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Government needed for health reform

(10/23/09 1:10am)

While I believe that Neal Wheeler has the kernel of a good idea in his letter to the editor, he becomes increasingly more ignorant as the piece goes on. His idea that the government can't be counted on to fix everyone's problems is very true. The government can't, in fact, fix everything. Perhaps the government has tried too hard in the past to fix all the problems in American society, but this doesn't extend to health care.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/government-needed-for-health-reform

In Denial: Insurers shouldn’t restrict victims’ coverage

(10/22/09 12:35am)

Let's just come out and say it - the health care system in America has really seen better days. From insurers booting sick people to the curb to the elderly having to choose between food and much-needed prescription drugs, the States definitely lag behind the rest of the developed world in providing health care regardless of age or socioeconomic status.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/in-denial-insurers-shouldn-t-restrict-victims-coverage

Amnesty International shows films about human rights violations on campus

(10/21/09 12:45am)

Amnesty International held the first of three film showings Tuesday to spread the word about worldwide human rights violations.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/amnesty-international-shows-films-about-human-rights-violations-on-campus

September's celebrity and politician interruptions

(10/08/09 12:00am)

It appears the month of September was one of interruptions with celebrities and politicians both acting like 6-year-olds in the grocery store.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/september-s-celebrity-and-politician-interruptions

Group to hold sexual violence awareness events

(10/06/09 12:00am)

UF's Victory Over Violence, a club that aims to eliminate sexual abuse, will host a Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) campaign until Oct. 13.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/group-to-hold-sexual-violence-awareness-events

Police arrest suspect in rape, armed robbery of UF students

(10/01/09 12:00am)

After hours of investigation, Gainesville Police believe they have arrested the man who robbed two female UF students and raped one of them early Wednesday morning.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/10/police-arrest-suspect-in-rape-armed-robbery-of-uf-students

Gardasil necessary in an unideal world

(09/18/09 12:00am)

I felt a responsibility to address the misguided information given by Caitlin O'Conner on human papillomavirus and Gardasil.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/09/gardasil-necessary-in-an-unideal-world

Police hunt for two in rape cases

(09/17/09 12:00am)

Gainesville Police Department officials are asking locals to be on the lookout for two men suspected of raping two women.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/09/police-hunt-for-two-in-rape-cases

Wade looks to resolve legal disputes to stop distractions

(09/16/09 12:00am)

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/09/wade-looks-to-resolve-legal-disputes-to-stop-distractions

Documentary shares rape testimonies at CMC screening

(09/01/09 12:00am)

For Aishah Simmons, It took 11 years to get the story just right.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/09/documentary-shares-rape-testimonies-at-cmc-screening

Internet invites people to gossip more

(08/26/09 12:00am)

Sometimes, I think about how much the next generation will change because of the Internet, and I feel old in anticipation.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/08/internet-invites-people-to-gossip-more

Police still searching for man accused of rape

(08/25/09 12:00am)

Police are still searching for a man who raped and robbed a 22-year-old woman in Southeast Gainesville Sunday night.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/08/police-still-searching-for-man-accused-of-rape

Underclassmen most at risk for sexual assault

(08/17/09 12:00am)

An 18-year-old girl who just started college spends the night hanging out with her roommate and her roommate's friends.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/08/underclassmen-most-at-risk-for-sexual-assault

Rape reported Thursday after two years

(07/30/09 12:00am)

An on-campus rape that was reported Thursday apparently occurred about two years ago.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/07/rape-reported-thursday-after-two-years

Former GPD lieutenant's sentencing doesn/t fit the crime

(07/30/09 12:00am)

Former Gainesville Police Department Lt. Bill Billings has finally faced the music.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/07/former-gpd-lieutenant-s-sentencing-doesn-t-fit-the-crime

Rwanda show premieres to sold-out theater

(07/09/09 12:00am)

A man is separated from his wife.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/07/rwanda-show-premieres-to-sold-out-theater

Courses teach home bartending, quilting

(07/02/09 12:00am)

Budget cuts won't prevent students from mixing cocktails or throwing pottery this summer.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/07/courses-teach-home-bartending-quilting

Snazzy school supplies help set students apart

(06/10/09 12:00am)

I have a thing for office supplies. Pens, highlighters and staplers put me in a mood that makes it nearly impossible to get work done.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/06/snazzy-school-supplies-help-set-students-apart

Gainesville woman escapes after she is raped

(06/09/09 12:00am)

A Gainesville man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint Friday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/06/gainesville-woman-escapes-after-she-is-raped

Jenkins Tasered, arrested for fighting

(06/02/09 12:00am)

UF football starting cornerback Janoris Jenkins was arrested Saturday morning after a fight that resulted in Jenkins being Tasered.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2009/06/jenkins-tasered-arrested-for-fighting

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