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Higher education may be the next bubble that bursts
By Daniel O’Sullivan | Jan. 12, 2011After watching another two-hour lecture on my computer, I wondered: Why I am getting such a mediocre education?
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Salvation Army continues to provide Haiti relief
By Morgan Watkins | Jan. 12, 2011One year ago, Kevin Smith stood on a soccer field in Haiti surrounded by running children and makeshift tents.
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AMPED with UF Athletes: UF gymnast Maranda Smith
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 12, 2011When describing UF gymnast Maranda Smith, “bubbly” would be an understatement. Although she gleams with a gleeful smile and eyelids full of sparkles, Smith is full of spice — as is her iPod.
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UF groundskeeper writing sci-fi novel on the side
By Alexander Klausner | Jan. 12, 2011Dan Scholes spends his days at UF, armed with lawn equipment — usually a lawn mower — tending to the landscaping that students walk over every day on their way to class.
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Author discusses beliefs about future of technology
By Miguel Chateloin | Jan. 12, 2011Famous for his books on the future, Ray Kurzweil spoke to an audience of almost 1,700 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
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Dance Marathon receives $15,000 grant
By Madeline Chivington | Jan. 11, 2011The Pepsi Refresh Project at UF announced Dance Marathon at UF as the $15,000 grant winner Saturday night at the Gators men’s basketball game against University of Mississippi.
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Haiti: One nation still united
Jan. 11, 2011Jan. 12 marks the first anniversary of the earthquake that tore through Haiti, an event that left thousands dead, billions of dollars in damage and a countless number of people asking why.
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Senators praise tuition delay
By Chelsea Hull | Jan. 11, 2011Senators celebrated Student Body President Ashton Charles at their Tuesday night meeting for her efforts to postpone the implementation of block tuition.
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Lice help pinpoint when humans first got dressed
By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 10, 2011Until 170,000 years ago, humans hung around Africa in their birthday suits.
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Smoking elevator causes evacuation of Newell Hall
By Alexander Klausner | Jan. 10, 2011Newell Hall was evacuated Monday after fire alarms were heard in the building.
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Friends remember SFC student as fun, positive
By Alex Orlando | Jan. 10, 2011Dante Cameron, a 20-year-old Santa Fe College student, was found dead Saturday afternoon in his apartment bedroom after what his roommates and family believe to be heart complications.
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Grads screen Haiti film at Reitz Union
By C.J. Pruner | Jan. 9, 2011For a team of filmmakers, Jon Bougher and Roman Safiullin have taken on a number of roles in the past year.
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UF dorm fire safety drills begin today
By Alex Orlando | Jan. 9, 2011All dorms are scheduled for mandatory fire drills and fire safety checks this week.
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Friends, family gather at vigil to honor student
By Alexander Klausner | Jan. 9, 2011Flames danced in the hands of mourners who filled the Reitz Union Amphitheater on Saturday night for a candlelight vigil in honor of 21-year-old Saleha Huuda, a UF student who was found dead Dec. 30.
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Dance Marathon opens spots for individuals to participate
By Kristin Lopopolo | Jan. 9, 2011Dance Marathon at UF is taking a new approach to raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network this year by opening more spots for individual dancers.
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Makers of Power Balance bracelets denies advertising claims
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 9, 2011The makers of Power Balance wristbands, a silicone bracelet that claims to improve strength, balance and flexibility, have come out with a statement claiming the product does not support its advertising claims.
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UF media law benefactor dies
By Hannah Winston | Jan. 9, 2011Marion Brechner, a long-time friend and donor to the College of Journalism and Communications at UF, died Thursday afternoon.
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Cicerones look to add new members
By Joshua Jurnovoy | Jan. 9, 2011The Florida Cicerones are breaking out a new theme and changing other aspects of their recruitment program, which starts with their annual spring recruitment forum Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Emerson Alumni Hall.
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Students arrested for robbing frat houses
By Miguel Chateloin | Jan. 6, 2011Former Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Jack Martin Hostutler, Jr. and Eric Francois Lanoue were arrested on felony charges of stealing items from fraternity houses Dec. 14.
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UF vice president resigns
By Joey Flechas | Jan. 6, 2011Senior Vice President for Administration and Business Ventures Brian Beach is leaving his post after six years., according to an e-mail sent to administrators Thursday afternoon.
