Opinion
Cohen’s ‘The Dictator’ reinforces Arabic stereotypes
May 17, 2012Most of us have probably seen the trailer for Sacha Baron Cohen’s new movie, “The Dictator.”
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Eyes on the Prize
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | May 16, 2012After four years of rewriting record books and racking up awards, Michelle Moultrie is now only missing her Hollywood ending. And there’s nothing that would beat riding off in the sunset with a championship trophy in hand.
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Gators trying to achieve balance
By JOE MORGAN | May 16, 2012All it took for No. 3 Florida’s offense to come alive was a midweek trip to Samford. Unfortunately for UF, the trek to Alabama knocked its strong pitching down a notch.
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Seymore adjusting to new role for UF in outdoor season
By KATIE AGOSTIN | May 16, 2012For sprinter Leonardo Seymore, change is nothing new. The junior’s first taste came when he transferred to Florida from Rend Lake College last year.
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Florida lacrosse looking for first Final Four berth
By JESSICA FERRALLS< | May 16, 2012The Gators know they are on the cusp of making school history and are ready to take on the challenge.
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UF women's tennis preparing for Michigan in Sweet 16; men facing Ohio State in Round of 16
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 16, 2012No. 2 Florida is ready to defend its NCAA title.
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Bo Diddley Community Plaza hosts concert series
By Webb | May 16, 2012One of the oldest and arguably best freebies in Gainesville, Free Fridays, has begun to host its summer-long concert series.
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Gainesville ranked eighth best-read city in U.S. by Amazon
By Webb | May 16, 2012Summer reading in Gainesville might be more popular than previously thought.
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City Commission discourages sale of flavored tobacco
By Chris Alcantara | May 16, 2012The City Commission’s resolution urges vendors around the city to stop selling and marketing flavored tobacco as a way to reduce exposure of the products to children and young adults.
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The Purple Hatters Ball music festival honors Rachel Hoffman
By Natalie Teer | May 16, 2012In May of 2008, Hoffman was acting as an informant for the Tallahassee Police Department when a poorly executed drug sting led to her death.
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Beer lovers hail the ale during American craft beer week
By Michelle Klug | May 16, 2012Whether you are a beer aficionado, occasionally indulge your inner Sam Adams or just want an excuse to booze, American Craft Beer Week kicked off Monday to celebrate the masterful hop-barley-yeast concoction — aka fun in a bottle.
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Student Senate fills open positions for coming year
By Samantha Shavell | May 16, 2012Student Senate approved summer replacement senators and all executive cabinet appointments at Tuesday’s Student Senate meeting.
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University of Florida grad starts promotion company to brings bands to town
By Michael Scott Davidson | May 16, 2012Vishal Agarwala was tired of bands he loved not touring in Gainesville, so he started his own company to bring his favorite artists here.
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Formerly homeless woman gives hope to others in need
By Chris Alcantara | May 16, 2012Smith is the director of the House of Hope of Alachua County women’s program. She has been living in the new women’s house since it reopened in March.
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Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel comes out as transgender
By Thomas Nassif | May 16, 2012Against Me! frontman Tom Gabel spoke out last week in a big way, revealing exclusively to Rolling Stone magazine that he is transgender, has spent almost his entire life feeling trapped in the wrong skin and will be undergoing the steps necessary to transition into a woman.
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From Trash to Art: Two Locals Start Art Haven for Recyclables
By Michelle Klug. Avenue Writer | May 16, 2012Two months ago, Sarah Goff and Mike Myers sat outside a colossal empty warehouse in a mountain of old clothes, vinyl records, picture frames and empty vases. They waited. They sold trinkets at yard sales every Saturday. They waited some more.
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UF&Shands to begin addition for children’s hospital
By Caitlin Hartley | May 16, 2012UF&Shands Health System and the UF Academic Health Center have committed to creating a new entry pavilion and lobby for the Shands Hospital for Children.
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UF students, administrators unclear on hazing issues
By Erin Jester | May 16, 2012UF’s anti-hazing task force has found students may not be clear on a definition of hazing, and administrators aren’t clear on their responsibility to Santa Fe College and non-degree seeking students on campus.
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Florida baseball falls to Samford as pitching falters
May 15, 2012Florida's bats finally came alive against Samford, but the offensive surge was not enough to overcome a rough day for the pitching staff.
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UF men's tennis defeats Harvard, advances to Sweet 16
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 15, 2012For the third straight year, the Gators are in the Sweet 16.
