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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Speights still has decision to make before Monday deadline
June 11, 2008The Marreese Speights watch is down to five days.
COVID-19
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Gators open NCAA Championships with strong first day
June 11, 2008The Gators raced their way to an impressive opening day at the NCAA Track and Field Championships.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Media rights activist, UF professor retires after 43 years
By ELIZABETH LEVA | June 11, 2008After spending 43 years devoted to media rights, a prominent fighter for freedom of information and longtime UF professor will retire on June 30.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF Board of Trustees to vote on tuition hike
By ELIZABETH LEVA | June 11, 2008The Board of Trustees, UF's highest governing body, will discuss and vote on a 15 percent tuition hike during its meetings today and Friday.
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
The Home Stretch
June 11, 2008The sun hangs high in the hot summer, and Lakecia Ealey steps into the blocks - just as she has done so many times before.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF professor designs flying saucer
By KRISTEN HUFF | June 11, 2008A UF professor is working toward developing the mothership of science-fiction aficionados' dreams: a real flying saucer.
METRO
Man found dead in Gainesville canal
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | June 11, 2008A naked body was found in a retention canal on Northeast 10th Avenue Wednesday morning.
METRO
Night construction temporarily closes 34th Street lanes
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 11, 2008Gainesville drivers will experience temporary lane closures on Northwest 34th Street between Northwest Fifth Avenue and U.S. Highway 441. The closures will last from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday until fall.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
June 11, 2008This week, the Sunshine State hasn't exactly been living up to its moniker. Gainesville's newfound preoccupation with precipitation has left us at the Department of Darts and Laurels running for cover. Don't get us wrong, we're all about "Singin' in the Rain" when the opportunity presents itself, but the ominous dark clouds and violent thunder storms of these past couple of days have left us singing "Gimme Shelter" instead. We hope you've been able to keep dry these last few days, but if not, don't fret, 'cause there's always "Sunshine After the Rain." But just in case this somber weather has got you down, we have a brand new, waterproof edition of Darts and Laurels for your enjoyment. Now "Who Do You Love?"
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Prevent summer disasters with simple beauty tricks
By TINA WOLFAND | June 11, 2008It's almost July, and all Florida ladies know that means stifling heat and humidity that make looking your best seem like an impossible task.
METRO
RTS launches GPS bus tracking program
By THOMAS STEWART | June 9, 2008After months of delays, students who commute to campus on RTS buses can finally check the location of their buses online thanks to newly installed Global Positioning System units.
METRO
City honors Bo Diddley at memorial service
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | June 9, 2008Hundreds of people sang, clapped, rocked and rolled Saturday evening in memory of Bo Diddley, the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist who died last week in Archer.
METRO
UF Trustees to consider honorary degrees for Bo Diddley, two others
By KRISTEN HUFF | June 9, 2008UF may soon be adding a little "Diddley bomp" to the "Pomp and Circumstance" graduation march come the next commencement ceremony for the College of Fine Arts.
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BASEBALL
Figueroa weighs options after MLB Draft
June 9, 2008Cole Figueroa may have heard his name called on draft day, but his heart is't set on leaving for the pros just yet.
METRO
Residents provide paid venue for local high school poets
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 9, 2008Although the room was filled with people, silence surrounded Kyle McCormick as he walked over to the microphone. He looked down at a piece of paper before a burst of poetry erupted from his mouth.
NEWS
The Advantages of Youth: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Invest
By Brandon Esposito | June 9, 2008From living the good life to loving the nightlife, we college students suck up scads of cash to fuel our consumer needs. However, our drive to seize the day leaves little consideration for tomorrow.
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COLUMNS
UF coaches deal with championship pressure
June 9, 2008To Billy Donovan, it's poison.
METRO
New textbook law receives mixed reviews from faculty
By ELIZABETH LEVA | June 9, 2008Students and faculty are giving mixed reviews to a new state law that buys students time to find the best deals for their textbooks.
