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Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Musical artists focus on dollars, not beats

It’s a well-known truth that MTV took its main focus off music long ago. For the past few years, the only time I’ve ever really watched the network has been for music videos broadcast late at night or into the early morning and to see interesting episodes of the documentary series “True Life.”


Gators sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel tries to evade Texas A&M defensive lineman Damontre Moore at Kyle Field Saturday. UF defeated the Aggies despite surrendering eight sacks.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Sacks problematic in Gators victory

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M led the nation with 51 sacks last season, and Florida failed to slow down the Aggies. The Gators surrendered eight sacks in a 20-17 victory in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday at Kyle Field.


Students watch President Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential nomination acceptance speech on a projector screen in the Matthews Suite on the fourth floor of the Reitz Union on Thursday night.
METRO  |  POLITICS

Students gather for acceptance speech

The Democratic Party’s biggest names gathered in Charlotte, N.C., to support President Barack Obama’s bid for a second term, but some of his hardest-working student supporters watched crowded around a projector screen at UF.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

Now that the winds of Tropical Storm Isaac have subsided, we can all finally focus on what’s important: Fall flavors are back at Starbucks. From Pumpkin Spice lattes to Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccinos, at least we can pretend the cooler weather is upon us.


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