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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Sex in a different city offers welcome relief, adventure

By BRANDT WILLIAMS | Oct. 7, 2009

Despite the fact that we attend a university with nearly 50,000 students, Gainesville is not a metropolitan haven that you can have anonymous sex with a stranger who you'll never see again. Rather, I'd argue that you might have difficulty swinging a weight at Southwest Recreation Center without knocking over two people you've previously "exercised" with. The solution? Pack, make for the border (of another state) and indulge in a weekend vacation.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Obama honors retired UF professor with science award

By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 7, 2009

A retired UF professor was presented with the National Medal of Science by President Barack Obama Wednesday, according to a White House press release.

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METRO

Two arrested after involvement in gun ring

Oct. 7, 2009

Two men were arrested Wednesday after police say they stole firearms last week to sell in a weapons ring.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

UF library exhibit sheds light on banned books

By KARINA GALVEZ | Oct. 7, 2009

Imagine growing up without being able to find Waldo or wishing you had Matilda's magic powers.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Cross Critics: Desert religious symbol doesn't cross the line

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 7, 2009

The U.S. Supreme Court is debating the constitutionality of a cross erected in the Mojave National Preserve as a memorial honoring fallen soldiers.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF researchers etch labels on fruit with lasers

By Jillian Kremer | Oct. 7, 2009

It won't be long until purchasing fruit at the grocery store is far from a sticky situation.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Students protest Afghanistan war on 8th anniversary

By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 7, 2009

A crowd of about 30 people rallied in UF's Plaza of the Americas Wednesday afternoon to call for an end to the war in Afghanistan.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Drivers must become more aware of cyclists

By John Thaddeus Phoebus | Oct. 7, 2009

I awoke bloody and in sharp pain at 2:25 a.m. on Sept. 4. I couldn't tell you what city I lived in, what my name was or what happened.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF course explores nanotechnology's impact on jobs

Oct. 7, 2009

What futuristic discovery could create about two million jobs and is smaller than the dust collecting on your textbooks?

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THE AVENUE  |  LIFESTYLE

Blogging helps career, creates networking opportunities

By MOLLY BRUCE | Oct. 7, 2009

Jenny Demartini will intern at the national nonprofit March of Dimes in the spring, and it is partially thanks to her blog.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Gators get luxury of chartered flight once this season

By ADAM BERRY | Oct. 6, 2009

While other Southeastern Conference teams have been flying first-class, the Gators have been the class of the league - and saving money in the process.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Fraternity hosts World Series of Spades for charity

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Oct. 6, 2009

The Reigning Champions won the World Series on Tuesday night.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

UF out to prove it's still the best in the SEC despite losses

Oct. 6, 2009

The fall from grace is swift and unforeseen.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Student Government involvement doesn't stop at polls

Oct. 6, 2009

I hate to break it to everyone who got worked up over the Student Government elections last week, but nothing new happened.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Student should be grateful for food

By Victoria Shelly | Oct. 6, 2009

I'd just like to respond to the letter to the editor written in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator by Alyssa Lai.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Embree, Will advance in singles, doubles

By GREG LUCA< | Oct. 6, 2009

While Johnny Hamui's attempt to get a second Gator into the men's main draw of the ITA All American Championships came to an unsuccessful end on Tuesday, freshman Lauren Embree was dominant in her first and second round of qualifying and still has a shot at joining Marrit Boonstra in the women's draw.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Prepare for top-notch game Saturday

Oct. 6, 2009

The showdown of the titans is finally approaching.

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METRO

Former soldier meditates with inmates

By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Oct. 6, 2009

As they walk into the stark gray room at the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, K.C. Walpole greets each inmate with the grace of a mentor and the sternness of a soldier. Dressed in all black, his head shaved smooth and his broad shoulders fit into perfect posture.

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METRO

New equal opportunity director elected

By JIMMIE PAUL | Oct. 6, 2009

Welcome aboard. Gainesville has a new equal opportunity

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reitz Union doesn't meet needs

By Marisa Kreitman | Oct. 6, 2009

I just have to comment on the inefficient services in the Reitz Union cafeteria and with students who are sick with the flu that choose to come to school, both of which I had the horror of experiencing today.