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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Venture into spring - while you still can

By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 30, 2011

Soul singer Otis Redding sang "You don't miss your water till your well runs dry." And even though you, seniors, may be ready to get out of this place, take advantage of what North Florida has to offer during your last month in the area. Spring is here, and there are plenty of festivals and fairs where you can catch some sun and take in some of what local communities have to offer.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Young Gun; Rubio returns to spotlight, demands reforms

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 30, 2011

Remember Marco Rubio?

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

To calm mind, tai chi emphasizes form and breathing

By Robert Imfeld | Mar. 30, 2011

Tai chi chuan, more commonly known as tai chi, is an ancient Chinese form of martial arts. It uses a series of slow movements designed to strengthen the body, increase flexibility and calm the mind.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Website shows even big boys cry too

By Tyler Francischine | Mar. 30, 2011

Have you ever wept in Weaver, cried near Criser, mourned in the MUB?

THE AVENUE | FASHION

Lens flair

By Dana Burke | Mar. 30, 2011

For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF grad aims to inspire with new book

By Carter Lyles | Mar. 30, 2011

Author Steven D. Cohen isn’t satisfied enough with you buying his new book, “Lessons From The Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art.”

OPINION | COLUMNS

Scott for cronies, not average Floridian

By Chad Mohammed | Mar. 30, 2011

I seem to be in fair company with writing this article, as a recent poll showed that Gov. Rick Scott has an approval rating of just 32 percent. On an assortment of issues from education funding to reductions in state workers’ salaries, the governor simply is in the wrong.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Supersize Lawsuit

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 30, 2011

In case you haven’t heard, our favorite obnoxiously large supermarket chain is pleading its case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as it tries to avoid the largest job bias class action lawsuit ever. We don’t know yet if Walmart actually will go to trial over claims of sexism on the job, but we do know the court is split along gender and there are an incredible number of variables to keep in mind when considering a lawsuit with some 1.6 million people involved.

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Downtown bars give taste of local art

By Michelle Klug | Mar. 30, 2011

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, thousands of people flock to downtown Gainesville’s bar scene. Students and locals alike cram into watering holes for many reasons: to socialize with friends, to look for romance, to dance and, let’s face it, to drink.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Nick to revive ‘All That,’ ‘Rocket Power’ in the fall

By Kelly Richard | Mar. 30, 2011

From 1996 to 2000, children and teens alike watched Nickelodeon’s Kenan and Kel concoct hare-brained schemes, while Kel harbored an undying affection for a particular carbonated beverage.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL

Seniors Bruder, Bush, Paculba selected in NPF draft

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Mar. 30, 2011

When their careers at Florida come to a close, seniors Kelsey Bruder, Megan Bush and Aja Paculba will take their talents to the National Pro Fastpitch organization this summer after being drafted on March 18.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

African Student Union to host annual showcase Saturday

By Courtney Steinberg | Mar. 30, 2011

The African Student Union will host the 39th annual showcase Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.

METRO

Radiation clears local iodide stock

By Natalie Teer | Mar. 30, 2011

Although Gainesville is 3,000 miles away from the west coast, where radiation is expected to first make landfall in the continental U.S., local health food stores are sold out of potassium iodide.