand-draw maps of the brain to detect Parkinson's. However, sometimes this method can lead to misdiagnosis.

Samantha Gildea, a 20-year-old international studies and Russian studies double major sophomore, speaks to a crowd of about 200 protesters Tuesday afternoon during the protest for blue lights on Frat Row. The protest took place in Flavet field. Gildea is an organizer for the protest and a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, the only female fraternity located on fraternity drive.

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Four blue lights to be installed on Fraternity Drive

By Ana Escalante | Sep. 29, 2019

After weeks of student activism, there will be blue lights on Fraternity Drive.

Former UF football player John Huggins allegedly choked a female tutor in October.

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Former UF football player accused of rape dismissed from RMU

By Sam Campisano | Sep. 29, 2019

Former UF football player John Huggins has been dismissed from his second team in the last two months following a rape accusation.

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Is majoring in English worth it?

By Hannah Whitaker | Sep. 29, 2019

Is majoring in English worth it? This question was posed in an article published in the Wall Street Journal on Sept. 9. Its author, William McGurn, was formerly George W. Bush’s speechwriter, so you’d think he’d understand the importance of a degree that focuses on proper writing and communication skills. Apparently not.

Arrows in Action performs at the High Dive for the first annual Hearoes benefit concert Sept. 30, 2018

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UF Speech and Hearing Center to host benefit concert

By Eli Rosen | Sep. 27, 2019

This is the 2nd year of the event.

Branden Pearson speaks in defense of Gator Party against allegations of campaign violations Thursday evening at a Student Government Elections Commission meeting at the Levin College of Law. The meeting followed a contentious Senate race between Gator Party and Inspire Party.

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SG campaign violations discussed

By Chasity Maynard | Sep. 26, 2019

Facing violations, Inspire Party clung to its newly won seats in UF Student Government Senate at the Elections Commission meeting Thursday evening, its future positions challenged.

Nicole Byer, star of Netflix's "Nailed It!", had a full turnout despite its previous rescheduling.

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Nicole Byer "nails" UF performance

By Marlena Carrillo | Sep. 26, 2019

Comedian and TV host Nicole Byer came to the Reitz Union Wednesday night ready to ruin Disney movies for her audience.

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UF Libraries complete Alligator newspaper digitization

By Alyssa Feliciano | Sep. 26, 2019

You can now read the words of UF student journalists dating back to 1912.

Inspire President Zachary Amrose celebrates Wednesday night as Inspire won the majority of open seats.

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'Nights like this are just reminders of the fact that it’s possible': Inspire Party wins first majority victory in SG Elections

By Emma McAvoy | Sep. 25, 2019

Hidden in a swarm of orange and blue T-shirts, Colin Solomon gripped onto his friends, sobbing tears of joy.

Olivia Dunbar, a 20-year-old computer engineering junior at UF, votes Tuesday in the fall student government election at the Marston Library.

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LIVE BLOG: UF Student Government elections Fall 2019

Sep. 25, 2019

Tonight, UF's student government will be filling 50 Senate seats following two days of elections.

A line of customers wait to enter ReFresh Food Co. during their grand opening.

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29 82 In The Swamp rebrands with a new name

By Samantha Scribano | Sep. 25, 2019

ReFresh Food Co. is open for business with greater health consciousness

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Barbara Padilla to perform at Santa Fe Sunday

By Cassandra Perez | Sep. 25, 2019

The singer placed second on “America’s Got Talent”

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UF faces lawsuit after breaking state orientation laws

By Ana Escalante | Sep. 24, 2019

UF violated state law with its Preview prices. Now, the school is facing a class action lawsuit by people angered by the high costs of orientation.

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UF SG sees an increase in voter turnout on first day of elections

By Emma McAvoy and Chasity Maynard | Sep. 24, 2019

Mouses clicked. Stickers were given. Glazed eyes watched computer screens thanking them for voting in the UF Student Government elections.

Kelly Cavaliere currently studying abroad for 6 months in Germany at the Universität Mannheim.

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The difference in college culture between American and European students

By Kelly Cavaliere | Sep. 24, 2019

In America, there is a very strong relationship between students and their university. We work hard to get into college, so that we can pat ourselves on the back when we make it.

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