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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Students: Speak out at Senate

By Fernando Figueroa UF student | Oct. 26, 2009

Anyone who made it out to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers protest on Saturday could tell you how just the struggle of these workers is. Because today there is a resolution being discussed in Student Senate that would help these people in their struggle, I hope we all have a chance to make it at 7:30 p.m. in Reitz Union Room 282 for a public debate so we can speak out for this righteous issue. Let's do our part to ensure slavery never comes back to Immokalee. I have faith the Progress Party will be able to push the legislation through.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Students should boycott Aramark

By Murielle Joseph | Oct. 26, 2009

We often talk about justice and doing the right thing. Well, supporting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers is one way we could actually practice what we preach. Several food service providers have agreed to pay the one cent more per pound, but I have yet to hear that Aramark has decided to do the same.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

PETA approach too violent

By Amanda Watts | Oct. 26, 2009

PETA's support for the humane treatment of animals is admirable, but their methods are questionable when they show violent videos with scenes of graphic animal abuse.

NEWS

Nickelodeon now owns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

By Joshua Saval | Oct. 26, 2009

The "TMNT" franchise rights have been acquired by Nickelodeon and a new live-action film is now in development.

NEWS

Accessorize your way into fall

By ASHLEY MOSES | Oct. 26, 2009

Break out the scarves, cardigans and booties, because while Tebow may make our temperatures rise, he won’t be keeping us warm as the air gets cooler outside.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tebow struggles in Gators victory

By MIKE DiFERDIANDO | Oct. 26, 2009

Tim Tebow has made a career out of playing hero for the Gators. But Saturday night, it was the Heisman Trophy winner who needed saving.

METRO

Two Alachua residents die in plane crash near Tampa

Oct. 25, 2009

Three people, including two from Alachua, died in a plane crash near Zephyrhills Friday after reporting an emergency mid-air.

NEWS | CAMPUS

More than 100 protest Immokalee workers' wages

By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 25, 2009

Protesters seeking higher wages from Aramark and Publix for Immokalee workers gathered on the Plaza of the America Saturday.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man robbed at gunpoint near Norman Hall

By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 25, 2009

A man on foot was robbed at gunpoint at about 3 a.m. Friday morning on the field near Norman Hall.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Obama should get his hands dirty

Oct. 25, 2009

If Dick Cheney didn't earn the title "Darth" that New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd bestowed upon him when in office, he's certainly earned it throughout his personal life. His raspy, shallow voice that pines to whisper, "Luke, I am you father" is quick to criticize the current administration.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UF should address asbestos in dorms

By Matthew Gilton | Oct. 25, 2009

There is asbestos in nearly every dorm on this campus. I live in Tolbert Hall, and we had exposed asbestos in our trash room at one time.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Shower timers are intrusive, wasteful

By David Yakobovitch | Oct. 25, 2009

As if I am not already mentored enough in my life, the Department of Housing wants to coach me on my wasteful showering habits after a stressful day at meetings, school and work.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Students should demand better wages for Immokalee workers

By Dave Schneider | Oct. 25, 2009

Students are often insulated from a lot of issues outside of Gainesville. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., you have an opportunity to affect the lives of a tremendous number of farm workers.

METRO

Thousands expected at Friends of the Library sale

Oct. 25, 2009

The Friends of the Library book sale benefiting local libraries began Saturday morning and is expected to draw 6,000 people by Wednesday.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Prepaid won't help those who need it most

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 25, 2009

Last week, registration began for parents who want to purchase Florida prepaid college plans for their children.

METRO

Florida Asian Festival features Asian culture

By MARIA PIQUET | Oct. 25, 2009

East met West at Gainesville's Heart of Florida Asian Festival on Sunday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Gators defense excels without Spikes

By CALLOVI< | Oct. 25, 2009

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Brandon Spikes is the best player on Florida's defense, but he isn't the reason the unit is great.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Defense holds MSU without touchdown

Oct. 25, 2009

STARKVILLE, Miss. - The final score didn't reflect the performance of the Florida defense Saturday night at Mississippi State.

METRO

Poker tournament raises money for local charities

By BRANDON BRESLOW | Oct. 25, 2009

Trevilynn Blakeslee outlasted 22 other players to win Poker For Life's October Main Event Tournament and a $500 Visa gift card Sunday, but she didn't enter the charity Texas Hold'em tournament for the prize money.

METRO

Art auction aims to strengthen ties between Islam, other religions

By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 25, 2009

Speakers share thoughts on bonding Islam and other faiths at art auction that raised $10,000 for single-mother families of all religions.

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