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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009


LOCAL


Vets honored



at memorial

By OLGA VELEZ
Alligator Contributing Writer

About 2,000 people gathered with umbrellas and ponchos at
the Kanapaha Park memorial to celebrate Veterans Day Wednes-
day.
The celebration was held to honor the veterans from Iraq and
Afghanistan, said James Lynch, director of Alachua County Vet-
erans Services.
Capt. Jonathan Pruden, a wounded veteran of the Iraq war, ".
spoke of the sacrifice veterans and their families made.
"Whether during war or peace, all veterans sacrificed their
personal freedoms," Pruden said. "I can tell you story after story
of families who have given up homes, jobs and communities to .
follow their loved ones to trauma centers at Walter Reed."
A Walk Through Time Memorial was unveiled to honor six
Alachua County residents who died in the Iraq and Afghanistan
wars.
The families of four of the men Christopher Neiberger,
Donald Vincent, John Rivero and Jeffrey Wershow solemnly Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff
unveiled the memorial. The other two men Tomorio Burkett
and Raymod Jones Jr. were not represented because Veterans Retired Col. John Price, right, and retired Sgt. Domenick Moretti accept the French Legion of Honor medal from
SEE VETS, PAGE 5 retired Army Lt. Gen. John LeMoyne at the Veterans Day ceremony at Kanapaha Park Wednesday morning.


Locals organize to defend arrested Fest partiers


By J. HUNTER SIZEMORE
Alligator Staff Writer
jhsizemore@alllgatororg

Following a Fest-weekend
clash between house partiers and
Gainesville Police Department on
Halloween that led to five arrests,
a local group has formed with a


message: Drop all charges.
The Alachua Committee
Against Brutality announced
Tuesday at a press conference
that it plans to help two of the
five, Ryan Clarey and Doug-
las Demarest, fight the charges
against them.
"We ask our fellow citizens


not to fall for the divide-and-con-
quer tactics and the smoke-and-
mirrors strategy that
Local [GPD spokesman]
News Keith Kameg and
GPD are deploying
to try to cover up their culpabil-
ity in this incident," said commit-
tee spokesman James Schmidt.


Clarey was charged with vio-
lently resisting arrest and aid-
ing an escape, while Demarest is
charged with resisting without
violence.
The incident began as two
GPD officers attempted to clear
Northwest Eighth Street, which
was crowded by partiers, accord-


ing to Kameg.
The partygoers were drawn by
a house show where bands were
scheduled to play later that night,
an event tied in spirit to Fest 8, a
punk music festival.
As officers tried to clear the
street using horns and sirens, one
SEE ARRESTS, PAGE 5


UF names location for new 24-hour study center


Stimulus funds will cover most renovation costs


By THOMAS STEWART
Alligator Staff Writer
tstewart@alligator org

The almost-100-year-old Newell Hall will
likely be the location of UF's 24-hour study
center.
Built in 1910, Newell is one of the four
oldest buildings on campus and is in need
of renovation.
It's also centrally located and close to food
venues, all of which made it a prime candi-


South Carolina
QB Stephen Garcia
is leading the SEC's
second-best pass-
ing attack while
turning the ball
over less than last
year. Now, he faces
UF's pass defense,
best in the SEC.
See Story, Page 17.


date for the new study center, which is being
built to give students an all-day study op-
tion and to take pressure off Library West.
The renovation, which could start in June
or July and be finished in the fall of 2011, will
be paid for mostly by $12 million in stimulus
funds.
Because UF is using stimulus funds, the
money cannot be used for new construction,
so an existing building must be modified.
And because the building is in the Na-
tional Register of Historic Places and its his-


toric look must


be preserved, officials said
they will try to secure extra
funds in case there are any
surprises, said Ed Poppell,
UF's vice president of busi-
ness administration.


S As an example, Poppell
noted that when UF had to
replace the windows in Ti-
Poppell gert Hall, another historic
building, it cost hundreds
of thousands of dollars more than expected


because they were specially made to look
like the original windows from the 1950s.
To make way for the students in the new
study center, he said, some faculty from the
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
who currently occupy Newell will be moved
to nearby Bryant Hall, while some staff from
Computing and Networking Services on the
third floor of Bryant will be moved to an of-
fice in east Gainesville.
Meanwhile, students will still be able to
study until 3 a.m. at the Hub.
The modified hours continue until the
SEE CENTER, PAGE 5


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News Today


WHAT'S HAPPENING
Heroic Monumentalism: The
State and its Architecture in the
1930s
Today, 6 p.m.
Ham Museum of Art auditorium
This talk by Dietmar Schirmer
for Museum Nights answers the
question "Is there a fascist archi-
tecture or has it only to do with
mass society and culture?"

History and Practice of Ottoman
Miniature Painting and
Illumination
Today, 7:30 p.m.
Harn Museum of Art auditorium
Come to this Museum Nights
talk by Sermin Ciddi to learn
about ancestral painting styles in
Turkey.

RUB Entertainment presents:
Beatles Bonanza
Today, 8 p.m.
Orange & Brew
RUB Entertainment and EA
Games present local superstars
The Shoddy Beatles and a chance
to play "The Beatles: RockBand."
"The Beatles: RockBand" will also
be given away at the event.

Israel Week Kickoff: A Night
of Fun and Laughs with Benji
Lovitt
Today, 8:30 p.m.
XS, 1728 W University Ave.
Entrance to the club and bever-
ages are free.

"Clean Energy: When & How"
Today, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dynamo, www.thedynamo.
org/blogl.php, UF's only stu-
dent think tank, will be hosting a
discussion on clean and sustain-
able energy. It is free and open to
the public and will be paneled by
three to six prominent speakers
in academia, business and gov-
ernment.

IDEAL Fall Open House
Today, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to be an
official ambassador for the Reitz
Union and Center for Student
Activities and Involvement?
Come to the IDEAL Fall Open
House in the Arredondo Room
and meet current members who
love helping students on campus
find where they belong in in-
volvement. Become a part of the
IDEAL family and become an in-
volved leader on campus. Make
sure to be there for the presenta-
tion at 8 p.m.

American Solar Energy Society
meeting
Today, 7p.m.
Rinker 230
During this general body meet-
ing, the group will discuss the
upcoming SolarCycle event. They
will then visit the Solar Research
Park to work on various ASES re-
search projects.

Fall of the Wall symposium:
"Good Bye DDR: Memory and
Material Culture"
Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to


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Ruth McQuown


KMonth Asian Arts and
Entertainment Festival/
Closing Ceremony
Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Reitz Union Amphitheater
This year Kaleidoscope Month
is holding the Second Annual
Asian Arts and Entertainment
Festival (AAEF) with the clos-
ing ceremony. This event is free
and open to the public.

Camp Kesem and AED
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Sunday, 11 a.m.
Flavet Field
Come out and play Ultimate
Frisbee while helping families
affected by cancer. The cost is
$5 per participant. There will be
at least seven players on each
team. Coed intramural rules
apply. E-mail Carly Blustein
at carlyb28@ufl.edu to sign up
for the tournament. Visit www.
campkesem.org/uf for more in-
formation about Camp Kesem.

Got an event?
And want to post it in this
space? Send an e-mail to bkel-
ley@alligator.org with "What's
Happening" in the subject line.
Please include a one- to two-
sentence synopsis of the event.
Make sure all submissions are
formatted properly.

CORRECTION
It was reported in Tuesday's
edition of the Alligator that UF
has laid off nine faculty mem-
bers and 32 staff. UF has actu-
ally sent layoff notices to nine
faculty and 34 staff.

LOCAL
Orange & Brew to host
'Beatles Bonanza!'
The Beatles will be causing
a crowd to come together to-
night.
Reitz Union Board Enter-
tainment will be hosting "Beat-
les Bonanza!" today at 8 p.m. at
Orange & Brew.
It will feature The Shoddy
Beatles, a local Beatles cover
band, "The Beatles: Rock Band"
competitions and giveaways.
The free event is co-spon-
sored by Entertainment Arts
(EA) Games, who will raffle off
two "The Beatles: Rock Band"
games.
Bailey Parke, a RUB Enter-
tainment Bands Committee
co-director, said she was ap-
proached by the UF EA Games
representative about doing an
event featuring "The Beatles:
Rock Band."


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Parke said she thinks the com-
bination of the two elements will
make this event one of RUB En-
tertainment's most successful.
"For some reason, people love
'Rock Band' competitions, and
people love The Shoddy Beat-
les," Parke said. "So, it's a per-
fect combination. It's going to be
big."
NATASHA SCHOULTZ

UF alumni among speakers
for Florida Writers' Festival
Three UF alumni authors will
visit UF this weekend for the 2009
Florida Writers' Festival.
The festival, organized by the
English Department's Creative
Writing Program, is in its 25th
year and brings famous authors,
poets and writers to UF.
"The festival gives students a
chance to meet the writers they
have been reading in the under-
graduate program," said David
Leavitt, a co-director of the fes-
tival.
Four authors are visiting
this year: Chris Adrian, Chris
Bachelder, Chris Tusa and C.D.
Wright. Adrian and Bachelder
are novelists, while Tusa and
Wright are poets.
"[Bachelder and Adrian] are
both innovative, adventurous
writers on the cutting edge on to-
day's fiction," Leavitt said.
Adiran, Bachelder and Tusa
have all earned either bachelors
or masters degrees at UF.
"We liked the idea of hav-
ing them because they're all UF
alums and they're all named
Chris," Leavitt said, adding they
would inspire students who plan
to become writers after gradua-
tion.
The authors will each be do-
ing a reading Thursday, Friday
and Saturday night at the Ala-
chua County Public Library and
Smathers Library East.
There will also be an informal
talk with Bachelder, Adrian and
Wright at Smathers Library East
Saturday afternoon.
Each event is free and open to
the public, and food will be pro-
vided.
The festival is being held in
conjunction with Smathers Li-
brary and the Alachua County
Library system. The authors are
being paid about $2,500 each for
the visit.
ANDREW WYZAN


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reports and editorials. If you
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 3


Air Force ROTC runs to remember war veterans


* 131 CADETS ATTENDED
THE RUN WEDNESDAY.

By ALISON SCHWARTZ and
MEG WAGNER
Alligator Writers

The light sheet of rain was
enough to remind them why they
were there.
It misted the cheeks of the 131
cadets who gathered Wednesday
at 6 a.m. for Run to Remember,
an event coordinated by the UF
Air Force ROTC to commemorate


Veterans Day.
While it wasn't enough to
soak through their uniform gray
T-shirts, it formed trails of dew-
drops in their hair.
Air Force ROTC Cadet Lori Bo-
wen said the rain was a symbol of
wars previously fought.
"It gives us a certain sense of
remembrance," the applied physi-
ology and kinesiology senior
said.
Tyler Holley, an Air Force
ROTC cadet, coordinated the
event in an effort to pay homage
to American veterans.


"I think Veterans Day is a day
you can recognize and honor the
people that have come before
you," Holley said.
Participating cadets ran from
University Avenue to Fletcher
Drive, trailing
Around west on Sta-
Gainesville dium Road and
looping back on
Gale Lemerand Drive.
The runs were spread through-
out the event in groups of 15 to 20
cadets. Between laps, groups per-
formed routine exercises, such as
push-ups and sit-ups.


The cadets were also given free
time to play football and Ultimate
Frisbee with their flight mates.
But at 6:45 a.m., everyone
stopped.
The cadets gathered in a horse-
shoe formation for a vigil, observ-
ing a moment of silence just as
the sun peaked through the rain-
clouds.
Maj. James W. Bodnar, an ROTC
Air Force instructor, stressed the
importance of respecting veterans
as war wages on in Afghanistan
and Iraq.
"We have two wars going on,


and a lot of people forget that," he
said. "People forget that they're
out there every single day in some
pretty austere conditions, often
fighting against a hidden enemy."
And as wars persist around
the globe, Jenicia McFadden, a UF
sophomore and Air Force ROTC
cadet, sees something worth fight-
ing for.
"I think it's just important to
remember that somebody has to
fight for our freedom," she said.
"If we didn't fight for our free-
dom, we wouldn't be where we
are now."


ON CAMPUS

Director discusses success through perseverance


By BRANDON BRESLOW
Alligator Contributing Writer

Director Brett Ratner credits his success to
not taking no for an answer.
From convincing the dean of New York
University's Tisch School of the Arts to ac-
cept him when he was only 16 to pleading
with Universal Studios to let him direct the
comedic drama "The Family Man" in 2000,
his life story is one of determination and tri-
umph.
Ratner, 40, shared stories of some of his
biggest career challenges with a crowd of
about 250 people in the University Audito-
rium Tuesday night at a presentation spon-
sored by Accent.
"I'm here to tell you that if I can do it, any-
body can do it," Ratner said.
Ratner, director of the "Rush Hour" tril-
ogy, "X-Men: The Last Stand," "The Fam-
ily Man" and more than a 100 music videos,
said he knew he wanted to be a director and
attend NYU's film school after he watched
Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" when he
was 10.
Ratner was accepted to NYU after meeting
with the dean and showing him less-than-ad-
mirable grades but a lot of passion. He made
connections allowing him to swiftly enter the
entertainment industry.
Among those connections were director


Steven Spielberg, who financed one of Rat-
ner's student films and eventually became a
mentor to him, and hip-hop mogul Russell
Simmons.
"It's important to have mentors in what-
ever area you study," Ratner said. "Get
someone who will let you pick their brain."
It was soon after Simmons held a pre-
miere of Ratner's student film that Ratner got
the opportunity to network with artists and
start directing music videos.
The Miami native went on to direct videos
for Madonna, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Jessica
Simpson and the Wu-Tang Clan.
His big break came in 1997, when he was
asked to replace the original director for
"Money Talks," a feature film starring Chris
Tucker and Charlie Sheen.
Ratner told the audience one of his biggest
challenges came after he read the script for
"The Family Man."
He pleaded with Universal Studios to
let him direct the movie, but that wasn't the
hardest part of his project.
Ratner wanted Nicolas Cage to play the
leading role, but he was told it would never
happen. Still, he continued to pursue Cage.
As a result of Ratner's passion, Cage even-
tually signed on to do the movie.
Ratner was paid $24,000 to attend the
event, according to UF's Student Govern-
ment Finance Office.


Director Brett Ratner recalled life stories and gave advice to UF students in the Univer-
sity Auditorium Tuesday night. He was brought by the Accent Speakers Bureau.


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Fraternities charged with providing alcohol

The three fraternities face possible sanctions from UF


By THOMAS STEWART
Alligator Staff Writer
tstewart@alligator org

Three UF fraternities are fac-
ing possible sanctions from the
university for allowing underage
drinking at events over the sum-
mer and early fall.
Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Chi
and Sigma Phi Epsilon have all
been charged with providing al-
cohol to minors.
In perhaps the most serious
case to involve an actual charge
against a fraternity, Sigma Phi
Epsilon is accused of provid-
ing alcohol in late July to two
17-year-old girls one of whom
was transported to the emergen-
cy room after she vomited inside
of a Student Nighttime Auxiliary
Patrol, or SNAP, vehicle near Fra-
ternity Drive and one 18-year-
old male UF student.
The student told police he and


the two girls had been at a party
at the fraternity's house, where
they had been drinking.
Brock Hankins, Sigma Phi Ep-
silon president, said that wasn't
the case at all. Hankins said the
student and his two friends fol-
lowed several residents into the
house and began taking beers
from various refrigerators.
They were in the house for
two to three hours, Hankins said,
before they were asked to leave.
He said the fraternity views
the incident as a case of breaking
and entering, but chose not to file
charges against the student be-
cause he meant no harm.
In recognition of the serious-
ness of the event, he said the
fraternity installed electronic
padlocks on all its doors and
unanimously voted to become al-
cohol-free for the rest of summer
until early September, when fall
rush ended.


Chris Loschiavo, director of
UF's Student Conduct and Con-
flict Resolution, said while the fra-
ternity may not have encouraged
the behavior of the individuals, it
has a responsibility to make sure
everyone who is drinking alcohol
on its property is of age.
"Even though he got in, that
doesn't change the fact that they
were still
UF providing
Administration alcohol to
a minor,"
he said.
He also noted the underage
drinkers were in the house for
quite a long time.
"If someone walked into your
house and started helping them-
selves to your bar, you would
probably kick them out right
away," he said.
In relation to another incident
in early September, Theta Chi is
accused of hosting an off-campus


keg party with underage drink-
ing.
A UF student pledging the fra-
ternity held the party at his house
and told police after he was ar-
rested he felt he shouldn't get
in trouble because the fraternity
forced him to throw the party for
other pledges, according to a po-
lice report.
Ryan Mills, president of The-
ta Chi, disputed that version of
events. Several new members of
the fraternity decided, on their
own, to host the off-campus par-
ty, he wrote in an e-mail.
The members involved were
suspended, he wrote, and the fra-
ternity's international headquar-
ters and regional counselor also
instituted sanctions.
Loschiavo said there is no evi-
dence to suggest the student was
forced to hold the party and that
he told police the story to try to
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The student could not be
reached for comment.
In the third incident that re-
sulted in charges against a fra-
ternity, Lambda Chi Alpha is
accused of providing alcohol to
minors after several students
were found smoking marijuana
from an empty beer can in the
woods near the fraternity house
in late August.
The underage students told
police they had been drinking at
a party at the fraternity.
Lambda Chi Alpha president
Cameron Heard wrote in an e-
mail that the fraternity did not
want to comment.
If found responsible for the
charges, the fraternities face a
number of possible penalties.
In a similar incident in April
involving the Inter-Residence
Hall Association, the group was
given a written reprimand and
executive members were re-
quired to attend an educational
seminar.



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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 5


Reitz official proposes student fee to fund fix-up


* JOSEPH: RENOVATIONS
MAY COST $42.5 MILLION.

By CAROLYN TILLO
Alligator Writer

The Reitz Union's facelift may
be funded through the help of a stu-
dent fee.
Jaleesa Joseph, chairwoman of
the Reitz Union Board of Manag-


ers, stopped by Tuesday night's
Student Senate meeting to give a
presentation encouraging senators
to support a student fee that will
raise money for its renovation and
expansion.
She said the Reitz Union was
built for 19,000 students in 1967
and is now overcrowded and ill-


equipped
students.
Joseph


to handle the needs of

said the renovations


would cost about $42.5 million. She
said some of the building's flaws
include an aging air-handler system
and an inadequate electrical sys-
tem.
Student Unite Party
Government Sen. Sadie Dean,
who represents
District D, questioned how students
would be able to afford the fee.
Joseph said the Reitz Union
Board of Managers would try to


keep the fee as low as possible be-
cause they understand that these are
tough economic times.
"We're not trying to break any-
one's back, by any means," Joseph
said.
Senate also passed an amend-
ment to the Activity & Service Fee
Budget that will transfer about
$150,000 from Accent and Student
Government Productionsbudgets to
the budgets of special events groups


responsible for organizing heritage
and awareness events of campus.
IRHA also uses the funds for its
Residence Hall Week.
Unite Party Sen. Virlany Taboa-
da, the chairwoman of the budget
and appropriations committee, said
moving the money to the organi-
zations' own budgets will allow
the groups to have more say in the
speakers and performers they bring
to UF during their events.


Two WWII vets

got Legion of

Honor award


VETS, from page 1


Services was unable to contact their
families in time for the ceremony,
Lynch said.
Two veterans from World War II
were also honored. Col. John Price
and Sgt. Domenick Moretti were
given Legion of Honor awards for
their assistance in the liberation of
France on D-Day.
According to Lynch, Price and
Moretti were not able to make it to
the official ceremony in South Flor-
ida because of their health, so the
French government was going to
mail the awards to them until Veter-
ans Services acted.
"We thought they deserved more
than that," Lynch said.
Price stood silently and Moretti
sat patiently in his wheelchair as the
awards were presented to them.
Although the event focused
on past achievements, Sgt. James
Brown got to show heroism when
a brown Humvee military vehicle
began to roll downhill with a 9-year-
old inside.
Irena Melvin was in front of the
vehicle to take a picture of her son,
Kile, when she realized it was head-
ing toward her.
"I looked up, and his eyes were
wide open," Melvin said. "I don't
even want to know what hap-
pened."
Brown jumped inside and quick-
ly pulled the break to prevent a ca-
tastrophe.
"I am thankful that the soldier
was able to hit the break in time,"
Melvin said.
Others stayed safely on the
ground as they looked up and
pointed to the three World War II
vintage aircraft, which flew over
the audience in a triangle formation
before the start of the celebration.
Everyone at the celebration joined in
for a moment of silence in honor of
the Fort Hood victims.
Organizations like the American
Red Cross, the Young Marines and
the U.S. Army pitched tents around
the park to provide more informa-
tion about those organizations.
Gainesville High School had tents
to fundraise for their programs by
selling hot dogs, hamburgers and
refreshments.


LOCAL

Failed world record attempt still 'a party'


By DAVID TINTNER
Alligator Contributing Writer

While the rain may have been a pain
in the neck for some people Wednesday,
others spent the afternoon getting the pain
massaged away.
About 240 people gathered at Univer-
sity House apartments on Northwest 13th
Street to break the world record for the
longest massage chain nearly 200 peo-
ple short of the current record of 430.
In order to comply with the Guinness
World Records standards, participants
had to form a single-file line and give and
receive a three-minute massage.
Although it was drizzling and new ar-
rivals were slowly trickling in, participants
were enticed to continue waiting by scant-
ily clad Hooters waitresses with prizes and
giveaways. Students and employees of
the Florida School of Massage also set up
chairs and gave back and neck massages.
After about an hour, despite frantic


mass text messaging attempt
nizers realized they would n
muster up enough people to
cord.
"I'm a little disappointed
break the record, but I'm still
a massage," said Jessica Cast
nior.

"We just turned it into
in the rain instead oft
record."

vice president of market
American Communitie

The herd of participants
into the apartment complex
the after party. Employees fr(
FM blasted music as the rer
soaked crowd climbed a ro
waited in line for free massage
The event was used to


ts, the orga- student-apartment community to UF and
lot be able to Sante Fe College students, said Rachel
break the re- Kihn, vice president of marketing for In-
land American Communities Group, Inc.,
d we didn't the parent company of University House.
I going to get "We just turned it into a party in the
illo, a UF se- rain instead of the world record," Kihn
said. "We're a little disappointed we didn't
make it, but we're excited everybody came
)a party out."
:he world Steven Goonen, a University House
employee, said the team tried to think of a
creative way to market the apartments.
Rachel Kihn "We started researching records that
ing for Inland would be possible to beat," Goonen said.
;s Group, Inc. "It was between this and the world's larg-
est Jello fight."
was steered The organizers of the event originally
courtyard for expected more than 500 people to attend.
om Kiss 105.3 "We wanted to do it on a day when
meaning rain- there were no classes, but I think because
ck wall and everybody treated it as a holiday a lot of
;es. people went out last night, and that prob-
promote the ably hurt us a little bit," Kihn said.


The Hub will keep extended hours through January


CENTER, from page 1

end of January, by which time
the Student Senate will have
decided if it wants to continue


the program.
The extended hours were
made possible this semester by
$30,000 in student funds, and
a similar, but slightly larger,
subsidy will be required next


GPD calls for witnesses

ARRESTS, from page 1

costumed partier refused to move, Kameg said in a Nov.
2 Alligator story.
While officer Steve Jones was arresting the unidentified
man, Ryan Clarey, 25, allegedly interfered by trying to free
the man and telling him to run, according to a report.
Jones then moved to arrest Clarey, while the costumed
partier escaped.
Clarey allegedly tried to punch Jones in the head, and
the officer Tasered him and "took him to the
Local ground," according to the report.
News About six people then attacked Jones with
kicks, punches and thrown objects.
Two other officers called for backup and fought the at-
tackers until 20 more units arrived, according to Kameg.
Two YouTube videos have surfaced detailing the con-
flict.
The first clip shows the attempted arrest of the cos-
tumed man who disobeyed officers, and the second clip
opens with people attacking Jones as he kneels on top of
Clarey. So far there is no footage of the initial interaction
between Jones and Clarey, and GPD and the committee
are calling for witnesses to step forward.
GPD plans to make additional arrests if more of Jones'
attackers can be identified based on the video, Kameg
said.
The committee seeks witnesses to build its case,
Schmidt said.
To view the arrest videos, please visit Alligator.org.


semester, said Student Body
President Jordan Johnson.
Last week, the Hub aver-
aged about 50 people at night,
though in mid-October the traf-
fic peaked at about 130 people


overnight, according to records
Johnson provided.
SG will lobby to have the
hours at the Hub and Library
West extended again during fi-
nals this semester, he said.


jullallam mm, m fl/ mm" aIlu oJLa-,
Ryan Clarey, 25, who was Tasered during a clash between partiers
and Gainesville police officers on Nov. 1, talks to a reporter Tuesday
night about the incident at a house five blocks north of where the
fight happened. He is charged with resisting an officer with violence
and announced Tuesday that he plans to fight the charges in court.






6, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Editorial

Take It Easy

Police, partygoers should

think before acting

T/ hey think Gainesville is their personal toilet... coming
From behind shows what kind of garbage they are."
SThese are the words that Gainesville Police spokes-
man Keith Kameg used to describe five individuals arrested for
attacking police at a Fest after party on Nov. 1. He went on to
describe these individuals as a "fringe element" who only vis-
ited Gainesville looking for a place to stay.
For the five men arrested, though, it may not be as cut-and-
dry as Kameg makes it out to be.
Kameg's bitter remarks were made while many of the de-
tails surrounding the incident remained murky. The Gainesville
Police Department initially described the individuals as men
from out of town; as it turns out, two of the men arrested live
in Gainesville.
Those accused of attacking the police claim that they did not
participate in the attack at all. Rather, they were picked out of a
massive crowd as additional police dispersed the estimated 500
people who filled the streets.
The only sure fact about this incident is that an attack took
place. Video available on the alligator.org Web site shows that
a handful of people hit and kicked police as they Tasered and
held down one man accused of interfering with an arrest and of
resisting arrest himself.
Unfortunately, the faces of those involved in the attack are
not clear. If the identities of these individuals are discovered, we
believe they should be prosecuted, and we encourage any Al-
ligator readers who can positively identify them to do the right
thing and rat them out because that's what they deserve.
But the video does seemingly support the defendants' claim
that it would be difficult to pick the attackers out of a crowd of
500, especially after the fact. Police reports describe the attack-
ers as returning to the crowds before being arrested. We hope
that the police have positively identified the three who were ar-
rested for the attacks, rather than pulling innocent (well, mostly
innocent) partygoers out of a massive crowd and charging them
with serious crimes.
To the question of excessive force raised by multiple Alliga-
tor readers in letters and Internet comments, the videos miss
a few crucial moments that would be necessary to make that
determination. Witnesses claim that by Tasering this person
multiple times, the police crossed the line. But when faced with
what is fairly described as a "mob" of angry partygoers, the
pressure placed on the police must have been intense, and they
will undoubtedly argue that such a response was necessary.
We feel that a better question, and one we can reasonably
address with the known facts, is why the two officers chose to
engage a crowd of 500 without waiting for sufficient backup.
Simply driving through the crowd with horns and speakers in
attempts to disperse them is one thing.
But when some partygoers decided not to move, and the
crowd became more confrontational, the choice to make arrests
and deploy a Taser without waiting for more officers undoubt-
edly emboldened violent elements among the crowd.
The decisions that face police in stressful situations like this
are difficult to question, especially after the fact and without all
the evidence. But as a matter of policy, when faced with crowds
of this size, the police should refrain from acting until enough
officers are present to ensure the safety of not only the police,
but the crowds as well.
Because sometimes people need to be protected from their
own destructive tendencies.
As another matter of policy, Gainesville Police Department
should refrain from throwing around phrases like "garbage"
until all the the facts are known (well, even then it's probably
not the best PR move).
In murky situations like this, it's best not to rush to action -
or to judgment.


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Column

New policies could cut Web freedoms


First they came for the digital pirates, and I did not
speak out because I was not a digital pirate.
Under the auspices of "copyright protection,"
40 countries met last week in South Korea to continue
writing the obituary of digital freedom. The Anti-Coun-
terfeiting Trade Agreement, spearheaded by our presi-
dent, is so completely secret that only bigwigs at the
top of the world corporate structure are allowed to see
what is going on and even then, only after signing a
confidentiality agreement and promising to say nothing
to the public.
Get on the Web while you still can and read about
ACTA and the next big meeting in January. A few blog-
gers are fighting the good fight on this and following
what could be the biggest story of the digital age, espe-
cially James Love from The Huffington Post. Were it not
for what already exists of the many noodly appendages
of the Internet bringing truth to power, this top-secret
global business agreement would never have seen the
light of day.
Our Congress seems to be lying down on this one, so
it is up to other free countries to enforce their own con-
stitutional law and protect the avenues of free speech
on the Internet.
Obama is going above American law and trying to
make your Internet service providers liable for content
that some soulless corporate lawyer decides is infring-
ing on their copyright.
It's sort of like holding 1-75 accountable for speeding
cars, but much more damaging.
On top of that, Obama and ACTA want to hold Web
sites legally responsible for user-generated content.
Vaya con Dios, YouTube.


Tommy Maple
letters@alligatororg


This has been an absolute wet
dream of the powerful vested in-
terests of big business since the
Web began a few decades ago, but
it has also been the defining hall-
mark of the Obama era.
Senate bill 773, The Cybersecu-
rity Act of 2009, was introduced in
April and goes even further than


this ACTA mess.
Under the traditional American power grab of pro-
tecting the "free flow of commerce," S.773 wants to give
the president total power to completely shut down the
Internet for a vague "national security emergency" with
no limitations or timelines for removal.
The Patriot Act seems like a pinprick compared to
Obama and his Freddy Krueger fingers slashing up
communications freedoms.
We are living in the Golden Age of the Internet. The
Web will never again be as free as it is right now, nor
will it be as explosively evolving. Don't get used to the
way ideas flash across the world in an instant, or to the
speed that life seems to rocket along at in a spectacular
upward spiral.
The kind of power the Internet now holds scares the
real powers that control the world. If Facebook were a
country, it would be the fourth largest in the world. Not
that long ago, standing armies would be dispatched to
tear apart a group even a fraction of that size. Nowa-
days, we have politicians and lawyers butchering be-
hind closed doors.
Tommy Maple is an international communications
graduate student. His column appears on Thursdays.


The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.


Reader response
Today's question: Would you pay Monday's question: Do you
$100 to see Brett Ratner? support the troops?

Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org


86% YES
14% NO
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 7


Letters to the Editor
Republicans aren't actually conservative
In response to Tuesday's letter to the edi-
tor "Republicans aren't too conservative," Ms.
Kilic really drops the ball. She says Mr. Christ
"attempts to pigeonhole" Republicans by
claiming that they are all "'Bible-thumping,'
overzealous patriots." She further claims that
Republicans are hurting for straying from
party principles. Well, what are those prin-
ciples? What goals does the Republican party
have? Banning abortion? Keeping gays out of
the military? Making sure that Obama fails,
no matter what he is doing?
Let's imagine a fantasy world where Re-
publicans only care about conservative val-
ues: They would fight to end Medicare, Social
Security, welfare, minimum wage, Bright Fu-
tures and the public school system in general.
All public spending is pork, so forget about the
government building and maintaining roads.
To top it off, they wouldn't care one way or
another about abortion or rights for gays.
So please, Ms. Kilic, let's not kid ourselves.
Perhaps 40 percent of Americans think they're
conservative, but how many do you think
would support a Republican Party that was
actually conservative?
Frederic Spieler
UFstudent



Florida teens should get life in prison
This letter is in response to Tuesday's
editorial, "Cruel Courts." The teens in South
Florida who threw rubbing alcohol on a
young boy should not only be tried as adults,
they should be put in prison for life without
parole. These teens knew exactly what would
happen when they threw the match: extensive
physical and psychological damage and, most
likely, death.
The Editorial Board is treating the three


teens as the victims, not the boy who may
die from the attack. If these teens were able to
think up an act so heinous, then they should be
tried as adults. No "child" with a conscience
would be able to carry out such an act.
The victim did not deserve to be set on
fire. At what point do we, as a society, punish
equally those who commit the crimes?
Kathryn Beaty Ivey
UFstaff



Teens knew what they were doing
I'm writing in regards to Tuesday's edito-
rial, "Cruel Courts." While I agree that the ju-
dicial system should rethink how it tries teens
for certain crimes, I was shocked that you de-
fended the three teens charged as adults for
lighting another on fire.
The whole argument is that life sentenc-
es are cruel and unusual for non-homicide
crimes. How is lighting someone on fire not
homicide-related? This wasn't a fight that got
out of hand and went too far
These guys planned out an attack with
intent. They sought out their victim. They
brought the alcohol and matches. One of them
poured the rubbing alcohol on the victim and
another lit the match and threw it on him.
There was plenty of opportunity for some-
one's conscience to kick in. And do you hon-
estly believe that in just two or three more
years these guys would know better? Or
would they then be beyond rehabilitation?
Maybe your Editorial Board needs some
"serious psychological rehabilitation" be-
cause any 15-year-old knows what's wrong
with that.
Abigail O'Connell
UFstudent

U m


Proposed public option destined to fail
This letter is in response to statements
made by the UF College Republicans' chair-
man, Bryan Griffin, and the Florida College
Democrats' president, Ben Cavataro, in Tues-
day's article "Locals react to House vote."
Mr. Griffin, it is true that Speaker Pelosi
did not listen to the people, but she ignored
conservatives, progressives and moderates
alike. The vocal conservative opposition is
well known. What hasn't been widely publi-
cized is that nearly 60 percent of Americans
want a government-run health care option.
Where is their representation in Congress?
The public option in HR 3962 is a sham. It
will only please the ill-informed Democratic
base and anger the ill-informed Republican
base. The biggest problem is that this govern-
ment program will not be available to all. In
addition, the rates are not tied to Medicare.
The implication is that the government pro-
gram will have to negotiate rates like any other
insurer. The catch is that when the plan opens,
it will have no enrollees, meaning health care
providers will have little incentive to offer the
volume discounts available to other insurers.
Another problem is that subsidies will be
available to citizens not enrolled in the pub-
lic plan. With this mechanism, the situation
above turns out to be a Catch-22. As the gov-
ernment program is unable to control prices,
very few people will enroll in it, leaving it per-
petually weak and unable to compete in the
market. So no, Mr. Cavataro, the public option
will not help control costs.
With the inclusion of mandatory insurance
requirements and the Stupak-Pitts amend-
ment, I think that I would be OK if Sen. Joe
Lieberman filibustered the bill. And, as a pro-
gressive who believes in the social safety net
and Keynesian economics, that hurts to say.
Clay Hughes
UFgrad student


Public must take interest in polluted site
The Cabot-Koppers Superfund site is at
the corner of Northwest Sixth Street and
Northwest 23rd Avenue. For those of you
who don't know about this, let me enlighten
you. This property has been used since 1916
for wood treatment. Chemicals from this site
have been found seeping into the groundwa-
ter and surface water, including arsenic, cop-
per and nine other chemicals found to cause
cancers and other health problems. Accord-
ing to EPA testing in 2006, harmful chemi-
cals have already started reaching the upper
portion of the aquifer (not good, considering
nearly 100 percent of the drinking water in
Florida comes from the Floridan aquifer). As
bad as all this sounds, it might surprise you
that nearly 19 years after a cleanup approach
was signed, no action has been taken besides
a few trenches being dug.
As an environmental engineering stu-
dent, it is discouraging to see that people
don't take an active interest in issues like
this, but when they are diagnosed with can-
cer they go complain to public works. I don't
know why I am wasting my time doing wa-
ter treatment research if the citizens will ig-
nore what is seeping into the water around
them.
All I know is that the longer the issue is
left unresolved, the larger it becomes.
Joseph Delfino of the UF Environmental
Engineering Department labels this as "an
uncivil inaction," commenting that "this
has been a disgrace from the local, state
and national politics and agencies. No one
wanted to take leadership. Only now are the
residents feeling more empowered [to act],
but they cannot get it done without political
strength and the politicians' willingness to
act rather than preserve their reputations."
Chris Moody
UF environmental engineering student











theAvenue


thursday, november 12, 2009


Roommates Jake Skolnick, 19, and Sami Greenberg, 21, recline and sip Kava while waiting to order a
hookah at Kava Lounge, located on University Avenue.


PG 9: Profile on DJ BBP, who will
be spinning at Ultra this year
PG 11: Local band The Rooze
releases its new CD
PG 12: A pop culture wrap-up
for November and a humor col-
umn about acting
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Kava offers medicinal effects, soothing social atmosphere


By REBEKAH GEIER
avenue writer

Not often do people come across an herbal
medicine that works against stress, calms nerves
and "creates a general feelingof well-being" with-
out it being illegal. But the drink Kava, an ancient
beverage crop from the South Pacific, legally
holds all of those characteristics.
Kava is a plant with roots thatare used around
the world for medicinal effects such as seda-
tion, muscle relaxation, pain relief and diuresis,
excess urination. It's also used as a remedy for
anxiety, nervousness and insomnia.
"Some people call Kava the drink of peace,"
said Dr. H.C. "Skip" Bittenbender, an extension
specialist for Coffee and Kava atthe University of
Hawaii at Manoa.
He has been growing, drinking and research-
ing Kava for about 11 years.
Bittenbender said Kava originated from the
area of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. The
crop has been in cultivation for thousands of
years and is older than coffee or tea.


Kava's botanical name, Piper methysticum,
means "intoxicating pepper," according to kava.
com.
"We drink Kava because it makes us more
calm and gives us a better outlook on life," Bit-
tenbender said.
Instead of traveling to Hawaii or Papua New
Guinea to sample this "South Pacific treasure,"
Gainesville residents can sip some Kava on Uni-
versity Avenue.
Mo Ellithy, 23, opened Kava Lounge, 1007
W. University Ave., nine months ago after mov-
ingto Gainesville from Cairo, Egypt. Kava Lounge
serves its customers hookah and Kava drinks in
a relaxed social setting.
Ellithy, a UF biochemistry senior, was inspired
to open the lounge after his friends from Papua
New Guinea opened one without hookahs in
Boca Raton, he said.
"Kava is more of a social thing" Ellithy said.
"People come together and try it together."
Ellithy picks up Kava for the lounge every cou-
ple of months in Boca Raton once it gets there
from Papua New Guinea. The Kava is organically


grown by the Vanuatu tribe and tested before it
comes into the states, Ellithy said.
Kava Lounge serves two types of Kava drinks
in half of a coconut shell Shaman, $3, or Fire
Island Kava, $4, which is more concentrated and
has a stronger taste.
"Kava is more of a social thing. People
come together and try it t: .. i."
Mo Ellithy
owner of Kava Lounge


Ellithy said that the lounge sees a mixed
crowd.
"After 2 a.m., it is only the kids," Ellithy said
about the lounge, which is open until 4 a.m. "But
between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., we see all types of
people neurosurgeons, lawyers coming in
just to drink Kava and unwind."
Kava's mellow effects take about 10 to 15
minutes to kick in, but depend on the person and
whether he or she has eaten, Ellithy said.
Most of Ellithy's customers don't expect it


to taste as earthy as it does and for it to have
a slight numbing of the mouth. He said that the
people who say they do not like Kava attribute
the reason to its strong taste.
Ellithy said there are ways to dull the strong
flavor, such as adding citrus fruits to the drink.
Many first-time Kava drinkers have a hard
time puttingtheir thoughts about Kava to words.
"Drinking Kava tastes like if you were to drink
a rainforest," said Jake Skolnick, 19, a communi-
cations major at Santa Fe College, after his first
taste of Kava.
Skolnick and his roommate Sami Greenberg,
21, come to Kava Lounge to relax, order hookah
and enjoy the atmosphere.
"It's a perfect place to come with friends to
recap the night after going out," Greenberg said.
"It's soothing...good music, low lighting and you
have the choice to lounge back or sit on the
floor."
Whether "drinking the Earth" is a pleasant or
unpleasant experience, Ellithy leaves itto his cus-
tomers to decide.
"You either like it or you don't," he said.






THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2, 2009 ALLIGATOR, 9


Local DJ BBP stays true to his music, Miami influence


By JON SILMAN
avenue writer

Disk jockey BBP's Friday night
lights are green lasers and strobes.
Behind the booth, he is seven caged
tigers condensed into one man. He
plays music out of a classic Buick cut
in half behind a bar at club Spannk.
Completely in control of the massive,
pumping sound and the young, hot
partygoers, he can turn the crowd


from a breeze to a sandstorm in
about a half-second. In his nonde-
script black "BBP" cap and shirt and
with neatly trimmed facial hair, he
punctuates every collision of hand to
button with a full body thrust.
A Miami native since he was 2
years old after he moved from
Cuba Peter Pancho is the consum-
mate self-made man. He plays house
music, a style of electronic dance
music with heavy bass


breaks and rolling changes, every
Friday night and packs the place.
Things were not always so easy,
though.
As a teenager in Hialeah, Pancho
fell in love with the South Beach
electronic music scene. He started
working clubs when he was 17, and
he got good gigs in Miami clubs play-
ing popular music, but he felt he was
wasting his life


Photo courtesty of Peter Pancho
Peter Pancho, also known as DJ BBP spins at club Spannk and remixes tracks that he sells online Pancho has been
invited to play Ultra Music Festival in Miami


away.
"I came up to Gainesville for
Gator Growl one year, and I just fell
in love with the place. It's the perfect
party town. Exactly the scene I was
looking for," Pancho said.
Pancho struggled and hustled his
way up to Gainesville, saving up the
money he made from those Miami
gigs. He got an associate degree
from Santa Fe College and studied
for one semester at UF before drop-
ping out to pursue his music career
full time.
"School is not for me, bro. Music
is my passion," he said.
Pancho made a name for himself
as a DJ at club Boutiq. He worked
there for a year and a half but had to
leave after a disagreement over the
type of music he should play.
"They wanted more top 40 stuff. I
wasn't feeling that. I wanted to bring
the house music that I heard in Mi-
ami here to Gainesville," he said. "At
the end of the day, I can't do music
that I don't like."
He was back at square one. After
a few months with no work, he ran
into a promoter for the newly opened
club Spannk, and he pitched the
idea of an all house music night at
the club. It was a rocky start.
"At first, no one was showing up.
Over the course of a couple months,
it really started to get hot. By three
months, it was a revolution. The club
is always packed with a good crowd,
and I can bring in artists from all over
to DJ here," Pancho said.
In addition to working at Spannk,
Pancho also remixes tracks and sells
them online at ratedh.net. One of his


signature remixes is of the Gators
fight song with snippets of Tebow's
famous "you'll never see anyone
work harder" speech.
Pancho is passionate about work-
ing hard and chasing his dreams.
"Anythingthat you love or want
to accomplish, you can, no matter
what anyone says. Don't listen to the
negativity or the naysayers," Pancho
said. "It doesn't matter if it's house
music or Chemical Engineering, just
give it your all and don't let anyone
stop you."
All of Pancho's hard work has
recently paid off. He's been invited
to play Ultra Music Festival in Miami,
the biggest electronic music festival
in the world with more than 85,000
people in attendance in 2009.
"Eight years ago I went to Ultra for
the first time, and I knew that I would
work my ass off to get to that stage.
It's an honor," he said.
During his set, Pancho frequently
builds his songs into crescendos,
and it's like being on a perpetual
roller coaster. The rise is slow and
dreamy. There's a pause at the
peak just before the explosive drop
that you can feel in the pit of your
stomach.
At the end of the night, when the
crowd is filing out toward the door, a
youngSpanish man in a nice button-
up shirt leans over the bar toward
Pancho and yells,
"You are the bestf***ing DJ I
have ever seen, bro. Thank you so
much."
DJ BBP puts his hands together
and does a short bow.
"No bro, thank you."


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Cafe Gardens
For over a third of a century,
the Original World Famous
Cafe Gardens has been serving
Gators with delicious food
and a large selection of beers
and wines. Located just
across from campus near the
Florida Book Store, this quaint
landmark establishment with
award winning courtyard
dining is perfect for any date
or gathering. For live music
schedule, call 376-2233. Hours:
Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-
Sat llam-llpm, Sun Noon-9pm
1643 NW 1st Ave

Gator Dawgs
We have 26 styles of hot dogs
to choose from. Chicago, Heart
attack, Frito, Colombia, etc.
Even create your own. Our
burgers are prepared daily and
cooked to order. Our fresh deli
sandwiches come with over
1/4 lb of meat. Check out our
full menu at GatorDawgs.com.
Several delicious vegetarian &
vegan options. We are located
at 1023 W University Ave.
378-4353

J. Doobies
The Home of Wraps and
Stacks. The only way to
describe the Stack is that is
outrageously delicious! Its
uniquely different presentation-
three 6 inch flour tortillas
stacked high with fresh grilled
ingredients and just the right
accent of cheese- is strangely
inviting to one's palate. Come
out & try our 1/3 lb Burgers,
steak seasoned Panchos, &
Fresh Baked Brownies. Many
vegetarian options available
including the Home Grown
and Homemade Black Bean
Hummus! Now serving draft
and Red Stripe beers! We
deliver! Open late to serve
your late night cravings!
Sun-Wed:llam-3am. Thurs-
Sat: 11am-4am. 34th St Plaza
(Sweetbay)@ 2124 SW 34th St
672-6111
www.jdoobies.com

Peach Valley Cafe
Experience the freshness in
everything we do. Open daily
from 7a.m. to 8p.m. We have a
full menu ranging from Orchard
fresh Apple Fritters to fried
artichokes and Lobster bites.
Breakfast is served all day here
at Peach Valley Cafe including
Gainesville's best fresh Omelets
and Benedicts; mouth watering
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits,
and yes, Mammoth Pancakes
and waffles. Lunch and dinner
are also available any time
with bountiful salads, fresh
sandwiches, Pot Roast and
don't forget to ask your server
about our shrimp-n-grits
(wonderful). We are located at
3275 SW 34th Street directly
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101 SE 2nd P1. (Behind
Hippodrome Theater
Downtown)
Offering Asian Fusion Cuisine
in a relaxing atmosphere.
Wed and Thurs night $5
martinis.
Open for lunch: Mon-Fri
11:30-2:30 Sun 12-5 and dinner
Sun-Thurs 5-10pm Fri-Sat
5-10:30pm
Call 371-2323 for a reservation.




43rd Street Deli and
Breakfast House
Come in and experience the
breakfast house that Gainesville
residents have been coming to
for over 25 years-we probably
served your parents! Biggest
4-egg omelette, French toast,
and daily specials. Not full yet?
Have lunch with us & enjoy a
large selection of sandwiches,
the best Reuben, gyros &
soup all at a reasonable price.
Vegetarian? Not a problem. We
have a selection that is sure
to fulfill your needs. We now
offer free WiFi! Open Monday-
Sunday 7am-3pm.
4401 NW 25th Place 373-2927.
3483 Williston Rd 373-5656
conveniently located off 1-75.

Bagels Unlimited
Serving Gainesville for over
25 years. BU is a tradition of
sorts. We offer many breakfast
platters cooked fresh, featuring
omelettes, eggs any style, large
pancakes, French Toast, Knishes,
17 varieties of bagels and a large
assortment of spreads. Also
available are tofu and tempeh.
Over 100 bottles of hot sauces
are available for sampling.
1222 West University Ave.
Open everyday from 6:30am-
3pm.

Donut Connection
Breakfast sandwiches, bagels w/
cream cheese, fritters, cinn rolls,
and 30 varieties of donuts.
Coffee by the lb. Best coffee in
town. Enjoy our outdoor tables.
Open every day 5a-8p 375-0376
5205 NW 39th Ave, Timber
Village. Wholesale prices
available.


Golden Buddha
Where eating well means eating
healthy...Gainesville's best
Chinese food. Now with more
sizes available with more vegan
options. As always, generous
portions, fast service & super
lunch/dinner combos. FREE
DELIVERY.
613 NW 16th Ave. 372-4282 or
380-9076. Full menu and specials
@ GoldenBuddhaSpecial.com


The Yearling
Come taste the cuisine of old
Florida! Try our traditional items
including venison, quail, frog
legs, and alligator, as well as
USDA Prime beef, seafood, grits,
greens & hush puppies. Open
Thursday & Friday 5pm-10pm,
Saturday 12pm-10pm & Sunday
12pm-8:30pm.
14531 East County Road 325
352-466-3999
www.theyearlingrestaurant.com



Omi's Kitchen
Gainesville's Best in Cuban,
Italian, and Mexican Cuisine.
New menu items prepared daily!
Come try our famous Cuban
sandwiches and slow roasted
pork. We cater 7 days a week!
Visit us in the Tower Square 2
miles from Butler Plaza at 5729
SW 75th Street.
373-0301



D'Lites Emporium
Healthy never tasted so good!
D'Lites has the lowest calorie ice
cream in Gainesville-REALLY-
and is the only low-calorie
soft serve with NO artificial
sweeteners. We rotate over 100
d'licious creamy flavors (see
this week's at www.gatordlites.
com) that are diet-friendly
without the diet taste. We also
feature a whole array of cookies,
chips, and various grocery treats
that appeal to Atkins, Weight
Watchers, and other dieters.
Our every day daily specials
make shopping at D'Lites a
special value! Come weigh your
options at the Marketplace Plaza
at NW 16th Blvd. and 43rd St.
i(next to the Hollywood Video)


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or at the Shoppes of Williston at
S.W. 34th Street and Williston
Rd. (next to Publix) 375-4484
Find us on Facebook!

Karma Cream
Serving ORGANIC and fair trade
ice cream, coffee, desserts, loose
leaf teas, and beer, with lots
of vegan options. Now open
24 hours. Free WiFi! Located 2
blocks east of campus at 1025
W. University Ave.
505-6566

Mochi Frozen Yogurt
Try our premium self-serve
frozen yogurt as a healthy
dessert alternative. Our yogurt
has 0% fat and contains live
and active cultures. Choose
any combination of 8 different
flavors and over 30 toppings.
Everything for just 45 cents an
ounce. 3841 SW Archer Rd (next
to Bento Red) Open from noon
to midnight daily!

TCBY
Please visit one of our 3
locations to enjoy real frozen
yogurt products. Our low calorie
and low-fat soft serve is your
healthiest choice in Gainesville,
and it tastes great too. Waffle
Cone Wednesday from 5-8p.m.
and half-off smoothies from
5-6p.m. every day! Locations
at 34th Street next to Crispers,
Thomebrook Village at 43rd
Street and Town of Tioga. Find
us one Facebook and follow us
on Twitter at "TCBYgainesville"

Yogaberry
OPEN LATE-ACROSS FROM
THE UNIVERSITY IN TARGET
COPY! Come build your healthy
treat at Yogaberry! Our yogurt
is 100% fat free and the only
yogurt that is made with real
organic milk. Choose from an
array of fresh fruit toppings cut
daily, candies and fun cereal.
New flavors for you to try daily,
and always free samples! In
addition, we have the finest
o organic, free-trade coffee.
Our coffee bar features lattes,
cappuccino's, espresso, cuban
coffee's, yoga mocha's and much
more!


Let's Eat Diner
The best kept secret in
Gainesville, Let's Eat Diner is a
small diner just off the beaten
path on 39 Ave at NW 22 Dr.
Open Mon-Sat 7am till 8pm
serving breakfast, lunch, and
supper and Sunday 11am till
2pm with a lunch buffet. We
serve home style cookin'... "Just
like Momma used to fix." 352-
378-0738 www.letseatdiner.com
Oh yeah, we also do catering!





Green Mango
The best Indian food in
Gainesville. Serving Gainesville
since 1991. The best Samosas
in Florida. Offering many vegan
dishes. We are specialized
in catering any group size.
Delivery available-free delivery
on any purchase over $25! Open
7 days Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm,
Sunday lpm-8pm. Call 352-505-
6200. 7625 W Newberry Rd



Luca's Pasta
Customize your own pasta.
Over 100 combinations, starting
@ $2.99! Choose your pasta,
sauce, & topping. All made fresh
& quick. Vegan & Gluten-free
options too. Open Mon-Sat 11-9.
Delivery/take out/dine in. See
menu online www.lucaspasta.
com.
607 W. University Ave.
352-338-1700


Manuel's Vintage
Room
This family owned restaurant
is perfect for dinner any day of
the week. Come in and check
out one of the best wine lists in
town. Ask questions and learn
while you wait for the chef to
put out nothing but goodness
from the kitchen using fresh,
simple, and local ingredients.
Try the Early Dinner Sunday,
Tuesday-Thursday 5-7pm. $3
wines/$10 bottles. $10 Menu.
Ask about our Monday Wine
Dinners and private parties for
lunch or dinner. 6 South Main
.St. (352)375-7372


Caribbean Queen
Offering jerk chicken, curry goat
and oxtail. Opened Mon thru
Thurs llam-7:30pm, Fri and Sat
llam-11:45pm.
Located at 507 NW 5th Ave.
352-374-8111



Bento Cafe
Check out Gainesville's most
popular sushi joint. Enjoy our
Bento boxes, boba tea, sashimi
bowls, and noodle bowls in a
hip, trendy atmosphere. Two
great locations with outside
eating. Open every day for carry-
out or dine-in. Call our Newberry
Rd. location at 377-8686 or our
Archer Rd. location at 224-5123.



Cabana Cove
Key West Grille
Now offering a new bistro
inspired menu.
Open for lunch and dinner.
Full martini and mojito bar.
Voted nicest outdoor dining.
COUPON DATE NIGHT COUPON
Choose 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, a
bottle of wine, and share a slice
of Key Lime Pie.
All for only $39.99 (expires
12/1/09)


2410 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville
352-377-3278
Please visit us online at
www.cabanacove.net for
additional savings and coupons.



The Olam Cafe
Mouthwatering, healthy Kosher
cuisine at affordable prices!
Daily $10 All-You-Can-Eat
Dinner Specials... Mexican, Pan-
Asian, Italian, Mediterranean
& American Deli! SUSHI night
every Wednesday at the low
price of $10! NEW this semester-
Schwarma & Falafel Station!
Fresh Salad Bar daily with over
50 + items! Take-out available.
Lunch Specials starting at $5
11:30-2:30 M-F. Dinner 5:30-8:30
M-Th. Located inside the Hillel
building across from O'Dome.
202 W University Ave. 352-248-
2606 www.theolamcafe.com
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Green Plantains
Happy Hour $2.75
Drink + Appetizer from 3-7pm.
$5 To-Go Dinners. Mon-Sat
from 4pm. Don't miss out $4.95
dinner + soda on Thursday,
student night from 4pm-10pm.
Visit us at 5150 SW 34th Street
at the new Publix Shopping
Center 7 days a week.
We cater. Check us out on
GatorFood.com 352-378-1930
www.greenplantains.com





THE JONES
Gainesville's own indepen-
dently owned community
restaurant dedicated to bringing
sustainable, local, and organic
food to the table. Oh, and it's
really yummy. Herbivores,
carnivores, & omnivores
welcome! *Breakfast & Lunch:
8am to 3pm every day. Dinner:
Friday thru Monday nights
5pm to 10pm.* Check out our
Facebook page for specials and
events. 401 NE 23rd Avenue
352.373.6777

Mildred's Big City Food
Eat Gainesville's Best Food at
Mildred's. We support LOCAL
and SUSTAINABLE agriculture!
Start Living Healthy! LOCAL.
ORGANIC. GOOD. Fresh Dishes
Made From Scratch!
OPEN SUNDAYS!
CONVERTED PATIO-JUST
MINUTES FROM CAMPUS
3445 W. University Ave.
371-1711
MildredsBigCityFood.com

New Deal Cafl
OPEN LATE!
Gainesville's ONLY Local
Beef Burgers! This 12oz.
Goliath is Naturally Aged and
Fresh Ground. MONSTROUS
Desserts. HUGE Martinis.
A Diamond in the Ruff!
Mon-Thurs. llam-l0pm
Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm
371-4418
Located next door to Mildred's



Ti Rmol
Mediterranean restaurant & bar
Where FOOD & LOVE Meet!
Southern Living Magazine
agrees, "[the chef] adds visual
flair to every dish to make it as
good-looking as it is flavorful."
NEW Happy Hour Specials!
Every day from 4pm-7pm
There's something for everyone!
Small & Large Plates for Tapas
Style Dining. Amazing party
space, affordable prices &
terrific service.
Visit www.tiamogainesville.
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12 SE 2nd Ave. 378-6307


Kickin Devil Cafe
Restaurant
Gainesville's newest treasure.
Locally owned restaurant with
great Cajun and Caribbean
vegetarian food! Enjoy
jambalaya, gumbo, French
crepes, delicious salads and much
more! Groove to a selection of
eclectic music while you settle in
for an evening of delicious food.
Live music most nights after
dinner. It's 4 blocks from Satchels
in the industrial park, 2 blocks
west of Sonnys. Five dollar
lunches, buy 2 get 1 free drinks,
4 course dinners for 2 for $29.95
Open Tues-Sat 352-505-6660
Book your party here or let us
cater your event!


New York Pizza Plus
Bringing experience from New
York & Italy to Gainesville!
Offering a variety of gourmet
pizza, homemade salads,
pasta, & desserts. All you
can eat buffet available!
Outdoor dining. Visit www.
newyorkpizzaplus.com for
coupons. We Deliver!
490 NE 23rd Ave.
376-3444



Book Lover's Cafe
Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine.
Natural, organic, fair trade,
meals, sandwiches, soups,
home-baked desserts. Brunch
Weekends. Specials: Cupcake
Mon., Southern Cooking Tues.,
Greek Wed 6pm, Ethiopian Thurs
6pm.
MO-TH 10am-9pm.
Fri Sun 10am-8pm.
505 NW 13th St. 384-0090



Saigon Legend
Delicious traditional Vietnamese
cuisine with popular Asian
favorites. Pho-Banh Xeo, Banh
Tom Ha-Woi. Enjoy great food
at great prices. Family owned
Restaurant. Next to Holiday Inn.
Vietnamese subs-pork, chicken, &
tofu. Dine-in or take out. Catering
available. Mon-Sat 10:30am-
9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm
374-0934
V1228W Univ Ave



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Adding shine to


holiday outfits


By KARINA GALVEZ
avenue writer


'Tis finally the season to bring
out your holiday best for every
cocktail party and family gath-
ering. When picking the perfect
outfits for the holiday season,
think versatility and embellish-
ment with key accessories to
create looks that will transition
between friends and family.
The season's most popular
accessories can add holiday
sparkle to dresses already hang-
ing in your closet. Last year's
New Year's Eve black dress can
become this year's Thanksgiv-
ing or holiday office party frock
by pairing it with a jewel-toned
cardigan, animal print or faux
fur cover-up. Wear your dress
to a funkier gathering by pairing
it with a full neck of jewels or a
feathered hair piece.
When shopping for new piec-
es to add to your holiday ward-


robe, keep trends and wearabil-
ity in mind. If your celebrations
take you south, a thin, animal
print scarf may be a more sen-
sible option than a fur collar. The
heat will force that fur collar to
stay in your closet and you to
make an unplanned trip to the
mall. If you're headed north for
the holidays, keeping your legs
warm under a cocktail dress
has never been more fun. Pat-
terned tights add an interesting
accent to plainer dresses while
lame or sequined leggings make
a bolder statement. Minimize
accessories by focusing on one
trend and carrying it through the
entire look. A sequined dress or
animal printsilktop is enough to
make a statement without over-
doing it.
The holiday season is by na-
ture full of light and glitter. Ac-
cessorize smartly to avoid the
risk of being confused for an or-
nament.


Holiday Dress Tips

* Add a new look with a cardigan or fur cover-up
jklaces or ewel
* Accessorize with statement necklaces or
headbands
Layer simple dresses with outrageous leggings to
add a little sparkle to your look
* Don't combine too many trends focus on one
key element to make your ensemble pop
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By MEAGAN MCGONE
avenue writer

Take one part Beatles, toss in the
sounds of Phish and garnish the mix
with a tad of '80s rock. What do you
get?
The Rooze's new CD, "The One for
Everyone."
The Gainesville band, consisting
of drummer Greg McCracken, guitar-
ist Brandon Cook and singer/bassist
David Farb, released its second al-
bum last week. The members have
been playing roots rock together for
more than a year around Gainesville
and various cities throughout Flori-
da.
"Our music is pretty danceable
and pretty upbeat," Cook said. "A lot
of people tell us it's not like other
music out there, in a good way."
Cook said that the sound of The
Rooze is different than other bands
because each band member has dif-


ferent tastes that contribute to the
music they play. While Cook listens
to rock bands like the Foo Fighters,
Farb brings his love for indie music to
the table and McCracken's passion
for '80s hard rock shines through his
heavy drum beats.
"Take all of those [tastes], jumble
them together, then take the best
parts of each, and that's what we
sound like," Cook said.
He also said thatThe Rooze strives
to bring live music back to Gainesville
hangouts, as more clubbers prefer to
listen to DJs these days. The band
play at clubs and bars such as Mar-
ket Street Pub, Common Grounds
and the Atlantic.
The Rooze will perform its next
show atthe Deland Music Festival on
Saturday. The festival is the biggest
one-day festival in the Southeast
with over 100 independent acts play-
ing on 21 different stages, according
to its Web site.


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12, ALLIGATOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009


November dos and don't


By ALEX ORLANDO
avenue writer

Gentlemen, start your follicles.
As we near the end of the second week of No
Shave November, thousands of men are taking
it upon themselves to deter women, cleanliness
and job applications in the month-long event that
supposedly separates the men from the boys.
For those of you who don't know what No
Shave November is, it's the month where men,
and sometimes women, forgo the act of shaving,
trimming or any other sort of shearing of their fa-
cial hair to show hypermasculinity.
But be warned no-shavers, in addition to
catching disgusted looks from women and scar-
ing small children, you may come home for that
relaxing Thanksgiving break to get the ass-whip-
ping of a lifetime from your dad, who thinks the
hairier version of you thatjust walked in the door
in the middle of the UF v. FSU game is really a
blood-thirsty hobo looking to crash dinner.
By the way, it would probably be a good idea
to stay away from playgrounds or to keep from
buying white vans from the '70s during this time.
You'll already look creepy enough.



If you want another way to put a strain on ro-
mantic and otherwise friendly relationships for
the sake of exhibiting your manliness, you can
always try what Robert Clarkson of Queenstown,
New Zealand, did.
This innovative man decided to stray from the
doldrums of typical suburban living by turning his
house into a pirate ship.
When he proposed the idea to his then-sensi-
ble girlfriend, she scoffed and made an outland-
ish deal with him in which she would only con-
cede if he were able to raise a Facebook group of
one million people in support of the pirate house
idea.
Well, she shouldn't have underestimated the
will of a pirate-at-heart combined with a bunch of


people who will back whatever they find interest-
ing.
After two years of gathering members, Clark-
son's Facebook group, "If im people join, girl-
friend will let me turn our house into a pirate
ship," reached its goal Oct. 29 of this year.
Now, the 26-year-old Clarkson just has to fig-
ure out how to raise funds and tell the neighbors
what he's up to. Fortunately, his girlfriend has
since warmed up to the idea, so this pirate is still
going to be getting booty. You didn't really think
I'd be able to get through this without such a pa-
thetic pun, did you?



Here's something for the more feminine read-
ers, if you're still with me. I'm sure most of you
have heard about Aerosmith's frontman, Steven
Tyler, leaving the band.
Apparently, the old fogeys all just got so pissy
with each other that he up and quit just before
their 40th anniversary next year. But, the band
thinks, for some reason, that they'll be able to
move on without the raspy-voiced lead singer.
Those dudes need to swallow their pride and
realize what their band's all about. And I know a
lot of you girls are solely attracted to that lanky
guy who has better highlights than your mom but
is old enough to be your father. You are the rea-
son I throw "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits" into my
car's CD player when I go on dates.
Someone needs to tell those guys that Aero-
smith can't physically continue without Steven
Tyler.



The week-long anticipation to find out who
would be involved in the threesome on Gossip
Girl turned out to be not so hot. Don't worry, I
won't give too much away. It's bad enough that
Hilary Duff is on the show, but Lizzie McGuire in a
threesome? I don't want to think about that.


Small roles still allow


for humor, revenge


By ERIK VOSS
avenue writer

My first acting role was in a third
grade Valentine's Day-themed play
called "Princess Lonely Heart." It
was one of those low-budget cafe-
torium shows for parents to waste
their camcorders' batteries on their
child's struggle to remember lines.
The show's director was an old,
cranky Australian woman named
Mrs. Kelly. On the surface, her goal
appeared to be fostering the theat-
rical arts in young people, but only
I knew her true plan: to manipulate
the casting process to reward the
students who adored her most.
"Good morning, Mrs. Kelly!" we
cheered in our conditioned Austra-
lian accents upon her arrival every
Wednesday morning.
"Good morning," she'd reply.
"It's nice to see you all."
"And it's nice to see you, Mrs.
Kelly!" lied Tommy.
That stunt landed Tommy the
part of Cupid.
I was denied all the big roles and
instead cast as Cupid's fourth mes-
senger. It was an insignificant role
with few lines, redeemed by the
fact that I got to carry a bow and
arrow, which Mrs. Kelly confiscated
when I tried to assassinate Cupid.
Mrs. Kelly did not trust boys. To
her, we were thugs who refused to
memorize lines and shanked one
another with pencils. The only way
to protect the fairer sex was to con-


fine boys to walk-ons and charac-
ters with lines like "Yes, sir" and
"Hooray!"
Her suspicions were partly valid,
however. Everytime she snapped at
the boys to speak louder or smile,
we'd visualize her being mauled by
kangaroos.
"Oy, mate!" she'd wail. "Help
me!"
"I'd love to help, Mrs. Kelly," I'd
respond, "but someone took my
bow and arrow."
Still, as much
as I hated the
woman, I couldn't
help trying to win
her affection. On
the day of the
show, I prayed a
meteor strike or a group of loose
kangaroos might take out Cupid
and his first three messengers, al-
lowing me to ascend into the spot-
light and reveal my superior talent.
"Brilliant! You're way better than
Tommy!" Mrs. Kelly would shout
from the back of the cafetorium.
"Here's your bow and arrow back."
Such a miracle never happened.
Instead, my mother's old VHS tape
shows Cupid's only unarmed mes-
senger mutter his one line:
"Hooray."
In that one, poorly delivered
word, I brought down the whole sys-
tem. Cupid's Fourth Messenger did
not smile. What now, Mrs. Kelly?
With "hooray," I had the last
hurrah.


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$430 per bedroom-All inclusive!
3/3 TH!! Roommate match avail
<1 mi from UF! Huge 24hr gym!
free tanning,freeHBO/showtime
*Oxford Manor*(352) 377-2777
these apts kick other apts in the teeth
12-9-75-1


WOW! Live for $325!
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Cable Internet Utilities *
Furnished Tanning 24 Hr Gym *
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3801 SW 13th St
12-9-75-1

Save Some Green
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www.greenwichgreen.net
352.372.8100
12-9-09-75-1


1, 2, 3, 4BR Apts.
www.ApartmentslnGainesville.com
12-9-75-1


$369 all inclusive 4/4
$489 all inclusive 2/2
Roommate Match Full Student Suites
New Furn*42" Flat Screen
Now Feline Friendly
352-271-3131*GainesvillePlace.com
12-9-75-1

*MOVE IN TODAY*
Starting @ $349, $0 to sign
All inclusive, fully furnished
2/2's, 3/3's & 4/4's close to UF
3700 SW 27th St. 373.9009
LexingtonCrossingUF.com
12-9-09-75-1


2 BLOCKS TO UF--$299/MO
Everything Incl + Fully Furn!
Rms avail in 4BR Call Eric, 352-219-2879
12-9-74-1

SUN ISLAND
FURNISHED 2BR AVAILABLE
352-376-6720
12-9-09-75-1

ALMOST SOLD OUT
2 MONTHS FREE
*Brand New* Gated*Upscale 1br-4br*
3000 SW 35th Place
EnclaveUF.com*352.376.0696
12-9-09-75-1

2BR/2BA Furnished Apartment in Windsor
Park. $450/ea. room. FREE Internet and
cable! New W/D. On bus route to UF. 305-
788-5681/windsor515@gmail.com. 11-23-
09-45-1

2 bdrm/ 2 bth, fully furnished townhome
in Haile Plantation, SW Gainesville, front
garden, back porch. $950-$1050 for short or
long term. Ideal for visiting scholars, sabbati-
cals. 352-331-3183 11-19-09-30-1

CASABLANCA WEST
Townhouse near UF, Shands, shopping.
Easy access. 2BR/2.5BA; great for student/
family. Only $850/mo; 1st mo rent free & flex
terms. Ready to move in! Ed 305-972-6432
11-17-09-25-1

4 bdr house, tenants needed
$350/month + Util (avg $100/month)
5 mins from SantaFe 15 from UF, free ample
parking, end of cul-de-sac, wooded lot.
Call Zack-813-713-7341 11-17-09-15-1

DUCKPOND BIKE TO UF.
Fully furnished room upstairs. Share all
downstairs Only $80/week + 1/3 utils. Two
rooms avail. 872-8388 11-13-09-10-1


3 blks from campus!! For rent 4/2. Each
room $400/mo. Includes utilities & Internet.
Beautiful pool & courtyard. A great place to
live in a great location. 813-690-8989. 11-
13-09-10-1






Tradition of Student Living
Fully furnished student suites
Starting @ $399 all inclusive
3700 SW 27th St 373.9009
LexingtonCrossingUF.Com
12-9-09-40-1

Oxford Terrace I Furnished 1BR/1BA in fur-
nished 4/4 Condo. Near Sorority Row- Avail
Jan-June(or longer) $530/mo inc $30 toward
util. parking spot, washer/dryer, internet
NYFL@aol.com 11-16-09-6-1

Walk to Campus. Indiv. leases available at
Oxford Terrace. Private bedroom and bath.
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, cable, internet
and utilities included. Campus Realty 352-
692-3800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com
12-9-09-20-1

Walk to Campus. $380 per month, cable in-
ternet, utilities included. Indiv. lease, short
term, furnished. Campus Realty 352-692-
3800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com 12-
9-09-20-1

$385-3 bed/3 baths open in 4/4 Countryside
condo. Rent alone or with friends! On routes
9 and 35, all utilities included, for Spring or
longer. Call Nalini @ 352.514.3398. 11-23-
10-1


QUIET, CLEAN, LOTS of GREEN SPACE.
Rustic 1BR apt. $375/mo.
*1BR cottage $435/mo. Call 213-8798 or
mobile 213-3901. 12-9-09-75-2

*LYONS SPECIAL*
$99 1st month's rent 377-8797
12-9-09-75-2

Amazing Values @ Arbor Park!
1brs from $539 732+ sq ft
2brs from $599 1015+ sq ft
3brs from $750 1223+ sq ft
Water Included Pet-friendly
335-7275 www.arborpark.com
12-9-09-75-2

Tired of Roommates?
Hate Living Far From Everything?
Downtown One Bedrooms Now Leasing!
Move-in TODAY for only $699!
Pool*Free Parking*Blocks to Campus
www.arlingtonsquare.org*338.0002
12-9-09-75-2

1 & 2's SPECIAL RATES!
1BR/1 BR $465 2BR/1 BA $569
No Move In Fees! Quiet
Beautiful Pools Pets Loved!
Park Free Across From UF! 372-7555
12-9-09-75-2

Deluxe, Large 3, 4, 5, 6, 7BR apt/house, 60
second walk to UF. Remodeled, Old House
charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included.
Wood floors. With Parking. By Private Owner.
538-2181 Iv message 12-9-09-74-2

Quality & Affordability!
1br $559 / 2br $619--$649
3br $749 / 4br $899
W/D, pool, B-ball/tennis courts!
We love Pets! Call @ 376-4002
www.apartments.com/pinetreegardens
12-9-09-75-2


Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 sec-
ond walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer
included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish.
Short term available. Private Owner. $595-
up. 352-538-2181. Lv msg 12-9-09-74-2


No deposit, No move-in fees!!!
Huge 1/1's 2/2's 3/3's
<1 mi from UF! Giant 24hr gym
FREE tanning/FREE cable
*Oxford Manor* (352) 377-2777
These apts kick other apts in the teeth
12-9-75-2


** ELLIE'S HOUSES **
Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to
UF. www.ellieshouses.com 352-215-4991 or
352-215-4990 12-9-09-75-2


Live SECONDS from UF!
Studios & 1 Beds from $499 & $575
FREE Parking Near UF
NEVER worry about Game Day Parking!
371.7777 CollegeParkUF.com
12-9-09-75-2



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Come see our 1/1, 2/2 & 3/3 townhomes!!
FREE Cable w/HBO and Showtime
All Amenities plus FREE Tanning
Gated*Alarms*Pet Friendly
*Sign Today, Get up to $1800 Cash Back*
www.thelaurelsuf.com 352-335-4455
12-9-09-75-2


Best Location & Great Price
Large 2/1's available
One Month Free & $0 Move- In Fees
3500 Windmeadows Blvd
www.spanishtrace.org* 373-1111
12-9-09-75-2



Cobblestone Apartments-NW 23RD BLVD
Move in now or Fall 2010.
2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes.
Private Bathrooms-W/D-Screened porches
BB Court-Tanning-24 hr fitness-Dog Park
352-377-2801 cobblestoneuf.com
12-9-75-2


A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME
1 BR from $585
2 BR from $625
3 BR from $755
Tanning*Fitness*Tennis*Pool*Playground
Washer/Dryer*Fireplaces*Pools
Call us for a tour! 376-2507
12-9-09-75-2



***PARKING**0
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF.
Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538-
2181. Can leave mssg. 12-9-09-74-2


1, 2, 3's! madisonpointe.org
Enormous Screened Patio!
W/D-Walk-in closets-Tanning
Fitness Center-Full size bball court
NW 23rd Blvd*352-372-0400
12-9-75-2


PO LOS
of Gainesville
Three Pools! Three Bus Routes!
Two Jacuzzis! Business Center!
Billards Room! Fitness Center w/ Free
weights! Sand Volleyball!
Tennis Courts! Basketball Courts!
Close to UF, Shands, 1-75, & Shopping!
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms for NOW & Fall!!!
GREAT SPECIALS!!!
1/1-$684 2/2-$512w/all util 3/3-$399w/all util
2330 SW Williston Rd.
www.ThePolosUF.com 352-335-7656
12-9-09-75-2


Huge Private Dog Park
1's from $499 Waive all fees
Close to UF, Shands, Butler Plaza
Pet Friendly 376-1248
www.hiddenvillageapt.com
2725 SW 27th Ave
12-9-74-2

l's, 2's and 4's
AS BIG AS A HOUSE!
Great School Districts
Free Personal Training
75 SW 75th Street Call 332-7401 12-
9-75-2


No Move-In Fees
1/1's from $659 3/2's from $799
FREE Tanning*Pool*Gym
www.aspenridgeuf.com
352.367.9910
12-9-09-75-2


MUSEUM WALK
2/2's $945 CABLE & WATER Included
All Inclusive roommate matching $606
ParknRide Bus Route-Always be on time!
3500 SW 19th Ave*www.museumwalk.com
379-WALK*
12-9-09-75-2


HUGE 5 BED HOUSE!
3 baths, enclosed front patio
W/D, Wood Flooors, Fireplace
3 blocks to UF! Pets welcome!
372-7111 106 NW 10 Street
12-9-09-75-2


LAKEWOOD VILLAS
Large 1, 2 & 3 bdrm Floor Plans;
Starting at $830. Corporate units available.
Furniture Packages Include: Washer/Dryer;
Workout Rm, Tennis Court; Swimming Pool;
Sauna etc. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-3
700 SW 62nd Blvd 877-781-8314
www.lakewoodvilllas.com
text (lakewood)@65586
12-9-09-74-2


SPYGLASS *
Individual Leases: Furniture Packages
Incl Washer/Dryer, FREE Hispeed Internet;
Rates start at $399
Every Unit is an End Unit
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-3
701 SW 62nd Blvd 888-267-5078
www.spyglassapts.com
text (spyglass)@65586
12-9-09-74-2


ACROSS FROM UF!
Studios $465, includes electric!
Wood floors available. FREE parking.
1225 SW 1 Avenue Pets welcome
372-7111 No move-in fees!
12-9-09-75-2


FREE Scooter! Free 42" TV!
Inclusive 2's & 3's Two Miles to UF
Next Ten 2/2's Discounted to $899
Pet Friendly Roommate Match.
1015 NW 21st Ave
HiddenLakeUF.com 374-3866
12-9-09-75-2

Walk to Class!
1brs from $499 150 ft from UF!
Move-in today. FREE parking!
Pets Welcome! No Move-in Fees.
372-7111 1216 SW 2nd Ave
12-9-09-75-2


$399 FOR EVERYTHING
All Inclusive Student Suites
Roommate Match*Feline Friendly!
42" TV*Astroturf Soccer Field
352-271-3131*GainesvillePlace.com 12-9-
75-2

Action Real Estate Services
Houses to Condos
1-4 BR, Starting at $450
www.action-realtors.com
352-331-1133
12-9-09-75-2

*Fully Furnished*All Inclusive*
Roommate Matching
2 MONTHS FREE
*Brand New* Gated*Upscale 1br-4br*
3000 SW 35th Place
EnclaveUF.com*352.376.0696
12-9-09-75-2

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WALK TO CAMPUS
1BRs from $550 2BRs from $600
Sun Bay Sun Key Sun Harbor
352-376-6720 www.sunisland.info
Ask about our new pet policy & other specials
12-9-09-75-2


Wake Up 10 Min Before Class
...AND be on time!
Studios from $499, is from $575
$0 M/I Fees, Pet Friendly
371.7777 CollegeParkUF.com
12-9-09-75-2

* Check out our apartments. Priced from
$400-$525. Close to shopping & university.
* Also 3BR/2BA house available. $900/mo.
No section 8. Call 335-7066 for info. 12-9-
09-75-2

FOX HOLLOW
Gated Entry
Ask about our move-in specials!
7301 W Univ Ave
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-2
877-288-2921 352-332-3199
www.cmcapt.com/foxhollow
12-9-09-74-2

REDUCED 1st Mo 1/2 off! 2/2 off ofSW 35th
PI, Close to UF & bus route. Great for grad
students! Building is 3 yrs old w/ only 1 prev
tenant. W/D, D/W, tile & carpet in BDs $800/
mo Avail ASAP, no smokers. (904) 386-6485
11-16-09-76-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Pine Rush
1 bdr. from $459 2bdr. from $639
Near UF and Oaks Mall
Ph. 375-1519 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2







14, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009


FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Homestead
2/1 from $629 2/2 from $749
SW Archer Rd. Area
Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Gator Village
1 bdr. from $489
Near Downtown and 6th Street
Ph. 372-3826 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Sunrise
lbdr. from $469
Near UF, Schands and VA
Ph.372-4835 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Summer Place
1 bdr. from $459
Just off SW 34th St.
Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

WALK & BIKE TO UF
1 BR/1 BA $425
* 2BR $450-$620 W/D incl
Gore Rabell Real Estate 378-1387
www.Gore-Rabell.com 12-9-09-75-2

ONE MONTH FREE RENT!
1 & 2 bedrooms located near Hilton
Off of SW 34th Str. Close to UF
$350 SD some w/ W/D or hkups.
Water & trash incl. Call Now!
Union Properties 352-373-7578
www.rentgainesville.com
12-9-09-72-2


The Grove Villas
Rental Community
Ask about our Move-in Specials
Gated Community
6400 SW 20th Ave
877-704-2172 888-373-0849
12-9-09-50-2

ONE BLOCK TO UF (WALK TO CLASS)
3 bed 1 1/2 bath House- $1725
3 bed 1 bath Apt (incl. utilities)- $1575
1 bed 1 bath Apt (incl. utlities)- $645
Near SW 1st & 2nd Ave and SW 12th St.
No dogs (available now or spring semester)
Negotiable lease terms
call 352.337.9600 for more info 11-30-55-2

LARGE 2BR/1BA
Tile floors, except BRs. Covered patio. Close
to Shands. Only $550/mo. 1 yr lease. Call
352-372-3131 12-9-09-41-2

SERENOLA PINES APTS
Off SW 34th St. near post office. 1BR $560;
2BR $635 Call for daily specials 352-335-
0420 11-30-09-37-2

WOODLAND TERRACE APTS
Off SW 34th St near post office. 2BR $560;
1BR $520. Call for daily specials. 352-335-
0420 11-30-09-37-2

HOUSE avail now. 3BR/2BA, 1.5 miles to
UF, near the Landings Apts. On UF bus rte.
Bike to UF. Fenced backyard, fireplace, cent
H/AC. 3627 SW 15th St. $850/mo. Call 327-
2931 or 376-6183 11-13-09-28-2

1BR/1BA apt, $499/mo. 3320 SW 23rd St.
Each unit has a private gated court yard. On
bus route close to Shands, VA & College of
Vet Med. Pets <501bs arranged. 352-377-
2150 or paloverde3320@yahoo.com 11-
30-09-35-2


PET'S PARADISE
$390 $650. No app or pet fee. 1 & 2BR,
privacy fenced. SW. 352-331-2099 11-24-
09-30-2


www.AndreeRealty.com
We specialize in rentals, sales & property
management. Try us. 352-375-2900 11-30-
09-30-2

HISTORIC DUCKPOND
1BR/1BA apt in vintage house. Hardwood
floors,tile, renovated kitchen, quiet, blocks to
downtown $575 per mo. STUDIO $475/mo.
306 NE 6th St. 379-4952 11-23-09-24-2


Holiday Special/Big Time Savings
NO MOVE-IN COSTS
Free Rent (Don't Pay Anything until 2010)
Please Hurry...Only Few More Units

Rocky Point Apartments Country Gardens
3100 SW 35th Place 2001 SW 16th St
352-376-1619 352-373-4500


Regency Oaks
3230 SW Archer Rd.
352-378-5766


South West Villas
3643 SW 20th Ave
352-336-9000


We Speak Spanish
11-20-09-20-2


First Month Free! Beautiful, spacious 3/2
condo, centrally located 1.5 miles from UF.
VERY LOW UTILITIES! Pool, W/D. Quiet; no
pets, please. Reduced to $975. Exit Realty
Producers 352-316-6842. 10-20-09-7-2

$550/month Large 2/1 Apt close to UF/
Shands W/D hookup,D/W, balcony No pets
625 SW 11th Ln Call 352-231-3002 or
email hodgeproperties@cox.net 11-16-09-
15-2

Working at Shands or VA- nice 2/1 @
Summit House across the street. $700/mo +
$200 dep. Call 352-8430-0220 to see. 11-
25-21-2

$550 Roomy 2/1.5 townhalf,Shands
area,laundromat plus wd hookup,adjacent to
Ag campus, city busses,your fenced yard.
quiet, nice, affordable..900 s.f.
386-972-4115. Moritae@yahoo.com
11-18--09-15-2

Baxter Cottage
2 blks to UF campus, 1013 SW 4 Ave
2BR/1BA, Bright, clean, completely remod-
eled, Cent AC/Ht,wood firs, DW, W/D, NS,
NPets. $695+util. ATucker458@aol.com
11-17-14-2

WWW.BIKETOUF.COM
1 BR from $575
2 BR from $625
3 BR from $745
Tanning*Fitness*Tennis*Pool
Washer/Dryer*Pets Welcome!
Call us for a tour! 377-7401
12-9-09-40-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Sundowne
Studio from $439 1bdr. from $479
Walk to Butler Plaza
Ph. 377-2596 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Courtney Greens
Totally Renovated 1 bdr. from $599
1 MONTH FREE! Near Oaks Mall
Ph. 375-3077 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Ashton Square
2/2 from $739 3/2 from $799
1 MONTH FREE! Huge floorplans.
W/D hookup Near Oaks Mall
Ph.333-1120 www.gremco.com
11-30-09-85-2

COTTAGE 1 BR/1 BA w/carport
$500/mo Near university in historic district.
Call 352-332-8481 11-18-09-10-2

1/1, Ridgeview, free water, next to park, on
the bus line, cent H/A, courtyard, 2 miles to
UF, convenient to shopping, no smoking, no
pets. $470 SD, $470/mo 562-2824 11-12-
09-5-2

1 Block to UF! GREAT LOCATIONS
1BR and 2BR Apts. See our list at
www.merrillmanagement.net
or call Merrill Management Inc
352-372-1494x10 11-25-09-13-2

3BR 1.5 BA with family Room
Tile Floors, Laundry Room,
Central H & Air, Carport
319 NW 16th Avenue
$800/Mo. Call Merrill Management
Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2


2BR 1BA Apt 1BLK TO UF!
Grad II Apts Special: $675/Mo
Central H &Air, Dishwasher
1236 Sw 4th Avenue. Call
Merrill Management Inc
352-372-1494x10 11-25-09-13-2


1BR 1BA, Grad II Apts
1Blk to UF! Central H & Air,
Carpet, Laundry Fac. On site,
Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Cntrl &
Garbage. $500/Mo. 1236 SW
4th Avenue. Call Merrill
Management Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09-
13-2

1BR 1 BA Apt, Central H & Air
2 Blks to UF, Carpet, xtra room
1029 Sw 3rd Avenue $500/Mo
Call Merrill Management Inc
352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2

2 BLKS TO NORMAN HALL!
2BR 1 BA Apts $600/Mo
5 Blks to UF, Central H &Air
Laundry Fac. Carpet, Pets Allowed.
829 Sw 5th Avenue.
Call Merrill Management Inc.
352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2

2BR 1BA, Carpet, Window A/C,
Nat gas ht. 1 BLK to UF $600/Mo
1216 SW 3rd Avenue. Call
Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494
X10 11-25-09-13-2

2901 NW 14th Street
1BR 1BA Apt Near Sams
Club. Carpet, Window A/C,
Nat gas ht. Inclds Wtr, Swg,
pst control and garbage. $425/Mo
Rental Refs a must! Call
Merrill Management Inc
352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2

3BR House for rent
Wood floors, front/back porch. 2035 NW 35th
Ave. Close to UF, SFC busline. $750/mo.
Available now. Flex lease. 352-318-8822
11-13-09-5-2

3bd/2ba home for rent. Fireplace, huge kitch-
en, walk-in closets, backporch w/ garden,
large yard w/ creek, great view, 2 car garage.
Any pets welcome. 1475 w/o utilities. 561-
818-0103. 11-13-09-4-2

Move In Ready. Close to Campus and
Shands 1,2,3,& 4 bedrooms & individual
leases. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rent-
als.campusrealtygroup.com 12-9-09-20-2

Two bedroom one bath condo for only $450
per month. Move in ready. On busline.
Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. Will not last
long. Campus Realty 352-692-3800
rentals.campusrealty.org 12-9-09-20-2

$475-Female only for 1/1 in 3/3 Campus
View Condos. Furnished living/dining,
W/D,3rd Floor Unit, Newly built. Bedroom
furn available. Lease ends July 2010. Walk
to campus, shands, VA. 727-776-7098 11-
24-10-2

2 BR / 2.5 BTH Townhouse
Kensington North 3870 SW 20th Ave.
BRAND NEW tile & carpet, W/D, D/W,
INCLUDES utils & ethernet, pets welcome
Only $800/mo. Call 561.251.5425 11-23-
09-8-2

2 BR 2.5 Bath Townhouse behind UF Hilton
off of 34th St. Washer/Dryer $600 Call 352-
860-2202 11-20-7-2

2/2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS CONDO $750
Avail Dec. 2009 or Spring 2010.
Gladys or Dan at 786-201-1158 or 305-491-
7333. OR gladysazocar@yahoo.com 11-
19-09-6-2


avail. Dec 1st 2/2 in Treehouse Village with
w/d, gym, pool, on bus line.
Mary Seales: 352-372-3096 or
seales@vanrooy.com ref: L202 11-12-5-3

New 1BR/1BA in 3/2 for spring/summer 2
blocks from UF for $650 negotiable. Female.
Easy to move-in w/parking & furn avail. Util,
W/D, internet included. Call 954-593-6753
11-16-09-6-3

Rent huge master bedroom at Sabal Palms!
2 blocks from UF!
Private bath, granite countertops,
washer and dryer. $710.
Available Spring and Summer 407-496-4610
11-16-5-3


DEC FREE: lbr/lba in 2br/2ba. Female to
share in Looking Glass Apts. Walk to cam-
pus. Washer/Dryer, Lease to August. $495/
month + 1/2 utilities. 352-871-0162 11-20-
09-8-3


Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
Greenwich Green 372-8100
Hidden Lake 374-3866
12-9-75-4

Now you can easily
submit your classified ad
for print andlor web editions
right thru our website!
Just go to
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Visa and Mastercard accepted.

1BR INDIVIDUAL LEASES IN FURNISHED
4BR CONDOS. 2 blocks to UF. $345/mo incl
elec, cable tv, internet, pool, laundry facility.
914 SW 8th Ave. 378-4626 11-30-09-55-4

Enjoy A Romatic Old House
Near library downtown. $295-375/rm + utils.
Short term. No pets. No smoking. 378-1304
11-23-09-30-4

1 month free-Share 2B/2B MH in Cornerstone.
Furn rm avail now. $200 N/R dep. $400/mo
or $100/wk util incl. Laundry/cook/clean svc
avail. Near bus/shops. 30 day notice to va-
cate. Some pets ok. Call 331-0762 11-16-
20-4

1BR/1BA or 2BR/2BA avail Jan 1st.
for responsible mature individual. $400-$800/
mo OBO + utils. Brandywine on Archer Rd.
yttek@hotmail.com or 305-332-6566 11-13-
09-16-4

WALK TO UF 1 or 2 rooms in a 4/2 apt.
Ind. leases end 7/31/10. $295/month/room.
No pets. 1740 NW 3rd PL Call 352-231-3002
or email hodgeproperties@cox.net 11-16-
09-15-4

Walk or bike to UF, Shands orVA. Roommate
needed for nice 2/1, $350/mo + half utilities
at Summit House on SW 16th Ave. Recently
renovated. $200 dep. Call 352-843-0220 to
see. 11-25-21-4

Beautifully renovated, furnished
condo,1 mile from UF, $399/MO
includes cable, internet, utilities,
pool + fitness room and on bus route,
Female roommate needed, 352 262-2871
11-12-09-10-4

Female wanted to share new 3BR/3BA home
near campus(SW area)2400sf. On bus route.
Washer & dryer included. Furnished, except
your bedroom. $425 plus utilities. Serious,
non-smoking students only. 813-610-1698
11-20-15-4

Female roommates needed. Live in a big new
house w/ bus stop to UF, quiet/relax area,
fenced yard,private pool. 520/month all inclu-
sive. Joyce 941-724-0961. Must see House
Pics: tinyurl.com/mbs77r 11-25-15-4

A clean, preprofessional, non-smoking room-
mate for a 2/2.5 townhome close to UF and
Santa Fe. $400 + 1/2 of the utilities (cable
and internet included), W/D, Bdr unfurnished.
Contact Gene at 561-827-4970. 11-13-09-
5-4

Female roommate needed, 4/2.5 townhouse,
1-75 and Newberry, all included, gated, $400
baezwpa@bellsouth.net 954-557-4769
1-19-09-30-4

$385-Female roommate needed for 1/1 in
4/4 Univ. Terrace condo with all utilities in-
cluded, fully furnished, on routes 12 and 35,
very clean, for Spring or longer. Call Anu @
352-262-0628. 11-23-10-4

Roomate wanted at Madison Pointe fur-
nished 2br-2bath Spring Semester. I am
a male 5th year eng. student graduating in
spring. Contact for more info at
oshea03@ufl.edu or call 352-231-2709. 11-
18-5-4


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home and much more in the ALLIGATOR
CLASSIFIEDS! Reach thousands of possible
buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over
the phone, by fax, email or CHECK OUT
PLACING YOUR AD THRU OUR ONLINE
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SEE ALL CONDOS
WWW.UFCONDOS.COM
Matt Price Campus Realty, 352-281-3551
12-9-74-5


NEW CONDOS -WALK to UF
3 Blks to UF. For Info on ALL 1, 2, 3, 4
Bedrooms for Sale, Call Eric Leightman,
Campus Realty at 352-219-2879. 12-9-74-5

AFFORDABLE LUXURY NEW CONSTRUC-
TION NEAR UF, SHANDS, LAW SCHOOL
2Bed/3 Full Baths + Office. Granite
Counters, 2 Direct Bus Stops to UF.
Matt Price, Campus Realty 352-281-3551
12-9-74-5


WALK TO UF & DOWNTOWN!
THE PALMS New Ultra-Luxury Condos.
Granite, Huge Closets, Pool, Call Eric
Leightman, Campus Realty, 352-219-2879
12-9-74-5

Gator Getaway -Exp old Florida. 20 acre lot 4
miles south of Archer. Century old live oaks,
high &dry, beer & turkey. 15 mins from Gville.
Investment priced $6500/acre. Certified ap-
praisal as of 9/8/09. 352-528-2406 Ten
11-30-09-30-5

4bed/3Bath home in Savanna Pointe, just off
the Prairie. $479,500. Rural setting yet
urban proximity. MLS#308127. Dawn Realty
Visit VernonClouser.com for all the Details.
Off Williston Rd, just West of Country Club
11-17-8-5


BED QUEEN $120 ORTHOPEDIC
Pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand,
new, still in plastic. Call 352-372-7490 will
deliver. 12-9-09-74-6

BED FULL SIZE $100 ORTHOPEDIC
Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still
in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Call 352-
377-9846 12-9-09-74-6

MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT $400
Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must
sell. Can deliver. Retail $1600. 352-372-
7490 12-9-09-74-6

BED KING $170 PILLOWTOP
mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated.
Name brand, new, never been used, in plas-
tic with warranty. Call 352-372-8588. Can
deliver. 12-9-09-74-6

CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop
Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost
$1500, sacrifice $450 352-333-7516

Sofa $175 Brand new in pkg 333-7516
12-9-74-6

BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de-
liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1100
(352) 372-7490 12-9-09-74-6


SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather.
Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail
$2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846
12-9-09-74-6


DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table,
6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New,
still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100.
Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 12-
9-74-6


FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/
mattress. New, in box. $160 332-9899

DINETTE SET 5pc $120 Brand new in box.
Never used. 352-377-9846 12-9-09-74-6







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**BEDS ALL BRAND NEW**
**Full $100 Queen $125 King $200**
Orthopedic pillow-top sets. Brand name
matching sets not used or refurbished. Still
in plastic, direct from factory! 352-333-7516.
12-9-74-6


BED- QUEEN New orthopedic pillowtop mat-
tress and boxspring set. Brand name, brand
new, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver.
$130 352-377-9846.12-9-74-6


Bed- All New King! 3pc Orthopedic pillowtop
mattress set. Brand NEW, still in plastic with
warranty. Can deliver. $200 352-333-7516.
12-9-74-6


BEDROOM SET- $300 BRAND NEW
Still in boxes! 6 pieces include: Headboard,
2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror, Chest. Must
sell, can deliver. 352-377-9846. 12-9-09-
74-6


FUTON $60 Solid Oak Mission Style. With
plush mattress $160. All brand NEW still in
box. Can deliver. 352-333-7516 12-9-74-6


Bed-FULL size pillowtop mattress & box. New
in plastic, warr. Can del. $100 317-4031

SOFA $185 Brand new! Love seat $150 still
in pkg. Can del 352-333-7516 12-9-74-6


SMALL APT SIZE REFRIGERATOR
Ideal for dorm. Good condition. $40/OBO.
Call 352-336-4493 11-13-5-6


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COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS
Network specialists
We buy computers and laptops
Working and Non-working
378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street
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looking to add a second to that collection?
Want personalized handlebars or a fitted
seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds

NEW & USED BIKES FOR SALE
WE REPAIR ALL BRANDS
Best Prices in Town *
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12-9-74-9




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bikes, computers, printers, vehicles & more.
All individuals interested in bidding go to:
surplus.ufl.edu 392-0370
12-9-09-75-10

THE ORIGINAL RALLY TOWEL. YOU'VE
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Grads! New scooters starting at$999. No legit
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included. 376-6275GatorMoto.com 12-9-09-
75-11

SCOOTER SERVICE
New Scooters 4 Less has LOW service rates!
Will service any make/model. Close to UF!
Pick-ups avail cheap oil changes!! 336-1271
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All on one site! Check the website or call
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GATORMOTO Gville's #1 service facility. We
repair ALL brands of scooters. Pickups avail-
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SALES, SERVICE, PARTS
Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St.
www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974
12-9-75-11

**SCOOTER RENTALS**
Rent for a day, week, semester, or rent to
own! Reserve now for Game Day Weekends!
NS4L.com 352-336-1271 12-9-09-75-11


FAST CASH FOR ALMOST ANY CARS 0
ORunning or not!O
*NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 15 yr svc to UF students
*Call Don @ 215-7987 12-9-75-12

CARS CARS BuyOSellOTrade
Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars
3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com
CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150
12-9-75-12

$500! POLICE IMPOUNDS!
HONDAS, CHEVYS, TOYOTAS, ETC.
For listings 800-366-9813 ext 4622
12-9-75-12


**HEADLINERS SAGGING?**
POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK?
On site avail. Steve's Headliners 352-226-1973
12-9-74-12


WE BUY JUNK CARS
Titles Only. Call K.T. (352) 281-9980
12-9-75-12

I BUY CARS & TRUCKS
Call Anytime 352-339-5158
11-16-09-42-12

SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down
No credit check
Cash vehicles $1000 and up.
352-338-1999 12-9-49-12

SUN RISE AUTO SALES
No credit check
Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Vans
30 day warranty
352-375-9090 12-9-49-12

92 Nissan Stanza $999 cash
98 Grand Am $999 cash
96 Kia Sephia $1299 cash
96 Chevy Cavalier $1499 cash
352-338-1999 12-9-40-12

92 Honda Accord $1499 cash
96 Lincoln Mark 8 $1999 cash
97 Mazda Millenia $1999 cash
95 Pontiac Bonnville $1999 cash
352-338-1999 12-9-40-12

92 Chevy Camero $1999 cash
96 Mits Galant $1999 cash
98 Chrysler Cirrus $1999 cash
96 Plymouth Minivan $1999 cash
352-338-1999 12-9-40-12

97 Jeep Cherokee $1900
96 Chevy Astro Van $1900
96 Chevy Blazer $1999
98 Ford Expolorer $2500
352-338-1999 12-9-48-12

95 Dodge Ram PK $2900
98 Dodge Ram PK $2900
98 Pontiac Transport $2900
94 Toyota Camry $2900
352-338-1999 12-9-48-12

97 Mercury Grand Marquis $2900
00 Hyundai Elantra $2900
94 Toyota Station Wagon $2900 SOLD
97 Mits Diamonte $2900
352-338-1999 12-9-48-12

94 Honda Accord $2900
94 Toyota Camry $2900
96 Cadillac Deville $2900
01 Hyundai Sonata $2900
352-338-1999 12-9-48-12

Sun City Auto Sales
60 Day pay off
On cash vehicles
Pay off time negotiable
352-338-1999 12-9-48-12

2003 Honda Civic, 79k $8999 CASH
2003 Honda Civic, 115k $8499 CASH
2003 Honda Civic, 69k $8999 CASH
2002 Honda Odysee, 117k $6999 CASH
352-375-9090 12-9-40-12

I'VE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC!
Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a
replacement in the Alligator Classifieds!


2003 Nissan Sentra, 80k $6999 CASH
2005 Nissan Altima, 94k $9999 CASH
2006 Suzuki Aerio, 54k $8999 CASH
2001 Nissan Altima, 99k $5999 CASH
352-375-9090 12-9-40-12

2002 Toyota Camry, 76k $8999 CASH
2004 Toyota Corolla, 111k $7999 CASH
1999 Toyota Sienna, 135k $5999 CASH
2002 Toyota Corolla, 68k $6999 CASH
352-375-9090 12-9-40-12

Students Guaranteed Financing!
Do you have a valid drivers license?
Do you have a part time job?
Ride today for $750 down!
Call Angie @ 352-672-5048 11-19-10-12

1995 gold Mazda MX-6; 135,000 miles
Manual transmission, fully loaded,
looks and runs great, high mpg.
email:tracker1833@ufl.edu
ph:561-376-9509 11-18-09-5-12


LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS:
* Gold Diamonds Gems Class Rings
* ETC Top Cash $$$ or Trade *
OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY 373-9243. 2-10-
74-13

UF GRAD PAYS MORE
forgold jewelry, scrap gold, Rolex, diamonds,
guitars, etc. Top $$$. Get my offer before you
sell! Call Jim 376-8090 or 222-8090
12-9-75-13


The American Cancer Society
Road to Recovery Volunteers Needed!
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED
to transport cancer patients to treatment.
Flexible schedule.
Training and liability insurance provided.
Please call
352-376-6866 ext. 5079 if interested.

BE AN INSPIRATION!
Take a blind lady to Mass on Sundays and
for walks and shopping as needed. We'll
have lots of fun! And you will make a new
friend! Contact 219-6948 11-20-09-74-13
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP ME
LEARN TO RAKE KNIT A HAT, second and
fourth wednesdays of each month. These
hats are made for people in Haiti. Come and
have fun with Lenora. Call 219-6948. 11-
20-09-74-13


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for injury or loss arising from contacts made
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FULL TIME POSITION
Sales driven person to train student sales
staff in outside newspaper advertising sales.
Motivator needed who works well with a
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Duties include training university students
in outside newspaper sales, layout and
copy writing. Must work well within and
meet daily deadlines. Good organizational
skills a must. Newspaper ad sales back-
ground an advantage. Modest salary, good
benefits and excellent working environment.
With resume, send cover letter that must
include salary requirements, to: General
Manager, The Independent Florida Alligator,
PO 14257,Gainesville,FI 32604 or
email to tcarey@alligator.org.
No phone calls please. EOE

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Communication skills. PC skills needed.
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DOMINO'S
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You need a great attitude & dependable car.
Hiring lunch, dinner & late night shifts. Our
closing drivers earn $100 per night. Apply
@ any of our 8 location or @ gatordominos.
com/jobs. 12-9-09-75-14

Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/
Sales and computer science needed for
various positions. Flexible schedules and
competitive pay. Join our team! Learn more
at www.gleim.com/employment 12-9-09-
82-14


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PT Sales /Leasing Agents Needed
Help students find their new apartment!
Great pay plus bonuses. Sales experience &
outgoing personality required. No real estate
exp req (training provided). Send resume,
cover letter & avail schedule to
hr@trimarkproperties.com
12-9-65-14


We need people to post ads
online. Social networking
knowledge a plus. Get paid
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paycheckonfriday.com 11-12-45-14


Earn Extra Money. Students needed ASAP.
Earn up to $150 per day being a Mystery
Shopper. No Experience Required. Call
1-800-722-4791 11-20-41-14


Quality child caring center is looking for dedi-
cated people who love working with children.
FT/PT, exp. required and a CDA, AA or BA
in education. Benefits available with FT. Call
377-2290 or 373-1481 11-13-09-27-14


STUDENT WORK
GREAT PAY
Customer Sales/Service
Flex Sched, PT/FT Avail,
Work around classes,
conditions apply,
352-371-9675
11-12-09-20-14


Telecommunications--Software Engineers/
Programmers C/C++ programmers for
Embedded digital TV software (Cable,
Satellite, Video over IP). Nagravision has
openings in our Atlanta and Gainesville, FL
offices. 2-7 years experience. Competitive
salaries, benefits, relocation. Send resume
or questions to: resumes.atlanta@lw.net
11-25-09-28-14


Transcription/Office Asst
Must be pleasant, enjoy people & have expe-
rience; also admin. & grading psych tests.
Email res. info@villagecounselingcenter.net
11-12-09-10-14


YARD WORK Mowing. Car detailing. Pool
maintenance. Back up shipping. Errands.
Miscellaneous duties. Must have a valid driv-
ers license and good driving record. Own ve-
hicle. Truck preferred. Please apply on line at
http://www.gleim.com 11-13-09-10-14


Hair models wanted for long hair in motion
studies. Hip-length or longer only. No experi-
ence necessary. $70 to $120 and hour. Call
352 792-1824 modelslh@yahoo.com
11-19-09-12-14


Barn help needed 1 day per week
Exchange for boarding or lessons
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Call 359-4149 11-17-09-10-14


Opus Cafe Coffee Bar
We are searching for fun and active
students to work 12 to 30 hours per week at
a fast paced coffee bar near campus.
Starting pay is $7.75/hour + tips.
To apply, go to our website, www.opus-cafe.
com, click on the employment tab, and
follow the directions.
11-16-09-8-14


Medical Office Manager for mid-sized
Dermatology practice. Duties include perform-
ing or supervising ICD-9/CPT coding, billing
and collections; A/R; payroll management;
employee supervision and maintenance of
employee records and benefits; insurance
evaluation and contracting; interfacing with
clinical staff and physicians; preparing finan-
cial reports and interfacing with accountant.
Seeking a mature, energetic individual with
experience but will train motivated candi-
date. Salary, benefits and possible incentive
commensurate with experience. Bachelor's
degree desired. Email resume ofmgrbeers@
AOL.com or fax to 352-332-2966.
11-12-09-5-14


Spring Design Internship!
352 Media Group is seeking young artists
with experience in
Fireworks or Photoshop to learn from our
Web design
team. Interested? Email
Internship@352media.com for details! 11-
19-09-10-14


Spring Programming Internship!
352 Media Group is seeking talented stu-
dents with experience in Web programming
and development.
Interested? Email
Internship@352media.com for details! 11-
19-10-14


GET PAID TO TAKE NOTES! Email your
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START EARNING TODAY! 11-20-09-10-14


University of Florida
Survey Research Center
408 W University Ave. suite 106
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
392 2908 ext. 105
$8/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES 12-9-
09-20-14


Sales rep for Internet finance company.
Must work independently & meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail & organization.
Research skills required. Sales experience
a plus. Salary starts at $24k/year + commis-
sion. Send resume to jobs@nationaltech-
mark.com or fax 1-866-728-4579 w/Financial
Sales in subject. 11-23-09-10-14


Programmer needed w/experience in ASP
&/or ASP.net, Javascript programming, re-
lational databases, Perl &/or PHP, Ajax,
JSON, & semantic web development w/
CSS. $32,000/yr commensurate w/exp. Fax
1-866-728-4579 or jobs@nationaltechmark.
com w/"Programmer" in Subject. 11-23-
09-10-14

Bench Scientist: Self-motivated individual
with strong problem-solving skills to work in
analytical testing. Knowledge of ELISA meth-
odology and basic immunology is desirable.
Basic laboratory skills, attention to detail, and
ability to manage multiple projects required.
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Sports
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009


ALLIGATOR
www.alligatorSports.org


Garcia stepping up in


first year as sole starter


South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is averaging 242.1 passing yards per game,
good for second best in the SEC. He split time with Chris Smelley last year against UF.


By BOBBY CALLOVI
Alligator Staff Writer
bcallovi@alllgator org

Last year, Stephen Garcia was splitting
time with Chris Smelley at quarterback
for South Carolina when the Gamecocks
traveled to Gainesville.
Smelley's transfer to Alabama to play
baseball left Garcia as the team's only op-
tion for the starting quarterback job, and
Garcia has grown from the lost player
who was just 6-of-13 passing for 28 yards
and an interception in the Gamecocks'
56-6 loss to the Gators in 2008.
"He has a pretty good idea of what's
going on now," South Carolina coach
Steve Spurrier said. "We asked him the
other day if he knew what was going on
in The Swamp last year, and he said 'I
had no idea what was going on.' He was
a lost Gamecock down in The Swamp last
year."
Garcia will face his biggest challenge
this season against Florida's pass defense,
which ranks first in Southeastern Confer-
ence and second in the nation. The Gators'
134.4 pass yards per game are about 25
yards less than the next-best team.
UF coach Urban Meyer has taken no-
tice of the Gamecocks improved aerial at-
tack, though.
"They aren't running the ball quite as
well, but they are throwing it much bet-
ter," Meyer said.
Garcia has increased the team's pass-
ing average more than 20 yards per game
to 246, good for second in the SEC, and a


big reason has been his decision making.
The redshirt sophomore has thrown
just six interceptions this season in his 341
attempts compared to eight interceptions
in 2008 in just 122 passing tries.
Although the Gamecocks were third
in the SEC in passing yards per game last
season, they were the worst in the nation
in interceptions thrown with 27.
Garcia and Smelley combined to toss
three picks in South Carolina's last meet-
ing with Florida.
Spurrier knows that number will have
to stay down against the
top interception team
in the conference if his
Gamecocks will have
any chance of pulling
off the upset.
"Hopefully, he goes
out there and makes
good decisions and
Spurrier takes care of the ball,"
Spurrier said. "He has done a good job of
taking care of the ball this year. Our turn-
overs are way down from where we were
this time last year."
Spurrier said Garcia's improvement is
largely because of his year of experience
and not having to share reps this season.
Even though Garcia has made strides
this year, he is still far away from being a
premier quarterback in college football.
"He needs to continue making the com-
mitment to learn the game, learn how to
play, learn how to audible here and there
and get out of a bad play and get to a good
play," Spurrier said.


Meyer will unseat Spurrier as


best coach in Florida history


It's time to start the debate again.
As Urban Meyer-Steve Spurrier
IV is set to kickoff Saturday, dis-
cussion over who is the best Florida
coach will ensue.
At this point, it's really an argu-
ment over what means most to you.
Spurrier built the Florida football
program, on and off the field, from
1990-2001. He is the old guard.
On the gridiron during his reign,
UF had never-before-seen success.
The Gators won nine games in
every one of Spurrier's 12 seasons


Phil Kegler
Phil on the Hill
pkegler@alllgator org


(a feat no other
SEC school has
achieved). They
had previously
done that only
eight times in
their first 83 sea-
sons.
Florida is


one of only two
schools (Nebraska) to finish in the top
15 of the polls during that time pe-

SEE PHIL, PAGE 19


Tide get taste of spread


* ALABAMA FACES DAN MULLEN'S
OFFENSE AT MISSISSIPPI STATE.

By MIKE McCALL
Alligator Staff Writer
mmccall@alligator org

Florida coach Urban Meyer said this
week his team won't start preparing to face
Alabama in the Southeastern Conference
Championship until the week of the game,
but the Crimson Tide will get a feel for the
Gators this week.
No. 3 (AP)/No. 2 (BCS) Alabama (9-0, 6-0
SEC) will travel to Mississippi State (4-5, 2-3
SEC) on Saturday to face former UF offensive
coordinator Dan Mullen's offense, giving the
Tide a preview of what to expect on Dec. 5.
"I think their offense is similar in some
ways to Florida in terms of how they can run
the ball," UA coach Nick Saban said. "I think


they're very effective running the ball, and I
think the No. 1 objective we're going to have
is to try to stop the run.
"It's a challenging offense to defend. I
think coach Mullen has done a great job over
there installing the offense and teaching it,
and the players are doing a wonderful job of
executing it."
The Bulldogs boast the nation's No. 12
rushing offense and a talent-
d ed running back in Anthony
Dixon, but Saban's defense
should be up to the task.
Alabama is ranked in the nation's top six
in four defensive categories (rushing, passing
efficiency, total and scoring) and can rely on
playmakers like cornerback Javier Arenas.
In his second season as a defensive starter,
Arenas has shown himself to be much more
than just a deadly kick returned. Arenas aver-

SEE SEC, PAGE 18


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18, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009


Cusack interns with UAA


By ANTHONY CHIANG
Alligator Writer
achiang@alligatororg

There is no secret to senior libero Elyse
Cusack's success.
"She is determined, she is punctual,
she is extremely thorough, she double
checks everything to make sure it's right,
and she's always asking if she can help out
more."
But this quote isn't from coach Mary
Wise. Instead it came from Cusack's boss,
Samantha Scales, the coordinator for base-
ball complex & operations.
The attributes that have made Cusack
successful on the court have translated to
an internship opportunity with the Uni-
versity Athletic Association's Baseball Op-
erations.
In her senior year, Cusack is not taking
any classes in order to focus on the intern-
ship. Some of the things she works on in-
clude recruiting questionnaires, helping to
schedule recruiting visits and writing the
contracts that were sent out to next year's
visiting baseball teams.
Cusack takes her work seriously, espe-
cially because of the desire she has to be-
come a coordinator of operations.
"We have a person, Kelley Kish, who is
our director of operations, and I was able
to see what she does for us from planning
our team's travel, traveling with us and
working with our camps," Cusack said. "I
just thought it would be a fun job and a
great way to stay in sports."


She is not the only volleyball player
working with the UAA, however.
Former UF opposite hitter Amber Mc-
Cray works directly for Lynda Tealer, the
senior associate athletic director for wom-
en's sports.
Both interns believe their experience
as athletes has helped them thrive in their
positions.
"I knew that was a huge asset that I
would use in my interview," McCray said.
"Being an athlete and knowing what an
athlete goes through is just always a good
asset to have on a support
staff because you will
have that perspective."
While Cusack admit-
Volleyball ted it was weird to go
from work to practice at
first, she has gotten used
to working for a team and playing for one
at the same time.
As her time as a collegiate athlete is
winding down, she hopes her career in
sports is just getting started.
"Sports is something I've known my
whole life, it's something that I enjoy and I
would love to have a career in sports later
on," she said.

GATORS LAND TWO TOP RECRUITS: The
Gators may have found a replacement for
their senior libero as they have received a
letter of intent from libero Taylor Unroe.
Setter Chanel Brown has also decided
to sign with Florida. Both players will be
eligible to compete in 2010.


-..


Harrison Diamond/ Alligator Staff
UF libero Elyse Cusack is currently interning with the UAA's Baseball Operations during
her senior year.


Kiffin credits recruiting coordinator Orgeron; Saban talks about movie appearance


SEC, from page 17


ages more than six tackles and more
than one tackle for loss per game,
and Saban believes his playmaker
has shown enough to warrant a high
selection in the NFL Draft.

KIFFIN CREDITS COACH 0: Tennes-
see coach Lane Kiffin and defensive
coordinator Monte Kiffin garnered












SAFETY BELTS.
SSMART FROM THE START


most of the attention during the Vol-
unteers' coaching shakeup last year,
but Lane believes another coach
should be getting spotlighted for his
efforts as well.
Defensive line coach and re-
cruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron,
who formerly coached at Ole Miss,
hasn't just been an invaluable tool
in recruiting and coaching, he has
also been the go-to assistant when it


comes to keeping
players in line.
"He deals
with a lot of our
discipline and
has done a phe-
nomenal job with
that," Kiffin said.
Kiffin "Our first semes-
ter here we have our highest GPA, I
believe, in five years.


"We've had zero arrests in 11
months here."

SABAN A MOVIE STAR?: Saban plays
himself in "The Blind Side," a movie
about Baltimore Ravens tackle Mi-
chael Oher's journey from poverty
to Ole Miss, and he had no problem
being directed around instead of
calling the shots.
"It's easy to take orders when


you don't know anything about
what you're doing," he said. "In fact,
I was seeking guidance from every-
one there who would give me any.
"I don't think I need to switch
professions or get rid of my day job
to [act], but it was a wonderful ex-
perience."
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 0 ALLIGATOR, 19


Meyer not worried about Strong's head coaching offers


* STRONG HAS BEEN A
COORDINATOR SINCE 1999.

By MIKE McCALL
Alligator Staff Writer
mmccall@alligator org

As the season draws to a close
and coaching vacancies open up,
Florida defensive coordinator
Charlie Strong's name is sure to


be associated with head coaching
jobs.
But UF coach Urban Meyer
isn't worried about it being a dis-
traction.
"Every year we go away on
a retreat as a coaching staff, and
I always talk about how when
you're at Florida, that's part of
the deal," Meyer said. "However,
the loyalty is to this football team,


these players and this program.
Once the season is over, then let's
handle this professionally.
"We love Char-
lie, and he's obvi-
ously a tremendous
coach," he added.
Football "I did talk to him
over the summer in
a brief conversation. And the best
thing is, he mentioned to me that


the focus is through December
when the season is over."
Strong reiterated those
thoughts after practice Thurs-
day.
"I just have to work and con-
tinue this job right now," Strong
said. "This is my whole focus, just
making sure our defense goes out
and performs."
Meyer has said multiple times


that Strong, a defensive coordina-
tor since 1999, deserves a shot at
a top position. He said he hopes
race won't be a factor, as Strong,
a black man, said last January
that his interracial marriage had
harmed him in the job market.
"I would hope not, but I don't
live that," Meyer said. "I know it
certainly plays no part at the Uni-
versity of Florida."


PHIL, from page 17


riod.
The 01' Ball Coach won the 1996 nation-
al title as well as six SEC titles.
When he had arrived in Gainesville,
there were no SEC titles. Zero.
He finished with a 122-27-1 record (.819
win percentage).
He even gave Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
its more common nickname, The Swamp.
Now let's take a look at Meyer's marks.
In four-plus years, the 45-year-old has
won two national titles and might have an-
other this January.


He has two conference championships
and will be playing for a third in Decem-
ber.
His current record at UF is 53-9 (.855
win percentage).
He, too, has won nine games in each of
his full seasons so far as Florida's coach.
A win Saturday will give him his first 8-0
SEC year, something Spurrier did in 1996.
I know it's early, and it's easy to get
swept up in the present when comparing
it to the past.
But when I sat down to dwell on this
topic, two things became clear to me:
If Meyer wins another crystal ball in
Pasadena, he will immediately surpass


Spurrier.
If Meyer isn't feeling confetti in Janu-
ary, he will probably still end up passing
Spurrier.
What's the biggest thing holding Meyer
back? Time.
Spurrier's marks are so impressive be-
cause he sustained his success, something
not very easy in the business of college
football coaching.
But while Meyer certainly didn't have
the work ahead of him in 2005 that Spur-
rier had in 1990, Ron Zook didn't exactly
leave the program in great shape.
And the Gators have won 19 games in a
row. One more victory and they'll tie Au-


burn's 1993-94 streak for third-best in the
SEC since 1960.
Even more impressive is the fact UF has
won 18 of those 19 games by 10 points or
more.
That's a pretty good feather in Meyer's
cap.
Meyer won with defense and special
teams in 2006.
He did it with an explosive offense and
a clutch defense in 2008.
He's poised to take it home in 2009 with
a strong rushing attack and one of the best
defenses ever.
The truth is the debate is already over.
Sorry, Steve.


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the the independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc of Gainesville Florida VOLUME 103 ISSUE 57 ilWe inform. You Decide. S0 74Rcyle THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 LOCAL Vets honored at memorial By OLGA VELEZ Alligator Contr but ng Writer About 2,000 people gathered with umbrellas and ponchos at f the Kanapaha Park memorial to celebrate Veterans Day Wednesday. The celebration was held to honor the veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, said James Lynch, director of Alachua County Veterans Services. Capt. Jonathan Pruden, a wounded veteran of the Iraq war spoke of the sacrifice veterans and their families made. "Whether during war or peace, all veterans sacrificed their personal freedoms," Pruden said. "I can tell you story after story of families who have given up homes, jobs and communities to follow their loved ones to trauma centers at Walter Reed." A Walk Through Time Memorial was unveiled to honor six Alachua County residents who died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The families of four of the men -Christopher Neiberger, Donald Vincent, John Rivero and Jeffrey Wershow -solemnly Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff nve led the memorial. The not twpre enter mecaus VBuret Retired Col. John Price, right, and retired Sgt. Domenick Moretti accept the French Legion of Honor medal from SEE VETS, PAGE 5 retired Army Lt. Gen. John LeMoyne at the Veterans Day ceremony at Kanapaha Park Wednesday morning. Locals organize to defend arrested Fest partiers By J. HUNTER SIZEMORE Alligator Staff Writer jhsizemore@alligator org Following a Fest-weekend clash between house partiers and Gainesville Police Department on Halloween that led to five arrests, a local group has formed with a message: Drop all charges. The Alachua Committee Against Brutality announced Tuesday at a press conference that it plans to help two of the five, Ryan Clarey and Douglas Demarest, fight the charges against them. "We ask our fellow citizens not to fall for the divide-and-conquer tactics and the smoke-andmirrors strategy that Local [GPD spokesman] NewS Keith Kameg and GPD are deploying to try to cover up their culpability in this incident," said committee spokesman James Schmidt. Clarey was charged with violently resisting arrest and aiding an escape, while Demarest is charged with resisting without violence. The incident began as two GPD officers attempted to clear Northwest Eighth Street, which was crowded by partiers, according to Kameg. The partygoers were drawn by a house show where bands were scheduled to play later that night, an event tied in spirit to Fest 8, a punk music festival. As officers tried to clear the street using horns and sirens, one SEE ARRESTS, PAGE 5 UF names location for new 24-hour study center Stimulus funds will cover most renovation costs By THOMAS STEWART Alligator Staff Writer tstewart@alligator org The almost-100-year-old Newell Hall will likely be the location of UF's 24-hour study center. Built in 1910, Newell is one of the four oldest buildings on campus and is in need of renovation. It's also centrally located and close to food venues, all of which made it a prime candi0 South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia is leading the SEC's second-best passing attack while turning the ball over less than last year. Now, he faces UFs pass defense, best in the SEC. See Story, Page 17. date for the new study center, which is being built to give students an all-day study option and to take pressure off Library West. The renovation, which could start in June or July and be finished in the fall of 2011, will be paid for mostly by $12 million in stimulus funds. Because UF is using stimulus funds, the money cannot be used for new construction, so an existing building must be modified. And because the building is in the National Register of Historic Places and its historic look must be preserved, officials said they will try to secure extra funds in case there are any surprises, said Ed Poppell, UF's vice president of business administration. As an example, Poppell noted that when UF had to replace the windows in TiPoppell gert Hall, another historic building, it cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more than expected Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers because they were specially made to look like the original windows from the 1950s. To make way for the students in the new study center, he said, some faculty from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences who currently occupy Newell will be moved to nearby Bryant Hall, while some staff from Computing and Networking Services on the third floor of Bryant will be moved to an office in east Gainesville. Meanwhile, students will still be able to study until 3 a.m. at the Hub. The modified hours continue until the SEE CENTER, PAGE 5 Today FORECAST 2 12S OPINIONS 6 the AVENUE 8 CLASSIFIEDS 13 Partly CROSSWORD 15 cloudy CROSWORD 68/49 SPORTS 17 visit www.alligator.org

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2, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 News Today WHAT'S HAPPENING Heroic Monumentalism: The State and its Architecture in the 1930s Today, 6 p.m. Harn Museum of Art auditorium This talk by Dietmar Schirmer for Museum Nights answers the question "Is there a fascist architecture or has it only to do with mass society and culture?" History and Practice of Ottoman Miniature Painting and Illumination Today, 7:30 p.m. Harn Museum of Art auditorium Come to this Museum Nights talk by Sermin Ciddi to learn about ancestral painting styles in Turkey. RUB Entertainment presents: Beatles Bonanza Today, 8 p.m. Orange & Brew RUB Entertainment and EA Games present local superstars The Shoddy Beatles and a chance to play "The Beatles: RockBand." "The Beatles: RockBand" will also be given away at the event. Israel Week Kickoff: A Night of Fun and Laughs with Benji Lovitt Today, 8:30 p.m. XS, 1728 W University Ave. Entrance to the club and beverages are free. "Clean Energy: When & How" Today, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Dynamo, www.thedynamo. org/blogl.php, UF's only student think tank, will be hosting a discussion on clean and sustainable energy. It is free and open to the public and will be paneled by three to six prominent speakers in academia, business and government. IDEAL Fall Open House Today, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Do you have what it takes to be an official ambassador for the Reitz Union and Center for Student Activities and Involvement? Come to the IDEAL Fall Open House in the Arredondo Room and meet current members who love helping students on campus find where they belong in involvement. Become a part of the IDEAL family and become an involved leader on campus. Make sure to be there for the presentation at 8 p.m. American Solar Energy Society meeting Today, 7 p.m. Rinker 230 During this general body meeting, the group will discuss the upcoming SolarCycle event. They will then visit the Solar Research Park to work on various ASES research projects. Fall of the Wall symposium: "Good Bye DDR: Memory and Material Culture" Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, 2 p.m. to FORECAST TODAY PARTLY CLOUDY 68/49 FRIDAY I, SUNNY 74/51 5 p.m. Dauer Hall, Ruth McQuown Room KMonth Asian Arts and Entertainment Festival/ Closing Ceremony Friday, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reitz Union Amphitheater This year Kaleidoscope Month is holding the Second Annual Asian Arts and Entertainment Festival (AAEF) with the closing ceremony. This event is free and open to the public. Camp Kesem and AED Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Sunday, 11 a.m. Flavet Field Come out and play Ultimate Frisbee while helping families affected by cancer. The cost is $5 per participant. There will be at least seven players on each team. Coed intramural rules apply. E-mail Carly Blustein at carlyb28@ufl.edu to sign up for the tournament. Visit www. campkesem.org/uf for more information about Camp Kesem. Got an event? And want to post it in this space? Send an e-mail to bkelley@alligator.org with "What's Happening" in the subject line. Please include a oneto twosentence synopsis of the event. Make sure all submissions are formatted properly. CORRECTION It was reported in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator that UF has laid off nine faculty members and 32 staff. UF has actually sent layoff notices to nine faculty and 34 staff. LOCAL Orange & Brew to host 'Beatles Bonanza!' The Beatles will be causing a crowd to come together tonight. Reitz Union Board Entertainment will be hosting "Beatles Bonanza!" today at 8 p.m. at Orange & Brew. It will feature The Shoddy Beatles, a local Beatles cover band, "The Beatles: Rock Band" competitions and giveaways. The free event is co-sponsored by Entertainment Arts (EA) Games, who will raffle off two "The Beatles: Rock Band" games. Bailey Parke, a RUB Entertainment Bands Committee co-director, said she was approached by the UF EA Games representative about doing an event featuring "The Beatles: Rock Band." SATURDAY SUNNY 77/52 SUNDAY SUNNY 79/54 MONDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 78/59 Parke said she thinks the combination of the two elements will make this event one of RUB Entertainment's most successful. "For some reason, people love 'Rock Band' competitions, and people love The Shoddy Beatles," Parke said. "So, it's a perfect combination. It's going to be big." -NATASHA SCHOULTZ UF alumni among speakers for Florida Writers' Festival Three UF alumni authors will visit UF this weekend for the 2009 Florida Writers' Festival. The festival, organized by the English Department's Creative Writing Program, is in its 25th year and brings famous authors, poets and writers to UF. "The festival gives students a chance to meet the writers they have been reading in the undergraduate program," said David Leavitt, a co-director of the festival. Four authors are visiting this year: Chris Adrian, Chris Bachelder, Chris Tusa and C.D. Wright. Adrian and Bachelder are novelists, while Tusa and Wright are poets. "[Bachelder and Adrian] are both innovative, adventurous writers on the cutting edge on today's fiction," Leavitt said. Adiran, Bachelder and Tusa have all earned either bachelors or masters degrees at UF. "We liked the idea of having them because they're all UF alums and they're all named Chris," Leavitt said, adding they would inspire students who plan to become writers after graduation. The authors will each be doing a reading Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at the Alachua County Public Library and Smathers Library East. There will also be an informal talk with Bachelder, Adrian and Wright at Smathers Library East Saturday afternoon. Each event is free and open to the public, and food will be provided. The festival is being held in conjunction with Smathers Library and the Alachua County Library system. The authors are being paid about $2,500 each for the visit. -ANDREW WYZAN The Alligator strives to be accurate and clear in its news reports and editorials. 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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 3 Air Force ROTC runs to remember war veterans 0 131 CADETS ATTENDED THE RUN WEDNESDAY. By ALISON SCHWARTZ and MEG WAGNER Alligator Writers The light sheet of rain was enough to remind them why they were there. It misted the cheeks of the 131 cadets who gathered Wednesday at 6 a.m. for Run to Remember, an event coordinated by the UF Air Force ROTC to commemorate Veterans Day. While it wasn't enough to soak through their uniform gray T-shirts, it formed trails of dewdrops in their hair. Air Force ROTC Cadet Lori Bowen said the rain was a symbol of wars previously fought. "It gives us a certain sense of remembrance," the applied physiology and kinesiology senior said. Tyler Holley, an Air Force ROTC cadet, coordinated the event in an effort to pay homage to American veterans. "I think Veterans Day is a day you can recognize and honor the people that have come before you," Holley said. Participating cadets ran from University Avenue to Fletcher Drive, trailing Around west on StaGainesville dium Road and looping back on Gale Lemerand Drive. The runs were spread throughout the event in groups of 15 to 20 cadets. Between laps, groups performed routine exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups. The cadets were also given free time to play football and Ultimate Frisbee with their flight mates. But at 6:45 a.m., everyone stopped. The cadets gathered in a horseshoe formation for a vigil, observing a moment of silence just as the sun peaked through the rainclouds. Maj. James W. Bodnar, anROTC Air Force instructor, stressed the importance of respecting veterans as war wages on in Afghanistan and Iraq. "We have two wars going on, and a lot of people forget that," he said. "People forget that they're out there every single day in some pretty austere conditions, often fighting against a hidden enemy." And as wars persist around the globe, Jenicia McFadden, a UF sophomore and Air Force ROTC cadet, sees something worth fighting for. "I think it's just important to remember that somebody has to fight for our freedom," she said. "If we didn't fight for our freedom, we wouldn't be where we are now." ON CAMPUS Director discusses success through perseverance By BRANDON BRESLOW Alligator Contributing Writer Director Brett Ratner credits his success to not taking no for an answer. From convincing the dean of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts to accept him when he was only 16 to pleading with Universal Studios to let him direct the comedic drama "The Family Man" in 2000, his life story is one of determination and triumph. Ratner, 40, shared stories of some of his biggest career challenges with a crowd of about 250 people in the University Auditorium Tuesday night at a presentation sponsored by Accent. "I'm here to tell you that if I can do it, anybody can do it," Ratner said. Ratner, director of the "Rush Hour" trilogy, "X-Men: The Last Stand," "The Family Man" and more than a 100 music videos, said he knew he wanted to be a director and attend NYU's film school after he watched Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" when he was 10. Ratner was accepted to NYU after meeting with the dean and showing him less-than-admirable grades but a lot of passion. He made connections allowing him to swiftly enter the entertainment industry. Among those connections were director Steven Spielberg, who financed one of Ratner's student films and eventually became a mentor to him, and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. "It's important to have mentors in whatever area you study," Ratner said. "Get someone who will let you pick their brain." It was soon after Simmons held a premiere of Ratner's student film that Ratner got the opportunity to network with artists and start directing music videos. The Miami native went on to direct videos for Madonna, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Jessica Simpson and the Wu-Tang Clan. His big break came in 1997, when he was asked to replace the original director for "Money Talks," a feature film starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen. Ratner told the audience one of his biggest challenges came after he read the script for "The Family Man." He pleaded with Universal Studios to let him direct the movie, but that wasn't the hardest part of his project. Ratner wanted Nicolas Cage to play the leading role, but he was told it would never happen. Still, he continued to pursue Cage. As a result of Ratner's passion, Cage eventually signed on to do the movie. Ratner was paid $24,000 to attend the event, according to UF's Student Government Finance Office. Director Brett Ratner recalled life stories and gave advice to UF students in the University Auditorium Tuesday night. He was brought by the Accent Speakers Bureau. 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4, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Fraternities charged with providing alcohol to minors The three fraternities face possible sanctions from UF By THOMAS STEWART Alligator Staff Writer tstewa rt@alligator org Three UF fraternities are facing possible sanctions from the university for allowing underage drinking at events over the summer and early fall. Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Chi and Sigma Phi Epsilon have all been charged with providing alcohol to minors. In perhaps the most serious case to involve an actual charge against a fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon is accused of providing alcohol in late July to two 17-year-old girls -one of whom was transported to the emergency room after she vomited inside of a Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol, or SNAP, vehicle near Fraternity Drive -and one 18-yearold male UF student. The student told police he and ftk1 N WM2M the two girls had been at a party at the fraternity's house, where they had been drinking. Brock Hankins, Sigma Phi Epsilon president, said that wasn't the case at all. Hankins said the student and his two friends followed several residents into the house and began taking beers from various refrigerators. They were in the house for two to three hours, Hankins said, before they were asked to leave. He said the fraternity views the incident as a case of breaking and entering, but chose not to file charges against the student because he meant no harm. In recognition of the seriousness of the event, he said the fraternity installed electronic padlocks on all its doors and unanimously voted to become alcohol-free for the rest of summer until early September, when fall rush ended. ,f I I tS Aii Chris Loschiavo, director of UF's Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, said while the fraternity may not have encouraged the behavior of the individuals, it has a responsibility to make sure everyone who is drinking alcohol on its property is of age. "Even though he got in, that doesn't change the fact that they were still UF providing Administration alcohol to a minor," he said. He also noted the underage drinkers were in the house for quite a long time. "If someone walked into your house and started helping themselves to your bar, you would probably kick them out right away," he said. In relation to another incident in early September, Theta Chi is accused of hosting an off-campus keg party with underage drinking. A UF student pledging the fraternity held the party at his house and told police after he was arrested he felt he shouldn't get in trouble because the fraternity forced him to throw the party for other pledges, according to a police report. Ryan Mills, president of Theta Chi, disputed that version of events. Several new members of the fraternity decided, on their own, to host the off-campus party, he wrote in an e-mail. The members involved were suspended, he wrote, and the fraternity's international headquarters and regional counselor also instituted sanctions. Loschiavo said there is no evidence to suggest the student was forced to hold the party and that he told police the story to try to get out of trouble. Composer Julia Wolfe brings the Bang on a Can All-Stars and Trio Mediaeval together in this exciting world-premiere work inspired by Wolfe's love for the legends and music of Appalachia. To purchase tickets, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352-392-ARTS (2787). Tickets may also be purchased from any Ticketmaster outlet or by calling 800-745-3000. The student could not be reached for comment. In the third incident that resulted in charges against a fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha is accused of providing alcohol to minors after several students were found smoking marijuana from an empty beer can in the woods near the fraternity house in late August. The underage students told police they had been drinking at a party at the fraternity. Lambda Chi Alpha president Cameron Heard wrote in an email that the fraternity did not want to comment. If found responsible for the charges, the fraternities face a number of possible penalties. In a similar incident in April involving the Inter-Residence Hall Association, the group was given a written reprimand and executive members were required to attend an educational seminar r I & fI EXAMS (by Independent Optometrist) N l9th Ave Corner of A NW 13th St. & 39th Ave. Near Publix EVECARE I EXPRESS I L (352)375-6133 Smile. Saving lives is not only a good thing, it makes you feel good too. Plasma Donors Needed Now Please help us help those coping with rare, chronic, genetic diseases. New donors can receive $20 today and $60 this week! Ask about our Specialty Programs! Must be 18 years or older, have valid I.D. along with proof of SS# and local residency Wireless Internet Now Available! Walk-ins Welcome. ABiotest From Nature for Life 1112 N. Main St. Gainesville, FL 32601 352-378-9431

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 5 Reitz official proposes student fee to fund fix-up 0 JOSEPH: RENOVATIONS MAY COST $42.5 MILLION. By CAROLYN TILLO Alligator Writer The Reitz Union's facelift may be funded through the help of a student fee. Jaleesa Joseph, chairwoman of the Reitz Union Board of Managers, stopped by Tuesday night's Student Senate meeting to give a presentation encouraging senators to support a student fee that will raise money for its renovation and expansion. She said the Reitz Union was built for 19,000 students in 1967 and is now overcrowded and illequipped to handle the needs of students. Joseph said the renovations would cost about $42.5 million. She said some of the building's flaws include an aging air-handler system and an inadequate electrical system. Student Unite Party Government Sen. Sadie Dean, who represents District D, questioned how students would be able to afford the fee. Joseph said the Reitz Union Board of Managers would try to keep the fee as low as possible because they understand that these are tough economic times. "We're not trying to break anyone's back, by any means," Joseph said. Senate also passed an amendment to the Activity & Service Fee Budget that will transfer about $150,000 from Accent and Student Government Productionsbudgets to the budgets of special events groups responsible for organizing heritage and awareness events of campus. IRHA also uses the funds for its Residence Hall Week. Unite Party Sen. Virlany Taboada, the chairwoman of the budget and appropriations committee, said moving the money to the organizations' own budgets will allow the groups to have more say in the speakers and performers they bring to UF during their events. Two WWII vets got Legion of Honor award VETS, from page 1 Services was unable to contact their families in time for the ceremony, Lynch said. Two veterans from World War II were also honored. Col. John Price and Sgt. Domenick Moretti were given Legion of Honor awards for their assistance in the liberation of France on D-Day. According to Lynch, Price and Moretti were not able to make it to the official ceremony in South Florida because of their health, so the French government was going to mail the awards to them until Veterans Services acted. "We thought they deserved more than that," Lynch said. Price stood silently and Moretti sat patiently in his wheelchair as the awards were presented to them. Although the event focused on past achievements, Sgt. James Brown got to show heroism when a brown Humvee military vehicle began to roll downhill with a 9-yearold inside. Irena Melvin was in front of the vehicle to take a picture of her son, Kile, when she realized it was heading toward her. "I looked up, and his eyes were wide open," Melvin said. "I don't even want to know what happened." Brown jumped inside and quickly pulled the break to prevent a catastrophe. "I am thankful that the soldier was able to hit the break in time," Melvin said. Others stayed safely on the ground as they looked up and pointed to the three World War II vintage aircrafts, which flew over the audience in a triangle formation before the start of the celebration. Everyone at the celebration joined in for a moment of silence in honor of the Fort Hood victims. Organizations like the American Red Cross, the Young Marines and the U.S. Army pitched tents around the park to provide more information about those organizations. Gainesville High School had tents to fundraise for their programs by selling hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments. LOCAL Failed world record attempt still 'a party' By DAVID TINTNER Alligator Contributing Writer While the rain may have been a pain in the neck for some people Wednesday, others spent the afternoon getting the pain massaged away. About 240 people gathered at University House apartments on Northwest 13th Street to break the world record for the longest massage chain -nearly 200 people short of the current record of 430. In order to comply with the Guinness World Records standards, participants had to form a single-file line and give and receive a three-minute massage. Although it was drizzling and new arrivals were slowly trickling in, participants were enticed to continue waiting by scantily clad Hooters waitresses with prizes and giveaways. Students and employees of the Florida School of Massage also set up chairs and gave back and neck massages. After about an hour, despite frantic mass text messaging attempts, the organizers realized they would not be able to muster up enough people to break the record. "I'm a little disappointed we didn't break the record, but I'm still going to get a massage," said Jessica Castillo, a UF senior. "We just turned it into a party in the rain instead of t record." vice president of market American Communitie The herd of participants into the apartment complex the after party. Employees fr FM blasted music as the re soaked crowd climbed a ro waited in line for free massage The event was used to student-apartment community to UF and Sante Fe College students, said Rachel Kihn, vice president of marketing for Inland American Communities Group, Inc., the parent company of University House. "We just turned it into a party in the rain instead of the world record," Kihn said. "We're a little disappointed we didn't make it, but we're excited everybody came out." he world Steven Goonen, a University House employee, said the team tried to think of a creative way to market the apartments. Rachel Kihn "We started researching records that ing for Inland would be possible to beat," Goonen said. s Group, Inc. "It was between this and the world's largest Jello fight." was steered The organizers of the event originally courtyard for expected more than 500 people to attend. om Kiss 105.3 "We wanted to do it on a day when inisg rainthere were no classes, but I think because naming aaneverybody treated it as a holiday a lot of wes people went out last night, and that probpromote the ably hurt us a little bit," Kihn said. The Hub will keep extended hours through January CENTER, from page 1 end of January, by which time the Student Senate will have decided if it wants to continue the program. The extended hours were made possible this semester by $30,000 in student funds, and a similar, but slightly larger, subsidy will be required next GPD calls for witnesses ARRESTS, from page 1 costumed partier refused to move, Kameg said in a Nov. 2 Alligator story. While officer Steve Jones was arresting the unidentified man, Ryan Clarey, 25, allegedly interfered by trying to free the man and telling him to run, according to a report. Jones then moved to arrest Clarey, while the costumed partier escaped. Clarey allegedly tried to punch Jones in the head, and the officer Tasered him and "took him to the Local ground," according to the report. News About six people then attacked Jones with kicks, punches and thrown objects. Two other officers called for backup and fought the attackers until 20 more units arrived, according to Kameg. Two YouTube videos have surfaced detailing the conflict. The first clip shows the attempted arrest of the costumed man who disobeyed officers, and the second clip opens with people attacking Jones as he kneels on top of Clarey. So far there is no footage of the initial interaction between Jones and Clarey, and GPD and the committee are calling for witnesses to step forward. GPD plans to make additional arrests if more of Jones' attackers can be identified based on the video, Kameg said. The committee seeks witnesses to build its case, Schmidt said. To view the arrest videos, please visit Alligator.org. semester, said Student Body President Jordan Johnson. Last week, the Hub averaged about 50 people at night, though in mid-October the traffic peaked at about 130 people overnight, according to records Johnson provided. SG will lobby to have the hours at the Hub and Library West extended again during finals this semester, he said. Juliana Jimenez/ Alligator Staff Ryan Clarey, 25, who was Tasered during a clash between partiers and Gainesville police officers on Nov. 1, talks to a reporter Tuesday night about the incident at a house five blocks north of where the fight happened. He is charged with resisting an officer with violence and announced Tuesday that he plans to fight the charges in court.

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6, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Editorial Take It Easy Police, partygoers should think before acting r TF1hey think Gainesville is their personal toilet. coming from behind shows what kind of garbage they are." These are the words that Gainesville Police spokesman Keith Kameg used to describe five individuals arrested for attacking police at a Fest after party on Nov. 1. He went on to describe these individuals as a "fringe element" who only visited Gainesville looking for a place to stay. For the five men arrested, though, it may not be as cut-anddry as Kameg makes it out to be. Kameg's bitter remarks were made while many of the details surrounding the incident remained murky. The Gainesville Police Department initially described the individuals as men from out of town; as it turns out, two of the men arrested live in Gainesville. Those accused of attacking the police claim that they did not participate in the attack at all. Rather, they were picked out of a massive crowd as additional police dispersed the estimated 500 people who filled the streets. The only sure fact about this incident is that an attack took place. Video available on the alligator.org Web site shows that a handful of people hit and kicked police as they Tasered and held down one man accused of interfering with an arrest and of resisting arrest himself. Unfortunately, the faces of those involved in the attack are not clear. If the identities of these individuals are discovered, we believe they should be prosecuted, and we encourage any Alligator readers who can positively identify them to do the right thing and rat them out -because that's what they deserve. But the video does seemingly support the defendants' claim that it would be difficult to pick the attackers out of a crowd of 500, especially after the fact. Police reports describe the attackers as returning to the crowds before being arrested. We hope that the police have positively identified the three who were arrested for the attacks, rather than pulling innocent (well, mostly innocent) partygoers out of a massive crowd and charging them with serious crimes. To the question of excessive force raised by multiple Alligator readers in letters and Internet comments, the videos miss a few crucial moments that would be necessary to make that determination. Witnesses claim that by Tasering this person multiple times, the police crossed the line. But when faced with what is fairly described as a "mob" of angry partygoers, the pressure placed on the police must have been intense, and they will undoubtedly argue that such a response was necessary. We feel that a better question, and one we can reasonably address with the known facts, is why the two officers chose to engage a crowd of 500 without waiting for sufficient backup. Simply driving through the crowd with horns and speakers in attempts to disperse them is one thing. But when some partygoers decided not to move, and the crowd became more confrontational, the choice to make arrests and deploy a Taser without waiting for more officers undoubtedly emboldened violent elements among the crowd. The decisions that face police in stressful situations like this are difficult to question, especially after the fact and without all the evidence. But as a matter of policy, when faced with crowds of this size, the police should refrain from acting until enough officers are present to ensure the safety of not only the police, but the crowds as well. Because sometimes people need to be protected from their own destructive tendencies. As another matter of policy, Gainesville Police Department should refrain from throwing around phrases like "garbage" until all the the facts are known (well, even then it's probably not the best PR move). In murky situations like this, it's best not to rush to action or to judgment. a ll te independent forida Kristin Bjornsen EDITOR Brian Kelley Jennifer Jenkins MANAGING EDITORS Will Olsen OPINIONS EDITOR The Alligator encourages comments from readers Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (about one etter-sized page) They mustbe typed, double-spaced and must includethe author's name, classification and phone number Names wiii be withheld if the writer shows just cause We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, styie and iibei Send letters to ietters@aiiigatororg, bring them to 1105 W University Aye or send them to P0 Box 14257, GainesviIle, FL 32604-2257Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome Questions? Caii 376-4458 Opinions ALLIGATOR www.aIIigator. org/opinions *. a a ,Mag .a^ *b M 404 Copyrighted Material eyfdicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers I r 0 S *1: Column New policies could cut Web freedoms irst they came for the digital pirates, and I did not speak out -because I was not a digital pirate. Under the auspices of "copyright protection," 40 countries met last week in South Korea to continue writing the obituary of digital freedom. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, spearheaded by our president, is so completely secret that only bigwigs at the top of the world corporate structure are allowed to see what is going on -and even then, only after signing a confidentiality agreement and promising to say nothing to the public. Get on the Web while you still can and read about ACTA and the next big meeting in January. A few bloggers are fighting the good fight on this and following what could be the biggest story of the digital age, especially James Love from The Huffington Post. Were it not for what already exists of the many noodly appendages of the Internet bringing truth to power, this top-secret global business agreement would never have seen the light of day. Our Congress seems to be lying down on this one, so it is up to other free countries to enforce their own constitutional law and protect the avenues of free speech on the Internet. Obama is going above American law and trying to make your Internet service providers liable for content that some soulless corporate lawyer decides is infringing on their copyright. It's sort of like holding 1-75 accountable for speeding cars, but much more damaging. On top of that, Obama and ACTA want to hold Web sites legally responsible for user-generated content. Vaya con Dios, YouTube. H Tommy Maple letters@alligator org this ACTA mess. This has been an absolute wet dream of the powerful vested interests of big business since the Web began a few decades ago, but it has also been the defining hallmark of the Obama era. Senate bill 773, The Cybersecurity Act of 2009, was introduced in April and goes even further than Under the traditional American power grab of protecting the "free flow of commerce," S.773 wants to give the president total power to completely shut down the Internet for a vague "national security emergency" with no limitations or timelines for removal. The Patriot Act seems like a pinprick compared to Obama and his Freddy Krueger fingers slashing up communications freedoms. We are living in the Golden Age of the Internet. The Web will never again be as free as it is right now, nor will it be as explosively evolving. Don't get used to the way ideas flash across the world in an instant, or to the speed that life seems to rocket along at in a spectacular upward spiral. The kind of power the Internet now holds scares the real powers that control the world. If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth largest in the world. Not that long ago, standing armies would be dispatched to tear apart a group even a fraction of that size. Nowadays, we have politicians and lawyers butchering behind closed doors. Tommy Maple is an international communications graduate student. His column appears on Thursdays. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Would you pay Monday's question: Do you $100 to see Brett Ratner? support the troops? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 86% YES 14% NO 147 TOTAL VOTES

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Republicans aren't actually In response to Tuesday's I tor "Republicans aren't too con Kilic really drops the ball. She "attempts to pigeonhole" R claiming that they are all "'Bi overzealous patriots." She furl Republicans are hurting for party principles. Well, what ciples? What goals does the Re have? Banning abortion? Keep the military? Making sure th no matter what he is doing? Let's imagine a fantasy w publicans only care about co ues: They would fight to end M Security, welfare, minimum w tures and the public school sys All public spending is pork, so] government building and mai To top it off, they wouldn't c another about abortion or righ So please, Ms. Kilic, let's no Perhaps 40 percent of America conservative, but how many would support a Republican actually conservative? U U U Florida teens should get life This letter is in response editorial, "Cruel Courts." The Florida who threw rubbing young boy should not only be they should be put in prison parole. These teens knew exac happen when they threw then physical and psychological da likely, death. The Editorial Board is tre conservative etter to the ediservative," Ms. says Mr. Christ epublicans by ble-thumping,' her claims that straying from are those prinpublican party ing gays out of at Obama fails, teens as the victims, not the boy who may die from the attack. If these teens were able to think up an act so heinous, then they should be tried as adults. No "child" with a conscience would be able to carry out such an act. The victim did not deserve to be set on fire. At what point do we, as a society, punish equally those who commit the crimes? Kathryn Beaty Ivey UFstaff U U U world where ReTeens knew what they were doing nservative valI'm writing in regards to Tuesday's editoedicare, Social rial, "Cruel Courts." While I agree that the juage, Bright Fudicial system should rethink how it tries teens tem in general. for certain crimes, I was shocked that you deforget about the fended the three teens charged as adults for ntaining roads. lighting another on fire. are one way or The whole argument is that life sentencts for gays. es are cruel and unusual for non-homicide kid ourselves. crimes. How is lighting someone on fire not ns think they're homicide-related? This wasn't a fight that got do you think out of hand and went too far Party that was These guys planned out an attack with intent. They sought out their victim. They Frederic Spieler brought the alcohol and matches. One of them UFstudent poured the rubbing alcohol on the victim and another lit the match and threw it on him. There was plenty of opportunity for someone's conscience to kick in. And do you honin prison estly believe that in just two or three more to Tuesday's years these guys would know better? Or teens in South would they then be beyond rehabilitation? alcohol on a Maybe your Editorial Board needs some tried as adults, "serious psychological rehabilitation" befor life without cause any 15-year-old knows what's wrong tly what would with that. watch: extensive Abigail O'Connell nage and, most UFstudent eating the three U E E Proposed public option destined to fail This letter is in response to statements made by the UF College Republicans' chairman, Bryan Griffin, and the Florida College Democrats' president, Ben Cavataro, in Tuesday's article "Locals react to House vote." Mr. Griffin, it is true that Speaker Pelosi did not listen to the people, but she ignored conservatives, progressives and moderates alike. The vocal conservative opposition is well known. What hasn't been widely publicized is that nearly 60 percent of Americans want a government-run health care option. Where is their representation in Congress? The public option in IR 3962 is a sham. It will only please the ill-informed Democratic base and anger the ill-informed Republican base. The biggest problem is that this government program will not be available to all. In addition, the rates are not tied to Medicare. The implication is that the government programwill have to negotiate rates like any other insurer. The catch is that when the plan opens, it will have no enrollees, meaning health care providers will have little incentive to offer the volume discounts available to other insurers. Another problem is that subsidies will be available to citizens not enrolled in the public plan. With this mechanism, the situation above turns out to be a Catch-22. As the government program is unable to control prices, very few people will enroll in it, leaving it perpetually weak and unable to compete in the market. So no, Mr. Cavataro, the public option will not help control costs. With the inclusion of mandatory insurance requirements and the Stupak-Pitts amendment, I think that I would be OK if Sen. Joe Lieberman filibustered the bill. And, as a progressive who believes in the social safety net and Keynesian economics, that hurts to say. Clay Hughes UFgrad student Public must take interest in polluted site The Cabot-Koppers Superfund site is at the corner of Northwest Sixth Street and Northwest 23rd Avenue. For those of you who don't know about this, let me enlighten you. This property has been used since 1916 for wood treatment. Chemicals from this site have been found seeping into the groundwater and surface water, including arsenic, copper and nine other chemicals found to cause cancers and other health problems. According to EPA testing in 2006, harmful chemicals have already started reaching the upper portion of the aquifer (not good, considering nearly 100 percent of the drinking water in Florida comes from the Floridan aquifer). As bad as all this sounds, it might surprise you that nearly 19 years after a cleanup approach was signed, no action has been taken besides a few trenches being dug. As an environmental engineering student, it is discouraging to see that people don't take an active interest in issues like this, but when they are diagnosed with cancer they go complain to public works. I don't know why I am wasting my time doing water treatment research if the citizens will ignore what is seeping into the water around them. All I know is that the longer the issue is left unresolved, the larger it becomes. Joseph Delfino of the UF Environmental Engineering Department labels this as "an uncivil inaction," commenting that "this has been a disgrace from the local, state and national politics and agencies. No one wanted to take leadership. Only now are the residents feeling more empowered [to act], but they cannot get it done without political strength and the politicians' willingness to act rather than preserve their reputations." Chris Moody UF environmental engineering student

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theAvenue thursday, november 12, 2009 Roommates Jake Skolnick, 19, and Sami Greenberg, 21, recline and sip Kava while waiting to order a hookah at Kava Lounge, located on University Avenue. THIS WEEK: PG 9: Profile on DJ BB, who will be spinning at Ultra this year PG 11: Local band The Rooze releases its new CD PG 12: A pop culture wrap-up for November and a humor column about acting www.alligator.org/avenue REGULA RS: SEX: When does a relationship become destructive? Online FASHION: Tips for holiday party looks, page 11 COMING UP: Next week, the Avenue speaks with the bands that won the mtvU Woodie Awards. Check out the Avenue blogs for interviews and photographs with Bayside, who will be performing for free on Friday at 8 p.m. in the Reitz. Also, follow us on Twitter for the chance to win prizes from the upcoming film "The Lovely Bones." Ime mm Kava offers medicinal effects, soothing social atmosphere By REBEKAH GEIER Kava's botanical name, Piper methysticum, grown by the Vanuatu tribe and tested before it to taste as earthy as it does and for it to have avenue writer means "intoxicating pepper," according to kava. comes into the states, Ellithy said. a slight numbing of the mouth. He said that the com. Kava Lounge serves two types of Kava drinks people who say they do not like Kava attribute Not often do people come across an herbal "We drink Kava because it makes us more in half of a coconut shell -Shaman, $3, or Fire the reason to its strongtaste. medicine thatworks againststress, calms nerves calm and gives us a better outlook on life," BitIsland Kava, $4, which is more concentrated and Ellithy said there are ways to dull the strong and "creates a general feelingof well-being" withtenbender said. has a stronger taste. flavor, such as adding citrus fruits to the drink. out it being illegal. But the drink Kava, an ancient Instead of traveling to Hawaii or Papua New Many first-time Kava drinkers have a hard beverage crop from the South Pacific, legally Guinea to sample this "South Pacific treasure ,"Kava is more of a soeil thing. People time putting their thoughts about Kava to words. holds all of those characteristics. Gainesville residents can sip some Kava on Unicome together and try it together." "Drinking Kava tastes like if you were to drink Kava is a plant with roots that are used around versity Avenue. Mo Ellithy a rainforest," said Jake Skolnick, 19, a communithe world for medicinal effects such as sedaMo Ellithy, 23, opened Kava Lounge, 1007 owner of Kava Lounge cations major at Santa Fe College, after his first tion, muscle relaxation, pain relief and diuresis, W. University Ave., nine months ago after movtaste of Kava. excess urination. It's also used as a remedy for ingto Gainesville from Cairo, Egypt. Kava Lounge Skolnick and his roommate Sami Greenberg, anxiety, nervousness and insomnia. serves its customers hookah and Kava drinks in Ellithy said that the lounge sees a mixed 21, come to Kava Lounge to relax, order hookah "Some people call Kava the drink of peace," a relaxed social setting. crowd. and enjoy the atmosphere. said Dr. H.C. "Skip" Bittenbender, an extension Ellithy, a UF biochemistry senior, was inspired "After 2 a.m., it is only the kids," Ellithy said "It's a perfect place to come with friends to specialistfor Coffee and Kava atthe University of to open the lounge after his friends from Papua aboutthe lounge, which is open until 4 a.m. "But recap the night after going out," Greenbergsaid. Hawaii at Manoa. New Guinea opened one without hookahs in between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., we see all types of "It's soothing.good music, low lighting and you He has been growing, drinking and researchBoca Raton, he said. people -neurosurgeons, lawyers -coming in have the choice to lounge back or sit on the ing Kava for about 11 years. "Kava is more of a social thing" Ellithy said. justto drink Kava and unwind." floor." Bittenbender said Kava originated from the "People come together and try it together." Kava's mellow effects take about 10 to 15 Whether "drinking the Earth" is a pleasant or area of Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. The Ellithy picks up Kava for the lounge every couminutes to kick in, but depend on the person and unpleasant experience, Ellithy leaves itto his cuscrop has been in cultivation for thousands of ple of months in Boca Raton once it gets there whether he or she has eaten, Ellithy said. tomers to decide. years and is older than coffee or tea. from Papua New Guinea. The Kava is organically Most of Ellithy's customers don't expect it "You either like it or you don't," he said.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2, 2009 +ALLIGATOR, 9 Local DJ BBP stays true to his music, Miami influence By JON SILMAN avenue writer Disk jockey BBP's Friday night lights are green lasers and strobes. Behind the booth, he is seven caged tigers condensed into one man. He plays music out of a classic Buick cut in half behind a bar at club Spannk. Completely in control of the massive, pumping sound and the young, hot partygoers, he can turn the crowd from a breeze to a sandstorm in about a half-second. In his nondescript black "BBP" cap and shirt and with neatly trimmed facial hair, he punctuates every collision of hand to button with a full body thrust. A Miami native since he was 2 years old -after he moved from Cuba -Peter Pancho is the consummate self-made man. He plays house music, a style of electronic dance music with heavy bass breaks and rolling changes, every Friday night and packs the place. Things were not always so easy, though. As a teenager in Hialeah, Pancho fell in love with the South Beach electronic music scene. He started working clubs when he was 17, and he got good gigs in Miami clubs playing popular music, but he felt he was wasting his life Photo courtesty of Peter Pancho Peter Pancho, also known as DJ BBP, spins at club Spannk and remixes tracks that he sells online Pancho has been invited to play Ultra Music Festival in Miami away. "I came up to Gainesville for Gator Growl one year, and I just fell in love with the place. It's the perfect party town. Exactly the scene I was lookingfor," Pancho said. Pancho struggled and hustled his way up to Gainesville, saving up the money he made from those Miami gigs. He got an associate degree from Santa Fe College and studied for one semester at UF before dropping out to pursue his music career full time. "School is not for me, bro. Music is my passion," he said. Pancho made a name for himself as a DJ at club Boutiq. He worked there for a year and a half but had to leave after a disagreement over the type of music he should play. "They wanted more top 40 stuff. I wasn't feeling that. I wanted to bring the house music that I heard in Miami here to Gainesville," he said. "At the end of the day, I can't do music that I don't like." He was back at square one. After a few months with no work, he ran into a promoter for the newly opened club Spannk, and he pitched the idea of an all house music night at the club. It was a rocky start. "At first, no one was showing up. Over the course of a couple months, it really started to get hot. By three months, it was a revolution. The club is always packed with a good crowd, and I can bring in artists from all over to DJ here," Pancho said. In addition to working at Spannk, Pancho also remixes tracks and sells them online at ratedh.net. One of his signature remixes is of the Gators fight song with snippets of Tebow's famous "you'll never see anyone work harder" speech. Pancho is passionate about working hard and chasing his dreams. "Anythingthat you love or want to accomplish, you can, no matter what anyone says. Don't listen to the negativity or the naysayers," Pancho said. "It doesn't matter if it's house music or Chemical Engineering, just give it your all and don't let anyone stop you." All of Pancho's hard work has recently paid off. He's been invited to play Ultra Music Festival in Miami, the biggest electronic music festival in the world with more than 85,000 people in attendance in 2009. "Eight years ago I went to Ultra for the first time, and I knew that I would work my ass off to get to that stage. It's an honor," he said. During his set, Pancho frequently builds his songs into crescendos, and it's like being on a perpetual roller coaster. The rise is slow and dreamy. 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10, ALLIGATOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2, 2009 Cafe Gardens For over a third of a century, the Original World Famous Cafe Gardens has been serving Gators with delicious food and a large selection of beers and wines. Located just across from campus near the Florida Book Store, this quaint landmark establishment with award winning courtyard dining is perfect for any date or gathering. For live music schedule, call 376-2233. Hours: Mon-Wed 1 lam-lOpm, ThursSat llam-llpm, Sun Noon-9pm 1643 NW 1st Ave Gator Dawgs We have 26 styles of hot dogs to choose from. Chicago, Heart attack, Frito, Colombia, etc. Even create your own. Our burgers are prepared daily and cooked to order. Our fresh deli sandwiches come with over 1/4 lb of meat. Check out our full menu at GatorDawgs.com. Several delicious vegetarian & vegan options. We are located at 1023 W University Ave. 378-4353 J. Doobies The Home of Wraps and Stacks. The only way to describe the Stack is that is outrageously delicious! Its uniquely different presentationthree 6 inch flour tortillas stacked high with freshgrilled ingredients and just the right accent of cheeseis strangely inviting to one's palate. Come out & try our 1/3 lb Burgers, steak seasoned Panchos, & Fresh Baked Brownies. Many vegetarian options available including the Home Grown and Homemade Black Bean Hummus! Now serving draft and Red Stripe beers! We deliver! Open late to serve your late night cravings! Sun-Wed: 1am-3am. ThursSat:I ltam-4am. 34th St Plaza (Sweetbay)@ 2124 SW 34th St 672-6111 www.jdoobies.com Peach Valley Cafe Experience the freshness in everything we do. Open daily from 7a.m. to 8p.m. We have a full menu ranging from Orchard fresh Apple Fritters to fried artichokes and Lobster bites. Breakfast is served all day here at Peach Valley Cafe including Gainesville's best fresh Omelets and Benedicts; mouth watering Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, and yes, Mammoth Pancakes and waffles. Lunch and dinner are also available any time with bountiful salads, fresh sandwiches, Pot Roast and don't forget to ask your server about our shrimp-n-grits (wonderful). We are located at 3275 SW 34th Street directly behind Hooter's (352) 3761834. ID)I\ Liquid Ginger Asian Grille & Teahouse 101 SE 2nd Pl. (Behind Hippodrome Theater Downtown) Offering Asian Fusion Cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Wed and Thurs night $5 martinis. Open for lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Sun 12-5 and dinner Sun-Thurs 5-10pm Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm Call 371-2323 for a reservation. 43rd Street Deli and Breakfast House Come in and experience the breakfast house that Gainesville residents have been coming to for over 25 years-we probably served your parents! Biggest 4-egg omelette, French toast, and daily specials. Not full yet? Have lunch with us & enjoy a large selection of sandwiches, the best Reuben, gyros & soup all at a reasonable price. Vegetarian? Not a problem. We have a selection that is sure to fulfill your needs. We now offer free WiFi! Open MondaySunday 7am-3pm. 4401 NW 25th Place 373-2927. 3483 Williston Rd 373-5656 conveniently located off 1-75. Bagels Unlimited Serving Gainesville for over 25 years. BU is a tradition of sorts. We offer many breakfast platters cooked fresh, featuring omelettes, eggs any style, large pancakes, French Toast, Knishes, 17 varieties of bagels and a large assortment of spreads. Also available are tofu and tempeh. Over 100 bottles of hot sauces are available for sampling. 1222 West University Ave. Open everyday from 6:30am3pm. Donut Connection Breakfast sandwiches, bagels w/ cream cheese, fritters, cinn rolls, and 30 varieties of donuts. Coffee by the lb. Best coffee in town. Enjoy our outdoor tables. Open every day 5a-8p 375-0376 5205 NW 39th Ave, Timber Village. Wholesale prices available. I1 N Golden Buddha Where eating well means eating healthy.Gainesville's best Chinese food. Now with more sizes available with more vegan options. As always, generous portions, fast service & super lunch/dinner combos. FREE DELIVERY. 613 NW 16th Ave. 372-4282 or 380-9076. Full menu and specials @ GoldenBuddhaSpecial.com The Yearling Come taste the cuisine of old Florida! Try our traditional items including venison, quail, frog legs, and alligator, as well as USDA Prime beef, seafood, grits, greens & hush puppies. Open Thursday & Friday Spm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm & Sunday 12pm-8:30pm. 14531 East County Road 325 352-466-3999 www.theyearlingrestaurant.com Omi's Kitchen Gainesville's Best in Cuban, Italian, and Mexican Cuisine. New menu items prepared daily! Come try our famous Cuban sandwiches and slow roasted pork. We cater 7 days a week! Visit us in the Tower Square 2 miles from Butler Plaza at 5729 SW 75th Street. 373-0301 D sites Emporium Healthy never tasted so good! D'Lites has the lowest calorie ice cream in Gainesville-REALLYand is the only low-calorie soft serve with NO artificial sweeteners. We rotate over 100 delicious creamy flavors (see this week's at www.gatordlites. com) that are diet-friendly without the diet taste. We also feature a whole array of cookies, chips, and various grocery treats that appeal to Atkins, Weight Watchers, and other dieters. Our every day daily specials make shopping at D'Lites a special value! Come weigh your options at the Marketplace Plaza at NW 16th Blvd. and 43rd St. (next to the Hollywood Video) ( or at the Shoppes of Williston at S.W. 34th Street and Williston Rd. (next to Publix) 375-4484 Find us on Facebook! Karma Cream Serving ORGANIC and fair trade ice cream, coffee, desserts, loose leaf teas, and beer, with lots of vegan options. Now open 24 hours. Free WiFi! Located 2 blocks east of campus at 1025 W. University Ave. 505-6566 Mochi Frozen Yogurt Try our premium self-serve frozen yogurt as a healthy dessert alternative. Our yogurt has 0% fat and contains live and active cultures. Choose any combination of 8 different flavors and over 30 toppings. Everything for just 45 cents an ounce. 3841 SW Archer Rd (next to Bento Red) Open from noon to midnight daily! TCBY Please visit one of our 3 locations to enjoy real frozen yogurt products. Our low calorie and low-fat soft serve is your healthiest choice in Gainesville, and it tastes great too. Waffle Cone Wednesday from 5-8p.m. and half-off smoothies from 5-6p.m. every day! Locations at 34th Street next to Crispers, Thornebrook Village at 43rd Street and Town of Tioga. Find us one Facebook and follow us on Twitter at "TCBYgainesville" Yogaberry OPEN LATE-ACROSS FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN TARGET COPY! Come build your healthy treat at Yogaberry! Our yogurt is 100% fat free and the only yogurt that is made with real organic milk. Choose from an array of fresh fruit toppings cut daily, candies and fun cereal. New flavors for you to try daily, and always free samples! In addition, we have the finest organic, free-trade coffee. Our coffee bar features lattes, cappuccino's, espresso, cuban coffee's, yoga mocha's and much more! Let's Eat Diner The best kept secret in Gainesville, Let's Eat Diner is a small diner just off the beaten path on 39 Ave at NW 22 Dr. Open Mon-Sat 7am till 8pm serving breakfast, lunch, and supper and Sunday 11am till 2pm with a lunch buffet. We serve home style cookin'. "Just like Momma used to fix." 352378-0738 www.letseatdiner.com Oh yeah, we also do catering! Green Mango The best Indian food in Gainesville. Serving Gainesville since 1991. The best Samosas in Florida. Offering many vegan dishes. We are specialized in catering any group size. Delivery available-free delivery on any purchase over $25! Open 7 days Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, Sunday lpm-8pm. Call 352-5056200. 7625 W Newberry Rd Luca's Pasta Customize your own pasta. Over 100 combinations, starting @ $2.99! Choose your pasta, sauce, & topping. All made fresh & quick. Vegan & Gluten-free options too. Open Mon-Sat 11-9. Delivery/take out/dine in. See menu online www.lucaspasta. com. 607 W. University Ave. 352-338-1700 Manuel's Vintage Room This family owned restaurant is perfect for dinner any day of the week. Come in and check out one of the best wine lists in town. Ask questions and learn while you wait for the chef to put out nothing but goodness from the kitchen using fresh, simple, and local ingredients. Try the Early Dinner Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 5-7pm. $3 wines/$10 bottles. $10 Menu. Ask about our Monday Wine Dinners and private parties for lunch or dinner. 6 South Main St. (352)375-7372 Caribbean Queen Offering jerk chicken, curry goat and oxtail. Opened Mon thru Thurs IIam-7:30pm, Fri and Sat llam-11:45pm. Located at 507 NW 5th Ave. 352-374-8111 Bento Cafe Check out Gainesville's most popular sushi joint. Enjoy our Bento boxes, boba tea, sashimi bowls, and noodle bowls in a hip, trendy atmosphere. Two great locations with outside eating. Open every day for carryout or dine-in. Call our Newberry Rd. location at 377-8686 or our Archer Rd. location at 224-5123. Cabana Cove Key West Grille Now offering a new bistro inspired menu. Open for lunch and dinner. Full martini and mojito bar. Voted nicest outdoor dining. COUPON -DATE NIGHT -COUPON Choose 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, a bottle of wine, and share a slice of Key Lime Pie. All for only $39.99 (expires 12/1/09) 2410 NW 43rd Street Gainesville 352-377-3278 Please visit us online at www.cabanacove.net for additional savings and coupons. The Olam Cafe Mouthwatering, healthy Kosher cuisine at affordable prices! Daily $10 All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Specials. Mexican, PanAsian, Italian, Mediterranean & American Deli! SUSHI night every Wednesday at the low price of $10! NEW this semesterSchwarma & Falafel Station! Fresh Salad Bar daily with over 50 + items! Take-out available. Lunch Specials starting at $5 11:30-2:30 M-F. Dinner 5:30-8:30 M-Th. Located inside the Hillel building across from O'Dome. 202 W University Ave. 352-2482606 www.theolamcafe.com For event info: www.myolamcafe.com To GuoD)jj To (11 1 r L.j Local act The Rooze releases new CD Green Plantains Happy Hour $2.75 Drink+ Appetizer from 3-7pm. $5 To-Go Dinners. Mon-Sat from 4pm. Don't miss out $4.95 dinner + soda on Thursday, student night from 4pm-10pm. Visit us at 5150 SW 34th Street at the new Publix Shopping Center 7 days a week. We cater. Check us out on GatorFood.com 352-378-1930 www.greenplantains.com THE JONES Gainesville's own independently owned community restaurant dedicated to bringing sustainable, local, and organic food to the table. Oh, and it's really yummy. Herbivores, carnivores, & omnivores welcome! *Breakfast & Lunch: 8am to 3pm every day. Dinner: Friday thru Monday nights 5pm to lOpm.* Check out our Facebook page for specials and events. 401 NE 23rd Avenue 352.373.6777 Mildred's Big City Food Eat Gainesville's Best Food at Mildred's. We support LOCAL and SUSTAINABLE agriculture! Start Living Healthy! LOCAL. ORGANIC. GOOD. Fresh Dishes Made From Scratch! OPEN SUNDAYS! CONVERED PATIO-JUST MINUTES FROM CAMPUS 3445 W. University Ave. 371-1711 MildredsBigCityFood.com New Deal Caf6 OPEN LATE! Gainesville's ONLY Local Beef Burgers! This l2oz. Goliath is Naturally Aged and Fresh Ground. MONSTROUS Desserts. HUGE Martinis. A Diamond in the Ruff! Mon-Thurs. 1lam-10pm Fri-Sat. llam-llpm 371-4418 Located next door to Mildred's Ti Amo! Mediterranean restaurant & bar Where FOOD & LOVE Meet! Southern Living Magazine agrees, "[the chef] adds visual flair to every dish to make it as good-looking as it is flavorful." NEW Happy Hour Specials! Every day from 4pm-7pm There's something for everyone! Small & Large Plates for Tapas Style Dining. Amazing party space, affordable prices & terrific service. Visit www.tiamogainesville. com 12 SE 2nd Ave. 378-6307 09@ @fMQRE Kickin Devil Cafe Restaurant Gainesville's newest treasure. Locally owned restaurant with great Cajun and Caribbean vegetarian food! Enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, French crepes, delicious salads and much more! Groove to a selection of eclectic music while you settle in for an evening of delicious food. Live music most nights after dinner. It's 4 blocks from Satchels in the industrial park, 2 blocks west of Sonnys. Five dollar lunches, buy 2 get I free drinks, 4 course dinners for 2 for $29.95 Open Tues-Sat 352-505-6660 Book your party here or let us cater your event! New York Pizza Plus Bringing experience from New York & Italy toeGainesville! Offering a variety of gourmet pizza, homemade salads, pasta, & desserts. All you can eat buffet available! Outdoor dining. Visit www. newyorkpizzaplus.com for coupons. We Deliver! 490 NE 23rd Ave. 376-3444 Book Lover's Cafe Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine. Natural, organic, fair trade, meals, sandwiches, soups, home-baked desserts. Brunch Weekends. Specials: Cupcake Mon., Southern Cooking Tues., Greek Wed 6pm, Ethiopian Thurs 6pm. MO-TH 10am-9pm. Fri -Sun 10am-8pm. 505 NW 13th St. 384-0090 Saigon Legend Delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisine with popular Asian favorites. Pho-Banh Xeo, Banh Tom Ha-Woi. Enjoy great food at great prices. Family owned restaurant. Next to Holiday Inn. Vietnamese subs-pork, chicken, & tofu. Dine-in or take out. Catering available. Mon-Sat 10:30am9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm 374-0934 1228 W Univ Ave a'llgator Adding shine to holiday outfits By KARINA GALVEZ avenue writer 'Tisfinally the season to bring out your holiday best for every cocktail party and family gathering. When picking the perfect outfits for the holiday season, think versatility and embellishment with key accessories to create looks that will transition between friends and family. The season's most popular accessories can add holiday sparkle to dresses already hanging in your closet. Last year's New Year's Eve black dress can become this year's Thanksgiving or holiday office party frock by pairing it with a jewel-toned cardigan, animal print or faux fur cover-up. Wear your dress to a funkier gathering by pairing it with a full neck of jewels or a feathered hair piece. When shopping for new pieces to add to your holiday wardrobe, keep trends and wearability in mind. If your celebrations take you south, a thin, animal print scarf may be a more sensible option than a fur collar. The heat will force that fur collar to stay in your closet and you to make an unplanned trip to the mall. If you're headed north for the holidays, keeping your legs warm under a cocktail dress has never been more fun. Patterned tights add an interesting accent to plainer dresses while Iam6 or sequined leggings make a bolder statement. Minimize accessories by focusing on one trend and carrying it through the entire look. A sequined dress or animal printsilk top is enough to make a statement without overdoing it. The holiday season is by nature full of light and glitter. Accessorize smartly to avoid the risk of being confused for an ornament. Holiday Dress Tips + Add a new look with a cardigan or fur cover-up ckae jewel + Accessorize with statement necklaces or head bands a s drsses with outrageous leggings to +Layer simple dresses yor took add a little sparkle to You + Don't Combine too many trends -focus on one key element to make your ensemble pop THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 + ALLIGATOR, 1 1 By MEAGAN MCGONE avenue writer Take one part Beatles, toss in the sounds of Phish and garnish the mix with a tad of '80s rock. What do you get? The Rooze's new CD, "The One for Everyone." The Gainesville band, consisting of drummer Greg McCracken, guitarist Brandon Cook and singer/bassist David Farb, released its second album last week. The members have been playing roots rock together for more than a year around Gainesville and various cities throughout Florida. "Our music is pretty danceable and pretty upbeat," Cook said. "A lot of people tell us it's not like other music out there, in a good way." Cook said that the sound of The Rooze is different than other bands because each band member has different tastes that contribute to the music they play. While Cook listens to rock bands like the Foo Fighters, Farb brings his love for indie music to the table and McCracken's passion for '80s hard rock shines through his heavy drum beats. "Take all of those [tastes], jumble them together, then take the best parts of each, and that's what we sound like," Cook said. He also said thatThe Rooze strives to bring live music back to Gainesville hangouts, as more clubbers prefer to listen to DJs these days. The band play at clubs and bars such as Market Street Pub, Common Grounds and the Atlantic. The Rooze will perform its next show at the Deland Music Festival on Saturday. The festival is the biggest one-day festival in the Southeast with over 100 independent acts playing on 21 different stages, according to its Web site.

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12, ALLIGATOR* THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2, 2009 November dos and don'ts By ALEX ORLANDO avenue writer Gentlemen, start your follicles. As we near the end of the second week of No Shave November, thousands of men are taking it upon themselves to deter women, cleanliness and job applications in the month-long event that supposedly separates the men from the boys. For those of you who don't know what No Shave November is, it's the month where men, and sometimes women, forgo the act of shaving, trimming or any other sort of shearing of their facial hair to show hypermasculinity. But be warned no-shavers, in addition to catching disgusted looks from women and scaring small children, you may come home for that relaxing Thanksgiving break to get the ass-whipping of a lifetime from your dad, who thinks the hairier version of you that just walked in the door in the middle of the UF v. FSU game is really a blood-thirsty hobo looking to crash dinnerBy the way, it would probably be a good idea to stay away from playgrounds or to keep from buying white vans from the '70s during this time. You'll already look creepy enough. If you want another way to put a strain on romantic and otherwise friendly relationships for the sake of exhibiting your manliness, you can always try what Robert Clarkson of Queenstown, New Zealand, did. This innovative man decided to stray from the doldrums of typical suburban living by turning his house into a pirate ship. When he proposed the idea to his then-sensible girlfriend, she scoffed and made an outlandish deal with him in which she would only concede if he were able to raise a Facebook group of one million people in support of the pirate house idea. Well, she shouldn't have underestimated the will of a pirate-at-heart combined with a bunch of people who will back whatever they find interesting. After two years of gathering members, Clarkson's Facebook group, "If 1m people join, girlfriend will let me turn our house into a pirate ship," reached its goal Oct. 29 of this year. Now, the 26-year-old Clarkson just has to figure out how to raise funds and tell the neighbors what he's up to. Fortunately, his girlfriend has since warmed up to the idea, so this pirate is still going to be getting booty. You didn't really think I'd be able to get through this without such a pathetic pun, did you? Here's something for the more feminine readers, if you're still with me. I'm sure most of you have heard about Aerosmith's frontman, Steven Tyler, leaving the band. Apparently, the old fogeys all just got so pissy with each other that he up and quit just before their 40th anniversary next year. But, the band thinks, for some reason, that they'll be able to move on without the raspy-voiced lead singer. Those dudes need to swallow their pride and realize what their band's all about. And I know a lot of you girls are solely attracted to that lanky guy who has better highlights than your mom but is old enough to be your father. You are the reason I throw "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits" into my car's CD player when I go on dates. Someone needs to tell those guys that Aerosmith can't physically continue without Steven Tyler. The week-long anticipation to find out who would be involved in the threesome on Gossip Girl turned out to be not so hot. Don't worry, I won't give too much away. It's bad enough that Hilary Duff is on the show, but Lizzie McGuire in a threesome? I don't want to think about that. Small roles still allow for humor, revenge By ERIK VOSS avenue writer My first acting role was in a third grade Valentine's Day-themed play called "Princess Lonely Heart." It was one of those low-budget cafetorium shows for parents to waste their camcorders' batteries on their child's struggle to remember lines. The show's director was an old, cranky Australian woman named Mrs. Kelly. On the surface, her goal appeared to be fostering the theatrical arts in young people, but only I knew her true plan: to manipulate the casting process to reward the students who adored her most. "Good morning, Mrs. Kelly!" we cheered in our conditioned Australian accents upon her arrival every Wednesday morning. "Good morning," she'd reply. "It's nice to see you all." "And it's nice to see you, Mrs. Kelly!" lied Tommy. That stunt landed Tommy the part of Cupid. I was denied all the big roles and instead cast as Cupid's fourth messenger. It was an insignificant role with few lines, redeemed by the fact that I got to carry a bow and arrow, which Mrs. Kelly confiscated when I tried to assassinate Cupid. Mrs. Kelly did not trust boys. To her, we were thugs who refused to memorize lines and shanked one another with pencils. The only way to protect the fairer sex was to confine boys to walk-ons and characters with lines like "Yes, sir" and "Hooray!" Her suspicions were partly valid, however. Everytime she snapped at the boys to speak louder or smile, we'd visualize her being mauled by kangaroos. "Oy, mate!" she'd wail. "Help me!" "I'd love to help, Mrs. Kelly," I'd respond, "but someone took my bow and arrow." Still, as much as I hated the woman, I couldn't help trying to win her affection. On the day of the show, I prayed a meteor strike or a group of loose kangaroos might take out Cupid and his first three messengers, allowing me to ascend into the spotlight and reveal my superior talent. "Brilliant! You're way better than Tommy!" Mrs. Kelly would shout from the back of the cafetorium. "Here's your bow and arrow back." Such a miracle never happened. Instead, my mother's old VHS tape shows Cupid's only unarmed messenger mutter his one line: "Hooray." In that one, poorly delivered word, I brought down the whole system. Cupid's Fourth Messenger did not smile. What now, Mrs. Kelly? With "hooray," I had the last hurrah. H CE GI'T GUIDE nlQn THE WINTER 2009 The Alligator offers great gift ideas to more than 52,000 readers! This is the perfect opportunity to promote your business to UF and SFC 2"d ANNUAL students, faculty and staff looking for TALENT SHOW graduation gifts and holiday shopping. Doors Open at 6:30pm Feature your gift items on our themed pages! Rion Ballroom Deadline: November 14, 2009 Friday, November 13 allCgA, ports Tune in for the latest Gators sports news: and analysis, from our beat writers and columnists. Check it out at alligatorSporls.org or subscribe on iTunes. Run Date: Friday, November 20 Call your sales rep today: 352.376.4482 alligator A Bring a Manatee Home For The Holidays This holiday season, Adopt-A-Manatee, for someone you love and help ensure the survival of these unique animals. For $20, "parents" receive an adoption certificate, a photo and biography of their manatee and a membership handbook. Your contribution will go toward efforts to help protect endangered manatees and their habitat. Save the Manatee Club -1-800-432-JDIN (5646) 500 N. Mainland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751 www.savethemanatee.org Your donation is tax-deductible I I F

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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Classifieds THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/classifieds For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent furnished furnished unfurnished unfurnished unfurnished $430 per bedroom-All inclusive! 3/3 TH!! Roommate match avail <1 mi from UF! Huge 24hr gym! free tanning,freeHBO/showtime *Oxford Manor*(352) 377-2777 these apts kick other apts in the teeth 12-9-75-1 WOW! Live for $325! All Inclusive 3/3s and 4/4s Cable Internet Utilities Furnished Tanning 24 Hr Gym TheLandingsUF.com 336-3838 3801 SW 13th St 12-9-75-1 Save Some Green 2's from $789 3's from $829 FREE Cable*Tanning*Gym www.greenwichgreen.net 352.372.8100 12-9-09-75-1 1, 2, 3, 4BR Apts. www.ApartmentsinGainesville.com 12-9-75-1 $369 all inclusive 4/4 $489 all inclusive 2/2 Roommate Match Full Student Suites New Furn*42" Flat Screen Now Feline Friendly 352-271-3131*GainesvillePlace.com 12-9-75-1 *MOVE IN TODAY* Starting @ $349, $0 to sign All inclusive, fully furnished 2/2's, 3/3's & 4/4's close to UF 3700 SW 27th St. 373.9009 LexingtonCrossingUF.com 12-9-09-75-1 2 BLOCKS TO UF--$299/MO Everything Incl + Fully Furn! Rms avail in 4BR Call Eric, 352-219-2879 12-9-74-1 SUN ISLAND FURNISHED 2BR AVAILABLE 352-376-6720 12-9-09-75-1 ALMOST SOLD OUT 2 MONTHS FREE *Brand New* Gated*Upscale 1br-4br* 3000 SW 35th Place EnclaveUF.com*352.376.0696 12-9-09-75-1 2BR/2BA Furnished Apartment in Windsor Park. $450/ea. room. FREE Internet and cable! New W/D. On bus route to UF. 305788-5681/windsor5l5@gmail.com. 11-2309-45-1 2 bdrm/ 2 bth, fully furnished townhome in Haile Plantation, SW Gainesville, front garden, back porch. $950-$1050 for short or long term. Ideal for visiting scholars, sabbaticals. 352-331-3183 11-19-09-30-1 CASABLANCA WEST Townhouse near UF, Shands, shopping. Easy access. 2BR/2.5BA; great for student/ family. Only $850/mo; 1st mo rent free & flex terms. Ready to move in! Ed 305-972-6432 11-17-09-25-1 4 bdr house, tenants needed $350/month + Util (avg $100/month) 5 mins from SantaFe 15 from UF, free ample parking, end of cul-de-sac, wooded lot. Call Zack-813-713-7341 11-17-09-15-1 DUCKPOND -BIKE TO UF. Fully furnished room upstairs. Share all downstairs Only $80/week + 1/3 utils. Two rooms avail. 872-8388 11-13-09-10-1 3 blks from campus!! For rent 4/2. Each room $400/mo. Includes utilities & Internet. Beautiful pool & courtyard. A great place to live in a great location. 813-690-8989. 1113-09-10-1 0 Tradition of Student Living Fully furnished student suites Starting @ $399 all inclusive 3700 SW 27th St 373.9009 LexingtonCrossingUF.Com 12-9-09-40-1 Oxford Terrace I -Furnished 1BR/1BA in furnished 4/4 Condo. Near Sorority RowAvail Jan-June(or longer) $530/mo inc $30 toward util. parking spot, washer/dryer, internet NYFL@aol.com 11-16-09-6-1 Walk to Campus. 'ndiv. leases available at Oxford Terrace. Private bedroom and bath. Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, cable, internet and utilities included. Campus Realty 352692-3800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com 12-9-09-20-1 Walk to Campus. $380 per month, cable internet, utilities included. Indiv. lease, short term, furnished. Campus Realty 352-6923800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com 129-09-20-1 $385-3 bed/3 baths open in 4/4 Countryside condo. Rent alone or with friends! On routes 9 and 35, all utilities included, for Spring or longer. Call Nalini @ 352.514.3398. 11-23. 10-1 For Rent F unfurnished QUIET, CLEAN, LOTS of GREEN SPACE. Rustic 1BR apt. $375/mo. *1BR cottage $435/mo. Call 213-8798 or mobile 213-3901. 12-9-09-75-2 *LYONS SPECIAL* $99 1st month's rent 377-8797 12-9-09-75-2 Amazing Values @ Arbor Park! 1 brs from $539 732+ sq ft 2brs from $599 1015+ sq ft 3brs from $750 1223+ sq ft Water Included Pet-friendly 335-7275 www.arborpark.com 12-9-09-75-2 Tired of Roommates? Hate Living Far From Everything? Downtown One Bedrooms Now Leasing! Move-in TODAY for only $699! Pool*Free Parking*Blocks to Campus www.arlingtonsquare.org*338.0002 12-9-09-75-2 1 & 2's SPECIAL RATES! 1 BR/1 BR $465 2BR/1 BA $569 No Move In Fees! *Quiet Beautiful Pools Pets Loved! Park Free Across From UF! 372-7555 12-9-09-75-2 Deluxe, Large 3, 4, 5, 6, 7BR apt/house, 60 second walk to UF. Remodeled, Old House charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included. Wood floors. With Parking. By Private Owner. 538-2181 lv message 12-9-09-74-2 Quality & Affordability! 1br $559 / 2br $619--$649 3br $749 / 4br $899 W/D, pool, B-ball/tennis courts! We love Pets! Call @ 376-4002 www.apartments.com/pinetreegardens 12-9-09-75-2 Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 second walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish. Short term available. Private Owner. $595up. 352-538-2181. Lv msg 12-9-09-74-2 No deposit, No move-in fees!!! Huge 1/1's 2/2's 3/3's <1 mi from UF! Giant 24hr gym FREE tanning/FREE cable *Oxford Manor* (352) 377-2777 These apts kick other apts in the teeth 12-9-75-2 ** ELLIE'S HOUSES ** Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to UF. www.ellieshouses.com 352-215-4991 or 352-215-4990 12-9-09-75-2 Live SECONDS from UF! Studios & 1 Beds from $499 & $575 FREE Parking Near UF NEVER worry about Game Day Parking! 371.7777 CollegeParkUF.com 12-9-09-75-2 Now you can easily submit your classified ad for print and/or web editions right thru our website! Just go to www.alligator.org/classifieds Visa and Mastercard accepted. Come see our 1/1, 2/2 & 3/3 townhomes!! FREE Cable w/HBO and Showtime All Amenities plus FREE Tanning Gated*Alarms*Pet Friendly *Sign Today, Get up to $1800 Cash Back* www.thelaurelsuf.com 352-335-4455 12-9-09-75-2 Best Location & Great Price Large 2/1's available One Month Free & $0 MoveIn Fees 3500 Windmeadows Blvd www.spanishtrace.org* 373-1111 12-9-09-75-2 Cobblestone Apartments-NW 23RD BLVD Move in now or Fall 2010. 2 & 3 Bedroom Townhomes. 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GREAT SPECIALS!!! 1/1-$684 2/2-$512w/all util 3/3-$399w/all util 2330 SW Williston Rd. www.ThePolosUF.com 352-335-7656 12-9-09-75-2 Huge Private Dog Park 1's from $499 Waive all fees Close to UF, Shands, Butler Plaza Pet Friendly 376-1248 www.hiddenvillageapt.com 2725 SW 27th Ave 12-9-74-2 1's, 2's and 4's AS BIG AS A HOUSE! Great School Districts Free Personal Training 75SW 75th Street Call 332-7401 129-75-2 No Move-In Fees 1/1's from $659 3/2's from $799 FREE Tanning*Pool*Gym www.aspenridgeuf.com 352.367.9910 12-9-09-75-2 MUSEUM WALK 2/2's -$945 CABLE & WATER Included All Inclusive roommate matching -$606 ParknRide Bus Route-Always be on time! 3500 SW 19th Ave*www.museumwalk.com 379-WALK* 12-9-09-75-2 HUGE 5 BED HOUSE! 3 baths, enclosd front patio W/D, Wood Flooors, Fireplace 3 blocks to UF! Pets welcome! 372-7111 *106 NW 10 Street 12-9-09-75-2 LAKEWOOD VILLAS Large 1, 2 & 3 bdrm Floor Plans; Starting at $830. Corporate units available. 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Priced from $400-$525. Close to shopping & university. Also 3BR/2BA house available. $900/mo. No section 8. Call 335-7066 for info. 12-909-75-2 FOX HOLLOW Gated Entry Ask about our move-in specials! 7301 W Univ Ave Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-2 877-288-2921 352-332-3199 www.cmcapt.com/foxhollow 12-9-09-74-2 REDUCED 1st Mo 1/2 off! 2/2 off ofSW 35th PI, Close to UF & bus route. Great for grad students! Builiding is 3 yrs old w/ only 1 prev tenant. W/D, D/W, tile & carpet in BDs $800/ mo Avail ASAP, no smokers. (904) 386-6485 11-16-09-76-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Pine Rush 1 bdr. from $459 2bdr. from $639 Near UF and Oaks Mall Ph. 375-1519 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2

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14, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 For Rent For Rent For Rentb sate unfurnished unfurnished unfurnished FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Homestead 2/1 from $629 2/2 from $749 SW Archer Rd. Area Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Gator Village 1 bdr. from $489 Near Downtown and 6th Street Ph. 372-3826 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Sunrise lbdr. from $469 Near UF, Schands and VA Ph.372-4835 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Summer Place 1 bdr. from $459 Just off SW 34th St. Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 WALK & BIKE TO UF 01 BR/1 BA $425 2BR $450-$620 -W/D incl Gore Rabell Real Estate 378-1387 www.Gore-Rabell.com 12-9-09-75-2 ONE MONTH FREE RENT! 1 & 2 bedrooms located near Hilton Off of SW 34th Str. Close to UF $350 SD some w/ W/D or hkups. Water & trash incl. Call Now! Union Properties 352-373-7578 www.rentgainesville.com 12-9-09-72-2 The Grove Villas Rental Community Ask about our Move-in Specials Gated Community 6400 SW 20th Ave 877-704-2172 888-373-0849 12-9-09-50-2 ONE BLOCK TO UF (WALK TO CLASS) 3 bed 1 1/2 bath House$1725 3 bed 1 bath Apt (incl. utilities)$1575 1 bed 1 bath Apt (incl. utlities)$645 Near SW 1st & 2nd Ave and SW 12th St. No dogs (available now or spring semester) Negotiable lease terms call 352.337.9600 for more info 11-30-55-2 LARGE 2BR/1BA Tile floors, except BRs. Covered patio. Close to Shands. Only $550/mo. 1 yr lease. Call 352-372-3131 12-9-09-41-2 SERENOLA PINES APTS Off SW 34th St. near post office. 1BR $560; 2BR $635 Call for daily specials 352-3350420 11-30-09-37-2 WOODLAND TERRACE APTS Off SW 34th St near post office. 2BR $560; 1BR $520. Call for daily specials. 352-3350420 11-30-09-37-2 HOUSE avail now. 3BR/2BA, 1.5 miles to UF, near the Landings Apts. On UF bus rte. Bike to UF. Fenced backyard, fireplace, cent H/AC. 3627 SW 15th St. $850/mo. Call 3272931 or 376-6183 11-13-09-28-2 1BR/1BA apt, $499/mo. 3320 SW 23rd St. Each unit has a private gated court yard. On bus route close to Shands, VA & College of Vet Med. Pets <50bs arranged. 352-3772150 or paloverde3320@yahoo.com 1130-09-35-2 PET'S PARADISE $390 -$650. No app or pet fee. 1 & 2BR, privacy fenced. SW. 352-331-2099 11-2409-30-2 www.AndreeRealty.com We specialize in rentals, sales & property management. Try us. 352-375-2900 11-3009-30-2 HISTORIC DUCKPOND 1BR/1BA apt in vintage house. Hardwood floorstile, renovated kitchen, quiet, blocks to downtown $575 per mo. STUDIO $475/mo. 306 NE 6th St. 379-4952 11-23-09-24-2 Holiday Special/Big Time Savings 1BR 1BA, Grad II Apts NO MOVE-IN COSTS 1Blk to UF! Central H & Air, Free Rent (Don't Pay Anything until 2010) Carpet, Laundry Fac. On site, Please Hurry.Only Few More Units Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Cntrl & Garbage. $500/Mo. 1236 SW Rocky Point Apartments Country Gardens 4th Avenue. Call Merrill 3100 SW 35th Place 2001 SW 16th St Management Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09352-376-1619 352-373-4500 13-2 Regency Oaks South West Villas 1 BR 1 BA Apt, Central H & Air 3230 SW Archer Rd. 3643 SW 20th Ave 2 Blks to UF, Carpet, xtra room 352-378-5766 352-336-9000 1029 Sw 3rd Avenue $500/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc We Speak Spanish 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 11-20-09-20-2 2 BLKS TO NORMAN HALL! First Month Free! Beautiful, spacious 3/2 2BR 1BA Apts $600/Mo condo, centrally located 1.5 miles from UF. 5 Blks to UF, Central H &Air VERY LOW UTILITIES! Pool, W/D. Quiet; no Laundry Fac. Carpet, Pets Allowed. pets, please. Reduced to $975. Exit Realty 829 Sw 5th Avenue. Producers 352-316-6842. 10-20-09-7-2 Call Merrill Management Inc. 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 $550/month Large 2/1 Apt close to UF/ Shands W/D hookup,D/W, balcony No pets 2BR 1 BA, Carpet, Window A/C, 625 SW 11th Ln Call 352-231-3002 or Nat gas ht. 1 BLK to UF $600/Mo email hodgeproperties@cox.net 11-16-091216 SW 3rd Avenue. Call 15-2 Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 X10 11-25-09-13-2 Summit House across the street. $700/mo + $200 dep. Call 352-8430-0220 to see. 1125-21-2 $550 Roomy 2/1.5 townhalf,Shands arealaundromat plus wd hookup,adjacent to Ag campus, city busses,your fenced yard. quiet, nice, affordable.900 s.f. 386-972-4115. Moritae@yahoo.com 11-18--09-15-2 Baxter Cottage 2 blks to UF campus, 1013 SW 4 Ave 2BR/1BA, Bright, clean, completely remodeled, Cent AC/Ht,wood firs, DW, W/D, NS, NPets. $695+util. ATucker458@aol.com 11-17-14-2 WWW.BIKETOUF .COM 1 BR from $575 2 BR from $625 3 BIR from $745 Tan ning*Fitness*Ten nis*Pool Washer/D ryer*Pets Welcome! Call us for a tour! 377-7401 12-9-09-40-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Sundowne Studio from $439 1bdr. from $479 Walk to Butler Plaza Ph. 377-2596 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Courtney Greens Totally Renovated 1 bdr. from $599 1 MONTH FREE! Near Oaks Mall Ph. 375-3077 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Ashton Square 2/2 from $739 3/2 from $799 1 MONTH FREE! Huge floorplans. W/D hookup Near Oaks Mall Ph.333-1120 www.gremco.com 11-30-09-85-2 COTTAGE 1 BR/1BA w/carport $500/mo Near university in historic district. Call 352-332-8481 11-18-09-10-2 1/1, Ridgeview, free water, next to park, on the bus line, cent H/A, courtyard, 2 miles to UF, convenient to shopping, no smoking, no pets. $470 SD, $470/mo 562-2824 11-1209-5-2 1 Block to UF! GREAT LOCATIONS 1 BR and 2BR Apts. See our list at www.merrillmanagement.net or call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 xlO 11-25-09-13-2 3BR 1.5 BA with family Room Tile Floors, Laundry Room, Central H & Air, Carport 319 NW 16th Avenue $800/Mo. Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 2BR 1BA Apt 1BLK TO UF! Grad II Apts Special: $675/Mo Central H & Air, Dishwasher 1236 Sw 4th Avenue. Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 xlO 11-25-09-13-2 2901 NW 14th Street 1BR 1BA Apt Near Sams Club. Carpet, Window A/C, Nat gas ht. Inclds Wtr, Swg, pst contrl and garbage. $425/Mo Rental Refs a must! Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 3BR House for rent Wood floors, front/back porch. 2035 NW 35th Ave. Close to UF, SFC busline. $750/mo. Available now. Flex lease. 352-318-8822 11-13-09-5-2 3bd/2ba home for rent. Fireplace, huge kitchen, walk-in closets, backporch w/ garden, large yard w/ creek, great view, 2 car garage. Any pets welcome. 1475 w/o utilities. 561818-0103. 11-13-09-4-2 Move In Ready. Close to Campus and Shands 1,2,3,& 4 bedrooms & individual leases. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com 12-9-09-20-2 Two bedroom one bath condo for only $450 per month. Move in ready. On busline. Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. Will not last long. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rentals.campusrealty.org 12-9-09-20-2 $475-Female only for 1/1 in 3/3 Campus View Condos. Furnished living/dining, W/D,3rd Floor Unit, Newly built. Bedroom furn available. Lease ends July 2010. Walk to campus, shands, VA. 727-776-7098 1124-10-2 2 BR / 2.5 BTH Townhouse Kensington North -3870 SW 20th Ave. BRAND NEW tile & carpet, W/D, D/W, INCLUDES utils & ethernet, pets welcome Only $800/mo. Call 561.251.5425 11-2309-8-2 2 BR 2.5 Bath Townhouse behind UF Hilton off of 34th St. Washer/Dryer $600 Call 352860-2202 11-20-7-2 2/2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS CONDO -$750 Avail Dec. 2009 or Spring 2010. Gladys or Dan at 786-201-1158 or 305-4917333. OR gladysazocar@yahoo.com 1119-09-6-2 Isubleases avail. Dec 1st 2/2 in Treehouse Village with w/d, gym, pool, on bus line. Mary Seales: 352-372-3096 or seales@vanrooy.com ref: L202 11-12-5-3 New 1BR/1BA in 3/2 for spring/summer -2 blocks from UF for $650 negotiable. Female. Easy to move-in w/parking & furn avail. Util, W/D, internet included. Call 954-593-6753 11-16-09-6-3 Rent huge master bedroom at Sabal Palms! 2 blocks from UF! Private bath, granite countertops, washer and dryer. $710. Available Spring and Summer 407-496-4610 11-16-5-3 DEC FREE: lbr/lba in 2br/2ba. Female to share in Looking Glass Apts. Walk to campus. Washer/Dryer, Lease to August. $495/ month + 1/2 utilities. 352-871-0162 11-2009-8-3 eRoommates Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Greenwich Green 372-8100 Hidden Lake 374-3866 12-9-75-4 Now you can easily submit your classified ad for print and/or web editions right thru our website! Just go to www.alligator.org/classifieds Visa and Mastercard accepted. 1BR INDIVIDUAL LEASES IN FURNISHED 4BR CONDOS. 2 blocks to UF. $345/mo incl elec, cable tv, internet, pool, laundry facility. 914 SW 8th Ave. 378-4626 11-30-09-55-4 Enjoy A Romatic Old House Near library downtown. $295-375/rm + utils. Short term. No pets. No smoking. 378-1304 11-23-09-30-4 1 month free-Share 2B/2B MH in Cornerstone. Furn rm avail now. $200 N/R dep. $400/mo or $100/wk util incl. Laundry/cook/clean svc avail. Near bus/shops. 30 day notice to vacate. Some pets ok. Call 331-0762 11-1620-4 1BR/1BA or 2BR/2BA avail Jan 1st. for responsible mature individual. $400-$800/ mo OBO + utils. Brandywine on Archer Rd. yttek@hotmail.com or 305-332-6566 11-1309-16-4 WALK TO UF 1 or 2 rooms in a 4/2 apt. Ind. leases end 7/31/10. $295/month/room. No pets. 1740 NW 3rd PL Call 352-231-3002 or email hodgeproperties@cox.net 11-1609-15-4 Walk or bike to UF, Shands orVA. Roommate needed for nice 2/1, $350/mo + half utilities at Summit House on SW 16th Ave. Recently renovated. $200 dep. Call 352-843-0220 to see. 11-25-21-4 Beautifully renovated, furnished condo,1 mile from UF, $399/MO includes cable, internet, utilities, pool + fitness room and on bus route, Female roommate needed, 352 262-2871 11-12-09-10-4 Female wanted to share new 3BR/3BA home near campus(SW area)2400sf. On bus route. Washer & dryer included. Furnished, except your bedroom. $425 plus utilities. Serious, non-smoking students only. 813-610-1698 11-20-15-4 Female roommates needed. Live in a big new house w/ bus stop to UF, quiet/relax area, fenced yard,private pool. 520/month all inclusive. Joyce 941-724-0961. Must see House Pics: tinyurl.com/mbs77r 11-25-15-4 A clean, preprofessional, non-smoking roommate for a 2/2.5 townhome close to UF and Santa Fe. $400 + 1/2 of the utilities (cable and internet included), W/D, Bdr unfurnished. Contact Gene at 561-827-4970. 11-13-095-4 Female roommate needed, 4/2.5 townhouse, 1-75 and Newberry, all included, gated, $400 baezwpa@bellsouth.net 954-557-4769 1-19-09-30-4 $385-Female roommate needed for 1/1 in 4/4 Univ. Terrace condo with all utilities included, fully furnished, on routes 12 and 35, very clean, for Spring or longer. Call Anu @ 352-262-0628. 11-23-10-4 Roomate wanted at Madison Pointe furnished 2br-2bath Spring Semester. I am a male 5th year eng. student graduating in spring. Contact for more info at oshea03@ufl.edu or call 352-231-2709. 1118-5-4 Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDS! Reach thousands of possible buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone, by fax, email or CHECK OUT PLACING YOUR AD THRU OUR ONLINE AT www.alligator.org. or please call 373Find (373-3463) SEE ALL CONDOS WWW.UFCONDOS.COM Matt Price Campus Realty, 352-281-3551 12-9-74-5 NEW CONDOS -WALK to UF 3 Blks to UF. For Info on ALL 1, 2, 3, 4 Bedrooms for Sale, Call Eric Leightman, Campus Realty at 352-219-2879. 12-9-74-5 AFFORDABLE LUXURY NEW CONSTRUCTION NEAR UF, SHANDS, LAW SCHOOL 2Bed/3 Full Baths + Office. Granite Counters, 2 Direct Bus Stops to UF. Matt Price, Campus Realty 352-281-3551 12-9-74-5 WALK TO UF & DOWNTOWN! THE PALMS -New Ultra-Luxury Condos. Granite, Huge Closets, Pool, Call Eric Leightman, Campus Realty, 352-219-2879 12-9-74-5 Gator Getaway -Exp old Florida. 20 acre lot 4 miles south of Archer. Century old live oaks, high & dry, beer & turkey. 15 mins from Gville. Investment priced $6500/acre. Certified appraisal as of 9/8/09. 352-528-2406 Ten 11-30-09-30-5 4bed/3Bath home in Savanna Pointe, just off the Prairie. $479,500. Rural setting yet urban proximity. MLS#308127. Dawn Realty Visit VernonClouser.com for all the Details. Off Williston Rd, just West of Country Club 11-17-8-5 Furnishings BED -QUEEN -$120 ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Call 352-372-7490 will deliver. 12-9-09-74-6 BED -FULL SIZE -$100 ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Call 352377-9846 12-9-09-74-6 MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT -$400 Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1600. 352-3727490 12-9-09-74-6 BED -KING -$170 PILLOWTOP mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Call 352-372-8588. Can deliver. 12-9-09-74-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $450 352-333-7516 Sofa $175 Brand new in pkg 333-7516 12-9-74-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can deliver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1100 (352) 372-7490 12-9-09-74-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather. Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail $2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846 12-9-09-74-6 DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 129-74-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. New, in box. $160 332-9899 DINETTE SET 5pc $120 Brand new in box. Never used. 352-377-9846 12-9-09-74-6

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 0 ALLIGATOR, 15 F Furnishings Furnishings Computers Autos Autos **BEDS -ALL BRAND NEW** **Full $100 Queen $125 King $200** Orthopedic pillow-top sets. Brand name matching sets not used or refurbished. Still in plastic, direct from factory! 352-333-7516. 12-9-74-6 BEDQUEEN New orthopedic pillowtop mattress and boxspring set. Brand name, brand new, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $130 352-377-9846. 12-9-74-6 BedAll New King! 3pc Orthopedic pillowtop mattress set. Brand NEW, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $200 352-333-7516. 12-9-74-6 BEDROOM SET$300 BRAND NEW Still in boxes! 6 pieces include: Headboard, 2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror, Chest. Must sell, can deliver. 352-377-9846. 12-9-0974-6 FUTON -$60 Solid Oak Mission Style. With plush mattress $160. All brand NEW still in box. Can deliver. 352-333-7516 12-9-74-6 Bed-FULL size pillowtop mattress & box. New in plastic, warr. Can del. $100 317-4031 SOFA $185 Brand new! Love seat $150 still in pkg. Can del 352-333-7516 12-9-74-6 SMALL APT SIZE REFRIGERATOR Ideal for dorm. Good condition. $40/OBO. Call 352-336-4493 11-13-5-6 CASH PAID: Laptops & Cameras Parts & Repair Mac & PC laptops AC adapters Joel 336-0075 www.pcrecycle.biz 12-9-09-74-7 12-9-74-7 Want the Inside Scoop on I( A P1A N Medical School? Medical School Insider 1-800-KAP-TEST Thurs, Nov. 19th 7:00 -9:00 PM kaptest.com/medinsider On Campus .* 6 1pe 0 0 11 00 0 -.0 I Copyrighted Mat Syndicated Con Available from Commercial Ne I I -3 -,m~~ mm I 0 erial *I Computer Help Fast Gatorland Computers House/Dorm Fast response. No waiting/ unplugging/hassels. $30 Gator discount w/ ID. Certified MCSE Technicians. 338-8041. www.GatorlandComputers.com 12-9-74-7 COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 12-9-09-71-7 In the market for a new set of wheels or just looking to add a second to that collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds NEW & USED BIKES FOR SALE WE REPAIR ALL BRANDS Best Prices in Town FAST CASH FOR ALMOST ANY CARS 0 ORunning or not!@ uNEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS 00ver 15 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 12-9-75-12 CARS -CARS Buy6Sell@Trade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 12-9-75-12 $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! HONDAS, CHEVYS, TOYOTAS, ETC. For listings 800-366-9813 ext 4622 12-9-75-12 **HEADLINERS SAGGING?** POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK? On site avail. Steve's Headliners 352-226-1973 12-9-74-12 2003 Nissan Sentra, 80k $6999 CASH 2005 Nissan Altima, 94k $9999 CASH 2006 Suzuki Aerio, 54k $8999 CASH 2001 Nissan Altima, 99k $5999 CASH 352-375-9090 12-9-40-12 2002 Toyota Camry, 76k $8999 CASH 2004 Toyota Corolla, 111k $7999 CASH 1999 Toyota Sienna, 135k $5999 CASH 2002 Toyota Corolla, 68k $6999 CASH 352-375-9090 12-9-40-12 Students Guaranteed Financing! Do you have a valid drivers license? Do you have a part time job? Ride today for $750 down! Call Angie @ 352-672-5048 11-19-10-12 1995 gold Mazda MX-6; 135,000 miles Manual transmission, fully loaded, looks and runs great, high mpg. email:tracker1833@ufl.edu ph:561-376-9509 11-18-09-5-12 SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W UNIV AVE (DOWNTOWN) WE BUY JUNK CARS Wanted 12-9-74-9 Titles Only. Call K.T. (352) 281-9980 12-9-75-12 For Sale I BUYI CARS & TD RUCKS *@@PARKING*** Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-5382181. Can leave mssg. 12-9-09-74-10 UF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS are underway. bikes, computers, printers, vehicles & more. All individuals interested in bidding go to: surplus.ufl.edu 392-0370 12-9-09-75-10 THE ORIGINAL RALLY TOWEL. YOU'VE SEEN THEM IN THE STADIUM, NOW GET YOUR OWN. THE ORIGINAL RALLY TOWEL. JUST HOW BIG OF A FAN ARE YOU? www.therallytowel.com 11-24-0914-10 WMtorcycles, Mopeds ***WWW.RPMMOTORCYCLES.COM** FULL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP 11TH YEAR OEM + AFTERMARKET PARTS + ACCY'S HUGE TIRE SELECTION IN STOCK, CALL FOR PRICES + DISCOUNTS 352-377-6974 12-9-75-11 *****New Scooters 4 Less***** Motor Scooter Sales and Service! Great Scooters, Service & Prices! 118 NW 14th Ave, Ste D, 336-1271 www.NS4L.com 12-9-09-75-11 S***GatorMoto*** Largest Scooter Store in Town! Run by Gator Grads! New scooters starting at$999. No legit shop can beat these prices! lyr Warranties ws Pro vier included. 376-6275GatorMoto.com 12-9-0975-11 S I8 SCOOTER SERVICE New Scooters 4 Less has LOW service rates! Will service any make/model. Close to UF! Pick-ups avail cheap oil changes!! 336-1271 12-9-09-75-11 **Www.BuyMyScooter.com*** Buy A New Scooter, Buy A Used Scooter All on one site! Check the website or call 336-1271 for more info! 12-9-09-75-11 GATORMOTO Gvlle's #1 service facility. We .-repair ALL brands of scooters. Pickups available. Lowest labor rates around. Quickest turnaround time. Run by Gator Grads so we know how to treat our customers! 376-6275 12-9-09-75-11 W% I 000000 SCOOTERS 000000 RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 12-9-75-11 **SCOOTER RENTALS** Rent for a day, week, semester, or rent to own! Reserve now for Game Day Weekends! NS4L.com 352-336-1271 12-9-09-75-11 Call Anytime 352-339-5158 11-16-09-42-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down No credit check Cash vehicles $1000 and up. 352-338-1999 12-9-49-12 SUN RISE AUTO SALES No credit check Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Vans 30 day warranty 352-375-9090 12-9-49-12 92 Nissan Stanza $999 cash 98 Grand Am $999 cash 96 Kia Sephia $1299 cash 96 Chevy Cavalier $1499 cash 352-338-1999 12-9-40-12 92 Honda Accord $1499 cash 96 Lincoln Mark 8 $1999 cash 97 Mazda Millenia $1999 cash 95 Pontiac Bonnville $1999 cash 352-338-1999 12-9-40-12 92 Chevy Camero $1999 cash 96 Mits Galant $1999 cash 98 Chrysler Cirrus $1999 cash 96 Plymouth Minivan $1999 cash 352-338-1999 12-9-40-12 97 Jeep Cherokee $1900 96 Chevy Astro Van $1900 96 Chevy Blazer $1999 98 Ford Expolorer $2500 352-338-1999 12-9-48-12 95 Dodge Ram PK $2900 98 Dodge Ram PK $2900 98 Pontiac Transport $2900 94 Toyota Camry $2900 352-338-1999 12-9-48-12 97 Mercury Grand Marquis $2900 00 Hyundai Elantra $2900 94 Toyota Station Wagon $2900 SOLD 97 Mits Diamonte $2900 352-338-1999 12-9-48-12 94 Honda Accord $2900 94 Toyota Camry $2900 96 Cadillac Deville $2900 01 Hyundai Sonata $2900 352-338-1999 12-9-48-12 Sun City Auto Sales 60 Day pay off On cash vehicles Pay off time negotiable 352-338-1999 12-9-48-12 2003 Honda Civic, 79k $8999 CASH 2003 Honda Civic, 115k $8499 CASH 2003 Honda Civic, 69k $8999 CASH 2002 Honda Odysee, 117k $6999 CASH 352-375-9090 12-9-40-12 IVE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC! Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a replacement in the Alligator Classifieds! LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: Gold Diamonds Gems Class Rings Z ETC Top Cash $$$ or Trade OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY 373-9243. 2-1074-13 UF GRAD PAYS MORE forgold jewelry, scrap gold, Rolex, diamonds, guitars, etc. Top $$$. Get my offer before you sell! Call Jim 376-8090 or 222-8090 12-9-75-13 The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteers Needed! VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED to transport cancer patients to treatment. Flexible schedule. Training and liability insurance provided. Please call 352-376-6866 ext. 5079 if interested. BE AN INSPIRATION! Take a blind lady to Mass on Sundays and for walks and shopping as needed. We'll have lots of fun! And you will make a new friend! Contact 219-6948 11-20-09-74-13 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP ME LEARN TO RAKE KNIT A HAT, second and fourth wednesdays of each month. These hats are made for people in Haiti. Come and have fun with Lenora. Call 219-6948. 1120-09-74-13 Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings the independent florida alligator RETAIL ADVERTISING MANAGER FULL TIME POSITION Sales driven person to train student sales staff in outside newspaper advertising sales. Motivator needed who works well with a constantly changing staff. Duties include training university students in outside newspaper sales, layout and copy writing. Must work well within and meet daily deadlines. Good organizational skills a must. Newspaper ad sales background an advantage. Modest salary, good benefits and excellent working environment. With resume, send cover letter that must include salary requirements, to: General Manager, The Independent Florida Alligator, PO 14257,Gainesville,F 32604 or email to tcarey@alligator.org. No phone calls please. EOE LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving record, drug-free, personal references. www.carrsmith.com for details. 12-9-75-14 Computers J fl7 icies

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16, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 F Help Wanted Help Wanted f Help Wanted Services nnections $STUDENTS GET CASH ON THE SPOT$ For gently used clothing/accessories & furniture. No appt.necessary! -Sandy's Savvy Chic Resale Boutique 2906 NW 13th St. 3721226 12-9-09-74-14 Now you can easily submit your classified ad for print and/or web editions right thru our website! Just go to www.alligator.org/classifieds Visa and Mastercard accepted. BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 12-9-09-75-14 FUTURE GMs Now hiring assistant managers GatorDominos.com/jobs 12-9-75-14 PHONE AGENTS NEEDED Must have Excellent Vocabulary and Communication skills. PC skills needed. Apply Now! 6020 NW 4th Place, Suite G. 352-371-5888 x 111 12-9-74-14 DOMINO'S Now hiring Delivery Drivers -$12-$16/hr. You need a great attitude & dependable car. Hiring lunch, dinner & late night shifts. Our closing drivers earn $100 per night. 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Sports THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 ALLIGATOR www.alligatorSports.org Garcia stepping up in first year as sole starter South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is averaging 242.1 passing yards per game, good for second best in the SEC. He split time with Chris Smelley last year against UF. By BOBBY CALLOVI Alligator Staff Writer bca llovi@a Iligator org Last year, Stephen Garcia was splitting time with Chris Smelley at quarterback for South Carolina when the Gamecocks traveled to Gainesville. Smelley's transfer to Alabama to play baseball left Garcia as the team's only option for the starting quarterback job, and Garcia has grown from the lost player who was just 6-of-13 passing for 28 yards and an interception in the Gamecocks' 56-6 loss to the Gators in 2008. "He has a pretty good idea of what's going on now," South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said. "We asked him the other day if he knew what was going on in The Swamp last year, and he said 'I had no idea what was going on.' He was a lost Gamecock down in The Swamp last year." Garcia will face his biggest challenge this season against Florida's pass defense, which ranks first in Southeastern Conference and second in the nation. The Gators' 134.4 pass yards per game are about 25 yards less than the next-best team. UF coach Urban Meyer has taken notice of the Gamecocks improved aerial attack, though. "They aren't running the ball quite as well, but they are throwing it much better," Meyer said. Garcia has increased the team's passing average more than 20 yards per game to 246, good for second in the SEC, and a big reason has been his decision making. The redshirt sophomore has thrown just six interceptions this season in his 341 attempts compared to eight interceptions in 2008 in just 122 passing tries. Although the Gamecocks were third in the SEC in passing yards per game last season, they were the worst in the nation in interceptions thrown with 27. Garcia and Smelley combined to toss three picks in South Carolina's last meeting with Florida. Spurrier knows that number will have to stay down against the top interception team in the conference if his Gamecocks will have any chance of pulling off the upset. "Hopefully, he goes out there and makes good decisions and Spurrier takes care of the ball," Spurrier said. "He has done a good job of taking care of the ball this year. Our turnovers are way down from where we were this time last year." Spurrier said Garcia's improvement is largely because of his year of experience and not having to share reps this season. Even though Garcia has made strides this year, he is still far away from being a premier quarterback in college football. "He needs to continue making the commitment to learn the game, learn how to play, learn how to audible here and there and get out of a bad play and get to a good play," Spurrier said. Meyer will unseat Spurrier as best coach in Florida history t's time to start the debate again. As Urban Meyer-Steve Spurrier IV is set to kickoff Saturday, discussion over who is the best Florida coach will ensue. At this point, it's really an argument over what means most to you. Spurrier built the Florida football program, on and off the field, from 1990-2001. He is the old guard. On the gridiron during his reign, UF had never-before-seen success. The Gators won nine games in every one of Spurrier's 12 seasons U Phil Kegler Phil on the Hill pkegler@a Iligator org (a feat no other SEC school has achieved). They had previously done that only eight times in their first 83 seasons. Florida is one of only two schools (Nebraska) to finish in the top 15 of the polls during that time peSEE PHIL, PAGE 19 Tide get taste of spread 0 ALABAMA FACES DAN MULLEN'S OFFENSE AT MISSISSIPPI STATE. By MIKE McCALL Alligator Staff Writer mmcca ll@a Iligator org Florida coach Urban Meyer said this week his team won't start preparing to face Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship until the week of the game, but the Crimson Tide will get a feel for the Gators this week. No. 3 (AP)/No. 2 (BCS) Alabama (9-0, 6-0 SEC) will travel to Mississippi State (4-5, 2-3 SEC) on Saturday to face former UF offensive coordinator Dan Mullen's offense, giving the Tide a preview of what to expect on Dec. 5. "I think their offense is similar in some ways to Florida in terms of how they can run the ball," UA coach Nick Saban said. "I think they're very effective running the ball, and I think the No. 1 objective we're going to have is to try to stop the run. "It's a challenging offense to defend. I think coach Mullen has done a great job over there installing the offense and teaching it, and the players are doing a wonderful job of executing it." The Bulldogs boast the nation's No. 12 a rushing offense and a talented running back in Anthony S -Dixon, but Saban's defense should be up to the task. Alabama is ranked in the nation's top six in four defensive categories (rushing, passing efficiency, total and scoring) and can rely on playmakers like cornerback Javier Arenas. In his second season as a defensive starter, Arenas has shown himself to be much more than just a deadly kick returner. Arenas averSEE SEC, PAGE 18 TEEING OFF WITH BOBBY CALLOVI 0 Brady Quinn should start, Derek Anderson should start, Quinn should start, Anderson should start, Quinn should start! I'm pretty sure Eric Mangini chooses his starting QB the way a young girl decides whether her crush loves her. .Chad Ochocinco's most recent ingenious attempt to piss off the NFL was foiled by his coach. The WR wanted to send boxes of mustard to the Steelers, whose stadium is named Heinz Field. UF WOMEN'S HOOPS NEWS E The Gators have signed four recruits to National Letters of Intent: G Jaterra Bonds, G/F Kayla Lewis, G Brittany Shine and F Deaundra Young. alligatorSports FANTASY CHALLENGE U Reader Ben Volin routed writer Kyle Maistri last weekend, keeping Volin in first place at 8-2. Writer Bobby Callovi sits one game back at 7-3 with two others at 6-4. Check out our Web site for a recap.

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18, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Cusack interns with UAA By ANTHONY CHIANG Alligator Writer achiang@alligator org There is no secret to senior libero Elyse Cusack's success. "She is determined, she is punctual, she is extremely thorough, she double checks everything to make sure it's right, and she's always asking if she can help out more." But this quote isn't from coach Mary Wise. Instead it came from Cusack's boss, Samantha Scales, the coordinator for baseball complex & operations. The attributes that have made Cusack successful on the court have translated to an internship opportunity with the University Athletic Association's Baseball Operations. In her senior year, Cusack is not taking any classes in order to focus on the internship. Some of the things she works on include recruiting questionnaires, helping to schedule recruiting visits and writing the contracts that were sent out to next year's visiting baseball teams. Cusack takes her work seriously, especially because of the desire she has to become a coordinator of operations. "We have a person, Kelley Kish, who is our director of operations, and I was able to see what she does for us from planning our team's travel, traveling with us and working with our camps," Cusack said. "I just thought it would be a fun job and a great way to stay in sports." She is not the only volleyball player working with the UAA, however. Former UF opposite hitter Amber McCray works directly for Lynda Tealer, the senior associate athletic director for women's sports. Both interns believe their experience as athletes has helped them thrive in their positions. "I knew that was a huge asset that I would use in my interview," McCray said. "Being an athlete and knowing what an athlete goes through is just always a good asset to have on a support staff because you will have that perspective." While Cusack admitVolleyball ted it was weird to go from work to practice at first, she has gotten used to working for a team and playing for one at the same time. As her time as a collegiate athlete is winding down, she hopes her career in sports is just getting started. "Sports is something I've known my whole life, it's something that I enjoy and I would love to have a career in sports later on," she said. GATORS LAND TWO TOP RECRUITS: The Gators may have found a replacement for their senior libero as they have received a letter of intent from libero Taylor Unroe. Setter Chanel Brown has also decided to sign with Florida. Both players will be eligible to compete in 2010. 21 UF libero Elyse Cusack her senior year. Harrison Diamond / Alligator Staff is currently interning with the UAA's Baseball Operations during Kiffin credits recruiting coordinator Orgeron; Saban talks about movie appearance SEC, from page 17 ages more than six tackles and more than one tackle for loss per game, and Saban believes his playmaker has shown enough to warrant a high selection in the NFL Draft. KIFFIN CREDITS COACH 0: Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin and defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin garnered most of the attention during the Volunteers' coaching shakeup last year, but Lane believes another coach should be getting spotlighted for his efforts as well. Defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron, who formerly coached at Ole Miss, hasn't just been an invaluable tool in recruiting and coaching, he has also been the go-to assistant when it comes to keeping players in line. "He deals with a lot of our discipline and has done a phenomenal job with that," Kiffin said. Kiffin "Our first semester here we have our highest GPA, I believe, in five years. "We've had zero arrests in 11 months here." SABAN A MOVIE STAR?: Saban plays himself in "The Blind Side," a movie about Baltimore Ravens tackle Michael Oher's journey from poverty to Ole Miss, and he had no problem being directed around instead of calling the shots. "It's easy to take orders when you don't know anything about what you're doing," he said. "In fact, I was seeking guidance from everyone there who would give me any. "I don't think I need to switch professions or get rid of my day job to [act], but it was a wonderful experience." The film, which also stars Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw, hits theaters Nov. 20. SMART FROM THE START Thursday College football night $5 wine tasting, $6 Buckets, $4 House wines from 4-close Vesna Giveaway The Alligator has sales intern positions available for the Spring semesters.You will receive classroom training, firsthand sales experience, and an opportunity to improve your communication skills.This resume builder offers a flexible schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week. Call Sara or Rose at 352-376-4482 or email resume to: advertising@alligator.org alligator IPoefuloma awafDnTNl@U V

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 0 ALLIGATOR, 19 Meyer not worried about Strong's head coaching offers STRONG HAS BEEN A COORDINATOR SINCE 1999. By MIKE McCALL Alligator Staff Writer mmccall@alligator org As the season draws to a close and coaching vacancies open up, Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong's name is sure to be associated with head coaching jobs. But UF coach Urban Meyer isn't worried about it being a distraction. "Every year we go away on a retreat as a coaching staff, and I always talk about how when you're at Florida, that's part of the deal," Meyer said. "However, the loyalty is to this football team, these players and this program. Once the season is over, then let's handle this professionally. "We love Charlie, and he's obviously a tremendous coach," he added. Football "I did talk to him over the summer in a brief conversation. And the best thing is, he mentioned to me that the focus is through December when the season is over." Strong reiterated those thoughts after practice Thursday. "I just have to work and continue this job right now," Strong said. "This is my whole focus, just making sure our defense goes out and performs." Meyer has said multiple times that Strong, a defensive coordinator since 1999, deserves a shot at a top position. He said he hopes race won't be a factor, as Strong, a black man, said last January that his interracial marriage had harmed him in the job market. "I would hope not, but I don't live that," Meyer said. "I know it certainly plays no part at the University of Florida." PHIL, from page 17 riod. The Ol' Ball Coach won the 1996 national title as well as six SEC titles. When he had arrived in Gainesville, there were no SEC titles. Zero. He finished with a 122-27-1 record (.819 win percentage). He even gave Ben Hill Griffin Stadium its more common nickname, The Swamp. Now let's take a look at Meyer's marks. In four-plus years, the 45-year-old has won two national titles and might have another this January. He has two conference championships and will be playing for a third in December. His current record at UF is 53-9 (.855 win percentage). He, too, has won nine games in each of his full seasons so far as Florida's coach. A win Saturday will give him his first 8-0 SEC year, something Spurrier did in 1996. I know it's early, and it's easy to get swept up in the present when comparing it to the past. But when I sat down to dwell on this topic, two things became clear to me: If Meyer wins another crystal ball in Pasadena, he will immediately surpass Spurrier. If Meyer isn't feeling confetti in January, he will probably still end up passing Spurrier. What's the biggest thing holding Meyer back? Time. Spurrier's marks are so impressive because he sustained his success, something not very easy in the business of college football coaching. But while Meyer certainly didn't have the work ahead of him in 2005 that Spurrier had in 1990, Ron Zook didn't exactly leave the program in great shape. And the Gators have won 19 games in a row. One more victory and they'll tie Auburn's 1993-94 streak for third-best in the SEC since 1960. Even more impressive is the fact UF has won 18 of those 19 games by 10 points or more. That's a pretty good feather in Meyer's cap. Meyer won with defense and special teams in 2006. He did it with an explosive offense and a clutch defense in 2008. He's poised to take it home in 2009 with a strong rushing attack and one of the best defenses ever. The truth is the debate is already over. Sorry, Steve. The Board of Directors of Campus Communications, Inc., publisher of jj1 the idepedeflida and @III1POrlorg announces the openings for the positions Editor, a paid position as head of the Editorial Division and as an unpaid member of the Board of Directors Managing Editor/Print AND Managing Editor/Online, Paid positions. Unpaid member of the Board of Directors. The applications for these positions are available at the reception desk at the entrance of the first floor of The Alligator Building at 1105 W. University Ave., each weekday between 1:00 and 4:00pm from now until November 20. Please do not call. Further written information is available at the time an application is picked up. Please allow up to 15 minutes at that time to read information you will need for the application process. The application must be returned to the same desk by 4:00 pm, November 23. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE DEADLINE. 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20, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Cii nnter Volleyball vs. LSU @ 7 p.m. Can the Tigers -Fans that bring four (4) canned food items will receive free admission! The first 800 fans will receive a Gator t-shirt courtesy of Tobacco Free Florida! ., eff Demn s Women's Basketball vs. Stetson @ 1 p.m & Football vs. South Carolina Viewing Party s Must arrive to the Women's Basketball game by 2 p.m. for the football viewing party. s The first 3,000 in attendance will receive a 2-for-1 admission coupon to the Men's Basketball game vs. Stetson. Men 's Basketball vs. Stetson @ 4 p.m. / Sr., Elyse Cus' Pack the House of Horrors Challenge -The organization (fraternity, sorority, campus organization, etc.) with the highest percentage of members at the game will receive a private tour of the football and basketball facilities and have a private dinner with Billy Donovan. Organizations must register to participate by Friday @ 12 p.m. by calling 352-375-4683 ext. 6600. All UFStudents are invited to a pre-game BBQ @ Rowdy Town outside of Gate 3 from 1 -3 p.m. The first 2,000 UF students will receive a Gator Basketball t-shirt! One (1) UF student will win 2 tickets to the SEC Football Championship! One (1) UF student will win a trip for two (2) on a Men's Basketball Road Trip! Iv amesimTem dIptq Sr., Steffi Sorensen atltli ii W K Jr., Chandler Par s A .1 1 L I I I L .1 C 1 I IL I I I I 1 11 1 1 j 1 .1 1 1 11 S