NEWS
Struggling in The Big Apple
By Raksheen Ayaz | Sep. 13, 2013Manhattan, at only 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide, is a trapped vertical city dominating the world.
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NEWS
Basic tips to keep your money safe while on vacation
By Brianna Tringali | Sep. 13, 2013Whether you’re going to Europe for a family vacation, a cruise to the Caribbean, or even two hours away from Gainesville with a bunch of friends, you’re going to care about your money when you travel.
NEWS
“Divergent” dystopian world rivals “The Hunger Games”
By Viana Bhagan | Sep. 13, 2013After the popularity of “The Hunger Games,” it’s no surprise that other books featuring dystopian societies would be hits. Despite the similarities, “Divergent” features a world that is unique and exciting.
NEWS
Quit hating on Skyler White
By Claudia Marina | Sep. 13, 2013I take “Breaking Bad” pretty seriously. When I’m not writing about women here, I’m writing TV reviews for another website, and these final episodes of “Breaking Bad” are taking over my life.
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VOLLEYBALL
Setters replace veteran in practice
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 12, 2013She never minded wearing a mask. She did it for four years.
METRO
Opinions vary on updating classic diners
By Sarah Lapp | Sep. 12, 2013With a nod to health concerns and latest fads, authentic mom-and-pop staples are conforming to sleek and retro bistro styles. But change isn’t always a good thing, some Gainesville residents say.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainesville man arrested for masturbating in public
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 12, 2013Gainesville Police arrested a local man Wednesday after he repeatedly masturbated in two restaurants.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Picks Column: Bye Week
Sep. 12, 2013This week’s edition of the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column finds our crew soul-searching, desperate for meaning in our lives.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Programs for inmates transitioning back to civilian life seek expansion
By Briana Erickson | Sep. 12, 2013Every Thursday morning for two hours, the Rev. James Dixon of Greater Faith Baptist Fellowship downtown travels to the Alachua County Jail.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Gators preparing to face two unbeaten opponents this weekend
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 12, 2013Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week Pamela Begic is already making an impact for the Florida offense this season.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF ranked No. 5 graduate contributor to Teach for America
By Alex Harris | Sep. 12, 2013UF has once again been ranked by the organization Teach for America as one of the top contributors of graduating seniors to the program.
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OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY
Florida cross country preparing for first home meet of 2013
By GORDON STREISAND< | Sep. 12, 2013After a strong performance two weeks ago at the Western Carolina Invitational, Florida looks to carry its momentum back home to Gainesville for the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Locals annoyed about link between the drug molly and Electronic Dance Music
By Ashley Crane | Sep. 12, 2013A growing association between the drug nicknamed molly and electronic music is leaving local artists and fans annoyed.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
BlueLight app comes to UF, SG still developing separate app
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Sep. 12, 2013The BlueLight app for smartphones has come to UF.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
New Harry Potter film has similarities on football field
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 12, 2013On Thursday, the film and literature worlds were rocked by an out-of-the-blue announcement — the Harry Potter universe will come back to film with an adaptation of author J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
In place of Terry Jones' Dove World Outreach Center, Spirit of Faith opens in new light
By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 12, 2013In the past, the 20 acres of property at 5805 NW 37th St. has been synonymous with the controversy associated with Terry Jones and the Dove World Outreach Center.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Board of Governors gives UF $1.7 million in "performance" funding
Sep. 12, 2013Florida’s Board of Governors is giving UF $1.7 million in performance funding, it announced at its meeting Thursday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
RecSports hosts annual cornhole tournament today at Broward
By Sydney Dixon | Sep. 12, 2013Even though it’s not gameday, students will still be tailgating on campus.
METRO
LSD might be good for mental health, study says
By Lauren Adhav | Sep. 12, 2013A recent study suggests that LSD might actually be good for you — what a trip.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
New public service announcements released by several local agencies to combat sexual assault
By Cheri Bailey | Sep. 12, 2013Two short public service announcements (male and female versions) were released Wednesday encouraging students to intervene during an alcohol-related sexual assault attempt.
