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News

Excavating an Excavator

Sep. 24, 2007

(Scott Robertson / Alligator Staff) An excavator machine that fell into a large pit behind the Mechanical and Aerospace Building B this weekend is retrieved by two winch-wielding tow trucks. Recent rainfall caused the earth beneath the excavator to give way, allowing the machine to slip into the pit and sink into the mud. The tow trucks, along with several workers, were successfully able to retrieve the machine.

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News

Gators get set for late-night games

Sep. 24, 2007

I hope you like night games.

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News

UF student taken off life support after two weeks in Shands

By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 24, 2007

A UF student was taken off life support Monday afternoon after spending more than two weeks in Shands at UF without brain activity.

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News

UF group builds solar-powered, eco-friendly tricycle

By Katie Burns | Sep. 24, 2007

If the word "tricycle" conjures up images of the shiny red model from childhood, think again.

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Sports

Harvin misses practice with hip-pointer

Sep. 24, 2007

UF wide receiver Percy Harvin did not practice Tuesday because of a hip-pointer injury he suffered during the Mississippi game.

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News

Past SG elections point to a predictable election outcome

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 24, 2007

The outcome of the fall Student Government elections on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 might not be a surprise if past elections are any indication.

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Sports

Ijjas, Cooper struggle with injuries

Sep. 23, 2007

OXFORD, Miss. - Redshirt senior kicker Joey Ijjas is suffering from a strained quad, UF coach Urban Meyer said after the game.

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Sports

Inconsistency hinders young defense

Sep. 23, 2007

OXFORD, Miss. - UF's inconsistency on defense was glaring Saturday against Mississippi, and Coach Urban Meyer has become concerned.

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Sports

Running Tebow wild poses risks

Sep. 23, 2007

OXFORD, Miss - On Saturday, Tim Tebow picked up the Gators, placed them on his back and carried them to a win against Mississippi six yards at a time.

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Sports

Men's golf records second top-ten finish

Sep. 23, 2007

The UF's men's golf team improved upon an unspectacular first round to record its second top-ten finish of the season at this weekend's PING/Golfweek Preview Invitational in West Lafayette, Indiana.

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Metro

Firefighters compete in combat challenge

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 23, 2007

Firefighters from 38 departments around the country gathered in the southeast corner of The Oaks Mall parking lot Saturday and Sunday.

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News

Copa America UF brings soccer and culture to the playing field

By Spenser Solis | Sep. 23, 2007

Nations collided on Hume Field on Sunday as students competed for a gold-colored cup and the right to be called champion of the Americas.

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Opinion

Never forget last week's Tasering

By VINCENT MASSARO | Sep. 23, 2007

Today, we mark the one-week anniversary of the Tase heard 'round the world.

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Sports

Volleyball rallies to seal win against LSU

Sep. 23, 2007

Trailing No. 22 LSU 24-21, in danger of going to a decisive fifth game, the Gators turned to who they know best - outside hitter Marcie Hampton.

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Opinion

Police officers' actions could inspire Taser free-for-all

By TOSHA SKETO | Sep. 23, 2007

The outrage over Monday's incident at the Sen. John Kerry lecture has gone as far as inspiring protests on campus. Students are livid about the actions of the University Police Department.

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News

UF women pose for Playboy's 'Girls of the SEC' issue

By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 23, 2007

In the name of school spirit, some students would give the shirts off their backs.

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Metro

Volunteers repaint 34th Street Wall

By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 23, 2007

Rollers thick with gray paint slide across the wall, covering layers and layers of birthday messages, profanity, graffiti tags and artistic scenery.

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Opinion

Police work hard to keep everyone safe

By Tamar Carter | Sep. 23, 2007

When I saw the aftermath of the police Taser incident, I thought to myself, something is not right. Why has this occurrence become such a huge cause to fight for? Why is this student getting all this attention?

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Sports

No. 3 UF holds on against Ole Miss 30-24

Sep. 23, 2007

OXFORD, Miss. - With the game on the line, Tim Tebow walked up to his coach and got in his face.

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Opinion

Crude language didn't warrant Tasering

By Bob Freeman | Sep. 23, 2007

"Blowjob." That's the obscenity Andrew Meyer uttered that resulted in him getting Tasered at a free-speech event.