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SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Donovan believes team has overachieved heading into quarterfinal showdown with Penn State
Mar. 23, 2009The UF basketball team has faced more than its fair share of criticism this season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Campaign asks: "When did you become a Florida gator?"
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 23, 2009A large blue truck parked between the Plaza of Americas and Peabody Hall was soaking up the memories on Monday afternoon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Local entrepreneur honored by Obama at White House
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 23, 2009Deepika Singh, president of UF start-up company Sinmat, bought a plane ticket and headed for Washington, D.C., where she was praised Monday, along with representatives from other "clean energy" companies, by President Barack Obama.
METRO
Shark Conservation Act awaits approval from Senate
By MARIA PIQUET | Mar. 23, 2009On average, five people are killed by sharks each year, but one hundred million sharks are killed by people each year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Do It Reitz needs new name, asks students to help
By JEREMY GRINER | Mar. 23, 2009What's in a name? For Do It Reitz, a copy shop located on the ground floor of the Reitz Union on the UF campus, it's everything.
METRO
Domestic dispute erupts in Diamond Village
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 23, 2009A UF student and a UF employee, a husband and wife, were involved in an alleged domestic dispute Thursday night at Diamond Village, an on-campus apartment complex for married students.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators hope to pull historic upset against undefeated UConn
Mar. 23, 2009The 1980 U.S. hockey team over the USSR. Villanova over Georgetown. The New York Giants over the New England Patriots.
METRO
Gainesville's third Zaxby's restaurant opens downtown
Mar. 23, 2009After restaurants such as Guthrie's and Joe's Deli shut down in Gainesville, a new Zaxby's is opening up shop.
METRO
Candidates make election night plans as campaign ends
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Mar. 23, 2009After nearly two months of intense campaigning, Gainesville City Commission candidates will draw the curtain on election season today.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Gainesville needs to hear your voice
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 23, 2009Gainesville city elections are today, and if you haven't voted early, this is your last chance to make your voice heard in what will prove to be a historic election.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Student earned seat in dental school
By Harriett Garris | Mar. 23, 2009I didn't know that I was lying to my child every time I said, "If you work hard enough, you can achieve anything."
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Changes to Bright Futures would save state $47 million
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 23, 2009A bill that would force students to pay back Bright Futures money for classes they drop after the Drop/Add period would save the state about $47 million in 2009-2010, according to a new cost estimate.
AP
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SPORTS
O'Neal held out of game against Grizzlies with bruised hip
Mar. 23, 2009THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Campus assault suspect still on loose
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 23, 2009Police are still searching for a suspect involved in an on-campus assault of a former UF student and employee Friday night.
METRO
UF sophomore to appear on BET reality TV show
By MALIKA WRIGHT | Mar. 23, 2009One student's opportunity as reality show cast member was the career booster she always imagined.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
UF to play tournament on course where NCAA Regionals will be held
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 23, 2009This week might prove to be a glimpse into the future for the Gators.
METRO
Gainesville Police Department ride–along opens eyes
By KATIE EMMETS | Mar. 23, 2009Editor's note: Katie Emmets spent Friday night patrolling with Gainesville Police officers to write this story.
