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Off-campus housing fair shows what it has to offer
By Justin Jones | Nov. 9, 2011One UF student wants to move off campus so she doesn't have to eat alone.
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Jersey Shore twins' eBay auction date taken down, plan to try again
By Mina Radman | Nov. 9, 2011Erica and Brittany Taltos want to offer someone the date of his or her dreams. But eBay Inc. won't let them.
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Bear Creek Music and Art Festival offers five days of fun, silent disco, costume parties
By Amanda Jae Fretz | Nov. 9, 2011The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, now in its fifth year, is centered on having a great time. Founded by Paul Levine, the event's promoter, the event bares no "targeted audience."
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Metallica tribute band's concert to benefit disabled US Vets
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 9, 2011Jamie Amir, a Gainesville dentist, recently had a patient who was no longer able to do his job, not because of laws or age, but because of injuries to his wrist from when he was serving in the Vietnam War. Considered only 10 percent disabled, the man receives $100 a month.
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Booty Drop is medium between Texts from Last Night, CollegeACB
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 9, 2011The post reads: "When it was over, all he said was, 'This is our secret.'
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Cheers to cupcakes: Sarkara Sweets adds wine to menu
By Kate Feldman | Nov. 9, 2011Here, have some wine with your cupcake.
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He said, she said: What's a healthy amount of jealousy?
By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 9, 2011He says ...
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Sounding off on iPhone 4S, updates
By Saphira Lazarre | Nov. 9, 2011A hot commodity in the smartphone world, the iPhone 4S is losing its cool when it comes to battery life. Many users of the phone and the iOS 5 update say they have seen dramatic decreases in the longevity of the phone's battery, according to a Computer World article.
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UF takes own spin on hit ‘Chicago'
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 9, 2011The prohibition era will razzle dazzle the Constans Theatre's audience in the upcoming production of the beloved musical "Chicago."
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More staffers close to JoePa resign amid controversy
By Adrianna Paidas | Nov. 9, 2011Two top Penn State officials have quit their jobs after being charged Monday with covering up a sexual abuse scandal involving an assistant coach on the university's football team.
Opinion
Feds should not be tracking us with GPS
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 8, 2011In the 1980s, law enforcement officers in Minnesota used a beeper radio transmitter to track a man suspected of purchasing chloroform to make illegal drugs. The police tracked the suspect to his cabin in Wisconsin, where he was arrested.
Opinion
Everyone needs a strong support system
By Nicholas Butler | Nov. 8, 2011Sometimes, life can suck.
Opinion
Dining halls urged to honor Meatless Mondays
By Jared Misner | Nov. 8, 2011I imagine Gator Dining officials are all very excited about UF's place in the final round in this year's ranking of the most vegan-friendly colleges in the nation. If only those University of California Santa Cruz hippies would go away and let us win. Even if we lose, second place is pretty darn good, so congratulations.
Opinion
Florida Blue Key president apologizes for Gator Growl seating
By Craig Thompson | Nov. 8, 2011On behalf of Florida Blue Key, allow me to share my heartfelt appreciation to our extended Gator family for continuing to turn out and support Gator Growl. We hope you enjoyed Friday's show that so many students worked tirelessly during the last year to produce. Gator Growl is an incredible and unique UF tradition.
Metro
Missing man with Alzheimer's reappears next day in North Carolina
By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 8, 2011A man with Alzheimer's disease who went missing Monday evening from Gainesville was found Tuesday morning hundreds of miles from town in Fayetteville, N.C.
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Student Senate delays election rules reform bill
By Clare Lennon | Nov. 8, 2011The Student Senate did not pass a bill that would have required the Supervisor of Elections to provide a sample ballot online two Fridays before SG elections.
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Panel to discuss acceptance of LGBT community in Asian culture
By Oriana Paolillo | Nov. 8, 2011A panel discussing the intersection of sexual orientations and the contribution of Asian-Americans to society is being held today at 6:30 p.m. at Ustler Hall.
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Student forum addresses cultural identity, diversity at UF
By Maria Galindo | Nov. 8, 2011Soma Nwokolo became aware of the realities of racism after she moved to the U.S. from England when she was 10.
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UF receives $5 million to revamp science education
By Javier Peña | Nov. 8, 2011The National Science Foundation awarded a $5 million grant to UF education researchers, who are using the money to revise science programs in Florida middle schools.
Metro
Despite times, tech companies hiring
By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 8, 2011Grooveshark will hire about 15 people before New Year's.
