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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The low-down on our top study spots

By LAUREN GOLD | Dec. 1, 2010

Here’s something that’s not in your textbook: Our study routines (or lack thereof) just aren’t working. So, in the spirit of the quickly approaching finals week, the Avenue created the ultimate study guide. Armed with our own homework — and short attention spans — we investigated all over campus and found the best and worst locations for our academic needs.

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NEWS

Car crash on Archer Road

By Jasmine Earls | Dec. 1, 2010

Myung Woo, an environmental engineering graduate student, was westbound on Southwest Archer Road when she lost control of her 1999 Subaru Outback, ran over a tree and flipped the vehicle. 

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF grad pursues pop star dream in Gainesville

By Morgan Watkins | Dec. 1, 2010

Sueli Cavalcanti, a graduate of UF’s musical theater program, is recording an album in Gainesville in hopes of becoming a pop singer.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Christmas music not joyful to everyone

By Nate Rushing | Dec. 1, 2010

I have a confession to make, and it’s not going to be easy. I’ve carried this burden for many years, and I’m not quite sure how to just bare it for all to see. I’m told confession is cathartic, so here goes: I don’t like Christmas music.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF officials happy with alert system test results

By Joey Flechas | Dec. 1, 2010

Editor’s note: This article is about a test of UF’s emergency alert system. If there had been an actual emergency, this article would have appeared on Page 1.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

College of Fine Arts sells voucher packs for local art organizations

By Jessica Kaufman | Dec. 1, 2010

Just in time for the holidays, the UF College of Fine Arts is offering a subscription package for six local art organizations.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The graduate: Get smart with cell

By LANE NIESET | Dec. 1, 2010

Whether you plan on rocking your cap and gown this month or have a few more semesters to trudge through — and we don’t judge, super seniors —  let’s be honest: “Pomp and Circumstance” has been on your playlist ever since your Preview adviser told you UF boasts the highest graduation rate in the state. So, as you prepare for your official inauguration into the “real wold,” it’s time to ditch that cinder block in your pocket you call your cell phone.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Make it a holi‘DIY’: Get local, crafty with seasonal shopping

By Kat Bein | Dec. 1, 2010

It’s that time of year again.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Power trip: 28th Amendment would set country back

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 1, 2010

If the Tea Party has its way, Tallahassee, Dover, Salt Lake City and company will reign supreme over Washington, D.C.

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

The A-list

By Melinda Cartensen | Dec. 1, 2010

Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

Electronic cigarettes may pose health risks

By Michelle Klug | Dec. 1, 2010

While electronic cigarettes are advertised as a healthier alternative to cigarettes containing smoke, UF and the American Lung Association oppose them despite their claim to be better on lungs and the environment.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Is it possible to hit rock bottom?

By Jared Misner | Dec. 1, 2010

Dear Jared,

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Where the buffalo roam

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 1, 2010

If a certain proposal being discussed goes into effect, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park will be preserving a whole lot less.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Bartley wills UF to comeback win

By MATT WATTS< | Nov. 30, 2010

Coach Amanda Butler, above all else, demands toughness from her players.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

McCarney named North Texas’ head coach

Nov. 30, 2010

With five key contributors set to graduate, Florida’s defensive line is facing a major overhaul before next season.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Murphy thriving in role off bench

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 30, 2010

Given the hype surrounding the five returning starters and the excitement that comes with a top-notch recruiting class, it’s easy to see how last year’s eighth man could get lost in the shuffle.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student juggling group brings circus to campus

By Chelsea Hull | Nov. 30, 2010

Ian Elsner puts safety first: No fire indoors, and new members are not allowed to play with knives. Elsner is the president of Objects in Motion, the official UF juggling club. The club will hold its first solo performance, “Objects in Motion Live! and in 3D” Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Objects in Motion has more than 50 active members, with an average of 30 participants at each activity, he said. Contact jugglers balance an acrylic ball on their bodies and allow it to roll across their arms, shoulders and hands.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Crew team to row on land to raise money for gear

By Ali Robertson | Nov. 30, 2010

This week, members of the UF crew team will have the endurance, the equipment and the motivation to row the distance. They’ll only be missing one thing — water.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Montana Tech coach explains UF’s problems better than anyone

Nov. 30, 2010

Ever since Florida’s season started falling apart in early October, I’ve been waiting for an old-fashioned press conference blowup.

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METRO

Fatal crash stops traffic on I-75

By Alyssa Villarreal | Nov. 30, 2010

Southbound lanes on Interstate 75 were closed Tuesday morning for more than two hours just north of Newberry Road.