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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Israel’s relationship with U.S. vital

By Micah Lutkowitz | Nov. 14, 2010

Some political commentators argue Israel is a strategic liability to the foreign policy interests of the United States and that America would benefit from lessening or cutting ties with Israel.  Although the U.S.-Israel alliance, just like any alliance, isn’t perfect, the commonalities and intensive cooperation between Israel and the U.S. make Israel an indispensable American ally.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Gator Nation has fickle fans

By Danielle Drennan | Nov. 14, 2010

Dear Gator Nation,

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Women's cross country team earns automatic NCAA bid

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Nov. 14, 2010

Florida’s cross country teams kept two streaks alive Saturday morning at the NCAA South Region Championships: one the program will celebrate on the bus ride home from Hoover, Ala., and one to think about until next year.

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NEWS

Social networking vs. e-mail

By Vidhyaa Muralidharan | Nov. 14, 2010

The debate began several months ago and is only intensifying with every passing day. Will social networking supersede e-mail as the preferred mode of communication over the Internet?

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF ties school record with 14 blocks in opening win against UCF

By MATT WATTS< | Nov. 14, 2010

All offseason the coaches and players have been talking about bringing a new brand of Gators basketball to Gainesville.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Sekou Bangoura Jr. advances to finals

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Nov. 14, 2010

Sekou Bangoura Jr. advanced to the finals of the Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Bradenton after picking up two wins on Saturday. 

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gamecocks throttle Gators for SEC East title

Nov. 13, 2010

The Gators threw a blue-out, and the Gamecocks blew out their title hopes.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF women earn NCAA berth, men fall short in regionals

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Nov. 13, 2010

Florida’s cross country teams kept two streaks alive Saturday morning at the NCAA South Region Championships. One the program will celebrate on the bus ride home from Hoover, Ala., and one to think about until next year.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF uses balanced attack to top UNC-Wilmington in season opener

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 12, 2010

The Gators may not have opened the game the way they wanted to, but it’s hard to argue with the end result. 

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Gators top Bears 3-0, advance to second round

By JESSE SIMONTON | Nov. 12, 2010

While David triumphing over Goliath, Rudy or the 1980 Miracle on Ice are all classic underdog tales, there’s a reason the favorite usually wins.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF goes 4-4 in first round in Bradenton

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Nov. 12, 2010

The Gators had their share of ups and downs on the first day of competition at the Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic in Bradenton. 

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NEWS

Exclusive designer deals at mass retailers

By ASHLEY LARA MOSES | Nov. 12, 2010

Fashion dresigners are making deals with mass retailer to bring brand name clothes to consumers at low prices. Find out what fashion designer Rachel Pally has made in her exclusive collaboration with Target.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Rebecca Lowe returning to form after injury

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Nov. 12, 2010

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Three Man Weave: UF turns to three-quarterback system to revive offense

Nov. 11, 2010

How unique is Florida’s three-quarterback offense?

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators keep punt return job open

Nov. 11, 2010

Like their quarterback situation, the Gators have been exercising a three-man rotation on punt returns during practice this week.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Florida, South Carolina set for featherweight clash

Nov. 11, 2010

And now, ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to fumble!

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Picks column: South Carolina

Nov. 11, 2010

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column understand this season has been a little underwhelming.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Young hopes for good start to career

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 11, 2010

After an inauspicious start to his college career, freshman center Patric Young has a second chance to make a first impression.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators sign highest-rated recruit under Donovan

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 11, 2010

The Gators got their man.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Gators heavy favorites in first round of NCAA Tournament

By JESSE SIMONTON | Nov. 11, 2010

Nearly three months into the season, No. 5 Florida has successfully accomplished its first two goals.