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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Spring Break Sexy: Realistic ways to look your best in two weeks

By Mae Basiratmand | Feb. 16, 2011

The sudden influx of people at the gym during the last week of February and spring break's rapid approach are not unrelated. Like every year, the sudden need for every girl to resemble a Victoria's Secret Angel or for all guys to have muscles protruding from their shirts goes hand-in hand with skin season. But rather than trying to drop 20 pounds in time for spring break or miraculously bench pressing 300 pounds without practice, try some of these simple (and realistic) tips to look and feel your best in just two weeks.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

After syphilis scare, health experts advise retests

By Webb | Feb. 16, 2011

Thousands of people are receiving treatment for syphilis, but a number of those may have falsely tested positive for the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Fifth Avenue: The polished look

By Dana Burke | Feb. 16, 2011

The outfit is perfect, the shoes are to die for and the jewelry matches to a tee. But one thing is missing: the overlooked accessory, nail polish.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Lens Flair

By Dana Burke | Feb. 16, 2011

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

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Civil rights activists discuss experiences

By Joshua Jurnovoy | Feb. 16, 2011

There is still room for improvement in areas many fought to make progress in during the Civil Rights Movement, according to civil rights activists who spoke Wednesday night at Pugh Hall.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

3-D TV becomes a reality

By Margeaux Nelson | Feb. 16, 2011

With the recent launch of 3net and ESPN 3D, two 24-hour television networks, the 3-D experience can now be brought to the comfort of your home.

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NEWS

Correction

Feb. 16, 2011

In Wednesday’s Alligator two photos were incorrectly attributed to Daniela Guzman. The photos should have been attributed to Elise Giordano.

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NEWS

Comedy group adds insult to injury for a good cause

By Sami Main | Feb. 16, 2011

When laughter is not the best medicine, it can at least help pay for it.

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NEWS

Xbox Live Indie Game of the Week: 'Defy Gravity' (with developer Q & A)

By Josh Isom | Feb. 16, 2011

Typically, buying cheaper items means sacrificing quality.  But "Defy Gravity" challenges that notion by giving you one of the most innovative platformers on the Xbox Live Indie Games marketplace for only a dollar. 

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Adams looks to return to form in senior season

By JESSE SIMONTON | Feb. 15, 2011

For Josh Adams, effort was never the problem.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Brissett’s commitment baffling

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Feb. 15, 2011

After all the dust has cleared from the countrywide holiday that is National Signing Day, one thing still confuses me.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators point to chemistry as latest reason for down year

By MATT WATTS< | Feb. 15, 2011

A variety of explanations have been offered to justify the Florida women’s basketball team’s struggles this year.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Paculba serving as mentor to freshmen Fagan, Coyle

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Feb. 15, 2011

As someone who has started more than 200 games at Florida, Aja Paculba knows playing for a big-time program can be nerve-wracking for a freshman.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators women look to hold ground in SEC meet

By MELISSA PENDER< | Feb. 15, 2011

While the Florida women’s swimming team hopes to continue its success this weekend, the men are looking to recover.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Meagher stepping into role as Gators’ No. 1 keeper

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Feb. 15, 2011

Going into Florida’s matchup  against No. 3 North Carolina, coach Amanda O’Leary declared open season on each of the team’s 15 starting spots.

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SPORTS  |  SOFTBALL

Struggles continue for Gators on second day of tourney

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Feb. 15, 2011

The Florida women’s golf team’s frustrations persisted Tuesday during the second round of the Northrup Grumman Regional Challenge.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Falling on Deaf Ears

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 15, 2011

Comic book villains aren’t the only ones who can be two-faced. Actually, politicians could teach them a thing or two.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Fears about open carry, firearms on campuses unfounded

By Noah Beckman | Feb. 15, 2011

Senate Bill 234 was filed in December and is unrelated to the Arizona tragedy, despite recent media articles making it sound like a response. This bill would remove the restriction on individuals currently holding a valid Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) from carrying on college campuses. It would also introduce open carry to Florida.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Walk of Blame: Amblers don’t mean you any harm

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 15, 2011

Apparently, people rage while they walk. And we don’t mean in a fun way.

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METRO

Commissioners debate project approval rights

By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 15, 2011

County Commissioners debated Tuesday how to respond to the Gainesville City Commission’s request to approve projects in unincorporated land between Gainesville and Waldo.