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Celebrate your right: It’s Election Day!
Nov. 5, 2012You registered. You stood in line. You took part in one of the most important occasions our nation will ever practice.
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Phone scammers demand money for family members
By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 5, 2012Two UF students have been targeted by phone scammers claiming to be holding their family members hostage in the past month, according to a University Police public bulletin.
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UF employees donate more money to Democratic causes
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 5, 2012Donors listing UF as their employer contributed about $142,000 to political candidates and groups during the 2012 election cycle, according to data on www.OpenSecrets.org, a money-tracking website launched by the Center for Responsive Politics.
University
International students speak up with language volunteers
By Sujie Wue | Nov. 5, 2012UF students have the chance to meet, help and often befriend international students without ever leaving Gainesville.
Metro
Food drive makes baskets of hope
By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 5, 2012For James Paulk, the Thanksgiving season is a reminder of growing up in a one-parent home.
Metro
House of representatives candidate looks to aid job creation through deregulation
By Webb | Nov. 5, 2012Though Keith Perry was born in Florida State University territory, he hopes to represent the Gator Nation in the state house of representatives.
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Local attorney hopes to shift state’s focus to education, reproductive rights
By Webb | Nov. 5, 2012Andrew Morey is passionate about education — he even married a schoolteacher.
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UF ranks inside top 100 smartest schools
By Cara Chiaramonte | Nov. 5, 2012UF is the 98th smartest school in the country, according to a study released Thursday.
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UF study finds bedbugs capable of beating the odds, living longer
By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 5, 2012Bedbugs often sleep in others’ beds, but they don’t want to cuddle.
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Study finds secret stash in popular energy drinks
By Michelle Plitnikas | Nov. 5, 2012When students reach for a can of Red Bull to keep them awake through an all-night study session, they may be getting more caffeine than they expect.
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City organizations send volunteers, money to storm victims
By Andrea Carroz | Nov. 5, 2012Gainesville residents are helping Hurricane Sandy victims get back on their feet.
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System helps with memory problems for UF researchers
By Amelia Butler | Nov. 5, 2012GatorCloud is about to drench UF’s campus with data.
Metro
Man denied dollar, threatens to rob
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 5, 2012A Gainesville man’s request for a dollar from a stranger turned into an attempted robbery that landed him behind bars Monday morning.
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Fest weekend kept local businesses busy with Gators gone
By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 5, 2012After Fest 11 rocked Gainesville last weekend, many business owners close to the action downtown said the punk-rock festival compensated for the mass migration to Jacksonville for the Florida-Georgia game.
Sports
Newcomers adjusting to Gators’ scouting, preparation methods
Nov. 5, 2012Between the largest freshman class in the 39-year history of the program and junior transfer Vicky McIntyre, the Gators have had a busy offseason meshing new talents and personalities.
Sports
Notebook: Senior thriving in postseason; Injury update
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 5, 2012Erika Tymrak had a successful regular season, but her talents have shined through in the postseason.
Sports
Notebook: After rash of injuries, all but one Gator probable for Saturday
By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 5, 2012Injuries dominated Florida’s win against Missouri on Saturday, but the Gators received some good news on Monday.
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Gillislee pleased with performance despite statistical downturn
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 5, 2012Mike Gillislee has new goals.
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Column: Even against weakling, UF must play well at homecoming
By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 5, 2012Florida football hasn’t done much growling in recent years.
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Therapeutic papermaking workshop kicks off National Arts and Health Month
By Katina Prokos | Nov. 5, 2012The Peace Paper Project helps participants tell their stories by bringing the age-old art of making paper by hand to communities around the world, Drew Matott, project co-founder, said.
