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NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate endorses graduate student bill of rights
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 6, 2007In an effort to prevent graduate students from being bullied, the Student Senate approved legislation Tuesday for a graduate student bill of rights.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Women love spending time outdoors, too
By Hanna Moerland | Nov. 6, 2007I'm disappointed in you, Alligator. The year is 2007, you've been around for more than a century, and you still allow blatantly sexist columns to be published. I know they aren't necessarily your opinions, but Tuesday's column "Camping can be fun for both sexes" was highly inappropriate.
NEWS
UF's road to the postseason
Nov. 6, 2007Despite its best efforts, UF is still not out of the running in the SEC East. With a 4-3 conference record, the Gators trail both Tennessee and Georgia by one game.
NEWS
Gators pick up bevy of offseason awards
By KARLY HYPPOLITE | Nov. 6, 2007Two days after snagging their second consecutive Southeastern Conference regular season title, the UF soccer team is collecting accolades.
NEWS
T-Minus 3 days until official start of Butler Era
Nov. 6, 20073 Days 'til Tip - Key Areas for Women's Basketball
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Column unfairly portrayed women as vain
By Cassie Elowe | Nov. 6, 2007In response to Mr. Cox's Tuesday column, it could be said that all men are insensitive jocks who are solely concerned with the length and girth of their penises; but it's just not true. Neither is the depiction of all women as addicts of "objects of beautification" who are so needy of modern amenities that they are completely detached from the natural world.
METRO
UF law student dies after being hit by SUV
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 6, 2007Early Monday morning, before many other UF students rolled out of bed or started classes, Catherine Barclift ran.
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
New students must complete alcohol course to register
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 6, 2007Before UF freshmen and transfer students can register for spring classes, they'll have to allocate some time to alcohol.
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FEATURES
UF professors use podcasts to reinforce curriculum
By MELISSA GARCIA | Nov. 6, 2007The next time you see people listening to iPods, they may not be listening to the latest hit song. There's a chance they may actually be in the middle of reviewing for their next big test.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
TRiP has many female leaders, participants
By Hillary Smith | Nov. 6, 2007In response to Mr. Cox's column on Tuesday, I think I speak on behalf of most people when I ask if he has ever been camping, and how many women, let alone girlfriends, has he known?
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CAMPUS
Panel of experts discusses free speech, Tasers
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 6, 2007Tasers are still a hot topic for the 40 or so people who attended a panel Tuesday night called "When Free Speech & Tasers Meet."
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CAMPUS
Florida Field to host flag football championship
By MICHAEL DiFERDINANDO | Nov. 6, 2007At a school where football is practically a religion, everyone wants a shot at gridiron glory.
NEWS
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SFC
College teams up with Locks of Love to help people who have lost hair
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 6, 2007Local residents in need of a haircut will have a chance to give their locks to a donation drive sponsored by SFCC today.
METRO
Group meets for local input on water quality
By CHRISTY LAWSON | Nov. 6, 2007Lake Wauburg is known for its scenic views and recreational activities. Now, a group is working to keep it that way.
METRO
Service fair helps homeless
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 6, 2007Local homeless organizations are hosting a "Homeless Night Out and Service Fair" on the Downtown Community Plaza tonight.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Much of Grad Student Bill of Rights already in place
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 6, 2007When we first heard about the idea of a Graduate Student Bill of Rights from Gator Party members earlier this semester, we pricked up our ears. They weren't sure at the time what exactly would be included, but they explained that its purpose would be to protect graduate students from being exploited by their departments and to curb the discrimination some students, especially international and female ones, said they have experienced.
NEWS
Harvin misses practice
Nov. 6, 2007Wide receiver Percy Harvin, who leads the team in receptions and yards, missed Wednesday's practice with a cold.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
RTS must advertise bus route changes
Nov. 6, 2007Apparently, Regional Transit System has changed a few of its routes for its Later Gator service. I hate to use an oxymoron, but it's a seriously comedic matter.
