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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 18, 2007

Oh, what a week. We hope you're finally done with all your awful midterms, papers and the other stuff that's been keeping you from going out and having a good time. So take this weekend to sit back and have a few (or more than a few; we won't judge) drinks. Go on. You deserve it. Just make sure you're sober enough to read this week's intoxicating edition of…

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alcohol was a bad choice for fundraiser

By Giselle Moore-Higgs | Oct. 18, 2007

I am writing in response to your article on Booze for Boobs. Although I think the organizers had their hearts in the right place - raising funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization - the event title is offensive to those of us who work in the field of breast-cancer care.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

New UF library online only

By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 17, 2007

Some days, you just don't want to get out of your jammies.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Humble Calathes lets his skills do the talking

Oct. 17, 2007

Listening to Nick Calathes talk, you would never know he's one of the most decorated high school basketball players in Florida history.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

New 'Elizabeth' film a royal disappointment

By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Oct. 17, 2007

"Elizabeth: The Golden Age" was like a long walk in the park.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Bill of rights forces tow companies in line

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 17, 2007

There's a new bill of rights in town.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local band's first music video a wrap

By PAIGE WILSON | Oct. 17, 2007

With a major local fan base and big shows such as Warped Tour and Gator Growl under its belt, the only thing Gainesville-based band Ten 13 Concept hadn't done yet was make a music video.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Abortions give some women a chance at life

By Claire Beach | Oct. 17, 2007

The Pro-Life Alliance demonstrated Monday its belief that the "life" of the fetus matters more than the life of a woman.

NEWS | SFC

UF, Santa Fe Community College sell bracelets to raise funds for Ugandan youth soccer team

By JESSICA BRANDI | Oct. 17, 2007

Before Andrew Ssewankambo, 38 Ugandan children kicked soccer balls made of banana leaves and played without proper uniforms, but Ssewankambo, 19, is changing that.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

New ticket system needed

By Casey Peterson | Oct. 17, 2007

New ticket system needed

METRO

Sexual assault victims find peace with yoga

By OLEE FOWLER | Oct. 17, 2007

Yoga has been known to improve health and center one's mind, which are attributes the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center hopes to impart to those in need.

METRO

Growing farmers' market moves to new venue

By CASEY BROOKE LAWSON | Oct. 17, 2007

The sweet melodies of a band and the fresh smell of food drifted over a dozen children who danced and twirled barefoot in a grassy courtyard.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Talent Night offers winners chance to perform at Gator Growl

By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 17, 2007

Local singers, bands and dancers will compete tonight at Gator Growl's Talent Night.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Students offer input on search for new CLAS dean

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 17, 2007

The search for a new dean of UF's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences continued Wednesday with UF students voicing their opinions on what they want from their dean.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Portugal. The Man's show last week an eclectic performance

By DAVID THOMAS | Oct. 17, 2007

In promotion of a new album, Alaskan indie-rock band Portugal. The Man played at Common Grounds Friday night.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Woodson leads Wildcats to prominence

Oct. 17, 2007

Andre' Woodson transformed on Oct. 14, 2006.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Sex education leaves something to be desired

Oct. 17, 2007

Over the past few days, the Alligator has featured columns about virginity - virginity in terms of sex and adulthood. Let's address birth control. Let's discuss specifics of the pre-nasty. There's no virginal talk in this column.

METRO

Tow companies may soon post 'bill of rights'

By APRIL DUDASH | Oct. 17, 2007

A new list of rights for people whose cars have been towed may be in every Gainesville towing office if the Gainesville City Commission approves it.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Remembering a fallen teammate

Oct. 17, 2007

UF's game against Kentucky may not be the showdown of the season, and 50 years down the road it won't be making anyone's top-10 list.

METRO

Event promotes breast-cancer awareness, features wet T-shirt contest

By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 17, 2007

Diana Koutoulas said that because guys can get breast cancer too, the male wet T-shirt contest was a good way to get them involved.

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