SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators front relies on versatility
Aug. 22, 2007Drew Miller has more than danced his way to the center position.
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MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
UF instructor, cougar lover
By RYAN MOULTON | Aug. 22, 2007UF Tai chi instructor and fencing coach Bruce Capin takes care of cougars at his home.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Ijjas looks to erase 2006 kicking woes
Aug. 22, 2007If UF kickers Joey Ijjas and Jonathan Phillips learned anything from former Gator Chris Hetland last season, it was how to mentally to cope with failure.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Overheard in Gainesville
Aug. 22, 2007Ever accidentally eavesdropped and overheard something so ridiculous you had to laugh and tell all your friends later? Well, share it with the rest of us. Keep checking The Avenue online at www.alligator.org for the chance to submit your own Overheard in Gainesville quotes - coming soon.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Lawsuit makes illegal downloading not as sweet as it sounds
Aug. 22, 2007Warning - this column may contain absurd, random song lyrics. You may be under investigation for illegally downloading music on campus. And wait, you may be one of the students or personnel the Recording Industry Association of America plans to serve with a lawsuit. "I don?t want to lose your love tonight," but UF is one of 58 universities nationwide receiving these pre-litigation letters from the RIAA as a part of its "education and deterrence campaign." Mo? illegal downloading, mo? problems.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
'Stardust' adaptation shines
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Aug. 22, 2007When director Matthew Vaughn left "X-Men 3" at the mercy of the pack of untalented wolves known collectively as Brett Ratner in favor of helming "Stardust," I hoped the gamble would pay off. Otherwise, humanity would have two additional squandered adaptations stinking up the place and making the hole in the ozone layer even bigger. But thankfully, the odds of getting sunburned haven't drastically increased, because "Stardust" succeeds at being a charming fantasy comedy adventure.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Tebow, offense sport minor changes
Aug. 22, 2007After two years of struggling to adapt his offense to Chris Leak's skills, UF coach Urban Meyer finally has his quarterback, Tim Tebow - the one he recruited - under center.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Joiner leads inexperienced secondary
Aug. 22, 2007If strong safety Tony Joiner creeps up to defend the run, he needs to remember Reggie Nelson isn't guarding his backside anymore.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Tri-Delta sisters move back to Sorority Row
By ILEANA MORALES | Aug. 22, 2007The Delta Delta Delta Sorority?s new home still smells new inside.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Blue and White Weekend
By RYAN MOULTON | Aug. 22, 2007Phi Beta Sigma's Blue and White Stepoff 2007 during Blue and White Weekend July 19 - 21 2007.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
Ankle injury forces Klinkenborg to quit
Aug. 22, 2007After battling an ankle injury for all of the 2006 season, middle blocker Kari Klinkenborg will not play for the UF volleyball team this season, and her career is likely over.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Students showcase robots on campus
By RYAN MOULTON | Aug. 22, 2007Engineering students gather at UF to display their robots.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Cast of 'Superbad' makes the movie super funny
By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Aug. 22, 2007"Superbad" is funny. Really funny. Actually, it'll make you hysterical. This comedy manages to remain witty during its entire 114 minute runtime and never slows down for more than a beat.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Spikes to replace Siler as middle linebacker
Aug. 22, 2007When starting linebackers Brandon Siler and Earl Everett were injured and missed a game against Western Carolina last season, few saw it as a good thing.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Suggested student cinema
By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Aug. 22, 2007If you haven't discovered this yet, a keen knowledge of movies can definitely enhance your college education. Throughout your years of schooling, whether you are a freshman, grad student or anything in between, you will find movies are a staple conversation piece. They bring us together and give us all something in common - or at the very least, give you something to chat about with that cute classmate sitting next to you.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Receiving corps boasts depth, speed
By BRYAN JONES Alligator Staff Writer | Aug. 22, 2007UF coach Urban Meyer remembers looking down at his play sheet during a 2005 game and simply shaking his head.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Musical canned meat superstars pay Gainesville a visit
By VILMA JARVINEN | Aug. 22, 2007Even with a nomination for a Latin Grammy, an appearance on MTV2 and extensive touring worldwide (including to the prestigious Roskilde Festival in Denmark), Miami's electronic/Latin darlings Spam Allstars still enjoy appearing in Gainesville regularly.
