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OPINION
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COLUMNS
Americans need to take responsibility
By GERALD LILES | Feb. 18, 2008You know, I seriously doubt I have the self-control to save for my retirement. Can everyone's taxes be raised a tiny bit so the government can save my money for me?
NEWS
SFCC student seen with gun on campus, no one injured
Feb. 18, 2008An SFCC student brandished a gun in the campus' food court Tuesday afternoon but did not fire it, a college spokesman said.
METRO
Fluctuating weather behind recent local fire
By JESSICA PONN | Feb. 18, 2008During this time of year, when the weather frequently fluctuates, local rescue workers find themselves responding to more fires than usual.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gun-free campuses make students targets
By Jacob Pease | Feb. 18, 2008I was surprised to read Monday's editorial - the writer was unwilling to learn in a place "where students can carry weapons along with their laptops."
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Guns on campus would deter violence
By Conor Mancone | Feb. 18, 2008When I heard UF's response to the NIU shooting, I had about the same response as the Editorial Board. A shooting can take less than a minute, so what will a text message system accomplish? By the time the administration is even notified to send out a text alert the shooting will probably be over.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Defenses focus on Dotson
Feb. 18, 2008The Southeastern Conference has started to focus on UF forward Marshae Dotson.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators shot at tourney berth uncertain
Feb. 18, 2008Living up to a legacy isn't always easy.
METRO
Gator Ride provides partiers driving service
By MARY BRADBERRY | Feb. 18, 2008A new UF student organization aims to ensure that partying students will have better access to a designated driver.
METRO
City might freeze extra expense fund
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Feb. 18, 2008Facing hefty budget cuts, Gainesville officials may decide to put a freeze on funds given to city departments and nonprofit organizations for unforeseen expenses.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Wasteful spending plagues SG
By Elizabeth Stinson | Feb. 18, 2008Last Friday, Lacey Logsdon alleged that Mark McShera was being deceitful when he suggested there was wasteful spending in Student Government. As a former treasurer candidate with the Pants Party, and after careful examination of the budget, I was appalled at the wasteful spending.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
UF pageant a step backward for women
By the Editorial Board | Feb. 18, 2008Women at UF competed for the time-honored tradition of being crowned Miss UF on Monday night.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Men shoot worst round of season, in 10th place going into final round
Feb. 18, 2008On Sunday night, after his team scrapped to an eight-over first round and a tie for sixth at the John Hayt Invitational, UF coach Buddy Alexander was keeping the faith.
AP
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SPORTS
Marlins emphasize starting pitching in spring training
Feb. 18, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
METRO
City Commission District 2 runoff held today
By DREW HARWELL | Feb. 18, 2008A City Commission election that began three weeks ago ends today, as residents of Gainesville's District 2 return to the polls for a runoff vote.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Women split weekend series with UNC, Duke
Feb. 17, 2008The UF women's tennis team wasn't able to escape its weekend trip to the state of North Carolina unscathed, but the No. 6 Gators' dual-match results say a lot about their experience.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
March Madness hardly a sure thing for UF
Feb. 17, 2008NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Swish after swish after swish, I marveled as a visiting team sank shots from all over the court at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym on Saturday afternoon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF hopefuls overload online admissions system
By LIA GANOSELLIS | Feb. 17, 2008UF's online admissions system struggled to keep up with thousands of high school students who simultaneously logged on Friday with hopes of finding an acceptance notice, leaving some students in the dark on their admissions status long after it was available.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Candidate drops from CLAS dean search
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Feb. 17, 2008Another candidate has dropped out of the search for a UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Advocacy was not student protest
By Sarah Bryant | Feb. 17, 2008Recent articles about student activism, including Kim Wilmath's "SDS gives heart to Machen," have used the term "student protesters" to describe any form of advocacy on campus. Activism is not always protesting, and I think the use of this term either shows oversight or a biased opinion on the part of Alligator reporters.
