NEWS
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CAMPUS
Reitz Union to open convenience store, restaurant
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 6, 2008The ground floor of the Reitz Union can be a lonely place.
COVID-19
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
University Police officer overstepped boundaries at Election Bash
By Perpetua Chery | Nov. 6, 2008Nov. 4 should have been one of the best days of my life. However, that historic moment was tainted for me by the actions of a UF police officer. As I was walking into the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom to join my friends for the Elections Bash, a police officer grabbed me by the arm and pulled me toward her. While wagging her index finger in my face, she told me three times, "Don't you ever push me when you walk past me."
METRO
City asks UF’s help in fire services
Nov. 6, 2008With UF and Gainesville struggling with budget cuts, city commissioners decided Thursday to send a letter to UF President Bernie Machen requesting a partnership to seek state funds for fire service.
METRO
Commission expands rights for domestic partnerships
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 6, 2008After voting unanimously to increase domestic partnership rights at a meeting Thursday night, Gainesville City Commissioners questioned the wording of the ballot initiative that would eliminate local anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators can book trip to Atlanta with win at Vanderbilt
Nov. 6, 2008A trip to Atlanta appears guaranteed at this point for UF, but there's still a pesky Vanderbilt team in the way before the Gators' spot in the Southeastern Conference Championship Game is clinched.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Boonstra downs Bobusic in first round of ITA National Indoor Championships
Nov. 6, 2008Marrit Boonstra is new to the ITA Grand Slam, but she's made herself right at home.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Picks column: Vanderbilt
Nov. 6, 2008We here at the alligatorSports Brand picks column understand how important music is to our daily lives.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
UF turns focus to South Carolina
Nov. 6, 2008Coming off a split decision against Southeastern Conference rival Georgia, the UF swim teams remain focused toward their ultimate goal, the NCAA finals, at the end of the season.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Fleming hopes for repeat performance against Tigers
Nov. 6, 2008When UF faced off with Auburn on Oct. 17, sophomore Erin Fleming made major contributions coming off the bench.
SPORTS
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CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
Crew team looks to continue momentum at fall state championships
By ASHLEY WHITE | Nov. 6, 2008The UF crew team, a sports club, will look to continue the momentum it obtained last weekend, when it won several medals at the Head of the Hooch race, Saturday at the fall state championships.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Wasteful habits easily curbed
By Christopher Brauckmuller | Nov. 6, 2008Every day, I am appalled by the needless waste in our community. The four common behaviors listed below seem to be particularly flagrant violations of common sense, and I encourage individuals and institutions alike to put a stop to them.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
UF prepares for second-round matchup with Georgia
By CALLOVI< | Nov. 6, 2008Wednesday's match ended up being a nail biter for the Gators, but it was just a few plays away from being an easy win for them.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Rock Band Live tour to draw gamers, fans to O'Dome
Nov. 6, 2008Video game rockers who dedicate hours of practice to playing plastic guitars and drums could finally take their act to the main stage.
METRO
Downtown Festival & Art Show to open Saturday
By CURT DEVINE | Nov. 6, 2008Downtown Gainesville will be animated with a wave of paintings, crafts and art enthusiasts this weekend.
METRO
Longest motorcycle parade to be held on Sunday
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 6, 2008Gainesville's roads will be dominated by the roar of motorcycles Sunday as participants of the eighth annual Bikers on Parade for the USA attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest parade of motorcycles.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Column shows spirit of black Americans
By Kimberly Faison CLAS Senior Secretary | Nov. 6, 2008I am a black American woman, and I am so proud of the column Daniel Seco wrote about the experience he had on election night.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators ready to put last season's disappointment behind them
Nov. 6, 2008The long wait is finally over for the UF women's basketball team.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Album review: Brett Dennen – "Hope for the Hopeless"
By ROBERT HILSON | Nov. 5, 2008Tall and bulky under a mess of red hair, Brett Dennen looks like the guy who used to stuff you in your locker in the sixth grade- and then serenade you with gentle, acoustic lullabies. On "Hope for the Hopeless," the former camp counselor and current Bay Area folkie uses his powers - expressive wordplay, hippie guitar - to spread West Coast peace and love. He claims this record was inspired by "Exile on Main St." Yes, and this review was inspired by "The Grapes of Wrath." Not buying it: "San Francisco" and "Heaven" are breezy, Stones-free odes to diversity. "Hope" works as a sermon to the converted - music for sandaled peaceniks. As for lingering misconceptions, Dennen clears things up on the effortless "Wrong About Me." He's a lover, not a fighter.
METRO
Man arrested after nine burglaries
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 5, 2008A man was arrested Monday in connection with a string of nine burglaries in the Duck Pond area near downtown Gainesville.
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SPORTS
Rays' manager Maddon plans honeymoon, off-season moves
Nov. 5, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
