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Former Lebanon slave speaks to UF about her life, escape
By KORI FREDERICK | Nov. 29, 2007Courage, hope and faith.
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'Radical Islam' movie prompts discussion panel about Islamic faith
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 29, 2007Students and faculty gathered Thursday for a panel discussion about misconceptions of Islam in response to the controversial promotion of a movie about "Radical Islam."
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Student sits on Plaza of the Americas to talk about life
By VANESSA VERA | Nov. 29, 2007Sitting across from an empty lawn chair, Michael Berry waits for someone, anyone, to talk to.
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Speakers discuss solutions to immigration issues in debate
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 28, 2007In an event free of protest and interruption, an author and a Hispanic leader debated immigration Wednesday night at UF.
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UF alumni, fans could have final resting place on campus
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 28, 2007Thanks to UF officials, die-hard Gators fans might never have to leave campus - and they mean never.
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Board of Trustees to discuss cost cuts, fees at meeting
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 28, 2007Budget cuts and extra fees will be the leading issues discussed today and Friday by UF's highest governing body, the Board of Trustees.
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Christmas show spreads holiday humor for children's charity
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 28, 2007Christmas shows don't usually include a rap by Santa.
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Former slave to speak at UF about her experiences
By KORI FREDERICK | Nov. 28, 2007A former Sri Lankan slave will speak about human trafficking today.
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Students say advisers, faculty most crucial
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 27, 2007UF's administration and students are on the same page when it comes to the Tuition Differential Program - more advisers and faculty members are crucial, they said.
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SFCC student announces plan to run for commission
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 27, 2007An SFCC student announced Tuesday night that he would become the second student to run for the Gainesville City Commission this year.
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State reduces book funding
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 27, 2007The Bright Futures Scholarship program will give less book money to some students in January because of Florida's budget shortfalls.
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UPD increases security for future speakers
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 27, 2007Security procedures at appearances by guest speakers will see a slight change after two UF students were arrested at former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' speech.
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Group struggles to find funding for extra insurance
By KORI FREDERICK | Nov. 26, 2007A club that provides UF students with opportunities to whitewater raft and rock climb must find ways to operate more safely.
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Top UF official denounces movie advertisement
By ALEX TIEGEN | Nov. 26, 2007UF's vice president of Student Affairs denounced the controversial advertisement of a movie about "Radical Islam" in a universitywide e-mail Monday.
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UF grad student photographs the road to recovery
By KRISTIN NORTON | Nov. 26, 2007Zachary Ordonez enjoys meeting people with temporary disabilities.
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Quartet to present 'crunk' comedy
By CASEY BROOKE LAWSON | Nov. 26, 2007A comic quartet will dole out laughs for toys at a downtown theater Wednesday.
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Senator: Teens shouldn't text and drive
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 26, 2007Cell phones have g2g while driving, two Florida legislators say.
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Outreach group aims to bring hope to the depressed
By LINDSAY WEAVER | Nov. 26, 2007What began as friends helping a friend has turned into an international outreach movement for people who struggle with depression, addiction, self-injury or suicidal thoughts.
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Taking a break to help out others
By JACKIE HORSTMANN | Nov. 26, 2007For some UF students, Winter Break is a time to celebrate the holidays, while Spring Break is a week to booze with friends.
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UF to celebrate its integration
By ALEX TIEGEN | Nov. 26, 2007In September of 1958, law student George Starke Jr. made history by becoming the first black student admitted to UF.
