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Ghost of Chavez: Maduro threatens voters with curse
Apr. 7, 2013Hey, are curses real? Just checking for the people of Venezuela.
COVID-19
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Uncommon majors 3: Not your average tree hugger
By Valerie Crum | Apr. 7, 2013Your classroom is a 2,070-acre forest. Your goal in life is to save the natural environment. Your classmates may include a few prickly creatures. Your major? Forest resources and conservation.
Metro
Spring Fling ends in long-term commitment for adopted animals
By Sarah Kinonen | Apr. 7, 2013Sawyer peered through the holes of his kennel Saturday at his new family with what looked like a smile.
Opinion
People, please stop stealing free stuff
Apr. 7, 2013Wednesday night, a speaker came to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and delivered what was an enthralling, interesting and appropriately comedic speech I will likely not forget.
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Freshman bucket list
By Abbie Dorwart | Apr. 7, 2013As freshmen year comes to a close, here are things one blogger recommends you must do before summer arrives.
Metro
Early voting for runoff election starts today
By Billy Kennedy | Apr. 7, 2013UF students and Gainesville residents can cast their ballots early for the April 16 mayoral runoff election beginning today.
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Oil: We don’t really need it, but we do need a lifestyle change
Apr. 7, 2013At the end of last month, an oil pipeline ruptured in central Arkansas. According to CNN, 12,000 barrels of oil spilled into the state. Homes were evacuated, and residential streets were filled with flowing, black oil.
Metro
Fake meat — not just for vegans
By Hanna Marcus | Apr. 7, 2013Biting into a science experiment may not sound all that appetizing, but Hannah Gavin said she wouldn’t mind giving it a taste test.
University
City enjoys art, food at festival
By Meghan Pryce | Apr. 7, 2013Every year, Norma Nickerson attends the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival with an interest in how the artists create their masterpieces.
University
New center promises growth
By Michelle Jackson | Apr. 7, 2013Construction begins today on a new learning center in the Austin Cary Memorial Forest.
University
Growl looks back on legacy with 90th year
By Alexa Volland | Apr. 7, 2013In celebration of the 90th annual Gator Growl and Homecoming, the theme for 2013 has been announced as Footprints of the Swamp.
Sports
Spring ‘game’ was what it was
By JOE MORGAN< | Apr. 7, 2013The Gators’ spring “game” on Saturday was boring.
University
Morning-after pill available over the counter
By Alyssa Fisher | Apr. 7, 2013When UF alumna Stephanie Seguin was a student, she had to resort to the “crossing-your-fingers-and-hope-you’re-not-pregnant method” of contraception when the pharmacy was closed.
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Misconceptions about the UFApps service in April 5 article
By Fedro Zazueta | Apr. 7, 2013An article published in the April 5 issue of the Alligator contained some misinformation about the UFApps service. On behalf of UF Information Technology, I would like to clarify these issues.
University
Digitized, instant essay grading: Would it work at UF?
By Kelsey Wonderlin | Apr. 7, 2013UF students waiting for grades to be uploaded might be able to stop refreshing e-Learning.
University
Hillel raises genocide awareness
By Gillian Stoney | Apr. 7, 2013The opening ceremony of the From One Witness to Another: Genocide Awareness Series began Sunday on Bo Diddley Community Plaza.
Sports
Florida rides big inning to win against Mississippi State
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Apr. 7, 2013Through four innings on Sunday, it looked as if Florida was going to have a showing identical to its 2-0 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday.
Metro
Ex-wildlife rehabber receives probation
By Kelcee Griffis | Apr. 7, 2013Watching a river otter trying to turn flips in muddy, 5-inch-deep water almost made Dawn Fox cry.
University
UF senior uses social media to compete for a public relations job
By Taryn Tacher | Apr. 7, 2013One UF student is competing to win the New York Job Project, a contest geared toward people with a passion for public relations and social media.
Sports
Slumping Bulldogs snap Gators’ 12-game winning streak
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Apr. 7, 2013Florida’s trademark in 2013 has been scoring early and often.
