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NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gator Dining aims to reduce food waste on campus
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 8, 2008In an effort to reduce food waste on campus, Gator Dining Services is launching a campaign targeted at students, faculty and staff - the "Erase the Waste" campaign.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Album review: Pussycat Dolls - "Doll Domination"
By ROBERT HILSON Avenue Writer | Oct. 8, 2008Catwoman, Hello Kitty, Yusuf Islam - whether through black spandex, lunch boxes or folk music, each of these feline enthusiasts have made meaningful contributions to the rich landscape of American pop culture. But not the Pussycat Dolls, who, with "Doll Domination," continue to claw their way through the ranks of tightly clothed MTV inventions with high-cut skirts and lowbrow R&B. "Bottle Pop" features some typically smooth lines from Snoop Dogg, and there's also a song called "I Hate This Part" - the girls showcase their command of irony. A little piece of my soul withered away when I heard this album. Still, this kind of music can't kill the Pussycats - they have nine lives.
METRO
Fire destroys part of duplex house in Gainesville
By TAWNA DANGER | Oct. 8, 2008A fire severely damaged the inside of the home of two Gainesville residents Wednesday afternoon.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Why you should love the '90s
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 8, 2008Whether it's another commercial-free '70s rock block on the radio or '80s night at XS, people love to celebrate decades past, and I can dig that.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Baby boomers the real ‘Me’ generation
Oct. 8, 2008It only took hours to work out the bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - a deal that increased the national debt by $5 trillion. You, me and our unborn children now owe the world's lenders our own little piece of a $14 trillion debt, give or take a couple hundred billion. Here is the kicker: We didn't borrow a dime.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Good job turning out to the polls, Gators
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 8, 2008The Editorial Board could not believe its collective eyes.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Harvin to play against LSU
Oct. 8, 2008Wide receiver Percy Harvin is expected to play Saturday against LSU, UF coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Orange and Blue gains foothold in Student Senate
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 8, 2008After a night featuring drama and delays, the seesaw of two-party representation in UF Student Senate has edged closer to a balance.
METRO
Free spaying services target pit bull overpopulation
By FAITH REAVES | Oct. 8, 2008Free spaying and neutering services in Alachua County are targeting the animal that causes the area's biggest overpopulation problem - pit bulls.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Voters swamp the polls
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 8, 2008About 300 students waited outside the Orange & Brew to hear results of Student Government elections early Thursday morning, but the results were not made available by press time because votes were still being counted by the Supervisor of Elections.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Album review: Jack's Mannequin - "The Glass Passenger"
By ROBERT HILSON Avenue Writer | Oct. 8, 2008There are a lot of ridiculous band names out there, but every once in a while, these guys will hit the nail right on the head. Jack's Mannequin: genius. It's got a ring that conveys all of this band's qualities - androgynously nice-looking, probably could be found in an Abercrombie & Fitch store, personality of a stiff piece of plastic. "The Glass Passenger" is the vehicle by which frontman Andrew McMahon pans off his stepford-wife rock 'n' roll on, well, whoever's into this kind of stuff. "The Resolution" and "American Love" will be hits on a spunk-rock station that plays your favorite mix of "80s, 90s and today!" But the kicker is a line from "Annie Use Your Telescope" that yearns, "Is there anybody out there?" It recalls the Pink Floyd song: "Comfortably Numb."
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator has lowered standards
By Theresa Sumrall | Oct. 8, 2008I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the Alligator this year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Party tensions spark high voter turnout
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 7, 2008The first day of the Student Government election saw a high turnout of voters, but it did not come without some polling mishaps and political mischief.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Presidential debates are overrated
Oct. 7, 2008In the days following the first presidential debate of the general election, I had a lot of explaining to do.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Talented freshmen play big role for UF
Oct. 7, 2008Another week, another award for the Gators' freshmen class.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Defense hasn't forgotten last year's loss
Oct. 7, 2008It's been one year, and UF still can't forget.
