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COLUMNS
NFL season brings questions, here are the answers
By CALLOVI< | Sep. 10, 2009The NFL season has officially begun.
El Caimán
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students protest WUFT's elimination of classical music
By Kathleen Birkhimer | Sep. 10, 2009As protesters held signs outside Weimer Hall reading "Public Radio for the Public," and "You did it great for decades. Please bring it back," Thursday night, the College of Journalism and Communications Dean John Wright was inside the building speaking to advertising and telecommunication students.
METRO
Divers locate body of driver in Paynes Prairie waters Thursday
Sep. 10, 2009After nearly a day and a half of searching, authorities found the body of a driver involved in Wednesday's accident near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
METRO
Florida cigarette sales decrease
By MARIA PIQUET | Sep. 10, 2009In the last year, Florida cigarette sales have decreased by 28 percent.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators look to stay unbeaten
By ADAM BERRY | Sep. 10, 2009If the Gators' plans for this season pan out, this weekend will only be the first time they make the trip to Tampa to play in a four-team tournament.
METRO
Five-month search for police chief ends
By Jared Misner | Sep. 10, 2009After a nationwide search, City Manager Russ Blackburn announced Capt. Tony Jones as Gainesville's new police chief at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Jockeying for position: Meyer's willingness to play the best causes fierce competition
Sep. 10, 2009The five stars mean nothing now.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators to host Trojans in SEC warmup
Sep. 10, 2009It's time to spice things up a bit.
METRO
Faces of Gainesville: William Moses Smith, Jr.
By LEORA ARNOWITZ | Sep. 10, 2009Downtown, where locals go to clubs, bars and romantic dinners, William Moses Smith Jr., takes walks for fresh air.
METRO
New business caters to local cyclists, coffee-lovers
By KATELYN MCKEY | Sep. 10, 2009At the newly opened 8th Ave. Bike and Coffee House, any service or bicycle accessory that costs more than $10 comes with a free cup of coffee.
METRO
Pawn shop owner announces plans to run for mayor
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Sep. 10, 2009Richard Selwach only shares one thing with the president - a desire for change.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
UF starts homestand with win over Duke
Sep. 10, 2009After 266 minutes of knocking, the UF soccer team finally broke through and scored a first half goal.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Grant stimulates local business
By Jared Misner | Sep. 10, 2009In an effort to strengthen Gainesville's economy by providing university-level assistance to local businesses, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded UF a $142,880 grant on Sept. 4.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Video: Boutiques share favorite outfits
Sep. 10, 2009The Avenue visited some of Gainesville's fashion boutiques to find out what is their favorite outfit during the local version of the international Fashion's Night Out.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Israel should push harder for peace
By Eli Cohen | Sep. 10, 2009I am Jewish and very proud of my religion and heritage but I cannot say that I am proud of the state of Israel. It is hard for me to talk about this issue but I feel that I must.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Trojans accustomed to taking on defending champions
Sep. 10, 2009Don't expect Troy to be overwhelmed by the prospect of facing the defending national champions.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Bright Futures should be need-based
By Kyle Robish | Sep. 10, 2009Quit bitching. Seriously, shut up. I am tired of hearing all of you Floridians complain about how bad the recent cuts in the Florida Bright Futures program are for you.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts and Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2009We at the Department of Darts & Laurels aren't huge TV fans, apart from our nightly "Jeopardy!" sessions and one of our members' obsession with all things TLC.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Israel's violence disproportionate
By Joel Flowers | Sep. 10, 2009Israelis claim they want peace but then create settlements on Palestinian land. From 2005 to 2008 there were 1,754 Palestinian and 117 Israeli deaths. Israel should be charged with war crimes for their disproportionate military responses that often punish the Palestinians collectively.
