NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gator Chomp ranked No. 10 on top college football traditions list
By Jensen Werley | Sep. 28, 2011Gators have yet another reason to be proud.
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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Semester shows upward trend in alcohol-related emergencies
By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 28, 2011Recent data indicates there is an increase in the number of UF students transported to the hospital for alcohol-related emergencies.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Drinking age should be lowered
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 28, 2011It might be shocking to some, but college students, regardless of whether they are older than 21, sometimes drink adult beverages.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Bachmann should be taken with grain of salt
By Alex Guilmartin | Sep. 28, 2011She's radical. She's outspoken. She's amusing. She's insane. She's even moderately attractive. She is, quite simply, absolutely entertaining.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Turnover battle key to victory in Florida-Alabama rivalry
By MATT WATTS | Sep. 28, 2011Last year, after driving 74 yards in 11 plays on the team’s first possession, Florida faced a fourth and goal from the Alabama 2-yard line. Instead of attempting a game-tying field goal, the Gators went for the touchdown, a statement score.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF College Democrats support affordable higher education
By Ford Dwyer | Sep. 28, 2011What do the Florida legislature, the Board of Trustees and Student Government have in common?
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Unity has Gators better prepared for adversity
Sep. 28, 2011The Gators have yet to fall behind in a game this year, much less face serious adversity. That could change Saturday, when No. 12 Florida takes on No. 3 Alabama.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Burke trying to bounce back after rough weekend in goal
By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 28, 2011It’s been a long time since an opposing team has been able to get four goals past Taylor Burke.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Gardeners should use compost in place of chemical fertilizers
By Kimberly Johnston | Sep. 28, 2011Ever since I was a little kid, I have been told that plants needed Miracle-Gro to grow big and strong.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Muschamp, Saban cast from same mold
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 28, 2011Were it not for Nick Saban, Will Muschamp might still be calling plays at Valdosta State.
NEWS
Clarification
Sep. 28, 2011The Alligator needs to clarify a fact in an article in Wednesday's paper about pink trash carts promoting awareness of breast cancer.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
The Mailbag: More ‘Star Wars’, animal wars and Heisman chatter
Sep. 28, 2011Welcome back. We have plenty of questions about this weekend’s game against No. 3 Alabama, so let’s get right to them.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Freshman Monserez helping solidify No. 13 Gators’ defense
Sep. 28, 2011Madison Monserez has a soft voice, bright blond hair and an infectious smile.
NEWS
Gainesville volunteer opportunities in October
By Emily Culclasure | Sep. 28, 2011October starts in just a couple of days, and you can feel it in the air as UF students prepare for a month of candy, costumes and...community service.
NEWS
Feminist film theory the 'gaze'
By ANNIE BOGGS | Sep. 28, 2011Do you ever walk down the street and feel someone staring at you?
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gainesville's hubs for fashion-forward gameday duds
By Aryanna Harrell | Sep. 28, 2011From figuring out where to buy the perfect Gator-chomping dress to deciding on a bow to finalize your outfit, finding the perfect gameday attire can sometimes prove challenging. Luckily, there are many gameday boutiques around the city that make it easy for trendy Gators to find that ideal look.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Preppin' for Bentley's UF - 'Bama Weekend country showdown
By Saphira Lazarre | Sep. 28, 2011As if the home football game between UF and the University of Alabama isn't enough this weekend, Gainesville is in for another special treat.
THE AVENUE
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SEX
He said, she said: What makes Southern charm so sexy?
By Jacob Romoser | Sep. 28, 2011With Alabama rolling into town this week, it seems fitting to discuss what gives us Southerners our sex appeal. Whether it's handsome men sporting the old-South look or lovely ladies looking like Southern belles, there's just something about the style that makes the SEC one good-looking conference.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Southern belle takes football tailgating know-how to print
By Amanda Jae Fretz | Sep. 28, 2011Christie Leigh Mueller is the epitome of class and fanaticism. She is dressed in a three-quarter-length sleeve blue cotton dress, khaki woven cinch belt, orange sandals and a string of pearls. Her hair, of course, is twisted in an adorable Southern braid.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Toasts and tailgates: One man's Gator tailgating tradition
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Sep. 28, 2011When I walk on campus, I can feel it. There's excitement, hope for a victory and enough good company to spare. The smell of charcoal, burgers and beer fills the air.
