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UF research could save South American banana industry
By Rebecca Danta | Mar. 13, 2011The banana plant may be at risk of extinction due to the spread of a disease.
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UF Hillel plans first Gainesville Jewish Film Festival
By Shelley Greenspan | Mar. 13, 2011Gainesville’s first Jewish Film Festival starts today and is designed to entertain and educate the Gainesville community on Jewish culture.
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This week in Gainesville
By Kat Bein | Mar. 13, 2011March 20, 1964: Albert II, the alligator mascot of UF, is “gatornapped.” University police find the gate still locked and a hole cut through the fencing at the top of his pen. A few days later, campus police receive reports of a 7-foot alligator chained to a flagpole on Florida State University’s campus.
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UF students studying abroad safe after Japan earthquake
By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 13, 2011The 12 UF students who were in Japan at the time are safe, said Kirsten Laufer, UF’s study abroad assistant director.
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UF Student recounts Mardi Gras experience
By Kat Bein | Mar. 13, 2011I’d never been to Mardi Gras before, or even to New Orleans, but I was instructed to expect the worst.
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UF free speech advocate group backs Supreme Court's Westboro decision
By Alexander Klausner | Mar. 3, 2011The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Wednesday in favor of a controversial Kansas church’s infamous funeral protests, citing the First Amendment.
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Artist plays role of student
By Kat Bein | Mar. 3, 2011Tom Miller had his life plan all sketched out when he came to Gainesville in 1984. It went something like this: go to school, get a degree in something and continue onward.
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City Commission approves new bus routes to UF
By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 3, 2011The Gainesville City Commission agreed Thursday to create more bus services at UF and pump $49,000 into a Gainesville Police TV show.
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Students offer free help with income taxes
By Stephanie Schwarts | Mar. 3, 2011Through April 18, some students are offering free tax help for low-to-moderate income taxpayers.
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Navy recruit takes on Main Street monster burger
By Alex Orlando | Mar. 3, 2011Midway down sleepy old Main Street in Alachua, cooks at Conestogas restaurant serve what’s known as the Main Street Monster Burger. Sean Smith remembers the first time he laid eyes on it.
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Law school students to assist in conflict mediation
By Lauren Ettlinger | Mar. 3, 2011The question of how to deal with an annoying roommate has finally been answered.
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Gym germs not a major concern
By Ashley Podoll | Mar. 3, 2011Gym-goers can take a deep breath after a recent study suggests the aggressive cleaning policies frequently practiced at gyms may not be necessary to prevent high levels of bacteria.
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UF alumna starts line of yoga bags, sells them online and in 15 U.S. stores
By Danielle B. Alvarez | Mar. 2, 2011When UF alumna Alexandra Schotanus started doing yoga in 2007, she never thought the hobby would lead to a career in design.
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Recruiter still mourns death of UF Peace Corps Volunteer
By DEREK GILLIAM | Mar. 2, 2011A map of the world with bits of paper stuck to it hangs in Amy Panikowski’s office.
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Riker Hall wins dorm water-saving contest
By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 2, 2011At the expense of long, leisurely showers, Riker Hall residents are this year’s top water savers.
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President Machen defends tuition-hike proposal
By Alexander Klausner | Mar. 2, 2011UF President Bernie Machen sees a 30 percent tuition hike as a solution for weathering budget cuts in a troubled economy.
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Alan Dershowitz discusses law career, Middle East turmoil
By Hannah Winston | Mar. 2, 2011UF President Bernie Machen interviewed Alan Dershowitz, a renowned lawyer and Harvard professor, in front of an audience of about 300 at the Phillips Center on Wednesday night.
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UF clinches share of SEC title
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 1, 2011When the final buzzer sounded on the Class of 2011’s Senior Day, four different Gators had secured the ideal endings to their home-court careers.
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Hospitals help prevent brain injuries in babies
By Morgan Watkins | Mar. 1, 2011A new network of Florida hospitals is working to provide babies born with a high risk of brain injury with the innovative treatments they need to survive.
