OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Response to Monday's editorial
By Brittany Morrisey | Oct. 9, 2012One of the points in Monday’s editorial really bothered me.
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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Beaty East residents forced to relocate
By Katie Campbell | Oct. 9, 2012Students in Beaty Towers East might not want to get too comfortable.
METRO
Florida Writers Festival welcomes five writers
By Laura Hogan | Oct. 9, 2012The Florida Writers Festival will start at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters at 7:30 p.m.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Artist to paint trees blue temporarily to show their importance
By Katina Prokos | Oct. 9, 2012People might expect trees on UF’s campus to turn orange this fall. What they may not expect is some trees turning blue.
NEWS
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SFC
RTS breaks record with more than 10 million riders
By Alex Catalano | Oct. 9, 2012Chip Skinner, RTS spokesman, said more people are riding the bus now because of the economy. He said it’s simply more expensive to own a car.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Food policies change for libraries
By Sujie Wu | Oct. 9, 2012Finding a balance between late-night food options and library policy became a concern when Library West renewed its extended hours for UF students this Fall.
NEWS
Secrets Even Good GFs Keep
By Chloe Finch | Oct. 9, 2012The cover of the October issue of Cosmopolitan advertised not only “78 Crazy-Hot Sex Facts” and “What Your Breasts Need Most at Night,” but in the bottom left-hand corner, next to Zooey Deschanel’s pink-clad thigh, read, “Secrets Even a Good Boyfriend Keeps From You.” I was intrigued.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Jewish Gators jive for holiday
By Jenna Lyons | Oct. 9, 2012Eli Oppenheimer celebrated the most recent High Holiday by busting a move.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Freshman developing into potent blocker after slow start
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 9, 2012Coach Mary Wise said blocking is typically a veteran strength. Freshman Gabby Mallette didn’t get the memo.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Tymrak quickly rounds back into form after return from injury
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 9, 2012Erika Tymrak needed to prove she was not a rusted boot.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
After quiet game, UF's Driskel looking for ways to improve
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Oct. 9, 2012Florida defeated LSU on Saturday, and it did so despite minimal production from Jeff Driskel. He wasn’t satisfied with just getting the win.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students protest Afghanistan war
By Rachel Kurland | Oct. 9, 2012Skye Schmelzer rallied with other student members of the organization to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan and prevent other U.S. imperialism in Syria.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Pedro Bravo indicted for murder
By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 9, 2012Pedro A. Bravo will face capital and first-degree felony charges for his alleged connection to the Christian Aguilar case.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Voter registration deadline is today for Nov. 6 elections
By Katina Prokos | Oct. 9, 2012Florida residents who want to vote in the Nov. 6 general election have until 5 p.m. today to register.
METRO
Alachua County still untouched by fungal meningitis outbreak
By Webb | Oct. 9, 2012The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reached a tally Monday of more than 100 people infected with fungal meningitis, though Florida has remained relatively unaffected.
METRO
Gainesville residents fight bullying
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 9, 2012Gainesville residents will raise awareness of bullying during the Unity Day Rally and March Against Bullying on Wednesday.
METRO
Venezuelan students disappointed with election
By Joanna Berkowitz | Oct. 9, 2012Venezuelan citizens across Florida flocked to Louisiana to vote in the Sunday presidential elections. Citizens used to be able to vote in Miami, but that consulate office was closed earlier this year due to political disagreements.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF class lets students connect
By Michael Scott Davidson | Oct. 9, 2012The UF Digital Worlds Institute research and technology coordinator is developing the Virtual Distance Learning Classroom, a digital system that will allow students to congregate online in virtual reality classrooms from the comfort of their couches.
METRO
Piccadilly closes 13th Street location due to bankruptcy
By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 9, 2012On Sunday, the 13th Street location closed its doors for good, on Sunday, the 13th Street location closed its doors for good.
NEWS
Old School Reads: Books from the 1800s
By Mary Elysee Velasco | Oct. 9, 2012The term old school may bring back memories of shouldered boomboxes and oversized jackets, but this list of old school reads will take you on a blast from the past. Throwbacks from the 1990s? More like catapult-backs from the 1890s.
