METRO
Website lets drivers check their route for traffic jams
By Meredith Rutland | Apr. 7, 2011For those who hate waiting in traffic, help may be a click away.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Obama and his never-ending campaign
By Bob Minchin | Apr. 7, 2011It’s official. On Monday, President Obama released a Web video that formally kicked off his re-election campaign for 2012. Four years ago, Obama launched the campaign that took the nation by storm — a campaign that used words and branding to stir up a kind of hysteria that launched an unknown Illinois senator into rock star status and, ultimately, the White House.
NEWS
Taxis to have Bill of Rights posted in cabs
By Meredith Rutland | Apr. 7, 2011In the wake of complaints from citizens that taxi companies were charging unfair rates, the Gainesville City Commission decided to require a Bill of Rights to be posted inside city taxi cabs.
NEWS
Check out the third trailer for ‘L.A. Noire’
By Josh Isom | Apr. 7, 2011Having hitched up its prized stallion, Rockstar Games is ready to drive back into the urban, crime-ridden streets. This time, it’s speeding all the way back to 1940s Los Angeles.
NEWS
Thai peanut lettuce wraps
By Jamie Stolarz | Apr. 6, 2011Jamie says: Lettuce wraps with fancy names don't have to be just a restaurant thing. Make your own tastier and healthier version at home. This recipe is so easy and quick to make (about five minutes) and requires very minimal clean-up (a one-bowl meal).
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Rise in head injuries hits home for UF
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Apr. 6, 2011Soon, just wearing goggles isn’t going to be good enough.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
From bookie to barkeep: New opportunity provides chance to get even
By BILL O'CONNOR< | Apr. 6, 2011“Christ, hurry. Brendan just bet Michigan plus-4.”
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
DeFelice key as Gators try to right ship
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Apr. 6, 2011The life of a catcher isn’t glamorous.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Before NCAAs, UF focusing on beam routines, energy
By ALLISON BANKO | Apr. 6, 2011As the most important meet of the season draws near, the Gators will be faced with a special test: mending two areas that need perfecting before the NCAA National Championships in two weeks.
METRO
Woodland Park Boys & Girls Club named best in US
By Meredith Rutland | Apr. 6, 2011The chapter was notified last Thursday that it was the first in Gainesville to win the national award from the organization.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF alumna named DNC chairwoman
By Morgan Watkins | Apr. 6, 2011When Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine resigned on Tuesday, President Barack Obama selected Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a UF alumna, as the new DNC chairwoman.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
No Southern Accent to release new album on iTunes
Apr. 6, 2011It came to Chris Rienas in a dream.
THE AVENUE
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FOOD
For health junkies, half-vegetarianism a good option
By Robert Imfeld | Apr. 6, 2011The litany of diets, exercise regimens and nutrition supplements that pervade American culture never seems to end.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Grinding Halt: Shutdown consequences can teach a lesson
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2011The cogs on the machine that is the federal government are about to grind to a halt. The shutdown is nearly at hand, and we have seen nothing to convince us that the two parties are willing to compromise on their views of the budget. So what is going to be put on hold?
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
OutFoxed
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2011Somewhere, Jon Stewart is mourning the death of an impression.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Amazon's 'Cloud Drive' brings advances to digital music
By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Apr. 6, 2011With the amount of competition in the technology market, it seems at times as though new products are obsolete soon after they are released.
NEWS
Article’s inaccuracies unacceptable, unfair to Alligator readers
By he Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2011On Tuesday, the Alligator ran a story on the front page titled “Math whiz has mind that won’t turn off.”
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Brian Posehn to perform Wednesday
By Britt Perkins | Apr. 6, 2011Brian Posehn is a comic who likes his metal heavy. But the red-bearded, 6-foot-7 inch self-identifying music lover and nerd doesn’t aim to limit himself to a specific niche. Instead, he tries to include whoever is in the crowd, often by poking fun at himself.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Women walk for sexual assault prevention, awareness
By Amanda Eatman | Apr. 6, 2011At dusk, women will try to reclaim the night.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Local elections important for students
By Chad Mohammed | Apr. 6, 2011“All politics are local.” This time-tested adage never has been truer. On Tuesday, the runoff elections for Districts 2 and 3 will take place. Running in District 2, which encompasses the northwest section of the city, is incumbent Lauren Poe. Running in District 3 is Susan Bottcher. District 3 spans the southwestern sector of the city from the western half of campus all the way to I-75.
