El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
U.S. could learn much from Argentina
By BRANDON SACK | July 2, 2008For the past two weeks, I was down in Argentina on vacation. This has kept me far away from my usual regimen of American politics and news. But while there, I found that Argentina's national political scene is almost as hard to stay away from as the red wine and grilled beef.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Experimental Noise:Action Research blends music and mayhem
By SHAW PATTON | July 2, 2008All rules are out the window when it comes to experimental music. Primal screams, scratchy dialogue, looping riffs and ambient echoes are just some of the sounds at a typical Action Research show.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
Burckle swims her way to Olympic Games
July 2, 2008There's nothing like a chance to go for the gold to provide a little motivation.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Rigler’s latest novel sure to please avid Jane Austen fans
By BRIANA O’SULLIVAN | July 2, 2008If the early 90s sci-fi show "Quantum Leap" and PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" had a passionate affair, "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" by Laurie Viera Rigler would be their love child.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
PBS documentary features Shands Arts in Medicine program
By MARGARET FRANCOIS | July 1, 2008While poetry, dance and performance serve as recreation for some, the activities can also serve as creative steps toward recovery for patients involved in the Shands Arts in Medicine program.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF student dies in hospital 9 days after car accident
By KATIE SANDERS | July 1, 2008To say Kyle Edward Hughes was devoted to his 2005 Gator-blue Mustang would be an understatement.
METRO
Board of Governors discusses new model for enrollment funding
By KRISTEN HUFF | June 30, 2008The Florida Board of Governors discussed a new model for enrollment funding at its June 19 meeting, and the model could benefit UF if implemented in the coming years.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF student dies in hospital 9 days after car accident
By KATIE SANDERS | June 30, 2008To say Kyle Edward Hughes was devoted to his 2005 Gator-blue Mustang would be an understatement.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF receives $15 million for renewable energy research
By VICTORIA WINKLER | June 30, 2008In the face of a global energy crisis, Florida has turned to its universities for help.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF gets commitment from Alajajian
June 30, 2008Seven years ago, when Nick Alajajian's father told Naples High offensive line coach Paul Horne that his youngest son had what it took to play college football, he was a little skeptical.
METRO
Fla. consumer confidence reaches all–time low
By AMANDA McKENZIE | June 30, 2008As the prices at gas stations grow higher, Florida's consumer confidence has plummeted to an all-time low.
METRO
Former GPD officer accused of battery and leaking information
By APRIL DUDASH | June 30, 2008A Gainesville Police Department internal investigation found that a former officer violated GPD policies by sharing confidential police information with a woman he was having sex with.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Massive study focuses on genetic evolution of birds
By VICTORIA WINKLER | June 30, 2008A recent UF research project focusing on the evolution of birds may ruffle some feathers in the science community.
METRO
Dwight Fight Foundation holds first golf tournament fundraiser
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008Dwight Johnson, a 51-year-old Gainesville resident and UF alumnus, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in February 2008.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gator hoops gives back
June 30, 2008On Saturday, The Gator Nation was in Boca Raton to watch a basketball game and give back to the community.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Library unveils floor renovations and self-checkouts
By SARAH JONES | June 30, 2008Putting a cork in its past, Library West reopened Monday after being closed during the summer intersession for a mini-makeover.
METRO
Gainesville to implement annual fire service fee
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008Gainesville has decided to levy a special assessment, or an annual fee, for properties benefiting from city fire services.
