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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bush has done a lot for the country

By Kate Wallace | Jan. 24, 2008

I'm disheartened by the majority of our students' determination to bash President Bush. In the wake of terrorist attacks, natural disasters and skyrocketing oil prices, we're living a quality of life similar to before all of these things took place. This fact speaks volumes about the president's policies, both foreign and domestic, because no other country's economy could boast such resilience.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Machen's endorsement troubling

By Charles Bittner | Jan. 24, 2008

UF President Bernie Machen is in no way obligated to keep his politics to himself.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Celebrity news culture clouds issues

Jan. 23, 2008

I might vomit if I see another popup window advertising links to images of Britney Spears' crotch. Unless that thing is housing a population about to vote in a presidential primary, I don't think it is important.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF leaders shrug off McCain endorsement

By LIA GANOSELLIS | Jan. 23, 2008

Though UF President Bernie Machen's endorsement of a presidential candidate was unusual for a leader in public higher education, university leaders said Wednesday it's not a big deal - just Machen's opinion.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Cat Power’s second album of covers a cohesive collection

By ROBERT HILSON | Jan. 23, 2008

Usually, when a highly regarded artist like Cat Power releases an album of covers, any reasonable analysis will load up on derisive quips and cheeky one-liners referencing bar bands, karaoke or Axl Rose impersonators.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bush presidency tragic mistake

By Eric Steele | Jan. 23, 2008

Wednesday's letter from Wayne Jespersen is disheartening in its apologies for a failed administration. The way Jespersen characterizes the presidency was the way it was intended when the Constitution was written. Reality could not be further from the truth, however.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Machen statement hypocritical

By Tina Steiger | Jan. 23, 2008

As a private citizen, President Machen has every right to express his opinion about political candidates and should be able to endorse whomever he wishes. But Machen should not be able to utilize his title as UF president to support a presidential candidate.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Shands, Moffitt cooperate on cancer

By ILEANA MORALES | Jan. 23, 2008

UF and Shands HealthCare announced a new partnership with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center on Wednesday.

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METRO

Grundy runs on public-safety platform

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Jan. 23, 2008

To Armando Grundy, taking care of his southwest Gainesville voting district means not spending public funds on downtown development projects.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Late defense, 3-pointers lead UF to 2-point win against South Carolina

Jan. 23, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. - In a back-and-forth game against lowly South Carolina, the Gators showed they can play with anybody, both good and bad.

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SPORTS  |  GYMNASTICS

Smith denies speaking to Meyer to help recruit wide receiver Moore

By CALLOVI< | Jan. 23, 2008

Gymnast Maranda Smith denied Wednesday that she had regular telephone contact with UF football coach Urban Meyer while he was recruiting her boyfriend to play wide receiver.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Facebook pokes holes in privacy for profits

By the Editorial Board | Jan. 23, 2008

When it first launched in 2004, Facebook swept across college campuses and became forever embedded in our popular culture.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

UF looking to improve text message alerts

By KATIE SANDERS | Jan. 23, 2008

UF officials are investigating why more than 4,400 students and faculty did not receive the first test of the university's emergency text-messaging system Jan. 15.

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METRO

Academics contribute more to Democratic candidates

By DREW HARWELL | Jan. 23, 2008

UF students and faculty have given more than $15,000 so far to candidates for the 2008 presidential election, with about 70 percent of the funds going to Democrats.

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AP  |  SPORTS

Federer downs Blake in straight sets, heads to semis

Jan. 23, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Cruise bio pulls punches

By STEPHANIE ROBERTS | Jan. 23, 2008

The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Medieval performers cross swords on Plaza

By KATIE SANDERS | Jan. 23, 2008

Flashing sparks and clanking swords attracted about 200 people to a scene typical of the Middle Ages on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon.

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AP  |  SPORTS

Noah tallies double-double to help Bulls down Pacers

Jan. 23, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AP  |  SPORTS

Falcons hire Jags defensive coordinator Smith as head coach

Jan. 23, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

President has right to opinion

By Salisha Ali | Jan. 23, 2008

Despite its placating claims, the editorial board clearly does not understand that Bernie Machen retains his right to political expression.