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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Work pays off for Meat-Free Monday supporters

By Jared Misner | Jan. 9, 2011

I have a lot of favorite quotations I’ve read through the years. Some are great for inspiration, others provide a laugh and others just make me think. But there’s one in particular that always, for me at least, seems to rise above the rest in the abundance of potential Facebook-favorite quotations. Margaret Mead, famed anthropologist and author, once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Well, Gators, the late Ms. Mead would be proud of all of us. For we have, indeed, changed civilization.

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METRO

This Week in Gainesville

By Kat Bein | Jan. 9, 2011

 January 9, 1968: “Super Steve” Spurrier, Heisman winner for UF the year before, returns to campus to finish his physical education degree after playing a pro-season with the San Fransisco 49ers.

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METRO

Interim fire chief officially becomes chief

By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 9, 2011

Twenty-eight years after his first fire, Gene Prince will be trading flame-resistant jackets and fire alarms for suits and meetings as Gainesville’s fire chief.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Now boarding: spring semester classes

By Nate Rushing | Jan. 9, 2011

Pilot: “Please make sure that your valuables are secured and your seat and dinner tray are in the upright, locked position as we prepare for takeoff.”

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A letter of modest proposal

By Chad Kimes | Jan. 9, 2011

The pro-choice/pro-life dichotomy is truly silly. I have graduated from this school of thought into a much more sensible camp: pro-abortion. Abortion as birth control is a practice of the past; abortion as population control is what is needed for our society to function in the coming years.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF media law benefactor dies

By Hannah Winston | Jan. 9, 2011

Marion Brechner, a long-time friend and donor to the College of Journalism and Communications at UF, died Thursday afternoon.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Cicerones look to add new members

By Joshua Jurnovoy | Jan. 9, 2011

The Florida Cicerones are breaking out a new theme and changing other aspects of their recruitment program, which starts with their annual spring recruitment forum Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Emerson Alumni Hall.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators use 3-point shooting, mistake-free offense to open SEC play with win over Rebels

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 9, 2011

In just more two weeks, the Gators appear to have undergone a complete transformation.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

Florida sweeps Nebraska in season opener, unveils new faces

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 7, 2011

The bejeweled blue leotards that hugged the Gators gymnastics squad weren’t the only things that shined on the Stephen C. O’Connell Center mats.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators survive Shara Stafford's scare to win meet

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Jan. 7, 2011

The Gators’ celebration over their dual-meet victory at home against Georgia Tech was cut short by an injury scare from a UF swimmer that had to be pulled from the water during a race and checked on by paramedics.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF dominating offensive glass entering Ole Miss game

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 6, 2011

There is an old axiom that says, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Auburn controls interior vs. Florida

By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 6, 2011

The Gators traveled to Auburn in search of their first road victory of the season. But they left empty handed, beaten at their own game.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Learn from mistakes of former bookie

By BILL O'CONNOR< | Jan. 6, 2011

Ten years ago, I stopped watching football.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

UF to open season with home meet vs. Nebraska

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 6, 2011

A glittering sign that reads, “what are U made oF?” dangles in the Ted Crom Gymnastics Studio, just above the countdown clock for tonight’s meet against No. 10 Nebraska.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida set to square off against Georgia Tech at home

Jan. 6, 2011

The Gators swimming and diving teams will kick off the spring by competing in their home pool for the first time since October.

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NEWS  |  GREEK AFFAIRS

Students arrested for robbing frat houses

By Miguel Chateloin | Jan. 6, 2011

Former Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Jack Martin Hostutler, Jr. and Eric Francois Lanoue were arrested on felony charges of stealing items from fraternity houses Dec. 14.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF vice president resigns

By Joey Flechas | Jan. 6, 2011

Senior Vice President for Administration and Business Ventures Brian Beach is leaving his post after six years., according to an e-mail sent to administrators Thursday afternoon.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student remembered for smile, kindness

By Alexander Klausner | Jan. 6, 2011

When Saleha Huuda showed up to try out for the UF Competitive Cheerleading squad, her smile  immediately made an impression, and her skills as a flyer had her fellow cheerleaders fighting over who would be the one to catch her as she fell from the air.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Are GPA and income-level related? Not in the way you think

By ANDREW PANTAZI | Jan. 6, 2011

Dear freshmen,

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METRO

City Commission praises mentoring program

By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 6, 2011

The Gainesville Enrichment Mentoring Program was recognized at a Gainesville City Commission meeting Thursday as an exceptional program to help students be the best they can be.