SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Talented freshmen play big role for UF
Oct. 7, 2008Another week, another award for the Gators' freshmen class.
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SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Defense hasn't forgotten last year's loss
Oct. 7, 2008It's been one year, and UF still can't forget.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Personal attacks undermine arguments
By Shaelyn McDaniel | Oct. 7, 2008To UF students responding to Jamie Edgerly's letter regarding her opposition to gay marriage that ran in Monday's Alligator:
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG e–mails should have stayed private
By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Oct. 7, 2008Many people dislike politics because it sometimes seems that people choose to launch personal attacks on one another. It is a shame that politics are being treated the same way on the UF campus.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hand scanners waste of money
By SKEET SURRENCY | Oct. 7, 2008After reading Monday's article and editorial about the hand scanner referendum, I feel a few clarifications are in order.
METRO
Florida presidential pick still uncertain, profs say
Oct. 7, 2008Although a Monday poll showed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama with a seven-point lead over Sen. John McCain in Florida, experts say it's not a guarantee he'll win the state in the presidential election.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Trash talk heats up heading into game against LSU
Oct. 7, 2008In the back corner of UF's newly renovated weight room, just off the indoor sprint track, there is a cinderblock wall with paper strewn across it.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Three acts chosen to perform at Gator Growl
Oct. 7, 2008Twenty-three acts had to sing, salsa, shimmy or shake for a coveted award Tuesday night: one of three performances at this year's Gator Growl on Oct. 24.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Fla. representatives speak at UF
By KIM LIBBY | Oct. 7, 2008Two former Gators who have risen to political power addressed the impact a new president would have on Florida.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Government bailout part of financial mismanagement cycle
By Daniel Rood | Oct. 7, 2008As you might have noticed, our economy isn't doing so well. Congress has just passed an enormous bailout bill worth $700 billion of taxpayer money. Along with the high price tag, the bill also gives the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve unprecedented powers over the free market.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Graham discusses presidential debate at Pugh Hall
By CURTIS DEVINE | Oct. 7, 2008Former Sen. Bob Graham spoke like a sportscaster giving a pregame analysis. In a speech before the presidential debates Tuesday night, Graham compared the debates to a championship game in which each player shows his strengths.
METRO
GPD investigates voyeur case
Oct. 7, 2008Six more cases have emerged involving a Gainesville man arrested twice in connection with cameras illegally installed on laptop computers.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Seriously, guys? That was your big rebuttal?
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 7, 2008The Editorial Board is simply amazed by the amount of absurdities that arose from the first day of the Student Government election.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Burkhardt, Cueto continue solid play at All-American Championships
Oct. 7, 2008Freshmen Carlos Cueto and Joey Burkhardt continue to hold their own against veteran opponents, and are each one match away from reaching the main draw at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Harvin, Moody fighting injuries
Oct. 7, 2008Percy Harvin hasn't escaped the injury bug just yet. The junior playmaker sat out his second consecutive practice Tuesday with a nagging ankle injury but is expected to resume workouts today and is expected to be ready for Saturday's matchup with LSU.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG parties call off Monday debate
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 6, 2008After a breakdown in negotiations, the two major Student Government political parties will not debate each other as planned.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Alligator obligated to report the news
Oct. 6, 2008Usually picking the stories for the next day's edition of the Alligator is a relatively painless process.
NEWS
Correction: Students protest plan to install hand scanners at gyms
Oct. 6, 2008In a Monday article, Shelby Powell was identified in a photo as a member of Students for a Democratic Society. He is not.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Sudanese hip–hop artist discusses his journey out of civil war
Oct. 6, 2008Emmanuel Jal stood tall on stage Monday evening, stomping, rhyming and retelling his story of violence and struggle.
