NEWS
“Greenwashing” – It Has Nothing To Do With Your Laundry
By Alex Harris | Oct. 14, 2012Plenty of green-minded consumers (yourself included) have been tricked by Greenwashing.
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NEWS
Flower Power
By Leila Milgrim | Oct. 14, 2012Taking time to stop and smell the roses may do more than serve as a reminder to live in the moment. These blooming botanicals provide various health benefits that can enhance our quality of life.
NEWS
Learning a new skill? Go for a run after
By Amy Schafer | Oct. 14, 2012Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found that just 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise can help boost long-term muscle memory.
NEWS
Cheesy, Sappy, Overdramatic Love Films and What They Taught Me
By Meaghan Cloherty | Oct. 14, 2012I was about 12 years old when I watched Titanic for the first time.
NEWS
Looper: Family Card Always Win
By Jing Jin | Oct. 14, 2012Playing the family card is not a privilege reserved for politicians. Directors like to play it, too.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Gators cross country turns in top-ten finishes at Pre-Nationals
Oct. 13, 2012The 2012 Pre-Nationals Meet was a success for both sides of the Gator cross country team on Saturday. The men and women each garnered top-ten finishes in a field heavy with talent while getting a preview of the course the NCAA Championships will be run on this fall.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Gators move into third at Tar Heel Invite
By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 13, 2012After a tumultuous first round, senior Isabelle Lendl and sophomore Camilla Hedberg powered a resurgence that aided Florida to leapfrog five spots at the Tar Heel Invitational on Saturday.
NEWS
The woes of being a Pirates fan
By RJ Schaffer | Oct. 13, 2012Even if you have the most elementary knowledge about sports, you probably know at least a few things about the worst teams in sports.
NEWS
Happiest of Hours: Gainesville’s Best Happy Hours
By Caitlyn Finnegan | Oct. 13, 2012Looking to get the most drink for your hard-earned dollar? Happy hours never fail when it comes to getting a deal on your midweek pick-me-up.
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SOCCER
Late goal propels Gators against Tigers
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 12, 2012Jo Dragotta was not happy about being tackled to the ground, and about 10 minutes later, she got her revenge.
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VOLLEYBALL
Recek, Gators continue win streak against Ole Miss
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 12, 2012When Florida’s top-two attackers hit their stride in the same match, opposing defenses have their hands full, coach Mary Wise said.
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CAMPUS
Police find possible remains of missing UF student
By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 12, 2012Police have discovered a body about 60 miles southwest of Gainesville that may be connected to the disappearance of UF student Christian Aguilar. The body’s identity has not yet been confirmed.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Lendl, Gators finish first round at Tar Heel Invite
By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 12, 2012Competing against yet another strong field, Florida continued its season in Charlotte, N.C., where the team wrapped up the first round of play at the Tar Heel Invite in a tie for ninth place.
METRO
Hippodrome to transform into bat cave for Lubee Bat Conservatory event
By Danielle Boyd | Oct. 12, 2012Brian Pope, director of the Lubee Bat Conservancy, will bring two bats to the theatre’s cinema from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to raise awareness for bat extinction at the first “Go Batty” event.
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CAMPUS
Florida Lottery hosts ice cream social for Bright Futures scholars
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 12, 2012About 300 new and returning Bright Futures scholarship recipients were rewarded with free ice cream under a tent guarded by plastic pink flamingos Thursday.
METRO
Florida Museum of Natural History to host butterfly-themed festival, plant sale
By Kelcee Griffis | Oct. 12, 2012Gainesville students and residents can see nature take flight at this weekend’s ButterflyFest.
METRO
Gainesville Roller Rebels to compete against N.C.-based team Saturday
By Carina Seagrave | Oct. 12, 2012The Gainesville Roller Rebels will be gearing up for their next roller racing match this weekend, and students are invited to watch as they compete against the North Carolina-based Blue Ridge Rollergirls.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
Oct. 11, 2012It seems like the fall season is supposed to start with new episodes of TV shows, but instead it didn’t start until this week when the weather finally changed.
METRO
Candlelight vigil held for missing UF student
By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 11, 2012About 30 people, most of whom had never met Christian Aguilar, crowded around a makeshift memorial. Two banners, each featuring a picture of him smiling, hung on a brick wall.
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COLUMNS
Public media should be treasured, supported
Oct. 11, 2012Although it debuted before my time, so to speak, I have fond memories of watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” as a young child discovering the wonders of television in the living room of our tiny Orlando apartment.
