NEWS
New brand makes wool hip
By Anagabriela Medina | May 16, 2013Guys, would you be willing to wear the same shirt for 100 days straight without washing, ironing or dry cleaning it?
El Caimán
NEWS
Mike and Sulley are back, with parties, Greek Life and textbooks
By Alicia Soller | May 16, 2013The one-eyed, furry duo that shattered our childish fears of monsters in our closets or under our beds is back. Better yet, we're seeing where it all began for Mike and Sulley: college.
NEWS
The guide to summer flicks: Part 1
By Maria Llorens | May 16, 2013When faced with dozens of movie releases this summer, you may want to give up and watch whatever your friends agreed on at the last minute. But unless you want to risk watching a total flop, here’s a list of the blockbuster and indie flicks worth checking out in the next few months.
NEWS
Tony Stark returns; Iron Man 3 brings the heat
By Kali Kavouklis | May 16, 2013"Iron Man 3," which was released on May 3 in the United States, is a direct sequel to 2010 film, "Iron Man 2," and a follow-up to last summer’s The Avengers. The story picks up shortly after the events of "The Avengers," and Tony Stark tries to live a world that has been altered by the events that transpired in New York City in "The Avengers."
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CAMPUS
The guide to locally owned restaurants: Part 1
By Kali Kavouklis | May 16, 2013We look at the best in locally owned restaurants, starting with America's favorite -- pizza.
NEWS
Outfits inspired by Met Gala fashion
By Anagabriela Medina | May 16, 2013The 2013 Met Gala red carpet saw many interpretations of punk fashion by celebrities in honor of this years exhibition PUNK: Chaos to Couture. The exhibition’s goal is to show punk’s impact on high fashion from its early beginning in the 1970s all the way to today.
NEWS
Florida set for rematch with undermanned Duke
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | May 15, 2013The Gators will soon have a chance for revenge.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Closer juggles roles
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | May 15, 2013Johnny Magliozzi has been Florida’s most consistent pitcher in 2013. But with one series left in the regular season, his role still has not been defined.
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
UF golf to begin NCAA Regional
By RICHARD JOHNSON | May 15, 2013The Florida men’s golf team will tee off postseason play today when it competes in the Baton Rouge Regional of the 2013 NCAA tournament.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Rutgers transfer to solidify future Florida backcourt
By PHIL HEILMAN< | May 15, 2013After announcing his intent to transfer to Florida via his Twitter on April 30, former Rutgers guard Eli Carter gave his official notification to the school on Friday.
METRO
Food truck rally returns to High Dive with out-of-town vendors
By Jeanna Arroyo | May 15, 2013Gainesville’s third Original Food Truck Rally will take to the streets Saturday with more vendors and more sounds.
METRO
Tow service under investigation
By Kelcee Griffis | May 15, 2013After several complaints from residents, Gainesville Police launched a criminal investigation of the city-contracted Advantage Towing Company earlier this month.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Hub renovations work to improve seating options
By Alexa Volland | May 15, 2013The inside of the Hub may seem a little less crowded.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF ranks 25th on website’s list of affordable colleges
By Jovahn Huertas | May 15, 2013Students at UF are getting their money’s worth.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Put your cell phones down, people
May 15, 2013We all know the drill. You see an acquaintance from afar. You don’t really feel like talking to him, so you pull out your cellphone and feign interest in it. You keep your eyes glued to the screen so you don’t make eye contact with the person you’re avoiding. Once you’re at a safe distance, the relief sets in that you’ve dodged the proverbial bullet that is face-to-face interaction.
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OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE
Florida prepares for indoor match in NCAA quarterfinals
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 15, 2013Although it has existed as a program for fewer than four years, Florida has already developed an out-of-conference rival in Syracuse.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Google cars will change communication
May 15, 2013If you’re a freshman at UF, you might be able to buy a self-driving car soon after you graduate. Google co-founder Sergey Brin predicted last fall that his company’s autonomous vehicles would be available to “everyday people” by 2017. The smart cars, guided by advanced software and undulating infrared lasers, have driven more than 300,000 miles without crashing. This could entail greater safety and convenience for UF students, including the ability to nap as your vehicle ushers you home from a late-night study session at Library West.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels 5/16/13
May 15, 2013It’s been almost a whole month since our last edition of Darts & Laurels. We at the Alligator newsroom love to throw flowers at the do-gooders and little shafts of metal at the not-so-do-gooders. So, without further ado, we present our we-can-hardly-hold-back-any-longer edition of:
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CAMPUS
Br8kups hard to deal with on Facebook, study shows
By Ellen Villafuerte | May 15, 2013Facebook users who declare their love online may have a harder time getting over a breakup.
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CAMPUS
UFPA announces season
May 15, 2013UF Performing Arts recently announced it will put on 76 performances during its 2013-2014 season lineup.
