NEWS
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CAMPUS
Starry Night breaks record for attendees
Sep. 27, 2009NICOLE LYNN GREINER, Alligator Contributing Writer
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SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gator Invitational helps men's team gain experience
By GREG LUCA< | Sep. 27, 2009The 2009 Gator Invitational, held this past weekend at the Ring Tennis Complex, gave the UF men's tennis team an opportunity to experiment with a variety of lineups and gave the women's team an opportunity to showcase their excellence.
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SFC
US Rep. Stearns holds health care town hall forum
By C.J. Pruner | Sep. 27, 2009When Jerry Williamson took hold of the microphone at Saturday's health care town hall meeting, all the stinging hisses and jubilant yells that had been bouncing off the walls of the Santa Fe College's gym faded to a suppressed murmur.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Obama to decide fate of Afghan War
Sep. 27, 2009Former Secretary of State and retired four-star Gen. Colin Powell met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office in mid-September to discuss the looming question of what to do about Afghanistan. While no one can be certain of what the two discussed, questions from the so-called Powell Doctrine probably floated around the room.
NEWS
CORRECTION
Sep. 27, 2009An article in the Sept. 22 edition of the Alligator incorrectly reported that the new garbage pick-up schedule for Alachua County will begin Oct. 1. The new contract begins Oct. 1, but the date to start four-day collection is Nov. 1.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Big Win, Bigger Loss
Sep. 27, 2009LEXINGTON, Ky. - Tebow back to pass, hit, dropped for loss of 3. Tackled by Wyndham.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Pastor plans protest at parade
By Terry Jones | Sep. 27, 2009We believe that it's time for Christians to stop hiding behind a message sugar-coated with love, peace and prosperity.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators dominate blocking, Crimson Tide
By ADAM BERRY | Sep. 27, 2009Mary Wise gave a quick fist pump as she looked at the stat sheet after Sunday's match. The Gators didn't just outblock an opponent for the first time this season, they dominated at the net.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
UF finishes in 14th in Mason Rudolph Women's Championship
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Sep. 27, 2009The Florida women's golf team finished the Mason Rudolph Women's Championship in 14th place with a team score of 581 (+5).
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Pizza place will be expensive
By Ahmed Jorge | Sep. 27, 2009Aramark opened new food facilities recently in the Reitz Union, one of which tripled sales records from the one it replaced. They knew the novelty of these new places was going to attract people, even though the prices were comparatively high. They knew this, but they didn't lower their prices to the state's standards until people started complaining. Why did they agree to lower their prices so fast and easy? Is it because they know they were charging too much? Now Aramark seems to be keeping up with its business strategy. Aramark is advertising that it is going to open a new pizza place, which there are none of right now in the food court. One must wait and see how high the prices for the first couple of weeks are going to be. I wouldn't doubt they are going to take advantage of the absence of a pizza place around the food court and start with higher prices until customers start noticing again.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Board supports Progress Party, ban on stickers
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 27, 2009As the sun set over a paper-littered Turlington Plaza last night, the Editorial Board was faced with a decision.
METRO
About 3,000 gather for Hispanic fest
By RENEE MONTALTO | Sep. 27, 2009The eighth annual Downtown Latino Festival was a medley of fresh food and dirty dancing Saturday that drew Gainesville residents from more than 15 Latin American countries.
METRO
Group gives free rabies vaccinations
By Laura Montalto | Sep. 27, 2009In conjunction with World Rabies Day, No More Homeless Pets is offering free rabies vaccinations to the public.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Speaker discusses book on gay and lesbian teachers in Florida
By Morgan Watkins | Sep. 27, 2009Karen Graves, an associate professor of education at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, discussed her new book, "And They Were Wonderful Teachers: Florida's Purge of Gay and Lesbian Teachers," Friday to about 30 students and faculty in the Norman Hall Terrace Room.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Stickers encourage voters
By Ryan Weiss | Sep. 27, 2009Friday's Alligator contained a four-paragraph diatribe concerning the distribution of "I Voted" stickers during Student Government elections. How can one be so petty? We have students trying to ensure the safety of the community, to save language programs and to allocate money to student groups, and you go after stickers? Those of us in Greek houses know that it is not "coercion" that goes on, but rather encouragement to vote in SG elections. With such a small percentage of students voting in these elections, it is shameful that you resent Greek participation. Sen. Gary Benedix, you seem pleased with yourself that you "have it all figured out."
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COLUMNS
Gators will need to refocus, find alternate playmakers if Tebow sits
By CALLOVI< | Sep. 27, 2009Lexington, Ky. - Tim Tebow could not get up for close to three minutes after getting hit by Taylor Wyndham and hitting the back of his head on Marcus Gilbert's knee.
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Calathes wraps up whirlwind summer with EuroBasket 2009
By ADAM BERRY | Sep. 27, 2009Since May, Nick Calathes has gone from Gainesville to Greece, had his rights traded from Minnesota to Dallas and made the jump from the Southeastern Conference to the European championships.
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SOCCER
Freshman Barney aids UF blowout
Sep. 27, 2009It's been a long time coming for McKenzie Barney.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG parties to wrap up campaign spending
By CAROLYN TILLO | Sep. 27, 2009As the hype surrounding Tuesday and Wednesday's Student Government elections builds, parties predict that campaign expenditures will begin to decline.
