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UF a cappella groups to compete in quarterfinals of singing competition
By Elliot Evans | Feb. 24, 2011Fierce competition among Florida universities usually involves football or basketball.
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Last shuttle launch casts doubt on future of NASA's prestige in U.S.
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 24, 2011The space shuttle Discovery took its final voyage Thursday to the International Space Station.
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Frats, sororities team up to donate clothes to charity
By Sara Kaner | Feb. 24, 2011The UF Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council have joined forces this week to sponsor their annual used clothing drive in an effort to give back to the Gainesville community.
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Darts and Laurels
By Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 24, 2011It’s been a heck of a week around here. Every Student Government election is stressful for us, but we can never quite get used to having our entire newsroom writing stories, taking photos or shooting video at 1 a.m. on a Thursday morning.
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Students claim to have voted multiple times
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 24, 2011Three students have come forward claiming to have voted multiple times during this week’s Student Government election.
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Student-centered City Commission discussion has low turnout
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 24, 2011Local politics just couldn’t compete with Gators basketball Thursday night.
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Regional crossword puzzle tournament held this weekend
By Gretchen Gordin | Feb. 24, 2011Crossword puzzle fans have the chance to show off their skills and compete against others all for a good cause at the Fifth Annual North Florida Crossword Puzzle Tournament this Saturday.
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History teacher has stories of his own
By Kat Bein | Feb. 24, 2011In Jamie Morris’ classroom, history is all around you. The walls are covered in maps, pictures of presidents and old newspapers.
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Grammy-nominee B.o.B to perform Saturday at UF
By Katy Doran | Feb. 24, 2011O’Connell Center doors will open Saturday at 6 p.m. for a B.o.B concert featuring musical artists J. Cole and Wale.
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Paramedics respond to injured employee at Pollo Tropical
By Matthew Riva | Feb. 24, 2011Paramedics responded to a 911 call at the Reitz Union on Wednesday night.
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Pride Union hopes tweets can lure Lady Gaga
By Hannah Swerdloff | Feb. 23, 2011Sometimes a little bird is all it takes.
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Meyers wins presidency
By Hannah Winston | Feb. 23, 2011After almost two months of campaigning, the hard work paid off for the Unite Party once again.
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Four UF students in New Zealand safe after earthquake
By C.J. Pruner | Feb. 23, 2011Four UF law students studying abroad in New Zealand are safe after the country was rocked by an earthquake earlier this week, UF officials confirmed Wednesday.
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AMPED with UF athletes: shooting guard Kenny Boynton
Feb. 23, 2011Kenny Boynton knows what he likes: rap.
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UF student premieres jewelry line at local boutique
By Kasi Martin | Feb. 23, 2011While some may see scraps on the ground as trash, UF architecture junior Mu Mudenda sees them as the opposite: precious building blocks for her one-of-a-kind jewelry line.
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Campus comedy group to hold 12-hour fundraising show
By Sami Main | Feb. 23, 2011Theatre Strike Force is taking “Relay for Life” into a completely different context.
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GRE overhaul to place emphasis on reasoning skills
By Morgan Watkins | Feb. 22, 2011The GRE will be replaced with a revised version Aug. 1, adding new question types and an extra hour to the test’s length.
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Princeton Review ranks UF as third-best value for public universities
By Morgan Watkins | Feb. 22, 2011UF students may be dropping serious dollars on tuition hikes, but they’re getting the third-best bang for their buck in the country.
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Gov. Scott’s retirement plan could reduce faculty benefits
By A'Shayla Passaretti | Feb. 22, 2011A reduction in government spending could also reduce UF faculty retirement benefits.
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Student hospitalized after being hit by a bus downtown
By Kat Bein | Feb. 22, 2011A UF student was taken to Shands at UF on Tuesday morning after she was hit by a Regional Transit System bus on West University Avenue, having suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
