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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Guns don't belong on campuses

By Elaine DeIorio | Mar. 18, 2008

You think colleges should allow students to carry guns on campus? Are you crazy?" I hear the familiar arguments once again. Terrible and tragic images flow in this steady stream of pure verbal disbelief - images of a student irritated with his English test grade pulling a gun on his teacher or images of a student opening fire in a crowded auditorium of students peacefully taking an exam.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Five years later: It's time to leave Iraq

Mar. 18, 2008

Exactly five years ago, President Bush addressed the nation to announce the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a nifty euphemism for new American imperialism.

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METRO

Man trades crack for giving rides

By JESSICA PONN | Mar. 18, 2008

A 52-year-old, unemployed Gainesville man faced the consequences of giving car rides in exchange for cocaine early Saturday morning, when he was kidnapped and beaten by two men he had picked up.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Men claim close contest against No. 18 Tennessee

Mar. 18, 2008

Nestor Briceno flung his racket into the air, threw his hat as high as he could and screamed at the top of his lungs.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

High-ranked Gators face Iowa in break from SEC play

Mar. 18, 2008

Eventually, expectations, goals and dreams give way to assessment and reality.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Harvey garners interest from Carolina Panthers at Pro Day

Mar. 18, 2008

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox confirmed rampant speculation without saying a word.

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METRO

Towing companies could be banned from roam towing for six months

By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 18, 2008

Three Gainesville towing companies are currently appealing a suspension after an Alachua County judge found them in violation of a city ordinance.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

Percentage of minority students graduating from UF stagnant over past three years

Mar. 18, 2008

For about every 11 white students who cross the stage at UF's commencement ceremonies, there is one black student receiving a diploma.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

UF silences potent No. 3 FSU in legitimizing win

Mar. 18, 2008

Maybe these guys can play after all.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators react to NIT bid while Seminoles make NCAA Tourney

Mar. 18, 2008

The UF-FSU rivalry just got a little more heated.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

The anniversary that is no cause for celebration

By the Editorial Board | Mar. 18, 2008

While the mainstream media were trying to make sure everyone stopped to check out the MySpace page of Elliot Spitzer's 22-year-old "escort," the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq has crept up on the American public almost as quickly as the now more than $3 price tag for a gallon of gasoline.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Budget woes cause Coclanis to withdraw as CLAS dean candidate

By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Mar. 18, 2008

Peter Coclanis, one of the candidates for UF's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean position, withdrew his name from the search Tuesday night, citing UF's budget problems and administrative restructuring as his reasons.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Best of the Week in Photos, Feb. 29-March 7, 2008

By Alligator Photographers | Mar. 17, 2008

Slideshow. 7 photos.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Jouven leads Texas tournament after first round

By Andy Hutchins < | Mar. 17, 2008

Ornella Jouven has been overshadowed throughout the UF women's golf team's season.

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METRO

10 people charged with drug-related offenses in Gainesville apartment

By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 17, 2008

Ten people were arrested Friday and charged with drug-related offenses, including sale and possession of cocaine, in a Gainesville Housing Authority apartment.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Florida Alternative Breaks: Lending a Hand

By YUDISLAIDY FERNANDEZ | Mar. 17, 2008

UF students travel domestically and abroad to address social issues through service projects.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Men focus on effort for matches against Tennessee

Mar. 17, 2008

It's a six-letter word. It starts with an 'E.' And it's what UF coach Andy Jackson said has been a constant on a team that plays five freshmen.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Donovan punishes team with removal of luxuries

Mar. 17, 2008

Welcome to the doghouse.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Governor's stance on drug laws hypocritical

By the Editorial Board | Mar. 17, 2008

We weren't surprised by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's candid admission that he smoked pot long before he became a public figure - that seems to be the political norm since the whole "I did not inhale" debacle.

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NEWS

UF baseball vs. FSU live blog

Mar. 17, 2008

GAME OVER