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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

New York Times turns a blind eye to the people of the Middle East

July 18, 2012

In a July 9 article in the New York Times, Scott Shane reports that amid the chaos of the Arab Spring and the ascent of the Muslim Brotherhood to Egypt’s presidency, the United States now finds itself contemplating new friendships in the region. What those friendships will now entail, according to Shane, are newly brokered relations between the U.S. and hard-line Islamist regimes in the area.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Obama and progressives support dependence, not freedom or prosperity

July 18, 2012

President Barack Obama made that statement at a speech in Roanoke, Va., last week. This quote is making the rounds on conservative blogs and on social media websites.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Fellow Feminists: Tosh is not worth the outrage

July 18, 2012

As a passionate, self-proclaimed feminist, I have a problem with the recent uproar resulting from Daniel Tosh’s decision to respond, rather menacingly, to a female heckler at one of his shows.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

SEC Media Days Gators Notebook: Gillislee sets lofty goals, McCray getting reps at Buck

By JOE MORGAN | July 18, 2012

HOOVER, Ala. — While the Gators’ quarterback situation may be in flux, senior Mike Gillislee gives them some certainty at the running back position. In fact, Gillislee has the 2012 season planned down to the box scores. 

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NEWS

Save the Racks

July 18, 2012

Save the racks Introduction

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators tight end Leonard to transfer

By JOE MORGAN | July 18, 2012

HOOVER, Ala. — The Gators will have one fewer tight end going into fall camp.

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METRO

Task force arrested man in connection with Haile Plantation sexual battery case

By Chris Alcantara | July 17, 2012

Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon a DNA report released last week led investigators to the arrest of Andrew Payne Jr., 38, in Willacoochee, Ga.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Slive to remain SEC commissioner ‘at least a couple more years’

By The Associated Press | July 16, 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive has unfinished business and he isn’t leaving what has lately become college football’s penthouse anytime soon.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

The Rally: Which Gators comeback was most impressive last season?

By JOE MORGAN | July 16, 2012

As part of The Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2011-12 season, columnists Joe Morgan and Corey McCall will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Vogel wins Amateur Public Links title, likely to play in ‘13 Masters

July 16, 2012

Recent success on the green may help T.J. Vogel add a green jacket to his wardrobe.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TRACK

UF recruits shine at IAAF World Championships

July 16, 2012

Although they haven’t competed for Florida yet, three incoming freshman have already started proving their worth to the 2012-13 track and field team. Shayla Sanders, Arman Hall and Robin Reynolds have spent the past week competing at the 2012 IAAF World Junior Track and Field Championships in Barcelona, Spain.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF's Southwest Rec updates lock system for gym patrons

By Michael Scott Davidson | July 16, 2012

Southwest Recreation Center is replacing about 250 of its electronic combination locks just two years after they were installed.

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METRO  |  BUSINESS

Deputy Dilemma: Wrongful police shooting deserves serious review

July 16, 2012

For 26-year-old Andrew Lee Scott of Lake County, Fla., that decision would lead to his death.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Man chokes mother over demons

By Benjamin S. Brasch | July 16, 2012

Michael Anthony Henderson Jr., 29, was arrested on a third-degree felony domestic battery charge early Sunday morning, according to a Gainesville Police arrest report.

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METRO

Storm brings more mosquitoes

By Melanie Wright | July 16, 2012

Alachua County is buzzing with activity after the deluge of Tropical Storm Debby created ideal breeding conditions for the parasitic bugs and activated eggs dormant for years.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Florida Museum of Natural History starts project from grant

By Joshua Minchin | July 16, 2012

The National Science Foundation gave the museum $455,330 for its vertebrate paleontology collection. The maximum amount the NSF provides for collections is $500,000.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Dance Marathon at UF 2012 wins pair of national awards

By Kelly Price | July 16, 2012

DM at UF took home most innovative event and best social media campaign at the Dance Marathon Leadership Conference.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Voter purges are an affront to democracy

July 16, 2012

The 2012 presidential election is coming up soon and both sides are gearing up for an all-out battle. President Obama and the Democrats have been working overtime to win over groups like the LGBTQ and immigrant communities, while the Republicans have been tirelessly working toward systematic voting purges.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Physical Plant employees affected by university budget cuts

By Katherine Hahn | July 16, 2012

University budget cuts have brought difficulties for more UF employees than just the professors. Physical plant employees working to maintain 900 campus buildings are feeling the effects as well.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

FAMU Board decides president will step down immediately

By Samantha Shavell | July 16, 2012

The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees decided at an emergency meeting Monday that President James Ammons will step down from his position immediately.