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UF no longer holds spot as top Florida university
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 22, 2010In last year's rankings, UF held the No. 47 spot. This year, UF fell to No. 53, making it the second-ranked university in the state.
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Bern Notice
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 22, 2010Editor's note: Alligator Writer Alexander Klausner interviewed UF President Bernie Machen on August 18.
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University police preserve secure campus environment
By Chief Linda J. Stump | Aug. 22, 2010On behalf of the UF Police Department, I would like to welcome all of our new students, as well as returning students, back to campus. I also want to take this opportunity to discuss our department, convey the mission our staff strives to achieve daily and introduce each of you to the programming and coordination our department provides that may help you safely enjoy your stay while living, studying and working within the UF and Gainesville communities.
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UF honors professor to appear on Jeopardy! episode
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 22, 2010On July 27, Kevin Knudson, the UF Honors Program director, wasn’t searching for answers.
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Student Government a gateway into campus involvement
By Ashton Charles | Aug. 22, 2010Each fall at UF marks the beginning of a new era as another group of recently admitted Gators arrive on campus. These students can look forward to defining moments that will be etched in their minds and will live on long after they walk across the stage on graduation day.
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Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 22, 2010Welcome back to the heart of the Gator Nation, Gators. And for the baby Gators, we on the Editorial Board would like to extend you a special welcome to our beloved UF, the very same school where our former quarterback now models underwear on the side. We hope you have adjusted well (stocking up on Ramen, avoiding your first hangover for as long as possible) to your first few days of college life in the land of never-ending orange and blue.
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No car, no problem: alternative transportation plentiful
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010You’re stuck on campus late at night. You’ve got no car and no ride home. You’re armed with only your Gator 1 Card and your cell phone.
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Renovated SW Rec highlights UF recreation offerings
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 20, 2010After one year and $16.3 million worth of construction and renovation, the Southwest Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday.
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Drinking, parking top list of gameday problems
By Colin Simmons | Aug. 20, 2010Come fall, when the Gators play in front of more than 90,000 screaming fans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, there will be about 200 police officers patrolling the campus who won’t be too concerned with the scoreboard.
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Parking induces migraines for student commuters
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010When seasoned UF students think of parking on campus, words like “nightmare,” “horrendous” and “atrocious” cascade out of their mouths, alongside other words that cannot be printed here.
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Bad high-school habits can make transition harder
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 20, 2010Freshmen often face difficulties when transitioning from high school to college.
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Keeping the Faith
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010Editor’s Note: This is just a sample of the many communities of faith around Gainesville.
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Laid-off professor officially reinstated
By Lidia Dinkova | Aug. 4, 2010UF educational psychology assistant professor David Therriault was officially reinstated to his position Monday after he received a layoff notice in July 2009.
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Humans vs. Zombies: Inside the campus infection
Aug. 4, 2010Editor's note: Kat Bein followed a group of humans around this weekend and wrote about her experiences.
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Student Government spends $16,000 for officials’ phone bills, meal cards annually
By ELIZABETH BERHMAN | Aug. 4, 2010Senators voted against a bill that would limit funds given to Student Government officials for meals and cell phone bills during Tuesday's meeting.
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New bus route to service Santa Fe students
By Angela Flatland | Aug. 4, 2010Starting this fall, a new bus route, 23, will be running from the Oaks Mall to Santa Fe College's northwest campus.
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2,900 grads to walk
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 4, 2010About 1,400 undergraduate students plan to attend the graduation ceremony Saturday, according to Donna Stricker, director of the commencement.
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Kofi shooting investigation over by late August
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Aug. 2, 2010UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes said the investigation should be over by the end of August, if not sooner.
