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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 9, 2009

After getting up close and personal with chilly weather more akin to Northern New Jersey, the Department of Darts & Laurels assures you sunshine and warmth is here to stay. While North Central Florida's innumerable outdoor activities can be paired better with grain alcohol than late-night falafel and that dude who used to write "White Dade," we urge you to proceed with caution.

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NEWS

Bible Game

By Bea Diehl | Apr. 9, 2009

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

On–campus Wendy's employee fired after fight

By THOMAS STEWART | Apr. 9, 2009

A Reitz Union Wendy's employee was fired Monday after being charged with repeatedly punching a man in the face at the McCarty Drive bus stop last week, according to a University Police Department report.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Dogpiling Gators hit the road to face 'Cats

By ADAM BERRY | Apr. 9, 2009

When the UF softball team beat California to advance to the Women's College World Series last season, the players didn't properly celebrate the occasion on the field. Coach Tim Walton said his team didn't know what to do after the 4-2 victory.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Jared Diamond visits UF, starts off Earth Month

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 9, 2009

Human society could cease to exist in as few as 30 years, author Jared Diamond said to about 1,600 Gainesville residents Thursday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Group climbs stadium stairs for autism awareness

By ARIANA ORTEGA | Apr. 9, 2009

Gators fans will have a new reason to crowd Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this Saturday-- to support autism awareness.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women look to continue winning streak at home

By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Apr. 9, 2009

With everything it has endured this spring, there is one constant: The No. 21 UF women's tennis team wins at home. Every time.

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METRO

Artist displays paintings, magic marker drawings

By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 9, 2009

After Tom Miller's paintings are sold, some are thrown down the stairs.

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AP  |  SPORTS

Tampa Bay takes season-opening series against Boston

Apr. 9, 2009

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student remembered for big heart, outgoing spirit

By CHELSEA KEENAN | Apr. 9, 2009

UF student Starr Bishop was a straight-shooter who loved the outdoors. She snow skied and skydived. She even spoke out in a town meeting against a proposed parking garage that would block access to the St. Johns River, which flows through Jacksonville, her hometown. It was an argument she won.

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NEWS

Making a Splash

By Shemuel Arrindell | Apr. 9, 2009

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METRO

GPD officers receive warnings for harassing people

By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 9, 2009

An internal investigation that began in November ended in written warnings given to three Gainesville police officers for harassing people and throwing eggs.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

‘Build World–Class Talent’ will save higher education’s future

By T.K. Wetherell | Apr. 9, 2009

Florida's legislators are wrestling with an unprecedented decline in general revenues. While some talk about embracing Indian gaming as part of a solution, there's a much higher-stakes game in play - a game that risks the future of Florida by dismantling badly needed state programs, including public higher education.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Machen discusses tuition increases, budget cuts with SDS

By TATIANA GONZALEZ | Apr. 9, 2009

UF President Bernie Machen walked outside his office Thursday and perched himself on a bench to discuss looming budget cuts and tuition increases with Students for a Democratic Society.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student receives $30,000 award for leadership

By AMANDA HINES | Apr. 9, 2009

The passion Adam Amir fights with just won him $30,000.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

UF's success can't be measured by third parties

Apr. 9, 2009

I don't know. And that's not because I'm just of average intelligence. You don't know either, and there's a good chance you're smarter than I am.

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NEWS

Singing Solo

Apr. 8, 2009

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Downturn means more debt and fewer jobs for students

By RACHAEL PINO | Apr. 8, 2009

To combat the strain of unemployment, young adults are making life-changing decisions and increasing their debts simultaneously, according to a national study released Wednesday.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

DREAM Act will contribute to economy

By JONATHAN LOTT | Apr. 8, 2009

I have very mixed feelings about SG's proposed resolution in support of the DREAM Act.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Q&A with Jason Estala, costume designer

By STEPHANIE GRANADA | Apr. 8, 2009

Behind every great production is a great costume designer. After all, what would Sex and the City have been without Patricia Field's stylistic talents?