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NEWS

How to choose your perfect gameday brew

By Caitlyn Finnegan | Oct. 25, 2011

Looking for something new to sip on at your tailgate this Saturday for the UF against the University of Georgia game?

NEWS

'Jersey Shore' house for rent

By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 25, 2011

The "Jersey Shore" house in Seaside Heights is on the market for rent. For $2,500 a night, fans of the show can rent the house and experience the lifestyle of partying, drinking and "smooshing."

NEWS

Last week was a terrible academic week — all of my tests were squished into a five-day period. Amidst all of the grueling studying, I took study breaks and listened to calming instrumental music by Andy McKee. I found that my mood would quickly change and become happier, and I could feel myself relaxing within minutes.

METRO

Playboy to host party for charity Friday night

By Aubrey Primer | Oct. 25, 2011

This year, people going to the Florida-Georgia game can participate in the "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" with Playmates.

Sophomore tight end Gerald Christian (32) and wide receiver Robert Clark are transferring from Florida due to a lack of playing time. The two were teammates at Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer High.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Christian, Clark transferring, cite lack of playing time

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 25, 2011

Coach Will Muschamp announced Tuesday that sophomores Gerald Christian and Robert Clark will transfer due to a lack of opportunities to get on the field.

Florida sophomore forward Casey Prather finished his freshman campaign with more turnovers (18) than field goals (17).

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Prather adapting to role as defender, rebounder for UF

By JOHN BOOTHE | Oct. 25, 2011

Casey Prather entered last season with the expectation of evolving into the Gators’ next big, slashing forward in the line of Corey Brewer and Chandler Parsons.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Jury duty; Public should leave Anthony jurors alone

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 25, 2011

On Tuesday, the state released the names of the jurors who acquitted Casey Anthony of first-degree murder charges.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Somewhere along the way, Florida lost its confidence

By TOM GREEN | Oct. 25, 2011

What happened to the Gators’ swagger?

Florida redshirt freshman Carlie Needles talks to the media before last season. Needles, coming off an ACL tear last season, made a school record nine three-pointers against North Florida on Monday night in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida won 74-44.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Freshman Needles vying for playing time at deep point guard position

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 25, 2011

Playing first-year Gators at point guard may become a tradition for coach Amanda Butler.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Welfare system detracts from liberty

By Nicholas Butler | Oct. 25, 2011

Charity is great.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators expectations dressed up for SEC Championships

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 25, 2011

This year for Halloween, the Gators want to be champions.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Bank's crooked system designed to ‘steal' money from customers

By Max Scholder | Oct. 25, 2011

You always hear about big business screwing the little guy. You hear about corporations preying on the poor and uninformed. The majority of us agree that this happens and are seldom shocked to see it come up again and again in the news.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF