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OPINION | COLUMNS

Guest column: Meatless Monday on campus represents a positive movement

Sep. 23, 2013

President Bill Clinton, once known for his love of fast food, has been making headlines for his recent dietary changes. He’s swapped the Big Macs, chicken nuggets and fried shrimp for veggie burgers, beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables. After years of battling heart problems — even undergoing quadruple bypass surgery — Clinton took his doctor’s advice to reduce his meat consumption and increase his intake of plant-based foods. He reports that the results have been tremendous: losing 24 pounds, feeling more energetic and seeing a welcome drop in cholesterol levels.

OPINION | COLUMNS

America misses the mark when it comes to guns

Sep. 23, 2013

Last week, the Washington Navy Yard incident was the latest mass shooting to plague our country. Other shootings on this list include Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook Elementary School and the Aurora movie theater massacre.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Jaywalking enforcement is counterproductive

By Shane Jarman | Sep. 23, 2013

After reading about GPD’s anti-jaywalking initiative in the Alligator, I took care to legally cross the street before my weekly trip to Chipotle Mexican Grill.

OPINION | COLUMNS

There are better ways to react to terrorism

Sep. 23, 2013

The Washington Navy Yard shooting is one more dash of salt in the open wound of 2013. There have been at least 17 mass shootings since the attack on Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012, making it impossible to ignore the obvious need for changes in legislation surrounding gun control.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Nice try: Victoria’s Secret says it’s not about thinness

Sep. 23, 2013

Yesterday, the creative director of the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show talked to British Vogue about the casting criteria for the show’s models. Don’t drink anything before reading on, unless you’re into spit-takes.

NEWS

The Jones B-Side: cool atmosphere, great food

By Kai Su | Sep. 23, 2013

The Jones B-side is the perfect destination for a relaxed, yet trendy meal downtown. The atmosphere is great for a casual date, or just a dinner with friends.

NEWS

The low-down on pumpkin mania

By Davidson | Sep. 23, 2013

With the season of sweaters and falling leaves rapidly approaching, there is one thing on our minds: pumpkin. This flavor that dominates the fall season not only makes us feel like it is a little cooler outside, but it also makes food that much more exciting.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Eating cheap doesn't mean eating out

By Raksheen Ayaz | Sep. 23, 2013

Unless you’re living off the McDonald’s dollar menu, chances are you’re spending more money than you realize eating out.

NEWS

Cooking with 2 Chainz

By Claudia Marina | Sep. 23, 2013

Most of my meals consist of eggs and rice. It’s the ultimate lazy/poor/college girl’s dish, and in Spanish it takes the name “comida puta” – b** food.

$Two trainers attend to quarterback Jeff Driskel after he suffered a fractured right fibula during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.$

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Defense will determine UF’s success regardless of quarterback

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 22, 2013

Everyone is making a big deal about Florida’s quarterback situation and deservedly so.

Loucheiz Purifoy runs past a Tennessee defender during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Purifoy left Saturday's game due to a right thigh contusion.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Sophomore defensive back becomes first Gator ejected for targeting

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 22, 2013

The Gators saw firsthand the consequences of the NCAA’s new targeting rule on Saturday.

Junior Florent Diep strikes the ball during Florida’s 5-2 victory against Miami on Jan. 19 at Linder Stadium.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Two UF freshmen reach consolation singles final round at SEC Fall Classic

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 22, 2013

The UF’s men’s tennis team did not finish its play at the Southeastern Conference Fall Classic in Nashville, Tenn.

Liz Slattery heads the ball during Florida’s Southeastern Conference opener, a 3-0 victory against Alabama on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium. UF’s freshmen have 15 of the Gators’ 21 goals this season.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Freshmen scoring effort overwhelms Alabama in SEC opener

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 22, 2013

Liz Slattery is the latest freshman to make an impact for the Gators.

Mackenzie Dagostino squats during Florida’s three-set victory against Florida State on Tuesday in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Added depth helping Florida succeed

By RJ Schaffer | Sep. 22, 2013

The stat line reads the same for almost every game — Taylor Brauneis leads Florida in assists while Chloe Mann and Ziva Recek take turns leading in kills.

METRO

Chomp Menus releases mobile ordering app for iOS and Android

By Michael Ballou | Sep. 22, 2013

Chompmenus.com released an app for iOS and Android users last week that allows Gainesville residents to order from their phone.

METRO

Gainesville Regional Airport receives federal grants for upgrades

By Valerie Crum | Sep. 22, 2013

Gainesville Regional Airport recently received a series of U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling more than $4 million.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Tutoring Zone moves closer to campus in a smaller space

By Alex Harris | Sep. 22, 2013

After a summer of construction, Tutoring Zone has unveiled a new website and a new location.

Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo, state Rep. Seth McKeel and UF President Bernie Machen were among the people who dug into dirt with golden shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Reitz Union expansion.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Reitz construction groundbreaking ceremony held Saturday

By Jennifer Leggett | Sep. 22, 2013

Golden shovels were lined up in front of the Reitz Union on Saturday for the groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the building’s renovation and expansion.

Bessie Collins, 22, sits with her 2-year-old daughter Dayla Jones at the dedication service Sunday afternoon. “I was surprised to see that the plaque was already up,” Collins said. “I had no idea that this building was a part of history until Pastor Duncan told us.”

METRO

Church building recognized as Florida historical landmark

By Ashley Crane | Sep. 22, 2013

People gathered outside the worn brick building at 429 NW 4th St. on Sunday to celebrate the recognition of a historical landmark.

METRO

Former Cadillac dealership on 13th to become a shopping center

By Hanna Marcus | Sep. 22, 2013

Residents can expect to see a shopping center take shape on the former site of the 13th Street Brasington Cadillac-Oldsmobile dealership, now demolished.

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