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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Book is Holy Grail to living cheaply

By Amy Stuart | Sep. 7, 2011

"Broke-Ass" Stuart Schuffman is not afraid to call you out. He uses every curse word in the book. He offends you for your bad spending habits and bluntly calls you a dumbass for your idiotic purchases. But, while you might feel insecure about your latest buy or offended by his ridicule, his book, "Young, Broke and Beautiful: Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide to Living Cheaply," is the Holy Grail for college students.

Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said the defensive line missed some opportunites for sacks against FAU. Quinn highlighted the pass rush as an area that needs to improve this Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida seeking better pass rush on Saturday

Sep. 7, 2011

Gators defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was pleased with his unit’s overall performance in the season opener last weekend, when Florida held FAU to 137 total yards.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Ten reasons why UAB can pull off the upset in The Swamp

By GREG LUCA< | Sep. 7, 2011

Am I crazy to think UAB might actually have a shot Saturday?

‘Twinning' UF seniors Erica Taltos, left, and Brittany Taltos pose for a picture donning matching outfits before heading to midtown to celebrate Saturday night's football victory against FAU.

NEWS | CAMPUS

'Twinning' UF students on 'Jersey Shore' speak out

By Amanda Cohen | Sep. 7, 2011

The world watched as The Gator Nation got a firsthand lesson in fist pumping and "twinning" when the UF College of Journalism and Communications sponsored a study abroad trip in Florence during the summer semester.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF scuba diving class returns this fall

By Kate Feldman | Sep. 7, 2011

The Openwater Scuba Diving class at UF has resurfaced this fall.

Relient K will be a headliner on Saturday at this year's Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort. Other headliners for the two-day event include Switchfoot, Anberlin, Casting Crowns, Third Day and David Crowder Band.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Rock the Universe gains crossover appeal with mainstream acts

By Alyssa Holcomb | Sep. 7, 2011

Rock the Universe, one of Florida's most popular music festivals, is mixing elements both new and old to provide fans with another fun, spiritual experience.

Florida defensive specialist Taylor Unroe (55) was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Tuesday after recording nine assists in 44 digs in four Gators wins last week.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Underclassmen playing large role for Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 7, 2011

With five seniors and three juniors on the roster, the natural assumption would be that the No. 7 Gators are a top-heavy, veteran squad.

OPINION | COLUMNS

We shouldn't wear a mask on the Web

By Alex Guilmartin | Sep. 7, 2011

Steve Jobs is done.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lawfully ludicrous; Florida should get rid of silly laws

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 7, 2011

If you live with your significant other and don't happen to be married, you could be committing a crime in Florida.

Gators offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is drawing rave reviews from players for his quick play calls and fast-paced tempo.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Offense more efficient under Weis

By TOM GREEN | Sep. 6, 2011

Charlie Weis doesn’t like to waste time.

Florida right guard Jon Halapio (67) said the offensive line now trusts each other. He said their off-the-field relationships have helped bring the unit closer together.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Offensive line coming together despite rotation

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 6, 2011

Florida may not have found five definitive starters on the offensive line, but that doesn’t mean the position remains unsettled.

Asia, a 2-year-old Asian small-clawed otter, peeks out of her cage at the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo during one of her training sessions. She is leaving today to breed with another otter at the Perth Zoo in Australia.

NEWS | ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Whisked away

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Sep. 6, 2011

Soon all that will be left of her are her paintings and the fond memories of her trainers.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Competition at keeper between Burke, Chancey still open

By JOHN BOOTHE | Sep. 6, 2011

After two years of former UF goalkeeper Katie Fraine making life easy on the Gators’ coaching staff, the decision for who will play between the pipes each week has gotten a little tougher in 2011.

METRO | CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UPD officer fired due to conduct

By Morgan Watkins | Sep. 6, 2011

The conduct evaluation was prompted by UPD Officer Keith Smith's handling of a traffic stop on July 23, when he threatened to shoot a 20-year-old man whom he pulled over on a charge of reckless driving.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student dies after getting hit by car; investigation pending

By Morgan Watkins | Sep. 6, 2011

UF student Antonio Milanes Cuesta died Monday after a car ran over him while he was lying in the middle of a road.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

The Rally: Still unproven — youthful secondary or Brantley’s downfield game?

By MATT WATTS< | Sep. 6, 2011

Matt: The day we’ve all been waiting for came and went Saturday, and for a lot of you it was a joyous occasion.

Pam Marlin, a graduate program assistant for the physics department, created the project "UF Then and Now." She was inspired by an online project that showed World War II photos over their present-day locations.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Project provides peek at UF's past

By Mina Radman | Sep. 6, 2011

A family photo project is giving viewers a snapshot of UF's campus in the mid-twentieth century.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF libraries pledge money for touchdowns

By Mina Radman | Sep. 6, 2011

Instead of placing bets, students can pledge money to UF libraries this football season.

NEWS | ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Labor Day festival rallied for better jobs

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 6, 2011

In light of increased poverty numbers in Gainesville, a local activist spoke out in favor of the middle class Sunday afternoon at the Bo Diddley Community Plaza during a festival she helped create.

Joe Durando, a two-time UF alumnus, runs the Possum Hollow Farm, located 15 miles north of Gainesville. His produce will be for sale at the Union Street Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

NEWS | FEATURES

Farmer prepares for season at Union Street Farmers Market

By Meredith Rutland | Sep. 6, 2011

Joe Durando watched as people mingled around his vegetable stand - a girl cradling a white kitten while singing "Hound Dog" and a young couple holding hands nearby - on his first day back to the Union Street Farmers Market.

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