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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Florida Supreme Court Justice Visits UF Law

By Ashley Miller-Shaked | Nov. 17, 2014

Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady spoke at UF’s Levin Law school today to discuss “The Role of Precedent and Stare Decisis.” This lecture, open to all UF Law students, was the final piece of the Overton Lectures series in honor of the late Justice Ben Overton, a former professor at UF Law. “The Overton lectures provide students the opportunity to learn about specific areas of Florida Constitutional Law from Justices of the Florida Supreme Court,” says Karen Miller, curator and counselor at UF Law’s Center for Career Development.

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METRO

Cole Brother’s Circus cancels Gainesville show at Oaks Mall

By Chabeli Herrera | Nov. 17, 2014

If you were planning to catch swinging trapeze artists outside the Oaks Mall this week, you’re out of luck. 

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METRO

Ebola won’t stop holiday travel

By Lexie Byers | Nov. 17, 2014

Despite the continuing Ebola epidemic, a UF study suggests the majority of Americans don’t intend to change their holiday travel plans.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

FedEx CIO, UF alumnus speaks on global design

By Karlyle Smith | Nov. 17, 2014

The executive vice president of FedEx Corporation spoke to a crowd of about 150 students who were eager to learn how to design their own future on Monday.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Homelessness among children critical issue

Nov. 17, 2014

One of the most shameful problems the U.S. confronts today is its massive — and growing — number of homeless people, particularly children. A report released Monday by the National Center on Family Homelessness puts the issue of homelessness in America in stark terms.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police roundup: domestic disputes, one fight over pancakes

By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 17, 2014

After James Edward Irving Jr. got waffles instead of pancakes for his 44th birthday breakfast Sunday morning, police said he poked his partner in the eye.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Multicultural Diversity and Affairs move to the Reitz Fall 2015

By Nunez | Nov. 17, 2014

UF’s Department of Multicultural Diversity and Affairs will be relocating to the Reitz Union next Fall.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Club holds Palestine week

By Damaris Lopez | Nov. 17, 2014

A Palestinian interests club is changing up its events for its second annual Palestinian People’s Week.

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METRO

Cold front to chill Gainesville this week

By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 17, 2014

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing tonight, and officers are warning drivers about staying safe in the cold, stormy conditions.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Stroke center celebrates certification

By Ariana Figueroa | Nov. 17, 2014

Lilly Rooks stood strong as she told the audience about the stroke she suffered six months ago while running for office in Levy County.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF physicist wins $10,000 prize for decades-long work

By Leana Scachetti | Nov. 17, 2014

UF professor Pierre Ramond almost didn’t return the $10,000 call.

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NEWS  |  SFC

Santa Fe Senate President under fire

By Hunter Williamson | Nov. 17, 2014

A confidential complaint about Santa Fe College’s Student Senate president spiraled into a series of threats and verbal altercations this month -- all of which came to a head last Wednesday when the college’s Senate made impeaching its president, Jeremy Pierce, possible.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: Food Chains

Nov. 17, 2014

Thank you to the Alligator and to Tenley Ross for doing such a fine job on the story about Food Chains coming to the Hippodrome State Theatre today. I appreciate that Tenley interviewed so many people involved in producing and bringing this incredible documentary to Gainesville for its first ever showing.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Silencing student journalism harmful

Nov. 17, 2014

A shady attempt to hide an ongoing labor dispute has turned into an attack on student journalism.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student prescription drug abuse on rise

By Alexandra Fernandez | Nov. 17, 2014

Final-exam week may not be the only time students are turning to prescription drugs for a little study aid.  

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METRO

Play starring three UF students starts this weekend at The Wooly

By Christina Hunt | Nov. 17, 2014

The customer is not always right in Thomas Puketza’s play, “Work is Cheap,” starring three UF theater students.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Time to take Thanksgiving literally

Nov. 17, 2014

Once again, we are approaching the glorious American holiday known as Thanksgiving. Millions of Americans will travel to visit friends and family, gorge themselves on delicious food and watch football. Millions of other Americans will shovel their Thanksgiving meals into their mouths as quickly as possible in order to join the frenzy of shoppers at their local malls.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida efficient on all cylinders in trumping of Longwood

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 17, 2014

Heading into its game against Longwood on Monday, Florida coach Amanda Butler emphasized the importance of locking down on defense and forcing turnovers to create opportunities for its offense.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Gators still enjoying Kentucky victory

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 17, 2014

Florida was tested, and then it was rewarded.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Football players reflect on Muschamp’s tenure at UF

By JONATHAN CZUPYRN | Nov. 17, 2014

On Oct. 27, Mike Taylor said he wouldn’t want to play for anyone but Will Muschamp.