OPINION
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COLUMNS
Freshman, don't forget to have fun
By ERIC CHIANESE | Aug. 15, 2009This following is an open letter to all new freshmen at UF.
El Caimán
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Spikes mentors young LBs while leading defense
Aug. 15, 2009It's up to Brandon Spikes to keep the UF linebacker tradition alive and kicking.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Student jobs hard to come by in current economy
By SHAY BRODERICK | Aug. 15, 2009Alyssa Watson had difficulty finding a job in Gainesville this summer, and she was not alone.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Got an opinion? The Alligator wants it
By ALLIE CONTI | Aug. 15, 2009Writing columns for the Alligator was never my first choice-I wanted to be a reporter. I've since realized I have zero aptitude for that profession, but that's what I wanted to do. After trying and failing and trying and failing, I decided to submit something to letters@alligator.org. To my surprise, it was published as a guest column. When I got the e-mail asking for my classification and major, I turned to my roommate and said, "I am going to be opinions editor of the Alligator by the end of the summer." And it happened.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Freshmen: Remember the importance of academics
Aug. 15, 2009Greetings, oh young and naïve freshman!
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Writing requirement adds new grading component
By MADISON BEERBOHM | Aug. 15, 2009Students will need to brush up on their writing skills because of new changes made to UF's writing requirement.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Bright Futures recipients will pay for tuition increases
By ABBIE PARKER | Aug. 15, 2009With tuition increasing and Bright Futures payouts staying the same, UF students are going to have to find ways to foot the bill.
METRO
Cultural attractions offer plenty to see, do in Gainesville
By PATRICK ANNESTY | Aug. 15, 2009As the largest city in Alachua County and a major crossroad in north central Florida, Gainesville is an eclectic meeting point in the heart of the state. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities to experience.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF campus holds decades of legends, ghost stories
By MARK ENKERUD | Aug. 15, 2009While they're not exactly the fantastic fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, UF has its own collection of myths and legends passed on from year to year.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
SG offers opportunities for involvement on campus
By Jordan Johnson | Aug. 15, 2009Although I doubt that I am the first person at UF that you have heard this from, I would like to welcome you to the University of Florida!
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Freshmen: Tips for maximizing UF sports experience
Aug. 15, 2009I really feel bad for all you freshmen.
METRO
Local attractions offer escape from campus living
By NEICHOY | Aug. 15, 2009Just because you live on campus doesn't mean you're stuck there.
METRO
Gainesville stores offer pole-dancing lessons, liquor
By IVAN VARGAS | Aug. 15, 2009No matter your vice, it's not hard to find your fix in Gainesville. From beer to boobs, the city is home to plenty of stores that will entertain your wild side.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Debose offers similar skill set to Harvin
Aug. 15, 2009How do you replace a guy who's irreplaceable?
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Campus clubs offer volunteer, leadership experience
Aug. 15, 2009No excuses, newbies-with more than 600 student organizations at UF, there's a place for everyone to find a niche, make friends and gather resume lines.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF graduates rank sixth in U.S. for potential salaries
By STEPHANIE LEVENTHAL | Aug. 15, 2009UF may be a top party school, but it was ranked sixth in the earning potential of graduates, according to a new survey.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Welcome to UF
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 15, 2009In introducing incoming freshmen to the Opinions pages of the Alligator, we have to temporarily revert (at least mentally) to what it was like to move to Gainesville. The only guideline we have to go on for the inaugural editorial is something freshmen would like.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Senior status doesn't mean you'll know it all
By Hillary Lehman | Aug. 15, 2009December of my junior year, I was sitting in my friend Jen's apartment drinking Sangria. I was also about to fail my organic chemistry class, which I was taking for the third time after dropping it twice.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
For new students, some tips to help you from feeling dumb
By KRISTIN BJORNSEN | Aug. 15, 2009Alas, you've made it. Your 'rents are gone, you're already sick of Broward Dining and you may or may not have thrown up in your pillow case last night. (R.I.P. Fall 2006; I haven't eaten pad thai since.)
