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THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Band success story starts at the top and continues

By ZACH SEYMOUR | Nov. 19, 2008

Braxton Adamson and his band, 3 Story Fall, are doing things backward. Adamson's played at Gator Growl in front of 40,000 people. The band has played in front of enormous crowds, opening for legendary acts such as Kansas and the Doobie Brothers, and it has sponsorships that provide members with free instruments, clothing and equipment. These are all privileges usually only enjoyed by major acts, but this band doesn't even have a record deal.

METRO

Club owner, dancer arrested for nudity violation

By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 19, 2008

The owner of downtown's Club Decadence and one of the club's dancers were arrested Tuesday when Gainesville Police saw too much during a regular bar check.

AP | SPORTS

Bucs Graham done for year

Nov. 19, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP | SPORTS

Special teams not so special for Dolphins

Nov. 19, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

New Bond movie offers solace but needs more quantum

By DAVID STUZIN | Nov. 19, 2008

There's a new Bond in town, and "Quantum of Solace" doesn't hesitate to showcase this fact. Making a distinct move from the Pierce Brosnan era, "Quantum of Solace" has a more realistic James Bond, quick-moving action sequences and, to the disappointment of almost every guy in the theater, no sex scenes with the lead actress (Olga Kurylenko).

METRO

Bee colony disappearances cause concern among experts

By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Nov. 19, 2008

While some people fear bees, they should instead fear a world without them.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senators vote down two bills, save minority bill for after break

By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 19, 2008

After meeting for five hours Tuesday night, student senators will have some unfinished business to attend to after the Thanksgiving holiday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Johns Hopkins University tests gunfire detecting system

Nov. 19, 2008

A Virginia-based company has developed a system for universities that distinguishes a gunshot from other sounds that could raise alarm, such as a car backfire.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Spikes still looking for big hit

Nov. 19, 2008

When asked if he has made a "signature hit" this year, junior linebacker Brandon Spikes gave a quick response: "No, not at all."

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Trend rises from the dead

By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Nov. 19, 2008

The latest trend in pop culture may never die out - that is, if vampires are really immortal. Pushing pirates and wizards aside, the release of books such as "Twilight" and television shows such as "True Blood" shows that vampires have seemingly reclaimed their spot in the entertainment industry.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

One bad habit of biting off more than you can chew

By ERIK VOSS | Nov. 19, 2008

I bite my fingernails shamelessly.

METRO

Board to vote on freshman enrollment freeze

By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 19, 2008

After postponing a vote in September on whether to allow increases in freshman enrollment, the Board of Governors is set to vote on the matter at its meeting in Tallahassee today.

METRO

Police search for man who robbed convenience store

By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 19, 2008

Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a man who robbed an East Gainesville convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday night.

NEWS

Keeping It Local

Nov. 19, 2008

Ryan Pinto, Alligator

OPINION | COLUMNS

Handouts won’t save auto industry

Nov. 19, 2008

As Detroit descends upon Capitol Hill desperately seeking a handout to rescue the flailing automotive industry, we must consider redefining the American dream.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Roberts hopes to put talent on display

Nov. 19, 2008

Percy Harvin is developing multiple personalities.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Engineering students work on pico–satellite

Nov. 19, 2008

A team of UF aerospace engineering students and professors is trying to shrink space's most frequent flyers.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Vouchers guarantee tickets for true fans

Nov. 19, 2008

Cody Steeves, 5AG

METRO

Copper–wire thefts decrease

By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 19, 2008

With the plummeting economy making the metal industry one of its latest victims, the appeal of stealing scrap metal for resale could be dwindling.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Move from Baltimore helps shape Chaney's future

Nov. 19, 2008

Growing up in the shadow of Baltimore, Md., Allan Chaney was constantly moving - on the court, during late nights with friends, moving anywhere but the right direction.

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