OPINION
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EDITORIALS
We Buy Ugly Houses
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2008Who said the economy is crushing the housing market? Fannie Mae who?
El Caimán
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Tough road ahead for UF
Oct. 1, 2008For the second weekend in a row, the Southeastern Conference schedule will have the Gators away from Gainesville and in two different SEC cities in three days.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator not biased
By Nate Juster | Oct. 1, 2008I encourage my fellow readers to avoid fallacious attacks on the Alligator and to stop implying a false political dichotomy when it is perfectly possible to be moderate in reporting.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Handlebar mustaches represent power, freedom from razors
By James Caven | Oct. 1, 2008I was cutting myself shaving this morning when I wondered, "Why isn't crazy facial hair popular anymore?" It certainly looks better than a face full of bandages.
METRO
GPD arrests teacher accused of having sex with minor
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 1, 2008A Gainesville High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of having sex with a 17-year-old.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Voting a choice, not duty
By Tolulope Bukola | Oct. 1, 2008Wes Hunt's rambling denunciation of the ignorant voter was hilarious but misguided. The essence of democracy is choice - including the choice not to participate in the political process or to select the dumbest candidate.
THE AVENUE
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NIGHTLIFE
Where everyone could know your name
By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Oct. 1, 2008Balancing responsibility and still managing to go out is one of the biggest problems facing college students. Between classes and bills, it sometimes seems as though fun takes a backseat.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Walking and rocking to a different beat
By MEGAN HERON | Oct. 1, 2008Indie rock group The Walkmen somewhat defy their so-called "indie" branding. With with heavy influences from Bob Dylan and The Kinks, The Walkmen combine emotional lyrics with a throwback to classic rock roots, which doesn't exactly fit into the "indie rock" box - especially since the band crosses genres with songs featured films such as "Spider-Man 3" and television cult classic "The O.C."
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Mullen not the reason for loss
Oct. 1, 2008Dan Mullen, UF's offensive coordinator, did not lose Saturday's game against Mississippi.
METRO
Florida county to test electronic voting with overseas residents
Oct. 1, 2008In the upcoming election, one Florida county will try out a new electronic voting system that will allow soldiers and those abroad to vote without sending in paper ballots.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Film may or may not leave you choked up
By DAVID STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008A fantastical view of the world's sleazier characters, "Choke" is a surreal softcore porn movie where the story is better - and more appealing - than the sex but just as graphic. Self-proclaimed sex addict and medical school dropout Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), cons people into loving him by pretending to choke at restaurants and having others save him. He then uses these people for money to keep his dying mother, Ida Mancini (Anjelica Huston), in "nice" hospital facilities. Content in this wayward lifestyle, he meets his mother's new doctor, Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), who, with an almost angelic demeanor, manages to turn Mancini's life upside down by telling him he might be Jesus's half clone forged from the ancient holy foreskin. It's pretty mind-boggling.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Petrino has rough adjustment to SEC play
Oct. 1, 2008Saying that Bobby Petrino's debut as a Southeastern Conference coach has been a disappointment would be an understatement.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Republicans deflect volunteers
By Michael George | Oct. 1, 2008For students annoyed by the registration volunteers, there is a solution that will prevent them from coming anywhere near you - wear a McCain/Palin shirt.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Little man shouldering economic woes
Oct. 1, 2008All right, I've had enough with the "Barackin' the Vote" and "McLeading the Polls."
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Give this biker a brake
By ERIK VOSS | Oct. 1, 2008I'm an optimist when I look at transportation: If it's faster than walking, it's good enough for me. Stopping never comes to mind.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Poor economy slows study abroad industry
By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 1, 2008Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae aren't stopping UF students from going overseas, but the high price of studying abroad has forced students to alter their plans to make the trip more affordable.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Freshman Avant finds nich on defense
Oct. 1, 2008It didn't take long for this freshman to make an impact.
