SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Brooks lifts Gators past powerhouse Vols
Feb. 8, 2009The stage was set. The script was written. All UF needed was a hero.
El Caimán
METRO
UF professor says Florida's economic future uncertain
By LAUREN HANTMAN | Feb. 8, 2009UF macroeconomics professor Dave Denslow appeared in front of the Florida House of Representatives Feb. 4 to share his take on the economy and its effect on Florida.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
About 200 pounds of clothing were collected at 13th Annual Sleep Out for the Homeless
By Lidia Dinkova | Feb. 8, 2009Rock Band, hot chocolate and a whole lot of pizza drew some UF students away from the bars on University Avenue and back to campus Friday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students do stand–up comedy in hopes to win a title
By YVONNE AYALA | Feb. 8, 2009Fourteen UF students shared their side-splitting jokes with the standing-room-only crowd at the Orange and Brew Friday night for a chance to win a national stand-up comedy title.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Students should participate in city vote
By Ben Cavataro | Feb. 8, 2009Last Thursday's Alligator article on the City Commission's first-in-the-nation vote to implement solar energy incentives shows why it's important for all UF students to vote in the Gainesville city elections on March 24.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Tar Heels edge Gators in physical match
Feb. 8, 2009In professional wrestling there are 60-minute, falls-count-anywhere "ironman" bouts in which will and determination are tested.
METRO
Langerado canceled, brings changes to Harvest of Hope Festival
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 8, 2009One fest's famine is another fest's feast. Langerado, a Miami-based music festival, was canceled Tuesday, the same day that Harvest of Hope, a festival in St. Augustine, released its line-up. However, Langerado's demise meant significant changes for Harvest of Hope.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
U.S. defense spending a budget buster
Feb. 8, 2009The United States of America allocates more funds than all other countries combined to defense spending. It's a statement I've heard before but never really believed.
SPORTS
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SFC
SFC splits doubleheader against IRCC
By JESSICA ETTER | Feb. 8, 2009Santa Fe College (5-2) conquered the Conquistadors of Pasco-Hernando Community College on Friday.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 5, 2009After a week of weather more akin to the wondrous landscapes of New Jersey, we can only pray for warmth to retire our winter wardrobe once and for all. With temperatures dipping into the teens, the Department of Darts & Laurels dusted off our cat mittens (tail included) and discovered a newfound love for down comforters (uh-maze-ing).
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Never A Doubt: Junior left fielder to play with second ACL tear
Feb. 5, 2009Five minutes of tears washed away four months of dreams.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
‘Green’ sex helps conserve
By Hannah Warren | Feb. 5, 2009Biofuels, hybrid cars, conservation, polar bears, Al Gore … the list of green initiatives is endless.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Photo too graphic to publish
By Mallory Ryska | Feb. 5, 2009Have you ever heard the words "journalism integrity" before? For the last two years I have watched the Alligator make a mockery out of journalism, but Thursday's story is just too much.
METRO
Nightclub promoter arrested, charged with four felonies
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 5, 2009A well-known nightclub promoter was arrested Monday and charged with four felonies after an investigation proved he sexually battered two women in September, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Super Bowl commercials not so super
By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 5, 2009Another Super Bowl came and went, and did anything come from it? Personally, I didn't learn anything new or surprising.
METRO
UPD details to continue
By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 5, 2009Nearly 100 tickets and warnings were issued by the University Police Department on Wednesday as part of its second saturation detail, where the department increases the number of officers on campus and focuses on educating students about a specific law.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Brooks' 29 end Alabama's upset bid
Feb. 5, 2009It looked for a while like UF might get caught looking ahead on Thursday night at Southeastern Conference doormat Alabama.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators defeat Knights before getting back to indoor play
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Feb. 5, 2009In its last home dual match before heading north for indoor play, the UF men's tennis team improved to 5-0 on Thursday.
