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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Parting thoughts: Here, try these on for perspective

Nov. 25, 2013

Last year, I finally gave in and scheduled the eye exam I’d put off since high school. My lens prescription needed updating, and I was tired of the bright red frames my 15-year-old self thought were cool. I was ready for some new glasses. Afterward, I engaged in the usual dance of pulling frames on and off my face a ridiculous number of times to choose a complementary pair.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

History repeats itself: Senate goes nuclear

Nov. 25, 2013

In a week that was dominated by the antics of the crack-smoking mayor of Toronto and the remembrance of JFK, the United States Senate did something unprecedented.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Thanksgiving is for loved ones, not doorbusters

Nov. 25, 2013

Look, it’s 2013: We have tiny computers in our pockets, we can order pizzas without picking up a phone and we can stream an entire season of “Xena: Warrior Princess” on Netflix in one sitting. Information is available at our fingertips, and communication is effortless with the help of smartphones.

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METRO

RTS bus service altered over UF’s Thanksgiving Break

By Hanna Marcus | Nov. 25, 2013

Thanksgiving break will impact most Regional Transit System bus routes from Wednesday until Friday.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Shoplifters injure Kohl’s employee, race across Archer Road

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013

Two shoplifters were arrested Monday afternoon after they attacked an employee and led police officers on a chase through Butler Plaza.

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METRO

Gainesville not pursuing downtown ice skating rink this year

By Alexandra Hershorn | Nov. 25, 2013

Bo Diddley Community Plaza will remain thawed-out for at least the sixth consecutive year.

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METRO

‘Thanksgivukkah’ presents rare holiday for Jewish families

By Rebecca Turkel | Nov. 25, 2013

American Jews are preparing for even more celebration this Thanksgiving, as it also falls on the second night of Hanukkah.

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METRO

More officers on the highway for Thanksgiving Break

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 25, 2013

Students leaving town should be extra vigilant while driving during Thanksgiving Break. Florida Highway Patrol troopers will be, too.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Dining with Disabilities aimed at increasing inclusivity

By Alex Harris | Nov. 25, 2013

The Reitz Union Rion Ballroom was filled with about 70 students Monday night who were blinded by bandanas, with socks on their hands or gesticulating wildly, all while eating roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to perform at UF in January

By Sydney Dixon | Nov. 25, 2013

“The Greatest Show on Earth” will make its way to Gainesville for the first time in January.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Muschamp deserves more time

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 24, 2013

I know you’re mad.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Suspended guard to return against JU

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 24, 2013

After missing the Gators’ first five games due to a suspension dating back to the summer, Scottie Wilbekin will play in No. 16 Florida’s road matchup against Jacksonville tonight at 7.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

‘Rock of Ages’ coming to UF in January

By Amanda Arevalo | Nov. 24, 2013

A new musical will be rocking the stage of the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts come Jan. 10.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

McGee overcomes loss, injury to anchor UF cross country team

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 24, 2013

Cory McGee thought about one person as she walked up to the starting line at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow on Aug. 11.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Degree might not play major role in career, study says

By Elizabeth Brown | Nov. 24, 2013

Although college students might view their major as a seal of fate, a new survey says that might not be the case.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Babysitting option gives graduate students a Thanksgiving break

By Emily Behrens | Nov. 24, 2013

Baby Gator nursery and Graduate Assistants United are teaming up to provide reduced child care today and Tuesday for UF graduate assistants.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Ocala man swipes Salty Dog cover money

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 24, 2013

One bouncer’s shift turned into a chase across UF’s campus this weekend after police reported an Ocala man stole more than $1,000 in cover charges.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Skipping class may trim students' Thanksgiving Break

By Sean Stewart-Muniz | Nov. 24, 2013

UF students and faculty are preparing to travel home for Thanksgiving. But Wednesday could lose its status as part of the holiday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Students for a Democratic Society rallies at Tigert Hall for tuition equity

By Colleen Wright | Nov. 24, 2013

The UF Students for a Democratic Society’s battle for tuition equity for undocumented students continued Friday when the group pushed for space at the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.

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METRO

Major search engines to warn about potential child porn searches

By Isha Choksi | Nov. 24, 2013

Google and Microsoft are partnering to tackle the global problem of online child pornography, and some UF students are happy with the companies’ efforts.