NEWS
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FEATURES
For the first time, there will be both a Homecoming queen and king
Nov. 1, 2007Nicholas Baragona
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METRO
Parade brings road closures
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007Large portions of University Avenue will be closed today for Gator Gallop and the Homecoming parade.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators dominate 106-28
Nov. 1, 2007It may not have counted in the record books, but the UF women?s basketball team did everything it could to put memories of last year as far behind as possible.
METRO
Homecoming can mean big business for local retailers
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 1, 2007As Gainesville prepares for an influx of visitors on Homecoming weekend, so do local businesses.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG deserves praise when merited
By Ryan Nelson | Nov. 1, 2007The Alligator editorial board should give credit where credit is due. When our Student Government leaders got library hours extended for finals, the editorial board decried SG for not doing more.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Growl skits expected to top last year's
By SARA RUBIN | Nov. 1, 2007It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF looks to rebound against Vandy
Nov. 1, 2007By now, the Gators should have learned there are no easy victories in the Southeastern Conference, but they will still get their yearly reminder of that Saturday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Free speech essential for democracy
By Wesley Kokomoor | Nov. 1, 2007I don't understand some people's view of "freedom of speech." It is evident to me that people who publicly violate the law during peaceful, political discourse are met with praise rather than scorn.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Growl nets sponsor
By EVA MAE SMITH | Nov. 1, 2007Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
METRO
Police officers expect few problems over weekend
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007For people who don't want to get arrested during Homecoming, University Police Department Lt. Robert Wagner said to remember three things:
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators experiment with different lineups in exhibition blowout
Nov. 1, 2007When UF coach Billy Donovan said the Gators starting lineup was due to change, he wasn't kidding.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Blitzing Commodores to get after ailing Tebow
Nov. 1, 2007Last week, UF proved that one bruised shoulder can change an entire season.
METRO
Student groups shell out money for intricate floats
By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 1, 2007With 70 floats entered in UF's Homecoming parade, crowds can expect to see live music, local celebrities and colossal robots rolling down University Avenue today.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Women's team depleted as it heads into Coaches' Championship
Nov. 1, 2007The women's tennis team might have the greatest ratio of injured players of any UF team right now.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
New-look Gators set to make season debut
Oct. 31, 2007The championship celebration is over.
NEWS
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FEATURES
UF researchers see promise in using stem cells to treat chest pain
By STEVEN WEINER | Oct. 31, 2007UF researchers are hoping stem cells found in human bones can relieve patients' suffering from the painful effects of heart disease.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Do not expect much from young hoops squad
Oct. 31, 2007I hate to break it to you Gators fans, but this basketball season is going to be just like football, so brace yourselves now.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Realistic graphics make new Call of Duty game come to life
By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 31, 2007It used to be that everyone's favorite pixilated plumber, Mario, was on the cutting edge of graphical power.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gator Growl tickets are fast, easy to get
By Nicole Bennett | Oct. 31, 2007Yesterday I was worried that I wouldn't have time to buy a Gator Growl ticket before the show Friday. Between my work schedule and classes, I just wasn't sure I would have time to pick up a ticket while I was on campus.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Discrimination remains a problem
Oct. 31, 2007Who's in the know about nooses in the news? Probably fewer people than the number who know about Britney Spears and Tasers.
