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CD compilations capture memories, show creativity
By MEGAN HERON | May 14, 2008Goodbyes are tough.
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New UF webcam documents lives of ants and termites
By JENNA LANIA | May 14, 2008Insects can't get any privacy these days.
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UF environmental campaign aims to reduce paper waste
By ELIZABETH LEVA | May 14, 2008Several UF departments have formed a new awareness campaign called "Think Before You Ink" to solve a large financial and environmental problem - excessive waste of paper.
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Hunter on campus and in classes
May 14, 2008Highly recruited defensive tackle Omar Hunter is in Gainesville and taking classes for Summer A. Hunter is a definite threat for a starting bid this season, especially with Javier Estopinian still recovering from knee surgery. He was the No. 2 rated tackle by Scout and Rivals.
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Early summer flicks prove to be hit or miss
By JESSICA METZGER | May 14, 2008Summer's begun and so have the blockbusters. Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or have some free time to kill, you might be wondering which films hit or miss. Below is a list of a few new releases and where they fall on the must-see scale.
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Journalism college announces unique public relations chair
By ELIZABETH LEVA | May 14, 2008A new position, the first of its kind in the United States, will soon come to the UF College of Journalism and Communications.
Sports
Alexander heats up as Gators head to the Round of 16
May 14, 2008Vanderbilt, here's some news you don't want to hear:
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Student Senate weighs in on UF budget cuts
By ELIZABETH LEVA | May 14, 2008Student senators unanimously passed a resolution at Tuesday's meeting requesting that the UF administration consider more voices when making decisions about budget cuts.
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Board of Trustees approves Machen’s $47M budget cut
By KATIE SANDERS | May 14, 2008UF's Board of Trustees approved President Bernie Machen's plans to shrink the university's budget by $47 million on Wednesday morning, resulting in about 130 layoffs.
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Alachua County issues burn ban due to weather and wildfires
By CASSIDY MIRABITO | May 14, 2008Recent hard freezes, lack of rain and gusty winds have dried out Alachua County to the point of creating fire risks.
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GPD officer resigns amid internal investigation
By APRIL DUDASH | May 14, 2008Officer John Bostick of the Gainesville Police Department resigned last week and is a part of an ongoing internal investigation, according to Officer Summer Hallett, GPD spokeswoman. Hallett said she could not comment on the nature of the investigation at this time.
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IFAS avoids faculty layoffs despite $9.5M budget cut
By KATIE SANDERS | May 14, 2008UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will face the largest monetary cuts of all UF colleges and administrative units next year, when it will lose $9.5 million and about 110 faculty and staff positions.
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He's got baggage: UF student brings style to cyclists
By SHAW PATTON | May 14, 2008Gainesville is a place where odd niches can proliferate. Take Arena Baggage, a home business run by UF senior Mike Arena. He supplies the local market's need for custom messenger bags.
Sports
Gators reach new heights as they head into regionals
May 14, 2008Forget football, this weekend Gainesville is a softball town.
Sports
Walton the right man for the job
By By BRIAN STEELE | May 14, 2008You know those times when you clean your room and you proudly pronounce to your parents that you're done?
Metro
Though few respond to Gainesville survey, most responses are positive
By APRIL DUDASH | May 14, 2008The results are in.
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Brighten your wardrobe with bold colors this summer
By Emilie Willians | May 14, 2008This season, models marched down runways blinding onlookers. The pages of May's In Style magazine look more like colors found in a candy shop, and even Forever 21's latest frocks are inspired by Vitamin C. It's official, girls, summer is here, and as Posh Spice might say: Bold colors are going to be major.
Sports
Gators erupt against Bulls, look to clinch spot in SEC Tournament
May 14, 2008It would have been easy for UF to come out flat in their last nonconference game of the season.
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Bar specials put drinkers over legal limit, study finds
By NATHALY LONGAS | May 14, 2008"Ladies night," "two-for-one" and "all-you-can-drink" -Gainesville bars offer all kinds of specials to college partiers. But according to a new UF study, the deals could create a cocktail for catastrophe.
