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Opinion

Media hurt gulf towns the most

By Crystal Reyes | July 28, 2010

About two weeks ago, I took a trip to Cedar Key with my Counseling in Community Settings class and our professor, Dr. West-Olatunji. Cedar Key is a small town located on the Gulf Coast, about 50 miles southwest of Gainesville. Known for its aqua-farming, it is a big name in the clamming industry. The purpose of our trip was to talk to members of the Cedar Key community in order to gain a better understanding of how the oil spill has impacted their lives. As future counselors, we also wanted to learn how our profession could better serve the needs of communities impacted by the oil spill.

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The Avenue

Four Horsemen? No, the Four Loko is the apocalypse

By DAVE JOHNSON | July 28, 2010

Civilizations rise and fall, such is the cycle of human history. There are many things attributing to the downfall of a civilization, such as disease, wars or societal collapse. However, I realized recently that there will be only one thing to bring down modern Western civilization. Dear readers, I have seen the harbinger of the end of time, and it exists among us in startling quantity. Of course, I refer to Four Loko.

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The Avenue

‘Inception’: It’s not as imaginative as you think it is

By Justin Plemmons | July 28, 2010

When “Inception” came out, the general populace joined together in solidarity and screamed out in unison, “OHMYGODWTFBBQSAUCE!”

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Sports

Gators offense should be better off with Brantley at the helm

By ANTHONY CHIANG | July 28, 2010

This next statement defies all logic.

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Opinion

America’s creativity enables greatness

By Bryan Griffin | July 28, 2010

America heralds the banner of innovation because of the country's aptitude for creativity. Individual creativity is an essential part of the American spirit and is embodied in our country's founding documents. A government produces the most from its citizens when it allows each of them to define and pursue their own success. Using a system of limited regulation, a government should be one that allows for society to enhance its prospects by working up freely from below, instead of being determined from the top.

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Metro

Pool hall employee robbed at gunpoint

July 28, 2010

A man was robbed at gunpoint while he was taking out the trash at his job early Monday morning, and the robber is still on the loose.

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News

Police find it hard to enforce graffiti laws

By ANDREW PANTAZI | July 28, 2010

Graffiti isn't a black-and-white issue.

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The Avenue

Hospice roadshow helps patients

By Erin Rauch | July 28, 2010

A timid young boy and his family held their ticket and waited anxiously in line to have John Sikorski, local antique evaluation expert, evaluate their item.

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Sports

Smith granted sixth year of eligibility

By TOM GREEN | July 28, 2010

Maranda Smith has been through a lot in her college career, which was thought to have ended in April.

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The Avenue

Folk band uses old-time instruments for bluegrass feel

By Sarah Arrazola | July 28, 2010

Florida may be burning up, but Greenland is melting.

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The Avenue

Serendipity defines accomplished ghost writer’s career

By Alex Orlando | July 28, 2010

An economics degree from Cornell University. A law degree from UF. Experience as a marketing director.

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Opinion

‘Net Loss: Prince says Internet is no longer profitable

By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 28, 2010

Summer is coming to a close, and it's time for us to dole out an award for the most out-of-context quote of the semester: Prince's now-famous uttering of "the Internet is over."

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News

Woman trespasses at President’s House

By Alexander Klausner | July 28, 2010

A Gainesville woman just couldn't resist the divine order to take a dip in Bernie Machen's pool. This is not the first time trespassers have attempted to swim in the President's House pool, Holcomb said.

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News

Athletes to compete in strength charity challenge

By ARIELLE LEWIS | July 28, 2010

Normally, Florida athletes fight teammates for playing time, but on Friday, they'll compete for six worthy causes.

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Opinion

Bronco Briefs

By The Alligator Editorial Board | July 28, 2010

Even though he's left UF and the Gators far behind, Tim Tebow is still making us proud in Colorado.

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Sports

No. 3 Ohio State: Buckeyes will rely on stingy defense

By TOM GREEN | July 28, 2010

We head into the homestretch of the alligatorSports’ preseason college football poll with the No. 3 team in our countdown: the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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News

gang greenland

July 28, 2010

Greenland is Melting is a three piece folk band born and bred in Gainesville. It consists of a stand-up bass, a banjo, an electric and acoustic guitar and a suitcase that’s used to keep a beat. Shaun Pereira, guitar, explained how he developed his love of bluegrass music to writer Sarah Arrazola, who interviewed the band for this week’s story. “I started to get a liking for folk and blues,” Pereira said. “What I liked about it was the storytelling.” Visit us online for full color photos of the band.Courtesy of Nicole Kibert

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News

Humans v. Zombies game returns to campus

By Alexander Klausner | July 26, 2010

Love it or hate it, the Humans vs. Zombiesgame will return to campus Wednesday.

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Sports

Recruits shine at Friday Night Lights

By TOM GREEN | July 26, 2010

Under a clear summer night sky in front of UF coaches and with several current Florida players watching on from the stands, some of the state’s top recruits took the field for Friday Night Lights in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Friday.

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Multimedia

Video: Gainesville Roller Rebels

By Benjamin Evans | July 26, 2010

The women of Gainesville Roller Rebels take on bruises and broken arms for the love of their sport.