METRO
Obama's Inauguration marks nation's progress for many
By MORGAN COLLINS | Jan. 19, 2009Rev. Milford Griner, 51, remembers where he was April 4, 1968.
El Caimán
METRO
Two boys stop man from beating ex–girlfriend
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 19, 2009A man was arrested Sunday after an armed confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and two boys wielding baseball bats, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Gators edge out Tigers in conference opener
Jan. 19, 2009The UF gymnasts didn't know they were losing after a less-than-stellar performance on balance beam.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Plagiarizing professor retires after April scandal
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Jan. 19, 2009Following the plagiarism controversy that surrounded him last spring, English professor James Twitchell retired last month, ending a 35-year career at UF.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
America should keep expectations in check
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 19, 2009With President Barack Obama set to make history this afternoon, the Editorial Board can't help but offer a word of caution as excitement over his presidency reaches epic proportions.
METRO
Gainesville remembers MLK as Inauguration nears
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Jan. 19, 2009For many, Monday marked a celebration of a past and a future built on the words "I have a dream."
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Man behind image needs to lead U.S.
Jan. 19, 2009Starting Wednesday, President Barack Obama must live up to his celebrated image.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Car engulfed in flames in front of Turlington Hall
By THOMAS STEWART | Jan. 19, 2009A white 1994 Ford Explorer was consumed by fire in front of Turlington Hall just after 7 a.m. on Friday.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Tim Tebow removes his sling
Jan. 18, 2009Tim Tebow removes his sling from Alligator Online on Vimeo.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators prepare for Vegas tourney
By JOE HOLZER | Jan. 17, 2009A pair of UF women's tennis players will visit Sin City today with an ace or two in mind.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
'96 blazed path for '08
Jan. 17, 2009Your first sultry kiss of another's lips gives you goosebumps. It's exciting, nerve-wracking, but still an experience unlike any other. It's more memorable than that third one for sure, even if that third time around you were much better at the art of lip smacking.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Freshmen to play key role in SEC opener
Jan. 17, 2009The first gymnastics meet shouldn't have been the one to catapult UF to a No. 1 ranking.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Swim team looks to divide and conquer
By MERCEDES MACHADO | Jan. 17, 2009Though a few of them will not be in the same pool or on the sidelines cheering, the UF men's and women's swim and dive teams will be cohesive in thought and action.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators down 'Dawgs for first time in 10 tries
Jan. 17, 2009UF had a lot to prove Sunday against Georgia, and the team sure played like it.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Calathes, UF take care of Arkansas
Jan. 17, 2009Nick Calathes caught the ball at the top of the key, took one step behind the 3-point line and buried the Razorbacks.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Defense gives '08 edge against '96
Jan. 17, 2009It is easy to overvalue the present and immediately believe what you just saw is better than the previous "best." The trap always looms. So going into this debate, I took special notice to steel myself against the norm.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Harvin to forgo senior season, Spikes to return
Jan. 17, 2009There's good news and there's bad news.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
UF gears up for first meet in Kentucky
By TONI-ANN MILLER | Jan. 17, 2009As the UF track and field teams prepare for their first meet of the season, the Kentucky Invitational in Lexington, expectations are high for the freshman class.
METRO
Grapski released from jail after pleading no contest
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 15, 2009Charles Grapski, 43, was released from jail Thursday after he spent 91 days locked up on two misdemeanor charges.
METRO
GRU to buy back excess solar power from customers
By CAROLYN TILLO | Jan. 15, 2009A bright idea proposed by Gainesville Regional Utilities will cut the cost of solar power in Gainesville.
