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NEWS  |  NSE

UF memories will last a lifetime: A letter from UF Student Body President Kevin Reilly

By Kevin Reilly | Aug. 17, 2008

Welcome to the University of Florida! I may not be the first to congratulate you on your decision to attend UF, but let me tell you how much you will benefit from your time here. As Student Body president for the 2008-2009 academic year, I urge you make the most out of what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.

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NEWS  |  NSE

An Alligator apology to freshmen

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 17, 2008

Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

The Hipp offers avant-garde movies, musicals and plays

By Allison Griner | Aug. 17, 2008

Need something different to do on a Saturday night? The Hippodrome State Theatre is the whole package.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Fashion Attractions: Gainesville boutiques will satisfy shoppers

By BAILEY PARKE | Aug. 17, 2008

For shop-a-holics who like to scour their local shopping mecca for the latest fashion trends, Gainesville has an excellent variety of small boutiques and shops that should satisfy anyone sick of trudging through The Oaks Mall.

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NEWS  |  NSE

Meet the university, local leaders who will impact you

Aug. 17, 2008

Jumping into a new town, there's a whole slew of new people who make decisions affecting your everyday life.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Tebow Mania reaches new level with cover of Men's Fitness

Aug. 17, 2008

Want to know 1,095 ways to look and feel better? Or how about ways to get your best body back? Or maybe you yearn to learn the top football body training secrets?

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NEWS

UF suspends dorm check–in in anticipation of Fay

By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 17, 2008

UF officials announced residence hall check-in will be suspended from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Thursday in anticipation of bad weather from Tropical Storm Fay.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Rainy, Demps face off in street race behind dorm

Aug. 17, 2008

Jeff Demps gets out of a tutoring session and starts to walk down Stadium Road to his dorm in Springs.

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NEWS  |  NSE

OMG, that’s TMI: Exercise discretion on Facebook

By JENNA LANIA | Aug. 17, 2008

Laura Lombardo is 2,131 friends richer. She has created 55 photo albums, and so far there are 1,260 photos of her online. She checks Facebook from her Blackberry while she's waiting in line or on the bus to pass the time.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Embrace your inner bookworm with this reading list

By JESSICA METZGER | Aug. 17, 2008

Looking for something entertaining to read during your downtime? Here is a book list that can revive your reading agenda for the fall.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Tebow's backup spot still up for grabs

Aug. 17, 2008

Two people competing for the same job usually don't consider themselves friends.

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NEWS  |  NSE

Stay safe, save money with transportation alternatives

By THOMAS STEWART | Aug. 17, 2008

In light of rising gas prices, more students are forced to find means of travel that don't involve getting behind the wheel of a car. Luckily for UF students, there are plenty of ways to get around Gainesville and campus without one.

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NEWS  |  NSE

34th Street Wall is local tradition

By NOEL SANCHEZ | Aug. 17, 2008

It's been called an eyesore, a concrete blog and a public diary.

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NEWS  |  NSE

The ABCs of UF

By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 17, 2008

You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Murphy becomes leader for this year's group of receivers

Aug. 17, 2008

Percy Harvin is the most electrifying player on the Gators roster and a Heisman candidate, but the leader of UF's receiving corps is Louis Murphy.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

D-line hopes to regain championship form

Aug. 17, 2008

Gator fans have vivid memories of former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith and running back Antonio Pittman getting hammered repeatedly by UF's defense in the BCS Championship game two seasons ago.

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NEWS  |  NSE

Learn, obey local laws to avoid lasting consequences

By ZAHARA ZAHAV | Aug. 15, 2008

A night on the town can present great photo opportunities -- as long as those photos aren't mug shots.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS FOOTBALL

Gators ranked No. 5 in Associated Press poll

Aug. 15, 2008

The Associated Press preseason poll was released on Saturday, and UF found itself in familiar territory.

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NEWS  |  NSE

An apology to freshman

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 15, 2008

Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.

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SPORTS  |  BLOGS FOOTBALL

Beal the fifth to suffer torn ACL; Williams to safety

Aug. 11, 2008

Sorry for the delay in getting this up for all you, but it's been a hectic few days in Alligator land as we're preparing for the New Student Edition (check the Web site in the upcoming weeks for stories, mainly aimed toward freshmen).