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This isn't 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
By Jason Wishnov | Nov. 26, 2007Dear pretty girls who wear big sunglasses,
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Protesters offended many, even liberals
By William Foster | Nov. 26, 2007I am writing in response to Skeet Surrency's letter to the editor, "Protesters' actions were merited." I was there when the protesters began their theatrics. I felt like I was watching a 16-car pileup on the Turnpike. Before the students so courageously began protesting in front of a sympathetic audience, nearly everyone in the room laughed at former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. He would pay lip service to human rights and the U.S. Constitution, and everyone would be in stitches.
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Tebow deserves Heisman this year
By Aaron Gillego | Nov. 26, 2007As a 'Cane, it may seem sacrilegious for me to support a Gator, but in a Heisman field that is wide open, the climate allows for exceptions - and for history - to be made.
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Oval Office Showdown
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 26, 2007He's won an Emmy, an Oscar, a Nobel Peace Prize and, to most voters, the presidency. Monday, Al Gore finally stood in the Oval Office for the first time in six years.
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OMG! Lawmakers want 2 ban kids from txting n driving
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 26, 2007Tell your little brothers and sisters to put down their cell phones and give their thumbs a break - at least while driving. Two Florida legislators want to ban minors from txting while driving. WTF doesn't that include every1?
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UN rules against Tasers after several deaths
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2007The phrase made famous by UF telecommunication senior Andrew Meyer has made its way so deep into the American lexicon that it has earned an entry in one of the most prestigious dictionaries.
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COLUMNS
Have your say about UF tuition
By JOSH WEISS | Nov. 25, 2007Between shrinking budgets and growing costs, it seems every family, business and state is trying to make ends meet. The same holds true at UF.
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Cell phone manual or health horror?
By VINCENT MASSARO | Nov. 25, 2007I've always been worried about having hypochondria.
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Protesters' actions were merited
By SKEET SURRENCY | Nov. 25, 2007In regards to the protests surrounding former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' speech at UF, I have a few important observations to make. As a participant in the protests, I can assure you we take the First Amendment right of freedom of speech very seriously. For the purpose of protecting both Mr. Gonzales' and our First Amendment rights, we unanimously decided our protests should be visual, not vocal.
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Scalping shows free market
By Matt Remo | Nov. 25, 2007I'm writing in response to Stephanie Rosenberg's Tuesday column. I have been to many sporting events by not buying tickets from the box office, and I have sold tickets for more than face value.
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Nothing wrong with fishing T-shirts
By Stephanie Stock | Nov. 20, 2007In Monday's "Fashion" Alligator Rants, "frat guys who wear Guy Harvey shirts" were chastised for wearing the artists's apparel simply because "Gainesville doesn't have any good places to fish for swordfish." As a longtime supporter of Mr. Harvey's artwork and marine preservation efforts, I'm a little baffled.
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Students owe Gonzales an apology
By Matt Meltzer | Nov. 20, 2007For the first time since I have been at UF, I was embarrassed to be a Gator on Monday night. The treatment of Mr. Gonzales was completely devoid of class, professionalism and common decency.
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Protesters an embarrassment to UF
By Jordan Robinson | Nov. 20, 2007After attending Alberto Gonzales' speech, I have never been so ashamed and embarrassed to attend UF. I simply cannot believe people are so disrespectful and rude to someone who has devoted his life to serving our country.
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Darts & Laurels
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 20, 2007We're starving. The thought of eating another meal out of a box, bag or can is enough to make out stomachs turn. So we're holding out for the gluttonous pleasure that is epitomized in the Thanksgiving meal.
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COLUMNS
Japan should stop whaling practices
By JESSICA HOLLAND | Nov. 20, 2007As you sit down tomorrow to enjoy your turkey dinner, surrounded by smiling family members and with the prospect of pie in the not-so-distant future, people in Japan will be sitting down to a plateful of … whale.
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UPD learned lesson from Tasergate
Nov. 20, 2007With one day before break, we have a lot to be thankful for. But with Monday's speech, one thing that is fairly low-key tops my list.
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Things to be thankful for at UF this holiday
By Leigh Shapiro | Nov. 20, 2007Ah, Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for the holiday you can't screw up. There's no need to fret about finding the perfect gift for your mom or someone hot to kiss at midnight. It's socially acceptable to eat so much pie that you can't get up from the table. Here's what I'm thankful this year:
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Ticket scalpers should have some heart
Nov. 19, 2007I want to apologize. There's been something eating away at me, and I have to get it off my chest.
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Stay safe during Thanksgiving
By Elise Davie | Nov. 19, 2007I just wanted to tell all UF students to have a good Thanksgiving, but even more importantly, to return to UF alive next week. Please don't do anything stupid. There have already been too many young, potentially great lives lost this semester. Be safe.
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UAA generously gives money to UF
By Ryan Day | Nov. 19, 2007In Monday's letters to the editor, Scott Erker brought up an interesting point about UF President Bernie Machen's salary. Mr. Erker wrote that the University Athletic Association, among others, should contribute money to the academic side of the university. Mr. Erker, like many UF students, must not realize how much the UAA has already contributed.
