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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

A diplomatic wardrobe

By REGINA STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008

If you ask my friends, they'll be the first to tell you that I'm definitely not a politically active person. My knowledge of the presidential candidates is shallower than a kiddie pool, but with the shambles our nation is in, I thought it would behoove me to catch Friday night's debates. After all, what better way to learn about our potential future presidents than watching them civilly duke it out on national television?

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METRO

City Commission holds discussion on amendment to antidiscrimination policy

Oct. 1, 2008

The early discussion time of a proposed charter amendment at today's city commission meeting has drawn complaints from some Gainesville residents.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

We Buy Ugly Houses

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2008

Who said the economy is crushing the housing market? Fannie Mae who?

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Tough road ahead for UF

Oct. 1, 2008

For 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.

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NEWS

All It's Stacked Up to Be

Oct. 1, 2008

Feature photo

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator not biased

By Nate Juster | Oct. 1, 2008

I 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.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Handlebar mustaches represent power, freedom from razors

By James Caven | Oct. 1, 2008

I 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.

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METRO

GPD arrests teacher accused of having sex with minor

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 1, 2008

A Gainesville High School teacher was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of having sex with a 17-year-old.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Voting a choice, not duty

By Tolulope Bukola | Oct. 1, 2008

Wes 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.

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Where everyone could know your name

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Oct. 1, 2008

Balancing 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.

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AP  |  SPORTS

Phillies start series with win

Oct. 1, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Walking and rocking to a different beat

By MEGAN HERON | Oct. 1, 2008

Indie 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."

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Mullen not the reason for loss

Oct. 1, 2008

Dan Mullen, UF's offensive coordinator, did not lose Saturday's game against Mississippi.

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METRO

Florida county to test electronic voting with overseas residents

Oct. 1, 2008

In 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.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Film may or may not leave you choked up

By DAVID STUZIN | Oct. 1, 2008

A 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.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Petrino has rough adjustment to SEC play

Oct. 1, 2008

Saying that Bobby Petrino's debut as a Southeastern Conference coach has been a disappointment would be an understatement.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Republicans deflect volunteers

By Michael George | Oct. 1, 2008

For students annoyed by the registration volunteers, there is a solution that will prevent them from coming anywhere near you - wear a McCain/Palin shirt.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Little man shouldering economic woes

Oct. 1, 2008

All right, I've had enough with the "Barackin' the Vote" and "McLeading the Polls."

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Give this biker a brake

By ERIK VOSS | Oct. 1, 2008

I'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.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Poor economy slows study abroad industry

By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 1, 2008

Freddie 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.