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Correction

Mar. 25, 2012

In Friday’s edition of the Alligator, a description of the Arizona immigration law said that police officers have the right to stop or arrest anyone in the state they think may be an illegal immigrant. The sentence should have read that police officers have the right to determine the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest for a separate offense if they have reason to believe that person may be an illegal immigrant.

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Correction

Mar. 25, 2012

In Friday’s edition of the Alligator, it was incorrectly reported that Jay Rosen painted 27 horses for an art auction in Marion County due to an editing error. Rosen painted one of 27 horses.

Louisville's Peyton Siva (3) celebrates his team's 72-68 win over Florida in an NCAA tournament West Regional final college basketball game, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Gators unexpected run falls short in Elite Eight loss to Louisville

By MATT WATTS | Mar. 24, 2012

PHOENIX – As Peyton Siva, Kyle Kuric and Russ Smith celebrated, jumping up and down on the US Airways Center floor and donning T-Shirts and hats emblazoned with the words “Final Four,” Brad Beal, Erving Walker and Kenny Boynton fought back tears.

The No. 1 UF gymnastics squad was one of seven Top-15 teams competing at the SEC Gymnastics Championship on Saturday in Duluth, Ga.

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UF gymnastics wins second SEC title in three seasons

By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 24, 2012

As a team primed for the long haul, No. 1 Florida kicked off its postseason on the highest note possible.

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Fontana's heroics in ninth lift Gators over Gamecocks

By TOM GREEN | Mar. 24, 2012

With one ninth-inning at-bat, Nolan Fontana made everyone forget about his, and the Gators’, struggles against the Gamecocks — at least for the moment.

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Medeiros posts solid second-day performance at UCF Invitational

By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Mar. 24, 2012

There were 15 runners competing for Florida on Saturday at the UCF Invitational, however it was a thrower who led the pack.

Florida's Bradley Beal (23) and Kenny Boynton sit in the locker room following their 72-68 loss to Louisville in an NCAA tournament West Regional final college basketball game, Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Beal's incredible freshman season, tournament run ends prematurely for Gators

By JOHN BOOTHE | Mar. 24, 2012

PHOENIX – In the waning moments of his freshman season, Brad Beal was given an opportunity to extend it.

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UF lacrosse downs Ohio State in low-scoring ALC opener

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Mar. 24, 2012

Following a first-half defensive battle, the Gators were looking to take control.

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Florida softball's bats come through late in win against Arkansas

Mar. 24, 2012

For only the fourth time this season, Florida ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard. However, at the end of the day, the Gators escaped, winning 3-2.

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Gators baseball evens series with 'Cocks

Mar. 23, 2012

For all intents and purposes, it took longer to get Friday night’s game between No. 1 Florida and No. 8 South Carolina started than it did to decide a winner. Beginning at 7 p.m., Carolina Stadium sat empty and wet for the better part of 84 minutes — hampered by a rain delay.

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Florida men's tennis falls to Mississippi State; women defeat Bulldogs

By ELI MARGER | Mar. 23, 2012

As counter-intuitive as it may sound, success and failure for the Gators begins at the bottom.

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Florida softball tops Arkansas on the road

Mar. 23, 2012

The Hogs were able to escape the first two innings without giving up a single run to the No. 3 Gators. However, when the lineup came around for the second time, Florida (27-2, 8-1 Southeastern Conference) piled on the runs.

Marquette's Junior Cadougan (5) falls away as he shoots against Florida's Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament West Regional semifinal on Thursday, March 22, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Florida drawing from experience with Kentucky's Davis before facing Louisville, Dieng

By JOHN BOOTHE | Mar. 23, 2012

PHOENIX – For the past month, Patric Young has become used to playing like his shoes are cemented to the paint.

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Zunic a first-day winner in javelin for UF track at UCF Invitational

By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Mar. 23, 2012

The outdoor season has official begun for the Gators. At the UCF Invitational, the Florida men’s weight throwers were quick to make an impression.

Florida center Patric Young embraces guard Brad Beal during the team’s Sweet 16 meeting with Marquette in 2012.

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Florida not relying on three ahead of Elite Eight showdown with Louisville

By MATT WATTS | Mar. 23, 2012

PHOENIX – This time of year, college basketball teams are terrified of the bubble.

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Gainesville man arrested on charges of procuring a minor for prostitution

By Chris Alcantara | Mar. 23, 2012

A Gainesville man was arrested Friday morning on charges of procuring a 13-year-old girl for prostitution.

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Fire rescue employees recognized at annual award ceremony

By Adrianna Paidas | Mar. 23, 2012

Every year, Gainesville Fire Rescue holds an awards ceremony that honors firefighters, paramedics and fire rescue workers who are recommended by their peers for their gallant work in the community.

Metro

Decision on alcohol laws in a downtown parking lot halted

By Adrianna Paidas | Mar. 23, 2012

The city has halted its decision to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in a downtown parking lot.

Craft beer is about trying new things and holding on to that adventurous spirit that pushes us to pursue the best that life — and alcohol — has to offer us.

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Beer Run: Gator Beverage and Ward’s Supermarket

By Caitlyn Finnegan | Mar. 23, 2012

Stumbling upon a great beer store is one of those beautiful, unexpected pleasures we can all appreciate. After all, craft beer is about trying new things and holding on to that adventurous spirit that pushes us to pursue the best that life — and alcohol — has to offer us.

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City of Gainesville Employee Rally

By Samantha Montero | Mar. 23, 2012

The members of T.E.A.M. organize a bustling event for all City of Gainesville Employees. Many of them showcasing their hobbies and passions outside of work.