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We know political discourse is mostly rhetoric, not debate. Abortion is the only major issue in which the words used to identify your point of view are meaningless rhetorical euphemisms.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Voter registration groups have serious responsibility

By Katie Saunders | Nov. 4, 2008

I am new to Florida, and I have recently registered to vote here because I knew my vote would mean a lot more in Florida than in my home state of Texas.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

PG Lucas to transfer from UF

Nov. 4, 2008

Sophomore point guard Jai Lucas will be transferring from the program, UF coach Billy Donovan announced Wednesday afternoon.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Long Journey: Election’s afterglow won’t last forever

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 4, 2008

On Oct. 23, 2006, Time Magazine introduced us to Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. The publication allowed the face of a first-term U.S. senator to engulf the whole cover with the headline, "Why Barack Obama Could Be the Next President."

METRO

Gainesville sees high voter turnout

Nov. 4, 2008

Although some voters met with problems on Election Day, officials said long lines and faulty ballots weren't the norm around Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student could face sexual assault charges

By KATIE SANDERS | Nov. 4, 2008

University Police arrested a UF student Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Women end fall season with loss to Tulsa

Nov. 4, 2008

At least there's a spring season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Former UF star Hampton tries hand at coaching

Nov. 4, 2008

For Marcie Hampton, there are no more long practices with 13 other players who she has come to call "sisters."

METRO

County commissioners win re–election

By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 4, 2008

Three Alachua County Commissioners will keep their seats from 2008 to 2012 after running for re-election.

METRO

SFC student dies in car crash

By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 4, 2008

The Santa Fe College flag was at half-mast Tuesday in memory of a student who died Saturday morning before the UF-Georgia game following a car accident in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Forget a playoff, BCS provides possibilities

Nov. 4, 2008

It's best if I just come out and say it.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Rental bicycles won’t lower car use

Nov. 4, 2008

When I first saw a front-page story about a UF program encouraging bicycle use, I was more than excited. I am a huge cycling advocate.

METRO

Obama wins presidency after historic election

Nov. 4, 2008

After months of traveling, campaigning and debating, Sen. Barack Obama of Chicago, Ill., was chosen as the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday night.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Avant looks for redemption in SEC Tournament

By CALLOVI< | Nov. 4, 2008

For Jazmyne Avant, the Southeastern Conference Tournament isn't just a way to get an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. It's also a way to get redemption for poor performances in previous matches.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Rickerson released from team after arrest

Nov. 4, 2008

UF sophomore cornerback Jacques Rickerson was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of domestic battery by strangulation and obstruction of justice, both felony charges, by the Gainesville Police Department.

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