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Tracy Morgan to join Gator Growl as comedian

The Growl, billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the world, will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The theme of the 89th Gator Growl is “United We Growl,” according to a news release.


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The Avenue

Documentary shows film industry’s “Side By Side” evolution

Directed by Chris Kenneally and produced by actor Keanu Reeves, “Side by Side” premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim. With interviews with film experts from every level, also conducted by Reeves, the documentary tracks the progression of how films are made and the impact that technological change has on not only film, but on its audience.


Junior wide receiver Andre Debose smiles as he accepts the trophy for Most Valuable Player at the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. in Jacksonville. Debose hasn't replicated the success he had in 2011. 
Sports

Column: Benching Debose right move

Andre Debose grinned from ear to ear as he celebrated on EverBank Field at the end of the 2011 season. Florida had just beaten Ohio State 24-17 in the Gator Bowl, and Debose hoisted the Most Valuable Player trophy high above his head. The hopes for his 2012 campaign flew even higher.


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The Avenue

Medical dramas take over televsion

Medical drama fans have had a big whole in their hearts ever since “House” ended its final season last May. Luckily, this fall’s lineup adds a few new prescriptions that might fill the void.


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University

Design class seeks to help

UF students in the Design Innovation course will participate in the Make a Difference project throughout the next two months. The project was introduced to the students Tuesday and encourages them to use their skills in small ways to make big differences, said Margaret Portillo, a professor and chairwoman for the Department of Interior Design.


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RETRACTION

A source in the story "Gainesville Youth Baseball's parent-run board faces setbacks," which ran in Monday's edition of the Alligator, misrepresented himself to the reporter. The online version of this story has been removed from the Alligator's website.



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