NEWS
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CAMPUS
Women walk for sexual assault prevention, awareness
By Amanda Eatman | Apr. 6, 2011At dusk, women will try to reclaim the night.
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OPINION
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COLUMNS
Local elections important for students
By Chad Mohammed | Apr. 6, 2011“All politics are local.” This time-tested adage never has been truer. On Tuesday, the runoff elections for Districts 2 and 3 will take place. Running in District 2, which encompasses the northwest section of the city, is incumbent Lauren Poe. Running in District 3 is Susan Bottcher. District 3 spans the southwestern sector of the city from the western half of campus all the way to I-75.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Fifth Avenue: How to disguise the aftermath of a rough night
By Dana Burke | Apr. 6, 2011It's no secret that college kids love their sleep. But whether exams have students pulling all-nighters, or partying late into the night before an 8 a.m. class seems like a good idea, sleep is often eliminated from the equation. But even if you're running on little or no sleep, there is no need to dress like it.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
1,500 evacuated from Health Science Center after fire alarm pulled
By Jasmine Earls | Apr. 6, 2011Gainesville Fire Rescue, the Gainesville Police Department and the University Police Department responded to an electrical fire on the fifth floor of J. Hillis Miller Health Science Center early Wednesday afternoon.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Musicians conduct experiment at The Lab
By Benjamin Evans | Apr. 6, 2011Local musician Hal McGee stood in front of a crowd of about 40 people Saturday night, picking names out of a beer pitcher.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Rock concert to help feed families
By Jenna Mescon | Apr. 6, 2011Charity and rock ‘n’ roll will come together today in the form of a benefit concert aimed at ending hunger throughout Florida.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Credit cards in college: to swipe or not to swipe?
By Webb | Apr. 6, 2011The plastic card swiped, and the machine clicked and demanded a signature. Michele Fusco autographed the beige glowing screen and walked out of the store with groceries in hand.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Daniel Tosh performs for audience of 4,900
By Kristin Lopopolo | Apr. 6, 2011Daniel Tosh, best known for his show on Comedy Central, “Tosh.0,” poked fun at topics such as sex, college, basketball and Tim Tebow.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Criticism of Coach Butler’s methods without merit
By Gene Ryan | Apr. 6, 2011Regarding the recent articles in the Alligator which, on balance, could only be considered as highly critical of your coaching job done by Lady Gators basketball coach Amanda Butler, my wife and I are longtime Gator fans, members of the Boosters Club and never miss a home game.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Accent and SGP lack backbone with Tosh performance
By Joe Verboncoeur | Apr. 6, 2011In other news, the mildly funny comic Daniel Tosh renegotiated his contract for speaking at the UF O’Connell Center to reduce the crowd from 8,000 to 4,900 attendees.
METRO
Bar celebrates grand opening
By Michelle Klug | Apr. 6, 2011Everything about Tall Paul’s Brew House is big.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Samsung unveils transparent TV
By Carter Lyles | Apr. 6, 2011Over the years, I have developed a habit of cruising so-called geeky websites seeking dazzling futuristic toys to tickle my inner nerd’s fancy.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
VISA to host talent show benefitting tsunami victims
By Courtney Steinberg | Apr. 6, 2011Even in competition, six groups will be working toward the same goal: raising money for Japan’s tsunami victims.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
Rent the Runway provides designer-made clothing for less
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 6, 2011A stack of invitations but nothing to wear: an all too familiar scenario for young women.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Local brewery wins big at competition
By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 6, 2011Gainesville’s own Swamp Head Brewery is now offering what some judges have named the best beer in Florida.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Secrets of the Swamp: stripped Breakup excuse sound-off
By Brittany Brave | Apr. 6, 2011It's not you, it's me.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF grad first GFW model to premiere line at event
By Kelly Richard | Apr. 6, 2011Paul Marji, a model in Gainesville Fashion Week, will be doing more than strutting his stuff down the runway this year. He will also be directing models today, when they debut his original clothing line, Sui Generis. Marji is the first GFW model to do so since the event’s inception in March 2009.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
DeSclafani gives up game-winning run as UCF shocks UF
By TOM GREEN | Apr. 5, 2011Anthony DeSclafani wasn’t used to this. Not this season, at least.
