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METRO

UF grad competes for Miss USA crown

By LIA GANOSELLIS | Apr. 10, 2008

A recent UF graduate has been crowned Miss North Carolina USA, earning her a shot at the Miss USA pageant title.

NEWS | FEATURES

Focus on Phallus

By YUDISLAIDY FERNANDEZ | Apr. 10, 2008

The other day, Ketan Mathavan was walking on campus with his research mentor. He saw the usual - a few students, some trees, a couple of birds. Then he spotted a four-foot-long dead log on the grass.

NEWS

One, Two, Three, Kick!

By Nicole Safker | Apr. 10, 2008

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AP | SPORTS

Rose, Immelman share Masters lead as Tiger sputters

Apr. 10, 2008

AUGUSTA, Ga. - The Masters had a familiar feel Thursday, from the warmth of a spring garden to the pockets of cheers that celebrated spectacular shots, even to some of the names on the leaderboard.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Med school dean controversy continues

By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Apr. 10, 2008

A UF official is calling for a review of the College of Medicine's dean's decision to admit a student over the objections of the selections committee and after he reportedly had not taken the standardized medical admissions examination.

NEWS

Mitchell will transfer from UF

Apr. 10, 2008

UF sophomore forward Jonathan Mitchell will not return to Gainesville for his junior season, a UF press release stated early Friday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

37-year-old student makes finals of Fastest Gator on Campus contest

Apr. 10, 2008

In a contest ruled by the lowest numbers, Gary Bryant is an anomaly.

METRO

Crist's rating high even at record low

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 10, 2008

Even at record lows, Gov. Charlie Crist's approval rating is still respectably high.

METRO

Five local women arrested, charged with prostitution

By WILL PAFFORD | Apr. 10, 2008

Five local women were arrested Thursday morning for offering sex to an undercover police officer.

OPINION | COLUMNS

A farewell poem to a college town

By CARLY HALLAM | Apr. 10, 2008

I may never again live in an all-college town

NEWS

Ceramic Concentration

By Nicole Safker | Apr. 10, 2008

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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Apr. 10, 2008

This week it seems that along with the pollen and spring, protesting is also in the air. Whether it's the anti-war protestors on the corner of 13th Street and University Avenue, the hunger strikers staking it out in front of Bernie's office or the maniacs trying to extinguish the Olympic torch, it's hard to keep up with who's mad at who for what these days. So, here at Darts & Laurels headquarters, we'll keep it simple for you this week and let you know what should really be pissing you off. Get your signs ready and practice your angry chants for this week's edition of Darts & Laurels.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Waleszonia looks to spark offense in series against Georgia

Apr. 10, 2008

The Gators' high-powered offense is proving that pitching isn't the only thing that wins games.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Gators compete in Southeast Regional Championship for chance at NCAAs

By CALLOVI< | Apr. 10, 2008

Two weeks after losing the Southeastern Conference Championship to Georgia, the UF gymnastics team will take the floor Saturday looking to qualify for the NCAA Championships and get another crack at the Bulldogs.