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METRO
Board of Governor completes 2–day meeting session
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 25, 2009The Board of Governors will conclude its two-day set of meetings in Tallahassee today after discussing on Wednesday the impact Florida's 11 public universities have on the state's economy.
METRO
SPJ rescinds Ocala Mag. awards amid plagiarism charges
Mar. 25, 2009Amid accusations of plagiarism, the North Central Florida Society of Professional Journalists Professional Chapter decided Wednesday to rescind awards given to the former editor of Ocala Magazine.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Business and nursing colleges release cut proposals
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 25, 2009The colleges of Nursing and Business Administration released their 10-percent budget-cut proposals on Wednesday.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Fashioning Kimono: Now on display at the Harn Museum of Art
By Mae Basiratmand | Mar. 25, 2009A flurry of colors and designs ranging from cartoon floral prints to men on fishing boats adorn the kimonos now on display at the Harn Museum. One "little boy kimono" is embellished with images of battle ships and airplanes flying over water, which signifies the mark of World War II. Many of the women's kimonos display vibrant colors and geometric shapes. These were to mimic the idea of "art deco," influenced from Western culture. Fashioning Kimono, the exhibit flaunting numerous types of kimonos, dates from the late 19th century to early 20th century.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Locke throws two innings in return appearance
By CALLOVI< | Mar. 25, 2009Almost two months after being kicked off UF's baseball team, Stephen Locke was officially allowed back on the team Tuesday.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Religion program at UF strong, does not deserve to be cut
By The Society of Academic Religous Studies | Mar. 25, 2009The budget cut proposal presented by CLAS last week targeted the Department of Religion as one of the programs set for a substantial cut, threatening its future as a viable program. Founded in 1946, the Department of Religion at UF is an undeniably strong program dedicated and essential to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
8th annual Vegfest hopes to attract 1,000 with free food
By JESSICA OSORIO | Mar. 25, 2009Animal Activists of Alachua is hosting its eighth annual VegFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Plaza of the Americas.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Young UF squad turns in best performance of season
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 25, 2009In 2008, the Gators had national-championship aspirations while winning the Southeastern Conference, but after the season, the team, which was full of seniors, was dismantled.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
New call center will offer opportunity to locals
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 25, 2009While economic uncertainty runs rampant in north Central Florida, one major corporation's consolidation of offices will soon heat up an otherwise stagnant Gainesville job market.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
UF needs to fix scholarship practices
By JOHNATHAN LOTT | Mar. 25, 2009People have spent the past few days filling this paper with complaints about the budget cuts. Admittedly, the cuts are controversial and probably imperfect, but you have to make sacrifices when there's no money available. For those of us who are already here, there's not much to do other than accept it.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Amazin’ Fruit
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 25, 2009A growing phenomenon sweeping the nation promises to trick your taste buds into thinking sour treats have magically turned sweet - all with one little "miracle fruit."
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Tebow takes snaps under center, tries out pro-style offense
Mar. 25, 2009Tim Tebow found himself in an unfamiliar position when the Gators opened practice Wednesday.
METRO
Gainesville restaurant not closing from bad business
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Mar. 25, 2009The 43rd Street Deli added its 13th Street location to a growing list of businesses closing in Gainesville, but the restaurant isn't suffering the same plight as those buckling under financial strain.
SPORTS
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SFC
SCC sweeps SFCC in doubleheader
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Mar. 24, 2009The Santa Fe College softball team, four-time MFC Champions, had two swept out from under them in a doubleheader against Seminole Community College on Tuesday.
METRO
UF graduate charged with DUI manslaughter
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 24, 2009Amanda Boyd, 23, who graduated from UF in December, has been charged with DUI manslaughter for a crash in September.
METRO
UF Military girlfriends cope with latest deployments
By RACHEL KOPEC | Mar. 24, 2009President Barack Obama's foreign policy hits close to home for some women. They are the few, the proud, the military girlfriends.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Department plans to return Vietnamese courses
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 24, 2009UF officials said Tuesday they plan to offer the Vietnamese classes taught by laid-off assistant professor Andrea Pham next year.
METRO
UF student's idea chosen for Hardee's commercial
By MARA RUDOLPH | Mar. 24, 2009One UF student got a taste of commercial success after creating a new advertisement for a nationwide Hardee's contest.
