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Uber, Lindsey Graham, TLC in Darts & Laurels 10/31/2014

Oct. 30, 2014

So we can’t pretend this week was the best, with Ebola panic continuing, rockets blowing up and midterms still killing our souls. But’s lets focus on the positive! We’ve got our first real cold front coming through, meaning Halloween and Fest will feel like fall instead of a sweltering rainforest. So here’s to your that-eighth-candy-bar-is-definitely-a-good-idea edition of...

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UFitness: 10 last-minute fitness-inspired Halloween costumes

By Noelia Trujillo | Oct. 30, 2014

The streets of Gainesville will fill with people donning a variety of getups tonight – naughty kittens, fierce superheroes and Disney favorites – but we all know buying these cute costumes can get pricey.

The Florida women's cross country team accepts its first-place trophy at the 2014 Mountain Dew Invitational

Sports

Young, deep Florida rosters set to compete in SEC Championship today

By BEN MURPHY | Oct. 30, 2014

With seven first timers in the event, the Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams will be viewed as an underdog today in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the 2014 SEC Championships.

Diego Hidalgo prepares to serve during the SEC Fall Classic at UF's Ring Tennis Complex

Sports

All four Gators advance through first round of Clay Court Invite

By Mary Francis | Oct. 30, 2014

Walt Disney World may be the "happiest place on earth" for the youth, but for the four Gators at the 2014 USTA Collegiate Clay Court Invitational, it’s too early to tell if they’re under the Magic Kingdom’s spell.

Sports

UF swim team returns to the pool versus rival Georgia

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Oct. 30, 2014

The Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving team returns to the pool today in Athens, Georgia, the first meet in two weeks since the Gators beat the Kentucky Wildcats on Oct. 16th. Florida will face the Georgia men’s squad (2-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) which is ranked fourth nationally while Georgia’s women’s team (4-0, 2-0 SEC) is ranked second in the country. The Bulldogs are coming off a dual meet with North Carolina State with Georgia’s women pulling out their fourth straight win while the men suffered their first loss on Oct. 18.

Meggie Dougherty Howard attempts to get the ball from a Vanderbilt player during UF's 6-1 win on Thursday.

Sports

Florida soccer swamps Vanderbilt despite rain delay

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 30, 2014

Despite a rain delay of more than an hour, Florida came to play, capping off its regular season with a 6-1 victory against Vanderbilt Thursday night at James G. Pressly Stadium.

Kelvin Taylor rushes during Florida's 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.

Sports

Picks Column: Georgia

Oct. 30, 2014

SITE: Everbank Field (cap. 67,164)

Devin Robinson poses during the Florida men's basketball team's media day

News

Freshmen showing promise, still have room for improvement

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Oct. 30, 2014

With eight underclassmen listed on Florida basketball’s current 17-man roster, the Gators will rely greatly on young talent in the wake of losing four starting seniors to the class of 2014.

Will Muschamp walks off the field following Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Oct. 18.

Sports

UF, UGA renew rivalry in Jacksonville Saturday

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 30, 2014

To the Florida Gators, Jacksonville’s Hart Bridge is more than just a scenic route on the way to their annual matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Metro

Police roundup: child sexual assault; theft from parked car

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 30, 2014

A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police said he sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s 9-year-old relative.

The Avenue

Ominous bells over campus

By Gabriella Nunez | Oct. 30, 2014

Every day, Century Tower chimes peacefully throughout campus. But on Friday, Century Tower will be chiming a different, spookier tune.

Metro

Police: Woman damages Wal-Mart property with bat

By Melissa Mihm | Oct. 29, 2014

A Gainesville woman was arrested Tuesday night after police said she smashed three glass jewelry cases with an aluminum bat at the Southwest Archer Road Wal-Mart.

The Avenue

Ghost tales of Gainesville

By Jasmine Wildflower Osmond | Oct. 29, 2014

On the spookiest night of the year, the ghosts and ghouls of Gainesville gleefully greet the town, but which are truth or fiction is still under speculation.

The Avenue

Puppet company showcases Halloween-themed burlesque

By Edwin Exaus | Oct. 29, 2014

Burlesque, an aerialist show and a masquerade ball create the perfect Halloween trifecta — and puppets will perform them all Saturday.

Safety barriers cover manholes emitting hot steam on the sidewalk along Stadium Road.

University

Manholes around campus blocked for pedestrian safety

By Ariana Figuera | Oct. 29, 2014

Four manholes off Stadium Road have been barricaded and labeled with warning signs to protect students and faculty from hot steam.

The Avenue

‘Come and visit your good friend Sweeney’ on campus

By Natalie Cardenas | Oct. 29, 2014

The demon barber of Fleet Street will be at UF through Sunday.

The Avenue

National ballet company performs Halloween shows at UF

By Tenley Ross | Oct. 29, 2014

In a one-night-only event, Dance Alive National Ballet will present two original Halloween stories for the first time, and audience costumes are encouraged.

Opinion

Endorsing Amendments 1 and 2

Oct. 29, 2014

In addition to all the races for elected office on the Florida ballot this November, voters will also decide whether to approve three amendments to the state Constitution. Each of these amendments requires the approval of 60 percent of voters to be added.

News

Swamp of love: Couple Halloween costumes we’re all tired of seeing

By Kat Anthony | Oct. 29, 2014

Halloween allows us to take ourselves out of the struggles of midterms and parking tickets, and puts us in a place we wouldn’t experience otherwise. But sometimes couples take this “new place” too far. Here are the costumes we hope to save our eyes from at Midtown on Friday:

University

Pulitzer Prize winner talks about America

By Bryan Faux | Oct. 29, 2014

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Hedrick Smith stopped by Pugh Hall on Wednesday night to talk about the state of America.