SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Hernandez breaks out in win against Florida State
Nov. 28, 2008TALLAHASSEE - Florida's supply of playmakers continues to seem endless.
El Caimán
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF, SG heads prepare to serve, celebrate for holiday
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 25, 2008As Thanksgiving draws near, several UF administrators and student leaders are looking forward to a holiday that means more than chomping on turkey.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Americans should embrace belief
Nov. 25, 2008I was born into the Jewish faith, but I started identifying myself as agnostic once I entered college. Judaism, while offering an interesting history, tightly knit community and great food, didn't answer any of my deepest questions. Why am I here? Where am I going? What was at the Beginning? What is at the End?
METRO
GPD use Taser gun on UF student
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 25, 2008Gainesville Police officers reported that they Tasered a UF student after he ignored requests to get down after they found him at a house in Southwest Gainesville covered in blood.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF professor researches Amazonian tribe
Nov. 25, 2008Maikiejana has to travel more than 2,000 miles to visit his family.
METRO
Judge rules Fla. gay adoption ban unconstitutional
Nov. 25, 2008A Florida statute banning gay couples from adopting children was declared unconstitutional Tuesday by a circuit judge in Miami-Dade County.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
UF endangers students with classes today
By Ryan Brosch | Nov. 25, 2008School on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving should be canceled.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Adoption requirements shouldn’t exclude gays
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008A circuit court judge in Miami-Dade County took a bold step to increase the rights of homosexuals throughout the state by allowing them to adopt children.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Shmanksgiving
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008It's almost Thanksgiving, and most people can't shut up about how excited they are.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG president should reflect student views
By Scott Erker | Nov. 25, 2008I think it is appalling the UF Student Body president is supporting large tuition increases without any guarantees from the administration that these funds will go toward items that will directly benefit students, especially considering the current state of the economy.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Holidays bring stereotypical extended–family gatherings
By Jeff Ditzler | Nov. 25, 2008Another holiday season is upon us. I believe one of the great appeals of this time of year is its comforting predictability: We watch the same specials on TV, hear the same carols, see the same Christmas light displays and above all, visit the same relatives.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators get set for another rivalry against Seminoles
Nov. 25, 2008If it feels like every game the Gators have played this season has been against a rival, you're not alone.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Save your gas money for Atlanta, don't go to Tallahassee
Nov. 25, 2008I know part of my job is trying to get fans hopped up and excited for games, but I just don't have it in me this week.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
High insurance rates for women practical
By Anthony Tornatore | Nov. 25, 2008In her article on Monday, Andrea Williamson displayed a stunning lack of knowledge in any field involving economics, mathematics or common sense.
METRO
County official to attend program in Netherlands
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 25, 2008Alachua County's recently appointed sustainability program manager will be off to the Netherlands this summer to learn about environmental issues.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Founding fathers respected religion
By Warren Rhea | Nov. 25, 2008In response to Wes Hunt, I am tired of hearing the beliefs of our nation's founders taken advantage of. Some were more religious than others, and none was an atheist.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Aquatic Pathobiology Lab receives $1.3M grant
Nov. 25, 2008Florida's marine life is under threat because of changes in waterways, but UF researchers may now have resources to find some solutions.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
UF sweeps meet at FSU
Nov. 25, 2008As the fall season nears its end, the UF swim teams leave satisfied about the progress they've made.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators hope to keep SEC title streak alive
Nov. 25, 2008For her entire 17-year tenure at UF, coach Mary Wise has had her team in a position to win the regular season Southeastern Conference title.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Mr. Two–Bits retires after 60 years of leading cheer
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 25, 2008There's not much booing at Gator football games anymore, a sign George Edmondson Jr., more commonly known as Mr. Two-Bits, said means the team doesn't need him as much anymore.
