OPINION
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COLUMNS
Candidate Craig Lowe urges vote
By Craig Lowe | Mar. 15, 2010My name is Craig Lowe and I am running to use my proven leadership and experience as mayor.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Student shooting raises concerns
By Jeremiah Tattersall | Mar. 15, 2010We, as a community, are saddened by the recent events in which a geography Ph.D. student, Kofi Adu-Brempong was shot by a University Police Department officer. It appears this situation did not warrant the use of deadly force and that UPD allowed the situation to escalate out of control. Our questions seem to be falling on deaf ears.
NEWS
Alligator MusiCast #8
By FRANKIE FUSCO | Mar. 15, 2010This week in Gainesville music is a big 'un; luckily, the latest MusiCast is here to help.
NEWS
Facebook users need to watch out for viruses
By SWAPNA KASTURI | Mar. 15, 2010Evan Facebook isn't safe from hackers and viruses. Learn what you can do to avoid having hackers take over your computer through Facebook.
NEWS
Swamp Head Brewery cleans up competition at Beerfest 2010
By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 15, 2010During last weekend's Florida Brewers Guild’s Beerfest 2010 in Ybor City in Tampa, a Gainesville brewery won several awards for their local beer.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators land first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 14, 2010After two disappointing seasons and a long two-day wait, Florida is back in the NCAA Tournament.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
UF men's track team takes national title
By RYAN BUTLER< | Mar. 14, 2010Behind seven individual All-American performances, the UF men’s track team won the 2010 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., this weekend.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Charleston Southern hands No. 6 UF first home loss
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 14, 2010Charleston Southern’s cleanup hitter beat Florida from the mound instead of the batter’s box Sunday.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
No. 4 Gators take series with finale win against Rebels
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 14, 2010After going just 3 for 14 with runners in scoring position in Game 2, Florida got the big hits right when it needed them Sunday.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
UF lacrosse falls to Johns Hopkins
By TONI-ANN MILLER | Mar. 14, 2010Florida’s defense could not stand up to Johns Hopkins’ offense — specifically attacker Candace Rossi — in an 16-8 loss Saturday in Baltimore, Md.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Bangoura contributes in singles and doubles competition
By ANDREW OLSON < | Mar. 14, 2010Sekou Bangoura Jr. is usually one of the first Gators to finish his singles set and help set up a win.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators men's golf team struggles in Las Vegas
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Mar. 14, 2010The Florida men’s golf team wrapped up their Spring Break on a disappointing note.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Univeristy Police Department used excessive force
By Ky Gress | Mar. 14, 2010Like many people in the UF community, I would like to know why five University Police Department officers were unable to physically restrain a student with disabilities who was “armed” with a cane?
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Alligator Columnist plans to build dinosaur park
By Ryan Spencer | Mar. 14, 2010Abandoning the typical weeklong alcohol/Gatorade cycle set against a backdrop of sandy shorelines (or, less frequently, powder-laden slopes), I sipped not on ‘tron, but water, and did so in the confines of my own backyard. Had I adopted a new sense of responsibility for my health? Was it a case of middle school-reminiscent yardwork mandated by my parents, or was it perhaps HGTV-triggered gardening mania? Don’t be ridiculous — I’ve got two words for you: dinosaur cage.
METRO
Inmates let the dogs out
By MEG WAGNER | Mar. 14, 2010Keith Skipper has taught MoJo, a 1-year-old Basenji and Italian greyhound mix, everything he knows.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Iowa elementary schooler seeks help
By Jonah C. | Mar. 14, 2010My name is Jonah C. I’m a fifth-grade student in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the geography and history of the United States. I need your help to complete my state project. I picked the great state of Florida. It would be greatly appreciated if you could send me a post card, souvenir or any information on Florida wildlife. My teacher would also like a license plate. Thank you for your time.
METRO
City fire chief to resign, take county position
By CINDY TAVERAS | Mar. 14, 2010After nearly 25 years with Gainesville Fire Rescue, Fire Chief Bill Northcutt will resign this month to work with the Alachua County Fire Rescue.
METRO
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POLITICS
Five Race for District 4
By MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 14, 2010Gainesville voters will elect a new Gainesville mayor and a new member to the City Commission’s District 4 on Tuesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Public safety group looks into shooting
By KATHERINE BEIN and MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 14, 2010UF President Bernie Machen has called for an independent investigation.
