METRO
CDC study: Patients lie to doctors about alcohol consumption
By Christian Cooper | Jan. 9, 2014Julia Rae Varnes wasn’t surprised when she saw a recent study about adults and their drinking habits.
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Florida rebuilding secondary with top-5 cornerback recruit
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 9, 2014We’re just less than a month away from National Signing Day, and for recruiting that means it’s the busiest time of year. Florida received some big news Thursday from both 2014 and 2015 recruits.
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Gators lose point guard in win against Gamecocks
By LANDON WATNICK< | Jan. 8, 2014No. 10 Florida handled Southeastern Conference bottom-dweller South Carolina 74-58 on Wednesday night in the O’Connell Center, but a right ankle sprain to senior point guard Scottie Wilbekin put a damper on the Gators’ program record-tying 24th straight home victory.
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Tyrek Cole will announce his oral commitment Thursday
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 8, 2014UF defensive back target Tyrek Cole will announce his oral commitment Thursday night at 8.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Third-year point guard making most of rare playing time
By GORDON STREISAND< | Jan. 8, 2014Through Florida’s ongoing winning streak, one thing has remained constant. Redshirt sophomore Cassie Peoples has been spearheading the charge as the Gators’ starting point guard since December began.
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Scam emails impersonate UF Help Desk
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 8, 2014A phishing scam has recently surfaced to hook students into providing their GatorLink information.
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UFIT cracking down on Java, Flash updates
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 8, 2014Starting Monday at 7 a.m, devices that have not been installed with anti-virus software and updated with Java and Flash will be locked out of UF’s Wi-Fi.
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Class of 2014 looks to bolster meager Florida offense
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 8, 2014Florida’s offense will have a new look in 2014.
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‘Rock of Ages’ tour to kick off at Phillips Center on Friday
By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 8, 2014Bust out the polyester and big hair — the sounds of the ‘80s are coming to UF.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Woman arrested after hitting husband with car
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 8, 2014Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local woman Wednesday morning after deputies said she hit her estranged husband with her car and chased him with a bat.
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CAMPUS
Harris re-enrolled at UF but will not play for Gators this season
By LANDON WATNICK< | Jan. 8, 2014Damontre Harris is re-enrolled at UF, coach Billy Donovan said after No. 10 Florida’s 74-58 win against South Carolina on Wednesday.
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MOVIES AND TV
SNL adds new cast member amid controversy
By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 8, 2014“Saturday Night Live” has added comedian Sasheer Zamata to its cast after being criticized last year for a lack of diversity.
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Ringling Bros.' ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ will come to UF this weekend
By Jenny O'Donnell | Jan. 8, 2014“The Greatest Show on Earth” is coming to Gainesville on Friday for the first time in its 144-year history.
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UF allows guns in cars on campus
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Jan. 8, 2014UF’s ban on firearms has loosened following a Florida appellate court decision that allows for guns locked inside a vehicle to be brought on campus.
METRO
Alachua County launches wage theft recovery program
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 8, 2014With the new year comes a new way for workers to collect overdue paychecks.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Stubborn Waffle House visitor Tased
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 8, 2014Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies used a Taser on a Newberry man early Wednesday after deputies said he refused to leave a Waffle House.
THE AVENUE
Fresh Picked 1/9/14
By Alexa Volland | Jan. 8, 2014Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
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MOVIES AND TV
A movie with bite: the Avenue reviews ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
By Harold Shaw | Jan. 8, 2014As this Sunday’s 71st Golden Globe Awards approach, Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf Of Wall Street” has garnered much attention.
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MOVIES AND TV
Drinking around the (Golden) Globes
By Alexa Volland | Jan. 8, 2014We could make a bunch of predictions about who will win what during this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, but we made a drinking game instead. So grab a 12-pack and tune into NBC at 8 p.m. Hope you don’t have an early class Monday.
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MOVIES AND TV
Indie films to shake up Thursday nights in Gainesville
By Steven Katona | Jan. 8, 2014With a new year comes a new beginning to the independent film scene in Gainesville. This week, the Avenue caught up with Jason McNeal, a film lover and movie buff who has been on the hunt for great, contemporary indie films to show in the area. “$5 Films,” as he calls it, will take place at the Wooly in the heart of downtown, located next to the Top.
