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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fall election turnout one of the highest

By Frank Bracco | Oct. 4, 2007

The Alligator really downplayed this fall's SG election turnout. Considering the horrible weather, lack of real competition and limited campaigning, it was impressive to see this election garner one of the highest turnouts in fall campaign history. In fact, this year's turnout set a record for normal fall election turnout.

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METRO

State Attorney's Office Drops Burglary Charges

By KORI FREDERICK | Oct. 4, 2007

Charges against UF senior football player Earl A. "Tony" Joiner were dropped late this morning.

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NEWS  |  SFC

SFCC holds open house for aspiring student respiratory therapists

By LAUREN HIGGINBOTHAM | Oct. 4, 2007

Richard Smith placed his two front fingers over the wrist and found the low, inconsistent pulse. With a shaking hand, he slid the syringe into the rubbery skin, punctured the artery, and watched as the blood pulsed into the tube, shaking the vial with each throb.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS

Gators to host Kentucky in SEC East showdown

Oct. 4, 2007

After four straight road games, there's no rest for the weary.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Block seating available for Gator Growl

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 4, 2007

Gator Growl is teaming up with the University Athletic Association, and the results might make it easier for students to sit with their friends.

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METRO

Bacteria putting turtles' health at risk

By MARLY FALCON | Oct. 3, 2007

Florida's marine ecosystem might be posing a serious threat to the already endangered sea turtles living there, according to a presentation held Tuesday at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Hard-hitting safety turns heads with recent performance

Oct. 3, 2007

UF free safety Major Wright isn't ashamed to admit he feels butterflies before every game.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Working on Wednesday

Oct. 3, 2007

(LeighAnne Campbell / Alligator) A construction worker lifts a pole to continue work on the addition to the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Wednesday morning.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS

Men's tennis falters, women advance in Tulsa

Oct. 3, 2007

UF men's tennis senior Nestor Briceno and freshman Alex Lacroix were the last Gators standing Wednesday at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla., but they came up short.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Dashboard releases forgettable album

By ADRIAN RUHI | Oct. 3, 2007

Dashboard Confessional - "The Shade of Poison Trees"

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Picks Column: UF vs. LSU

Oct. 3, 2007

This week, we at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are headed down to the Bayou where there are lions, and tigers and bea - well, actually just tigers.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Don't overlook anti-heroes

By PAIGE USYK | Oct. 3, 2007

Filming recently began on a big-screen adaptation to the wildly successful HBO sitcom "Sex and the City." And because I own all seven DVDs, watch the Season Two finale religiously after a breakup and use Samantha quotes as pickup lines, it pains me to admit this, but I think the fairy tale is over.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators seek redemption in Death Valley

Oct. 3, 2007

The Gators will take on an unfamiliar role Saturday œ underdog.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UF should not have postponed speech

By Scott Erker | Oct. 3, 2007

UF's decision to postpone Kevorkian's talk is so reactionary. What message is this sending? Maybe we are being punished, and the powers-that-be do not have the confidence that we can listen to some old geezer speak about death without asking some pointed questions.

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NEWS  |  SFC

Zoo celebrates return of ocelots

By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 3, 2007

A grand opening will be held this weekend in honor of Emma, a 15.4 pound female ocelot.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

New student senators have their work cut out

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2007

Was there ever any doubt?

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Steam sets off fire alarms inside Constans Theatre

By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 3, 2007

Fire alarms went off around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday inside the Constans Theatre on campus.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

BK Protest

Oct. 3, 2007

Protesters delivered a letter outlining farm-worker complaints to the Burger King at Broward Dining.

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METRO

Meningitis death at USF causes concern at UF

By NICOLE LINTON | Oct. 3, 2007

The UF Student Health Care Center received concerned inquiries from students and parents regarding vaccination for bacterial meningitis, a rare but deadly disease, following the death of a University of South Florida student.

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METRO

Miracle Day gives kids a chance to watch UF basketball practice

By EVA MAE SMITH | Oct. 3, 2007

Two-and-a-half-year-old Geoffrey Porter gazed down at the UF men's basketball team with a smile on his face as he clapped his hands together and shot at a make-believe basketball hoop.