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Petrino has rough adjustment to SEC play
Oct. 1, 2008Saying that Bobby Petrino's debut as a Southeastern Conference coach has been a disappointment would be an understatement.
News
SEC East team Capsules
By The Associated Press | Oct. 1, 2008GEORGIA: A pair of shoulder injuries have the No. 11 Bulldogs scrambling at tight end.
Opinion
Biden should go easy on Palin
By Matthew Schwarz | Oct. 1, 2008Nobody expects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's comically incompetent running mate, to put up a fight against Sen. Joe Biden at this Thursday's vice presidential debate - unless it happens to involve blue lines and slap shots. As this crucial milestone approaches, I would like to remind those hoping for an Obama victory, including the charming yet tempestuous Sen. Biden, to tread carefully.
Opinion
Chinese gymnasts competed, won fairly
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2008More than a month after the dust from the Beijing Olympics has settled, we have been alerted to a refreshing ending to one of the Games' most controversial issues.
News
Political donations reveal trustees' party affiliations
Oct. 1, 2008Their crucial decisions on UF affairs may be a mystery to some students, but the power and influence of the 13 men and women who sit on the UF Board of Trustees is no secret.
The Avenue
Against Me! Q&A
By ROBERT HILSON | Oct. 1, 2008The three greatest things to possibly come out of Gainesville: Emmitt Smith, Gatorade and Against Me! It might be surprising to learn that the resident punk heroes eat at The Top, listen to The Streets and are playing a benefit show for the Civic Media Center this Sunday at Common Grounds. Yeah - not very anarchist of them. But lead singer/songwriter Tom Gabel also does interviews while dodging traffic. Now that's more like it.
The Avenue
Michael Cera and Kat Dennings Q&A
By JORDANA FYNE | Oct. 1, 2008Michael Cera and Kat Dennings keep it cute and awkward as two teens getting to know each other in "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," a one-night, feel-good frolic through New York City. In between tickling and throwing things at each other, Cera and Dennings chatted in a national phone conference about their new movie, which opens Friday.
The Avenue
Funkatron
By MEGAN HERON | Oct. 1, 2008Reggae-hip-hop band Funkatron defines its name as "the musical creation and expression of five individuals' hearts and souls."
The Avenue
A diplomatic wardrobe
By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008If you ask my friends, they'll be the first to tell you that I'm definitely not a politically active person. My knowledge of the presidential candidates is shallower than a kiddie pool, but with the shambles our nation is in, I thought it would behoove me to catch Friday night's debates. After all, what better way to learn about our potential future presidents than watching them civilly duke it out on national television?
Sports
Host of Gators to miss game against Arkansas
Oct. 1, 2008UF coach Urban Meyer confirmed after Wednesday's practice that several of his players will not take part in the Arkansas game this weekend.
Sports
Freshman Avant finds nich on defense
Oct. 1, 2008It didn't take long for this freshman to make an impact.
News
Poor economy slows study abroad industry
By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 1, 2008Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae aren't stopping UF students from going overseas, but the high price of studying abroad has forced students to alter their plans to make the trip more affordable.
The Avenue
Give this biker a brake
By ERIK VOSS | Oct. 1, 2008I'm an optimist when I look at transportation: If it's faster than walking, it's good enough for me. Stopping never comes to mind.
Opinion
Little man shouldering economic woes
Oct. 1, 2008All right, I've had enough with the "Barackin' the Vote" and "McLeading the Polls."
Opinion
Republicans deflect volunteers
By Michael George | Oct. 1, 2008For students annoyed by the registration volunteers, there is a solution that will prevent them from coming anywhere near you - wear a McCain/Palin shirt.
The Avenue
Film may or may not leave you choked up
By DAVID STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008A fantastical view of the world's sleazier characters, "Choke" is a surreal softcore porn movie where the story is better - and more appealing - than the sex but just as graphic. Self-proclaimed sex addict and medical school dropout Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), cons people into loving him by pretending to choke at restaurants and having others save him. He then uses these people for money to keep his dying mother, Ida Mancini (Anjelica Huston), in "nice" hospital facilities. Content in this wayward lifestyle, he meets his mother's new doctor, Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), who, with an almost angelic demeanor, manages to turn Mancini's life upside down by telling him he might be Jesus's half clone forged from the ancient holy foreskin. It's pretty mind-boggling.
The Avenue
Former "Dispatch" guitarist forms new band
By HENRY TASKIER | Oct. 1, 2008For Chadwick Stokes, former guitarist of the acoustic-rock group Dispatch, anti-war songs like "The General" weren't enough. Stokes wanted something sharper when it came to political issues. He found this edge in bassist Chuck Fay and drummer Mike Najarian. The three formed the politically charged reggae-rock band State Radio.
Metro
Police say new ATM scam could reach Gainesville
Oct. 1, 2008Gainesville Police have expressed fear that ATM skimming, a scam creeping up Florida, could soon become a threat in Gainesville.
Sports
Gators fall short at All-American Championships
Oct. 1, 2008Marrit Boonstra fell one win short of qualifying for the main draw at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships, losing to Laura Gioia of Furman 6-1, 6-1. There will be no Gators in the singles main draw of the tournament, which is the first event in the ITA Intercollegiate Grand Slam.
