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Authorities arrest 21 in child-sex sting
Feb. 7, 2012A Gainesville task force arrested 21 people during a child-sex sting, including a recent UF alumnus and a university employee.
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Library West vending machine offers school supplies
By Samantha Shavell | Feb. 7, 2012Frantic study sessions in Library West might be less stressful with the addition of a school-supply vending machine.
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Gay rights supporters relish Prop 8 decision in California
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 7, 2012Gainesville gay rights supporters are excited that a California same-sex marriage ban was deemed unconstitutional Tuesday by a San Francisco federal appeals panel.
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Obama administration to train math, science teachers
By Webb | Feb. 7, 2012During the second White House Science Fair on Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced a series of steps his administration will take to train 100,000 math and science teachers.
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County Commission to discuss nonprofit funding process
By Adrianna Paidas | Feb. 7, 2012The Alachua County Commission decided Tuesday to consider changing part of the funding process for county nonprofit organizations.
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Event to offer CPR certification, sign-ups for lifesaving registries
By Jaime Sloane | Feb. 7, 2012When 22 people were rushed to Shands at UF after a horrific series of car crashes on Interstate 75 on Jan. 29, the hospital was in desperate need of blood.
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UF fraternity under investigation for hazing
By Katherine Hahn | Feb. 7, 2012A UF fraternity is under investigation for a reported hazing incident.
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Police union members thank senator for opposing jail privatization
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 7, 2012Seven people went to Sen. Steve Oelrich's office on Tuesday to thank him for opposing a state bill that would privatize jails across the state.
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Pepsi Refresh Project to sponsor grants
Feb. 7, 2012UF has set a goal of zero waste on campus by 2015, and a soft drink company wants to help make that happen.
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New app provides UF students with fitness information
By Emily Miller | Feb. 7, 2012UF students can find fitness classes, track instructors and share their opinions through a new fitness website and application.
Sports
Florida cold from three in 20-point loss at Kentucky
By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 7, 2012LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the Gators’ two previous losses against top-three teams, outside shooting was their saving grace from an embarrassing final margin.
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Walker struggles against Wildcats’ length in blowout loss
By GREG LUCA | Feb. 7, 2012LEXINGTON, Ky. — For 5-foot-8-inch Erving Walker, Kentucky was too tall of a test.
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CLAS website helping students discover majors
Feb. 7, 2012Will Holland is a biology major, itching to explore other options.
Sports
Mather dominates as Florida women's tennis sweeps South Florida at home
By ELI MARGER | Feb. 7, 2012It took Joanna Mather just less than an hour to defeat her opponent on Tuesday, but it was an extra 15 minutes on Monday that really made the difference.
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Florida gymnastics' Hunter excelling as all-around competitor in first year
By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 7, 2012When Kytra Hunter first set foot on the mat in her collegiate debut, success soon followed.
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Starbucks supports Washington bill legalizing gay marriage
By Kelly Price | Feb. 7, 2012Starbucks Coffee Company stirred up more than frappuccinos this past week.
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Gators men's golf may look to underclassmen as season progresses
By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Feb. 7, 2012Florida started off its spring schedule on the right foot with a team win and an individual win for junior T.J. Vogel at the Sea Best Invitational last week. But the Gators are working on consistency before hosting the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Saturday.
Opinion
School Silliness: Fines, arrests over tardiness ludicrous
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 7, 2012The likelihood of seeing a solar eclipse or Halley's Comet is greater than the chances of seeing politicians of opposite political parties agree on something - in public, at least.
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Not feeling the love? Celebrate Vaginatine's Day instead
By Chloe Oliveras | Feb. 7, 2012Before Valentine's Day is given a chance to rear its ugly head once again, I propose a new holiday: Vaginatine's Day.
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Correction
Feb. 7, 2012In Tuesday's newspaper, the Alligator incorrectly reported that Nathan Skop earned 4,955 votes in the at-large 1 race. Skop earned 2,955 votes.
