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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Prominent Gators for McCain member announces vote for Obama
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 3, 2008A high-profile member of Gators for McCain, a student group boasting about 1,000 members, announced Sunday that he voted for Sen. Barack Obama about two weeks ago.
METRO
Student political groups make final rally for Election Day
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 3, 2008After marathon campaigning and record-breaking early voting, Election Day has arrived. Despite exhaustion expressed by members of UF's student political organizations, there's still one more day of work left.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Women to face Texas A&M at Hooters Match Play Championship
Nov. 2, 2008The UF women's golf team qualified for a No. 14 seed at the Hooters Match Play Championship in Orlando and will take on Texas A&M today.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY
Gators prepare for SEC championships
By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 2, 2008As the end of the season approaches, the UF cross country teams have momentum on their side, but the Gators aren't ready to pat themselves on the back just yet.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Next president will face uphill battle
Nov. 2, 2008With early voters turning out in droves and national anticipation at an all-time high, the most consequential election in at least 30 years (or possibly ever) is a day away.
NEWS
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FEATURES
Local early voters turn out in record numbers
By APRIL ADUDASH | Nov. 2, 2008Early voters flocked to the polls during the past month in what is already being called a record-breaking pre-election rush, county officials said this weekend.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF ranks No. 2 in best value for public schools
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 2, 2008Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked UF No. 2 for the fourth consecutive year in this year's rankings of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Vote! There’s no reason to bypass voting Tuesday
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2008Forgive us for bludgeoning a poor dead horse, but we have to stress the importance of voting one last time.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Almost to Atlanta: Gators dominate Bulldogs in win
Nov. 2, 2008JACKSONVILLE - Forget the "Gator Stomp," this was the Gator Romp.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Defense shuts down Moreno, Bulldogs
Nov. 2, 2008JACKSONVILLE - If there's one way to stop a team from stomping in your end zone, it's keeping them out of your end zone altogether.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Burkhardt, Cueto to face eachother in Seminole Invitational
Nov. 2, 2008Carlos Cueto and Tyler Hochwalt are looking forward to matches against familiar faces today. Their opponents? Each other.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Religion should not serve political agenda
By Rev. Milford Griner | Nov. 2, 2008As a pastor, community leader and advocate of justice and respect, I have been asked in recent weeks to be a public supporter of Amendment 2.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students pack Reitz Union from free concert
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Nov. 2, 2008Minus the Bear made a stop on its national tour Sunday night to rock out in front of a packed UF crowd.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Joe Biden talks economy, Iraq war at UF
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 2, 2008Less than 48 hours before Election Day, about 4,500 people gathered on the Reitz Union North Lawn to hear Sen. Joe Biden as part of the Obama campaign's final push through Florida.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Biased publication sours Republican rally
By Bryan Griffin | Nov. 2, 2008I respect the Alligator and its writers for the business they run, but perhaps a lesson in journalistic values is in order. The College Republican's very successful "Rally for McCain/Palin" at Turlington on Thursday received less than fair or accurate coverage from the Alligator in Friday's issue. As expected, it appeared on page 11, while Obama marches and Campus NOW rallies were on the front page the rest of the week.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Minutes hard to come by in crowded backcourt
Nov. 2, 2008When UF coach Billy Donovan looks down his bench this season, he is going to see new faces, new possibilities and fewer minutes to go around.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
UF out blocks Arkansas in win
Nov. 2, 2008UF coach Mary Wise couldn't seem to find her seat during Sunday's 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-11) sweep against Arkansas.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students flock to UF for debate tournament
Nov. 2, 2008Some stood by themselves, flipping through papers and casually uttering words under their breath.
