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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Grow Radio hosts storytelling event to broadcast on radio

By Jessica Kegu | July 4, 2012

The Conch is a monthly storytelling event hosted at Lightnin’ Salvage in Satchel’s Pizza. Its name is derived from the symbolic conch shell used in “Lord of the Flies” to indicate who has the right to speak. The second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., the first of which begins July 10, Gainesville residents are invited to come share a true story based on the theme of that month or to simply sit and listen.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Wild Onion Press advocates for acceptance of physical differences through book publishing

By Kathryn Varn | July 4, 2012

The Gainesville-based company publishes books starring children with physical differences.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Massage therapist sells homemade soap to Gainesville residents

By Samantha Solum | July 4, 2012

A local soap-making business, Thrive Handcrafts, recently teamed up with a local coffee business, Sweetwater Organic Coffee Roasters, to create a soap that will leave java junkies feeling squeaky clean.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Fanfares and Fireworks event brought thousands to Flavet Field

By Kelly Price | July 4, 2012

Thousands packed picnics, Frisbees, footballs and blankets for a sunny afternoon on Flavet Field, where the UF College of Journalism and Communications hosted the Fanfares and Fireworks event. It has been a Gainesville tradition for about 15 years, said Randy Wright, executive director of the college’s division of multimedia properties.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Birds found dead on east coast sent to Gainesville for examination, display

By Kelly Price | July 4, 2012

On the east coast of Florida, more than 250 birds have washed onto shores they’ve never seen. Now they’re in Gainesville, but they’ll never see that either.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Obama does not deserve blame for state of today’s economy

July 4, 2012

The fact is that Republicans have been obstructing everything President Obama has tried to do, and this is more the “John Boehner Economy” than the “Obama Economy.”

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Swamp Dragon relocates on University Ave

By Joshua Minchin | July 4, 2012

A lack of parking forced Swamp Dragon, a locally owned and operated tobacco and gift shop, to relocate.

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METRO

Man arrested for allegedly beating pregnant girlfriend

By Benjamin S. Brasch | July 4, 2012

Jacob Criger was arrested at 4:15 a.m. on felony charges of domestic battery on a pregnant woman and obstructing justice.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Zunino beginning pro career in Single A

By The Associated Press | July 4, 2012

SEATTLE — At this point, Mike Zunino just wants to get through the whirlwind of being honored for his college career so his pro career can begin.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Florida linebacker commit Hearns eager to return from ACL tear

By ADAM PINCUS< | July 4, 2012

Football didn’t always come easy for James Hearns.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Chipper’s final selection to All-Star Game resonates with sports editor

By JOE MORGAN | July 4, 2012

Billy Heywood is braver than most. Portrayed by Luke Edwards in the 1994 film Little Big League, Billy inherits the Minnesota Twins after the death of his grandfather, the team’s owner. One week later, Billy names himself manager.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Sixteen current, former Gators qualify for London Olympics

By KATIE AGOSTIN | July 3, 2012

For sprinter Jeff Demps, this year has been about making sacrifices for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF football commit Adams playing in IFAF U-19 World Championship

By ADAM PINCUS< | July 3, 2012

Rodney Adams wakes up every morning at 6:30 ready to take the field for two-a-days.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

The Alligator Awards: Which Florida duo was superior during the 2011-12 season?

By COREY MCCALL | July 3, 2012

As a part of The Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2011-12 athletic season, columnists Joe Morgan and Corey McCall will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Anxious freshmen, proud parents take over campus for Summer B

By Chris Alcantara | July 2, 2012

UF is anticipating about 2,200 new students taking classes this summer, said UF spokesman Steve Orlando.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Matheson Museum expands programming to residents

By Katherine Hahn | July 2, 2012

Struggling to preserve Alachua County’s history yet little known to local residents, the museum, located at 513 E. University Ave., works to make a bigger impact on the community.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF’s Board of Trustees agree on a 9 percent tuition increase

By Erin Jester | July 2, 2012

After an hour of haggling, storytelling and sidestepping on the last day of its meeting, the Board of Governors approved a 9 percent differential tuition increase for UF.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF beta testing new network that saves GatorLink password

By Javier Edwards | July 2, 2012

The Unified Wireless Network is a part of the larger Unified Network Project, which was developed to increase the efficiency of Wi-Fi on UF’s campus, said Fedro Zazueta, the senior director of the Office of Academic Technology and a professor in the agricultural and biological engineering department.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Congress passes bill to keep current loan interest rate

By Erin Jester | July 2, 2012

In 2007, Congress made an agreement allowing the interest rate on Stafford loans to drop from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent over five years.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Same Old Story: Government in health care is nothing new

July 2, 2012

Many Republicans and conservatives have expressed the sentiment that Obamacare constitutes a takeover of the health care industry by the government.