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No. 8 Tennessee hands No. 16 Ole Miss its first loss of season
Jan. 9, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
El Caimán
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Four players travel to Vegas in final tournament before season
Jan. 9, 2008Before beginning its dual-match season next week, the UF women's tennis team will have one last tournament-style tune-up starting Thursday.
NEWS
Safeties coach Holliday's exit not yet official
Jan. 9, 2008UF associate head coach and safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday said West Virginia has not contacted him on Thursday despite reports that he accepted an assistant coaching job at his alma mater.
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FOOTBALL
Running back Demps makes commitment to Gators
Jan. 9, 2008UF added another name to its 2008 recruiting list with the verbal commitment of Groveland South Lake High running back Jeff Demps.
METRO
GPD cracks down on underage drinking
By KATIE EMMETS | Jan. 9, 2008The Gainesville Police Department is warning underage drinkers that there will be no more warnings.
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CAMPUS
Library considers extended hours
By ILEANA MORALES | Jan. 9, 2008The Student Government program that extended Library West's operating hours during final exams could become a finals-week fixture if UF's library administration is satisfied with the results.
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MUSIC
Lupe cool on new album
By ADRIAN RUHI | Jan. 9, 2008Lupe Fiasco may have established himself as a skateboarding geek on his debut, "Food & Liquor," but on his brooding sophomore set, "The Cool," he shows why he is one of the most clever storytellers in music.
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SEX
Want to hook up with a bud? Think again
By PAIGE USYK | Jan. 9, 2008Over drinks the other day, my girlfriend said something puzzling: "I like to sleep with my friends because I know them, but why do they always end up falling for me when I specifically tell them this isn't anything more than sex?"
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EDITORIALS
Reuse cities' plans to reduce waste
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 9, 2008The popular joke that you turn 21 years old when you move to Gainesville is something many UF students have taken literally at some point or another. Whether it's letting your friend buy you a drink and sneak it to you in a crowded bar or, more boldly, ordering a drink while cleverly making sure your wristbanded-less arms don't show, it's an all-too-common practice. But that doesn't make it legal.
METRO
Plans for East Gainesville factor in endorsements
By APRIL DUDASH | Jan. 9, 2008A group of local black leaders and organizations made endorsements Monday night for the upcoming Gainesville City Commission elections.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Two new trustees appointed to UF board
By KIM WILMATH | Jan. 9, 2008Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appointed two new members to UF's highest governing body, the Board of Trustees, on Wednesday.
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CAMPUS
UF cancer hospital reaches construction milestone
By KATIE SANDERS | Jan. 9, 2008As the final beam of the Shands at UF Cancer Hospital ascended into the air with the help of a powerful crane, the hopes of those searching for a cure lifted a little, too.
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FOOTBALL
Holliday accepts job with West Virginia
Jan. 9, 2008Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
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MOVIES AND TV
'Juno' delivers warmth despite indie pandering
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Jan. 9, 2008"Juno" is "Little Miss Sunshine" for 2007: a cute comedy with "indie" sensibilities that has won the hearts of both critics and audiences alike. The main difference between the two, however, is that "Juno" is actually good.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Vote 'no' on property tax amendment
By Ben Cavataro | Jan. 9, 2008Thanks to the Alligator for publishing its editorial urging students to vote in the election on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The presidential primary and the Gainesville City Commission races will take place along with a third important question: the proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes.
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LIFESTYLE
Viewers have alternatives during strike
By ANA MONTANO | Jan. 9, 2008With the Writers Guild of America strike still in full swing, TV viewers are starting to feel the effects. Yeah, we've gotten by in the past few weeks with the holidays to distract us, but now that they're over we're left itching for a fix. So while we wait for a resolution to the strike, here are some fun alternatives for all you TV lovers:
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SPORTS
Five Hawks, including Horford, score in double figures in win against Cavs
Jan. 9, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Mossor's constant injuries hamper consistent performance
Jan. 8, 2008Jennifer Mossor doesn't want to spend any more time in the training room.
METRO
Alachua coalition for the homeless receives federal grants
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Jan. 8, 2008Gainesville and Alachua County's 10-year plan to end homelessness, which is in its third year, will be assisted by more than ,800,000 worth of federal grants.
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FEATURES
New Goals for a New Year
By DREW HARWELL | Jan. 8, 2008Officials set 2008 resolutions.
