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Obama’s ‘kill-list’ memo is hypocritical

Feb. 19, 2013

On March 31, 2008, speaking to supporters at a campaign stop, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama argued, “The biggest problems that we’re facing right now have to do with George Bush trying to bring more and more power into the executive branch and not go through Congress at all … and that’s what I intend to reverse when I’m president of the United State of America.”

Jan Kasoff, a former chief cameraman for “Saturday Night Live,” speaks to UF students Tuesday night at Williamson Hall. Kasoff worked for “SNL” for 26 years, and Tuesday he shared stories and behind-the-scenes video footage with students.

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Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cameraman speaks live at UF

By Rachel Crosby | Feb. 19, 2013

For 26 years, Jan Kasoff was a crucial part of “Saturday Night Live.” The former chief cameraman followed stars on set, rolled camera and filmed famous skits.

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Rap doesn’t suck, you just don’t like it

Feb. 19, 2013

On Wednesday, columnist Erik Skipper ended his asinine ramblings about rap music with a question: “Does that make me out of touch?”

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Why I’m running for a College of Engineering seat

Feb. 19, 2013

Hi, my name is Luke Killam, and I’m running to represent the UF College of Engineering in the Student Government Senate.

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Insource website helps to give students jobs

By Victoria Forst | Feb. 19, 2013

Scott Salzman, a UF student, was working on a project and needed a Web developer.

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Chef teaches vegan cooking

By Gillian Stoney | Feb. 19, 2013

With its new program, Gator Dining is taking a bite of healthier eating choices.

Sophomore Zack Powers is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting his second grand slam during Florida’s 16-5 win against Duke on Feb. 17 at McKethan Stadium.

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Florida holds off UCF rally in road win

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Feb. 19, 2013

ORLANDO — Florida’s lineup was supposed to experience a power outage this season. Home runs would be at a premium, and UF was going to rely heavily on manufacturing runs.

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Mother of bullied daughter speaks at UF

By Jaclyn Rosen | Feb. 19, 2013

“You are a bad person and everybody hates you. Have a sh--y rest of your life. The world would be a better place without you” were the last words 13-year-old Megan Meier read before she committed suicide Oct. 16, 2006.

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Students, experts weigh Obama’s minimum wage proposal

By Nathalie Dortonne | Feb. 19, 2013

David Denslow didn’t think much about President Barack Obama’s State of the Union proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $9.

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UF actors to perform in New York

By Eleni Kouvatsos | Feb. 19, 2013

Ten UF fine arts students will perform two shows at the 2013 UF Actor Showcase on March 4 in the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

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Hasta luego, La Lola Loca truck

By Colleen Wright | Feb. 19, 2013

Tacodilla lovers are going loco without their Mexican food truck on campus.

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UF men’s swim team in third after first day at SEC meet

By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Feb. 19, 2013

Pawel Werner, Sebastien Rousseau, Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez and Marcin Cieslak put Florida within range of the Southeastern Conference championship on Tuesday in College Station, Texas.

Senior midfielder Nicole Graziano (16) runs with the ball during Florida’s 18-13 exhibition win against England on Jan. 24 at Dizney Stadium. Graziano has scored two goals for the Gators in three games this season.

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Early stretch has Florida playing three games in five days

Feb. 19, 2013

The Gators begin a busy stretch with tonight’s home opener.

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SG elections endorsement: Students Party gets our vote — mostly

Feb. 18, 2013

We’re not exactly interested in flashy party platforms. What happens when you can’t follow through on a promise? Or what if an idea will cost UF students more money that it should have at first?

Starbucks is now offering new reusable, plastic cups for $1. Consumers save 25 cents when they bring the reusable cup.

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Reusable cups now at Starbucks

By Michelle Leute | Feb. 18, 2013

Brandy Myers drinks Starbucks coffee about five times a week.

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Real art isn’t taken seriously

Feb. 18, 2013

There are few things I love more than opera, and I’m not talking about the Web browser.

Sen. Bill Nelson banters with Marco Pahor, director of the Institute On Aging, and other UF experts as part of his roundtable discussion for his fact-checking tour across Florida targeted at Medicare and aging reform issues.

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Sen. Bill Nelson tours UF aging and rehabilitation center

By Jensen Werley | Feb. 18, 2013

Sen. Bill Nelson came to UF on Monday for part of his fact-checking tour as chairman of the Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.

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The case for proportional representation in the SG elections

Feb. 18, 2013

You should care about your Student Government because you pay $16.06 per credit hour, about $385 a year if you are a full-time undergraduate or $289 if you are a graduate student.

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Students in South see biggest changes to Pell Grant, study says

By Jeffrey Reale | Feb. 18, 2013

Elisa Zeron understands how difficult it is to pay for college.

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UF receives grant for virtual food center

By Beatrice Dupuy | Feb. 18, 2013

The Florida Department of Health and UF have partnered to create a virtual food safety center.