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NEWS | CAMPUS

The ballad of the rabid sports fan

Nov. 4, 2012

Last Saturday night I sent a text to my brother that read, “My heart is beyond broken.”

A group of Hare Krishnas chant and dance at the 12-hour Kirtan of the Musical Meditation Festival on Saturday at the Krishna House, 214 NW 14th St.

METRO

Krishnas chant the day away for festival

By Noelia Trujillo | Nov. 4, 2012

More than 100 people attended the Musical Meditation Festival, at which devotees conducted Gainesville Krishna’s first 12-hour Kirtan, or chanting for the glorification of God, said chaplain Carl Woodham.

NEWS | CAMPUS

No matter what, never forget the good in people

Nov. 4, 2012

Many people speak of the moments that will impact the rest of your life. After these said moments happen, the way you think, the way you react and the way you see other people will all change.

Omarius Hines runs by two Missouri defenders en route to a 36-yard touchdown in UF’s 14-7 win on Saturday in The Swamp.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: UF needs bold changes on offense

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 4, 2012

Forget a one-dimensional offense. Florida is a one-dimensional football team.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Former city commissioner, state representative seeks county seat

By Webb | Nov. 4, 2012

Charles “Chuck” Chestnut was born and raised in Alachua County and doesn’t plan on leaving.

Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard tackles Missouri quarterback James Franklin during Florida's 14-7 win on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Bullard finished with 1.5 tackles for loss.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Freshmen defensive ends bolstering Gators pass rush

By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 4, 2012

Jonathan Bullard had more than Missouri on his mind.

K. Siva Prasad is a 76-year-old retired engineer. He said he hopes to break the political gridlock in the County Commission by running as a non-party affiliated candidate.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Engineer hopes to win seat with nonpartisan platform

By Webb | Nov. 4, 2012

K. Siva Prasad is used to being at a disadvantage.

Dean Cheshire graduated from UF with an undergraduate degree in political science and a master’s of business administration. He said he hopes to bring a fiscally responsible student voice to the commission.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

UF alumnus hopes to bring new voice to commission

By Webb | Nov. 4, 2012

When Dean Cheshire was a student senator at UF, he never thought he would actually run for political office.

Offensive lineman James Wilson gets helped off the field Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida beat Missouri 14-7.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida rises one spot in AP, BCS rankings; Injury update

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 4, 2012

Florida moved up one spot to No. 6 in the BCS rankings on Sunday, as LSU dropped from No. 5 to No. 7 after a 21-17 loss to No. 1 Alabama.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF&Shands brings back pancreas transplant program

By Michael Scott Davidson | Nov. 4, 2012

The pancreas transplant program at UF&Shands has reopened and is accepting patients.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gator Growl fights to raise money for veterans

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Nov. 4, 2012

As Friday’s Gator Growl approaches, organizers are pushing a program that would donate even more to its philanthropy, the Wounded Warrior Project.

Linebacker Jon Bostic (1) attempts to hurdle Missouri wideout Dorial Green-Beckham (15) after making an interception during the fourth quarter of Florida’s 14-7 win on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

More of the same: Gators grind out win

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 4, 2012

On Saturday, the Gators did the same things they had done all season.

NEWS

Episode 4 of "Walking Dead" Season 3

By RJ Schaffer | Nov. 4, 2012

Just when things seemed to be on solid ground with Rick and the crew, everything went horribly wrong.

Donna Perry, 44, and Keonna Perry, 11, wait in line for early voting outside of the Supervisor of Elections Office, County Administration Building location Friday night. “[Keonna’s] just along for the learning experience,” Donna Perry said.

METRO

Early voting drew about 40,000

By Jewel Midelis | Nov. 4, 2012

On the last day of early voting, Gainesville residents lingered in a block-long line to cast their ballots.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Senior bucket list: On campus

By Marisa Gottesman | Nov. 4, 2012

Sometimes I forgot how much there is to do on campus outside of going to class.

Florida’s women’s soccer team celebrates after winning the SEC Tournament with a 3-0 victory in the final against Auburn on Sunday at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Florida soccer claims SEC championship with win against Auburn

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Nov. 4, 2012

In last season’s Southeastern Conference Tournament final, Auburn dashed Florida’s hopes with a 3-2 upset of the fourth-seeded Gators.

NEWS

Coffee spots to check out: Part 2

By Charlene Hewitt | Nov. 4, 2012

I covered a handful of local coffee joints last week, but our collective appetite for coffee necessitates a part 2!

Sara Bareilles speaks to students about voting for President Barack Obama on Saturday evening in Room 361 of the Reitz Union. After her speech, Bareilles rode around Gainesville in a van, encouraging people to vote early.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Pop star visits, urges students to vote

Nov. 4, 2012

Students on UF’s campus Saturday evening were at risk of guerrilla tactics: pop musician Sara Bareilles hanging out of a van window, shouting excitedly at them to vote.

NEWS | ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Kids take over museum at book-signing event

By Andrea Carroz | Nov. 4, 2012

Coloring, bookmarks, face masks and owl puppets attracted children to the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art on Sunday.

Evan Poirier, 30, spray paints a political mural in support of First Friday: Red, White and Vote downtown on Friday night. “I wanted something bipartisan that would get people out and voting,” Poirier said.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Youth more likely to trust Obama, study says

By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 4, 2012

Young adults trust President Barack Obama more than Republican candidate Mitt Romney, but Romney supporters are more likely to vote Tuesday, according to a recent survey.

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