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The university doesn’t stand with Israel
Nov. 25, 2012On Nov. 15, a demonstration was held on Turlington Plaza titled “UF Stands With Israel.”
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When is it enough? How many attacks and fired rockets will be enough for Israel?
Nov. 25, 2012Today, after more than seven years of Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for peace, we stand faced with increased rocket fire from Hamas, an organization on the United States State Department list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
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Teddy bear project provides emergency cuddles for sick children
By Mina Radman | Nov. 25, 2012When her friend was diagnosed with cancer, Jackie Babb decided the best medicine was a fluffy friend. Five years later, she and her bears still bring smiles to sick children.
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Procedure breath of fresh air for vets
By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 25, 2012A few weeks ago, Jan Smith walked into her kitchen and found her dog in a pool of blood.
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UAA offering discounted tickets today
By Kelly Hawkins | Nov. 25, 2012Gators fans will be able to purchase tickets to various UF sporting events at discounted prices on GatorZone today as a part of Cyber Monday.
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Opening of pedestrian, bicycle path delayed, leaving walkers, cyclists irked
By Marisa Ross | Nov. 25, 2012The pedestrian overpass on Southwest 13th Street remains closed, and some city cyclists are frustrated.
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UF wraps up tough stretch with poor all-around performance
Nov. 25, 2012Through two games in the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout, Carlie Needles and Florida feasted on the competition.
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Gators roll in Vegas despite George's foul trouble
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Nov. 24, 2012Jennifer George had already racked up four points, two rebounds and an assist only 4:28 into the game. However, the senior also accounted for two of Florida’s four early fouls.
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Police investigating death in Shands parking garage
By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 20, 2012At about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, UPD received a call about someone lying on the ground near the hospital’s south parking garage, located at 1310 SW 13th St., according to a UPD news release.
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Letter from the editors - The Racks
Nov. 19, 2012For nearly three years, the Alligator has been working with UF toward a compromise on its signature orange news racks.
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Toodles, Twinkies! - How Hostess will most likely go out of business
Nov. 19, 2012Late last week, we learned that Hostess Brands planned to file for bankruptcy, due to a fight between the company and one of its largest unions.
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UF community deserves full-week break
Nov. 19, 2012For the first time, UF will begin its observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on a Wednesday. In years past, Wednesday was regarded as a normal day for school and work.
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Students trash holiday gifts for eco-friendly crafting event
By Katina Prokos | Nov. 19, 2012UF students may find their best decorations in the trash can this holiday season.
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UAA stands by decision to ban tumbling
By Rachel Crosby | Nov. 19, 2012The University Athletic Association addressed Monday the marketing department’s decision to ban UF cheerleaders from tumbling and performing stunts at practices, events and games.
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For Israel and for Palestine
Nov. 19, 2012One of us is Muslim, the other Jewish. But we share one thing in common: We are both pro-Israel in view.
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Gainesville gamers win in more than just the virtual world
By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 19, 2012Eleven different competitions, hundreds of gaming consoles and more than 10,000 feet of cord filled the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Monday evening for the second GatorLAN 2012 video game tournament.
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Hillel takes journey to help Hurricane Sandy victims
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 19, 2012Michelle Albert visited New York City for the first time last weekend. Like most tourists, she got lost on the subway and ate giant sandwiches, but she wasn’t just there to sightsee: She spent most of her time aiding Hurricane Sandy victims.
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Notebook: Muschamp, Gators fine with winning ugly
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 19, 2012Coach Will Muschamp isn’t worried about style points.
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Growing up sucks; or, the wheels on the bus
Nov. 19, 2012After riding a school bus nearly my entire elementary through high school career and riding the RTS bus at UF for two years, I’ve had the opportunity to observe several surprising similarities and interesting differences between these two modes of transportation.
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Local company pledges to play Santa for ill children
By Carolina Garcia | Nov. 19, 2012This holiday season, donating toys to sick children is being made easy by a Gainesville company — all you have to do is like them.
