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A Balancing Act
Sep. 5, 2007(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Hip Hop Collective member J.J. Richardson breakdances on Turlington Plaza Wednesday afternoon during a Breakdancing Club recruitment event.
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Newly-registered parties talk platforms as fall elections near
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 5, 2007The fall Student Government election will soon kick into high gear now that political party registration ended today.
Opinion
Corporation Nation
By EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep. 5, 2007This editorial brought to you by Speed Stick deodorant because our office is hot and smelly.
Opinion
Electricity savings easier than you think
Sep. 5, 2007If electrical utilities lower their costs by reducing expenses or adopting "green" technology, students have reason to rejoice. Less money for utilities means more for other things, right? Wrong.
The Avenue
Saying goodbye to the single life
By PAIGE USYK | Sep. 5, 2007Originally, I had an entirely different column written and submitted to my editor. It was about trusting your gut when it comes to the dating realm.
Sports
No. 6 volleyball defeats rival FSU in four
Sep. 5, 2007After surviving an early scare, the No. 6 UF volleyball team defeated Florida State 3-1 (24-30, 30-11 30-21, 30-21), extending the Gators' streak of consecutive victories against the Seminoles to 16 matches.
Opinion
Pointless Protest
By EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep. 5, 2007We want to start this off by saying we have nothing against protesting. We are firm supporters of First Amendment rights - this newspaper exists because of them, and we've been independent from UF since 1973.
Multimedia
Nothing Fishy About Sturgeon
By RYAN MOULTON | Sep. 5, 2007A UF associate professor farm-raises sturgeon to decrease the effects of overfishing.
News
Interviewing round offers chance to Student Government hopefuls
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 5, 2007UF students who want to get involved with Student Government will have their shot Friday.
The Avenue
Top of the Tapas
By YVONNE AYALA | Sep. 5, 2007With so many Latin restaurants in town, how do you know which ones are the real deal? Where can you get an authentic media noche? Who makes the best guava puff pastry? Which place can satisfy your Latin food addiction? Eight of the most popular places are reviewed here to let you know what's fabuloso and what's not.
News
Verizon agrees to 2-year, ,112,500 sponsorship of Gator Growl
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 5, 2007UF's Gator Growl, billed as the world's largest student-run pep rally, will be backed by "the Network" this fall.
News
Student body presidents meet with Gov. Charlie Crist
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 5, 2007Student leaders from across the state had the opportunity to talk shop with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday, including UF Student Body President Ryan Moseley.
The Avenue
'Doubt' opens at the Hippodrome
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Sep. 5, 2007In the post-Sept. 11 society we live in, there is one underlying emotion that connects all Americans: doubt.
Sports
Gainesville-based AAFL team to feature former Gators
Sep. 5, 2007Come April, the Gators will share The Swamp with the All American Football League.
News
Students for a Democratic Society protest UF's secrecy
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 5, 2007Under the blazing midday sun Wednesday, about 50 members of Students for a Democratic Society marched from Turlington Plaza to Tigert Hall to give a letter to UF President Bernie Machen. It urged him to publicize UF's investment details.
Metro
Gainesville Police Department steps up patrols around area bars
By PAIGE WILSON | Sep. 5, 2007Gainesville Police Department has increased patrols around bars on University Avenue to make sure students get home safely.
Sports
Anderson to return against Troy
Sep. 5, 2007UF cornerback Markihe Anderson practiced Wednesday and should start Saturday against Troy, Coach Urban Meyer said.
Metro
UF, SFCC students offer input, aid to City Commission
By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 5, 2007Since the start of fall semester, the City of Gainesville has saved seats for SFCC and UF students on advisory boards and committees.
News
UF welcomes new international students
By YVONNE AYALA | Sep. 5, 2007Roughly 200 new international students came to UF's Grand Ballroom to meet and greet each other and faculty scholars.
