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SEX
Wrap it before you tap it
By Robyn Smith | Jan. 22, 2014Less than half of all sexually active UF students used a condom the last time they had sex.
El Caimán
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MOVIES AND TV
Trophy Hunting: SAG members celebrate peers’ accomplishments
By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 22, 2014At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, performances take precedence over the usual awards season politics. This year’s 20th annual broadcast was no exception, with actors from both the film and television industries joining forces to celebrate the best performances of the year.
THE AVENUE
Barnes & Noble closes, Gainesville offers book alternatives
By Andrea Sarcos | Jan. 22, 2014It was only a matter of time. The Barnes & Noble in Butler Plaza indefinitely closed its doors to customers.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Freebies to surprises: Artists drop albums in creative ways
By Emily Cardinali | Jan. 22, 2014From flooding our feeds with album release dates to shamelessly countdown-ing singles, music artists have had to get more creative to get fans to actually buy their work. Here are the five most notable ways artists have dropped albums:
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FASHION
Urban Thread moves locations, expect sales and new stock
By Lauren Zika | Jan. 22, 2014Urban Thread announced Monday via Facebook that it will be moving to a new location.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Death penalty is rife with inconsistencies
Jan. 22, 2014Dennis McGuire took 25 minutes to die on an execution table in Ohio on Thursday.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Couples speak: Florida needs marriage equality
Jan. 22, 2014Whether you’re conservative or liberal, you have to agree the country is warming up to the idea of marriage equality. In its latest poll, the Pew Research Center reported that 51 percent of Americans support marriage equality, and with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, pressure is being shifted back to states to legalize marriage equality.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Alachua man arrested with marijuana in shoes, cocaine in Chapstick tube
By Jenna Lyons | Jan. 21, 2014After a series of unfortunate events featuring a foot chase, a Chapstick container full of cocaine and a shoe stuffed with marijuana, police arrested an Alachua man on various drug charges.
METRO
Sherlock Holmes now fair game for other authors’ adaptions
By Kelly Vollmer | Jan. 21, 2014More than 200 people have impersonated him. More than three writers have attempted to murder him. It’s no mystery why this 127-year-old inspector caused conflict when he was declared alive and free.
METRO
Study shows heavy drinking can be toxic to men’s brains
By Rachel Crosby | Jan. 21, 2014One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on the long-term effects of heavy drinking suggests men’s brains are significantly susceptible to the toxicity of alcohol.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG adds open container question to ballot
By Kelcee Griffis | Jan. 21, 2014Alcohol and sunscreen were topics of discussion at Student Senate on Tuesday night.
METRO
Couples take marriage equality cases to Florida court
By Beatrice Dupuy | Jan. 21, 2014The Gainesville community is weighing in on the six Florida same-sex couples who have filed a suit against the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Bench contributors playing major role
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 21, 2014If there ever were a point during Billy Donovan’s tenure at Florida when he needed a deep bench, this would be the year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Florida still awaiting news of Walker eligibility
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Jan. 21, 2014Orlando’s WFTV sports anchor Christian Bruey reported Monday night via his Twitter account (@CBrueyWFTV) that freshman forward Chris Walker, who is awaiting an NCAA waiver to play, would be cleared following Florida’s matchup with Alabama on Thursday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gators planning to extend defensive dominance with top recruits
By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 21, 2014The true foundation for any elite defense doesn’t start on a collegiate field.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Sophomore looks to build on decorated freshman season
By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 21, 2014Bridget Sloan’s 2013 campaign ended with the Southeastern Conference Freshman Gymnast of the Year award.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Gators open season ranked No. 15
By BRITNEE MCCOY< | Jan. 21, 2014The Florida men's tennis team will kickoff its dual-match season at home against North Florida on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
METRO
Move over, New York: Florida soon to become the third-largest state
By Alison Eckerle | Jan. 21, 2014Floridians tend to be annoyed by tourists. Some have accents, drive more aggressively and run screaming out of the ocean when they see harmless moon jellyfish swim across their line of sight.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF trial: Electronic pulses could straighten teeth
By Nicole Giaquinto | Jan. 21, 2014The UF College of Dentistry is taking strides in shortening the time it takes for patients to obtain picture-perfect smiles.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Career Showcase day 1 focused on nontechnical jobs
By Nick D'Angelo | Jan. 21, 2014Ties were straightened, resumes were stacked, and comfortable shoes were switched to heels. Gators were prepared for Career Showcase.
