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LIFESTYLE
Platonic partnerships can be beneficial, experts say
Feb. 16, 2011Ladies, don’t be shy. Go ahead and show your “we’re-just-friends” guy some love. Sure, girls have to have their girl BFFs, but some say women may be remiss in ducking platonic friendships with guys. For one, that male chum of yours has something none of your estrogen-fueled cohorts do: less emotion.
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LIFESTYLE
More coffee smarter choice economically, but not health-wise, experts say
By Brittany Brave | Feb. 16, 2011Susan Gonzalez is obsessed with it.
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ART AND THEATER
For a positive awakening, see “A Melancholy Play”
By Mae Basiratmand | Feb. 16, 2011“Every night, I laugh,” said Rachael Jones, a senior BFA acting major and the director of “Melancholy Play.”
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Gleeful Usurpers
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 16, 2011Two decades of musical breakthroughs have been overshadowed by kids shrieking annoying mashups.
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LIFESTYLE
Woman’s life “All About Elephants”
By Kelly Richard | Feb. 16, 2011Mid-afternoon, Bunny, Luke and Roxy sway their rotund, wrinkly bodies in anticipation. They know feeding time is approaching. But their shifting weight is not only out of excitement: It’s also out of necessity. Each of the three Asian elephants weighs about 10,000 pounds.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Graduate student proud to belong to SG party
By Amanda Ford | Feb. 16, 2011I choose to Unite because results matter. I don’t want false promises or dirty politics. I choose a party that believes in following through, campaigning hard and respecting people along the way. I choose Unite. I’ve been a part of the late-night and early-morning campaigning. More importantly, I’ve seen the dedication and long hours Unite members put in once appointed to get the results for their constituents.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gun owners not trained to act as law enforcement
By Tim Johnson | Feb. 16, 2011Conceal and carry proponents often say an armed public can help prevent or reduce casualties in open-shooter scenarios, acting as de facto police officers when no actual officers are near. While the conceal and carry licensing
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EDITORIALS
Closed Borders: Digital books can’t replace tangible pages
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 16, 2011If you’re a bibliophile, you’ve probably heard the news that Borders declared bankruptcy. While the story may appear to be just another sign of an ailing economy, it’s also an indicator that we stand on the edge of a new era.
NEWS
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FEATURES
LGBTQ magazine to relaunch during Pride Awareness Month
By Nicole La Hoz | Feb. 16, 2011Reading naturally influences Christina Montana, and she wants to use her interest to make something that could help others.
METRO
St. Francis House seeks to reword meal limit rule
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 16, 2011A dispute over the amount of meals Gainesville soup kitchens can serve may come to an end — in about four months.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Water fountains save thousands of bottles
By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 16, 2011It’s 5:48 p.m. Wednesday. On the first floor of the Reitz Union — just outside the food court entrance closest to the Collonade — a green, glowing counter reads 78,698.
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CAMPUS
HIV testing event sees disappointing turnout
By Kelley Davis | Feb. 16, 2011Fewer than 10 UF students showed up for free HIV testing in the Reitz Union basement Wednesday afternoon.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Candidates find common ground at debate
By Hannah Winston | Feb. 16, 2011Despite all the rhetoric that has been tossed around in the past few weeks, Ben Meyers and Dave Schneider share many of the same views when it comes to student rights.
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LIFESTYLE
The secret behind dating websites
By Brittany Brave | Feb. 16, 2011Secrets of the Swamp: stripped
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LIFESTYLE
Spring Break Sexy: Realistic ways to look your best in two weeks
By Mae Basiratmand | Feb. 16, 2011The sudden influx of people at the gym during the last week of February and spring break's rapid approach are not unrelated. Like every year, the sudden need for every girl to resemble a Victoria's Secret Angel or for all guys to have muscles protruding from their shirts goes hand-in hand with skin season. But rather than trying to drop 20 pounds in time for spring break or miraculously bench pressing 300 pounds without practice, try some of these simple (and realistic) tips to look and feel your best in just two weeks.
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LIFESTYLE
After syphilis scare, health experts advise retests
By Webb | Feb. 16, 2011Thousands of people are receiving treatment for syphilis, but a number of those may have falsely tested positive for the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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FASHION
Fifth Avenue: The polished look
By Dana Burke | Feb. 16, 2011The outfit is perfect, the shoes are to die for and the jewelry matches to a tee. But one thing is missing: the overlooked accessory, nail polish.
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FASHION
Lens Flair
By Dana Burke | Feb. 16, 2011For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Civil rights activists discuss experiences
By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 16, 2011There is still room for improvement in areas many fought to make progress in during the Civil Rights Movement, according to civil rights activists who spoke Wednesday night at Pugh Hall.
