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Plant Science Research center gets $1 million grant to build new facilities
By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 17, 2011Daniel Colvin got his wish.
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Minorities get sweet deal at bake sale
By Alex Orlando | Feb. 17, 2011Cookies were going for cheap Thursday — that is, unless you’re white.
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Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and engineer Norman Augustine speak at UF
By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 17, 2011Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and Norman Augustine discussed ways to improve U.S. technological development.
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Student Government parties release election platforms
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 17, 2011With Student Government elections just days away, the Unite Party and the Progress Party are hitting the ground running with their campaigns.
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Gun owners not trained to act as law enforcement
By Tim Johnson | Feb. 16, 2011Conceal and carry proponents often say an armed public can help prevent or reduce casualties in open-shooter scenarios, acting as de facto police officers when no actual officers are near. While the conceal and carry licensing
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Graduate student proud to belong to SG party
By Amanda Ford | Feb. 16, 2011I choose to Unite because results matter. I don’t want false promises or dirty politics. I choose a party that believes in following through, campaigning hard and respecting people along the way. I choose Unite. I’ve been a part of the late-night and early-morning campaigning. More importantly, I’ve seen the dedication and long hours Unite members put in once appointed to get the results for their constituents.
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Funeral plans finalized for deceased students
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 16, 2011Funerals for Grant Lockenbach and Michael Pirie, two students who died in a rappelling accident Saturday, will be held this week.
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Water fountains save thousands of bottles
By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 16, 2011It’s 5:48 p.m. Wednesday. On the first floor of the Reitz Union — just outside the food court entrance closest to the Collonade — a green, glowing counter reads 78,698.
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HIV testing event sees disappointing turnout
By Kelley Davis | Feb. 16, 2011Fewer than 10 UF students showed up for free HIV testing in the Reitz Union basement Wednesday afternoon.
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Candidates find common ground at debate
By Hannah Winston | Feb. 16, 2011Despite all the rhetoric that has been tossed around in the past few weeks, Ben Meyers and Dave Schneider share many of the same views when it comes to student rights.
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Civil rights activists discuss experiences
By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 16, 2011There is still room for improvement in areas many fought to make progress in during the Civil Rights Movement, according to civil rights activists who spoke Wednesday night at Pugh Hall.
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Fears about open carry, firearms on campuses unfounded
By Noah Beckman | Feb. 15, 2011Senate Bill 234 was filed in December and is unrelated to the Arizona tragedy, despite recent media articles making it sound like a response. This bill would remove the restriction on individuals currently holding a valid Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) from carrying on college campuses. It would also introduce open carry to Florida.
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UF history professor discusses US-Egypt relations
By Kat Bein | Feb. 15, 2011The politics of the Middle East will never be the same again.
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Student Senate honors dead students
By Hannah Winston | Feb. 15, 2011The Student Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday to honor the deaths of two UF students killed in a rappelling accident over the weekend.
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UF study shows exercise could prevent eating disorders
By Brittany Brave | Feb. 15, 2011A recent UF study revealed that exercise can help people with eating disorders or potentially prevent the disorders from developing in the first place.
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UF supercomputer rivals fastest in the world
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 15, 2011It may not have gotten a shout-out from President Obama, but UF’s supercomputer, the Novo-G, can do some things better than China’s celebrated supercomputer.
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UF Student Government parties raise thousands for campaigns
By Hannah Winston | Feb. 14, 2011The Progress Party and the Unite Party will battle at the polls Feb. 22 and 23 for UF student votes, but for now they’ll have to fight with their bank accounts.
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Student Body leaders, UF officials weigh in on concealed weapons bill
By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 14, 2011The Florida legislature’s warning shot regarding a bill that would allow guns on college campuses has caused a commotion at UF.
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Family, friends mourn deaths of two UF students
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 14, 2011Michael Pirie died Saturday trying to save his club president and friend, Grant Lockenbach.
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Valentine weddings promote gay rights
By Morgan Watkins | Feb. 14, 2011Before a flower-covered arch in Smathers Library, Juan and Casey joined hands on Monday afternoon and were married as valentines.
