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Master's in fine arts student Andrew Bailes plays Inspector Goole in the UF School of Theatre and Dance's production of "An Inspector Calls."

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF murder mystery offers audiences thrills, laughs

By Kiera Wright-Ruiz | Oct. 19, 2011

He steps on stage alone and takes a deep breath. The actor warms up his voice before any set of eyes is laid on him. He takes in the space, walks around the set in his worn-out black Chuck Taylors and transforms into his character for the evening. He lies on the floor and melts as his consciousness drifts into a state of ease and awareness. Forty-five minutes until curtain call.

Bassnectar will perform Friday at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. The DJ gets real with the Avenue and even tells us where he sees himself in the year 2046. See story, page 12

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Avenue sound check with the King of Dubstep: Bassnectar

By Mae Basiratmand | Oct. 19, 2011

Bassnectar stepped on the dubstep scene more than a decade ago, but only recently did the disc jockey begin wavering melodies and incessant bass that became the beats to college parties around the nation. Bassnectar (real name Lorin Ashton) is mostly known for his collaborations with other DJs and infusing his style with top-40 hits. Most recently, he performed to sold-out, large, hungry crowds at: Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Coachella and Electric Daisy Carnival Vegas.

Austin Nimocks, senior legal counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, and Danaya Wright, UF law professor, answer questions from the crowd after the "DOMA: Is it Constitutional?" debate discussing the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act at the Levin College of Law on Wednesday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Legal experts debate Defense of Marriage Act

By Saphira Lazarre | Oct. 19, 2011

About 200 people came together to listen in on a debate about the federal Defense of Marriage Act at the UF Levin College of Law on Wednesday.

As a true freshman, UF cornerback Marcus Roberson was arrested Sept. 14 for alcohol possession.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: CB Roberson seventh player arrested this year; Gators keeping Wildcat

By TOM GREEN | Oct. 19, 2011

Freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson, 19, was arrested last month and charged with underage possession of alcohol, a second-degree misdemeanor.

Senior outside hitter Kristy Jaeckel lifted the Gators with 10 kills and seven service aces in UF’s 3-0 win against South Carolina.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators beat Gamecocks in straight sets on road

Oct. 19, 2011

Florida’s goal against South Carolina on Wednesday night was very simple: go for the sweep.

Matt DeLancey paid $150 to have this fire hydrant shipped to his home. “It’s not even heavy,” DeLancey said. “This is nothing.”

SPORTS | FEATURES

Lifting more than weights: DeLancey brings passion to UF workouts

By ALLISON BANKO | Oct. 19, 2011

When it comes to the realm of weight training, where clinking metal echoes and beads of sweat stain the floor, Matt DeLancey jumped in early.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Brantley 2.0: the difference a year makes

By MATT WATTS | Oct. 19, 2011

Rewind, if you can, to this time last year.

Florida midfielder Havana Solaun is the Gators’ third-leading scoring with 16 points this season despite starting just two games.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Freshman Solaun providing big spark off bench for No. 13 Florida

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Oct. 19, 2011

Since her first game as a Gator, Havana Solaun has shown a knack for finding the back of the net and helping her teammates do the same.

NEWS

Noche de Gala 2011 to raise money for New Children's Hospital Project

By Emily Culclasure | Oct. 19, 2011

An evening with live entertainment, a live silent auction, a Champion Paso Fino horse show, cigar rolling and fine dining are several of the activities to take place at the 2011 Noche de Gala on Saturday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators swimming splits squad for Dallas Classic and Arkansas meet

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Oct. 19, 2011

The Florida men’s and women’s swim teams are truly a united group.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

People have no excuse for bypassing little girl

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 19, 2011

At some point during your college career, you might have heard a classmate or even a professor utter a phrase to the likes of "there is no such thing as right or wrong, just cultural differences."

OPINION | COLUMNS

Quitting can sometimes be a good thing

By Nicholas Butler | Oct. 18, 2011

From as early as we can remember, we are told, "Quitters never win. Winners never quit."

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Oregon takes steps in right direction

By Zachary Zalneraitis | Oct. 18, 2011

Oregon's Court of Appeals recently overturned a long-standing rule that banned firearms on university campuses. This ruling is yet another data point on the trend toward restoring the rights of licensed, of-age individuals to defend themselves while pursuing their education.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Ranked voting system would give more power to the voters

By Greg Allard | Oct. 18, 2011

The protests of the "99 percent" occupying Wall Street and the rest of the country are inspiring because they showcase the frustrations of the American people - how they have been screwed over by the upward vortex of wealth-sucking via manufacturing and customer-service jobs going overseas, and the growing disparity between the income of your average CEO and your average worker (now 475-1 in America).

NEWS | CAMPUS