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Friday, August 01, 2025

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

AMPED with UF athletes: UF diver Sean Saley

Sean Saley is just as comfortable with a guitar in his hand as he is diving into a pool. While training during his first year on UF’s diving team, Saley plays in the band Half Track, which is opening for Afroman later this year. He’s been diving since he was 12, when he


THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Healthy and wealthy couldn’t be wiser

College students are known for a sordid diet of ramen and delivered pizza. And we get it: Being on a budget hardly allows for filet mignon and crème brûlée as dinner options. But, believe it or not, eating healthy and tasty can be done on limited funds. Check out these tips to see how.


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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Cheap, fun games for cheap, fun people

Like many students, I’m pretty much broke. I’ve eaten Burger King at least six times this week, I worship ramen, and every penny saved is a video game earned. Spending $50 or more on a blockbuster title might make gamers into mindless slaves of consumerism and pretty graphics, but that is a curse we’re willing to live with.


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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Spin away the cash blues

Nielsen SoundScan released a report earlier this month indicating a 14 percent increase in vinyl record sales from 2009 to 2010, with 2.8 million albums sold last year. The Beatles’ “Abbey Road”, Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs” and The Black Keys’ “Brothers” topped the list in sales.


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METRO

Father charged with killing baby

A man already on probation for child neglect was arrested by Gainesville Police on Wednesday on a charge of killing his baby by rolling onto him in his sleep.


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NEWS

Clarification

As Mayor Craig Lowe stated in his state of the city address Wednesday, the city budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year faces an $8.3 million shortfall. The budget will be balanced, however, as the City of Gainesville is not legally allowed to operate in a deficit.


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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Education can clarify gun misconceptions

Nicole Iovine’s paranoid Jan. 26 raving (“Carrying Guns on Campus Unnecessary”) was not only short on specifics but also completely failed to comprehend why it is necessary to defend oneself. Nicole claimed there are 30,000 people killed each year by firearms; she  neglected to mention how many of those 30,000 are dangerous criminals who are killed in the act of committing a violent crime.


THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Fine meals for a fine price

Hard up for cash, but you still want to eat like a king? Need to impress your date, but financial aid hasn't come in yet? No need to fear - the word "gourmet" refers to taste, not cost. Here are a few tips on saving money while still eating real food.


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