OPINION
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EDITORIALS
UPD must update Taser-use policy
By the Editorial Board | Sep. 18, 2007The UF administration is in trouble.
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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Videos contribute to Taser debate
By AMELIA BECK | Sep. 18, 2007Videos and online coverage of the Tasering and arrest of UF student Andrew Meyer have fueled a firestorm of controversy, prompting mixed reactions from UF students about the incident and the national attention surrounding it.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UPD document outlines circumstances for Taser use
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 18, 2007Tasers may only be used in "specific circumstances," UF President Bernie Machen said Tuesday at a news conference.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Student's protest showed immaturity
By ROBERT KEYSERLING | Sep. 18, 2007The UF student's arrest brought back memories of my years at Florida and students' protests for civil rights. It seems this student was more interested in his 15 minutes of fame than in his message.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Protest attracts hundreds
Sep. 18, 2007Standing outside the University Police Department on Tuesday, about 300 sweat-drenched UF students demanded explanations for the Tasering of a student by UPD officers Monday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Defenseless student didn't need Taser
By FERNANDO DIAZ | Sep. 18, 2007I am appalled at the aggressive tactics used by University Police Department officers to remove Andrew Meyer from the presentation by Sen. John Kerry. How does using profanity or asking why you are being arrested justify the use of a Taser gun on a defenseless college student?
METRO
Meyer released from jail
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 18, 2007Andrew Meyer, the UF student who was Tasered and arrested by University Police Department officers Monday, was released from jail about 9 a.m. Tuesday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Constitution Day ironic day for Tasering
By RUSI PATEL | Sep. 18, 2007The irony of the Taser incident is that it took place on Sept. 17, the day the country celebrates Constitution Day. It is unfortunate both sides could not remain calm and work to a peaceful resolution. But that could be said about anything, including our own national government.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Accent to blame for Tasering incident
By SCOTT BIHOREL | Sep. 18, 2007Some people seem to be confused about Monday's events surrounding Meyer, accusing the UPD of censoring Meyer's free speech. This is not the case, so let's give credit where credit is due.
NEWS
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FEATURES
New study finds kissing different for men, women
By OLEE FOWLER | Sep. 17, 2007Sharpen up those kissing skills, boys and girls, because that is all a new study says is needed to assess a mate.
METRO
Meyer released from jail, Machen responds to Tasing incident
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 17, 2007Andrew Meyer, the UF student who was Tasered and arrested by University Police Department officers Monday, was released from jail about 9 a.m. Tuesday.
NEWS
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FEATURES
UF team builds concrete reefs to study overfished grouper
By STEVEN WEINER | Sep. 17, 2007Whether you like your grouper blackened or baked, a UF associate professor has been working on saving the fish favorite for the past 17 years, according to a UF press release.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SG, PepsiCo Inc., Alligator to split cost of campus recycling-bin project
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 17, 2007Recycling on campus has become a little easier for UF students with the installation of 12 new recycling bins.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Kiss nothing new in sports
Sep. 17, 2007Sports aficionados praise football for its rough and tumble nature. Players are supposed to act like savage beasts foaming at the mouth.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gyms not so scary
By MEGAN HERON | Sep. 17, 2007I'm writing in response to Colleen Shea's Friday column about fitness. I can't believe someone is actually complaining about fit people working out at the gym. Um, hello? How do you think they got those amazing bodies? And no, not everyone at the gym looks like bodybuilders, but at least they're trying to stay fit. If you're so insecure that you can't work out with other people, stay home.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Kevorkian did not help by killing
By Mark LaBelle | Sep. 17, 2007In response to Sam Cain's Monday letter about Dr. Jack Kevorkian, I think Kevorkian did nothing to help suffering people. He killed a lot of suffering people, that's true. But he didn't help them. A doctor is successful in helping the patient if the doctor can treat or cure the patient's condition. If the patient dies, then the doctor was unsuccessful. And if the doctor kills the patient, the doctor is not only unhelpful, but also a killer.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Meyer incident won't affect Accent security policy, chairman says
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 17, 2007Despite a Monday incident where officers of the University Police Department Tasered and arrested a UF student during a speech by Sen. John Kerry, Student Government's speakers bureau will continue to operate normally, an SG official said Tuesday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Student Senate will not censor Accent
By ROBERT AGRUSA | Sep. 17, 2007On Sept. 11, a number of students came before the Student Senate to voice their concerns about Dr. Jack Kevorkian coming to speak at UF. This is a highly controversial speaker, and I truly appreciate that students felt strongly enough to come before the Senate to speak to their representatives.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cafe a positive on-campus addition
By SKEET SURRENCY | Sep. 17, 2007It's not that I particularly enjoy rebutting the Alligator editorial board, but once again I find myself in the unfortunate position of having to defend a project I am involved in from its straw-man arguments and misinformed opinions.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Sen. John Kerry speaks about Iraq at UF
By ILEANA MORALES | Sep. 17, 2007The way to successfully end the war in Iraq is with intelligence gathering and law enforcement, said Sen. John Kerry on Monday.
