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The other day, Gov. Charlie Crist rubbed his magic funding bottle and a little legislative genie popped out and granted him one wish. Unfortunately, Charlie exchanged his other two wishes for visits to a tanning salon.

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Study abroad gives more than just credit

Nov. 13, 2007

The Gator Nation is anything but, thanks to a study showing UF is a top-20 university for studying around the world.

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No reason for most giant cars in Fla.

By KYLE COX | Nov. 12, 2007

It may come as a surprise to you, but America doesn't do tiny. Miniature book sales are at all-time lows. I sold all my stock in thimbles years ago. Mini-Me hasn't had a good role since Austin Powers.

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Cloth bags a more environmental, more practical choice

By RANEVE WEST-SINGH | Nov. 12, 2007

As I waited in line for the bagger to pack my groceries, I noticed he was placing just two items in each bag. With only 10 items, I walked out of the store with five bags. I knew something was wrong.

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Add a few more to the record books

By COLLEEN SHEA | Nov. 8, 2007

If you have ever wanted to be in the Guinness World Records book, I am sorry to report you just missed your chance this year. Thursday marked the third annual Guinness World Records Day.

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Facebook ads are newest annoyance

Nov. 7, 2007

Months ago, I took a vow of abstinence, and I failed. That is, I failed to abstain from my constant use of Facebook.

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RTS must advertise bus route changes

Nov. 6, 2007

Apparently, Regional Transit System has changed a few of its routes for its Later Gator service. I hate to use an oxymoron, but it's a seriously comedic matter.

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Every vote will matter on Jan. 29

By Frank Bracco | Nov. 5, 2007

Come on now, Alligator editorial board. Have you gone nuts? What's up with telling students their votes won't matter on Jan. 29? It is this type of thinking you'd expect from the Fox News pundits, not a beacon of hope in the journalism industry such as you guys.

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Camping can be fun for both sexes

By KYLE COX | Nov. 5, 2007

I'm disappointed in you, ladies. The rain is beginning to subside, the heat has gone into hiding, and you still won't go camping.

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On-campus dining facilities should serve cage-free eggs

By CHARLES KING | Nov. 4, 2007

Have you ever considered the treatment of animals we rely on for food? Our childhood image of large pastures with a red-and-white barn surrounded by happy, free-roaming animals could not be further from the truth.

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Writers' strike forces students to study

By VINCENT MASSARO | Nov. 4, 2007

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's … the fall semester.

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Study abroad can come home to you

By COLLEEN SHEA | Nov. 1, 2007

I don't know about you, but spending a semester abroad is something I've been thinking about doing since arriving at UF.

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Discrimination remains a problem

Oct. 31, 2007

Who's in the know about nooses in the news? Probably fewer people than the number who know about Britney Spears and Tasers.

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Halloween history explains traditions

Oct. 30, 2007

For this week, I'm adding a little holiday twist to my work - for Halloween, not Homecoming. Vincent Massaro, the Monday columnist, might disagree, but I've seen some strange happenings around Gainesville over the past few days, things that might have something to do with the supernatural themes Oct. 31 entails.

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Legalizing weed would lead to wealth

By KYLE COX | Oct. 29, 2007

Marijuana will be decriminalized before 2015. When that day arrives, be prepared for exactly nothing horrible to happen. Your children won't be murdered at gunpoint. Your liquor store won't be robbed. There will, however, be some bitchin' parties.

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Andrew Meyer apologizes to UF

By ANDREW MEYER | Oct. 29, 2007

To the UF community and The Gator Nation the world over,