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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Florida teens should get life in prison

By Kathryn Beaty Ivey | Nov. 11, 2009

This letter is in response to Tuesday’s editorial, “Cruel Courts.” The teens in South Florida who threw rubbing alcohol on a young boy should not only be tried as adults, they should be put in prison for life without parole. These teens knew exactly what would happen when they threw the match: extensive physical and psychological damage and, most likely, death.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Teens knew what they were doing

By Abigail O’Connell | Nov. 11, 2009

I’m writing in regards to Tuesday’s editorial, “Cruel Courts.” While I agree that the judicial system should rethink how it tries teens for certain crimes, I was shocked that you defended the three teens charged as adults for lighting another on fire.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Republicans aren’t actually conservative

By Frederic Spieler | Nov. 11, 2009

In response to Tuesday’s letter to the editor “Republicans aren’t too conservative,” Ms. Kilic really drops the ball. She says Mr. Christ “attempts to pigeonhole” Republicans by claiming that they are all “‘Bible-thumping,’ overzealous patriots.” She further claims that Republicans are hurting for straying from party principles. Well, what are those principles? What goals does the Republican party have? Banning abortion? Keeping gays out of the military? Making sure that Obama fails, no matter what he is doing?

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Small roles still allow for humor, revenge

By ERIK VOSS | Nov. 11, 2009

My first acting role was in a third grade Valentine’s Day-themed play called “Princess Lonely Heart.” It was one of those low-budget cafetorium shows for parents to waste their camcorders’ batteries on their child’s struggle to remember lines.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

November dos and don’ts

By Alex Orlando | Nov. 11, 2009

Gentlemen, start your follicles.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Adding shine to holiday outfits

By KARINA GALVEZ | Nov. 11, 2009

‘Tis finally the season to bring out your holiday best for every cocktail party and family gathering. When picking the perfect outfits for the holiday season, think versatility and embellishment with key accessories to create looks that will transition between friends and family.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Local act The Rooze releases new CD

By MEAGAN MCGONE | Nov. 11, 2009

Take one part Beatles, toss in the sounds of Phish and garnish the mix with a tad of ‘80s rock. What do you get?

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Local DJ BBP stays true to his music, Miami influence

By Jon Silman | Nov. 11, 2009

Disk jockey BBP’s Friday night lights are green lasers and strobes. Behind the booth, he is seven caged tigers condensed into one man. He plays music out of a classic Buick cut in half behind a bar at club Spannk. Completely in control of the massive, pumping sound and the young, hot partygoers, he can turn the crowd from a breeze to a sandstorm in about a half-second. In his nondescript black “BBP” cap and shirt and with neatly trimmed facial hair, he punctuates every collision of hand to button with a full body thrust.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Kava offers medicinal effects, soothing social atmosphere

By REBEKAH GEIER | Nov. 11, 2009

Not often do people come across an herbal medicine that works against stress, calms nerves and “creates a general feeling of well-being” without it being illegal. But the drink Kava, an ancient beverage crop from the South Pacific, legally holds all of those characteristics.

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SPORTS

alligatorSports Fantasy Challenge: Week 9 Recap

Nov. 11, 2009

(Reader) Zach Rogan (FBS Zach) def. (Writer) Mike McCall (Skip’s No Quarter Swashbucklers) 122-99.75:

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METRO

UF marketing students host fundraiser for pet rescue

By ERICA JOHNSON | Nov. 10, 2009

A group of marketing students at UF is hosting a fundraiser for Gainesville Pet Rescue at 101 Cantina tonight from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Bench leads UF in rout of Webber International

By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 9, 2009

Amid all the hype surrounding the new-look starting lineup, the Gators' bench players showed Monday night the strides they made this offseason.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Tebow’s path to win second bronze statue

Nov. 9, 2009

Shortly before last year's Academy Awards, I remember listening to an NPR broadcast that featured a panel of respected film critics discussing who would take home the top honors.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Gators get No. 3 seed in NCAA Soccer Tourney

Nov. 9, 2009

If the Florida soccer team reaches the second round of the NCAA Tournament this weekend, it might be the favorite on paper alone.

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METRO

Ballots for annexation referendum due tonight

By DAVID TINTNER | Nov. 9, 2009

THE AREA INCLUDES ABOUT 1,200 ACRES IN EAST GAINESVILLE.

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NEWS

Eastern Eats

By ANA GONI–LESSAN | Nov. 9, 2009

Jin Wang, 19, serves roasted red pork, a Chinese dish, at the Asian Food Festival - One Flavor. The event was held at the Indian Center of Culture and Education for Kaleidoscope Month, a celebration of Asian and Asian American culture.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Webber gives Florida problems early

Nov. 9, 2009

Florida dominated Webber International for 35 minutes Monday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Diabetes center offers free blood testing for students

By JENNIFER BATE | Nov. 9, 2009

Students will have the opportunity to be tested for diabetes today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reitz Union Colonnade.

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METRO

Ida downgraded to tropical storm

By DAVID TINTNER | Nov. 9, 2009

Tropical Storm Ida was forecast to strike Florida's Gulf Coast Tuesday morning. After being recently downgraded from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical storm, Ida is no longer expected to cause any major problems but could still wash out some Veterans Day events.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

ROTC program wins national award

By CAROLYN TILLO | Nov. 9, 2009

UF's Air Force ROTC was ranked as the top program of its size in the nation. The program competed with about 50 others for the award.