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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Machen talks future

Citing increases in the budget, new additions to the faculty and an ever-consistent crop of talented students, UF President Bernie Machen presented an optimistic outlook in his State of the University speech Thursday afternoon.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Failure to pass resolution against burning angers senator

In Student Senate Tuesday night, the Student Alliance brought forth a resolution to condemn the Quran burning event by the Dove World Outreach Center scheduled for Sept. 11. The event is already being protested by many outraged students and has been met with vehement opposition from local and national media groups. The fact that the traditionally open and tolerant city of Gainesville will be the site of such an egregious event is a blight on our community and everyone who lives within it.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Most practical freshman advice yet

For the past two months, y'all have been subjected to a never-ending parade of "freshman advice" columns where writers muster up all the meaningless humanitarian niceties and spew them on print in their best imitation of Dr. Phil, devoid of anything entertaining or soul-rotting.


Florida Alligator
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Coaches working Hines at tight end, wide receiver

Fans will have to wait until the season opener Sept. 4 to see which Florida pass catchers emerge as quarterback John Brantley’s weapons, but they should expect to see wide receiver Omarius Hines on the field. Where exactly he will line up, however, remains a mystery.


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