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CAMPUS
Skeletal remains found of 43–foot–long extinct snake
By TATIANA GONZALEZ | Feb. 5, 2009The largest species of snake today, which weighs in at about 550 pounds and is 30 feet long, is tiny in comparison to the newly discovered Titanoboa.
METRO
City becomes first in U.S. with solar feed–in tariffs
Feb. 5, 2009Gainesville will be the first city in the U.S. to implement a solar feed-in tariff, city commissioners decided in an unanimous vote Thursday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Mark Rush, the director entertain students at lectures
By MARA RUDOLPH | Feb. 5, 2009In a small production room in ivy-covered Bryan Hall, a moppy-haired man clad in a blue long-sleeved collared shirt and dark jeans appears on eight different screens.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF to participate in teach–in about global warming
By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Feb. 4, 2009For the first year, UF students and faculty will join millions across the country in the National Teach-In, an event geared toward spreading awareness about global warming and helping impact President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office.
METRO
"Juicy" gossip site closes virtual doors today
By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 4, 2009The tumbling economy has claimed another victim: gossip.
SPORTS
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SFC
SFC women's basketball team breaks century mark in win against Seminole Community College
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Feb. 4, 2009Undefeated in the Mid-Florida Conference, the Santa Fe College women's basketball team continued its winning streak against Seminole Community College Wednesday night.
METRO
Man found dead in movie theater parking lot
By Nicole Safker | Feb. 4, 2009A man was found dead in his car in the parking lot of a Gainesville movie theater Wednesday evening.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Public schools inefficient, bureaucratic
By JONATHAN LOTT | Feb. 4, 2009On Monday, Michelle Obama officially began exercising her power as first lady. Making the rounds, she toured federal agencies to praise them and make them feel like they, despite being government bureaucrats, are doing legitimate work.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Demetri Martin explains "Important Things" in life
By DAN SECO | Feb. 4, 2009For many, the opportunity to study at NYU's School of Law on full scholarship epitomizes the term "no-brainer."
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Juicy Campus shut down in wake of economy
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009For Matt Ivester, the "juice" just wasn't worth the squeeze.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
NPR commentator discusses Obama's racial identity
By CAROLYN TILLO | Feb. 4, 2009National Public Radio weekly commentator and author Diane Roberts spoke about America's obsession with President Barack Obama's racial identity Wednesday night. About 100 people attended the lecture, entitled "The Blackness of Barack Obama," filled with sarcasm and historical anecdotes in Pugh Hall.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Art benefit rocks local venue
By LEE ZIESCHE | Feb. 4, 2009It is not every day that you find Pepé Le Pew, Abraham Lincoln, and the Virgin Mary hanging on the same wall, but they all found a home at the Wayward Council Art Benefit Show Friday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Parties submit lists of candidates for senate seats
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 4, 2009Three political parties have submitted a list of candidates for 50 available Senate seats in the upcoming Student Government elections.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
DT Brown's commitment influenced by many
Feb. 4, 2009GREENSBORO - They say it takes a village to raise a child. For Gary Brown, it took that much to pick a school.
AP
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SPORTS
James follows Bryant's MSG performance with 50 points and triple-double
Feb. 4, 2009THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
METRO
Florida students score lower than national averages
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 4, 2009Florida's school system was ranked No. 36 in the nation in the American Legislative Exchange Council's 15th annual Report Card on American Education, released Tuesday.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Dying young preserves musical fame, keeps star from falling
By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 4, 2009Don't you wish The Beatles could still make music?
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Loeffler and White bring fresh outlook to UF
Feb. 4, 2009One of the biggest challenges facing the 2009 UF football team will be staying hungry and humble despite two national titles in three years, and the Gators' two newest coaches should be a big help in that department.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
'Wrestler' shows inside look at life in the ring
By JACK BENGE | Feb. 4, 2009By Jack Benge
