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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.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Johnson’s Journal: Was Florida basketball touched by an Angel?

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 17, 2014

In the long run, Angel Rodriguez may be one of the better things to happen to the Gators this season.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Linebackers Ball, Davis out for year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 17, 2014

In a season where the Gators have been relatively healthy, Florida lost two key defensive players, Will Muschamp announced Monday.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida basketball’s home win streak snapped by Miami

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 17, 2014

Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan’s 33-game home winning streak was snapped by in-state rival Miami on Monday night.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

The best and worst moments from Will Muschamp’s UF career

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 17, 2014

Will Muschamp has had his share of highs and lows during his time as Florida’s head coach. Here are a few.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Athletics director looking for coach with history of offense success

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 17, 2014

Will Muschamp was the third to speak on Monday.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Johnson’s Journal: Muschamp just couldn’t get it done

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 17, 2014

Will Muschamp is a good man, and that’s why Jeremy Foley looked heartbroken Monday as he addressed a room full of cameras and reporters.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Political ad spending out of control, even in FL

Nov. 16, 2014

The partisan makeup of American politics, particularly at the national level, has seen quite a bit of change recently. Congress has transitioned from Democratic dominance to Republican control in just six years. 

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Police roundup: 2 counts of middle-of-night domestic battery

By Melissa Mihm | Nov. 16, 2014

MELISSA MIHM

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Hey, Stephen A.: Meritocracy doesn’t work

Nov. 16, 2014

[The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.]

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METRO

Major League Fighting comes to Gainesville

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 16, 2014

With her hands clenched tightly together, Dawn Hunt watched her son fight in what would be his last match as an amateur mixed martial arts fighter Friday night.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF top in dominant college sports

By Reba Liddy | Nov. 16, 2014

Despite football losses, UF’s athletics ranked No. 1 as the most dominant college sports program.  

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letter to the Editor: 1033 Program is unnecessary

Nov. 16, 2014

[The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.]

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METRO

UF team dances into 1st place in Tampa

By Ariana Figueroa | Nov. 16, 2014

For the fourth year in a row, a UF dance team took first place at India Festival in Tampa.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Veteran, UF grad: continuing to serve nation’s highest-need classrooms

Nov. 16, 2014

This month marked my second Veterans Day as a veteran of conflict, and I found myself reflecting on this national holiday. I see my uncles and grandfather, who have fought for freedom and opportunity for all Americans in every war since World War II. And I see my students, the unknowing beneficiaries of such sacrifices, growing into the leaders who will carry America into the future — if only they can first master their eighth-grade science concepts.

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NEWS

Freshmen ask, seniors answer: 7 things college freshman should expect during their first trip home

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 16, 2014

I remember this time during freshman year like none other — classes are wrapping up for Thanksgiving break, and you’re all eagerly waiting for your last class to end so you can go home for the holiday. Chances are, you’ve realized you procrastinated a little too much to realistically catch up. You’re rushing to get through your final assignments (even though your mind is actually on shut-down mode), and you have no idea what to expect when you go home for the first time since college began.

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METRO

Grace Marketplace open house raises money and awareness

By Chabeli Herrera | Nov. 16, 2014

In the six months since Grace Marketplace opened its doors, Jon DeCarmine has been sprinting.