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UF ready in case of school shooting
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 22, 2013Recent school shootings cast a spotlight on universities’ security, and UF is no exception.
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Do I really have a right? Part I
Jan. 22, 2013Lately, we’ve heard a lot about the right to keep and bear arms.
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Gainesville’s views on India’s rape cases
By Kaitlyn Kramer | Jan. 22, 2013Sixty-six times a day. That’s the amount of rape cases reported to the Indian government in 2011. And it’s suspected that thousands go unreported annually due to social stigma.
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Gender-neutral dorms could be possible at UF
By Michelle Leute | Jan. 22, 2013UF may soon join dozens of colleges around the country in implementing gender-neutral housing options.
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Man arrested after mom’s death
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 22, 2013Gainesville Police have arrested a man in connection to his adoptive mother’s murder.
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Student Senate discusses, tables election code reform bill
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 22, 2013The Student Senate voted Tuesday to table a bill regarding election code reform for next week’s meeting.
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Gov. Rick Scott calls for more early voting days, locations
By Billy Kennedy | Jan. 22, 2013Gov. Rick Scott, who in 2011 signed a controversial bill cutting the number of early-voting days from 14 to eight, reversed course and called for early voting to last up to 14 days.
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Doritos contest challenges SEC
By Rachel Kurland | Jan. 22, 2013Although some die-hard football fans watch the Super Bowl for the love of the game, others watch it purely for the commercials.
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Female inmates care for dogs
By Ben Baumer | Jan. 22, 2013Female inmates at the Alachua County Jail will take care of stray dogs as part of a rehabilitation program beginning in February.
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Burrito Bros. reopens after building renovations
By Jewel Midelis | Jan. 22, 2013After closing Jan. 9 due to construction issues, Burrito Brothers Taco Co. on West University Avenue will reopen today at 11 a.m.
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Gainesville cyclists react to Armstrong’s doping
By Marjorie Nunez | Jan. 22, 2013Gainesville cyclists are divided in their feelings about Lance Armstrong after he admitted to using performance enhancers.
Sports
Junior Frenchman gaining confidence, comfort playing in U.S.
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 22, 2013When Florent Diep enrolled at Florida in January 2012, the Frenchman had to adjust to life in the U.S. and life in college.
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Rosario making strides on both sides of ball during final season at Florida
By LANDON WATNICK | Jan. 22, 2013After inconsistency, missed practices and a lack of accountability put a damper on his junior year, Mike Rosario knew he had to change in the offseason.
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UF student photographs Manti Te’o’s first interview
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 22, 2013It was 4:44 p.m. Friday when Ryan Jones realized he had a missed call and voicemail on his phone from his former professor, friend and ESPN freelancer Steve Johnson.
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Freshman Moss working to break out of slump
Jan. 22, 2013Sydney Moss and assistant coaches David Lowery and Murriel Page are alone.
Sports
Muschamp hires Lawing as new assistant
By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 22, 2013Less than one week after defensive coordinator Dan Quinn left the Gators for the NFL, coach Will Muschamp has filled out his staff.
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World of Beer, The Brass Tap join craft beer lineup
By Caitlyn Finnegan | Jan. 22, 2013The buzz is true: Two new craft beer pubs are set to open in the next month.
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Hiro restaurant gets an A for creativity but that's it
By Kelsey Meany | Jan. 22, 2013Did I hate it? No. Did I like it? Not really.
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Gators for Obama travel to presidential inauguration
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 21, 2013About 20 students involved with Gators for Obama packed their bags with winter jackets for the president’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
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Locals volunteer, participate in events for MLK celebration
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 21, 2013Jessa Carpenter sat in a small, white-walled room reading “The Little Soul and the Sun” to six adult males. Two of her listeners rocked back and forth as she spoke.
