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FOOTBALL
Harvin steps up as Caldwell sits with injury
Sep. 14, 2007Percy Harvin did the work of two men on Saturday.
El Caimán
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FOOTBALL
Defense steps up in rout of rivalry game
Sep. 14, 2007For the third straight year, Tennessee couldn't run the ball against UF.
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FOOTBALL
James makes fifth-longest return in school history
Sep. 14, 2007Sophomore running back Brandon James kicked off UF's Southeastern Conference season with a bang when made an 83-yard punt return on the Gators? first drive against the Volunteers on Saturday afternoon.
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FOOTBALL
Doe touchdown gives momentum in blowout
Sep. 14, 2007Tennessee's comeback bid lasted all but a few seconds.
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FOOTBALL
Men's hoops receives championship rings
Sep. 14, 2007The 2006-07 UF men's basketball team may have received its national championship rings Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but former UF forward Chris Richard got a sneak peak at the piece of jewelry in an unlikely location.
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FOOTBALL
Youthful defense grows up in win
Sep. 14, 2007To say UF coach Urban Meyer was nervous about his defense heading into Saturday's game against Tennessee would be an understatement.
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FOOTBALL
Gators dominate Volunteers with second-half explosion
Sep. 14, 2007Tony Joiner sealed UF's 39-point win with a kiss.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF changes online course system for easier use
By HEATHER STRANGE | Sep. 13, 2007This semester UF switched its online course system from WebCT to a system called E-Learning System.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students fast for Ramadan, charity
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 13, 2007Students of many faiths ended a day of fasting with prayer and food Thursday night at the O'Connell Center.They gathered to celebrate the first day of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim religion, with a feast. Participants in the Fast-a-Thon abstained from eating between sunrise and sunset. Some also pledged donations to St. Francis House, a local homeless shelter.The fundraiser was organized by UF's Islam on Campus.The event began with a prayer in the front entrance. About 10 minutes were devoted to a prayer of standing, sitting and kneeling positions. Those who were not Muslims were invited to observe those in prayer before the meal.Rami Nashashibi, a Muslim activist from Chicago, spoke at the event.The sociologist and founder of the Inner City Muslim Action Network stressed the importance of fasting for all religions.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
UF's focus on health, fitness a downer
By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 13, 2007UF students can't escape the pressure of being healthy because there are reminders lurking in the shadows everywhere we turn.
METRO
Officials, advocates differ on Tent City relocation
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 13, 2007City officials and homeless advocates continue to debate whether relocating the homeless residents of Tent City has been a successful venture.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Unfair protection for University of Miami in budget
By E. T. YORK | Sep. 13, 2007As a result of the decline in Florida's economy, a special session of the Legislature this fall will consider an expected 4 percent to 10 percent reduction in the statewide budget. This would result in the State University System losing between ,100 million and ,232 million.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Bureaucracy would be bad for Accent
By ANDREW BROWN | Sep. 13, 2007Never before have I been so against a proposal from the Student Senate and so supportive of an editorial from the Alligator. Accent's success lies not only in the experience, professionalism and dedication of its staff, but in its independence from Student Government's legislative branch. The Accent chairperson must be free to act quickly to respond to offers from speakers and be able to act even quicker to research and bid on potential speakers. Requiring the Accent chairperson to report to the Student Senate and ask for approval would strangle Accent's success.
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FOOTBALL
Jenkins commits to UF, hopes to enroll in January
Sep. 13, 2007Pahokee High cornerback Janoris Jenkins verbally committed to UF on Thursday night, giving the Gators a huge boost in the early recruiting season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
GOP candidate Thompson visits Gainesville on gameday
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 13, 2007Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson is scheduled to stop in Gainesville on Saturday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Accent chairman resists Senate oversight
By ROBERT WILLIAMS | Sep. 13, 2007While the Accent Speaker's Bureau chairman said feedback is important, the organization is working fine without the Student Senate.
NEWS
Machen describes UF's impact on Florida
Sep. 13, 2007In a presentation to UF's Board of Trustees during its strategic discussion before its meeting, UF President Bernie Machen said if UF were a corporation, it would be the 16th largest corporation in the Florida.
ABOUT US
Our History
Sep. 13, 2007The Alligator was founded in 1906 as The University News, which was an independent, student-owned newspaper created to serve the University of Florida when it opened in Gainesville. In 1912, the newspaper became a part of the University of Florida administration, and was renamed the Florida Alligator.
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OTHER SPORTS
UF seeks revenge against Illinois for 2005 knockout
Sep. 13, 2007Even in her third year, defender Liz Ruberry still has a debut to make.
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OTHER SPORTS
Undefeated Gators volleyball begins conference play
Sep. 13, 2007Sometime tonight, a Georgia hitter will spring off the floor, looking for the perfect kill.
