METRO
Horse abandonment rises in failing economy
Dec. 8, 2008For some horse owners, keeping their animals healthy and happy can mean getting a month behind on rent.
El Caimán
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EDITORIALS
The Nose Knows
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 8, 2008Following the lead of a couple other big universities, UF will soon be getting its own signature scents.
METRO
Oelrich to remain chair of higher education commitee
By KATHRYN WATSON | Dec. 8, 2008Florida Sen. Steve Oelrich will remain the chairman of the Higher Education Committee for the Florida Senate's 2008-2010 legislative term, he announced Monday.
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EDITORIALS
Give a Little Bit: Machen’s choice reflects holiday spirit
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 8, 2008In the spirit of the holidays, President Bernie Machen has chosen to donate $285,000 - the amount of his annual bonus - to a scholarship program.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Fragrance company to offer UF–themed scents
Dec. 8, 2008For UF students, school spirit smells like orange Valencia, juicy mandarin, cool Mediterranean lavender and sun-sparking ozone.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Stats don't tell Tebow's story
Dec. 8, 2008If the player with the best statistics wins the Heisman Trophy, it won't be Tim Tebow.
METRO
Arrested man kicks in police–car window
By KATIE EMMETS | Dec. 8, 2008A Gainesville resident being placed under arrest Sunday morning kicked out the side rear window of the police car where he was being held, police reported.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Engineering class shows off homemade robots
Dec. 8, 2008A semester of hard work earned students from UF's College of Engineering the chance to play Dr. Frankenstein for one afternoon.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Pretentious, dumb students always haters
By Juliana Sams | Dec. 8, 2008Dear Wes Hunt,
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SPORTS
Panthers move into first place in NFC South with win over Buccaneers
Dec. 8, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Wise offers early evaluation of Stanford
Dec. 8, 2008Fresh off two victories to start the NCAA Tournament, UF coach Mary Wise gave her first evaluation of her team's reward - No. 2 Stanford.
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COLUMNS
Blackwater contractors worst case of Bush cronyism
Dec. 8, 2008Ever since the U.S. - err, George and Dick - strong-armed its way into the Middle East under the guise of the tragically flawed Bush Doctrine, Blackwater has reaped the vast financial benefits of government contracts.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Whiny column waste of time, space
By Ryan Earls | Dec. 8, 2008I found Wes Hunt's grumbling article a waste of time and a waste of ink.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate plans ahead with double meetings
By LAUREN BAKER | Dec. 8, 2008Senators will hunker down for back-to-back meetings tonight to wrap up the fall semester.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
More to Gainesville than UF, students
Dec. 8, 2008"Cause we're two truck stops off the interstate, promised land with a twist of fame, we're a town for all the lost and found, so sleep tight in this smoky room, still buzzed from this afternoon, and I may be going broke but I'm never broken down."
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Jobless grads turn to service, grad school
Dec. 8, 2008Romano Muñiz is on top of his game.
METRO
Gas prices may drop to $1 a gallon
By FAITH REAVES | Dec. 8, 2008Gasoline prices, which seem lower with each trip to the gas station, could drop as low as $1 a gallon soon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Machen plans to donate bonus to scholarship program
By THOMAS STEWART | Dec. 8, 2008Just in time for the holidays, Bernie's giving back.
