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Camp offers relief to kids with parents affected by cancer
By BRITTNEY BURGETT | Aug. 3, 2009At Camp Kesem, Brian Shelton goes by Cookie Monster.
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UF research finds biofuel source from tree bacteria
By MADISON BEERBOHM | Aug. 3, 2009Researchers have found that bacteria growing in the wood of sweet gum trees, also known as alligator wood, may improve the process of making biofuels.
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New stem cell procedure could reduce vision loss
By JESSICA CHAPMAN | Aug. 3, 2009The link between age and vision loss may be a thing of the past.
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UF to test new emergency alert system Thursday
By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 3, 2009UF will test its new emergency text messaging system Thursday, hoping to reach about 67,000 registered students, faculty and staff, said UF spokesman Steve Orlando.
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UF campus to ban tobacco
By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 3, 2009In an effort to become healthier and cleaner, UF will ban tobacco on its main campus beginning in July, joining over 100 campuses across the U.S. that have already gone smoke free.
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Planetarium remembers Apollo 11 mission
By JULIE MADDALENI | July 29, 2009There won't be a full moon Saturday, but guests can celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and the first walk on the moon with marshmallow MoonPies.
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Professors receive grant for biofuel research
By ABBIE PARKER | July 29, 2009Two UF professors received more than half a million dollars for research, and they're leaving it up to the students to do the legwork.
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Rape reported Thursday after two years
By THOMAS STEWART | July 29, 2009An on-campus rape that was reported Thursday apparently occurred about two years ago.
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Santa Fe College spends $17M for fine arts building
By STEVE JOHNSON | July 29, 2009The days of Santa Fe College renting UF facilities to accommodate its performing arts will soon be over.
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Professor pleads not guilty to cocaine charge
By THOMAS STEWART | July 29, 2009A UF professor arrested in January while trying to trade cocaine for sexual favors pleaded not guilty to the charges earlier this month.
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UF's radio station switches to all news
By THOMAS STEWART | July 29, 2009Beginning Monday, airtime on WUFT-FM, the UF-owned radio station that plays mainly classical music, will consist almost entirely of National Public Radio programming.
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Bill grants student senators access to online records
By SARA WATSON | July 29, 2009After heated debate, a bill granting online access to resumes and records of potential appointees was passed at Tuesday night/s Senate meeting.
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Employee files complaint against ex-boyfriend
By THOMAS STEWART | July 29, 2009A sworn complaint for stalking has been filed against the ex-boyfriend of a UF employee after he allegedly called the woman about 100 times Sunday night.
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Sexual battery reported on campus
By THOMAS STEWART | July 27, 2009The University Police Department is investigating a sexual battery that reportedly happened Thursday night on campus.
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UF allots $5M for construction of business center
By SHAY BRODERICK | July 27, 2009Most incubators at Shands at UF are occupied by newborns, but thanks to an $8.2 million grant, UF is building a different kind of incubator.
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UF discusses security after USF incident
By SIMON PERSICO | July 27, 2009After the threat of an armed gunman on University of South Florida campus ended without harm Friday afternoon, UF said its response system is similar, adequate and improving.
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Penn State usurps No.1 party school spot
By THOMAS STEWART | July 27, 2009UF/s year-long reign as the top party school in the nation ended abruptly at noon Monday, when it was announced that Penn State University had taken the infamous title.
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Spain monarchs inaugurate telescope
By STEPHANIE LEVENTHAL | July 23, 2009Looking through the world/s largest telescope is like seeing something with four million eyes.
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SG bill opposes Machen's proposed liquor changes
By JESSICA CHAPMAN | July 22, 2009The UF Student Senate passed a bill Tuesday opposing the resolution proposed by President Bernie Machen to implement changes that will affect liquor licensing during the annual UF-Georgia game in Jacksonville.
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Spain monarchs to inaugurate telescope
By STEPHANIE LEVENTHAL | July 22, 2009Looking through the world/s largest telescope is like seeing something with four million eyes.
