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OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Local weed grow–op takes a hit
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 27, 2009Straight out of a scene from "Pineapple Express," local law enforcement and federal agents seized more than $800,000 worth of marijuana plants in Williston.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Christian groups win battle
By THOMAS STEWART | Jan. 27, 2009After an 18-month legal battle with a Christian student group, UF will allow student organizations registered with the university to choose members and award leadership positions based on religion.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Nude scene pending for upcoming musical
By CHELSEA BUNDSCHUH | Jan. 27, 2009An upcoming student production of a Broadway musical could include a scene in which actors appear naked on stage.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Machens seek U.S.–Iran team research
By THOMAS STEWART | Jan. 27, 2009While UF President Bernie Machen was able to let loose and lose the tie, his wife, Chris, complained she had to don a head scarf during the couple's excursion to Iran in November.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Sweeper causes oil spill
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Jan. 27, 2009Several gallons of oil were spilled in front of Smathers Library early Tuesday morning.
METRO
Florida's first 'green' fire service station opens
By ASHLEY ROSS | Jan. 27, 2009Featuring waterless urinals and a natural gas power generator, Florida's first environmentally friendly fire station opened in Gainesville Tuesday.
METRO
People on the Streets: Tent City houses homeless
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Jan. 27, 2009The Corner of Southeast First Street and Southeast Second Avenue, Saturday 11:45 p.m.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Budget cuts limit recruitment
By Estelle Robichaux | Jan. 27, 2009In Monday's edition of the Alligator, UF spokesman Steven Orlando was reported as saying, "Although budget cuts forced UF to reduce undergraduate enrollment, graduate schools are not affected."
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Strong duos fuel Gators
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Jan. 27, 2009The UF women's tennis doubles teams had a whole lot of love for Stetson.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Host’s dissent harms bipartisanship
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Jan. 27, 2009A week into his term, President Barack Obama faces stark opposition while trying feverishly to gain bipartisan support.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
UF to host reigning SEC Tournament Champion Georgia
Jan. 27, 2009Last season, Georgia became the Southeastern Conference's Cinderella story after an improbable run to the SEC Tournament title.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Professor recounts family's trek to inauguration
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 26, 2009Avid Barack Obama supporters since 2004, the Leslie family was finally able to see their hard work, and the work of millions of other Americans, pay off when they attended Barack Obama's Inauguration.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Final 3 contenders vie for honors director spot
Jan. 26, 2009And then there were three.
METRO
Three Gainesville residents arrested after admitting plan to rob a local drug dealer
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 26, 2009Three people were arrested after admitting to an officer that they planned to rob a drug dealer Saturday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
All in the Family: UF recruit's friends inspire journey
Jan. 26, 2009The tears of Pahokee residents could fill Lake Okeechobee.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
‘O’h, Blago
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2009Taking over Tuesday with his media tour de force, beleaguered Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made an astounding revelation during his stay in New York City.
