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Florida Alligator
Sports

UF swim team closes out regular season with road wins

Due to inclement weather conditions in Knoxville, Tenn., the UF men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams’ meets were moved from Saturday afternoon and Friday night, respectively, to both taking place Friday afternoon.


Florida Alligator
Metro

1,000 hunt air potatoes in rain

With rain pouring off their backs and soil covering their jeans, volunteers throughout Gainesville got their hands dirty at the 11th annual Great Air Potato Roundup Saturday.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Sex column not appropriate for high schoolers

I am a 43-year-old father of two. My son is a junior at Gainesville High School, and my daughter is a ninth-grader. Both of my children are exceptional students with bright futures, and they both have a strong desire to attend the UF.  While on campus attending sport events and such, they frequently bring home the Alligator to read the latest news on sports, music and campus life.  


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Apple’s release of iPad a letdown

There was a torrent of publicity surrounding Apple’s unveiling of its iPad last week. I watched a video of Steve Jobs presenting it, and needless to say, I wasn’t impressed. Here’s a quick rundown of what transpired:



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