OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Juicy Campus shut down in wake of economy
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009For Matt Ivester, the "juice" just wasn't worth the squeeze.
El Caimán
NEWS
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CAMPUS
NPR commentator discusses Obama's racial identity
By CAROLYN TILLO | Feb. 4, 2009National Public Radio weekly commentator and author Diane Roberts spoke about America's obsession with President Barack Obama's racial identity Wednesday night. About 100 people attended the lecture, entitled "The Blackness of Barack Obama," filled with sarcasm and historical anecdotes in Pugh Hall.
THE AVENUE
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ART AND THEATER
Art benefit rocks local venue
By LEE ZIESCHE | Feb. 4, 2009It is not every day that you find Pepé Le Pew, Abraham Lincoln, and the Virgin Mary hanging on the same wall, but they all found a home at the Wayward Council Art Benefit Show Friday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Parties submit lists of candidates for senate seats
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 4, 2009Three political parties have submitted a list of candidates for 50 available Senate seats in the upcoming Student Government elections.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
DT Brown's commitment influenced by many
Feb. 4, 2009GREENSBORO - They say it takes a village to raise a child. For Gary Brown, it took that much to pick a school.
AP
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SPORTS
James follows Bryant's MSG performance with 50 points and triple-double
Feb. 4, 2009THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
METRO
Florida students score lower than national averages
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 4, 2009Florida's school system was ranked No. 36 in the nation in the American Legislative Exchange Council's 15th annual Report Card on American Education, released Tuesday.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Dying young preserves musical fame, keeps star from falling
By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 4, 2009Don't you wish The Beatles could still make music?
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Loeffler and White bring fresh outlook to UF
Feb. 4, 2009One of the biggest challenges facing the 2009 UF football team will be staying hungry and humble despite two national titles in three years, and the Gators' two newest coaches should be a big help in that department.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
'Wrestler' shows inside look at life in the ring
By JACK BENGE | Feb. 4, 2009By Jack Benge
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Power RB Richardson honors Verbal commitment and signs with Alabama
Feb. 4, 2009PENSACOLA - Trent Richardson tried to keep his decision secret until the last minute, but his brothers tipped his hand by revealing a houndstooth hat.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Surging Lacroix to lead UF against Central Florida
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Feb. 4, 2009Within one week, the UF men's tennis team took down three top-50 opponents. And they did it rather handily.
SPORTS
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SFC
Saints overcome poor 3-point shooting in win against Raiders
By JESSICA ETTER | Feb. 4, 2009The weather wasn't the only thing freezing Wednesday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF's late additions make up for late losses
Feb. 4, 2009The fax machine was quieter than usual this year in the UF football office, and Gators coach Urban Meyer couldn't be happier about it.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators look to keep winning-streak alive against Crimson Tide
Feb. 4, 2009They're doing it again.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Malice on MySpace
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009Start taking notes, Facebook. MySpace just made social networking a whole lot safer.
METRO
GPD officer confesses and apologizes for prostitution
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 4, 2009After seven months of investigations, a Gainesville Police Officer was charged with three felonies, including grand theft valued at $5,000 or more, official misconduct and scheme to defraud and obtain property.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Machen visits capital to meet with lawmakers, FBI
By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 4, 2009UF President Bernie Machen will be returning to the office today after spending the last three days in Washington, D.C.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Keg Party here for all students
By Frank Bracco | Feb. 4, 2009I applaud Alex Andrade for taking pride in the Greek community, but he has been misinformed.
