El Caimán
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CAMPUS
Author reacts to plagiarism
By STEVE JOHNSON | July 13, 2009On March 9, 2004, George Goens was awoken by a phone call at 3:50 a.m. telling him that his daughter, Betsy, was in trouble.
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CAMPUS
UF creates cheap way to battle bed bugs
By STEPHANIE LEVENTHAL | July 13, 2009With bed bug season in full swing, UF said it/s time to turn up the heat.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Electrifying playmaker Harvin fights through injury for big-time BCS performance
July 13, 2009Similar to the leadup to the NFL Draft, Percy Harvin's health would be a major storyline for the Gators' two postseason games this season.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Population issues must be addressed
By THORAYA OBAID | July 13, 2009None of the crises we face today - whether it is the food crisis, the water crisis, the financial crisis or the crisis of climate change - can be managed unless greater attention is paid to population issues.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Freshman slugger surpasses expectations
July 13, 2009The legend of Preston Tucker's epic slugging abilities preceded him to an almost unhealthy level.
AP
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SPORTS
Magic keep backup center after matching Mavericks' offer
July 13, 2009THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Race doesn/t affect Sotomayor/s decisions
By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 13, 2009When a judge is nominated for the Supreme Court, the nitpicking invariably begins.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Calathes' success rare bright spot for disappointing UF men's basketball season
By ADAM BERRY | July 13, 2009In a disappointing season for the Gators, Nick Calathes' success was the silver lining.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Nelson rewrites record books en route to WCWS championship series
By ADAM BERRY | July 13, 2009Stacey Nelson did not receive the national recognition Tim Tebow did, but she may have been better at her sport than any other athlete in Gainesville.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Despite disappointing first impressions, NCAA Football 2010 fills preseason void
By ADAM BERRY | July 13, 2009In every college football off-season, there are five days worth circling on the calendar.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Meyer dispels Notre Dame rumors, makes strong commitment to UF
By ADAM BERRY | July 13, 2009Amid another round of speculation about his future, which seems to become a topic of debate every few months, Urban Meyer once again restated his commitment to UF.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Black stands out among resurgent UF defense
By ADAM BERRY | July 13, 2009With 10 minutes left in the BCS National Championship Game and his team down by 3 but slowly marching down the field, Oklahoma's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Sam Bradford launched a pass down the field to receiver Juaquin Iglesias.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Meyer dispels rumors, makes strong commitment to UF
By ADAM BERRY | July 12, 2009Amid another round of speculation about his future, which seems to become a topic of debate every few months, Urban Meyer once again restated his commitment as UF's coach.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Feathers from Brazil on display at Harn
By PATRICK ANNESTY | July 8, 2009Ceremonial items, which were seized as illegally exported goods made from endangered species, are on display at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art.
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG approves bug exhibit funding
By SARA WATSON | July 8, 2009Surrounded by moths and butterflies, Student Government senators passed a bill allocating $60,000 for an upcoming bug exhibit at Tuesday's meeting, held in the Florida Museum of Natural History.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Celebrity proves a distraction to voters
By ED MCPHEE | July 8, 2009Al Franken is a funny guy. He is also intelligent and seems to understand the needs of his constituents. And Franken seems earnest in his desire to be a U.S. Senator. But despite all this, he should not have run for the position.
METRO
Church's anti-Islam sign stirs protest
By JENNA EZELL | July 8, 2009About 125 people of diverse religions, ages and races gathered in front of the Dove World Outreach Center Wednesday evening for a prayer vigil in response to a sign recently posted by the center.
