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FOOTBALL
O-line vows improved play this weekend
Oct. 4, 2011That line-of-scrimmage whooping was a fluke. Florida’s offensive linemen swear.
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METRO
Social scientists use Twitter to gauge moods across time zones
By Mary Anne Eades | Oct. 4, 2011When researchers at Cornell University discovered that mood levels are similar at corresponding times across the world, they didn't use conventional sources.
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FOOTBALL
The Rally: Does it matter who starts at QB against LSU?
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 4, 2011Tom: With senior John Brantley sidelined with a reported high ankle sprain, the Gators are going to rely on the arm (and possibly legs) of a freshman quarterback when they travel to Death Valley this weekend.
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
One Tasered, 109 ejected during Alabama game
By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 4, 2011The booking area at Gate 13 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was busy Saturday as police forced 109 people to leave the stadium during the UF-University of Alabama football game - in onecase, after Tasering.
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SOCCER
Gators’ revised strategy on set pieces paying dividends
By JOHN BOOTHE | Oct. 4, 2011With a Southeastern Conference-best 16 players recording a point this season, it was only natural for Florida to find a new way to generate goals last weekend.
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CAMPUS
Dance showcase celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
By Amanda Cohen | Oct. 4, 2011The stereo at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom blared hip-hop and salsa music Tuesday evening, but the students present were swaying to the same tune.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Transfer to UF working out for Vogel
By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 4, 2011Ever since T.J. Vogel transferred to Florida, his game has slowly returned to form.
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CAMPUS
Health care center accepts prescription cards
By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 4, 2011The UF Student Health Care Center announced last week that it would begin accepting a discount prescription card that benefits students who don't have health insurance.
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RECRUITING
Alabama game huge draw for potential recruits
By Kelly Price | Oct. 4, 2011Although Saturday’s Southeastern Conference matchup between the Gators and the Crimson Tide resulted in Florida’s first loss of the year, the weekend was UF’s most important, of the season for the team’s future.
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CAMPUS
Students compete for free Zipcar membership, driving credit
By Mina Radman | Oct. 4, 2011Zipcar is offering student organizations up to $5,500 each for making a difference.
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OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY
Gators cross country using time off to prepare for next race
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 4, 2011If it takes 21 days to make a habit, Florida’s cross country teams are trying to do two better with 19 days between the Gators’ last meet and their next one.
METRO
Wall Street protests make it to Gainesville
By Emily Morrow | Oct. 4, 2011The movement that has drawn thousands of protestors to Wall Street is coming to Gainesville.
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VIDEO
Ghost chili champ hopefuls fall short
By Matthew Riva | Oct. 4, 2011The stage was set for a spicy showdown.
METRO
Students seeking denim for clothing drive
By Vicki Karr | Oct. 4, 2011A campus environmental group is giving the public a chance to help the community one pair of jeans at a time.
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CAMPUS
UF backs lunch-hour walking
Oct. 4, 2011Six times a week, the Walking Gators lace up their sneakers and walk together on campus.
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CAMPUS
Ra Ra Riot to perform on campus on Oct. 13
By Alexandra Rivera | Oct. 4, 2011Indie band Ra Ra Riot is coming to UF for a free concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.
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CAMPUS
Author to speak at Reitz about ethics in medical research
By Maria Galindo | Oct. 4, 2011The UF Honors Program will host award-winning medical journalist and author Harriet A. Washington at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.
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CAMPUS
Funding cuts could limit UF construction, renovations
By Joey Flechas | Oct. 4, 2011Repairing and maintaining UF campus facilities may be tough next year as state funding looks to be down again.
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CAMPUS
Expert talks benefits of gaming
By Oriana Paolillo | Oct. 4, 2011World-renowned gaming expert Jane McGonigal gave students a seemingly unexpected piece of advice Tuesday night: She urged them to spend more time playing games online.
NEWS
Surprising factors for school success
By Tara Braun | Oct. 4, 2011What do you think makes a good student? Your response may include that a person must go to class, understand the material, study hard and take tests well. These are all important aspects of being a good student, yet there are also factors involved that may at first seem counterintuitive. Success in school also depends on how you compare your performance to others and how happy you are.
