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(Video) Status of Quran burning now uncertain

As a media hailstorm descended upon Gainesville to cover the planned actions of the Dove World Outreach Center over the past few days, Saturday’s Quran burning seesawed Thursday from going on as planned, to cancellation and ultimately to suspension.


NEWS  |  FEATURES

Son of a Preacher Man

Pastor Luke Jones clenches and unclenches his left fist as he sings, "Come. Now is the time to worship." His right hand dangles next to a loaded .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Facebook full of facades and lies

While drunkenly watching “Closer,” I vaguely remember Natalie Portman saying, “Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off, but it’s better if you do.” And it made me think: Could I pull off a pink wig?


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Loving, praying for your enemies is real radical Christianity

I am saddened that Pastor Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center is leading an outrageous act of burning Qurans on Sept. 11. I am saddened that this may result in harm to Americans worldwide as Gen. David Petraeus stated Monday.  Ultimately, I am saddened that Jesus is being misrepresented to millions while news outlets across the world continue to pounce on this story as it unfolds.


SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators defense focuses on containing QB Daniels

Gators defensive line coach Dan McCarney was proud of his front four after the group held Miami (Ohio) to four rushing yards last Saturday. But he knows the Florida defense faces a much tougher ground attack this week against South Florida.



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