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Patrons Tammy Bernard, left, and Jenny Lee, right, eat a meal outside Mi Apa Latin Cafe on 34th Street. The cafe will open a second location Monday in Alachua at 15634 NW Highway 441.

METRO

Cuban restaurant to bring Latin flavor to city of Alachua

By Kelcee Griffis | Nov. 27, 2012

After operating in Gainesville for a decade, Mi Apá Latin Cafe plans to spice up Alachua.

Red Robin will open its 12th Florida location at The Oaks Mall in spring 2013. The restaurant will be between Ruby Tuesday and Coldwater Creek.

METRO

Red Robin to open location in Oaks Mall

By Michelle Plitnikas | Nov. 27, 2012

When a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers commercial comes on TV, Rebecca Kingston gets upset.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Hypocrisy is a human problem

Nov. 27, 2012

I am a hypocrite.

NEWS | CAMPUS

MCAT adds more sections to 2015 version of exam

By Natanya Spies | Nov. 27, 2012

Aspiring doctors’ admission process to medical school may be different from what they thought.

Danny Thomas, 45, brews fresh coffee for customers Tuesday. Although the staff of CYM Coffee Co. doesn’t like titles, Thomas is a manager and enjoys his work, where a cup of coffee is always at his fingertips.

METRO

Local coffee shop expanding to add food, gift, garden shop

By Emily Padgett | Nov. 27, 2012

At CYM Coffee Co., the mission is about more than just coffee. The personal growth workshop company-turned-coffee shop will soon get more room to grow that mission.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Study finds that students cheat less than in 2010

By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 27, 2012

A new study found that American youth are cheating less.

Jenny Squires, a dance junior who plans to pursue physical therapy, teaches a Zumba class Tuesday afternoon on the North Lawn. The class was a Dance Marathon fundraiser. Read the story on page 3.

METRO

Zumba class moves outdoors to raise money for Dance Marathon

By Beatrice Dupuy | Nov. 27, 2012

Jenny Squires usually teaches Zumba in the Student Recreation & Fitness Center, but Tuesday she taught it on the North Lawn.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Vendors craft for holiday gift show

By Valerie Crum | Nov. 27, 2012

Missed a few Christmas gifts on Black Friday? You still have a chance to get the perfect gift.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Graduate students recognized for mentoring

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 27, 2012

Nine UF graduate students received Graduate Student Mentoring Awards from the Innovation through Institutional Integration program, or I-Cubed.

METRO

Wildlife rehabber neglected animals

By Webb | Nov. 27, 2012

The room in the makeshift animal shelter was a mess.

Guard Chandler Cooper (5) dribbles past Georgia State guard Ashley Watson during the Gators’ 84-65 win on Nov. 11 in the O’Connell Center. After seeing time in only three games for the Gators in 2012-13 because of a left foot injury, Cooper has decided to transfer to Lipscomb University.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Injury to freshman guard Chandler Cooper a major blow to depleted Gators

Nov. 27, 2012

Coach Amanda Butler thinks freshman Chandler Cooper can be an effective player, but an injured left arch has thrown a wrench into the plan.

Coach Billy Donovan speaks with the media after the cancellation of UF’s game against Georgetown on Nov. 9 aboard the USS Bataan in Jacksonville. The game was called due to condensation on the court.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Scottie Wilbekin's career game not enough to earn starting spot

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Nov. 27, 2012

During Florida’s 79-66 win against UCF on Friday, junior Scottie Wilbekin set new career highs in four categories. He finished with 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes.

Running back Matt Jones runs the ball during UF’s 37-26 win against FSU on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. Jones has established himself as the front runner to win Florida's starting running back job.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Freshman Matt Jones developing into powerful threat

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 27, 2012

When he arrived at UF, Matt Jones tried to bounce runs outside too often. Now, his teammates call him “The Bruiser.”

NEWS

Smathers Library Bookstore Picks

By Samantha Schuyler | Nov. 26, 2012

You may have passed it on your way to another part of Smathers Library.

Leon Orr gets into his stance during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Oct. 20, 2012, in The Swamp.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Injured Jelani Jenkins likely to miss bowl game

By ADAM PINCUS | Nov. 26, 2012

After a fractured right thumb and a hamstring injury kept linebacker Jelani Jenkins out of three games this season, a broken fifth metatarsal will keep him out of Florida’s bowl game. He underwent surgery on Monday morning and is expected to be out four to six weeks.

Quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) eludes Josh Evans during UF’s 20-17 win at Texas A&M on Sept. 8.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

UF deserves spot in title game

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 26, 2012

When No. 1 Notre Dame takes the field for the BCS National Championship Game in Miami on Jan. 7, a Southeastern Conference team will be on the opposite sideline.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Feminist Feelings - Calm down, there is no ‘war on men’

Nov. 26, 2012

There are very few words to describe all the emotions we felt when reading Suzanne Venker’s piece on Fox News’ website titled “The war on men.”

Linebacker Antonio Morrison attempts a tackle during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Freshman linebacker expected to see larger role after early success

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 26, 2012

When Antonio Morrison has played, the results have been promising. Coach Will Muschamp is expecting them to only get better.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Explaining the error of human judgment

Nov. 26, 2012

More than a year after the trial ended, new evidence has arisen in the case of Casey Anthony.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New community fellowship intended to encourage UF Jewish community

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Nov. 26, 2012

A house divided didn’t stop Alyssa Baron from getting in touch with her Jewish roots.

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