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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Haiti needed help before earthquake

By DOUG JOHNSON | Feb. 11, 2010

After the recent catastrophe in Haiti, it has been amazing to see the result from the Student Body and the rest of the country’s helpers. It is becoming visible — the impact a group of people, especially a group of Gators, can make. But it is disheartening to see that it took a disaster as big as a 7.0-magnitude earthquake to spark this. 

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METRO  |  POLITICS

America needs voice for the center

By PAUL MURTY | Feb. 11, 2010

I would like to start out my column today by addressing the accusations directed at the Alligator and its staff by some readers. I will be the first to admit I lean to the left in my political opinions, but there’s not much I can change about that. This isn’t anyone’s fault. And if people from the other side of the political spectrum want to have their voices heard, I’m sure they can go to the Alligator’s open houses, just as I did, and get a weekly column. I honestly thought I was being closer to center than I actually was, so I will make a better effort to be a bit more neutral.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts and Laurels

By Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 11, 2010

With spring break only three short weeks away, visions of beaches and bathing suits are already dancing in the heads of the Department of Darts & Laurels.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF team hosts Indian dancing event to help Bhutanese refugees

By KELLY MORGAN | Feb. 11, 2010

Anyone who wants to learn more about Indian dances and culture can do so at UF’s Hindu Cultural Society’s Spring Charity Garba tonight.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF Friends of Music to host gala to benefit UF’s music department

By LEANDRA VALENTINE | Feb. 11, 2010

Swing into Spring will transform UF’s Steinbrenner Band Hall into a big-band-era dance club this weekend.

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NEWS

Polish beers are better than average

By Richard O. Stehli | Feb. 11, 2010

How many Polish beers does it take to find the right one? Not much as all the ones that I tried tasted a lot better than many domestic beer.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Poor free-throw shooting downs Florida

By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 10, 2010

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last year at South Carolina, one missed free throw led to a heartbreaking loss for Florida. Wednesday night, trouble at the line brought about another tough defeat in Colonial Life Arena.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF women's basketball set to begin toughest part of schedule

Feb. 10, 2010

The Gators start the most difficult stretch of their regular season tonight staring in the mouths of angry Tigers.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Loss could cost Gators Tourney bid

Feb. 10, 2010

There must be something about the air in Columbia, S.C.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Gators return all three starting outfielders in 2010

By GREG LUCA< | Feb. 10, 2010

Although 2010 is being billed as a year of change for the Florida softball team, the Gators have the luxury of returning all three outfielders that started the final game of the 2009 season.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

Zaiser’s return, Green’s emergence help beam scores

By TOM GREEN< | Feb. 10, 2010

At the midway point of the season, No. 6 Florida ranks in the top 10 nationally in every event, but the area the team has improved most since last season has been the balance beam.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women's golf team improves three spots to finish in ninth place

By KELSIE HOECHERL | Feb. 10, 2010

The Gators women’s golf team found redemption at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge, finishing in ninth place with a total score of 911 (304-309-298, +59).

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

ZipCarts to charge $3

By TIFFANY SUTTON | Feb. 10, 2010

ZipCarts, a nightly shuttle service in Gainesville, and a formerly free ride, is now charging $3 per person. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student Government parties debate core issues for upcoming election

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 10, 2010

Student Government elections may be about two weeks away, but the debate between the Unite Party and the Student Alliance party is already beginning.

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METRO

National Rifle Association speaks to UF students about second amendment

Feb. 10, 2010

Representatives from the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action hoped to trigger student involvement in their campaign to promote gun rights when they visited UF Wednesday night.

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METRO

British double-decker bus to make stop in Gainesville

By CAROLINE LEWIS | Feb. 10, 2010

A 1966 double-decker bus from London will be stopping in Gainesville tonight to kick off a 10-month tour of the U.S.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

Candidate Richard Selwach vows to balance city budget

Feb. 10, 2010

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth segment of the Face in the Race series.

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METRO

Valentine's Day sales may dip

By ALLEN HAYNES | Feb. 10, 2010

Local merchants are concerned smaller wallets will mean fewer bouquets again this Valentine’s Day.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Former GPD officer on trial for abuse of infant daughter

By MINCH MINCHIN | Feb. 10, 2010

A trial continued Wednesday for a former Gainesville police officer charged with the neglect and abuse of his 2-month-old daughter in January 2007.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

African Student Union forum promotes unity for black students

By LYN KRAMER | Feb. 10, 2010

Students learned to find unity within their diversity at the African Student Union interactive forum Wednesday night.