METRO
Federal judge extends voter registration for six more days
By Melissa Gomez | Oct. 12, 2016Florida’s voter registration deadline has been extended to Tuesday.
El Caimán
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ART AND THEATER
Hippodrome State Theatre debuts new show
By Janiece Sebris | Oct. 12, 2016The Hippodrome State Theatre will debut an adaptation of the novel-turned-cult-classic-film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” as its latest show.
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POLITICS
‘Trump Train’ comes to Ocala
By Martin Vassolo | Oct. 12, 2016With no protesters in sight, thousands of eager voters snaked their way through a parking lot before packing into a raucous Ocala stadium Wednesday to hear Donald Trump speak.
METRO
Man dies, jet fuel leaks after semi-truck rollover
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 12, 2016A Tampa, Florida, man died Wednesday after his semi-truck rolled over multiple times, leaking nearly 8,000 gallons of jet fuel during the accident, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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CAMPUS
UF College of the Arts hosting arts and humanities event today
By RJ Sonbeek | Oct. 12, 2016Ros Fiol, 19, will be drawing portraits of students for two minutes each on the Plaza of Americas today.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Reconsidering our laws against marijuana
Oct. 12, 2016Do you remember, dear reader, sitting in a Drug Abuse Resistance Education class in elementary school, taking that solemn and sacred vow to never touch drugs? We do. Statistically, most of you have broken that oath. It’s no secret that a sizable portion of the college demographic has experimented with cannabis in one of its many forms.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Florida man arrested after sucking woman’s toes
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 12, 2016A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after putting a woman’s right foot in his mouth, Gainesville Police said.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UPD: Student stole $1,600 in textbooks at UF Bookstore
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 12, 2016On Monday, a UF student was arrested after a man stole about $1,600 in merchandise from the UF Bookstore, University Police said.
METRO
Protesters boycott Gainesville Wendy’s
By Paige Fry | Oct. 12, 2016An employee at the Wendy’s on Archer Road called police after protesters entered the restaurant in an attempt to deliver a letter.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF College of Education students had highest voter turnout in 2012, study says
By Alexandra Northcott | Oct. 12, 2016Madeline Ward, a UF elementary education junior, said she will make her voice heard this November.
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COLUMNS
You do you: There’s no ‘right’ way to experience your college years
Oct. 12, 2016There are a lot of times I think I did college wrong. This becomes especially evident as my college career slowly creeps toward a close, while my sister’s is just taking off. Because of the glorious war of sister rivalry, sometimes I can’t help but compare our freshman years. She’s been making new friends every day, working out regularly, going out every weekend and bonding with the people on her floor.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Don't ignore environmental issues
Oct. 12, 2016Fifteen years ago, a little girl was in Washington, D.C. She was sitting in the corner of a conference room playing with Polly Pockets while her dad was in an important round table meeting with the Heritage Foundation discussing water treatment systems. She was promised that if she was as quiet as a mouse during the meeting, her dad would take her sightseeing. Oh, how she was dying to see the Lincoln Memorial.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Reflecting on death and life after graduation
Oct. 12, 2016The halfway point of the semester is fast approaching. Midterms are near.
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NIGHTLIFE
III Points music festival recap: a taste of real Miami culture
By Jeremy Haas | Oct. 12, 2016Last weekend, III Points music festival kicked off a three-day celebration of music, art and technology in Miami. The festival’s lineup not only featured many nationally and internationally acclaimed acts, but it also presented festival-goers with plenty of homegrown Miami artists.
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FOOD
Reviewing the best breakfast places across Gainesville
By Rebecca Rubin | Oct. 12, 2016If there’s one thing Gainesville has no shortage of, it’s restaurants. There are so many breakfast options alone, even a tough critic like Ron Swanson would be impressed. While Gainesville has plenty of places to get the classic bacon-and-eggs combo, there are some hidden gems with unique takes on the conventional morning meal. In no particular order, here are some of the most mouthwatering venues to grab breakfast in the area.
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MUSIC
Rooney headlines Groundswell Tour, returns to Gainesville
By Brooke Bajgrowicz | Oct. 12, 2016Rooney, a popular rock band from Los Angeles most recognized for its hit “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?” will return to Gainesville on Wednesday to perform.
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MUSIC
Savants of Soul to perform at The Wooly
By Emma Witmer | Oct. 12, 2016Local music lovers, write this down.
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ART AND THEATER
UF art gallery gets new exhibit
By Cindy Lu | Oct. 12, 2016UF’s University Galleries will open its newest exhibit, “Alpha,” today featuring pieces by artist Tony Stallard.
METRO
Students, locals observe Yom Kippur holiday with day of fasting
By Jasmine Osmond | Oct. 11, 2016Past a table of candles, about 200 attendees gathered Tuesday evening in preparation for a day of fasting and atonement.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Shotgun-wielding man demands fixed phone
By Caitlin Ostroff | Oct. 11, 2016A Florida man demanded a local MetroPCS store fix his phone Monday — using a shotgun as a bargaining chip, Gainesville Police said.
