METRO
People file, protest taxes
By MATT HARRINGER | Apr. 14, 2010It’s the one day throughout the year that causes everyone to cringe — unless you work for the IRS.
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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Comic performs for 100
By LYN KRAMER | Apr. 14, 2010Wednesday night, Bryan Callen had a tip for audience members at the Orange & Brew looking to get lucky.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Slideshow: Silent Banquet
By Aundre Larrow | Apr. 14, 2010The Signing Gators host students from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
THE AVENUE
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FASHION
For travelers, where to shop for fashion around the world
By ASHLEY McCREDIE | Apr. 14, 2010Museums and monuments are kind of cool, but we fashionistas know the real reason to travel is to shop. For everyone studying abroad and traveling over summer, the Avenue has researched some of the top shopping meccas in the world.
THE AVENUE
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SEX
Athletes play by own rules in dating game
By MICHAEL PERRONE | Apr. 14, 2010When Ray Shipman came to UF in the summer of 2008, he had expectations of becoming the big man on campus. Shipman was Florida Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year in 2008 and came to UF surrounded by much hype. Like many other college students, his perception of what college life was like came from sensationalized depictions in movies and television.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Students should evaluate themselves before teachers
By Clint Bland | Apr. 14, 2010In response to “Can you hear us now?”:
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
Brunchers get two-in-one meal at restaurant variety
By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Apr. 14, 2010Brunch is back, baby. No longer reserved for bourgeoisie and soccer moms, this two-in-one meal unites the sweetness of breakfast with the substance of lunch. Whether you’re getting the family together or dragging yourself out of bed after a Midtown rage-fest, brunch will satisfy all your dietary needs.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter writer failed to understand Tea Party activists
By David M Estrine | Apr. 14, 2010While Jessica Clackum Herman’s efforts to define the Tea Party in its pure form are laudable, and she certainly brings some bacon to breakfast, she failed to mention some key traits of the Tea Party.
METRO
Acupuncture recipients limited by blood law
By MINCH MINCHIN | Apr. 14, 2010Plasma-donating acupuncture patients are feeling the pinch.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Woman walks across Fla. to raise awareness on sexual abuse
By MINCH MINCHIN | Apr. 14, 2010Lauren Book-Lim is cultivating two things: sexual abuse awareness and a bad case of shin splints.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
VISA to host talent show
By KATRINA PEREZ | Apr. 14, 2010UF dance teams will be competing in UF’s version of “America’s Best Dance Crew” tonight.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
No JoKING Matter
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 14, 2010Whether you love him or he just creeps you out, Burger King’s masked mascot, The King, is in the news again.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
So Taxing: This is a gentle reminder to file your taxes
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 14, 2010We don’t like numbers at The Alligator. In fact, in one of our classes one of us was asked to multiply 300 and 10.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Media sensationalization predictable
By Brandon Gagne | Apr. 14, 2010Concerning the Wednesday column by Joshua Lee: I find myself in agreement with the statement that “the media sensationalizes stories and fabricates a world that is exponentially more perilous than the one we live in.” However, such a statement contains information that is common knowledge.
FORMS
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CORRECTION
Correction
Apr. 14, 2010Wednesday’s article “Student Senate discusses crisis response” said no counselors from the UF Counseling Center came to the scene of the March 2 shooting of UF graduate student Kofi Adu-Brempong. According to Sherry Benton, the director of the UF Counseling Center, counselors came to Adu-Brempong’s apartment 20 minutes after the shooting and stayed until 1:30 a.m.
THE AVENUE
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SEX
Grads look back on sex, relationships and dating scene
By MICHAEL PERRONE | Apr. 14, 2010He says…
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Music panel gives advice to ambitious artists
By Jon Silman | Apr. 14, 2010This, and other tasty gems of wisdom were freely passed out at the Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association’s first annual music panel April 7 in the Reitz Union.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Evaluation editorial too whiney
By Maria Crume | Apr. 14, 2010Could the “Can you hear us now?” editorial be any more whiney? The role of a misunderstood, whine-aholic college student who completely denies that anyone older than 30 actually cares about what he or she thinks is almost as annoying as it is pathetic.
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CAMPUS
Civil rights historian discusses MLK’s impact today
By JAMEL F. LANGLEY | Apr. 14, 2010UF students and residents from around the Gainesville community took a look back at the civil rights movement Wednesday night.
