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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Misplaced Priorities: Fla. universities should shun political hires

July 28, 2008

As a result of the worst budget crisis in state history, Florida's colleges and universities have been forced to leave vacant positions unfilled, eliminate or incapacitate various degree programs and hand out pink slips to faculty members in order to cope with the state Legislature's refusal to fully fund higher education.

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METRO

Former GPD officer avoids sexual battery charges

By APRIL DUDASH | July 28, 2008

A former Gainesville Police officer will not be charged with sexual battery after a woman claimed he intimidated her into having sex with him.

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NEWS

Gators pick up another commit

July 28, 2008

Tight end Desmond Parks, a three-star prospect according to Scout.com, has committed to the Gators, according to several media Web sites. Parks is 6-foot-6 and 215 pounds and could be a replacement for Cornelius Ingram after he graduates.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Football team raises $6,000 at Charity Challenge

July 28, 2008

Tim Tebow spent Friday night flipping a 450-pound tire across Florida Field.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF hosts annual Jehovah's Witnesses convention

By KRISTEN HUFF | July 28, 2008

Elaine Coomer wanted answers.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

UF picked to win SEC

July 28, 2008

HOOVER, Ala. - Georgia is one of the favorite picks for best team in the nation heading into the season, but writers at Southeastern Conference Media Days chose UF to win the East Division and come away with the conference crown.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Figueroa joins Padres

July 28, 2008

Ten hours of waiting in an airport to join his new team on the road.

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METRO

City commissioners may press bars on underage drinking with new permit

By ZAHARA ZAHAV | July 28, 2008

Gainesville city commissioners say underage drinking in downtown and midtown bars has gone far enough, and they're willing to close the door on everyone under 21 if the problem isn't resolved.

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NEWS

No TitleTown for Gainesville

July 27, 2008

Gainesville finished 6th in ESPN's TitleTown voting with 5.2 percent of the vote. Sorry, Gator fans. Valdosta, Ga. (didn't see that one coming) won the contest. Boston was the only major metropolitan area to be in the top six. Apparently big-city citizens don't watch ESPN as much as you'd think.

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NEWS

Volleyball freshie Kelly Murphy named High School Coaches Athlete of the Year

July 27, 2008

UF's volleyball squad is the youngest it's been in years, but it could be a quick rebuilding effort. Incoming setter Kelly Murphy was named the National High School Coaches Association Volleyball athlete of the year recently. Former Gator Angie McGinnis, currently with Team USA, won the award in 2004. Murphy is also the Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year.

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NEWS

The migration of former Gators to New York continues: Taurean to the Knicks

July 27, 2008

After signing former UF point guard Anthony Roberson a few weeks ago, the New York Knicks have acquired another former Gator. Taurean Green, point guard for the national championship teams, has been traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Knicks. Former South Carolina Gamecock Renaldo Balkman was the centerpiece in the trade, going from New York to Denver. David Lee, also a UF alum, is also on the Knicks. While having former Gators is probably a comfort for Green and Roberson, it won't help their playing time. Stephon Marbury, Mardy Collins, Jamal Crawford, Nate Robinson and the recently signed Chris Duhon are all guards on New York's roster.

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NEWS

The Ol' Ball Coach stands at the lectern

July 24, 2008

HOOVER, Ala. - Five straight losses to end the season are never good. For Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina Gamecocks fans, it was awful.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF faculty and staff to get small raises

By KATIE SANDERS | July 24, 2008

UF President Bernie Machen announced a plan Friday to give faculty and staff small pay raises for the first time in two years.

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NEWS

Media picks Gators to win Southeastern Conference

July 24, 2008

HOOVER, Ala. - Big news from here in Alabama, if media predictions count as big news.

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NEWS

SEC Media Days, Day 3: Kentucky coach Rich Brooks

July 24, 2008

HOOVER, Ala. - I hope you're all not tired of my blogs yet. I'll have a couple more today.

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NEWS

Dicky Lyons, Jr. is my new favorite player

July 24, 2008

Dicky Lyons Jr. kept us waiting.

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NEWS

Auburn DE Marks jokes about Gators

July 24, 2008

Alligator Staff Writer Phil Kegler just finished interviewing Auburn defensive end Sen'derrick Marks. When Phil asked Marks if he missed seeing the Gators on the schedule this season, Marks replied in the affirmative.

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METRO

Gas thefts on the rise in Alachua County

By LEAH SOUTHERS | July 23, 2008

Locking your gas cap could become as important as locking your car doors.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senators move to impeach absent student body treasurer

By KATIE SANDERS | July 23, 2008

If some members of UF's Student Senate get their way, Paul Drayton's decision to take a business internship in the Big Apple this summer could spell the end of his career as Student Body treasurer.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Southwest Rec presents $16 million renovation plan at Student Senate meeting

By VICTORIA WINKLER | July 23, 2008

It's not often students can power a room just by working up a sweat, but that's one of the goals David Bowles, director of Recreational Sports, has in mind for renovations to Southwest Recreation Center.