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UF outside hitter Kristy Jaeckel has become a more complete player in her senior season. She had 30 digs and 24 kills in two games last weekend.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Jaeckel working on all-around game

Nov. 16, 2011

On most days, Kristy Jaeckel is one of Florida’s most dominant and important offensive weapons.

Tiny Tim (Whitney Humphrey) and Scrooge (Rusty Salling) starred in the 2009 production of "A Christmas Carol."

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

‘A Christmas Carol' holds tradition

By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 16, 2011

When you walk down the third floor hallway of the Hippodrome Theatre, shoes greet you.

Becca Goldring, 21-year-old UF student athlete on the Gators track and field team, holds up a peanut butter pie, a Becca Bakes treat she made for a friend's birthday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Becca Bakes: UF track athlete shines with sweets blog

By Dana Burke | Nov. 16, 2011

Scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and baked apples escape from the oven, filling the kitchen with the warm aroma that is reminiscent of grandma's baking come holiday time.

MULTIMEDIA | VIDEO

Undead take UF, survivors stick to zombie attack protocol

By Erik Knudsen | Nov. 16, 2011

Survivors fended against zombie hordes from Nov. 9-13 on campus in a series of missions to prevent student extinction. Humans versus Zombies ended Sunday when the last student became infected. Surviving UF faculty look to the Zombie Attack Disaster Preparedness Simulation Exercise for guidance.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

‘Just Dance 3' offers calorie-burning workout to popular tracks

By Amanda Jae Fretz | Nov. 16, 2011

He collapsed on the bed, his 6-foot-3 frame too long for the extra-long twin. His feet hung over the wooden bedposts. His chest heaved as he allowed his long arms to succumb to gravity and dangle over the mattress.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Local theaters prep for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Pt. 1'

By Aryanna Harrell | Nov. 16, 2011

Whether you side with Team Edward or Team Jacob, die-hard Twilight fans are unanimously excited for the upcoming release of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1."

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Final Harry Potter DVD on shelves for limited time

By Kate Feldman | Nov. 16, 2011

Childhoods ended Friday.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

He said, she said: How do you tackle the first sheets salsa?

By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 16, 2011

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NEWS

No-fail beer guide to Thanksgiving pairings

By Caitlyn Finnegan | Nov. 16, 2011

The table is filled with countless casseroles, your grandma's stuffing and that fried turkey your uncle spent all afternoon with out in the backyard. Wondering what to drink when you're faced with such a spread? When Turkey Day finally rolls around on Nov. 24, skip the vino for what's sure to be your new favorite Thanksgiving tradition — seasonal beer.

A scoop of organic, dairy-based cardamom ice cream at Karma Cream. The organic ice cream cafe offers a natural spin on favorite treats.

THE AVENUE | FOOD

Organic treats pack health benefits

By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Nov. 16, 2011

As I took the first bite of my Mexican Chocolate ice cream, I knew I made the right decision. The cool sensation melted away the Florida heat. A rich flavor of chocolate and cinnamon coated my mouth. It took me back to Mexico, where the only thing I had to worry about was which hammock to lie in. It was not until I looked up at the chalkboard menu that I realized the ice cream was organic.

Drake's sophomore album, "Take Care," dropped Tuesday.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Drake's ‘Take Care' album has strong debut despite early leak

By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 16, 2011

Despite the album leak, Drake's sophomore album "Take Care" sat at the No. 1 spot on the iTunes album downloads list as of Wednesday night.

NEWS

Round-up: Bollywood welcomes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's baby girl to the world

By Caitlin O'Conner | Nov. 16, 2011

Amid a storm of media hype, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gave birth in a Mumbai suburb Wednesday morning (late Tuesday in the U.S.) to a girl.

NEWS

Gainesville community helping to give every family a Thanksgiving meal

By Emily Culclasure | Nov. 16, 2011

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, it's hard not to get amped up about having a small vacation away from the Gator Nation. Canceled classes, plans to head back home to see family and friends and the anticipation of having a delicious feast are taking over the UF student body and faculty. But with all of the excitement, we tend to overlook the portion of the Gainesville community that may need our help to make Thanksgiving extra special.

Senate President Andy Mason tallies votes during Tuesday's impeachment hearing for Supervisor of Elections Toni Megna. Senators voted that Megna did not follow eight elections rules but voted not to impeach her.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Senators vote not to impeach supervisor of elections

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 15, 2011

In the third impeachment trial in UF Student Government history, the Senate voted Tuesday night not to impeach Supervisor of Elections Toni Megna.

METRO

Tijuana Flats to open new location

By Ayana Stewart | Nov. 15, 2011

The national Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats will be opening its second Gainesville eatery in early 2012. The new restaurant will be located in Butler Plaza on Archer Road.

Brian Johnson, a "start-up evangelist" from Microsoft Corp., gives a presentation at the Technology Entrepreneur BootCamp.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Innovation Hub hosts entrepreneur bootcamp

By Erin Jester | Nov. 15, 2011

Instead of climbing rock walls or running obstacle courses, participants in the Technology Entrepreneur BootCamp gathered Tuesday evening to hear business tips and learn how to pitch their products to investors.

NEWS | CAMPUS