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THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Suggested student cinema

By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Aug. 22, 2007

If you haven't discovered this yet, a keen knowledge of movies can definitely enhance your college education. Throughout your years of schooling, whether you are a freshman, grad student or anything in between, you will find movies are a staple conversation piece. They bring us together and give us all something in common - or at the very least, give you something to chat about with that cute classmate sitting next to you.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Receiving corps boasts depth, speed

By BRYAN JONES Alligator Staff Writer | Aug. 22, 2007

UF coach Urban Meyer remembers looking down at his play sheet during a 2005 game and simply shaking his head.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Musical canned meat superstars pay Gainesville a visit

By VILMA JARVINEN | Aug. 22, 2007

Even with a nomination for a Latin Grammy, an appearance on MTV2 and extensive touring worldwide (including to the prestigious Roskilde Festival in Denmark), Miami's electronic/Latin darlings Spam Allstars still enjoy appearing in Gainesville regularly.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Young defensive linemen forced to fill big shoes

Aug. 22, 2007

The 2006 UF defensive line will probably be best remembered for chasing Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith all over the field in the BCS National Championship Game.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Moore leads tailbacks

Aug. 22, 2007

It was the morning of Jan. 9, and Gainesville was still partying.

METRO

Nelson visits Gainesville to meet with officials

By HOLLY GIBBS | Aug. 22, 2007

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson met with local Gainesville officials Wednesday to discuss community issues such as homelessness and global warming.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Dave Matthews Band to play at UF

By KIM WILMATH | Aug. 22, 2007

At 10 a.m. Friday, students will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to see the Dave Matthews Band at the O'Connell Center on Sept. 11, according to a UF press release. The show will also include a guest performance by The Wailers.