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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Nobody is a stereotype

By Donnie Fields President | Apr. 19, 2011

Stereotypes are not what they seem. They are ideas. They are not people. Nobody — no matter how predictable one thinks their behavior — is a stereotype. We are all dynamic individuals with backgrounds and attributes completely unique to ourselves. The problem with stereotypes is the generalization of the specific quality to all members of the group — not the quality itself.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Bands bring unique sounds to end of semester shows

By Kat Bein | Apr. 19, 2011

Today marks the end of a long 105 days of  studies, lectures and deadlines, and students looking to party have plenty of options to get down.

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NEWS

Editor-in-chief says goodbye

By Paul Runnestrand | Apr. 19, 2011

There are a lot of things I want to do in my lifetime. None of them involve a newspaper.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Activities designed to help with stress

By Stephanie Schwartz | Apr. 19, 2011

From bowling to zumba, there will be many ways to de-stress during finals.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Actor, activist Kal Penn to host watch party for Obama speech

By Clare Lennon | Apr. 19, 2011

Kal Penn will be at UF today to host President Obama’s Facebook Town Hall Watch Party at 4:30 p.m. in Pugh Hall’s Ocora Room.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Net natives can revolutionize the world

By Wesley Campbell | Apr. 19, 2011

For some of you moving on, up, out, wherever, this may be the last time you ever read this paper. If you’ve read my column every Wednesday, then I am stunned and flattered. Most of you probably glance for something interesting between classes and that’s that.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Counseling and Wellness Center seeing more students

By Clare Lennon | Apr. 19, 2011

Whether it’s difficult exams, piles of homework or social drama, college can be stressful.

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NEWS

Correction

Apr. 19, 2011

A photo caption in Tuesday’s paper incorrectly identified Alan G. Weinstein.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Video: Protestors March on Corporations for "Fair" Taxes

By Andres Arocha | Apr. 19, 2011

Demonstrators gathered on Bo Diddley Community Plaza and marched to the Bank of America on West University Drive on Monday afternoon. The demonstration continued outside the bank, where protestors delivered a bill for what they believe the bank "owes" the American people.

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METRO  |  BUSINESS

Innovation Square takes shape

By Hannah Winston | Apr. 19, 2011

UF President Bernie Machen announced Tuesday that planning is under way for two new buildings in Innovation Square.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Enea, UF to honor Lockwood at Swinging for the Cure

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Apr. 19, 2011

? THE EVENT IS AFTER SATURDAY’S FLORIDA-ALABAMA GAME.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Entering stretch run, Florida working on draw control

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Apr. 19, 2011

With two weeks off before their last regular-season game, the Gators are using the extra practice time to go back to the drawing board.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Coup de grace: Close calls hit home as New York Bookie turns page

By BILL O'CONNOR< | Apr. 18, 2011

Anything to relieve stress: It’s scotch and smokes one night, the gym the next.    

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Worthy of trust and confidence: Wilks leads UF, eyes future in Secret Service

By JOE MORGAN< | Apr. 18, 2011

It all started when Terrell Wilks and his classmates went on a field trip.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Smith returns to field against Georiga after suspension

By JESSE SIMONTON | Apr. 18, 2011

Preston Tucker hinted last week that his teammate, Bryson Smith, could return from his suspension against Georgia.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

With no seniors, Gators’ young squad looks to bright future

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Apr. 18, 2011

No matter how Florida’s year ends, the Gators can rest assured they will avoid at least one loss heading into the offseason.

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METRO

Gainesville police look into Wendy’s burglaries

By Kat Bein | Apr. 18, 2011

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Gainesville Police Department are investigating  two separate Wendy’s burglaries from Monday morning that may be related.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student Body President reflects as she leaves office

By Hannah Winston | Apr. 18, 2011

Ashton Charles sat front row in 2008 for the “Don’t Tase Me Bro” incident.

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METRO

Hundreds gather for Passover celebration

By Jessica Kegu | Apr. 18, 2011

Wine and matzah were abound and cellphones were off at the Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center Monday evening for the celebration of the Passover Seder.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

One Year Later

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 18, 2011

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Although a year has passed, BP PLC still has some serious damage control to do. Of course, the oil giant focused on keeping its company’s name and reputation in tact during the crisis, which left many of us staring, mouths agape at video of oil spewing out of the Earth. Scientists and economists are giving us varied feedback on the outcome of the disaster.