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Sundance film, 'Circumstance,' explores Iranian culture

By Karilla Dyer | Oct. 23, 2011

Forbidden love is a common theme in many dramatic films, but Audience Award winner at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, " "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-cYUVOg4Q" target= "_blank">Circumstance," explores a fresh take on the impact society can have on true love. An engrossing portrayal of homosexuality in modern Iran, "Circumstance" is a success in almost every way. This film gives an in-depth view of the struggles among Iranian youth and the cultural boundaries that barricade them from their own personal freedoms.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students repair local widow's home as part of National Rebuilding Day

By Benjamin S. Brasch | Oct. 23, 2011

A leaky roof and a broken heater might not sound like a big deal, but when you're an 80-year-old widow and winter is fast approaching, they are.

METRO

Police searching for man who stole money outside of Campus USA

By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 23, 2011

The Gainesville Police Department is searching for a man suspected of grand theft by stealing money a customer left in a Campus USA Credit Union dispensing tube.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Two UF grad students among finalists for Sound in Space music competition

By Aubrey Primer | Oct. 23, 2011

Instead of performing a traditional music recital, two students will be playing their hearts out over 32 loudspeakers.

NEWS | ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Student wins free Red Mango smoothies until April

By Mina Radman | Oct. 23, 2011

Eduardo Perez won't pay for another Red Mango smoothie until April.

Senior outside hitter Kristy Jaeckel’s impressive serving performance helped lead the Gators to a come-from-behind second-set victory on Sunday.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Jaeckel lifts Florida to eighth straight win

Oct. 23, 2011

Quickly rising, Mary Wise got vocal.

Freshman Taylor Burke (No. 0) did not start against LSU, and senior Brooke Chancey allowed the Tigers’ only goal in a 1-0 loss.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Chancey surrenders game winner in first loss to LSU in 15 years

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Oct. 23, 2011

On Senior Day, coach Becky Burleigh’s decision to give one senior a chance to shine proved costly.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Embree lone Gator to move on to finals

By MEGAN WALSH< | Oct. 23, 2011

Although a Gator played in each of the quarterfinal games Sunday at the USTA/ITA Southeast Regional Championships, only junior Lauren Embree will make a trip to the finals Monday after back-to-back wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF golf settles for eighth place at SEC/PAC-12 Challenge

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 23, 2011

The No. 10 Gators ended their final day at the SEC/PAC-12 Challenge in the top 10, but that wasn’t the finish coach Jan Dowling and her team were aiming for.

NEWS

Safety suggestions in light of serial-rape investigation

By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 23, 2011

The University Police Department issued a notice Thursday warning residents to remain on guard despite the arrest of Michael Alan Frye, a suspect who officials believe may be connected to five rapes that have occurred since July in Marion County and Gainesville.