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METRO
New frozen yogurt shops to open downtown, near campus
By Estee Beck | Oct. 6, 2009Gainesville has a soft spot for frozen yogurt.
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EDITORIALS
No Tiene Taco Bell
Oct. 6, 2009A Miami man apparently wanted his Taco Bell "fourthmeal" so badly that he thought it was worth a few bullets.
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COLUMNS
Student Government lacks student relevance
By Mike Belle | Oct. 6, 2009The reason students don't participate in Student Government is that it fails to make a step toward a greater society. Apathy isn't the issue, relevance is.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
People should be more responsible
By Christopher Peralta | Oct. 6, 2009On Wednesday, The New York Times ran an article about prepaid cards and the large amount of fees they charge. Like credit cards, these cards have consumers agree to certain terms by simply using the card.
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EDITORIALS
Burger King's makeover too fancy for fast food
Oct. 6, 2009In an attempt to reign as fast food's king of the grill, Burger King Corp. officials have announced plans to overhaul its 12,000 restaurant locations.
METRO
Former UF employee arrested for molesting child
Oct. 6, 2009A former UF engineering employee was arrested Sept. 29 after police say he molested a 9-year-old girl last year.
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FOOD
Z beer brings taste to the table
By RICHARD STEHLI | Oct. 5, 2009I recently had the opportunity to visit FoCo, and one of my main activities during my three-day stay was drinking beer. Chastise me all you want, but I'm no lush. Fort Collins has a population only slightly larger than that of Gainesville, but it hosts an astounding five craft breweries. Each has an impressive selection of both standards and seasonals, but only Fort Collins Brewery distributes to Gainesville (as far as I know). I spent a whole day biking from brewery to brewery; for considerably less expense, you can have a taste without leaving the city limits.
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COLUMNS
Horror nights, crazed football fans not for weak stomachs
Oct. 5, 2009If you're like me and things like, say, roller coasters and horror movies terrify you to the point of near panic, I would advise against a trip to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Free food shouldn't be stale
By Alyssa Lai | Oct. 5, 2009While a college student appreciates anything complimentary, it certainly does not mean our standards of food are any lower than the average person. Last year, I remember walking on Turlington Plaza after my morning class and grabbing a free hot dog and soda, graciously provided by a local church. For a college student, anything that is not Ramen noodles or mac 'n cheese and is also free is as good as a New York strip steak.
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CAMPUS
Health center to offer $10 flu recovery kits to students
By ERIN ROBERTS | Oct. 5, 2009Gators moms can rest easy this flu season thanks to Florida Flu Kits.
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ART AND THEATER
UF grad, author signs copies of "chick-lit" novel
By MOLLY BRUCE | Oct. 5, 2009Families with young children, hip 20-somethings, grandparents and even a few furry four-legged friends gathered for wine tastings, hor d'oeuvres and the chance to meet Kristin Harmel, international selling author, in Orlando on Friday.
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CAMPUS
Zombie preparedness plan removed from Web site
By Andrew Wyzan | Oct. 5, 2009When the living dead rise from the grave, Doug Johnson will be ready for them.
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Hamui advances in qualifying
By GREG LUCA< | Oct. 5, 2009With injuries and inconsistency threatening to limit the number of UF entrants into the ITA All-American Tennis Championships to just one, junior Johnny Hamui is trying to make that two.
METRO
93-year-old celebrates birthday by donating about 2,000 books
By TIMOTHY TAYLOR | Oct. 5, 2009Stetson Kennedy, folklorist, human rights activist, environmentalist and author, celebrated his birthday this year by giving instead of receiving.
METRO
Man goes without shoes for more than seven months
By DALIA SABBAGH | Oct. 5, 2009Kevin O'Keefe owns nine pairs of shoes, but he hasn't worn any of them in more than seven months.
NEWS
Gainesville Fashion Week: Day 3
Oct. 5, 2009Gainesville Fashion Week joined the rest of the world Thursday night by holding Gainesville's first Fashion's Night Out.
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EDITORIALS
New character in Winne-the Pooh sequel will not trample classic series
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 5, 2009Deep in the forest of the Hundred Acre Wood, things are about to get a little sweeter. It seems as though Pooh has a new honey.
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CORRECTION
Oct. 5, 2009An article in the Oct. 5 edition of the Alligator incorrectly reported the main sponsor of the 24-Hour Film Rush as the Reitz Union Board. The main sponsor was Student Upstart Films.
