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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

How to remedy the dreaded post-holiday slump

By Webb | Jan. 5, 2011

After the stockings have been stowed and the fireworks extinguished, it may be tough to get out of bed in the morning. Sadly, the days of overeating, not working out and sleeping in are gone, only to be replaced by the chaos that is the first week of classes: alarms that seem to go off too early, book-buying and hunting for new classrooms. Here comes the post-holiday funk. Try just one of these remedies, and we’re sure your former holiday cheer will be restored.

NEWS

Correction

Jan. 5, 2011

A story in Wednesday’s Alligator incorrectly reported the URL of the older version of UF Webmail. It should have read: legacy.webmail.ufl.edu.

METRO

Mayor meets President Obama

By C.J. Pruner | Jan. 5, 2011

As President Barack Obama made his way around the room of dignitaries, politicians and guests at a White House reception in December, Gainesville Mayor Craig Lowe had no idea what the commander in chief would say to him.

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Fifth Ave.: Fashion Dos and Don’ts in 2011

By Dana Burke | Jan. 5, 2011

Lady Gaga, chew on this: Meat dresses are so last year. All of those opposed to wearing carnage as clothing, say goodbye to the antics of 2010 and hello to a sharper, more stylish 2011. Make better style a top New Year’s resolution with the Avenue’s list of fashion dos and don’ts. With it, you’ll be sure to avoid a fashion faux pas and maybe even end up on 2011’s best dressed list.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Police investigate death of student

By Alexander Klausner | Jan. 5, 2011

An ongoing investigation of the death of a UF student is expected to be ruled a homicide, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Censory overload

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 5, 2011

So much for great American novels being sacred.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

WelcOHMing in the New Year

By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 5, 2011

Just as the first second of 2011 kicked off with a certain “Jersey Shore” nugget dropping down in a giant MTV ball, it hit you, right after that desperate, sloppy smooch. It’s New Year’s resolution time, baby. It’s the year for closet-cleaning and working more on saving the cash flow than slurping it down at Salty Dog. And most importantly, getting those post-holiday bods into shape. Of course, getting fit is no uncommon resolution. And, not surprisingly, within the first couple of days on campus, the gym crowd has exploded, and the number of runners necessary to dodge on the walk to class could be compared to a game of “Frogger.”

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The scoop on your New Year’s resolutions

By LAUREN GOLD | Jan. 5, 2011

The only thing more important than what you did on New Year’s Eve is what you’re going to do in the new year. Sure, it’s just a date. But a new year means a fresh start: new friends, new experiences, and, most importantly, new resolutions. Though they may be clichéd and are more often broken than kept, there are a few worth trying. Lucky for you, we’ve sifted through the duds and picked out the best. Check out our picks for top new year’s resolutions.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Gamer Bait: Donkey Kong is back, better than when you were 10

By Andrew Wyzan | Jan. 5, 2011

Between the days of soul-crushing finals and the start of a new semester, in that two-week slice of heaven called “the holidays,” I learned to appreciate the finer things in life: sleeping until noon, watching movies on the couch and good, old-fashioned monster stomping.

METRO

Airport to get body scanner

By Hannah Winston | Jan. 5, 2011

If you plan on flying out of Gainesville in the future, expect to receive a full-body scan on your way out.

METRO

Local sales tax decreases half a penny in 2011

By Morgan Watkins | Jan. 5, 2011

As Christmas lights fade and New Year’s resolutions are broken within days of their inception, Alachua County welcomes another herald of 2011: a cheaper sales tax.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

System overload causes headaches on first day of class

By Mina Radman | Jan. 5, 2011

At a time when students and faculty make the most use of ISIS, a technological setback crashed the system Wednesday morning.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The A-list

By Melinda Cartensen | Jan. 5, 2011

Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Power Shift: Republicans should tread carefully in new role

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 5, 2011

After years of performance that could be best described as wildly inconsistent and at worst can be compared to a Big Ten team in a bowl game, the Democrats relinquished control of the House Wednesday in an episode that spliced together the ceremonious with the awkward.

METRO

Feat Photo: Juggling in the Rain

By Matt Tripp | Jan. 5, 2011

Santa Fe student Graham Smith, 24, juggles, walks and drinks coffee in the rain while juggling on Wednesday afternoon.

METRO

With rain in the forecast, county lifts burn ban

By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 5, 2011

The burn ban prohibiting open burning and the use of New Year’s fireworks, sparklers and other pyrotechnics unless permitted by the Florida Department of Forestry was lifted Tuesday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF commits bond during All-America game preparation

By TOM GREEN | Jan. 4, 2011

LAKE BUENA VISTA — For four UF oral commitments, this week has been a preview of what’s in store during the next four years.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Pro-style changes in store

By ADAM BERRY | Jan. 4, 2011

Hey, Gators fans: Will Muschamp isn’t the only high-energy new boss in town.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators enjoy rare repeat success with win over URI

By GREG LUCA | Jan. 4, 2011

In many other weeks, a victory at home over Rhode Island might be just a run-of-the-mill occurrence.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Recruits pleased with Muschamp’s coaching staff

By TOM GREEN | Jan. 4, 2011

LAKE BUENA VISTA — When Urban Meyer resigned as Florida’s coach last month, recruits were shocked and confused by the news. But as Will Muschamp assembled his staff this week, recruits took notice — and they liked what they saw.

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