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RTS sets record for riders in day
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 26, 2010Gainesville's mass transit has never been more massive.
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Group attemping to stop biomass plant
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 26, 2010A judge will hear the last arguments from a group of concerned residents attempting to stop the construction of a biomass plant in Gainesville today.
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Construction on 23rd Avenue to begin
Aug. 26, 2010A two-and-a-half mile section of Northwest 23rd Avenue will be getting a $1.6 million face-lift.
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Study shows teen ears are damaged by loud noises
By Daniel Deep | Aug. 26, 2010Kids these days just aren't hearing the way they used to.
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Primaries see increase in early, absentee voting
By Lidia Dinkova | Aug. 24, 2010Gainesville voters didn't procrastinate this year.
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Weather dampens turnout in primaries
By C.J. Pruner | Aug. 24, 2010Following in lock step with citizens all across the state, tens of thousands of Alachua County residents came out to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote in the local primaries.
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Einstein Notes ditches storefront, slashes paper waste
By Miguel Chateloin | Aug. 24, 2010The note-taking business also known as Einstein Notes, closed its University Avenue storefront on Aug. 1 in favor of an online-only operation.
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Meyer to host town hall forum with students
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 23, 2010Students who have ever wanted to get a chance to ask Urban Meyer questions like, "When are we bringing back the triple-reverse pass?" or "How many fake punt plays do you have in the playbook?" or "How come you don't wear a visor like Spurrier?" are now going to get that chance.
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Bars forced to restrict access
By Joey Flechas | Aug. 23, 2010Repeated underage drinking violations and the resulting sanctions have made some of midtown's popular venues off limits for those under 21.
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Handy guide to election silly season
Aug. 23, 2010Judging by the tone of our current political climate, one would rightly assume that the results of the impending November elections might tear apart the very fabric of our society - especially the fabric of our society used in manufacturing jingoistic American flag T-shirts and vaguely racist bumper stickers.
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Vote or Die: Students should vote in primary today
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 23, 2010Lawns have changed. Watching "CSI Miami" is no longer safe. And don't even think about checking the mail.
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Tournament to raise money for children
By Miguel Chateloin | Aug. 23, 2010Caleb's Pitch, a local non-profit organization intended to create memories for children with life-threatening medical conditions, will host a poker tournament at Ocala Poker and Jai-Alai on Friday.
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Video stores still in business
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 22, 2010Internet hasn't killed the video store. At least, not yet.
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Gators get glow on despite 10-percent tanning tax
Aug. 22, 2010A recently enacted tanning tax is getting on Gators’ nerves, but the “orange” in Orange and Blue isn’t going anywhere.
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UF to host Florida election debate
By MINCH MINCHIN | Aug. 22, 2010UF is scheduled to host the final Florida gubernatorial debate before the 2010 general election.
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BUSINESS
Construction on Main Street bad for Backstage business
By Daniel Elsesser | Aug. 20, 2010The Backstage Lounge just had its biggest crowd in months. Almost 60 people attended the rock lounge and bar to celebrate its fourth year under the current ownership Sunday.
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Gainesville area offers plenty of ways to enjoy nature
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010In the fall, Gainesville is a hustling, bustling place.
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Cultural attractions worth a visit
By Alexander Klausner | Aug. 20, 2010As a college student in Gainesville, you’ll likely discover that the nightlife is the main attraction.
