SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators live up to "Bigger and Better" preseason motto
Mar. 26, 2009Preseason predictions usually result in meaningless blather.
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METRO
Customers rely on psychics to foretell economic future
By AMANDA MILLIGAN | Mar. 26, 2009Elizabeth Jones used to ask questions about relationships and family.
METRO
Gainesville mayor wants to increase spending
Mar. 26, 2009Now Gainesville residents have more reason than ever to do business in Florida.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 26, 2009With a mere month remaining in the semester, the Department of Darts & Laurels is starting to worry about our currently nonexistent plans for the summer.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
O'Connell Center pool closed for renovations
By MARY MANCHESS | Mar. 26, 2009The indoor pool at the O'Connell Center closed on Monday due to renovations.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Ally becomes first UF national champion since 2006
Mar. 26, 2009A national title, NCAA, NCAA Meet and UF record from senior Bradley Ally in the 200-yard individual medley and five broken UF records highlighted day one of the 2009 NCAA Championships for the Gators. UF resides in fourth place (107 points) following the first day of competition from the Student Rec Center Natatorium in College Station, Texas. Texas (171), Auburn (141), Stanford (130), UF (107) and California (103) round out the top five teams after day one.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Seniors to end career at NCAA Championships
By MERCEDES MACHADO | Mar. 25, 2009Senior swimmer Rex Tullius has a positive mindset for the next three days.
METRO
Tallahassee Nudist club to hold annual nude Olympics
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Mar. 25, 2009No shoes, no shirt, no pants, no problem.
METRO
UF to buy road near hospital
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 25, 2009A portion of Archer Road will receive an $8 million face-lift come October if everything pans out.
METRO
Officials find 2.5 pounds of pot on highschoolers
By KATIE EMMETS | Mar. 25, 2009Officials found a gun and 2.5 pounds of marijuana in the backpacks of three Eastside High School students Tuesday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Veteran defending champs fend off complacency
Mar. 25, 2009Two years ago, when linebacker Brandon Siler and safety Reggie Nelson decided to leave early for the NFL, UF coach Urban Meyer remembers seeing "red flags."
METRO
Board of Governor completes 2–day meeting session
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 25, 2009The Board of Governors will conclude its two-day set of meetings in Tallahassee today after discussing on Wednesday the impact Florida's 11 public universities have on the state's economy.
METRO
SPJ rescinds Ocala Mag. awards amid plagiarism charges
Mar. 25, 2009Amid accusations of plagiarism, the North Central Florida Society of Professional Journalists Professional Chapter decided Wednesday to rescind awards given to the former editor of Ocala Magazine.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Business and nursing colleges release cut proposals
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 25, 2009The colleges of Nursing and Business Administration released their 10-percent budget-cut proposals on Wednesday.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Fashioning Kimono: Now on display at the Harn Museum of Art
By Mae Basiratmand | Mar. 25, 2009A flurry of colors and designs ranging from cartoon floral prints to men on fishing boats adorn the kimonos now on display at the Harn Museum. One "little boy kimono" is embellished with images of battle ships and airplanes flying over water, which signifies the mark of World War II. Many of the women's kimonos display vibrant colors and geometric shapes. These were to mimic the idea of "art deco," influenced from Western culture. Fashioning Kimono, the exhibit flaunting numerous types of kimonos, dates from the late 19th century to early 20th century.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Locke throws two innings in return appearance
By CALLOVI< | Mar. 25, 2009Almost two months after being kicked off UF's baseball team, Stephen Locke was officially allowed back on the team Tuesday.
