NEWS
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CAMPUS
Cuteness could increase focus
By Laura Hogan | Oct. 3, 2012Kittens wearing bow ties, tiny giraffes and sleepy sloths could make students more productive.
El Caimán
NEWS
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CAMPUS
More students seeking alcohol help
By Katherine Hahn | Oct. 3, 2012UF’s Community Alcohol Coalition met Wednesday at Emerson Alumni Hall to present campus alcohol statistics and to reveal plans to help students with alcohol-related issues such as an on-campus Alcoholics Anonymous group.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF orchestra to play romantic ‘legends’
By Carina Seagrave | Oct. 3, 2012About 90 students will come together to play three pieces at the “Scheherazade!” concert at 7:30 p.m. in the University Auditorium.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Some residents wary about plan to move fairgrounds
By Samantha Black | Oct. 3, 2012The county held a community meeting Wednesday at the fairgrounds to discuss residents’ opinions and concerns about the current plan.
THE AVENUE
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NIGHTLIFE
EOTO to bring improvised dance music
By Kendrick Dante Brown | Oct. 3, 2012EOTO will headline Friday night’s concert at Club Stereo with a three-hour, mostly improvised set.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Award-winning thriller returns ‘home’ for second season on Showtime
By Desmond | Oct. 3, 2012The first of the Presidential debates aired Wednesday, but the truly thrilling political warfare is on Showtime’s returning hit drama “Homeland.” The show’s second season debuted Sunday, and fans all over America were shocked to discover what secrets were revealed.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Volunteer spots still open for the Fest 11
By Mike Llerena | Oct. 3, 2012The memory of Fest 10 is firmly ingrained in the mind of Matt Hodge, who volunteered at the event last October.
THE AVENUE
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MOVIES AND TV
Hidden Gems of Netflix: ‘In the Loop’ provides political satire
By Bakr Saliq | Oct. 3, 2012Lost in an endlessly growing queue and buried beneath thousands of rows of titles, there are a few hidden Netflix gems.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
In the mix: music news for October
By Brittany Brave | Oct. 3, 2012October is here! We might as well call it ROCKtober, with all the tunes, grooves and shows to look forward to.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Notebook: UF's Jelani Jenkins to play with cast against LSU; other injury updates
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Oct. 3, 2012The Gators’ defense will have some reinforcements to help slow down the Tigers’ offense on Saturday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Column: UF will win line of scrimmage
By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 3, 2012Twenty-four minutes.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Experienced Hunter's intensity leading to better results for UF football
By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 3, 2012Omar Hunter has been through two head coaches and three defensive coordinators during his five years at Florida. Throw in a national championship and a six-loss season, and he’s seen a lot in his time with the Gators.
NEWS
Beats Antique is coming to Gainesville Oct. 11
By Samantha Doucette | Oct. 3, 2012Brought to you by Glory Days Presents, Beats Antique will perform in Gainesville on Oct. 11 at The Florida Theatre as part of its fall 2012 tour, “Animale Mechanique."
NEWS
Pong hits: East Berlin’s gem
By Emily Stanton | Oct. 3, 2012I was brought to Dr. Pong over the summer when I was studying photojournalism abroad. I had my doubts. From the outside, the bar looked sketchy at best. The windows were cloudy and opaque, a faded “Dr. Pong” upon them.
NEWS
Emiliano’s Café: A Quick Trip to Havana
By Anna Edwards | Oct. 3, 2012My goals for my final year in Gainesville center around food. My objective for my senior year is to try out as many eateries in the city as I can afford (both monetarily and calorically).
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF women's tennis freshman advances to main draw of ITA All-American Tournament
Oct. 3, 2012With no prior NCAA individual tournament experience, freshman Danielle Collins was an unlikely candidate to advance to the main draw of the Riviera/ITA All-American Tournament. But on Wednesday, she did just that.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
LSU's Mettenberger adds fresh dimension to offense
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 3, 2012After four seasons with an offense reliant on the power running game, LSU finally has a quarterback capable of leading a downfield passing attack.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
UF Supreme Court repeals decision on campaign speech connecting Swamp Party and Unite Party
By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 3, 2012The UF Supreme Court of the Student Body repealed a ruling Tuesday made by the Student Government Election Commission. The court ruled that the Students Party could refer to the Swamp Party as the former Unite Party, or any variation thereof, in campaign material.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Mann pacing Gators volleyball in middle
By KATIE AGOSTIN | Oct. 2, 2012After Chloe Mann dominated last season, coach Mary Wise knew the middle blocker would be at the top of every opponent’s watch list.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Oyen, UF tennis thrives in qualifying
Oct. 2, 2012Florida junior Sofie Oyen and freshman Danielle Collins traveled different roads to get to the qualifying round of the Riviera/ITA All-American Tournament in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
