NEWS
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CAMPUS
J-school wins two national Mark of Excellence awards
By PATRICK ANNESTY | June 17, 2009UF has been crowned the best in the nation once again.
El Caimán
SPORTS
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SFC
SFC baseball player decides to go pro
By JESSICA ETTER | June 17, 2009Santa Fe College center fielder Keon Broxton is opting to take his chances with professional baseball and is ditching his education for a shot at the big leagues.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Thieves target cell phones at campus gym
By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009Cell phones have been the target of a recent spate of thefts at the Southwest Recreation Center, according to reports filed with the University Police Department.
METRO
Commissioners push for protection of poor children
By ROBERTA O. ROBERTS | June 17, 2009Deliberations continue as Commissioner the Jack Donovan tries to persuade local government to add disadvantaged children as a protected class under the city code of ordinances.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Alexander continues family tradition in U.S. Open
By ANTHONY CHIANG | June 17, 2009For most, qualifying for the U.S. Open is a big deal. But for the Alexander family, it's just another accomplishment to add to an already impressive golf resume.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Kickstand trades bikes for labor
By Richard Iwanik-Marques | June 17, 2009Nestled on the corner of Southwest Depot Avenue and South Main Street lies an old red brick warehouse which, to the untrained observer, appears to be abandoned.
METRO
Gym offers free membership to teens
By BRITTNEY BURGETT | June 17, 2009The Gainesville Health & Fitness Center plans to combat teenage obesity for the second summer in a row by offering teens ages 13 to 17 a free gym membership.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Window Of Opportunity Factor changes fans' expectations
June 17, 2009One of the biggest factors in sports will never show up on a stat sheet.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Failing economies shouldn't put pressure on friendships
June 17, 2009One of the more ignored side effects of a recession is the toll it takes on friendships.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Government employees earn too much
By JOHNATHAN LOTT | June 17, 2009Every summer we realize that another year has passed. We inch closer and closer to that terrible moment when we have to move beyond UF and figure out something to do with our lives.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF raises endowment money while facing budget cuts
By THOMAS STEWART | June 17, 2009While UF is braced for $42.2 million in budget cuts, it's also been raising money - about $62 million in private donations since the beginning of January. And to top it off, UF's endowment has finally posted gains.
METRO
Gainesville named nation's first Butterfly City
By ROBERTA O. ROBERTS | June 17, 2009Gainesville is known for its alligators, bats and, soon, butterflies.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Men place second; women finish ninth at NCAA Outdoor Championships
By JESSICA ETTER | June 16, 2009The goal for the Gators was simple: win a national title.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Phillip's Center cuts shows due to reduced budget
By MONICA VIGO | June 15, 2009Although one UF program is used to drama, a potential $90,000 budget cut might be a tough act to follow.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Men place second; women finish fourth at NCAA Outdoor Championships
By JESSICA ETTER | June 15, 2009The goal for the Gators was simple: win a national title.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Shands to build memorial garden for cancer victims
June 15, 2009This fall, the Shands Cancer Center at UF will grow greener with the addition of a memorial garden for cancer victims.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Nelson named to USA Softball Women's National Team
By ADAM BERRY | June 15, 2009After representing her school for four years, Stacey Nelson will move on to represent her country.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Harn Museum showcases abstract artist's work
By PATRICK ANNESTY | June 15, 2009"Rediscovering Slobodkina: A Pioneer of American Abstraction" will debut today at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, showcasing the work of Esphyr Slobodkina.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
71-year-old man banned from campus after poking student’s butt
By THOMAS STEWART | June 15, 2009A 71-year-old Gainesville man was banned from campus Wednesday after he poked a 21-year-old female UF student in the butt three times at Library West, according to the University Police Department.
