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"Unvarnished." (Phi Beta Cons)
"Splendidly splenetic." (Culture Industry)
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(Rate Your Students)
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and Soltan isn't. For the life of me, I can't figure out her
politics, but she's pretty fabulous, so who gives a damn?"
(Tenured Radical)

Saturday, August 11, 2007

University of Florida Fans:
The Heartbreak of Mental Retardation




'As part of its "Gateway of Champions" campaign to raise money for the expansion of the football offices, Gator room and weight room, Florida is offering fans the chance to be a part of the team.

... A $5-million gift can get fans the ultimate Gator experience, including breakfast and riding to the stadium with the team, participating in the "Gator Walk" and running through the tunnel. For $1-million, you can choose to have an evening of dinner and conversation with coach Urban Meyer and his family, or run through the tunnel. And for a $50,000 donation, you can dine with athletic director Jeremy Foley.

For $5,000, you can get your name in lights at a home game and $25,000 will get you a sideline pass for the annual Orange and Blue Game.'



---st. petersburg times---