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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

DUI campaign sends wrong message

By Joseph Trimboli | Aug. 26, 2009

Drinking and driving is bad - there is no denying that fact. As somebody who files claims for an insurance company, I have heard the horror stories from the victims' families first-hand. I agree that Fabulous Rides sounds like a fabulous program and the student body president ought to be commended for trying to promote awareness of its existence in an effort to reduce drunk driving. However, his approach sells the dangers short.

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METRO

Two people fall from apartment complex as balcony collapses

By J. HUNTER SIZEMORE | Aug. 26, 2009

Two women, one of whom was pregnant, fell from the second story of Lyons Apartments this afternoon when part of a balcony and outdoor stairwell collapsed.

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Gainesville Scooter Service

Aug. 26, 2009

A new service in Gainesville provides a driver for people too intoxicated to drive for a fee. The driver uses a foldable scooter that he places in the customer's trunk to return to work.

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METRO

Politicians discuss health care for young people

By KATIE EMMETS | Aug. 26, 2009

Upon graduating from Colorado State University in 2004, Abby Berendt landed her dream job at a large media corporation in New York City. Berendt had been working full time at the company for 10 months when she arrived at work one day with what she thought was a horrible stomachache.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Anti-Islam shirts pathetic ploy to get attention

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 26, 2009

The Dove World Outreach Center has already blurred the lines between a church and a for-profit enterprise and the lines between a place of "outreach" and a place that calls for exclusion.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG hosts party to advertise new taxi service

By CAROLYN TILLO | Aug. 26, 2009

Three shiny blue scooters, two Lincoln Town Cars and a mini bus stood waiting as about 60 UF students socialized at The Swamp Restaurant Wednesday night.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Change of scenery, lingerie spices up relationships

By MEAGAN MCGONE | Aug. 26, 2009

Break up boredom in the bedroom.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Tebow needs another milestone to be greatest of all time, but he shouldn't

Aug. 26, 2009

When it comes to a player's legacy, perception is reality.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Citizen Cope, The Whigs concert kicks off semester

By KARINA GALVEZ | Aug. 26, 2009

The sounds of The Whigs and Citizen Cope will echo from Flavet Field on Saturday night as the bands kick off the grand opening of the field's new Bandshell.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Freshman LB Jenkins in boot with sprained ankle

Aug. 26, 2009

Freshman linebacker Jelani Jenkins is wearing a protective boot while he tries to recover from a sprained left ankle he injured in practice Tuesday.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rays have bandwagon fans like everyone else

By Kyle Krutek | Aug. 26, 2009

This is in response to Casey Peterson's letter to the editor, "Students should root for Rays," expressing the belief that his dedication to the Tampa Bay Rays somehow reflects the dedication of all Rays fans.

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METRO

Students sent home for wearing anti-Islam T-shirts

By J. HUNTER SIZEMORE | Aug. 26, 2009

A pair of black flats, jeans and a white T-shirt bearing "Islam is of the Devil" in red stenciled lettering across its back; this was Emily Sapp's back-to-school outfit on Monday at Gainesville High School.

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METRO

Fight breaks out outside Club Decadence

By KATIE EMMETS | Aug. 26, 2009

Two Gainesville women were arrested after their fight in a downtown parking lot drew a crowd of about 50 people.

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THE AVENUE  |  FOOD

Local pizza shops offer originality, culture to dining

By Alex Orlando | Aug. 26, 2009

With college students scarfing down pizza faster than the average Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, the pizza market is thriving in Gainesville.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Layering creates new look for old clothing

By LANE NIESET | Aug. 26, 2009

Ching-Ya Ni, 19, a UF sophomore, masters the art of boho chic in this fun and versatile school ensemble. Her layered look adds new flair to pieces found in her closet. Ni says she doesn't follow trends, but she can't wait to pull out her fall clothing this season. Try looking through your closet and pairing clothing together in new ways to create a look for fall. Adding colored tights underneath flowing dresses or shorts takes a summer look and transforms it for the winter. Also, play with different sizes of belts and boots to add a little edge to the ensemble. Mix and match different accessories that will keep your outfits looking fresh for the entire season.

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METRO

PetSnip helps owners spay and neuter their pets

By EMILY FUGGETTA | Aug. 26, 2009

Operation PetSnip's surgery room is only slightly larger than the average bathroom.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Job leads to guilty conscience

By ERIK VOSS | Aug. 26, 2009

From the moment we're born, we're all guilty of something.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Machen predicts end to budget cuts

By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 26, 2009

He knows it could come back to haunt him, but he's willing to take that chance.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SG officials shouldn't get perks

By Jonathan Ossip | Aug. 26, 2009

Tuesday was a sad day for democracy within UF Student Government. In that night's meeting, the Student Senate voted to keep giving top SG officials perks that are out of reach for ordinary students. They also illegally moved several powers of the Senate to the Unite-controlled executive branch, essentially creating the new office of Student Body Dictator.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

First glance at new Wonderland trailer

By Jon Silman | Aug. 26, 2009

At the intersection of expectation and reality you can sometimes end up at disappointment street. You can look forward to something so much that it will never live up to the idea you had in your brain. A shame, really.