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UF senior recounts White House internship
By Samantha Shavell | Jan. 7, 2013After her first day of her Fall internship, UF senior Shelley Greenspan got to experience what most people only see on TV.
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New Delhi rape is America’s wake-up
Jan. 7, 2013Across India, people are holding protests in outrage over the brutal gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman that occurred in New Delhi last month.
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Group urges Congress to address gun control
By Alexa Volland | Jan. 7, 2013With the trauma of the Newtown, Conn., massacre still lingering, the Association of American Universities has called upon President Barack Obama and members of Congress to address gun violence.
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Board of Trustees discusses campus building changes
Jan. 7, 2013Campus infrastructure was a popular topic of discussion at UF’s Board of Trustees meeting last month.
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Gainesville coffee shops inspire scenes in UF student’s book
By Jensen Werley | Jan. 7, 2013Conversations in coffee shops have gone on to inspire a book that in part will raise money for the American Cancer Society.
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DMV to close in merge with tax collector’s offices
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 7, 2013Alachua County residents looking to obtain or renew their driver’s licenses may soon enjoy shorter wait times and more locations.
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Gainesville Police still searching for motorcycle theft suspect
By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 7, 2013Gainesville Police is looking for a man wanted in connection to a string of November motorcycle thefts in southwest Gainesville.
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RTS starts Spring semester service, updates campus schedules
By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 7, 2013Gainesville’s Regional Transit System adopted its Spring 2013 bus service schedule for all routes running through campus and the city.
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Forward Erik Murphy doubtful against Georgia
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Jan. 7, 2013When No. 11 Florida traveled to New Haven, Conn., to face Yale, the game was going to be a homecoming of sorts for senior Erik Murphy. The South Kingstown, R.I., native planned on having family and friends make the hour long trip to watch him play Sunday night.
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Experienced freshmen providing depth for Florida gymnastics
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Jan. 7, 2013Florida freshman Bridget Sloan wasn’t awestruck by the O’Connell Center lights during Friday’s season opener against Ball State. She has been on a bigger stage before.
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Jenkins declares for NFL Draft; Easley staying with Gators
By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 7, 2013The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.
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Inflation increasing textbook prices, new study shows
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 7, 2013Chemistry freshman Josue Romero piled his books and supplies high in his arms while waiting for the register at the UF Bookstore.
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Card, board games coming soon to Reitz Union game room
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 7, 2013The Student Senate unanimously passed funding for tabletop gaming last month.
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Dance Marathon helps former patient live out his hip-hop dream
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 7, 2013Nine years ago, Calvin Lee lay in a hospital bed awaiting a kidney transplant from his mother.
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University Police officer died in Orlando car accident on Friday
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 7, 2013A University Police officer who served with the department for about four years died in a traffic accident Friday in Orlando.
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Police arrest suspect after stealing friend’s truck, fleeing scene
By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 7, 2013A Gainesville man who allegedly stole a car and threatened his friend was arrested Sunday afternoon.
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Junior Bonds leading youthful Gators
Jan. 7, 2013In a contentious Southeastern Conference, every game is a battle for a youthful Florida squad. That’s when the Gators turn to their floor general, Jaterra Bonds.
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The Rally: Which departing player will Florida miss the most in 2013?
By ADAM PINCUS | Jan. 7, 2013Josh: It’s no secret the Florida offense was the team’s weakness throughout the 2012 season. Some might think it was detrimental to the Gators’ 2013 campaign that leading receiver Jordan Reed declared for the NFL Draft last weekend.
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Gators linebacker Jenkins declares for NFL Draft
By JOE MORGAN | Jan. 7, 2013The Gators’ list of early departures continues to grow.
