METRO
Local Muslims welcome questions from UF students
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 12, 2009Editor's Note: This is the first of a three-part series profiling Gainesville's diverse religious community.
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FOOTBALL
Watkins becomes 10th 2010 commit
Apr. 12, 2009The Gators picked up their 10th oral commitment of the 2010 recruiting class Friday, adding to the quick start the team has already made toward building next year's class.
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SFC
Santa Fe defeats Central Florida, moves closer to state tournament
By JESSICA ETTER | Apr. 12, 2009Six games.
METRO
Gainesville man arrested for beating, trapping girlfriend in apartment
By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 12, 2009A Gainesville man was arrested Friday after he was accused of beating his girlfriend and trapping her in their apartment.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
No. 8 Boonstra lifts Gators to victory against No. 6 Chifchieva, Tigers
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Apr. 12, 2009How fitting for Sunday's dual match to have been decided in a third set on Court 1 between two of the best players in the nation.
METRO
Local artist displays dirty drawings at show
By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 12, 2009Penises, vaginas and breasts! Oh my!
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BASEBALL
UF claims first road-series victory in Sunday defeat of Auburn
By CALLOVI< | Apr. 12, 2009Perhaps the Gators were too patient in waiting until their third conference road matchup to secure a series win, but that virtue proved useful in the batter's box Sunday.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
UF stays undefeated against Alabama in all-time series
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Apr. 10, 2009Alabama knows how difficult it is to defeat the No. 21 UF women's tennis team. After all, the No. 26 Red Tide has lost all 34 meetings between the two, including Friday's 4-1 victory in favor of the Gators.
METRO
Student cashes in on Wheel of Fortune
By ALEX CHACHKEVITCH | Apr. 9, 2009Though three months have passed, Scott Sakowitz still can't believe it.
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FOOTBALL
Moody gets comfortable with offense during spring practice
Apr. 9, 2009Two years after escaping a congested backfield at Southern California, Emmanuel Moody is in familiar territory.
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COLUMNS
Superstitions, nerdy habits die hard
By ADAM WYNN | Apr. 9, 2009Last week, I came to an unexpected realization: I am a superstitious tool. I've always dismissed superstition as worthless and irrelevant, and now I'm as guilty as morons who still have rabbits' feet dangling from their key chains.
METRO
GPD anticipates difficult changes due to budget cuts
By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 9, 2009The Gainesville Police Department might not be able to maintain the same level of service after meeting 5 percent budget cuts demanded by the Gainesville City Commission, GPD spokesman Keith Kameg said.
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BASEBALL
Gators look to improve road record against Tigers
Apr. 9, 2009If earning the team's first Southeastern Conference road victory against Vanderbilt was learning to walk, then a series win in Auburn this weekend will be learning to run for UF.
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COLUMNS
Gay marriage victories serve as a step in the right direction
By ERIC CHIANESE | Apr. 9, 2009Well, America sure has been great for these past two centuries.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 9, 2009After getting up close and personal with chilly weather more akin to Northern New Jersey, the Department of Darts & Laurels assures you sunshine and warmth is here to stay. While North Central Florida's innumerable outdoor activities can be paired better with grain alcohol than late-night falafel and that dude who used to write "White Dade," we urge you to proceed with caution.
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CAMPUS
On–campus Wendy's employee fired after fight
By THOMAS STEWART | Apr. 9, 2009A Reitz Union Wendy's employee was fired Monday after being charged with repeatedly punching a man in the face at the McCarty Drive bus stop last week, according to a University Police Department report.
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SOFTBALL
Dogpiling Gators hit the road to face 'Cats
By ADAM BERRY | Apr. 9, 2009When the UF softball team beat California to advance to the Women's College World Series last season, the players didn't properly celebrate the occasion on the field. Coach Tim Walton said his team didn't know what to do after the 4-2 victory.
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CAMPUS
Jared Diamond visits UF, starts off Earth Month
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 9, 2009Human society could cease to exist in as few as 30 years, author Jared Diamond said to about 1,600 Gainesville residents Thursday.
