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SG Elections: Endorsing the better of two goods isn’t easy

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 20, 2011

In a biannual tradition, the Editorial Board called in candidates from both Unite and Progress parties Sunday night to discuss the Student Government elections. With the heat on, both figuratively and literally, in our sauna-like conference room, we came to a realization: Everyone’s good.

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Comedian, alumnus Todd Barry brings act to Reitz

By GREG LUCA< | Feb. 20, 2011

Although he has released three albums and starred in his own “Comedy Central Presents” special, comedian Todd Barry admitted he was nervous about his performance in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.

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In support of Progress Party 2

By Timothy Johnson | Feb. 20, 2011

Diversity is a value that I hold high, and I hope it is shared by the Student Body at large. My three semesters of participation in the Korean Undergraduate Student Association, as well as being the founder and president of Students for Peace in Korea, should speak for itself.

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Two sisters dish out their tasty recipes

By Jamie | Feb. 19, 2011

Welcome! We know it’s rare, but we’re a pair of sisters who loves to spend time together – in the kitchen and beyond. We’re currently students at UF, and we share a home and a kitchen.

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Plant Science Research center gets $1 million grant to build new facilities

By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 17, 2011

Daniel Colvin got his wish.

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Minorities get sweet deal at bake sale

By Alex Orlando | Feb. 17, 2011

Cookies were going for cheap Thursday — that is, unless you’re white.

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Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and engineer Norman Augustine speak at UF

By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 17, 2011

Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and Norman Augustine discussed ways to improve U.S. technological development.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government parties release election platforms

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 17, 2011

With Student Government elections just days away, the Unite Party and the Progress Party are hitting the ground running with their campaigns.

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Gun owners not trained to act as law enforcement

By Tim Johnson | Feb. 16, 2011

Conceal and carry proponents often say an armed public can help prevent or reduce casualties in open-shooter scenarios, acting as de facto police officers when no actual officers are near. While the conceal and carry licensing

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Graduate student proud to belong to SG party

By Amanda Ford | Feb. 16, 2011

I choose to Unite because results matter. I don’t want false promises or dirty politics. I choose a party that believes in following through, campaigning hard and respecting people along the way. I choose Unite. I’ve been a part of the late-night and early-morning campaigning. More importantly, I’ve seen the dedication and long hours Unite members put in once appointed to get the results for their constituents.

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Funeral plans finalized for deceased students

By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 16, 2011

Funerals for Grant Lockenbach and Michael Pirie, two students who died in a rappelling accident Saturday, will be held this week.

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Water fountains save thousands of bottles

By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 16, 2011

It’s 5:48 p.m. Wednesday. On the first floor of the Reitz Union — just outside the food court entrance closest to the Collonade — a green, glowing counter reads 78,698.

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HIV testing event sees disappointing turnout

By Kelley Davis | Feb. 16, 2011

Fewer than 10 UF students showed up for free HIV testing in the Reitz Union basement Wednesday afternoon.

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Candidates find common ground at debate

By Hannah Winston | Feb. 16, 2011

Despite all the rhetoric that has been tossed around in the past few weeks, Ben Meyers and Dave Schneider share many of the same views when it comes to student rights.

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Civil rights activists discuss experiences

By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 16, 2011

There is still room for improvement in areas many fought to make progress in during the Civil Rights Movement, according to civil rights activists who spoke Wednesday night at Pugh Hall.

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Fears about open carry, firearms on campuses unfounded

By Noah Beckman | Feb. 15, 2011

Senate Bill 234 was filed in December and is unrelated to the Arizona tragedy, despite recent media articles making it sound like a response. This bill would remove the restriction on individuals currently holding a valid Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) from carrying on college campuses. It would also introduce open carry to Florida.

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UF history professor discusses US-Egypt relations

By Kat Bein | Feb. 15, 2011

The politics of the Middle East will never be the same again.

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Student Senate honors dead students

By Hannah Winston | Feb. 15, 2011

The Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to honor the deaths of two UF students killed in a rappelling accident over the weekend.

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UF study shows exercise could prevent eating disorders

By Brittany Brave | Feb. 15, 2011

A recent UF study revealed that exercise can help people with eating disorders or potentially prevent the disorders from developing in the first place.

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UF supercomputer rivals fastest in the world

By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 15, 2011

It may not have gotten a shout-out from President Obama, but UF’s supercomputer, the Novo-G, can do some things better than China’s celebrated supercomputer.