METRO
Fast seafood restaurant reels in customers
By Brett Rabinovich | Nov. 25, 2013A new fast-food seafood restaurant has been reeling in business partially thanks to social media and a tie to UF.
COVID-19
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Parting thoughts: Here, try these on for perspective
Nov. 25, 2013Last year, I finally gave in and scheduled the eye exam I’d put off since high school. My lens prescription needed updating, and I was tired of the bright red frames my 15-year-old self thought were cool. I was ready for some new glasses. Afterward, I engaged in the usual dance of pulling frames on and off my face a ridiculous number of times to choose a complementary pair.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
History repeats itself: Senate goes nuclear
Nov. 25, 2013In a week that was dominated by the antics of the crack-smoking mayor of Toronto and the remembrance of JFK, the United States Senate did something unprecedented.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Thanksgiving is for loved ones, not doorbusters
Nov. 25, 2013Look, it’s 2013: We have tiny computers in our pockets, we can order pizzas without picking up a phone and we can stream an entire season of “Xena: Warrior Princess” on Netflix in one sitting. Information is available at our fingertips, and communication is effortless with the help of smartphones.
METRO
RTS bus service altered over UF’s Thanksgiving Break
By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 25, 2013Thanksgiving break will impact most Regional Transit System bus routes from Wednesday until Friday.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Shoplifters injure Kohl’s employee, race across Archer Road
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013Two shoplifters were arrested Monday afternoon after they attacked an employee and led police officers on a chase through Butler Plaza.
METRO
Gainesville not pursuing downtown ice skating rink this year
By Alexandra Hershorn | Nov. 25, 2013Bo Diddley Community Plaza will remain thawed-out for at least the sixth consecutive year.
METRO
‘Thanksgivukkah’ presents rare holiday for Jewish families
By Rebecca Turkel | Nov. 25, 2013American Jews are preparing for even more celebration this Thanksgiving, as it also falls on the second night of Hanukkah.
METRO
More officers on the highway for Thanksgiving Break
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013Students leaving town should be extra vigilant while driving during Thanksgiving Break. Florida Highway Patrol troopers will be, too.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Dining with Disabilities aimed at increasing inclusivity
By Alex Harris | Nov. 25, 2013The Reitz Union Rion Ballroom was filled with about 70 students Monday night who were blinded by bandanas, with socks on their hands or gesticulating wildly, all while eating roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to perform at UF in January
By Sydney Dixon | Nov. 25, 2013“The Greatest Show on Earth” will make its way to Gainesville for the first time in January.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Suspended guard to return against JU
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 24, 2013After missing the Gators’ first five games due to a suspension dating back to the summer, Scottie Wilbekin will play in No. 16 Florida’s road matchup against Jacksonville tonight at 7.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
‘Rock of Ages’ coming to UF in January
By Amanda Arevalo | Nov. 24, 2013A new musical will be rocking the stage of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts come Jan. 10.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY
McGee overcomes loss, injury to anchor UF cross country team
By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 24, 2013Cory McGee thought about one person as she walked up to the starting line at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow on Aug. 11.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Degree might not play major role in career, study says
By Elizabeth Brown | Nov. 24, 2013Although college students might view their major as a seal of fate, a new survey says that might not be the case.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Babysitting option gives graduate students a Thanksgiving break
By Emily Behrens | Nov. 24, 2013Baby Gator nursery and Graduate Assistants United are teaming up to provide reduced child care today and Tuesday for UF graduate assistants.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Ocala man swipes Salty Dog cover money
By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 24, 2013One bouncer’s shift turned into a chase across UF’s campus this weekend after police reported an Ocala man stole more than $1,000 in cover charges.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Skipping class may trim students' Thanksgiving Break
By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 24, 2013UF students and faculty are preparing to travel home for Thanksgiving. But Wednesday could lose its status as part of the holiday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Students for a Democratic Society rallies at Tigert Hall for tuition equity
By Colleen Wright | Nov. 24, 2013The UF Students for a Democratic Society’s battle for tuition equity for undocumented students continued Friday when the group pushed for space at the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.
