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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Negative ads undermine FL gubernatorial race

July 28, 2014

Unless you’re a TV-less hipster (getting all your shows on Hulu/Netflix/HBO Go — yeah, we’re on to you), you’ve been bombarded with the predictable mud-flinging political ads as November elections draw closer and closer. As they’d have you believe, Rick Scott is a reptilian warlord in a human skin suit, and Charlie Crist is a slick turncoat pushing for education cuts. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

World events don’t need US’ blessing

July 28, 2014

America must come to grips with an uncomfortable reality: Our world influence is beginning to wane. The two main crises that have dominated the airwaves for the past few weeks, the Malaysian Airline downed by Russian-backed Ukrainian separatist forces and the latest chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, have made this development perfectly clear. We have overstretched, overreached and overplayed our influence for too long.  

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NEWS

Cultural Spotlight: Fame and the beast

By Pooja Majmundar | July 28, 2014

#mainchick #sidechick #YOLO #bae #THOT #turnup #turndownforwhat #selfie

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NEWS

On Trend, On a Budget: Skort the rules

By Elly Ayres | July 28, 2014

I first saw it rear its majestic face a few weeks back.

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SPORTS  |  RECRUITING

Offensive lineman Brown commits to UF

By MORGAN MORIARTY | July 25, 2014

Florida’s 2015 recruiting class picked up its ninth verbal commitment today.

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NEWS

The Starving Gator: Starbucks' secret menu

By Caitlyn Burnitis | July 25, 2014

Have you ever been standing in line in Starbucks and heard someone order some unusual drink that is definitely not on the menu? Maybe they show their phone to the barista at the register and then the barista starts furiously typing on the register, creating what seems to be a pretty complex order. You, my friends, have just witnessed someone ordering from the Starbucks Secret Menu. With over 100 different recipes and growing each and every day with new recipes from Starbucks baristas and customers, this website is sprawling with interesting and unique recipes to try out. I have not had the pleasure of trying every item on this menu, but I do have some personal favorites. A word of warning though: Please don’t try to order any of these drinks by name only– instead show them the recipes which can be found on the website.

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METRO  |  CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Cyclist killed in accident on Southwest 20th Avenue

By Kyle Follansbee | July 24, 2014

A deadly accident involving a cyclist occurred just before 5 p.m. Thursday, when a car struck the rider as he was crossing Southwest 20th Avenue, GPD spokesman officer Ben Tobias wrote in an email.

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NEWS

The Wandering Gator: Lunch with a view

By Rachel Holbrook | July 24, 2014

The South of France may be a two hour plane ride away from the UK, but it feels more like a million miles.  

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NEWS

Gainesvillista: Perfect lips for summer

By Gabrielle Piloto | July 24, 2014

Summer is the time of the year where I feel like I can be the most creative when it comes to my lips; picking bold pinks and oranges seem less of a daunting idea for some reason. I tend to lean towards neutral pink-toned lips and bolder eyes, which I still do most of the time. Lately however, I am loving doing the exact opposite; neutral eyes and a bold lip. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Body president offers new ways to connect with him

By Alex Harris | July 23, 2014

UF students have some new ways to communicate with their Student Body president.

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METRO

Interest grows for upgraded Gator Net service

By Ariana Figueroa | July 23, 2014

Since Gator Net, a fiber-optic Internet service, offered an upgrade from 50 megabits per second to 100 Mbps, seven out of 37 of its Gainesville clients began negotiating an upgrade.  

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METRO

Homeless-friendly institutions’ food donations prove ranking wrong

By Griffin Horvath | July 23, 2014

For the homeless in Gainesville, finding food is a daily struggle.

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METRO

UF student feels the burn after man-sized chili gets stolen

By Kyle Follansbee | July 23, 2014

If you’re wondering what the going rate for a man-sized chilli pepper is, Daniel Helfrich will tell you it costs four Powerade bottles and a smile. 

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NEWS  |  SFC

Santa Fe College’s bachelor’s nursing program now accredited

By Rebecca Kravetz | July 23, 2014

New alumna Janice Goodson has big plans.

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METRO

Gainesville-famous pizza joint ranked ‘Try before you die’

By Griffin Horvath | July 23, 2014

When Satchel’s Pizza placed sixth in Kristin Chirico’s BuzzFeed article, “18 Pizza Joints You Must Try Before You Die,” it wasn’t a surprise to Gainesville residents.

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METRO

Florida voting districts ruled illegal

By Hannah Fell | July 23, 2014

The Florida Legislature recently ruled that two of Florida’s redrawn districts are illegal.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Study shows gym membership could mean higher GPA

By Claudia Stantzyk-Guzek | July 23, 2014

Brains and brawn might go hand in hand, according to a study that links gym memberships to higher GPAs.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

‘Life Itself’ shows a life well lived

By Jackson Hart | July 23, 2014

Roger Ebert is undoubtedly the most popular mainstream film critic in American history. People who usually don’t follow film know his name. 

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Step out of the way, government haters

July 23, 2014

As late July turns to August, a few events are certain: Fall semester starts in just four short weeks, Gator football kicks off and the home stretch 2014 election begins. With the election looming, along with the glut of negative advertising, constant phone calls, campaign emails and fundraising requests, it’s time we broach a serious topic. 

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

‘Sobrr’ app seeks college users

By Ashley Iaccarino | July 23, 2014

Bruce Yang and his friends woke up the morning after his bachelor party and checked their phones to make sure they hadn’t posted anything embarrassing on social media. That’s when Yang decided to create the app, Sobrr.