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NEWS | CAMPUS

Google cars will change communication

May 15, 2013

If you’re a freshman at UF, you might be able to buy a self-driving car soon after you graduate. Google co-founder Sergey Brin predicted last fall that his company’s autonomous vehicles would be available to “everyday people” by 2017. The smart cars, guided by advanced software and undulating infrared lasers, have driven more than 300,000 miles without crashing. This could entail greater safety and convenience for UF students, including the ability to nap as your vehicle ushers you home from a late-night study session at Library West.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels 5/16/13

May 15, 2013

It’s been almost a whole month since our last edition of Darts & Laurels. We at the Alligator newsroom love to throw flowers at the do-gooders and little shafts of metal at the not-so-do-gooders. So, without further ado, we present our we-can-hardly-hold-back-any-longer edition of:

NEWS | CAMPUS

Br8kups hard to deal with on Facebook, study shows

By Ellen Villafuerte | May 15, 2013

Facebook users who declare their love online may have a harder time getting over a breakup.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UFPA announces season

May 15, 2013

UF Performing Arts recently announced it will put on 76 performances during its 2013-2014 season lineup.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Fight with girlfriend lands teen in jail

By Kelcee Griffis | May 15, 2013

A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly took his girlfriend’s car keys and physically restrained her from leaving his house.

Kelsey Horton connects with a pitch in Florida's 5-2 win against Auburn on April 15, 2012. Horton hit a home run in Florida's 10-4 win against Missouri in the SEC Tournament final on Saturday.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Senior outfielder leads inexperienced Gators in postseason

By LANDON WATNICK< | May 15, 2013

With Florida down 2-0 to Missouri in the bottom of the second Saturday night, senior outfielder Kelsey Horton came to bat with a chance to even the score.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Changing your diet for summer: don’t fall prey to bad habits

By Katherine Kallergis | May 15, 2013

The summer is the time to relax, start a job or internship or take a couple of classes. After finals, it can be hard to move back home and readjust to our typical diets. Most of us go through phases of what we eat on a daily basis, but now is the time to try something new (and not the cookie butter at Trader Joe’s). We’ve come up with three ways to adjust our diets to the summer, starting with the best: drinks.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

What To Watch This Week: Gatsby

By Brock Seng | May 15, 2013

Summer is a time for movies and a time for love. This week’s What To Watch movie combines them both.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Green Clean Homes provides eco-friendly cleaning options

By Brooke Perry | May 15, 2013

Spring cleaning is a phrase that most dread hearing, but for Gainesville residents, the process can now be completed in an efficient, “green” way.

Correction: The original version of this photo mislabeled the establishment as World of Beer. We have since realized it is House of Beer.

THE AVENUE | NIGHTLIFE

Impressive turnout on Saturday night at new World of Beer

By Kathleen Boyle | May 15, 2013

World of Beer is the newest bar in Newberry that boasts more than 500 bottles and 40 drafts from around the globe. After its grand opening Monday, May 6, this watering hole was christened into, and perhaps now leads the ranks of, the top places to satisfy a thirsty, variety-craving beer palate.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

The Hippodrome Theatre turns 40 this Saturday

By Elizabeth Brown | May 15, 2013

We know it as the historic building nestled between the high-end restaurants and hole-in-the-wall clubs that flood the streets on many weekends. But the Hippodrome State Theatre is a cultural hub of artistic expression and theatrical excellence. And it’s having a birthday.

NEWS

New iPhone rumors unplugged

By Lawrence Chan | May 15, 2013

It’s barely been six months since the release of Apple’s iPhone 5, but already people across the spectrum of media have been bouncing news and speculation toward the next iPhone.

NEWS

Smaller portions, smaller waist

By Jessica Andrews | May 14, 2013

Everyone knows about the typical “cut out all junk food” diet, but does that actually work in the long run? The answer is no.

NEWS

Baby Gators, you will live through registration

By Sigal Carmenate | May 14, 2013

After the alphabetical chanting is over and your sassy Preview staffer has left you with a kind note of encouragement, you leave Preview weekend with a schedule of classes, too many papers to keep track of and a pleasant (or haunting) experience rooming with another person in a brick white-walled dorm room. Though that schedule may look solid, chances are you may want to switch things around. Maybe you want to pursue another major, or MMC1702 Rock n’ Roll & American Society seems too good to miss. Choosing courses can get tricky and frustrating, but there are plenty of sources to rely on when you need guidance.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

The best summer jobs for students

By Kai Su | May 14, 2013

Summer vacation is here, which means most college students have a lot of free time on their hands.

NEWS

Eating well: The Chic way

By Jennifer Hernandez | May 14, 2013

Breakfast: An omelet with juicy ham, melted cheese and warm potatoes.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

How to succeed during summer semesters

By Rachel Mitts | May 14, 2013

So, you're at UF for the summer? Everyone is enjoying sunshine and summer time and you're in your dorm reading your syllabuses for your classes this summer semester. Well, it isn't impossible to have fun this summer while still doing well in school.

NEWS

Clean with a detox this summer

By Mary Francis | May 14, 2013

It’s the season of spring but the pool-day weather and laidback attitude on the UF campus says differently.

NEWS

The post-exam caffeine detox

By Krystalle Pinilla | May 14, 2013

Coffee, tea, colas and chocolate — the basic study essentials. It only takes a few stressful weeks full of deadlines and tests for students to turn to these caffeine-saturated foods and beverages.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sewage-spill sign near Surge Area causes stink on campus

By Matt Riva | May 13, 2013

In a less-traveled corner of the UF campus, something smelled funny. A sign that read “SEWAGE SPILL AREA/DO NOT ENTER/STAY OUT OF WATER” was removed from the side of Surge Area Drive last week, according to UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes.

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