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As leases end, moving day scatters students, stuff

Party Pooper

It happened: Bernie Machen won, and Georgia beat us. The Bulldogs are now ranked as the No. 1 party school in the nation, while UF has slipped to seventh place after taking the top spot two years ago.

Sergeant returns to duty

Sgt. Lisa Satcher rides again.

Moving Pains

Couches line the sidewalks, particle boards disintegrate on the curb and Dumpsters full of rain-soaked mattresses wait to be emptied. It’s that time of year again — moving from one place to the next. The worst part about it: the unrelenting fees Gainesville Regional Utilities imposes on customers.

Deferment program adds textbook rentals

Students can now rent their textbooks through a new deferment program that allows financial aid to be used for books before the money is disbursed to the student.

Anti-Defamation League cites UF vandalism in report

A gray swastika spray-painted on a UF fraternity house last year made national news this week when the Anti-Defamation League released its 2009 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents.

Arizona’s law is reasonable

Simply being an American citizen comes with a grab bag of freedoms and benefits. Social Security, education, welfare and President Obama’s soon-to-be-implemented comprehensive health care system are only some of the fruits of our nation’s wealth - a wealth built on the social and ethnic diversity that defines America. While this diversity is our nation’s greatest strength, we cannot allow unrestrained access to America’s limited bounty. I am writing in regards to SB1070, the Arizona law causing so much uproar – the one that allows police officers to detain suspected illegal immigrants unless they are carrying immigration documents. I’ve heard the words “un-American,” “fascist,” “xenophobic” and “racist” all used to describe this legislation and its supporters, and I have never been more worried for the future of America.

Fraternity named year’s most outstanding chapter

The men of Alpha Phi Alpha beat out more than 700 other chapters of the fraternity to be crowned the Outstanding College Chapter of the Year.

Adu-Brempong shooting investigation isn’t transparent

When the Florida Department of Law Enforcement report cleared the five officers involved in the Kofi Adu-Brempong shooting we were upset but believed an internal investigation might bring about some disciplinary action. Now it seems UPD has reinstated all but one of the officers involved in the shooting with no actions taken against them. Maybe there was a slap on the wrist for mishandling the situation, but we don’t know.

We can all relate to ‘Jersey Shore’ cast

Jersey Shore: Two words that ignite controversy, YouTube impersonations and fist pumps.

Burn Quran Day is unchristian

As a Christian, I follow a basic commandment: Love one another as you love yourself. This does not mean love your Christian neighbors, and bully all others. It definitely does not mean that it is acceptable, in the name of Christ, to persecute those of another faith. On Sept. 11, The Dove World Outreach Center is planning an “International Burn a Quran Day.” They describe Islam as “a religion of the devil” and have been mobilizing using Facebook and YouTube to persuade others to their cause.

The Beta gaming tournament bridges media, video games

Those with a love for video games or digital arts and media, and even some professional gamers, came out last Thursday and Friday to the Norman Gym for The Beta gaming tournament.

Movie in a day

What kind of movie can you make in just a day?

Shoplifting and armed robbery at Kangaroo store

A man already facing charges for shoplifting is wanted by Gainesville Police for armed robbery of a Kangaroo convenience store on Wednesday.

Man arrested after harassing ex-girlfriend

A man was sorry after he fought with officers and damaged their car, though it didn't save him from being arrested on stalking and battery charges Wednesday.

Officers in Kofi shooting return to duty

Four of the five officers involved in the Corry Village shooting have been reinstated with the University Police Department.

Video: Protect yourself from skimmers

Lt. Stephen Maynard of the Alachua County Sheriff's Office tells you how to protect yourself from credit card skimmers at the gas pump.

Pizza joint fills vacancy

Ever since Mellow Mushroom closed its doors in October, the restaurant space less than 500 feet east of the UF campus has been vacant.

Engineers race robot chariots

More than 2,000 years ago, Romans raced wooden chariots around the track at Circus Maximus for sport.

Tebow signs undie deal

Tim Tebow prefers briefs.