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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fans need to keep themselves in check

By MATTHEW MELTZER | June 17, 2009

I went to the NBA Finals in Orlando this past weekend, and a fistfight almost erupted in my section after a group of rowdy, young Magic fans bombarded the Lakers fans in front of me with an endless chant of "LA sucks!" First of all, Orlando fans, people who live in prefab, cookie-cutter houses, should not throw stones. But more importantly, where on earth do you get the idea that your basketball team being up 10 points has anything to do with your city being any better than anyone else's?

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Students to pay 68 cents more for RTS services in fall

By ALEXANDRA LAYOS | June 17, 2009

More buses and a new route may make UF's campus more accessible this fall, but the changes will come out of students' pockets.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

NBA Draft not what it used to be

By ADAM BERRY | June 17, 2009

The NBA Draft used to be like a holiday to me.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF sets up a Twitter account, 'tweets' about news

By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009

It took a while, but UF finally has an official Twitter account.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS

UF Cross Country camp still has spots available for ages 10-18

June 17, 2009

The Florida Cross Country Camp will take place June 28-July 1 on UF's campus.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG pays $300K to improve copy center

By SARA WATSON | June 17, 2009

A student senate bill allocating $300,000 for improving the Student Government computer lab passed Tuesday night.

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METRO

Real estate agency puts local condos on auction block

By NEICHOY | June 17, 2009

With the housing market slump in full force, developers and real estate agents are looking for creative ways to sell properties.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

GPD responds to crimes with more patrols

By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009

Eight student-aged people were mugged and beaten last month while walking to and from the bars in the midtown area, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student busted for stealing abandoned bicycle

By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009

If you've ever thought about nabbing an abandoned bicycle off a bike rack on campus, maybe you should think again.

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METRO

Officer injured in downtown brawl

By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009

A fight near 8 Seconds in downtown Gainesville early Tuesday led to three arrests and two Taserings and sent an officer to the hospital after he was hit with a concrete brick.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Two UF students awarded for diversity programs

By STEVE JOHNSON | June 17, 2009

Two UF students were recognized Friday for their efforts in promoting multicultural awareness with residents on campus.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Pottery raises money for artists, speakers

By MONICA VIGO | June 17, 2009

Hot does not only describe the weather in Gainesville this summer, it's also an acronym for one UF student-organization.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Witty, intelligent men set off ‘gaydar’ for some

By ERIK VOSS | June 17, 2009

Two months ago at a concert, a girl started grinding up against me. It's not often a lady grinds on me first, especially with her boyfriend fuming nearby. So naturally I took great pride in the feat.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gator perseveres after head trauma

By JESSICA CHAPMAN | June 17, 2009

She walks her class route through the UF campus several times before each semester starts. She goes to bed at 10 every night, and she gets up at 8 every morning. She writes exactly what she did that day in her journal and reviews it before she goes to bed.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

J-school wins two national Mark of Excellence awards

By PATRICK ANNESTY | June 17, 2009

UF has been crowned the best in the nation once again.

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SPORTS  |  SFC

SFC baseball player decides to go pro

By JESSICA ETTER | June 17, 2009

Santa Fe College center fielder Keon Broxton is opting to take his chances with professional baseball and is ditching his education for a shot at the big leagues.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Thieves target cell phones at campus gym

By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009

Cell phones have been the target of a recent spate of thefts at the Southwest Recreation Center, according to reports filed with the University Police Department.

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METRO

Commissioners push for protection of poor children

By ROBERTA O. ROBERTS | June 17, 2009

Deliberations continue as Commissioner the Jack Donovan tries to persuade local government to add disadvantaged children as a protected class under the city code of ordinances.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Alexander continues family tradition in U.S. Open

By ANTHONY CHIANG | June 17, 2009

For most, qualifying for the U.S. Open is a big deal. But for the Alexander family, it's just another accomplishment to add to an already impressive golf resume.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Kickstand trades bikes for labor

By Richard Iwanik-Marques | June 17, 2009

Nestled on the corner of Southwest Depot Avenue and South Main Street lies an old red brick warehouse which, to the untrained observer, appears to be abandoned.