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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

IRHA a fiscally responsible, inclusive organization

By Sean Johnson | Sep. 13, 2010

I want to clear up misconceptions that were represented about the Inter-Residence Hall Association in Monday’s Alligator. IRHA serves as the major programming arm of UF’s residence halls as well as the students’ voice in the residence halls. Furthermore, IRHA prides itself on its ability to build great leaders out of its ranks, many of whom go on to achieve great things in the university and the world.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter diminished IRHA reputation

By Courtney Read | Sep. 13, 2010

IRHA has come a long way these past few years. One would think it would be in the IRHA body’s nature to work together to resolve residence life issues and build community.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

America could benefit from lying robots

Sep. 13, 2010

I was emboldened by news last week that robotics finally made the technological leap forward necessary to create the one thing that can conceivably save our country from collapsing under the weight of our own self-importance — lying robot politicians.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Flu shots now free at Student Health Care Center

By Rebecca Astorga | Sep. 13, 2010

Students looking to prevent the flu this season can now receive free flu vaccines available on campus.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Campus organizations host Involvement Carnival

By ELISE DONINI | Sep. 13, 2010

Students had the chance to learn a little bit more about getting involved on campus Monday afternoon.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators head into conference play on right foot

Sep. 12, 2010

For about two-and-a-half quarters against USF, Florida looked every bit as vulnerable as it did in its season opener.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Overtime goal sends No. 6 UF past No. 10 FSU

By JESSE SIMONTON | Sep. 12, 2010

From heartbreak to euphoria in a matter of seconds.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Fans should not hold this year’s team to same standard as 2009 squad

Sep. 12, 2010

Through the first 97 minutes of Florida’s football season, Gators fans had little reason to be optimistic.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Freshman serves up Gators win

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 12, 2010

Less than 24 hours after 15 service errors cost Florida a chance to beat No. 1 Penn State, a pair of service aces brought them a measure of redemption.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Demps proves to be game-changer

Sep. 12, 2010

Florida fans knew entering this season that the fastest man in college football wasn’t going to be caught from behind.

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METRO

Community gathers downtown to fight intolerance

By Alexander Klausner | Sep. 12, 2010

Although the Dove World Ourtreach Center Quran burning was canceled, members of the Gainesville community still came together to stand against intolerance Saturday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Professor receives $10M grant to study genes, blood pressure

By Meredith Rutland | Sep. 12, 2010

A UF researcher received about a $10 million grant to study the relationship between a person’s genetic code and the effectiveness of high blood pressure medications.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF in fourth after first round

By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 12, 2010

High expectations are common for the UF women’s golf team. Heading into the first round of its tournament Sunday, sophomore Mia Piccio was one of the latest to be in that spotlight.

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METRO

Political candidates tailgate with student groups

By Hannah Winston | Sep. 12, 2010

The UF College Democrats and College Republicans both held tailgates with a purpose before Saturday’s football game.

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METRO

Protestors demonstrate, march to Dove center

By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 12, 2010

Eight-year-old Rebecca carried a white cutout of the word peace while marching to protest the Dove World Outreach Center on Saturday.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Peace & Dove: Locals showed sense of community

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 12, 2010

The circus came to town this week.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Ignorance mars community relations

By Chris Dodson | Sep. 12, 2010

The proposed Islamic community center known as Park 51 in New York City has drawn a lot of criticism that, quite frankly, makes Americans and the media look absolutely foolish.

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METRO

Cinema verde hosts fundraiser for upcoming film festival

By Daniela Abratt | Sep. 12, 2010

Cinema Verde, a Gainesville environmental film and arts festival, is hosting its first fundraiser tonight for the festival, which will be held from March 18 to March 27.

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METRO

Candlelight vigil marks nine years since 9/11 attack

By Samantha Sumilang | Sep. 12, 2010

In the culmination of a week-long, national commemoration of Sept. 11, the 9/11: Never Forget Project hosted a candlelight vigil to mark the ninth anniversary of the tragedy.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Inter-Residence Hall Association misusing students’ funds

By Rob Winston | Sep. 12, 2010

I am sad to report that on-campus residents have been dealt a great injustice by their voice within the residence halls, the Inter-Residence Hall Association.