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UF student could face sexual assault charges
By KATIE SANDERS | Nov. 4, 2008University Police arrested a UF student Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault.
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Students join novel–writing competition
By TATIANA GONZALEZ | Nov. 3, 2008November is National Novel Writing Month, and participants throughout the world began writing at 12:01 a.m. Saturday in hopes of completing a 50,000-word novel by midnight on Nov. 30.
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Machen, Reilly debut new trail with ribbon–cutting ceremony
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 3, 2008While munching on shrimp cocktail and cookies, guests gathered at the trailhead in Natural Area Park, behind the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, to watch a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new boardwalk extending into the wetlands portion of UF's Natural Area Teaching Laboratory.
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Prominent Gators for McCain member announces vote for Obama
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 3, 2008A high-profile member of Gators for McCain, a student group boasting about 1,000 members, announced Sunday that he voted for Sen. Barack Obama about two weeks ago.
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Joe Biden talks economy, Iraq war at UF
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 2, 2008Less than 48 hours before Election Day, about 4,500 people gathered on the Reitz Union North Lawn to hear Sen. Joe Biden as part of the Obama campaign's final push through Florida.
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Students pack Reitz Union from free concert
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Nov. 2, 2008Minus the Bear made a stop on its national tour Sunday night to rock out in front of a packed UF crowd.
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Students flock to UF for debate tournament
Nov. 2, 2008Some stood by themselves, flipping through papers and casually uttering words under their breath.
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UF ranks No. 2 in best value for public schools
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 2, 2008Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked UF No. 2 for the fourth consecutive year in this year's rankings of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
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Senate meeting amends stance on Amendment 2
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 30, 2008In a special meeting Thursday, student senators approved a resolution that urges UF students to consider the "severe negative consequences" of Amendment 2, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and woman and could affect UF's benefits for employees with domestic partnerships.
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McCain fans form 'flash mob' to support candidate
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 30, 2008About a dozen supporters of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin formed a self-described "flash mob" on Turlington Plaza on Thursday and had some fun at the expense of ObamaBot, which was also out campaigning.
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Students sign petition to keep college tuition low
By CHELSEA KEENEAN | Oct. 30, 2008A student group from the National Education Association gathered about 600 signatures Thursday from UF students who want to keep tuition low during the country's economic crisis.
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Candidates vary on higher–education platforms
Oct. 30, 2008A lack of concrete higher-education platforms dealing with financial aid, student loans and college admissions makes choosing a presidential candidate based on their higher-ed platforms a tough call.
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Vox: Voices for Planned Parenthood hosts annual Sex on the Lawn event
By JENNIFER TORMO | Oct. 29, 2008One UF sophomore regained his title Wednesday as the second annual condom race winner.
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Professor speaks on recognizing, dealing with racism at UF
By KIM LIBBY | Oct. 29, 2008When people hear the word "racism," they often cringe and change the subject.
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UF College of Medicine in talks to add new building
Oct. 29, 2008UF's College of Medicine is looking to add another building to campus.
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Former UF professor dies after recent cancer diagnosis
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 29, 2008Known for his curious mind and extensive interests, former UF professor Gerald Horton, 74, died Wednesday morning after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in his gallbladder about six weeks ago.
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UF considers bicycle rental program
By ASHLEY HOOVER | Oct. 29, 2008UF is considering a plan to implement a $200,000 bicycle program in hopes of becoming more environmentally friendly and alleviating car congestion on campus.
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Genome Project expert speaks at genetics symposium
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 29, 2008Within five years, people will be able to buy a complete map of their genes for $1,000, said Dr. Francis Collins, former leader of the Human Genome Project, to a crowd of about 400 people in the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex on Wednesday.
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Student-made robot promotes Obama on campus
Oct. 28, 2008It crawled down the Turlington Plaza pavement Tuesday afternoon, clenching its iron fists and beaming its blue eyes at everyone in its path.
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Author speaks at UF about boys' education issues
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008Colleges and schools at every level are becoming feminized, said Peg Tyre, author of the best-selling book "The Trouble With Boys," in a speech at UF on Tuesday.
