METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Two city-bought iPads in limbo after city elections
By Webb | Feb. 1, 2012Commissioners can purchase or give up iPads after term.
COVID-19
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
NBC's ‘Smash' shows on- and off-stage sentiment
By Alyssa Holcomb | Feb. 1, 2012The separate worlds of the on- and off-Broadway stages collide in the form of "Smash," NBC's new musical TV show that mixes elements of shows such as "Glee" and "The Voice."
NEWS
Memes for your major
By Colleen Wright | Feb. 1, 2012Obsessed with majoring in anthropology? There's a meme for that.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF's minority students also hope to break into showbiz
By Raksheen Ayaz | Feb. 1, 2012One of every three people in the United States is a minority, yet TV networks cast predominantly white individuals in their shows.
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FOOD
Off the Main Road: Discover Blue Highway, a Pizzeria
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Feb. 1, 2012Blue Highway Pizzeria has been serving pizza, sandwiches and other Italian classics since 2004 in Micanopy and since 2009 in Gainesville's Tioga Town Center.
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MUSIC
Did a three-year hiatus help The Big Sleep's new album?
By Rachel Godfrey | Feb. 1, 2012Psychedelic electronic beats and ethereal harmonies come together in an inexplicably fitting combination in The Big Sleep's "Nature Experiments."
NEWS
Do-it-yourself Girl Scout cookies: Samoas
By Becca Goldring | Feb. 1, 2012Homemade Samoas are a bit time consuming but definitely cost effective, and they're currently convenient with Gainesville's unexplained Girl Scout shortage.
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LIFESTYLE
The art of flying solo, Topic 3: That daily bump and grind
By Kay Bea | Feb. 1, 2012My opinion is on the fence when it comes to dance clubs.
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MUSIC
AM/FM Music Showcase displays talented local artists
By Kendrick Brown | Feb. 1, 2012On Feb.19, :08 nightclub will host a free alternative — the AM/FM Music Showcase — to music festivals like Bonnaroo, Coachella and SXSW for Gainesville music enthusiasts
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FASHION
Fifth Avenue Fashion: Sporty Style for the Gator Girl
By Dana Burke | Feb. 1, 2012Try these athletic-influenced style tips to look stunning in any sporting situation and score big in your wardrobe.
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MUSIC
Tampa's music environment becomes more diverse
By Michael Newman | Feb. 1, 2012You may have missed it, but not too long ago Men's Health magazine released the results of a semi-scientific study that ranked America's saddest cities based on statistics such as suicide rates, unemployment rates and the rates of households using antidepressants.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Unite Party announces executive candidates for spring election
By Samantha Shavell | Feb. 1, 2012The Unite Party announced its first all-minority executive candidates between classes Wednesday afternoon.
METRO
Alachua County Fairgrounds to relocate in a few years
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 1, 2012The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will be moving, but not for a few years.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Bartley providing offensive spark for Florida women's basketball
By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 1, 2012When Lanita Bartley shoots, she scores.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Transfer Wiegand seeking new challenge with Florida lacrosse
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 1, 2012Gabi Wiegand just wanted a challenge.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Embree, Florida women's tennis sweeps UCF
By ELI MARGER | Feb. 1, 2012In its second clean sweep in as many matches, the No. 1 Gators women’s tennis team looked crisp, dominant and ready to face its first ranked opponent of the year. The 7-0 victory over UCF brought Florida to 2-0 on the season ahead of a challenging 10- day schedule
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF's Cuba Conference connects Cuban-American students to culture
By Kristen Morrell | Feb. 1, 2012A panel discussion Tuesday night educated Cuban-American students on how to connect to their heritage by interacting with Cuban youth.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Four-star DE Williams picks USC over UF
By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 1, 2012DAYTONA BEACH — Seated at stage right, Leonard Williams punched his ticket to the left coast.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students Party announces candidates for Spring SG elections
By Samantha Shavell | Jan. 31, 2012Senior economics major Alex Cornillie will run as the Students Party candidate for Student Body president with political science and economics junior Jesse Schmitt as his vice president.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Man charged in connection with series of bicycle thefts
By Webb | Jan. 31, 2012A Gainesville man was arrested Thursday in connection with multiple bike thefts at UF and off-campus apartments.
