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BLOGS
Murphy gets triple-double in win against Arkansas
Sep. 26, 2008Kelly Murphy had a match for the record books.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Turnovers costly in UF loss
Sep. 26, 2008It only takes a few hours for a plate of armor to become an Achilles' heel.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Forest Whitaker to speak at UF
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 25, 2008Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker will be on campus today to speak on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UPD investigates case of student stalking
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 25, 2008A Titusville police officer is being investigated by University Police on charges of stalking a UF student.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Group petitions to move autism center from UF to UNF
Sep. 25, 2008An online petition pushing for UF's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, or CARD, in Jacksonville to be reassigned to another university has gained momentum this week.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators ready for test against nation's best
Sep. 25, 2008If you're measured by the company you keep, the UF men's golf team should be regarded in high esteem starting Sunday.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Rivers adjusts to new role as team heads to Arkansas
Sep. 25, 2008Patience isn't a virtue that Callie Rivers is fond of.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Oher the real star at Mississippi
Sep. 25, 2008Talk all you want about Mississippi's quarterback, Jevan Snead. I won't be.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Groups host Ramadan feast on campus
By KASEY ROBERTS | Sep. 25, 2008The scent of steaming chicken and rice filled the air Thursday night as about 200 people gathered in the O'Connell Center for Iftar, a nightly meal to break fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
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FOOTBALL
A Major Pain: Sophomore safety smacks down offenses, ramps up defense
Sep. 25, 2008On a humid day at the Sanders Practice Field, Major Wright is searching, probing for his next opportunity.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF may gain more authority over building funds
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Sep. 25, 2008TAMPA - UF may have found another way to jump-start stalled construction projects after some members of the Board of Governors expressed support Thursday for giving universities greater flexibility in using state money.
METRO
GPD arrests teenage trio using stolen credit card
Sep. 25, 2008Three boys were arrested early Thursday in connection with a $779.26 attempted charge on a stolen credit card.
METRO
National bailout protest sees low turnout locally
Sep. 25, 2008On a national day of "emergency rallies," a small group of women gathered on the corner of South Main Street and Southwest Second Avenue to protest the $700 billion government bailout for Wall Street.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 25, 2008To lead off, we'd like to shoot a get-your-hand-outta-my-face-and-just-mind-your-business DART at college admissions officers for using students' Facebook profiles to help decide whether a particular student is right for a school.
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FOOTBALL
Snead finally makes Swamp debut
Sep. 25, 2008Before the future of UF's offense was centered on Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin, it was focused on a strong-armed Texan named Jevan Snead.
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BLOGS BASKETBALL
Preseason magazines predict tournament run for UF basketball
Sep. 25, 2008Apparently people are expecting big things from the Gators this season. At this point all of the major preseason basketball magazines have been released, and the consensus seems to be that UF is heading back to the NCAA Tournament after missing out on the Big Dance last season for the first time in 10 years.
