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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Protesters offended many, even liberals

I am writing in response to Skeet Surrency's letter to the editor, "Protesters' actions were merited." I was there when the protesters began their theatrics. I felt like I was watching a 16-car pileup on the Turnpike. Before the students so courageously began protesting in front of a sympathetic audience, nearly everyone in the room laughed at former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. He would pay lip service to human rights and the U.S. Constitution, and everyone would be in stitches.


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NEWS

Fayson, Pupello to transfer

UF sophomore wide receiver Jarred Fayson has asked for and been granted a release from the football team in order to transfer to another school, a UF official confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Fayson, who had 12 catches for 148 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games this season, did not play in Saturday's win against Florida State. In addition, redshirt freshman tight end Trent Pupello has also been allowed to seek a transfer.


NEWS

Portrait of the Artist

(Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff) Jimmie Williams, a Gainesville artist, reads two books to keep his mind busy while selling prints of his charcoal drawings on University Avenue near 17th Street. Williams is also branching out to write an inspirational book. Andrew Stanfill


SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Tebow's Heisman hype escalates in blowout

As the final minute ticked off the clock in UF's 45-12 win against Florida State and chants of "Te-bow Heis-man!" rang out across The Swamp, his teammates urged quarterback Tim Tebow to join in the celebration.



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