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Former ACLU president speaks about civil rights

UF law students learned from the former leader of the American Civil Liberties Union how they could get involved with the organization in protecting civil rights, even if they haven't graduated.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Republican Party should return to its conservative roots

I think everyone in this country can agree to just be happy the election is over. Granted, some of us, namely those who supported Sen. John McCain, are bound to be disappointed. An objective analysis of the situation shows us that, despite our best efforts, the election was ours to lose. The future of our party is clear and hopeful.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Darts & Laurels

First, we would like to pat ourselves on the back by giving UF a thanks-for-saving-us-money-now-and-making-us-money-later LAUREL for being ranked No. 2 on Kiplinger's list of the 100 best values in public universities.


Metro

City asks UF’s help in fire services

With UF and Gainesville struggling with budget cuts, city commissioners decided Thursday to send a letter to UF President Bernie Machen requesting a partnership to seek state funds for fire service.


Florida Alligator
Metro

Commission expands rights for domestic partnerships

After voting unanimously to increase domestic partnership rights at a meeting Thursday night, Gainesville City Commissioners questioned the wording of the ballot initiative that would eliminate local anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people.


Florida Alligator
Sports

UF turns focus to South Carolina

Coming off a split decision against Southeastern Conference rival Georgia, the UF swim teams remain focused toward their ultimate goal, the NCAA finals, at the end of the season.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

University Police officer overstepped boundaries at Election Bash

Nov. 4 should have been one of the best days of my life. However, that historic moment was tainted for me by the actions of a UF police officer. As I was walking into the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom to join my friends for the Elections Bash, a police officer grabbed me by the arm and pulled me toward her. While wagging her index finger in my face, she told me three times, "Don't you ever push me when you walk past me."


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Obama win brings hope to Americans

Sitting on the floor against the wall in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, I had separated myself from the masses and slowly began to grasp what President-elect Barack Obama's victory meant to the black students at UF.


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