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METRO
County to upgrade unpaved roads
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Mar. 18, 2008Since 1998, David Cox has been writing letters asking Alachua County to pave Northwest 227th Drive, the dirt road in High Springs he has lived on for 13 years.
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VIDEO
The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Mar. 18, 2008The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens consists of 15 different gardens, providing a lush and serene atmosphere.
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COLUMNS
Guns don't belong on campuses
By Elaine DeIorio | Mar. 18, 2008You 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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COLUMNS
Five years later: It's time to leave Iraq
Mar. 18, 2008Exactly five years ago, President Bush addressed the nation to announce the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a nifty euphemism for new American imperialism.
METRO
Man trades crack for giving rides
By JESSICA PONN | Mar. 18, 2008A 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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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Men claim close contest against No. 18 Tennessee
Mar. 18, 2008Nestor 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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SOFTBALL
High-ranked Gators face Iowa in break from SEC play
Mar. 18, 2008Eventually, expectations, goals and dreams give way to assessment and reality.
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FOOTBALL
Harvey garners interest from Carolina Panthers at Pro Day
Mar. 18, 2008Carolina Panthers coach John Fox confirmed rampant speculation without saying a word.
METRO
Towing companies could be banned from roam towing for six months
By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 18, 2008Three 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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FEATURES
Percentage of minority students graduating from UF stagnant over past three years
Mar. 18, 2008For about every 11 white students who cross the stage at UF's commencement ceremonies, there is one black student receiving a diploma.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
UF silences potent No. 3 FSU in legitimizing win
Mar. 18, 2008Maybe these guys can play after all.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators react to NIT bid while Seminoles make NCAA Tourney
Mar. 18, 2008The UF-FSU rivalry just got a little more heated.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
The anniversary that is no cause for celebration
By the Editorial Board | Mar. 18, 2008While 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.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Budget woes cause Coclanis to withdraw as CLAS dean candidate
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Mar. 18, 2008Peter 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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VIDEO
Best of the Week in Photos, Feb. 29-March 7, 2008
By Alligator Photographers | Mar. 17, 2008Slideshow. 7 photos.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Jouven leads Texas tournament after first round
By Andy Hutchins < | Mar. 17, 2008Ornella Jouven has been overshadowed throughout the UF women's golf team's season.
METRO
10 people charged with drug-related offenses in Gainesville apartment
By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 17, 2008Ten 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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VIDEO
Florida Alternative Breaks: Lending a Hand
By YUDISLAIDY FERNANDEZ | Mar. 17, 2008UF students travel domestically and abroad to address social issues through service projects.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Men focus on effort for matches against Tennessee
Mar. 17, 2008It'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.
