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SG candidates discuss transparency, responsibility

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 18, 2009

Three of the students running for Student Body president had their say Wednesday in the third and final debate hosted by The Independent Florida Alligator and UF's College Republicans. Candidates were publicly questioned in Turlington Plaza with the aim of educating students before the Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 Student Government elections.

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SG debate series heats up on Turlington Plaza

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 17, 2009

Students passing through Turlington Plaza Tuesday afternoon may have heard something a little different than ranting preachers.

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SG Senators oppose discrimination, Charter Amendment 1

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 17, 2009

Senators from the Gator Party and the Orange and Blue Party were able to put party differences aside and pass a resolution unanimously opposing Gainesville Charter Amendment 1, which would legalize discrimination based on gender identity.

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UF alumni's documentary wins Student Emmy

By FREYA EVANGELISTA | Feb. 17, 2009

Two UF alumni were awarded a Student Emmy for their thesis documentary, making it the third consecutive win for UF's Documentary Institute.

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Stomp performs for sold–out audience at Phillips Center

By JENA ADDISON | Feb. 17, 2009

Feet tap to the rhythm of drums and heads bob in sync with reggae beats that blare over the speakers. The dimly lit room is alive with anticipation and the excited chatter of a house that is packed before the show even begins.

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Progress Party platform promises SG transparency

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 16, 2009

The Progress Party's interactive platform has been available since Wednesday, allowing students to view and rank its key points online.

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Absentee ballot numbers soar for upcoming SG election

By TYLER RUTSTEIN | Feb. 16, 2009

This semester's Student Government elections made history on Friday, and the votes haven't even been cast yet.

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Orange and Blue platform focuses on 'Rally in Tally'

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 16, 2009

The Orange and Blue Party released its platform online Monday night. It addresses eight themes, including sustainability, free printing and transportation.

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UF student dies in car crash on Interstate 75

By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 16, 2009

The life of UF student Shannon Kane, 22, was cut short early Monday morning in a traffic accident on I-75 involving eight vehicles in north Marion County, south of Gainesville.

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Unite Party promises to respond to student input

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 16, 2009

The Unite Party posted its platform online Monday night.

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UPD gives 127 crosswalk violation warnings, citations

By BRITTANY DAVIS | Feb. 15, 2009

The University Police Department handed out 127 written warnings and citations Wednesday for crosswalk violations.

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UF applications surpass last year's 28,000 record

By KRISTEN HUFF | Feb. 15, 2009

When St. Thomas Aquinas senior Lauren Sharifi couldn't see if she had been accepted to UF on Friday because the online system was jammed, she, like many others, resorted to Facebook.

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Grant gives new opportunities to UF grad students

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 15, 2009

Despite recent cuts to UF's budget, some programs will continue to flourish.

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"Green Valentine" presented to UF President Machen

By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 15, 2009

UF President Bernie Machen got some pre-Valentine's Day love Friday morning from a student group seeking to recognize him for his environmental efforts at UF.

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UF alumna among victims of Buffalo, N.Y., plane crash

By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 15, 2009

UF alumna Lorin Maurer was one of 49 who died aboard Continental Connection Flight 3407 when it crashed into a home near Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday night.

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SG candidates discuss online voting, 24/7 library hours

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 15, 2009

Candidates running on the executive ticket showcased their platform ideas during a debate Sunday night in front of about 200 students, as the Feb. 24 and 25 Student Government elections loom closer.

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Students, officials prepare for Valentine's Day

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 12, 2009

Although UF administrators and Student Government big shots are usually concerned with budget cuts and solving problems that come while running the university, come Saturday the only thing on their minds will be love.

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Lincoln impersonator visits Turlington Plaza

By REBECCA WEISS | Feb. 12, 2009

President Abraham Lincoln was spotted celebrating his 200th birthday on campus yesterday in Turlington Plaza.

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UF to bring wireless Internet to dorm areas

By SARA HORN | Feb. 12, 2009

Students spoke, and the Department of Housing and Residence Education listened.

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Gainesville is ranked No. 9 college town

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 12, 2009

Those missing an ex on Valentine's Day should remember that the source of their pain might not be love, but dopamine.