SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators wrap up regular season with straight-set win
Nov. 23, 2011Stephanie Ferrell didn’t take a single swing in the third set.
El Caimán
NEWS
Easy-to-follow tips to healthy travels
By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 23, 2011This Thanksgiving and during the holiday break, many of us will be traveling home. During the long car ride or the family vacation our parents planned, we tend to eat on the unhealthy side.
NEWS
Why do we eat so much on Thanksgiving?
By Tara Braun | Nov. 23, 2011Thursday afternoon, kitchens across America will be utilized to their maximum capacities. Mashed potatoes, gravy and veggies will cover the stove, while the stuffing, pies and turkey compete for space in the oven. After a whole day spent preparing a Thanksgiving meal, the food will be consumed under an hour and many Americans will then fall asleep on the couch watching football.
METRO
Social media, reality TV could help reduce teen pregnancies
By Jensen Werley | Nov. 22, 2011Thank Maci, Farrah and the other stars of MTV's "Teen Mom" - they may be the reason teen pregnancy rates are decreasing.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Social media model used to predict animal movements
By Jensen Werley | Nov. 22, 2011Scientists used the same statistics that decide your "suggested friends" on Facebook to predict how well an endangered species population can travel from one habitat to the next.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students document football team in transit
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Nov. 22, 2011In 60 minutes, the Gators football team produces 80 pounds of dirty clothes.
METRO
Roads were closed because of smoke
By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 22, 2011Florida Highway Patrol closed a couple of roads temporarily Tuesday due to a dangerous combination of fog and smoke from a brush fire that started more than a week ago.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UPD to up security Saturday
By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 22, 2011Law enforcement officials will be out in full force Saturday for the annual UF-Florida State University football game.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Lying about liberty; Republicans need to do some re-evaluating
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 22, 2011Most conservative Republican candidates claim that they believe in individual liberty and freedom - at least when it's convenient.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
City regulations reflect growth
By Andy Coffey | Nov. 22, 2011I am a second-year law student and lifelong Gainesville resident. I think you should publish some counterpoints to Travis Hornsby's column about city ordinances.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
The Paper Trail: Even in down year, UF football boosts local businesses
Nov. 22, 2011At the corner of University Avenue and NW 13th Street, inside the Holiday Inn, on a lime green chair in the lobby, sits Kim Layton, class of ’85. Kim is a former military brat, moved around a lot as a kid, came to UF in part because no one knew her. She stayed in town 13 years.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators still seeking balance on offense
By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 22, 2011Through four games this season, it has been easy to guess where the Gators are going to find their offense.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Brantley, Thompson have ‘no regrets’ as final home game looms
By GREG LUCA | Nov. 22, 2011When John Brantley and Deonte Thompson first met, the future seemed incredibly bright.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Lacking leaders, Gators need to grow up to get out of hole
By MATT WATTS | Nov. 22, 2011There was no chain slung around his neck. There was no ferocious glare on his face. There was no energy, no passion.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Picks Column: Florida State
Nov. 22, 2011We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are feeling the holiday spirit.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
George’s double-double leads Florida past Hampton
Nov. 22, 2011After a disappointing performance in a season-opening loss to Michigan, Florida junior forward Jennifer George knew something had to change. Now, with three additional games on the stat sheet, it’s looking like the transformation didn’t take long.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Florida wraps up season against South Carolina
By MEGAN WALSH< | Nov. 22, 2011While many volleyball teams around the NCAA have already wrapped up their regular seasons, Florida’s players have one last test against South Carolina tonight in the O’Connell Center before they can enjoy a quick Thanksgiving break.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Boynton’s hot hand leads Florida past Wright State
By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 21, 2011TAMPA — Before leaving Gainesville, Kenny Boynton purposefully stayed late in the gym to keep his shooting touch fresh.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Digging Deep: Unroe overcomes tragedy, injury to start at UF
Nov. 21, 2011For Taylor Unroe and her family, butterflies and fairies have always served as a symbol.
