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NEWS | CAMPUS

The hero dies in this one: The cure for sin is the best news you’ve never heard

Oct. 23, 2012

I’ve got some alarming news: You are dying.

Taylor Affleck, a 25-year-old Jimmy John’s employee, passes West University Avenue and Buckman Drive on Tuesday afternoon while delivering a sandwich to a customer.

METRO

City-wide survey aims to increase cycling safety

By Alex Catalano | Oct. 23, 2012

To access concerns about cycling safety, the city released a public survey Monday to gather information about cycling accidents. The data will identify dangerous areas in Gainesville to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Emerson, a 2-month-old domestic shorthair tabby mix, plays with his mouse toy at the Alachua County Humane Society in 2012.

NEWS | CAMPUS

County feral cat issue not as prevalent as some may think

By Kathryn Varn | Oct. 23, 2012

Despite UF’s recent on-campus cat problem, experts say Alachua County is home to a normal amount of feral felines.

Jorge Pérez Gallego, 32, sets up for his exhibit “SCIENCESTORE” at the College of Fine Arts’ Focus Gallery on Tuesday. The gallery is located in Fine Arts C.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Graduate student merges art and science with exhibit

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 23, 2012

Science and art may seem worlds apart, but a UF graduate student is fusing the two.

Florida center back Kat Williamson fights for the ball against FIU on Sept. 7. Williamson suffered a torn right meniscus during the game.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Youngsters filling in for injured veterans

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 23, 2012

Until Sunday, Lauren Smith had never played center back in her life.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF golf ends fall with lackluster showing

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 23, 2012

The Isleworth Country Club is notorious for being one of the country’s most difficult courses.

Mushi, a 3-year-old Chow Chow mix, sits on Dan Kahn’s lap and looks at passersby outside Loosey’s in downtown Gainesville on Tuesday, two weeks after being hit by a car.

METRO

Resident goes into debt to save canine companion after accident

By Webb | Oct. 23, 2012

Though Mushi, a 3-year-old Chow Chow mix, is calm now, her owner, Dan Kahn, said she’s been fighting for her life.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sustainability event features student clubs

By Chabeli Herrera | Oct. 23, 2012

People can celebrate UF’s push to go green on the Reitz Union North Lawn today with a carnival-themed Campus Sustainability Day.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF professor hosts discussion on culture and nationalism

By Ayana Stewart | Oct. 23, 2012

What does it mean to be an American? If you ask Kole Odutola, being a U.S. citizen isn’t enough.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF club sells pumpkins

By Jewel Midelis | Oct. 23, 2012

A section of UF’s campus will be colored with Florida-grown orange pumpkins, yellow squashes and striped gourds from today until Friday.

Redshirt senior middle blocker Betsy Smith attempts an attack in Florida’s 3-0 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 12 in the O’Connell Center. Smith is fourth on the team with 1.98 kills per set this season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Middles for Gators volleyball provide offensive boost

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 23, 2012

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students sing off in talent show

By Laura Hogan | Oct. 23, 2012

Tonight, performers will face off at Gator Growl’s Talent Night in a new category: singing the national anthem.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Bravo pleads not guilty in UF student murder case

By Chris Alcantara | Oct. 23, 2012

Almost a month after Gainesville Police charged Pedro Bravo with the murder of Christian Aguilar, Bravo has decided to plead not guilty in the case.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Daytona speedway president tells students to be relentless

By Emily Padgett | Oct. 23, 2012

UF alumnus and president of Daytona International Speedway Joie Chitwood III spoke in the Florida Gym during a segment of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute’s distinguished speaker series Tuesday.

Coach Will Muschamp reacts to a pass interference penalty during the second half of Florida’s 24-20 loss to Georgia on Oct. 29, 2011. The Gators have a chance to avenge last year's loss against the Bulldogs on Saturday in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Call Florida-Georgia what it is: The biggest game of the year

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 23, 2012

On Saturday, a football game played in Jacksonville will actually matter.

NEWS

UF Professors: Then and Now (We have some hotties)

By Nicole La Hoz | Oct. 23, 2012

Before the lectures, the office hours and the research, UF professors were in your exact position: pledging fraternities, living on campus, looking for opportunities.

NEWS

Capitalizing on fear: Date-rape drug-testing drink coasters

By Chloe Finch | Oct. 23, 2012

In a feature titled “The Scary Crime No One’s Talking About,” Cosmopolitan’s cutting-edge reporting team wrote about a new scary thing for women to worry about besides STDs, how to wear capes and the state of Kristen Stewart’s love life: getting roofied by bartenders.

Left tackle Xavier Nixon (73) blocks South Carolina linebacker Shaq Wilson (54) during Florida’s 44-11 win against the Gamecocks on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: UF wants points, not yards

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 23, 2012

Jeff Driskel threw four touchdowns against South Carolina, but he couldn’t reach triple-digit passing yards.

Jeff Driskel gets sacked during UF’s 44-11 win against South Carolina on Saturday in The Swamp. Although Driskel failed to eclipse 100 passing yards for the third straight game, he has only one interception in 2012.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Ball security strong for Driskel, Gators offense in 2012

By GREG LUCA | Oct. 23, 2012

When Jeff Driskel drops back to pass in practice, offensive coordinator Brent Pease becomes a pass rusher.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Shocktober Scares - Internet campaigns try to take focus

Oct. 22, 2012

Something sneaky’s going on behind our backs.

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