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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Alligator Columnist plans to build dinosaur park

By Ryan Spencer | Mar. 14, 2010

Abandoning the typical weeklong alcohol/Gatorade cycle set against a backdrop of sandy shorelines (or, less frequently, powder-laden slopes), I sipped not on ‘tron, but water, and did so in the confines of my own backyard. Had I adopted a new sense of responsibility for my health? Was it a case of middle school-reminiscent yardwork mandated by my parents, or was it perhaps HGTV-triggered gardening mania? Don’t be ridiculous — I’ve got two words for you: dinosaur cage.

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METRO

Inmates let the dogs out

By MEG WAGNER | Mar. 14, 2010

Keith Skipper has taught MoJo, a 1-year-old Basenji and Italian greyhound mix, everything he knows.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Iowa elementary schooler seeks help

By Jonah C. | Mar. 14, 2010

My name is Jonah C. I’m a fifth-grade student in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the geography and history of the United States. I need your help to complete my state project. I picked the great state of Florida. It would be greatly appreciated if you could send me a post card, souvenir or any information on Florida wildlife. My teacher would also like a license plate. Thank you for your time.

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METRO

City fire chief to resign, take county position

By CINDY TAVERAS | Mar. 14, 2010

After nearly 25 years with Gainesville Fire Rescue, Fire Chief Bill Northcutt will resign this month to work with the Alachua County Fire Rescue.

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METRO  |  POLITICS

Five Race for District 4

By MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 14, 2010

Gainesville voters will elect a new Gainesville mayor and a new member to the City Commission’s District 4 on Tuesday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Public safety group looks into shooting

By KATHERINE BEIN and MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 14, 2010

UF President Bernie Machen has called for an independent investigation.

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METRO

The Lowe Down: Voters should elect Craig Lowe for mayor

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 14, 2010

Tuesday, Gainesville voters will decide the city’s next mayor, and residents who live near the UF campus will also decide who will fill a City Commission spot.

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METRO

Site helps find empty UF parking spots

By SAMANTHA DELGADO | Mar. 14, 2010

A Web site created by UF students could ease the pain associated with finding parking in Gainesville.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tapes show Unite's Agenda

Mar. 14, 2010

The Unite Party claims to represent the wants and needs of the entire UF Student Body.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Gator piano to be auctioned

By RACHAEL PINO | Mar. 14, 2010

Artist Chris Cruz is giving Gators fans a way to represent the Orange and Blue and support the arts by bidding on his one-of-a-kind “Gatorized” piano.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Student plays volleyball in buff

By STEFANIA FERRO and LAUREN MARKS | Mar. 14, 2010

One UF student left behind his clothes and his worries about tan lines when he headed to the Lake Como Nudist Resort near Tampa for a nude volleyball tournament at the beginning of Spring Break.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Students rally against UPD

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Mar. 14, 2010

Almost two weeks have passed since the University Police Department shooting of UF graduate student Kofi Adu-Brempong on March 2, and students plan to show their views on the incident.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Two UF divers advance to NCAA Championships

Mar. 14, 2010

After the conclusion of the NCAA Zone B Diving Championships, senior Kara Salamone and junior Monica Dodson earned the right to represent the Florida Women’s diving team at the 2010 NCAA Championships.

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METRO

Drag racers hit raceway for Gatornationals event

By MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 14, 2010

About 100,000 tickets were sold for the annual drag race.

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METRO

Google pushes broadband, Gainesville in the running

By MATT HARRINGER | Mar. 14, 2010

Locals compete for Google's newly announced broadband internet experiment.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Campus shooting investigation underway

Mar. 14, 2010

An independent investigation into the March 2 UPD shooting of a UF graduate student at Corry Village is underway, said University of Florida President Bernie Machen in a Friday e-mail to UF students, faculty and staff.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Gators top Buccaneers in slugfest

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 14, 2010

In a game where the two teams combined for 34 hits and 26 runs, one big inning was the difference for the Gators.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

UF softball splits doubleheader

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 14, 2010

After starting the day with a run-rule victory, the No. 4 Gators (17-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) saw just how big of a difference a new pitcher can make, falling 6-4 in the nightcap to Brittany Barnhill and the Ole Miss Rebels (16-9, 3-1 SEC).

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS

Gators lacrosse falls to Johns Hopkins

By TONI-ANN MILLER | Mar. 13, 2010

Coming off a close loss to Georgetown, Florida could not maintain its level of competition against Johns Hopkins in its first American Lacrosse Conference match.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

UF tennis teams still perfect in SEC play

By ANDREW OLSON < | Mar. 13, 2010

Both Gators tennis teams remained undefeated in Southeastern Conference play with wins over Auburn on Friday.