METRO
Teacher brings music to special education students
By ERICA JOHNSON | Oct. 19, 2009A local teacher was named ESE teacher of the year after building a music program for special education students.
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Senate bill may double fee SG pays to UF
By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 19, 2009A Student Senate bill could double the amount Student Government pays UF for services.
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CAMPUS
Mudfest celebrates 40 years of competitions
By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 19, 2009One of UF's longest-standing traditions is also one of its dirtiest.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Heisman Watch: Week 3
Oct. 19, 2009The alligatorSports panel of voters release its most recent rankings from the Heisman Trophy.
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EDITORIALS
Regardless of outcome, UF should have sent alert
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 19, 2009We've got a few bones to pick with university administrators after Monday's "bomb scare" in the Reitz Union.
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COLUMNS
Case against marriage equality faulty
Oct. 19, 2009Maine voters will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote on Maine's Question 1, a referendum that, if passed, will reject a state law that legalized gay marriage earlier this year. And through this prism, the refusal of Keith Bardwell, a Louisiana Justice of the Peace in Tangipahoa Parish, to sign an interracial couple's marriage license earlier this month becomes a lot more interesting, and not in a good way.
METRO
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BUSINESS
County targets drivers who illegally pass school buses
By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Oct. 19, 2009Alachua County law enforcement agencies will be on the lookout this week for drivers who illegally pass school buses.
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CAMPUS
Math students’ pass rate tops other Florida universities
By ANDREW NORRIS | Oct. 19, 2009A study showed that UF students led the state in passing basic math classes.
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COLUMNS
Health care not a right, shouldn’t be mandatory
By Daniel Morris | Oct. 19, 2009This is in reply to Matthew Christ's column, "Political gain halts health care reform."
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator overreacted to Greek jokes
By Matthew Panzano | Oct. 19, 2009I understand the fact that many students did not get the inside jokes about certain Greek organizations spoken during the Weekend Update at Gator Growl, but from the editorial "Let the Greeks Growl," the Alligator seemed very upset by this. I actually thought that the members of the Alligator would love this part the most, seeing as they appreciate any jab taken at the Greek community.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Public option strips freedoms
By Rob Myers | Oct. 19, 2009Matthew Christ's Monday column is a shining beacon of willful ignorance and shallow thinking.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Crime not cool in real life
By Unanimous | Oct. 19, 2009In response to "Jailed Gymnast: Lack of logic":
NEWS
Pharmaceutical company behind Yaz forced to air corrective advertising
Oct. 19, 2009Pharmaceutical maker Bayer was forced by the FDA to correct claims made in previous advertisements.
NEWS
Brandonomics Freshman Survival Guide, Pt. II
By Brandon Esposito | Oct. 19, 2009Three practical tips for a greener wallet.
NEWS
Brandonomics Freshman Survival Guide, Pt. 1
By Brandon Esposito | Oct. 19, 2009Your ticket to slightly less poverty. Here are five tips to help you save money as a student.
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CAMPUS
Sand-filled backpack causes bomb scare
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 19, 2009A backpack left at the Reitz Union parking garage was found to contain only sand after a bomb squad search.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Slideshow: Pride of the Sunshine
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Oct. 18, 2009UF's marching band prepares for their Homecoming show.
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VIDEO
Slideshow: Homecoming Parade
Oct. 18, 2009Veterans and video game warriors made up UF's Homecoming parade.
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FOOTBALL
Razor-Thin Win
By CALLOVI< | Oct. 18, 2009As Arkansas' Greg Childs sprinted past Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins on his way to a 75-yard touchdown catch and run, minds wandered back to last year's Ole Miss game when Shay Hodge scored on an 86-yard reception late in the game.
METRO
Civic Media Center celebrates its 16th birthday
By JULIE UNGER | Oct. 18, 2009After more than a decade and a half of bringing progressive materials and speakers to locals, the Civic Media Center celebrated its Sweet 16 Friday at the Sweetwater Branch Inn downtown.
