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UF medical school sees increase in first–year applicants
Oct. 27, 2008It isn't getting any easier to get into medical school - at least in Florida.
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Jon Reep, Steve Miller Band pump up Gator Growl crowd
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 26, 2008After dancing a jig around stage to OutKast's "Hey Ya!" with UF mascots Albert and Alberta, comedian Jon Reep got down to business at Friday night's Gator Growl.
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Students celebrate Diwali with on–campus performance
By CHELSEA KEENEAN | Oct. 26, 2008Fifty purple tea lights lined the stage of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where more than 100 performers sang and danced in celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, on Sunday.
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Alicia Silverstone visits Gainesville to promote Obama
By KATHRYN WATSON | Oct. 26, 2008Alicia Silverstone wants Sen. Barack Obama to be her dad.
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UF falls short of water balloon fight world record
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 26, 2008Despite its best efforts, UF came up short in an attempt to break a world record Friday afternoon.
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IFAS vice president chosen as UT chancellor
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 26, 2008Jimmy Cheek, senior vice president of UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, will step down in late January to become chancellor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Students share mixed reactions to Gator Growl acts
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 23, 2008Although the Gator will growl at tonight's pep rally, some UF students are scowling at its organizers for choosing an "unknown" comedian and a musical act that may be out of tune with their generation.
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Police expect few problems over long weekend
Oct. 23, 2008Despite a packed schedule this weekend, both Gainesville and University police say they don't expect problems this Homecoming.
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Mr. Two–Bits to retire after 60 years of cheers
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 23, 2008Clad in a yellow shirt, blue blazer and an orange and blue striped tie, George Edmondson Jr. first made the trip from Tampa to Gainesville to watch the Gators play in 1949.
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City prepares for Homecoming parade
Oct. 23, 2008Holding a parade on one of Gainesville's main roads can mean a lot of extra planning for city employees.
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Gator Growl offers night of music, comedy
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008Rain or shine, the show will go on.
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Businesses expect increased sales for Homecoming
Oct. 23, 2008The flock of alumni returning to Gainesville for Homecoming weekend is expected to give a boost to local businesses - one that is especially welcome during the economic crisis.
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Jon Reep act to parody southerners, UF
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008In college, Jon Reep was not sure he wanted to be a comedian. But when he was kicked out of a football game for goofy behavior, everything changed for tonight's Gator Growl comedian.
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Shortened workweek may affect parade turnout
Oct. 23, 2008This year's Homecoming parade may be greeted by a different crowd than usual at the end of its run downtown.
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UF student designs clothing line geared for game day
By SYDNEE NEWMAN | Oct. 23, 2008It began with some household cloth, Barbie-outfit stencils and a few Barbie dolls. Years later, her passion for hand-sewing dresses has become a business.
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Homecoming events keep mascots busy
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008When it comes to Homecoming week, there may be no one busier than UF's rowdy reptiles, Albert and Alberta, who spread spirit around The Gator Nation like its their job because, well, it is.
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City cracks down on street vendors
Oct. 23, 2008Illegally setting up a stand selling Gator gear could cost roadside peddlers more than football tickets this year.
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UF organizations design themed parade floats
By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 23, 2008A gator and a wildcat will emulate Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker today.
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Fans of all ages to participate in Gator Gallop
By HILARY SHEINBAUM | Oct. 23, 2008While Pamplona has an annual running of the bulls, Gainesville has a yearly gallop for Gators.
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Flyover scheduled for 85th anniversary of parade
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 23, 2008With the forecast gray today, it may rain on UF's 85-year-old Homecoming parade. But the show will go on, complete with Kung Fu Pandas, an Olympic athlete and marching bands.
