METRO
City buildings to move to four–day workweek
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 28, 2008Anyone with business at City Hall this week should make sure to plan around the city's new four-day workweek.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SAT still relevant admissions factor
By Mitch Ponitz | Sep. 28, 2008The SAT has a place in the college application process. It's not an arbitrary evaluation of a student's math and verbal abilities. It acts as a de facto intelligence test for applicants.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
No–fumble rule should apply to all players
By Jamie Wilson | Sep. 28, 2008Now, I know everyone is angry about the Mississippi loss, so I'm not going to discuss my anger about that. We made terrible mistakes in such blinding succession in the third quarter that we didn't deserve to win that game.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators shocked in loss to Rebels
Sep. 28, 2008There were 41 seconds left, and Jeremy Foley didn't want to watch anymore.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators in fifth after first round
Sep. 28, 2008After one round of play at the PING/Golfweek Preview Invitational in Toledo, Ohio, the UF men's golf team sits in fifth place.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator shows political bias
By Bob Olivo | Sep. 28, 2008"The Independent Florida Alligator. We Inform. You Decide." These eight words grace the top of every issue, but what are they worth?
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gator Party champions green efforts
By Michelle Isgut | Sep. 28, 2008As a Senate candidate for the Gator Party, I am proud to claim that we are the party that supports sustainability.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students compete in Homecoming Pageant
By GUYANA HAND | Sep. 28, 2008About 1,100 people packed the Phillips Center on Sunday evening to see 50 women and 15 men compete for six places on UF's homecoming court.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Professors weigh in on presidential debate
Sep. 28, 2008Before Ole Miss hit the Swamp on Saturday, presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain took the stage in the Rebels' territory at the University of Mississippi for their first presidential debate.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Lambda Chi Alpha Watermelon Bust 2008
By Harrison Diamond | Sep. 28, 2008Students smash watermelons to benefit Gainesville Harvest, a local food shelter, and the North American Food Drive.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
UF-LSU game time set
Sep. 28, 2008Once per season, CBS gets to cover two games a day. This year, that weekend will be next weekend when the Gators face the LSU Tigers.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Harvin's big day ruined by fumble, missed catches
Sep. 27, 2008It was an up-and-down day for Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin.
SPORTS
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BLOGS FOOTBALL
Gators fall to No. 12 in new AP poll
Sep. 27, 2008The Gators (3-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) loss to Mississippi Saturday caused them to fall eight spots in the new Associated Press poll. UF checks in at No.12 this week , while Georgia falls to No. 11. Alabama jumps up to No. 2 after their win in Athens, Ga. and former No. 1 Southern California slides to No.9 following its loss to Oregon State.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
Volleyball set for match against Mississippi
Sep. 26, 2008The Gators, fresh of their 3-0 (25-19- 25-17, 25-21) win against Arkansas, make the trip to Oxford, Miss. Sunday to take on the Rebels. UF is 26-0 against Mississippi under coach Mary Wise. The Rebels (6-5, 2-0 SEC) are coming off a 3-1 win against South Carolina Friday night. The Gamecocks had won 10 straight matches before the loss. Mississippi is led by freshman outside hitter Katie Norris who is averaging three kills per set this season.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Offense struggles against Mississippi
Sep. 26, 2008Entering the season, the idea that UF's offense could possibly cost the defense a game would be ludicrous.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Missed extra point changes game
Sep. 26, 2008Coach Urban Meyer had a succinct explanation for senior kicker Jonathan Phillips' blocked extra point in the fourth quarter.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
Women's golf team in seventh after two rounds
Sep. 26, 2008After two rounds at the Mason Rudolph Women's Championship in Franklin, Tenn., the women's golf team is sitting in seventh place.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Mississippi shocks UF, hands team its first loss
Sep. 26, 2008UF coach Urban Meyer thought about kicking a field goal. But in the end, he felt more comfortable putting the ball in the hands of his Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
