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Darts & Laurels 1/10/14

Jan. 9, 2014

Predictably, this first week of classes was a blur of syllabi, underheated RTS buses and overpriced textbooks. But you made it!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study saying Americans may be drinking too much alcohol and then lying to their doctors about how much they drink. A UF expert said this can be dangerous.

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CDC study: Patients lie to doctors about alcohol consumption

By Christian Cooper | Jan. 9, 2014

Julia Rae Varnes wasn’t surprised when she saw a recent study about adults and their drinking habits.

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‘Rock of Ages’ tour to kick off at Phillips Center on Friday

By EMILY COCHRANE< | Jan. 8, 2014

Bust out the polyester and big hair — the sounds of the ‘80s are coming to UF.

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Woman arrested after hitting husband with car

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 8, 2014

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a local woman Wednesday morning after deputies said she hit her estranged husband with her car and chased him with a bat.

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Ringling Bros.' ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ will come to UF this weekend

By Jenny O'Donnell | Jan. 8, 2014

“The Greatest Show on Earth” is coming to Gainesville on Friday for the first time in its 144-year history.

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Alachua County launches wage theft recovery program

By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 8, 2014

With the new year comes a new way for workers to collect overdue paychecks.

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Stubborn Waffle House visitor Tased

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 8, 2014

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies used a Taser on a Newberry man early Wednesday after deputies said he refused to leave a Waffle House.

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Gainesville locals team up to aid homeless in freeze

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 7, 2014

He disappeared underneath the pile of blankets. The man lay there motionless, camped out on Bo Diddley Community Plaza the night of Gainesville’s coldest air mass in years.

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Brothers arrested after brawling with Gator City workers

By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 7, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested two brothers early Tuesday after police reported they fought local bar patrons and employees.

Eighteen-year-old UF engineering freshman Robert Morgado listens to music on his way to the Reitz Union on Tuesday afternoon. The Alachua County Library District has upped the size of its music collection by joining Freegal Music Service. Library users can download three free MP3 tracks per week.

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Alachua County library now offers free music downloads to cardholders

By Alissa Kotranza | Jan. 7, 2014

Alachua County library goers now have access to millions of songs with their library cards.

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Gainesville Chipotle restaurants experience steak shortage

By Rachel Crosby | Jan. 7, 2014

On the front page of Chipotle’s website, a photo of a familiar foil-wrapped burrito is emblazoned with the words, “Responsibly raised.”

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Crime study finds youth arrest statistics high

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 7, 2014

Almost half of black men are arrested during their teen and young adult years.

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Gainesville woman arrested after trying to headbutt police officer

By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 6, 2014

Gainesville Police arrested a local woman early Monday morning after police said she tried to headbutt an officer who pulled her over for drunk driving.

To prevent kale greens from freezing, 27-year-old resident Travis Mitchell coordinates an emergency harvest before the bitter cold front hits Gainesville. Ana Fajardo, a 20-year-old UF public relations student, volunteers to help.

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Gainesville prepares for below-freezing cold

By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 6, 2014

In an effort to help Gainesville residents prepare themselves for the recent sub-freezing temperatures, local organizations are providing tips and resources to confront the harrowing weather.