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OPINION | COLUMNS

Driving comes with social responsibility

By Joshua Lee | May 24, 2010

A couple of weeks ago, at the tender age of 19, I finally got my Florida driver's license. After a three-year saga of excuses and missed opportunities, I finally sucked it up and studied hard enough to pass - despite running over a cone and failing my first attempt. While pretty much all college students and young drivers can relate to the experience, I feel like I have a unique view of the whole process.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Adult entertainment industry veteran explains .xxx domain

By Mike South | May 24, 2010

As a 20-year veteran of the adult entertainment industry, I can tell you this isn't about controlling access to adult material. This is about money, plain and simple.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Student Alliance party refutes departing senators’ attacks

By Keir Lamont | May 24, 2010

Last spring, an extraordinary event occurred in Student Government: Members of the Progress and Orange and Blue parties put aside their differences and created a brand-new party that represents all students, not just the lucky few. This new party, the Student Alliance party, immediately got to work by opposing the new Reitz Union student fee. We felt that in times of great economic hardship, the Unite Party was wrong to pass the buck on to the Student Body.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Auction, concert benefit the arts

By NICOLE SALZMAN | May 24, 2010

About 200 people bought hand-painted chairs and donated money to hear live music in support of local arts programs Saturday night in downtown Gainesville.

MULTIMEDIA | VIDEO

Video: Downtown car collision investigation underway

By Harrison Diamond | May 24, 2010

Gainesville Police investigate the scene of an accident on East University Avenue.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Schutte's grand slam powers Gators to Super Regional berth

By GREG LUCA< | May 23, 2010

When Florida and Florida International squared off on April 20, the Gators were only able to bring a trio of runs across the plate in an 8-3 loss.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Brombacher helps Gators advance to regional final

By GREG LUCA< | May 22, 2010

Another day, another dominating performance by Stephanie Brombacher.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

UF drops season finale to Gamecocks

By ANTHONY CHIANG | May 22, 2010

With the Southeastern Conference title already in hand, the Gators took it easy Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women's tennis advances to NCAA semifinals

By ANDREW OLSON < | May 22, 2010

If one were to look at who beat who, a tough match for the No. 3 Gators women’s tennis team might have been anticipated against No. 11 Miami (20-6), but Florida’s speed and athleticism led to a 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men's golf finishes third, advances to NCAA Championships

By JAIME MANHEIMER | May 22, 2010

The Florida men’s golf team finished the NCAA Central Regional in third place (279-280-279, 838, -2) on Saturday, and will advance to the NCAA Championships.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Men's golf finishes third, advances to NCAA Championships

By JAIME MANHEIMER | May 22, 2010

The Florida men’s golf team finished the NCAA Central Regional in third place (279-280-279, 838, -2) on Saturday, and will advance to the NCAA Championships.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators clinch 11th SEC title

By ANTHONY CHIANG | May 22, 2010

Saturday’s series finale against the Gamecocks was set to be a one-game playoff, but now it will hold no meaning.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Brombacher strikes out 11 in 6-0 win over Bethune-Cookman

By GREG LUCA< | May 22, 2010

On the opening night of the most important tournament of the season, junior Stephanie Brombacher had one of her best starts of the year.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Men's tennis eliminated in round of 16

By ANDREW OLSON < | May 22, 2010

Trying to defeat the championship host for the third time in one season proved too difficult a challenge for the No. 6 Gators men’s tennis team (21-5) as the season ended with a 4-2 loss to No. 12 Georgia (20-7) in the round of 16 in Athens, Ga.

METRO

Car strikes three pedestrians downtown

By Harrison Diamond | May 22, 2010

Gainesville Police investigate the scene of an accident on East University Avenue early Saturday.

METRO

State Attorney makes judgment on shooting

May 21, 2010

State Attorney Bill Cervone released a partial judgment Friday stating the University Police officers who shot a Ghanaian graduate student in his on-campus apartment will not face any legal action.

SPORTS | BASEBALL