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UF leads the Southeast in Peace Corps volunteers
Aug. 17, 2008At least one top ranking this year can offer the UF administration a little peace of mind.
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COLUMNS
And the top five UF rivals are…
Aug. 17, 2008If you didn't know UF was a big football school the day you submitted your application, you probably figured it out sometime in between jumping up and down in your parent's living room after tearing open your admission letter and watching your mom tear up as she sets your brand new Macbook Pro on your spiffy dorm room desk.
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UF memories will last a lifetime: A letter from UF Student Body President Kevin Reilly
By Kevin Reilly | Aug. 17, 2008Welcome to the University of Florida! I may not be the first to congratulate you on your decision to attend UF, but let me tell you how much you will benefit from your time here. As Student Body president for the 2008-2009 academic year, I urge you make the most out of what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.
NEWS
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NSE
An Alligator apology to freshmen
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 17, 2008Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
The Hipp offers avant-garde movies, musicals and plays
By Allison Griner | Aug. 17, 2008Need something different to do on a Saturday night? The Hippodrome State Theatre is the whole package.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Fashion Attractions: Gainesville boutiques will satisfy shoppers
By BAILEY PARKE | Aug. 17, 2008For shop-a-holics who like to scour their local shopping mecca for the latest fashion trends, Gainesville has an excellent variety of small boutiques and shops that should satisfy anyone sick of trudging through The Oaks Mall.
NEWS
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NSE
Meet the university, local leaders who will impact you
Aug. 17, 2008Jumping into a new town, there's a whole slew of new people who make decisions affecting your everyday life.
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FOOTBALL
Tebow Mania reaches new level with cover of Men's Fitness
Aug. 17, 2008Want to know 1,095 ways to look and feel better? Or how about ways to get your best body back? Or maybe you yearn to learn the top football body training secrets?
NEWS
UF suspends dorm check–in in anticipation of Fay
By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 17, 2008UF officials announced residence hall check-in will be suspended from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Thursday in anticipation of bad weather from Tropical Storm Fay.
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FOOTBALL
Rainy, Demps face off in street race behind dorm
Aug. 17, 2008Jeff Demps gets out of a tutoring session and starts to walk down Stadium Road to his dorm in Springs.
NEWS
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NSE
OMG, that’s TMI: Exercise discretion on Facebook
By JENNA LANIA | Aug. 17, 2008Laura Lombardo is 2,131 friends richer. She has created 55 photo albums, and so far there are 1,260 photos of her online. She checks Facebook from her Blackberry while she's waiting in line or on the bus to pass the time.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Embrace your inner bookworm with this reading list
By JESSICA METZGER | Aug. 17, 2008Looking for something entertaining to read during your downtime? Here is a book list that can revive your reading agenda for the fall.
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FOOTBALL
Tebow's backup spot still up for grabs
Aug. 17, 2008Two people competing for the same job usually don't consider themselves friends.
NEWS
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NSE
Stay safe, save money with transportation alternatives
By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 17, 2008In light of rising gas prices, more students are forced to find means of travel that don't involve getting behind the wheel of a car. Luckily for UF students, there are plenty of ways to get around Gainesville and campus without one.
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34th Street Wall is local tradition
By NOEL SANCHEZ | Aug. 17, 2008It's been called an eyesore, a concrete blog and a public diary.
NEWS
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The ABCs of UF
By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 17, 2008You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Murphy becomes leader for this year's group of receivers
Aug. 17, 2008Percy Harvin is the most electrifying player on the Gators roster and a Heisman candidate, but the leader of UF's receiving corps is Louis Murphy.
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FOOTBALL
D-line hopes to regain championship form
Aug. 17, 2008Gator fans have vivid memories of former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith and running back Antonio Pittman getting hammered repeatedly by UF's defense in the BCS Championship game two seasons ago.
NEWS
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NSE
Learn, obey local laws to avoid lasting consequences
By ZAHARA ZAHAV | Aug. 15, 2008A night on the town can present great photo opportunities -- as long as those photos aren't mug shots.
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BLOGS FOOTBALL
Gators ranked No. 5 in Associated Press poll
Aug. 15, 2008The Associated Press preseason poll was released on Saturday, and UF found itself in familiar territory.
