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THE AVENUE | SEX

He said, she said: Do you tattle on your friend’s cheating beau?

By Jacob Romoser | Nov. 2, 2011

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THE AVENUE | FOOD

Downtown's City Crepes serves sweet, savory delights that fill

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Nov. 2, 2011

Chicken breast, Gouda cheese, spinach, tomatoes, broiled eggs and sour cream are tucked neatly into a freshly-made crepe, straight out of the pan. Steam rolls off as you peel the tin foil away from the thoughtfully-prepared creation. The simple ingredients combine perfectly to create a simply delicious crepe.

Rising recording artist Camryn Wessner, 19, has received musical advice from Sister Hazel. She releases her EP, "Temporary," in December.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Local rising songstress prepares debut EP, has opened for Sister Hazel

By Alyssa Holcomb | Nov. 2, 2011

Inspiration is the name of the game when it comes to Camryn Wessner's music.

NEWS | CAMPUS

All-clear signal given by UPD after armed suspect at Shands not found

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 2, 2011

Update: According to a University notification sent out at about 12:10 p.m., UPD "have conducted a complete search of the Shands/Health Science Center campus but have not located the subject".

After taking all but one snap from the shotgun formation against Georgia, quarterback John Brantley has healed enough to start working from under center in practice this week. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis said he will evaluate Brantley’s progress throughout the week to determine Saturday’s gameplan.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Brantley healthy enough to take snaps from center

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 1, 2011

Florida senior quarterback John Brantley is able to play from under center and has even been politicking for more under-center snaps this week, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis said.

Coach Becky Burleigh and the Gators lost their first match since Sept. 14 on Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama defeated Florida 1-0 using primarily a bunker defense.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators to be more aggressive on offense in SEC tourney

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 1, 2011

It’s one thing to lose as time expires, but the Gators have been setting themselves up for defeat 85 minutes sooner.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate passes bill to keep Library West open 24 hours in spring

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 1, 2011

Library West will be open 24 hours a day Sunday through Thursday in the spring.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF, Foursquare partner to bring game to students

By Amanda Cohen | Nov. 1, 2011

With a swift keystroke on a smartphone and a download of the Foursquare app, as of Monday, students, visitors and fans alike can "check in" to official UF buildings and events.

METRO

Hotels fill up for game weekend

By Mina Radman | Nov. 1, 2011

Instead of renting a hotel room, Maddy Snyder's family will spend this weekend in her apartment at Second Avenue Centre.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Oversigning opponents will soon underwhelm

Nov. 1, 2011

We’re dealing with a depth misperception right now.

METRO

Man crashed PT Cruiser into side of Archer Road Walmart

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 1, 2011

A man entered the Walmart on Southwest Archer Road Tuesday morning, but he didn't use the front door.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Receiver prospect has local roots

By Kelly Price | Nov. 1, 2011

Uriah LeMay is 17 years old, but he was in Gainesville to celebrate the Gators winning a BCS title before most students on campus applied to college.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Football tickets expected to sell out by Saturday

By Mina Radman | Nov. 1, 2011

Despite the football team's recent losing streak, the Gators ticket office has not seen a decrease in demand for tickets to Saturday's game.

UF golfer Mia Piccio carries her bag at the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Nov. 2, 2011. Piccio carded a 73 (+1) in Florida's first round at the NCAA Championships on Tuesday at the UGA Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Piccio leads; Gators women's golf drops to second

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 1, 2011

Florida hoped to build its lead Tuesday, but black numbers tarnished a golden opportunity.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida swimming to host Florida State

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 1, 2011

A swim race is relatively simple to understand: Whoever touches the wall first wins.

About 15 students drop down onto the pavement in the middle of Turlington Plaza on Tuesday afternoon, representing the students who drop out of high school every 26 seconds in the U.S. Read the story at alligator.org.

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Flash mob tumbles on Turlington Plaza to raise dropout awareness

By Miguel Chateloin | Nov. 1, 2011

Lying on concrete may not be comfortable, but on Tuesday about 20 students decided to do it anyway, admiring a sideways view of Turlington Plaza on a chilly afternoon.

NEWS | CAMPUS