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Murder and mystery at the Museum

After a cocktail party last Wednesday, Chi Zhang stabbed Dr. Morpho in the neck with a pair of scissors.

Rum 101: 100 years of history, revelry and cocktails

Rum. Australians overthrew their government for it. The Royal Navy got a daily ration of it until 1970. George Washington demanded it at his 1789 inauguration. Although it’s been around for 100 years, we still drink it like there’s no tomorrow.

Make up your own mind about politics

For the last two weeks, I have given advice for incoming UF students to use as they acclimate themselves to university life. This week, however, I write to lend a word of advice to all university students. Whatever grade, alma mater, or status as a student, listen up: Don’t drink from the punch bowl.

Pornographer worked for NASA before adult-film career

When Mike Strother was a kid growing up in the 60s, he wanted to be so many things. He liked science. He pictured himself as a biologist, a chemist, an astronomer and finally an astronaut.

Games you may have missed: ‘Alan Wake’ for Xbox 360

In a quarter swarming with high-profile sequels like “Red Dead Redemption” and “Super Mario Galaxy 2”, it may have been easy to overlook an original game for something flashy, familiar and safe.
To overlook “Alan Wake,” however, is a fool’s mistake that should be rectified immediately.

"Action" figures

Singers and guitarists Brian Cag, right, and Anthony Li, left, both of Action Item, a five-piece pop band from New Jersey, belt it on stage at 1982 on Saturday. Avenue writer Alex Orlando interviewed the band and had his own opinions of the show. "Gainesville's a hard nut to crack for out-of-town performers. Action Item stood out in the way it interacted with the crowd because of its teen pop sound. The band typically opens for thousands of screaming girls at Justin Beiber concerts, so it seemed out of place playing in front of 30 beer-drinking college kids. Sweat-drenched and tired, they returned to the tour van with disappointed looks on their faces." Action Item's new album, "The Stronger The Love," is set to be released on Aug. 2.

Ghost Chili Dawg is a test of intestinal fortitude, sanity

The hot dog on my plate frightened me. But as I sat at Gator Dawgs on West University Avenue armed with a half gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and a box of Kleenex, I knew it was too late to back out. I was about to eat a Ghost Chili Dawg, topped with sauce from the bhut jolokia, known as the ghost pepper, the hottest in the world.

Bootsington T. Cat: A column of reverence befit for a feline king

Rarely is a man so great that even the legends written about him fail to truly capture the magnificence of his existence. This is one of those situations. This is an especially unique case, however, because the great man I am writing about is not a man. Readers, put on your monocles and be seated in your favorite fireside chair, for I shall chronicle the life and times of my cat, Boots.

Legislature defeats Crist in smackdown over oil-drilling ban

Like an episode of “Deadliest Warrior,” Florida saw its own battle between two epic foes Tuesday, this one during a special legislative session called to pass a measure that would put the question of banning oil drilling on the November ballot. In The Florida Legislature vs. Charlie Crist, I have to give this one to the Legislature, and a quick kill it was—about 55 minutes, to be exact.

No. 5 Nebraska: Big 12 North favorites

The second half of the alligatorSports’ preseason top 10 poll begins with our No. 5 team, the Nebraska Huskers.

Video: Red Hot Chili Pepper

Two Alligator writers and a brave Gator Dawgs employee tackle the Ghost Chili dog at Gator Dawgs--made with the world's hottest pepper.

Gators land five-star recruit in transfer Martin

Even though National Signing Day was in February, Florida’s 2010 recruiting class added another key piece Wednesday.

Agent analyzes UF's potential rules violation

Sports agents have been at the center of many negative college football stories this year. As NCAA violations involving agents continue to surface, their business strategies and recruiting tactics are being questioned.

Ticket policy is unfair for sick students

If you are a student and need to go to the neurology, oncology, or any of the other important ‘ology clinics at Shands Medical Plaza: beware.

Scooter rider pulled under car, dies in crash

A 20-year-old Gainesville man was killed early Saturday morning when he was hit by a car while crossing Southwest 13th Street on his scooter.

Maurkice Pouncey under NCAA investigation, Mike Pouncey still slated to attend Media Days

According to a story first reported by ESPN.com’s Pat Forde, UF and the NCAA are investigating a potential rules violation committed in December, before the Gators’ 51-24 Sugar Bowl victory over Cincinnati, involving former offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey.

Head-Spinning Songs

Florida should not follow Arizona’s law

I am disappointed to have read this week that Florida is backing the Arizona immigration law that basically allows racial profiling.

NCAA needs to rethink amateur status given to college athletics

The monster that is college sports is beginning to rear its ugly head, which for a long time has been hiding behind a veil of amateurism.

Gainesville bars skirt ladies night restrictions

With the city’s recent talks of discouraging ladies nights in Gainesville, a few area bars have come up with some creative ways to circumvent legal problems.