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Boynton, Macklin help give Florida new identity


By ADAM BERRY
Alligator Staff Writer
aberry@allgator org


Nine of Billy Donovan's 13 players this sea-
son are holdovers from last year's squad, but
he might as well be coaching a new team.
Nick Calathes, Florida's leader on the court
and most productive player the last two years,
is gone. So is Walter Hodge, the last remain-
ing player on both of the Gators' back-to-back
national championship teams.
What's left is a mix of new names and fa-
miliar faces a team with a chance to estab-
lish its own identity and a desire to leave the
unmet expectations and disappointing finishes
behind them.
With an outlook as new as their talented
transfer center and heralded freshman guard,
the Gators are a far cry from the team that took
the floor in the O'Connell Center the past two
seasons.
"It's interesting because I feel like in a lot of
respects we do have somewhat of a new team,
although the players are somewhat similar."
Donovan said. "I feel different being around
this team and these guys right now than I did
last year."
Between the prominent additions of Ver-
non Macklin and Kenny Boynton, and the
benefits they will provide UF's veterans, the
Gators have transformed their lineup of out-
of-position players to a traditional, stereotypi-
cal starting five.
No longer carrying expectations of instant
success or an undeserved sense of entitlement,
this year's team has something to prove.
A new identity might be just what the
Gators need to get back on track and back
in the NCAA Tournament after dropping a


combined 23 games and missing consecutive
NCAA Tournaments for the first time since
Donovan's first two years at UF.
"I think the core of our guys have been
through it. We've been through the rough
times," junior forward Chandler Parsons said.
"We've been to the NIT two years in a row,
and obviously we don't want to go back to
that."
It remains to be seen whether the new-look
Florida basketball team will reach Donovan's
10th NCAA Tournament at UF or make its
third-straight NIT appearance. Regardless of
the destination, this year won't be the same as
the last two.

The Big Man
The ideal solution to the Gators' well-doc-
umented frontcourt issues may have been sit-
ting on the bench last year.
The 6-foot-l0,
240-pound Macklin,
who transferred to in a lot of respects we do
Florida after two alough e ay
years at Georgetown, al ly
has been hailed as the inside presence Billy
the team has missed since Marreese Speights
left UF early for the NBA. As a sophomore in
2007-08, Macklin averaged 3.4 points and 2.1
rebounds while playing only 12.8 minutes per
game in a crowded Hoyas frontcourt.
Caught between the departure of one natu-
ral center and the arrival of another, the Gators
struggled down low throughout the 2008-09
season. Alex Tyus, better suited to play pow-
er forward at 6-foot-8 and 220 pounds, was
forced to start at center and match up with
bigger, stronger opponents.
Tyus held his own in the post last year,


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averaging 12.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per
game, but the physical play of the Southeast-
ern Conference was too much for the out-of-
position forward to handle, as he averaged
fewer rebounds in conference games (5.5) than
Calathes (5.9) or Parsons (5.6). Donovan was
also forced to start the 6-foot-8, 230-pound
Dan Werner, a more natural small forward, at
the power forward spot.
With Macklin, Donovan can keep Tyus
and Wemer fresh, return some of his players
to their natural positions and count on a new
physical presence on defense.
"Vernon Macklin is just a monster down
there. He's something I have never played
with before in my life," Parsons said. "Never
played with a guy like him who can change
the game on the defensive end so much by
getting every rebound, by blocking every shot,
dunking everything. He's just an animal."
Macklin practiced
with the team last
ave somewhat of a new team, year but could
s are somewhat similar." not play due
to NCAA
rules. He admitted he would not
have been much help last year given his unfa-
miliarity with the system and physical condi-
tioning, but that didn't make it easier to sit on
the sidelines.
"There was a time at practice last year when
I didn't have everything figured out," Macklin
said. "I was thinking about like, 'What am I
doing? This is tough. I'm sitting out a whole
year. I'm working for nothing.'
"But then when coach Donovan called me
out, I started working toward that, and I start-
ed seeing improvement from a lot of guys. So
I said, 'If I keep this up, we'll make a big im-


Florida freshman guard Kenny Boynton immediately steps in as one of the Gators' top scorers. Boynton was a McDonald's High School
All-American as well as the third-leading scorer in Florida high school history. Rivals.com ranked him the No. 12 overall recruit.


Matt Tripp/ Alligator Staff
Florida center Vernon Macklin will finally take the court for the Gators after sitting out
the 2008-09 season due to NCAA transfer rules. He spent two years at Georgetown.


provement.'"
Given the way opponents dominated UF in
the post last year, the hype built up Macklin to
be more than just an incoming big man who
could fill a need. He became the light at the
end of the tunnel the Gators' eventual sav-
ior, a title he undeservedly received and is still
looking to shed.
"Coach Donovan helped me out a lot on
that. The media has put a lot as me being this
savior," Macklin said. "It has nothing to do
with me. ... It's the whole team."
But Macklin wasn't the only one who had
to deal with extreme expectations before tak-
ing the floor for Florida.

The Scorer
While Macklin was sitting on the Gators'
bench last year, the team's second supposed
savior was dominating defenses and breaking
high school scoring records in South Florida.
Boynton's reputation and list of accom-
plishments precedes him: a McDonald's All-
American, Rivals.com's No. 12 overall recruit
in the class of 2009, a Class 6A state champion,
a back-to-back AAU junior national champion
and the third-leading scorer in Florida high
school history.
Boynton's reputation as a score-first guard
led to the belief he would single-handedly
make up for the departure of Calathes and
Hodge. Those two comprised UF's starting
backcourt and accounted for a third of the
team's scoring last season.
Like Macklin, Boynton won't be able to
save the program on his own no matter how
many points he scores or how well he adapts
to all the roles he foresees himself playing.
"He's not a savior. He's one guy, and he's
a freshman," Donovan said. "He's going to be
a good player here and I have no doubts
about that but I think the expectation that
he's going to be this total impact player would
be totally unfair to him."
The hype only became more intense as
Boynton's Florida debut drew closer. He aver-
aged 33 points per game during his senior sea-
son to cap off his career at Plantation American
Heritage High, and his new teammates have
said he can get off any shot he wants one-on-
one.
But the expectations don't bother Boynton.
Far from it, actually.
"I want to live up to them, so I just keep
working so more people talk about me," Boyn-
ton said.
The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Boynton brings a
newfound confidence and swagger to a pro-
gram in need of both after two disappointing
seasons. But Donovanhasbeen most impressed
by Boynton's ability to put aside the numerous
accolades he received in high school and focus
on making himself and his new team better.
"Kenny's got unbelievable belief in himself,
which is great, but there is a level of humility,"
Donovan said. "For a kid as highly profiled as
him, he's really done a pretty good job of help-
ing create even more chemistry on our team."
Boynton knows his strength is putting
points on the board, but he hopes to immedi-
ately establish himself at Florida as being more
than just a scorer. He said he also wants to be
recognized as a defensive specialist, leader
and true point guard.
This year, Donovan may ask his new do-
everything guard to take on all of the above
assignments.
"If one day he wants me to go out and just
be a defensive guy, then that's what I'm gon-
na do," Boynton said. "If he wants me to be
a point guard this day, I'll do that. And if he


wants me to shoot the next day, that's what I'll
do."

The Attitude
Even with a more traditional roster and a
crop of talented new players, it's not entirely
personnel that makes this year's Florida team
different. It's also a top-down shift in philoso-
phy and mentality.
From Donovan to each of his players, the
Gators have taken into account what held
them back the last two years and focused on
rectifying those problems.
It started with a move Donovan and his
staff made before practice even started: creat-
ing a tougher nonconference schedule. With
matchups against Michigan State and Syra-
cuse before SEC play begins, Donovan will test
his new team early on.
The last two years, he attempted to ease
into the season a move that resulted in a
3-14 record against top-50 RPI teams and an
overconfident group of young players who
would face a rude awakening during the con-
ference slate.
The schedule also includes a game against
Xavier in the middle of SEC play.
With their coach's commitment to turning
around the program made clear by his offsea-
son statement, the burden of improvement
then fell to his veteran players. They had to
make strides in terms of leadership and com-
mitment to do their part.
"The last couple years, we were real imma-
ture, and that's the bottom line," Werner said.
"Being more mature is going to make it feel
like a new group."
Their developing maturity, along with the
threat of losing their jobs to new players, cre-
ated a competitive atmosphere that had been
absent the last two years, affecting the team's
younger players even as early as offseason
scrimmages.
"Even in the pick-ups, you see people are
more competitive," sophomore center Kenny
Kadji said. "People don't want to get punked
and stuff like that."
But the newfound effort wouldn't mean
quite as much had the Gators not gotten in bet-
ter shape during the offseason. Eight of UF's
11 losses last year came by six points or fewer,
and six were by four or fewer something
that motivated the team to improve its condi-
tioning and endurance.
"We've got a different feeling in the whole
gym. Everyone's working so hard," Parsons
said. "We've got conditioning tests. Every-
one's passing those when more than half our
team wasn't last year. We're coming in here
at 4 or 5 in the morning just working our tails
off."
Donovan said he struggled to get his team
to put forth enough effort in practice last sea-
son. Now that his players are at least physi-
cally capable of keeping up with what's asked
of them, he can finally focus on preparing his
team for each game and for a potential re-
turn to the national prominence the program
reached earlier under his watch.
"There are a lot of people who have a lot of
questions about this team and what they can
do and what they can become," Donovan said.
"The exciting and challenging part is dealing
with those things.
"There are some things I'm seeing that at
least make me feel like as a team we are mov-
ing in the right direction."
Whether the right direction leads the Gators
to another NIT or back to the NCAA Tourna-
ment, this year at the very least things
will be different.


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Downtown festival to feature 250 artists


By MEG WAGNER
Alligator Contributing Writer

Downtown Gainesville is trading traffic
for pedestrians and paintings this weekend
for the 28th annual Downtown Festival and
Art Show.
Organizers expect about 100,000 people


to visit the outdoor art gallery over the
course of the festival, which will be held
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
The festival will showcase the work of
about 250 artists, chosen from a pool of
more than 650 people.
"Gainesville is a culturally enriched com-


munity that embraces the arts," said Linda
Piper, events coordinator for the City of
Gainesville Department
Around of Parks, Recreation and
Gainesville Cultural Affairs. "There
is so much to see, I sug-
gest you plan to spend the whole day."
This year, Sunshine Artist Magazine


ranked the festival No. 27 on its list of the
nation's top 200 art shows. The list is com-
piled and ranked by artists, who vote on
which festivals are most profitable.
The downtown festival has been on the
list since 1996 and has risen in the rankings
SEE FESTIVAL, PAGE 4


Most Americans


favor testing ban

0 HOLCOMB: TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
RIVALS DRUNKEN DRIVING.

By SHAYNA TUCKER
Alligator Contributing Writer

Brooke Barber texts while driving.
"Why call when you can text?" she said. "Plus, if
you're on the phone, you can't listen to music."
But most Americans don't share her view.
Ninety-seven percent of Americans support a ban on
texting while driving, according to a recent New York
Times/CBS News poll.
STexting while driving distracts the driver because
concentration is on the conversation, and he or she can't
react quickly enough, UF Police Department Capt. Jeff
Holcomb said.
". Eighty percent also support a ban on talking on the
phone while driving, according to the poll.
Holcolmb feels testing is more dangerous than talking
on the phone, though he feels both are unsafe. A law ban-
ning the two would make the roads safer, he said.
Linda Crider, a bicycling and traffic safety expert at
UF, said she would also support a ban.
"You cannot depend on people to make good judg-
Thomas Plevik/ Alligator ment as to what would be considered distracting them,"
Poorhouse on the Plaza she said. "Most think driving...doesn't require full con-
A pair of fake legs sticks out from boxes set up on the Plaza of the Americas Thursday as part of Actions! centration."
UF Hunger and Homelessness Week, which runs from Nov. 15 to 21. Fifty percent of those polled said the punishment for
texting and driving should be as severe as it is for drunk-
en driving.
SEE POLL, PAGE 4

STUDENT LIFE

Students virtually plant, harvest crops on Facebook


By AMANDA MILLIGAN
Alligator Writer


When UF junior Gloria Tavarez
wakes up in the morning, she har-
vests her crops.
Knowing what to plant next in-
volves strategy. She considers how


long each crop will take to grow,
making sure they'll be ready to
harvest in between classes. During
these gaps in her schedule, she can
dash to a computer lab and log into
Facebook, home of FarmVille.
However, she makes sure the lab
isn't busy. She doesn't want to play


a game while there's a line of people
waiting it's kind of embarrassing,
she said.
"You have to make sure no one's
looking," she said.
But to Tavarez, it's worth it.
"It's kind of pathetic, but it's a lot
of fun," she said. "At first I thought


it was really boring, but then it got
addicting."
Tavarez said she logs in at least
three times a day to check Farm-
Ville, a Facebook application with
more than 63 million active monthly
users.
UF students like Tavarez are part


of this group, growing and harvest-
ing virtual crops while earning coins
and helping out neighboring farms.
She said it's a fun distraction and
a good form of procrastination.
Christopher Sessums, a postdoc-
SEE FARMVILLE, PAGE 4


San Diego Great Dane named world's tallest dog


* Quarterback Tim
Tebow (right) will
be squaring off
with South Carolina
coach Steve Spur-
rier for the final
time Saturday. UF
heads to Columbia
looking to finish 8-0
in conference play.
See Story, Page 14.


LOS ANGELES (AP) A dog named
Titan lived up to his name Thursday
when he earned the title world's tallest
dog.
The 4-year-old white Great Dane
from San Diego is blind, deaf, epileptic
and undergoes acupuncture and chiro-
practic adjustments every three weeks,
owner Diana Taylor said.
"Titan is magical," she added. "He's
low-key, calm and has a wonderful de-


meanor about him. He gets along with
all dogs, even the tiny ones."
The massive canine is often mistaken
by young children for a horse or cow.
Titan's official height, as measured
by a veterinarian, is a hair over 3 feet
tall from floor to shoulder.
Titan weighs 190 pounds and doesn't
stand on his hind legs because it isn't
good for him. If he did, Taylor figures he
would stand 80 or 82 inches tall.


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LOCAL
Foundation plans walk for
suicide awareness
Scott Sumrow was a Nation-
al Honor Society member who
dreamed of designing and build-
ing airplanes. He also suffered
from depression. Shortly after his
18th birthday in 2001, Scott took
his life.
Since Scott's passing, more
than 250,000 Americans have
taken their lives an average of
32,000 annually, according to the
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention.
To reach out to survivors and
bring awareness to the commu-
nity, the foundation is hosting
the Out of the Darkness Commu-
nity Walk at Westside Park on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Jacksonville's fourth Out of
the Darkness walk was held on
Oct. 24, but Saturday's event is
Gainesville's first. Coordinators
expect 75 people to attend.
The 5K walk will raise aware-
ness about depression, mental
illness and the toll suicide takes
on our society, said Kathy Sum-
row, Scott's mother, Out of The
Darkness Walk chairwoman and
AFSP Florida First Coast Chapter
Board chairwoman.
Participants can walk in si-
lence, share memories of loved
ones or walk simply to remem-
ber, she said.
All proceeds will go to the
foundation for research, edu-
cational programs, community
outreach and survivor support.
"My favorite part has to be
the support those who have
lost someone to suicide feel and
share," Sumrow said. "There is
a special kinship at these events
between those who have been
brought together under such sad
and tragic circumstances."
Students enrolled in the Psy-
chology of Suicide class are help-
ing coordinate the event.
"Suicide isn't a subject you
can learn from a textbook," said
psychology senior Sarah Mead.
"There aren't really right an-
swers."
For event information or to
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If you or someone you know
is in suicidal crisis or emotional
distress, contact the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline by
calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
HILARY SHEINBAUM

Expo to highlight
careers for women
UF Students in Free Enter-
prise is hosting a Women's
Career Expo today from 9 a.m.
to noon at the Center for Inno-
vation and Economic Develop-
ment at Santa Fe College.
The event consists of a panel
discussion, resume and inter-
viewing workshops and a ca-
reer fair for women looking to
re-enter the work force after a
prolonged absence.
Laura Bosco, one of the co-
ordinators of the event, said
she wanted to plan the event
after her mom went through
the process of finding a job.
"That was something that
I helped her with and saw
some of the problems she went
through," she said.
The expo is hosting organi-
zations that will give attendees
advice from dressing for suc-
cess to making transitions from
one job to another.
The participating organiza-
tions include FloridaWorks,
02B Kids!, the Gainesville Area
Women's Network, TempForce
of Gainesville and the Center
for Business and Entrepreneur
Incubator.
Each organization will have
a booth where participants can
stop by and get information on
things such as child care op-
tions, networking, and wom-
en's health and confidence.
Jenny Seltzer, another coor-
dinator for the event, said the
expo's purpose is to make these
organizations more accessible
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local community resources to-
gether with the women who need
their services," Seltzer said.
ELIZABETH BEHRMAN

ON CAMPUS
Ceramic arts club to sell
pottery at Art Bash tonight
UF's ceramic arts club, H.O.T.
Clay, will have its final day of
the student-made pottery sale
today at the annual Art Bash
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fine
Arts Complex.
Money raised helps the club
pay for the costs of conferences
and visiting artist workshops.
All of the items on sale are
handmade pieces created by club
members. The pieces include
cups, bowls and other various
sculptures.
H.O.T., which stands for
"hand-built or thrown" (differ-
ent pottery techniques) had a
make-a-thon to prepare for the
sale, said Jon Burns, a ceramics
graduate student and member of
H.O.T. Clay.
The club members met for
a few hours and made as many
pieces as they could.
There were about 500 pieces
displayed Tuesday, Burns said.
Prices range from $10 to $75,
on average.
The event is a way for the
club to not only raise money, but
to show off its members' work.
"We feel it's really important
the community knows what we
do as artists," Burns said.
MARISSA LYONS


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ON CAMPUS

Local experts discuss climate change, clean energy


By BRANDON BRESLOW
Alligator Contributing Writer

One of UF's newest organiza-
tions welcomed students to dis-
cuss issues of clean energy, global
warming and carbon emissions
with four local experts Thursday.
"Clean Energy: When & How?"
was sponsored by The Dynamo, a
student-run group that encourag-
es its members to conduct policy


research and contribute to public
debates. More than 50 attended
the event in Pugh Hall.
Lance Legel, president of the
organization and moderator of the
discussion, said he chose the top-
ics of climate change and renew-
able energy for the panel to dis-
cuss because of their urgency and
broad appeal.
"Individuals can help and
communities can help, but these


problems are international," said
Harald W. Keg-
elmann, CEO of
Advanced Solar
Technologies
Inc.
Other mem-
bers of the panel
included Sanford
Berg Berg, director of
water studies for
UF's Public Utility Research Cen-


ter; Panos M. Pardalos, a UF dis-
tinguished professor of industrial
and systems engineering; and Sean
McLendon, sustainability program
manager for Alachua County.
The panel spent a majority of
the event discussing its own ideas
of how technology and different
levels of government can contrib-
ute to the solution of carbon emis-
sions and global warming.
Although their plans varied,


panel members agreed that the en-
tire planet will need to take part in
solving these problems.
"We have to roll up our sleeves,
and we have to participate,"
McLendon said. "We are citizens
that live in a democracy, and we
have the ability to change our fu-
ture."
For more information on The
Dynamo, visit the group's Web
site at thedynamo.org.


Campaign reminds county workers of on-the-job texting ban


* COURTS DISCUSSING WHETHER
TEXTS ARE PUBLIC RECORD.

By CJ PRUNER
Alligator Writer

As Randall Reid and his wife were tour-
ing the Louvre Museum in Paris during a
vacation last summer, his eyes fixed upon a
classic statue depicting a man gazing into a
marble cell phone.


"Oh look, honey, he's texting," he joked
as his wife, Connie, snapped a photograph
of Reid, Alachua's county manager, striking
the same pose with his own cell phone.
Although it started off as a lighthearted
jab at antiquity, the picture has now become
the banner for a more serious message -
it's now being used in the city's campaign
against text messaging while on the job.
The phrase "Thou Shall Not Text," serves
as a reminder to all 900 city employees to
keep their fluttering fingers in check while


on the clock.
"I wanted to do something more than
just a morning e-mail," Reid said. "I have a
warped sense of humor."
According to Reid, the ban
Local is the city's way of leaning on
News the safe side while the Florida
Attorney General's Office and
the courts decide whether text messages
should be considered public record.
After consulting with the city attorney,
Reid believes that text messages should be


considered as such.
"It doesn't help if chief legal authorities
don't take a position," he said.
Although the message may appear daunt-
ing, Reid wants his employees to take an ac-
tive role in the campaign. He has opened up
the floor for employees to submit new ideas
for the poster's caption.
"We want to address this issue proactive-
ly," said Reid, who does not use text mes-
saging. "We go to great strides to be open
and transparent."


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Art show ranks in top 30


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FESTIVAL, from page 1

over the past decade. This is the
third year in a row that it is in the
top 30.
"When we were in the top 80,
and the top 60, that was amazing.
Twenty-seven is a dream come
true," Piper said.
As it has grown in popularity,
the downtown festival has become
increasingly competitive.
"I've had to turn so many peo-
ple down. Everyone wants a piece
of the action," Piper said. "Fifteen
years ago there were 160 booth
spots and only 165 artists that ap-
plied."
Preference is given to local art-
ists, and during the selection pro-
cess, those from Florida are given
an extra point and Gainesville art-
ists are given two extra points.
[The festival] is a way to show-
case local art; that's the whole rea-
son why it began," Piper said.
Artists of all media will display
paintings, sculptures, ceramics,
jewelry, photography, woodwork
and other arts and crafts.
Visitors can also expect live
music and entertainment on three


stages, a hands-on activity center
where children can complete art
projects, 50 booths from nonprofit
organizations, a rock climbing
wall and plenty of food vendors.
Piper said the historic down-
"I've been to many art
shows in the state of Flori-
da, and what makes us so
unique is our venue."
Linda Piper
Events coordinator for the depart-
ment of Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Affairs

town setting is what makes the
event so special.
"I've been to many art shows
in the state of Florida, and what
makes us so unique is our venue,"
she said.
"The festival is so large that
it must be held when there's an
away Gator [football] game, or
there wouldn't be enough hotel
rooms," Piper said.
Visit go-rts.com for information
on how the festival will affect the bus
system.


50 percent say texting, DUI

penalties should match


POLL, from page 1

Holcomb said that though
he doesn't think the punish-
ment for cell phone use should
be as bad as driving under
the influence, he does believe
texting rivals it in level of dan-
ger.
"While intoxicated, the
driver is at least trying to con-
centrate, whereas with texting,
driver's concentration is on the
phone, [and] both hands are
typically in use," he said.
Crider compared the texting
craze to the cultural addiction
of smoking in the past.
"We knew as a culture
smoking wasn't good for us,"


she said. "It was harmful to our
health and safety, yet every-
one did it, so we maintained it
as part of our way of life. We
know certain driving behav-
iors are unhealthy and unsafe,
yet everyone
National does it so we
News keep on."
Crider said
her motherhood and job teach-
ing college students has made
her aware of the tendency to
follow the pack, regardless
of whether young people see
their behavior as unsafe.
"Nothing-bad-will-hap-
pen-to-me syndrome pre-
vails," she said. "As parents
and teachers, we pray a lot."


The application has 63 million active users


FARMVILLE, from page 1

toral associate in educational technology, said Farm-
Ville's agrarian nature might have something to do
with its popularity.
He said the United States has its roots in farming,
which has the connotation of being something pure
and positive. FarmVille also has the feel of being
"green," he said, and its way of rewarding work with
coins can instill a sense of affirmation in the user.
"It affects us emotionally in a positive way," he
said. "It makes sense that it would be popular."
Sessums said online social gaming applications
like FarmVille take the place of games people played
as children, like kickball. Online gaming allows for
this kind of social play, but it also lets the player
switch roles or identities.
Tavarez said she wanted to live on a farm when


she was a kid, and with FarmVille, she's able to take
care of a farm of her own.
"It looks pretty, without the stink or the mess,"
she said.
While FarmVille involves a lot of features that are
similar to real farming, Michael Gunderson, an assis-
tant professor of food and resource economics, said
it's not totally accurate.
He said the main difference between the game
and real farming is biological processes don't occur
on a schedule.
"You don't just show up, and it's ready to go," he
said.
Despite the discrepancies, he likes the application.
He said people tend to think of agriculture as not re-
quiring much education or savvy.
"Real agriculture couldn't be further from [that],"
he said.


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Editorial
his week the world celebrated momentous changes in
history, and America celebrated some changes of its
own. By contrast, things have been a little slow around
the Alligator; the most noteworthy thing to happen this week
is the mysterious disappearance of the friendly rats that live
in our walls (if you're reading this, we miss you). These
epic world events only make the mundane state of affairs in
Gainesville harder to bear. With that in mind, we are happy
to present you with a don't-let-the-small-town-blues-get-you-
down edition of...



Darts & Laurels

Because one day, we promise you'll graduate and move on
to the real world (well, most of you).
On Monday, somewhere in the real world, millions of peo-
ple marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
with celebrations and dominoes. One thousand giant domi-
noes were placed over the former site of the wall to symbolize
its fall, and as we watched them topple we thought of only one
thing... Ronald Reagan descending from the clouds, hammer
in hand, destroying the Wall like an angry Thor. While George
H.W. Bush got to watch the fall from the Oval Office, we all
know who really brought these changes to Berlin, and that's
why we would like to give an even-better-than-the-Hulk-
smash LAUREL to Ronald Reagan for bringing freedom to
Germany, and the world, and the universe, forever.
In America this week, a momentous event took place that
will no doubt match the historical significance of those in Ber-
lin (no, it's not the health care legislation). On Wednesday
night, Lou Dobbs announced that he will be leaving his post
as CNN's resident lunatic, seeking a "new way" to advocate
his views. No longer will CNN viewers be plagued by opinion
polls like, "Should the sleazy bureaucrats in Washington be al-
lowed to continue stealing the money of hardworking Ameri-
cans?" (98 percent no, 1 percent yes, 1 percent undecided).
No longer will they see his groundbreaking investigative
pieces, like the one about the thousands of filthy Mexican im-
migrants who bring leprosy into the U.S. each year (yes, he
ran it... no, of course it's not true). But Lou needs some kind
of outlet for his populist-rage, so we are forced to present a
thanks-for-giving-Lou-a-job LAUREL to Fox News (in ad-
vance). Because if the speculation is true, and Lou plans to run
for public office, our heads might just explode.
...And Fox is where he belongs anyway.
The Department of Darts and Laurels, inundated this week
with gripping, important local news, has decided to bring you
none of it, opting rather for cheap shots at local figures over
mundane mistakes (notice a theme?).
Last Friday, UF President Bernie Machen was driving in a
downtown parking lot when he hit another car. Deciding that
he "did not feel that there had been an accident," he fled with-
out leaving a note, according to GPD spokesman Keith Kameg.
For his hilarious cowardice, we throw a thought-you'd-get-
away-with-it-didn't-you DART at President Machen. (If we
were vengeful, it would be aimed at his car window.)
Next up, three UF fraternities are in trouble for allegedly
allowing underage drinking at events over the summer and
early fall. In one case, the line really may have been crossed, as
one fraternity is accused of giving alcohol to two 17-year-old
girls, one of whom was rushed to the emergency room after
vomiting in a SNAP van. For denying the charges, claiming
the girls entered uninvited and were "breaking and entering,"
we throw an own-up-to-the-beer-bong DART at Sigma Phi
Epsilon.
On Wednesday, about 240 people showed up at University
House apartments on Northwest 13th Street for what was an
attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest mas-
sage chain. For the shameless self promotion, and for falling
so short of your goal (even with the Hooters girls out in force),
we have to throw an epic-massage-fail DART at University
House.
That's it for this week. Go make some real news, Gators!


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Muslim beliefs not reflected in shooting


May Peace be Upon You.
My name is Nora Zaki, and I am a student at UF.
I am also a Muslim. After hearing about the mass
shooting by Maj. Nidal Malik Hassan at Fort Hood, Texas,
on Nov. 5, I was shocked and upset. I want to express some
comments from a Muslim perspective about this event.
First, I want to express my sincere condolences to the vic-
tims of this horrible incident. Muslims pray five times a day,
and so after each prayer, I will ask God to help the families
of the victims and the Fort Hood community. I also express
my prayers for the family of Hassan, for I am sure they are
dealing with a hard time too.
Second, I want to express my disgust and shame for what
Hassan did. I know that the media will portray the unfortu-
nate fact that he is a Muslim, and I have already seen him be-
ing labeled a Muslim terrorist on news Web sites. The Council
on American Islamic Relations was the first Muslim organi-
zation to denounce the act. The statement said, "No political
or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wan-
ton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly
heinous in that it targeted the all-volunteer Army that pro-
tects our nation. American Muslims stand with our fellow
citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere
condolences to the families of those killed or injured."
The circumstances regarding Hassan's harassment by
fellow military members is unfortunate and discriminatory.
But no one has a right to take the lives of innocent people.
And that goes for soldiers fighting the war in Iraq and Af-
ghanistan, too. I am sure Hassan was upset by the fact that
many innocent Muslims are killed by U.S. soldiers, but that
doesn't justify him killing some people at Fort Hood, regard-
less of whether they are Muslim.
I just hope Muslim Americans realize how lucky they
are to live in America. Truly, what a great country this is. I
was bom and raised here and have taken it for granted until
I've learned more about how other Muslims are treated in
other Muslim minority countries, and even Muslim majority


Nora Zaki countries. I don't agree with all of U.S.
Spea king Out foreign policy, but I respect the values
this nation was founded on, and I re-
spect America. In fact, these values are
complementary to Islam.
I would like to end with a historical story, an encounter
between different peoples. During the time when the Proph-
et Muhammad was revealing his message in Mecca, the most
powerful clan realized that his message was challenging its
unfair social order and polytheism, which led to lucrative
business for the dan. So some of Muhammad's followers em-
igrated to Abyssinia, in modem-day Ethiopia. The Abyssin-
ian king, who was a Christian, was known for his tolerance
and "being respectful and fair with his people," writes Tariq
Ramadan, author of "In the Footsteps of the Prophet." Some
emissaries from the clan that tried to persecute the Muslims
tried to magnify the differences of the Muslims and Christians
by presenting them to the the Abyssinian king. The Muslims
told the king about their religion, and he heard the meaning
of what they said: "Their God is the same, whatever the dif-
ferences between their texts and our beliefs; their values of
respect and justice are the same, whatever the discrepancies
between the religions' text.' The king heard and welcomed
those believers of another faith," Ramadan wrote.
Muslims in America can relate to this story. America
has allowed Muslims to live their lives seeking opportunity
while maintaining their faith. Of course hardships and some
unfairness exists, but Muslim Americans should be thankful
nonetheless. Let me end with this: Muslims are people who
can do terrible things. Islam is a beautiful and perfect reli-
gion, but a few Muslims have distorted its teachings. Please
do not confuse the religion with its followers because they
can be completely different.
"And be patient in adversity: for verily, God does not fail
to requite the doers of good!" Quran 11:115.
Nora Zaki is a UF student.


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


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Letters to the Editor
Kava can cause liver damage
I am astounded that your reporter would
give a green light to anyone promoting kava.
The herb can cause serious liver problems. The
coffee "professor" who has been researching
kava for 11 years should have advised the re-
porter about the numerous lawsuits against
companies selling this stuff.
Terry Polevoy, MD
Ontario, Canada resident


Herbal tea can react with prescriptions
As a third-year pharmacy student, I want-
ed to remark on your article concerning kava.
Many patients don't believe herbals and sup-
plements are medications, so they fail to tell
their doctor that they are taking them.
However, many herbals, kava included,
cause significant interactions with many com-
mon medications.
In some cases, not being aware that an
herbal product can interact with a medication
can be life threatening if there are no symp-
toms of drug inefficacy.
So please be careful when taking what may
seem to be a harmless herbal.
Crystal Mason
UF pharmacy student
U U


Alligator balances fraternity coverage
I am writing this letter to commend the
Alligator on the way in which it reported the
story "Fraternities charged with providing
alcohol to minors." Contrary to the way in
which stories involving the Greek community
are typically reported, this article displays the
relevant conflicting viewpoints inherent in any
news story. Hopefully the level of journalistic
quality present in this story will continue to
be present in all of the Alligator's future news
articles, particularly stories regarding events
that are crucial to the daily lives of hundreds
of young men. I applaud the effort to contact
each of the relevant organizations.
While I'm disappointed that your newspa-
per sees fit to print a story regarding charges
that, if it lacked the involvement of fraternities,
would never have gotten the attention of the
writers, I am proud that you saw fit to do it
with some sense of journalistic responsibility.
Now, when can I expect stories regarding the
hundreds of non-Greek-affiliated UF students
charged with alcohol-related crimes as well as
those who face UF Student Conduct and Con-
flict Resolution sanctions?
Albert Berdellans
UFstudent


Letter generalizes conservative principles
In response to Frederic Spieler's letter,


"Republicans aren't actually conservative,"
Spieler asks what the conservative principles
are. I would like to try to answer that. Conser-
vatism operates off the ideas of personal free-
dom, limited government interference in the
daily lives of its citizens and a strong capitalist
society. It also stands for fiscal responsibility
and strong national defense. The government
shouldn't help those who aren't willing to help
themselves. Sorry to bust your ideological
bubble, but there are people who, no matter
how much help you give them, will continue
to be self-destructive, make bad decisions and
contribute nothing to society. They should not
be given a free ride on everyone else's dollar.
As far as President Barack Obama failing,
it is not so much a desire for the man himself
to fail but rather a desire for his ideology to
fail. What ideology you ask? Rampant govern-
ment spending, redistribution of wealth, un-
warranted taxation, government restrictions
on constitutional rights and a mentality that
the freest and most generous nation on Earth
owes every other country an apology.
So please, Mr Spieler, avoid gross general-
izations. For every conservative you point out
who feels we should end Medicare and high-
way spending, I can point out a liberal who
feels we should have full governmental con-
trol of the private sector and wishes to institute
communism.
Sean Gellis
UFstudent


T-shirt displays offensive messages
On Tuesday night, The Laboratory, a local
bar/cafe on University Avenue, unveiled its
new promotional T-shirts. One of the T-shirt
designs was offensive and misogynistic, por-
traying a woman's buttocks (her face was not
shown) as she was entangled in tentacles. The
accompanying caption read, "The Laboratory:
more fun than a night in Japan!"
Not only does this image objectify the fe-
male body, but it blatantly conveys rape im-
agery. Despite vocal protests from myself and
two other female patrons of the establishment
(and likely some silent protests), owner Larry
Bruce continued to promote the shirt with its
misogynistic imagery. Bruce states that only
two shirts were made as "gags" and were giv-
en away, not sold; however, this does not mol-
lify the offensive nature of the shirt, and the
notions that female objectification and rape
are a "gag" magnify the ignominy of the shirt.
In addition to its offensiveness, the image
perpetuates violence toward women, a trend
on the rise. According to the Parents Television
Council, violence toward women on television
has increased 120 percent in the last five years.
Promoting a business using rape imagery and
objectifying women is unacceptable. I want
Bruce to recall the offensive shirts and issue
a public apology. Until then, I am boycotting
The Lab and will unabashedly tell this story.
Desi Krell
UFgrad student


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PICKS, from page 14

can score on the Alabama defense. Plus, Phil Kegler hates fun, football
and America, so there's no way any of his picks are going to hit this
weekend. KYLE MAISTRI

Now, on to the picks!
In first place for the second straight week with a 54-45 record is Kyle
"I'm going to go slip into a coma" Maistri, whose body shut down and
immune system failed after playing two short hours of flag football
Wednesday afternoon.
Nipping at his heels at 52-47 (because he's short and Kyle's heels
are at eye level) is Bobby "I didn't get enough nap time" Callovi, who
refused to wake up before 10 a.m. to podcast today. It's not our fault
your babysitter forgot to warm up your bottle before putting you to
sleep Thursday. We told her to dab a drop of alcohol on your gums to
ease the teething pains.
The last picker above .500 at 51-48 is the Tampa Tribune's Mike "Mu-
phy's Law" DiFerdinando, who lives his life by that standard: anything
that can go wrong, will. We don't want to say he worries about every-
thing, but he's been freaking out about whether or not the sun will rise
for the past week.
Sitting in fourth place at 48-51 is Mike "Starbucks makes me gassy"
McCall, who loaded up on coffee for his test and then unloaded on his
classmates. At least he didn't save it for the long trip to Columbia.
In a tie for fifth at 46-53 is the Gainesville Sun's Ed "Hola, mami"
Aschoff, who is attending vLATIN LADIES NIGHTv @ 101 DOWN-
TOWN. Como se dice, "Once you go black, you never go back"?
Tied with Ed is the Florida Times-Union's Mike "How can we insult
such a kind, elderly man?" DiRocco, who is old and short. We're on
deadline and uncreative. Enjoy!
Free falling to seventh place at 44-55 is Phil "Kontact" Kegler, who
bulldozed one of our copy chiefs during our Veterans' Day flag football


game. Kegs obviously wasn't clear on the rules, resulting in a collapsed
lung for our poor friend.
In eighth place at 43-56 is Jeremy "What's it like to write a check for
$30K?" Fowler, who broke the rules of conversation with Urban Meyer.
Never talk about politics, religion or money. He didn't ask you what it
was like to write that $6.49 check for got2b glued styling spiking glue,
did he?
In ninth place at 40-59 and closing in on last is Joe "Do you look for
holes when you run?" Goodman, who was proud to get Tim Tebow to
say, "Yeah, I look for the holes," in a quote. Way to go, Joe.
Holding down his usual position in dead-last place at 38-61 is Ben
"I'm totally Mr. December" Volin, who was disappointed to be left out
of the Nice Jewish Guy calendar. His wardrobe: a yarmulke and noth-
ing else.


WVU (+9) at CINC
UT (+4.5) at MISS
UK (-3) at VAND
IOWA (+17) at OSU
STAN (+11) at USC
BAMA (-12) at MSU
AUB (+4.5) at UGA
UTAH (+19.5) at TCU
ND (+7) at PITT
UF (-15.5) at SC

WVU (+9) at CINC
UT (+4.5) at MISS
UK (-3) at VAND
IOWA (+17) at OSU
STAN (+11) at USC
BAMA (-12) at MSU
AUB (+4.5) at UGA
UTAH (+19.5) at TCU
ND (+7) at PITT
UF (-15.5) at SC


KM BC
CINC WVU
MISS UT
UK UK
IOWA IOWA
USC STAN
BAMA BAMA
UGA UGA
UTAH TCU
PITT ND
UF UF


MDF MM
WVU WVU
UT UT
UK UK
IOWA IOWA
STAN USC
BAMA MSU
AUB AUB
TCU UTAH
ND PITT
UF UF
JF JG
WVU WVU
UT UT
VAND UK
OSU IOWA
USC STAN
BAMA MSU
AUB AUB
UTAH UTAH
ND ND
UF SC


EA
WVU
MISS
UK
IOWA
USC
BAMA
UGA
UTAH
PITT
SC
BV
CINC
UT
UK
IOWA
STAN
MSU
UGA
UTAH
ND
SC


PINJURY statistical breakdown
PORT FLORIDA SOUTH CAROLINA
- OUT 35 Points Per Game 21.3
DT Brandon Antwine (shoulder) 10.1 Points Allowed Per Game 20.4
CB Moses Jenkins (concussion) 198 Passing Yards Per Game 246
WR Carl Moore (back)
CB Jeremy Brown (back) 240.7 Rushing Yards Per Game 121.6
S Dorian Munroe (knee) 134.4 Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 160.1


- QUESTIONABLE
RB Mike Gillislee (hamstring)
- PROBABLE -
LB Brandon Hicks (hamstring)


I)ON'T I)RINI( & I)RIVI


98
51/113 (45%)
34/126 (27%)
33/43 (44%)
12/15 (27%)


Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game
3rd Down Conversions
3rd Down Defense
Red Zone Scoring Efficiency (TD %)
Red Zone Defense (TD%)
Turnover Margin


145.6
58/145 (40%)
55/145 (38%)
28/36 (44%)
26/31(55%)


NUMBERS

8 Percent of games won
by Florida under Steve
Spurrier.

8 5 Percent of games won
by Florida under Urban
Meyer.

Seasons for the Gators
with fewer than nine wins
under Spurrier or Meyer.

8 SEC titles won by the
Gators under Spurrier or
Meyer.


6 3 Games it took Spurrier
to get to 50 SEC wins,
tied for sixth fastest in SEC
history

5 9 Games it took Meyer
to getto 50 SEC wins,
tied for the fastest.



INJURY

REPORT
- OUT
DE Devin Taylor (sternum)
OL Kevin Young (knee)
DT Kenny Davis (ankle)
OL Terrence Campbell (neck)
WR Dion LeCorn (leg)

- QUESTIONABLE
DE Cliff Matthews (shoulder)

= PROBABLE-
S Chris Culliver (shoulder)
OL Jarriel King (concussion)


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<1 mi from UF! Huge 24hr gym!
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WOW! Live for $325!
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$369 all inclusive 4/4
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12-9-75-1

*MOVE IN TODAY*
Starting @ $349, $0 to sign
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2/2's, 3/3's & 4/4's close to UF
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12-9-09-75-1


2 BLOCKS TO UF--$299/MO
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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
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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-
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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-
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Jan-June(or longer) $500/mo inc $30 toward
until. 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
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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
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Gated*Alarms*Pet Friendly
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12-9-09-75-2


Affordable Living & Close to Campus
Huge 2's available for only $678
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
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12-9-75-2


A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME
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3 BR from $755
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12-9-09-75-2



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Enormous Screened Patio!
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Fitness Center-Full size bball court
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12-9-75-2


PO LOS
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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
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2725 SW 27th Ave
12-9-74-2

l's, 2's and 4's
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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
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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


BRAND NEW REDUCED RATES!
1's, 2's, 3's
Inclusive Pkgs Available
Pet Friendly!
Immediate or Fall Move In
352-374-3866
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-
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1-4 BR, Starting at $450
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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
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12-9-09-75-2


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1BRs from $550 2BRs from $600
Sun Bay s Sun Key S 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, 1s 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 of SW 35th
PI, Close to UF & bus route. Great for grad
students! Building is 3 yrs old w/ only 1 prev
tenant. WID, 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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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
1bdr. from $435 $300 Amex card
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 $435 $300 Amex card.
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 352-335-
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 Dec 1st. 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. $650+util. ATucker458@aol.com
11-30-21-2

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

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 1BA 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 1 BA 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

* 3BR/1BA HOUSE
819 NW 10th Ave $850/mo
* 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE
7209 SW 45th PI. $600/mo
No pets. Call Geri 352-538-1114 11-30-09-
10-2

Dramatically reduced rent of $350 for 1 BR
downtown townhouse. Sublease could start
anytime after mid December. Vaulted ceil-
ings, huge bedroom with private bathroom.
Call 352-870-5004 11-30-10-2

Close to UF. Lg rm in a nice NW home.
Fenced back yard. 375/mo. Washer/dryer.
Cable internet/TV. Mike 352-316-3930 11-
19-09-5-4

FIRST MONTH FREE MILLRUN CONDO
Close to UF, cute & clean 2BD/2BA
1000sq ft, storage/laundry room with W/D
hk-ups, pool. Pets considered. Rent $695/
mo Phone (352) 359-8311 12-9-09-17-2


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

Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in
How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the
Alligator Classifieds.


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

Sublease 1BR/1BA in a 4/4 at Gainesville
Place. $399/mo. furnished with W/D. Utilities,
internet, and cable included. Available
January-August
Call (727)804-4765 11-19-5-3


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


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


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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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
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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

4Br 2Ba Foreclosure! $11,500! Only $217/
Mo! 5% down 15 years @ 8% apr. Buy, 3 Br
$199/Mo! for listings (800)366-9783 ext 5798
11-13-1-5

FORECLOSED ONLINE HOME AUCTION
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LAND BARGAIN 21+ AC Only $89,900
Beautifully wooded acreage close to FL/GA
border. Enjoy end of road privacy! Perfect
for weekend getaway/ cabin in woods/ horse
farm. Possible subdivide. Excellent financ-
ing. Call owner now (912)674-0320
www.GAforest.com 11-13-1-5

FORECLOSED ONLINE HOME AUCTION
800+ Homes I BIDS OPEN 11/16 Open
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Details Auction.com REDC I BrkrCQ1031187
11-13-1-5


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


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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

**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


CASH PAID: Laptops & Cameras
Parts & Repair Mac & PC laptops
AC adapters Joel 336-0075
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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 *
SPIN CYCLE 373-3355
424 W UNIV AVE (DOWNTOWN)
12-9-74-9





***PARKING***
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF.
Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538-
2181. 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 11-24-09-
14-10

METAL ROOFING TAX CREDIT! 40 yr
Warranty. Direct from manufacturer. 30 col-
ors in stock Quick turnaround. Delivery avail-
able. Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing,
(888)393-0335 www.gulfcoastsupply.com
11-13-1-10

ALL CASH VENDING! Do you earn $800 in a
day? 25 Local Machines and Candy $9,995.
(888)629-9968 B02000033 CALL US: We
will not be undersold! 11-13-1-10

**ADT, FREE Home Security System! ($850
Value.) Purchase Monitoring Services & $99
Activation. That's It! PLUS Remote & Panic
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***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

***GatorMoto***
Largest Scooter Store in Town! Run by Gator
Grads! New scooters starting at$999. No legit
shop can beat these prices! lyr Warranties
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
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 Gville's #1 service facility. We
repair ALL brands of scooters. Pickups avail-
able. 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


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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


FAST CASH FOR ALMOST ANY CARS *
ORunning or not!*
*NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 15 yr svc to UF students
OCall 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


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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

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

1999 Honda Civic $200! 2001 Nissan Altima
$350! 2003 VW Jetta $400! POLICE
IMPOUNDS! for listings call (800)366-9813
ext9271 11-13-1-12


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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.

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

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! Contact219-6948 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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Earn Extra Money. Students needed ASAP.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009


ALLIGATOR
www.alligator.org/sports


Picks


Column






SITE: Williams-Brice Stadium,
Columbia, S.C., (cap. 80,250)
KICKOFF: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
TV: CBS


We're nearing the home stretch of
this year's picks column, and maybe
picking against the spread wasn't
such a good idea.
In alligatorSports Brand Picks
Columns past, our writers would
routinely put up impressive win-loss
records, with under-.500 performanc-
es as tangibly real as guest picker Ben
Volin's chances of finishing above
.500 this year.
Only three of us are above .500,
and leader (and genius) Kyle Maistri
is threatening to become the first to
go 10-games over.
Of course, if you take out the
"qualified" beat writers, the alliga-
torSports guys aren't doing too bad
except for our editor ...
The genius and the disappoint-
ment will now argue the upcoming
Alabama-Mississippi State game.

MISSISSIPPI STATE WILL COVER THE
+12 SPREAD BECAUSE ... Alabama
will suffer a letdown after clinching
the SEC West. The Crimson Tide have
also shown an ability to allow lesser
opponents to stick around much like
the Gators. Plus, Dan Mullen needs
a signature win in his first season af-
ter falling short against LSU, Georgia
Tech and Houston at home. It'll be
two teams that love to run the ball, so
I see the Bulldogs keeping it close.
PHIL KEGLER

ALABAMA WILL COVER THE -12
SPREAD BECAUSE ... the Crimson Tide
are looking to make a point. After
close wins against LSU and Tennessee
in their last two games, the Bulldogs
are the perfect red-headed stepchild
for big, bad 'Bama to beat the crap
out of. Unless Johnthan Banks has a
couple interception returns in him, I
don't see any way Mississippi State
SEE PICKS, PAGE 8


UF FOOTBALL

Tebow faces Spurrier for final time

By PHIL KEGLER
Alligator Staff Writer
pkegler@alllgator org

It isn't common for Florida to face an opponent whose
coach roots for the Gators. Then again, Gainesville used to
be home for Steve Spurrier.
The South Carolina coach will face his former team for
the fifth time when No. 1 Florida (9-0, 7-0 Southeastern
Conference) heads to Columbia for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff Sat-
urday.
"I pull for the Gators, sure," Spurrier said this week. "Al-
most all their games are on TV, and we're usually a night
team.
"We realize we're pretty big underdogs and the Gators
are a very good team. But they know we're going to try to
win.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will face the 01' Ball
Coach and the Gamecocks (6-4, 3-4 SEC) for the final time.
The first two meetings have been memorable, although
likely more for Tebow than Spurrier.
In 2007, Tebow completed 22 of 32 passes for 304 yards
and two touchdowns and rushed for 120 yards and five
touchdowns as Florida won 51-31.
Last year, he threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns
and added another score on the ground as the Gators hand-
ed Spurrier his worst loss in The Swamp, 56-6.
"It's just the way it worked out. I think it's cool," Tebow
said. "Last SEC game and it's versus coach Spurrier, who's
done so much for the SEC and just changed the SEC in a lot
of different ways, especially early on in the '90s and what
he's done for the SEC and for college football in general.
"Anytime you go against a coach like that it's going to
be special."
While Florida has won 17 of the last 18 matchups, South
Carolina proved to be a pest in 2005 (30-22 South Carolina
win) and '06 (17-16 UF win) Spurrier's first two years.
Despite having already clinched the SEC East, the Gators
aren't losing focus. If anything, they can see the finish line
with two of their biggest goals still left an undefeated
season and a third national title in four years.
"It gets easier when you're playing for championships,"
UF coach Urban Meyer said. "We've been pretty fortunate
here. We've been playing for championships pretty much
Harrison Diamond/ Alligator Staff every year. I've been on staffs in places where it's really
Quarterback Tim Tebow is 2-0 as a starter against South Carolina. The Gators hard when you're not playing for (anything). It actually
have defeated the Gamecocks by an average of 35 points the last two years. gets easier (here). Our focus is pretty good."


Soffense v. Soh C n d


E Thanks to Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin for making me look like a sucker.
Around when my story with his quote, "We've had zero arrests in 11 months
here," was hitting the printer early Thursday morning, three of his players were
being cuffed for armed robbery. This robbery earns the Vols negative street cred.
They used pellet guns, got zero dollars and used a Prius as the getaway car.


* Phil Kegler and Kyle Maistri join
host Adam Berry to preview the
Florida-South Carolina game with
special emphasis on UF's
OC. Check it out on iTunes.


SThe UF soccer team opens NCAA Tourna-
ment play tonight against Ilinois State. The
cross country team travels to the SEC meet.
The volleyball team hosts LSU, and the
women's basketball team opens its season.






FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 15


Basketball Jones


By EUGENIO TORRENS
Alligator Staff Writer
etorrens@alligatororg

Everyone in the Colonial Center on Jan. 27,
2008, knew the ball was going to Jordan Jones
with one second left.
"I love the pressure situations," Jones said.
She got open two steps behind the three-
point line and let the ball go.
Swish.
Unfortunately for Jones and the South Car-
olina Gamecocks, time expired before the ball
left her hand. Florida won 60-57.
"We knew we were inheriting a kid that
could hit the game shot," UF assistant coach
Brenda Kirkpatrick said.
Fast forward to the present. UF will host
Stetson tomorrow to open its 2009-2010 sea-
son.
In addition to four incoming freshmen, one
more new player will be donning orange and
blue: Jones.
The Gamecock turned Gator transferred
from USC in the summer after her freshman
season in Columbia, S.C.
She didn't go far, making the 6-hour trip
south to Gainesville to stay in the Southeast-
ern Conference.
"I think that's the toughest conference in
basketball," Jones said.
Because of NCAA rules regarding trans-
fers, Jones had to sit out last season. It was
a trying ordeal for her, physically and even
more so mentally.
"It's almost like every day blended togeth-
er because every day I would come in, I'd go
to practice, then I'd leave and get home and
there was nothing really to look forward to,"
Jones said.

BIRTHING COMPETITIVENESS
Growing up, Jones competed with her
brother Tanner, now 18, in just about every-
thing. And it's not hard to see where that com-
petitive spirit came from.
"Everyone likes to win a lot in our family,"
Jordan and Tanner's mother, Angela Jones,
said. "You either get good at it, or you're real
unhappy for a while because someone beats
you."
"I feel like I'm a completely differ-
ent player than I was my freshman
year at South Carolina."
Jordan Jones
UF redshirt sophomore guard

The pairing competed in everything: bas-
ketball, baseball, Monopoly, checkers, video
games. If one was crossing the street, the other
might walk a bit faster. Then the other would
walk faster, until walking turned into sprint-
ing.
Anything the two could find a way to com-
pete in, they did.
"My mom always said I would quit if I
wasn't winning," Jones said. "I don't think I'll
ever admit that he can beat me in something.
Maybe he had his lucky days."
Jones remembered living on a cul-de-sac,
playing basketball with Tanner until the front
light of the house came on which meant it was
time to come inside.
And though Jones' eventual claim to fame
would be basketball she averaged 14 points
per game for the No. 1 high school basketball
team in the nation her senior year at Collins
High School her first sport was softball,
which she started playing at the age of 2.
By the age of 11, Jones was the pitcher on
Tanner's baseball team.
So when Jones showed interest in basket-
ball in sixth grade, it came as a surprise to her
mother.
It was evident Jones had some innate bas-


ketball talent. By the end of her sixth grade
year, she was the leading scorer on the team.
"I'm always amazed at her desire to be as
good as she can be," Angela said.

FRESHMAN THIRTEEN
Emerging from the high school basketball
scene as the 50th best player in the nation, ac-
cording to Sports Illustrated and Rise Maga-
zine, it may have been no surprise that Jones
landed in the SEC, one of the toughest confer-
ences if not the toughest in women's col-
lege basketball.
She signed as a Gamecock under then-
head-coach Susan Walvius. Rather than be-
ing ushered in slowly, Jones was thrust into a
starting role at USC against stiff SEC competi-
tion.
"I really wasn't sure if I belonged," she
said.
A shooter by nature, she was asked to play
the point, something she hated at first and did
only because it was demanded of her.
It didn't prevent Jones from making an im-
pact.
In her freshman year, she led the Game-
cocks in scoring, netting 13.1 points ninth
among all SEC players.
With an ability to shoot it from deep range,
she led the SEC and was third in the country


with 3.03 three-pointers per game.
The Gamecocks ended the season 16-16
and on April 14, 2008, it was announced that
Walvius resigned effective May 31.
Jones admitted the decision upset her be-
cause of the rapport she had established with
Walvius.
Her initial inclination was to leave, but after
her mom calmed her down a bit, she decided
to do research on other possibilities.
"Honestly, when you're in the recruiting
process, (the coach is) who you build a rela-
tionship with," Jones said. "You go to a school
and you really want to play for that coach.
That was the hardest thing. They brought in
a new coach."
Looking back, Jones said the coaching
change was a blessing in disguise because it
led her to Gainesville.
Jones lined up visits to UF, Kentucky, Au-
burn and Georgia.
Her mind was made up after she attended
a Gators softball game during the 2008 Wom-
en's College World Series run.
"This was the only visit I had to take,"
Jones said.
She did it again. She was drawn to a coach.
Amanda Butler.
"I just can't imagine anyone not wanting to
play for coach Butler," Jones said.


UF guard Jordan Jones is eligible to play this season after transferring from South
Carolina. She led the Gamecocks in scoring in 2007-08.


ANNO PRACTICUM
With a new school in front of her and USC
behind her, Jones arrived in Gainesville part
seasoned sophomore, part baby-faced fresh-
man.
"I carried around a campus map for the
first two months I was here," Jones said.
Butler said dealing with the newness fac-
tor is one of the hardest aspects of transfer-
ring, getting acclimated even though she had
already been in college one year.
Jones' lost sense of direction paled in com-
parison, though, to the helplessness she felt
sitting out for an entire year.
"No matter how ready you think you are,
sitting out for an entire season takes a mental
toll," Butler said.
The coaching staff tries to keep players sit-
ting out engaged and challenged but admitted
it is hard making inactive players feel as spe-
cial as those playing in games.
"That is tough, sitting out," Kirkpatrick
said. "It's hard to feel like you're contributing
because most kids gauge their contributions
on what they're doing in the games."
It was especially hard on Jones when the
Gators were losing because she was forced to
watch, powerless to help.
Playing sports since she was in elementary
school, the 601 days between Jones' last orga-
nized college basketball game and the Stetson
game marks the longest stretch she hasn't put
on a jersey for a meaningful game.
During that year off, she set goals for herself
in practice such as scoring a certain amount of
points, or being more aggressive and driving
to the rim more. But it hardly softened the
blow of not being able to play.
"Every single day, bringing 100-percent
effort that was the hardest thing, knowing
that I didn't have a game to look forward to or
playing time to earn," Jones said.
She didn't regret transferring but ques-
tioned whether or not she could stick it out.
She knew she would be able to hone her skills
with a whole year off, but she didn't realize
how hard it would be.
One of her teammates, Susan Yenser, knew
how tough it was.
A transfer from Clemson, Yenser decided
she needed a change of scenery after two
years. She sat out Butler's inaugural year at
UF, 2007-2008.
"I know that there's some days when you
walk in the locker room and you're just like
'Man, it doesn't really matter what I do to-
day,'" Yenser said. "I definitely felt for J.J., and
I would try to pick her up."
Jones leaned on Yenser as the older men-
tor. The two had lunches where Yenser would
check on Jones to see how she was coping with
her year off.
And though it may have been hard to ap-
preciate at the moment, Jones was reaping the
rewards of practicing for a whole year without
any pressure.
Indeed, she pointed out several facets of
her game that had improved including her
3-point shot off the dribble, her ball handling
and her ability as a scorer.
She's also grown accustomed to, and now
embraces, the point guard position she dread-
ed at USC.
Defense, too. Playing last year on the scout
team, Jones got all the exposure to defense she
could have wanted.
"When this year came, I didn't want to look
back on last year and say 'Wow. I sat out all of
last year and it was a waste that I didn't get
better,'" Jones said.
She doesn't think that now. Her expecta-
tions this year are huge, and last year only fed
her ever-growing anticipation for this season.
"I feel like I'm a completely different player
than I was my freshman year at South Caro-
lina," she said. "Last year was an overall suc-
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By ADAM BERRY
Alligator Staff Writer
aberry@alllgatororg

Two years removed from standing
on top of the college basketball world,
Florida is finally stepping out of its
own shadow.
The Gators will open their season
Sunday at 4 p.m. against Stetson at
home, underneath the banners com-
memorating their back-to-back na-
tional championships, but the pressure
and expectations associated with them
are a distant memory at this point.
UF is not ranked in the AP pre-
season top 25 for the second time in
three years although it received 53
votes in the poll and was picked to
finish fifth in the Southeastern Confer-
ence East this season behind Kentucky,
Tennessee, South Carolina and Van-
derbilt.
"Not a lot of people are expecting
stuff from us, so we've got nothing to
lose," senior forward Dan Wemer said.
"We've got the underdog mentality to
just go out there and play our game."
The last time the Gators were
picked to finish fifth in their division
was 2005, when they performed well
above the expectations and won their


first national title.
Werner, a freshman role player on
the 2006-07 team, said the lower ex-
pectations have taken some pressure
off the young Gators. That hasn't been
the case the last few seasons, however,
especially the year after the NCAA
Championship.
"I think we were all tight," added
Werner, now the team's only senior.
"Right now, we're just playing real
loose."
Unlike concerns voiced by UF coach
Billy Donovan during the last two
years, Wemer doesn't think the team's
more relaxed demeanor is a sign of the
players taking things for granted or
feeling arrogant without having prov-
en anything on the court.
"As long as we play hard, it's a
good thing that we're playing loose,"
Werner said. "I just think that's the
makeup of our team. Just really laid
back and easy going."
Without one player as the under-
stood go-to guy for direction and guid-
ance, the Gators have developed better
chemistry.
Donovan pointed to Werner as a
leader by example and attitude in prac-
tice, and sophomore Erving Walker as
UF's floor general at point guard, but
neither is a particularly vocal presence
on the court.
Chandler Parsons has taken on an


increased leadership role as well. Dur-
ing the Gators' two exhibition games,
the junior forward was the team's
emotional center, leading huddles and
challenging teammates to play better
defense at halftime after a lackluster
first five minutes against Webber In-
ternational.
Donovan also pointed to redshirtju-
nior center Vernon Macklin as a vocal
leader due to his age and experience,
and freshman guard Kenny Boyn-
ton echoed that opinion when asked
which of his new teammates he looks
up to the most.
"I think he's a great leader in the
way he talks to us," Boynton said.
"And he's probably older than all of
us."
Donovan cautioned that all his
players have areas in which they need
to improve or become more consistent
before they can truly be the team's
leader a title he is reluctant to be-
stow on any one person.
"Who's the catalyst, the focal guy
out there? I don't know if it's anybody,
per se," Donovan said. "There is re-
spect inside our team for one another,
but I think they all try to do different
things in different ways.
"If anything, it's going to be more
of a collective group where you have
several people basically trying to fill
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Residence Hall Week 35,148.00
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Editor Phil Kegler Cover Photo Photo Illustration by Andrew Stanfill and Matt Tripp; Photos by Andrew Stanfill Alligator, Friday, November 13, 2009 Different Expectations Boynton, Macklin help give Florida new identity By ADAM BERRY combined 23 games and missing consecutive averaging 12.5 points and 6.2 rebound Alligator Staff Writer NCAA Tournaments for the first time since game, but the physical play of the South a berry@a IIigator org Donovan's first two years at UF. ern Conference was too much for the ou "I think the core of our guys have been position forward to handle, as he aver Nine of Billy Donovan's 13 players this seathrough it. We've been through the rough fewer rebounds in conference games (5.5) son are holdovers from last year's squad, but times," junior forward Chandler Parsons said. Calathes (5.9) or Parsons (5.6). Donovan he might as well be coaching a new team. "We've been to the NIT two years in a row, also forced to start the 6-foot-8, 230-pt Nick Calathes, Florida's leader on the court and obviously we don't want to go back to Dan Werner, a more natural small forwa and most productive player thelast two years, that." the power forward spot. is gone. So is Walter Hodge, the last remainIt remains to be seen whether the new-look With Macklin, Donovan can keep ing player on both of the Gators' back-to-back Florida basketball team will reach Donovan's and Werner fresh, return some of his pl national championship teams. 10th NCAA Tournament at UF or make its to their natural positions and count on a What's left is a mix of new names and fathird-straight NIT appearance. Regardless of physical presence on defense. miliar faces -a team with a chance to estabthe destination, this year won't be the same as "Vernon Macklin is just a monster d lish its own identity and a desire to leave the the last two. there. He's something I have never pl une xetations and disappointing finishes behind them-. With an outlook as new as their talented transfercenter and heralded freshman guard, the Gators are a far cry from the team that took the floor in the O'Connell Center the past two seasons"It's interesting because I feel like in a lot of respects we do have somewhat of a new team although the players are somewhat similar." Donovan said. "I feel different being around this team and these guys right now than I did last year." Between the prominent additions of Vernon Macklin and Kenny Boynton, and the benefits they will provide UF's veterans, the Gators have transformed their lineup of outof-position players to a traditional, stereotypical starting five. No longer carrying expectations of instant success or an undeserved sense of entitlement this year's team has something to prove. A new identity might be just what the Gators need to get back on track -and back s per -eastut-ofaged than -was und rd, at Tyus ayers new down played with before in my life," Parsons said. "Never The Big Man played with a guy like him who can change The ideal solution to the Gators' well-docthe game on the defensive end so much by umented frontcourt issues may have been sitgetting every rebound, by blocking every shot, ting on the bench last year. dunking everything. He's just an animal." The 6-foot-10, Macklin practiced 240-pound Macklin, with the team last who transferred to in a lot ofrespects we do have somewhat of a new team, year but could Florida after two not play due years at Georgetown,BillyDonovan to NCAA has been hailed as the inside presence rules. He admitted he would not the team has missed since Marreese Speights have been much help last year given his unfa_ left UF early for the NBA. As a sophomore in miliarity with the system and physical condi2007-08, Macklin averaged 3.4 points and 2.1 tioning, but that didn't make it easier to sit on rebounds while playing only 12.8 minutes per the sidelines. game in a crowded Hoyas frontcourt. "There was a time at practice last year when Caught between the departure of one natuI didn't have everything figured out," Macklin ral center and thearrival of another, the Gators said. "I was thinking about like, 'What am I struggled down low throughout the 2008-09 doing? This is tough. I'm sitting out a whole season. Alex Tyus, better suited to play powyear. I'm working for nothing.' er forward at 6-foot-8 and 220 pounds, was "Butthen when coach Donovan called me forced to start at center and match up with out, I started working toward that, and I start_ bigger, stronger opponents. ed seeing improvement from a lot of guys. So Tyus held his own in the post last year, I said, 'If I keep this up, we'll make a big imMatt Tripp/Alligator Staff Florida freshman guard Kenny Boynton immediately steps in as one of the Gators' top scorers. Boynton was a McDonald's High School All-American as well as the third-leading scorer in Florida high school history. Rivals.com ranked him the No. 12 overall recruit. MattTripp / AigatorStaff Florida center Vernon MackIn will finally take the court for the Gators after sitting out the 2008-09 season due to NCAA transfer rules. He spent two years at Georgetown. v tIet hottet~ty ~'~tq provement." Given the way opponents dominated UF in the post last year, the hype built up Macklin to be more than just an incoming big man who could fill a need. He became the light at the end of the tunnel -the Gators' eventual savior, a title he undeservedlyreceived and is still looking to shed. "Coach Donovan helped me out a lot on that. The media has put a lot as me being this savior," Macklin said. "It has nothing to do with me. .It's the whole team." But Macklin wasn't theonly one who had to deal with extreme expectations before taking the floor for Florida. The Scorer While Macklin was sitting on the Gators' bench last year, the team's second supposed savior was dominating defenses and breaking high school scoring records in South Florida. Boynton's reputation and list of accomplishments precedes him: a McDonald's AllAmerican, Rivals.com's No. 12 overall recruit in the class of 2009, a Class 6A state champion, a back-to-back AAU junior national champion and the third-leading scorer in Florida high school history. Boynton's reputation as a score-first guard led to the belief he would single-handedly make up for the departure of Calathes and Hodge. Those two comprised UF's starting backcourt and accounted for a third of the team's scoring last season. Like Macklin, Boynton won't be able to save the program on his own no matter how many points he scores or how well he adapts to all the roles he foresees himselfplaying. "He's not a savior. He's one guy, and he's a freshman," Donovan said. "He's going to be a good player here -and I have no doubts about that -but I think the expectation that he's going to be this total impact player would be totallyunfair to him." The hype only became more intense as Boynton's Florida debut drew closer. He averaged 33 points per game during his senior season to cap off his career at Plantation American Heritage High, and his new teammates have said he can get off any shot he wants one-onone. But the expectations don't bother Boynton. Far from it, actually. "I want to live up to them, so I just keep working so more people talk about me," Boynton said. The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Boynton brings a newfound confidence and swagger to a program in need of both after two disappointing seasons. But Donovanhasbeen most impressed by Boynton's ability to put aside the numerous accolades hereceived in high school and focus on making himself and his new team better. "Kenny's got unbelievable belief in himself, which is great, but there is a level of humility," Donovan said. "For a kid as highly profiled as him, he's really done a pretty good job of helping create even more chemistry on our team." Boynton knows his strength is putting points on the board, but he hopes to immediately establish himself at Florida as being more than just a scorer. He said he also wants to be recognized as a defensive specialist, leader and true point guard. This year, Donovan may ask his new doeverything guard to take on all of the above assignments. "If one day he wants me to go out and just be a defensive guy, then that's what I'm gonna do," Boynton said. "If he wants me to be a point guard this day, I'll do that. And if he wants me to shoot the next day, that's whtIl ~' do." The Attitude Even with a more traditional roster and a crop of talented new players, it's not entirely personnel that makes this year's Florida team different. It's also a top-down shift in philosophy and mentality. From Donovan to each of his players, the Gators have taken into account what held them back the last two years and focused on rectifying those problems. It started with a move Donovan and his staff made before practice even started: creating a tougher nonconference schedule. With matchups against Michigan State and Syracuse beforeSEC play begins, Donovan will test his new team early on. The last two years, he attempted to ease into the season -a move that resulted in a 3-14 record against top-50 RPI teams and an overconfident group of young players who would face a rude awakening during the conference slate. The schedule also includes a game against Xavier in the middle of SEC play. With their coach's commitment to turning around the program made clear by his offseason statement, the burden of improvement then fell to his veteran players. They had to make strides in terms of leadership and commitment to do their part. "The last couple years, we were real immature, and that's the bottom line," Werner said. "Being more mature is going to make it feel like a new group." Theiredeveloping maturity, along with the threat of losing their jobs to new players, created a competitive atmosphere that had been absent the last two years, affecting the team's younger players -even as early as offseason scrimmages. "Even in the pick-ups, you see people are more competitive," sophomore center Kenny Kadji said. "People don't want to get punked and stuff like that." But the newfound effort wouldn't mean quite as much had the Gators not gotten in better shape during the offseason. Eight of UF's 11 losses last year came by six points or fewer, and six were by four or fewer -something that motivated the team to improve its conditioning and endurance. "We've got a different feeling in the whole gym. Everyone's working sohard," Parsons said. "We've got conditioning tests. Everyone's passing those when more than half our team wasn't last year. We'recoming in here at 4 or 5 in the morning just working our tails off." Donovan said he struggled to get his team to put forth enough effort in practice last season. Now that his players are at least physically capable of keeping up with what's asked of them, he can finally focus on preparing his team for each game -and for a potential return to the national prominence the program reached earlier under his watch. "There are a lot of people who have a lot of questions about this team and what they can do and what they can become," Donovan said. "The exciting and challenging part is dealing with those things. "There are some things I'm seeing that at least make me feel like as a team we are moving in the right direction." Whethertheright directionleads the Gators to another NIT or back to the NCAA Tournament, this year -at the very least -things will be different.

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the independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc of Gainesville, Florida VOLUME 103 ISSUE 58 We Inform. You Decide. 7~YK 111 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Downtown festival to feature 250 artists By MEG WAGNER Alligator Contributing Writer Downtown Gainesville is trading traffic for pedestrians and paintings this weekend for the 28th annual Downtown Festival and Art Show. Organizers expect about 100,000 people to visit the outdoor art gallery over the course of the festival, which will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will showcase the work of about 250 artists, chosen from a pool of more than 650 people. "Gainesville is a culturally enriched community that embraces the arts," said Linda ranked the festival No. 27 on its list of the Piper, events coordinator for the City of nation's top 200 art shows. The list is comGainesville Department piled and ranked by artists, who vote on Around of Parks, Recreation and which festivals are most profitable. Gainesville Cultural Affairs. "There The downtown festival has been on the is so much to see, I suglist since 1996 and has risen in the rankings gest you plan to spend the whole day." This year, Sunshine Artist Magazine SEE FESTIVAL, PAGE 4 Most Americans favor texting ban 0 HOLCOMB: TEXTING WHILE DRIVING RIVALS DRUNKEN DRIVING. By SHAYNA TUCKER Alligator Contributing Writer -.Brooke Barber texts while driving. "Why call when you can text?" she said. "Plus, if you're on the phone, you can't listen to music." But most Americans don't share her view. Ninety-seven percent of Americans support a ban on texting while driving, according to a recent New York Times/CBS News poll. Texting while driving distracts the driver because concentration is on the conversation, and he or she can't react quickly enough, UF Police Department Capt. Jeff Holcomb said. Eighty percent also support a ban on talking on the phone while driving, according to the poll. Holcolmb feels texting is more dangerous than talking on the phone, though he feels both are unsafe. A law banning the two would make the roads safer, he said. Linda Crider, a bicycling and traffic safety expert at UF, said she would also support a ban. "You cannot depend on people to make good judgThomas Plevik/ Alligator ment as to what would be considered distracting them," Poorhouse on the Plaza she said. "Most think driving. doesn't require full conA pair of fake legs sticks out from boxes set up on the Plaza of the Americas Thursday as part of Actions! centration." UF Hunger and Homelessness Week, which runs from Nov. 15 to 21. Fifty percent of those polled said the punishment for texting and driving should be as severe as it is for drunken driving. SEE POLL, PAGE 4 STUDENT LIFE Students virtually plant, harvest crops on Facebook By AMANDA MILLIGAN Alligator Writer When UF junior Gloria Tavarez wakes up in the morning, she harvests her crops. Knowing what to plant next involves strategy. She considers how long each crop will take to grow, making sure they'll be ready to harvest in between classes. During these gaps in her schedule, she can dash to a computer lab and log into Facebook, home of FarmVille. However, she makes sure the lab isn't busy. She doesn't want to play a game while there's a line of people waiting -it's kind of embarrassing, she said. "You have to make sure no one's looking," she said. But to Tavarez, it's worth it. "It's kind of pathetic, but it's a lot of fun," she said. "At first I thought it was really boring, but then it got addicting." Tavarez said she logs in at least three times a day to check FarmVille, a Facebook application with more than 63 million active monthly users. UF students like Tavarez are part of this group, growing and harvesting virtual crops while earning coins and helping out neighboring farms. She said it's a fun distraction and a good form of procrastination. Christopher Sessums, a postdocSEE FARMVILLE, PAGE 4 San Diego Great Dane named world's tallest dog LOS ANGELES (AP) -A dog named Titan lived up to his name Thursday when he earned the title world's tallest dog. The 4-year-old white Great Dane from San Diego is blind, deaf, epileptic and undergoes acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments every three weeks, owner Diana Taylor said. "Titan is magical," she added. "He's low-key, calm and has a wonderful demeanor about him. He gets along with all dogs, even the tiny ones. The massive canine is often mistaken by young children for a horse or cow. Titan's official height, as measured by a veterinarian, is a hair over 3 feet tall from floor to shoulder. Titan weighs 190 pounds and doesn't stand on his hind legs because it isn't good for him. If he did, Taylor figures he would stand 80 or 82 inches tall. Today FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIEDS 9 Sunny CROSSWORD 13 74/49 SPORTS 14 visit www.alligator.org 0 Quarterback Tim Tebow (right) will be squaring off with South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier for the final time Saturday. UF heads to Columbia looking to finish 8-0 in conference play. See Story, Page 14.

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2, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 News Today LOCAL Foundation plans walk for suicide awareness Scott Sumrow was a National Honor Society member who dreamed of designing and building airplanes. He also suffered from depression. Shortly after his 18th birthday in 2001, Scott took his life. Since Scott's passing, more than 250,000 Americans have taken their lives -an average of 32,000 annually, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To reach out to survivors and bring awareness to the community, the foundation is hosting the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Westside Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Jacksonville's fourth Out of the Darkness walk was held on Oct. 24, but Saturday's event is Gainesville's first. Coordinators expect 75 people to attend. The 5K walk will raise awareness about depression, mental illness and the toll suicide takes on our society, said Kathy Sumrow, Scott's mother, Out of The Darkness Walk chairwoman and AFSP Florida First Coast Chapter Board chairwoman. Participants can walk in silence, share memories of loved ones or walk simply to remember, she said. All proceeds will go to the foundation for research, educational programs, community outreach and survivor support. "My favorite part has to be the support those who have lost someone to suicide feel and share," Sumrow said. "There is a special kinship at these events between those who have been brought together under such sad and tragic circumstances." Students enrolled in the Psychology of Suicide class are helping coordinate the event. "Suicide isn't a subject you can learn from a textbook," said psychology senior Sarah Mead. "There aren't really right answers." For event information or to volunteer, contact 904-891-4351 FORECAST TODAY ij SUN NY 74/49 SATURDAY SUN NY 80/50 or tlsumrow@bellsouth.net. If you or someone you know is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255). -HILARY SHEINBAUM Expo to highlight careers for women UF Students in Free Enterprise is hosting a Women's Career Expo today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Center for Innovation and Economic Development at Santa Fe College. The event consists of a panel discussion, resume and interviewing workshops and a career fair for women looking to re-enter the work force after a prolonged absence. Laura Bosco, one of the coordinators of the event, said she wanted to plan the event after her mom went through the process of finding a job. "That was something that I helped her with and saw some of the problems she went through," she said. The expo is hosting organizations that will give attendees advice from dressing for success to making transitions from one job to another. The participating organizations include FloridaWorks, 02B Kids!, the Gainesville Area Women's Network, TempForce of Gainesville and the Center for Business and Entrepreneur Incubator. Each organization will have a booth where participants can stop by and get information on things such as child care options, networking, and women's health and confidence. Jenny Seltzer, another coordinator for the event, said the expo's purpose is to make these organizations more accessible to local women. SUNDAY SUN NY 79/50 MONDAY SUN NY 80/58 TUESDAY riit SUN NY 80/58 "It's just kind of bringing the local community resources together with the women who need their services," Seltzer said. -ELIZABETH BEHIRMAN ON CAMPUS Ceramic arts club to sell pottery at Art Bash tonight UF's ceramic arts club, H.O.T. Clay, will have its final day of the student-made pottery sale today at the annual Art Bash from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Fine Arts Complex. Money raised helps the club pay for the costs of conferences and visiting artist workshops. All of the items on sale are handmade pieces created by club members. The pieces include cups, bowls and other various sculptures. H.O.T., which stands for "hand-built or thrown" (different pottery techniques) had a make-a-thon to prepare for the sale, said Jon Burns, a ceramics graduate student and member of H.O.T. Clay. The club members met for a few hours and made as many pieces as they could. There were about 500 pieces displayed Tuesday, Burns said. Prices range from $10 to $75, on average. The event is a way for the club to not only raise money, but to show off its members' work. "We feel it's really important the community knows what we do as artists," Burns said. -MARISSA LYONS The Alligator strives to be accurate and clear in its news reports and editorials. If you find an error, please call our newsroom at 352-376-4458 or send an e-mail to editor@ alligator.org. 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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 3 ON CAMPUS Local experts discuss climate change, clean energy By BRANDON BRESLOW Alligator Contributing Writer One of UF's newest organizations welcomed students to discuss issues of clean energy, global warming and carbon emissions with four local experts Thursday. "Clean Energy: When & How?" was sponsored by The Dynamo, a student-run group that encourages its members to conduct policy research and contribute to public debates. More than 50 attended the event in Pugh Hall. Lance Legel, president of the organization and moderator of the discussion, said he chose the topics of climate change and renewable energy for the panel to discuss because of their urgency and broad appeal. "Individuals can help and communities can help, but these problems are international," said Harald W. Kegelmann, CEO of Advanced Solar Technologies Inc. Other members of the panel included Sanford Berg Berg, director of water studies for UF's Public Utility Research Center; Panos M. Pardalos, a UF distinguished professor of industrial and systems engineering; and Sean McLendon, sustainability program manager for Alachua County. The panel spent a majority of the event discussing its own ideas of how technology and different levels of government can contribute to the solution of carbon emissions and global warming. Although their plans varied, panel members agreed that the entire planet will need to take part in solving these problems. "We have to roll up our sleeves, and we have to participate," McLendon said. "We are citizens that live in a democracy, and we have the ability to change our future." For more information on The Dynamo, visit the group's Web site at thedynamo.org. Campaign reminds county workers of on-the-job texting ban COURTS DISCUSSING WHETHER TEXTS ARE PUBLIC RECORD. ByCJ PRUNER Alligator Writer As Randall Reid and his wife were touring the Louvre Museum in Paris during a vacation last summer, his eyes fixed upon a classic statue depicting a man gazing into a marble cell phone. "Oh look, honey, he's texting," he joked as his wife, Connie, snapped a photograph of Reid, Alachua's county manager, striking the same pose with his own cell phone. Although it started off as a lighthearted jab at antiquity, the picture has now become the banner for a more serious message it's now being used in the city's campaign against text messaging while on the job. The phrase "Thou Shall Not Text," serves as a reminder to all 900 city employees to keep their fluttering fingers in check while on the clock. "I wanted to do something more than just a morning e-mail," Reid said. "I have a warped sense of humor." According to Reid, the ban Local is the city's way of leaning on News the safe side while the Florida Attorney General's Office and the courts decide whether text messages should be considered public record. After consulting with the city attorney, Reid believes that text messages should be considered as such. "It doesn't help if chief legal authorities don't take a position," he said. Although the message may appear daunting, Reid wants his employees to take an active role in the campaign. He has opened up the floor for employees to submit new ideas for the poster's caption. "We want to address this issue proactively," said Reid, who does not use text messaging. "We go to great strides to be open and transparent." *Now~ Mon-Sat LAP Open 11am -9pm TO Sun 12pm-9pm Grocery PC & MAC just Around the R EPAIR rn Corner -Kielbasa -Ham -Deli MeatCheese -Salads -Fish -Cakes -CandyPierogi C 1 MILE FROM UF & More NEXT TO GATOR TEXTBOOKS 3312 SW 35th Blvd '& Nxtt Koh's entrane [371$$ WE IVER .depbie SUN-WED 11AM-3AM 6726111 THURS, FRI & SAT FREE WIFI I1AM-4AM NEXT TO SWEETBAY WWW.JDOOBIES.COM 34TH ST. PLAZA

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4, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Art show ranks in top 30 FESTIVAL, from page 1_ over the past decade. This is the third year in a row that it is in the top 30. "When we were in the top 80, and the top 60, that was amazing. Twenty-seven is a dream come true," Piper said. As it has grown in popularity, the downtown festival has become increasingly competitive. "I've had to turn so many people down. Everyone wants a piece of the action," Piper said. "Fifteen years ago there were 160 booth spots and only 165 artists that applied." Preference is given to local artists, and during the selection process, those from Florida are given an extra point and Gainesville artists are given two extra points. "[The festival] is a way to showcase local art; that's the whole reason why it began," Piper said. Artists of all media will display paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, woodwork and other arts and crafts. Visitors can also expect live music and entertainment on three stages, a hands-on activity center where children can complete art projects, 50 booths from nonprofit organizations, a rock climbing wall and plenty of food vendors. Piper said the historic down"I've been to many art shows in the state of Florida, and what makes us so unique is our venue." Linda Piper Events coordinator for the department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs town setting is what makes the event so special. "I've been to many art shows in the state of Florida, and what makes us so unique is our venue," she said. "The festival is so large that it must be held when there's an away Gator [football] game, or there wouldn't be enough hotel rooms," Piper said. Visit go-rts.com for information on how thefestival will affect the bus system. 50 percent say texting, DUI penalties should match POLL, from page 1 Holcomb said that though he doesn't think the punishment for cell phone use should be as bad as driving under the influence, he does believe texting rivals it in level of danger. "While intoxicated, the driver is at least trying to concentrate, whereas with texting, driver's concentration is on the phone, [and] both hands are typically in use," he said. Crider compared the texting craze to the cultural addiction of smoking in the past. "We knew as a culture smoking wasn't good for us," she said. "It was harmful to our health and safety, yet everyone did it, so we maintained it as part of our way of life. We know certain driving behaviors are unhealthy and unsafe, yet everyone National does it so we News keep on." Crider said her motherhood and job teaching college students has made her aware of the tendency to follow the pack, regardless of whether young people see their behavior as unsafe. "Nothing-bad-will-happen-to-me syndrome prevails," she said. "As parents and teachers, we pray a lot." The application has 63 million active users FARMVILLE, from page 1 toral associate in educational technology, said FarmVille's agrarian nature might have something to do with its popularity. He said the United States has its roots in farming, which has the connotation of being something pure and positive. FarmVille also has the feel of being "green," he said, and its way of rewarding work with coins can instill a sense of affirmation in the user. "It affects us emotionally in a positive way," he said. "It makes sense that it would be popular." Sessums said online social gaming applications like FarmVille take the place of games people played as children, like kickball. Online gaming allows for this kind of social play, but it also lets the player switch roles or identities. Tavarez said she wanted to live on a farm when she was a kid, and with FarmVille, she's able to take care of a farm of her own. "It looks pretty, without the stink or the mess," she said. .While FarmVille involves a lot of features that are similar to real farming, Michael Gunderson, an assistant professor of food and resource economics, said it's not totally accurate. He said the main difference between the game and real farming is biological processes don't occur on a schedule. "You don't just show up, and it's ready to go," he said. Despite the discrepancies, he likes the application. He said people tend to think of agriculture as not requiring much education or savvy. 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6, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Editorial his week the world celebrated momentous changes in history, and America celebrated some changes of its own. By contrast, things have been a little slow around the Alligator; the most noteworthy thing to happen this week is the mysterious disappearance of the friendly rats that live in our walls (if you're reading this, we miss you). These epic world events only make the mundane state of affairs in Gainesville harder to bear. With that in mind, we are happy to present you with a don't-let-the-small-town-blues-get-youdown edition of. Darts & Laurels Because one day, we promise you'll graduate and move on to the real world (well, most of you). On Monday, somewhere in the real world, millions of people marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with celebrations and dominoes. One thousand giant dominoes were placed over the former site of the wall to symbolize its fall, and as we watched them topple we thought of only one thing. Ronald Reagan descending from the clouds, hammer in hand, destroying the Wall like an angry Thor. While George H.W. Bush got to watch the fall from the Oval Office, we all know who really brought these changes to Berlin, and that's why we would like to give an even-better-than-the-Hulksmash LAUREL to Ronald Reagan for bringing freedom to Germany, and the world, and the universe, forever. In America this week, a momentous event took place that will no doubt match the historical significance of those in Berlin (no, it's not the health care legislation). On Wednesday night, Lou Dobbs announced that he will be leaving his post as CNN's resident lunatic, seeking a "new way" to advocate his views. No longer will CNN viewers be plagued by opinion polls like, "Should the sleazy bureaucrats in Washington be allowed to continue stealing the money of hardworking Americans?" (98 percent no, 1 percent yes, 1 percent undecided). No longer will they see his groundbreaking investigative pieces, like the one about the thousands of filthy Mexican immigrants who bring leprosy into the U.S. each year (yes, he ran it. no, of course it's not true). But Lou needs some kind of outlet for his populist-rage, so we are forced to present a thanks-for-giving-Lou-a-job LAUREL to Fox News (in advance). Because if the speculation is true, and Lou plans to run for public office, our heads might just explode. .And Fox is where he belongs anyway. The Department of Darts and Laurels, inundated this week with gripping, important local news, has decided to bring you none of it, opting rather for cheap shots at local figures over mundane mistakes (notice a theme?). Last Friday, UF President Bernie Machen was driving in a downtown parking lot when he hit another car. Deciding that he "did not feel that there had been an accident," he fled without leaving a note, according to GPD spokesman Keith Kameg. For his hilarious cowardice, we throw a thought-you'd-getaway-with-it-didn't-you DART at President Machen. (If we were vengeful, it would be aimed at his car window.) Next up, three UF fraternities are in trouble for allegedly allowing underage drinking at events over the summer and early fall. In one case, the line really may have been crossed, as one fraternity is accused of giving alcohol to two 17-year-old girls, one of whom was rushed to the emergency room after vomiting in a SNAP van. For denying the charges, claiming the girls entered uninvited and were "breaking and entering," we throw an own-up-to-the-beer-bong DART at Sigma Phi Epsilon. On Wednesday, about 240 people showed up at University House apartments on Northwest 13th Street for what was an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest massage chain. For the shameless self promotion, and for falling so short of your goal (even with the Hooters girls out in force), we have to throw an epic-massage-fail DART at University House. That's it for this week. Go make some real news, Gators! a ll te independent forida alligator R 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 include the 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.a Iigator.org/opinions %j4j O (fZT-k WOL YOU 08oQ9 AP 10 bE PoT2 0C)3 C / PIN I-TII J / / I fr~ltYCr PJAZ PC16077 dSm~k iNq4PPt Pqp4 bAr&JC/O -b QbLIOUL 6s&IOoot csxf Guest column Muslim beliefs not reflected in shooting M ay Peace be Upon You. My name is Nora Zaki, and I am a student at UF. I am also a Muslim. After hearing about the mass shooting by Maj. Nidal Malik Hassan at Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 1 was shocked and upset. I want to express some comments from a Muslim perspective about this event. First, I want to express my sincere condolences to the victims of this horrible incident. Muslims pray five times a day, and so after each prayer, I will ask God to help the families of the victims and the Fort Hood community. I also express my prayers for the family of Hassan, for I am sure they are dealing with a hard time too. Second, I want to express my disgust and shame for what Hassan did. I know that the media will portray the unfortunate fact that he is a Muslim, and I have already seen him being labeled a Muslim terrorist onnews Web sites. The Council on American Islamic Relations was the first Muslim organization to denounce the act. The statement said, "No political or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted the all-volunteer Army that protects our nation. American Muslims stand with our fellow citizens in offering both prayers for the victims and sincere condolences to the families of those killed or injured." The circumstances regarding Hassan's harassment by fellow military members is unfortunate and discriminatory. But no one has a right to take the lives of innocent people. And that goes for soldiers fighting the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, too. I am sure Hassan was upset by the fact that many innocent Muslims are killed by U.S. soldiers, but that doesn't justify him killing some people at Fort Hood, regardless of whether they are Muslim. I just hope Muslim Americans realize how lucky they are to live in America. Truly, what a great country this is. I was born and raised here and have taken it for granted until I've learned more about how other Muslims are treated in other Muslim minority countries, and even Muslim majority Nora Zaki countries. I don't agree with all of U.S. Speaking Out foreign policy, but I respect the values this nation was founded on, and I respect America. In fact, these values are complementary to Islam. I would like to end with a historical story, an encounter between different peoples. During the time when the Prophet Muhammad was revealing his message in Mecca, the most powerful clan realized that his message was challenging its unfair social order and polytheism, which led to lucrative business for the clan. So some of Muhammad's followers emigrated to Abyssinia, in modern-day Ethiopia. The Abyssinian king, who was a Christian, was known for his tolerance and "being respectful and fair with his people," writes Tariq Ramadan, author of "In the Footsteps of the Prophet." Some emissaries from the clan that tried to persecute the Muslims tried to magnify the differences of the Muslims and Christians by presenting them to the the Abyssinian king. The Muslims told the king about their religion, and he heard the meaning of what they said: "Their God is the same, whatever the differences between their texts and our beliefs; their values of respect and justice are the same, whatever the discrepancies between the religions' text.' The king heard and welcomed those believers of another faith," Ramadan wrote. Muslims in America can relate to this story. America has allowed Muslims to live their lives seeking opportunity while maintaining their faith. Of course hardships and some unfairness exists, but Muslim Americans should be thankful nonetheless. Let me end with this: Muslims are people who can do terrible things. Islam is a beautiful and perfect religion, but a few Muslims have distorted its teachings. Please do not confuse the religion with its followers because they can be completely different. "And be patient in adversity: for verily, God does not fail to requite the doers of good!" -Quran 11:115. Nora Zaki is a UF student. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Should texting Monday's question: Would you 4% YES while driving be banned? pay $100 to see Brett Ratner? 96% NO 97 TOTAL VOTES Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org CA WT )A)

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Kava can cause liver damage I am astounded that your reporter would give a green light to anyone promoting kava. The herb can cause serious liver problems. The coffee "professor" who has been researching kava for 11 years should have advised the reporter about the numerous lawsuits against companies selling this stuff. Terry Polevoy, MD Ontario, Canada resident Herbal tea can react with prescriptions As a third-year pharmacy student, I wanted to remark on your article concerning kava. Many patients don't believe herbals and supplements are medications, so they fail to tell their doctor that they are taking them. However, many herbals, kava included, cause significant interactions with many common medications. In some cases, not being aware that an herbal product can interact with a medication can be life threatening if there are no symptoms of drug inefficacy. So please be careful when taking what may seem to be a harmless herbal. Crystal Mason UF pharmacy student U U Alligator balances fraternity coverage "Republicans aren't actually conservative," I am writing this letter to commend the Spieler asks what the conservative principles Alligator on the way in which it reported the are. I would like to try to answer that. Conserstory "Fraternities charged with providing vatism operates off the ideas of personal freealcohol to minors." Contrary to the way in dom, limited government interference in the which stories involving the Greek community daily lives of its citizens and a strong capitalist are typically reported, this article displays the society. It also stands for fiscal responsibility relevant conflicting viewpoints inherent in any and strong national defense. The government news story. Hopefully the level of journalistic shouldn't help those who aren't willing to help quality present in this story will continue to themselves. Sorry to bust your ideological be present in all of the Alligator's future news bubble, but there are people who, no matter articles, particularly stories regarding events how much help you give them, will continue that are crucial to the daily lives of hundreds to be self-destructive, make bad decisions and of young men. I applaud the effort to contact contribute nothing to society. They should not each of the relevant organizations. be given a free ride on everyone else's dollar. While I'm disappointed that your newspaAs far as President Barack Obama failing, per sees fit to print a story regarding charges it is not so much a desire for the man himself that, if it lacked the involvement of fraternities, to fail but rather a desire for his ideology to would never have gotten the attention of the fail. What ideology you ask? Rampant governwriters, I am proud that you saw fit to do it ment spending, redistribution of wealth, unwith some sense of journalistic responsibility. warranted taxation, government restrictions Now, when can I expect stories regarding the on constitutional rights and a mentality that hundreds of non-Greek-affiliated UF students the freest and most generous nation on Earth charged with alcohol-related crimes as well as owes every other country an apology. those who face UF Student Conduct and ConSo please, Mr Spieler, avoid gross generalflict Resolution sanctions? izations. For every conservative you point out Albert Berdellans who feels we should end Medicare and highUFstudent way spending, I can point out a liberal who feels we should have full governmental conU U U trol of the private sector and wishes to institute communism. Letter generalizes conservative principles In response to Frederic Spieler's letter, Sean Gellis UFstudent T-shirt displays offensive messages On Tuesday night, The Laboratory, a local bar/cafe on University Avenue, unveiled its new promotional T-shirts. One of the T-shirt designs was offensive and misogynistic, portraying a woman's buttocks (her face was not shown) as she was entangled in tentacles. The accompanying caption read, "The Laboratory: more fun than a night in Japan!" Not only does this image objectify the female body, but it blatantly conveys rape imagery. Despite vocal protests from myself and two other female patrons of the establishment (and likely some silent protests), owner Larry Bruce continued to promote the shirt with its misogynistic imagery. Bruce states that only two shirts were made as "gags" and were given away, not sold; however, this does not mollify the offensive nature of the shirt, and the notions that female objectification and rape are a "gag" magnify the ignominy of the shirt. In addition to its offensiveness, the image perpetuates violence toward women, a trend on the rise. According to the Parents Television Council, violence toward women on television has increased 120 percent in the last five years. Promoting a business using rape imagery and objectifying women is unacceptable. I want Bruce to recall the offensive shirts and issue a public apology. Until then, I am boycotting The Lab and will unabashedly tell this story. Desi Krell UFgrad student The Board of Directors of Campus Communications, Inc., publisher of alligator and @I IIJ1 gahorg announces the openingsfor 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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8, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 PICKS, from page 14 can score on the Alabama defense. Plus, Phil Kegler hates fun, football and America, so there's no way any of his picks are going to hit this weekend. -KYLE MAISTRI Now, on to the picks! In first place for the second straight week with a 54-45 record is Kyle "I'm going to go slip into a coma" Maistri, whose body shut down and immune system failed after playing two short hours of flag football Wednesday afternoon. Nipping at his heels at 52-47 (because he's short and Kyle's heels are at eye level) is Bobby "I didn't get enough nap time" Callovi, who refused to wake up before 10 a.m. to podcast today. It's not our fault your babysitter forgot to warm up your bottle before putting you to sleep Thursday. We told her to dab a drop of alcohol on your gums to ease the teething pains. The last picker above .500 at 51-48 is the Tampa Tribune's Mike "Muphy's Law" DiFerdinando, who lives his life by that standard: anything that can go wrong, will. We don't want to say he worries about everything, but he's been freaking out about whether or not the sun will rise for the past week. Sitting in fourth place at 48-51 is Mike "Starbucks makes me gassy" McCall, who loaded up on coffee for his test and then unloaded on his classmates. At least he didn't save it for the long trip to Columbia. In a tie for fifth at 46-53 is the Gainesville Sun's Ed "Hola, mami" Aschoff, who is attending LATIN LADIES NIGHTv @ 101 DOWNTOWN. Como se dice, "Once you go black, you never go back"? Tied with Ed is the Florida Times-Union's Mike "How can we insult such a kind, elderly man?" DiRocco, who is old and short. We're on deadline and uncreative. Enjoy! Free falling to seventh place at 44-55 is Phil "Kontact" Kegler, who bulldozed one of our copy chiefs during our Veterans' Day flag football game. Kegs obviously wasn't clear on the rules, resulting in a collapsed lung for our poor friend. In eighth place at 43-56 is Jeremy "What's it like to write a check for $30K?" Fowler, who broke the rules of conversation with Urban Meyer. Never talk about politics, religion or money. He didn't ask you what it was like to write that $6.49 check for got2b glued styling spiking glue, did he? In ninth place at 40-59 and closing in on last is Joe "Do you look for holes when you run?" Goodman, who was proud to get Tim Tebow to say, "Yeah, I look for the holes," in a quote. Way to go, Joe. Holding down his usual position in dead-last place at 38-61 is Ben "I'm totally Mr. December" Volin, who was disappointed to be left out of the Nice Jewish Guy calendar. His wardrobe: a yarmulke and nothing else. WVU (+9) at CINC UT (+4.5) at MISS UK (-3) at VAND IOWA (+17) at OSU STAN (+11) at USC BAMA (-12) at MSU AUB ( 4.5) at UGA UTAH (+ 19.5) at TCU ND (+7) at PITT UF (-15.5) at SC WVU (+9) at CINC UT (+4.5) at MISS UK (-3) at VAND IOWA (+17) at OSU STAN (+11) at USC BAMA (-12) at MSU AUB ( 4.5) at UGA UTAH (+19.5) at TCU ND (+7) at PITT UF (-15.5) at SC KM CING MISS UK IOWA USC BAMA UGA UTAH PITT UF MDR CINC UT UK OSU USC MSU AUB TCU PITT UF 13C WVU UT UK IOWA STAN BAMA UGA TCU ND UF PK CINC UT UK IOWA USC MSU AUB UTAH ND UF MDF WVU UT UK IOWA STAN BAMA AUB TCU ND UF MM WVU UT UK IOWA USC MSU AUB UTAH PITT UF JF JA WVU WVU UT UT VAND UK OSU IOWA USC STAN BAMA MSU AUB AUB UTAH UTAH ND ND UF SC EA WVU MISS UK IOWA USC BAMA UGA UTAH PITT SC BV CINC UT UK IOWA STAN MSU UGA UTAH ND SC I / NJURY ____ REPORT statistical breakdown FLORIDA SOUTH CAROLINA -OUT 35 Points Per Game 21.3 DT Brandon Antwine (shoulder) 10.1 Points Allowed Per Game 20.4 CB Moses Jenkins (concussion) 198 Passing Yards Per Game 246 WR Carl Moore (back) CB Jeremy Brown (back) 240.7 Rushing Yards Per Game 121.6 S Dorian Munroe (knee) 134.4 Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 160.1 -QUESTIONABLE RB Mike Gillislee (hamstring) -PROBABLE LB Brandon Hicks (hamstring) 0 I * 2nd ANNUAL TALENT SHOW Doors Open at 6:30pm Rion Ballroom November 14, 2009 DON'T DRINK & DRIVE 98 51/113 (45%) 34/126 (27%) 33/43 (44%) 12/15 (27%) +4 Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game 3rd Down Conversions 3rd Down Defense Red Zone Scoring Efficiency (TD %) Red Zone Defense (TD%) Turnover Margin 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 otters 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. V org alligatr 145.6 58/145 (40%) 55/145 (38%) 28/36 (44%) 26/31(55%) -1 NUMBERS Percent of games won 81 by Florida under Steve Spurrier. Percent of games won 85 by Florida under Urban Meyer. Seasons for the Gators 0 with fewer than nine wins under Spurrier or Meyer. SEC titles won by the Gators under Spurrier or Meyer. 63 Games it took Spurrier to get to 50 SEC wins, tied for sixth fastest in SEC history. Games it took Meyer to get to 50 SEC wins, tied for the fastest. INJURY -OUT DE Dev n Taylor (sternum) OL Kevin Young (knee) DT Kenny Davis (ankle) OL Terrence Campbell (neck) WR Dion LeCorn (leg) -QUESTIONABLE= DE Cliff Matthews (shoulder) -PROBABLE S Chris Cull ver (shoulder) OL Jarriel King (concussion) A

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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Classifieds FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 Furn42" 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 C, r 0 "i "191" 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) $500/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 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. 11-2310-1 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 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 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 Affordable Living & Close to Campus Huge 2's available for only $678 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@@ Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-5382181. 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 *POLOS Three Pools! Three Bus Routes! Two Jucuzzis! 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 *aWaive 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. 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 0 SPYGLASS 0 Individual Leases: Furniture Packages Inc 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 BRAND NEW REDUCED RATES! 1's, 2's, 3's Inclusive Pkgs Available Pet Friendly! Immediate or Fall Move In 352-374-3866 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 75-2 12-9Action 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 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. WALK TO CAMPUS 1BRs from $550 2BRs from $600 Sun Bay s Sun Key s 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, 1s from $575 $0 M/I Fees, Pet Friendly 371.7777 CollegeParkUF.com 12-9-09-75-2 5 Check out our apartments. Priced from $400-$525. Close to shopping & university. 5 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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10, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 For Rent For Rent For Rent 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 1bdr. from $435 $300 Amex card 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 $435 $300 Amex card. 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 Dec 1st. 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! 2BR 1 BA Apts $600/Mo First Month Free! Beautiful, spacious 3/2 5 B Aks to UF, Central H &Air condo, centrally located 1.5 miles from UF. Laundry Fac. Carpet, Pets Allowed. VERY LOW UTILITIES! Pool, W/D. Quiet; no 829Sw 5th Avenue. pets, please. Reduced to $975. Exit Realty Call Merrill Management Inc. Producers 352-316-6842. 10-20-09-7-2 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 $550/month Large 2/1 Apt close to UF/ 2BR 1 BA, Carpet, Window A/C, Shands W/D hookup,D/W, balcony No pets Nat gas ht. 1 BLK to UF $600/Mo 625 SW 11th Ln Call 352-231-3002 or 1216 SW 3rd Avenue. Call email hodgeproperties@cox.net 11-16-09Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 15-2 X10 11-25-09-13-2 2901 NW 14th Street Working at Shands or VAnice 2/1 @ 1 BR 1 BA Apt Near Sams Summit House across the street. $700/mo + Club. Carpet, Window A/C, $200 dep. Call 352-8430-0220 to see. 11Nat gas ht. Inclds Wtr, Swg, 25-21-2 pst contrl and garbage. $425/Mo Rental Refs a must! Call $550 Roomy 2/1.5 townhalf,Shands Merrill Management Inc arealaundromat plus wd hookup,adjacent to 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 Ag campus, city busses,your fenced yard. quiet, nice, affordable.900 s.f. 3BR House for rent 386-972-4115. Moritae@yahoo.com Wood floors, front/back porch. 2035 NW 35th 11-18--09-15-2 Ave. Close to UF, SFC busline. $750/mo. Available now. Flex lease. 352-318-8822 Baxter Cottage 11-13-09-5-2 2BR/ BA UBrght pucea, 01cmW ete Avremod3bd/2ba home for rent. Fireplace, huge kitchdCent AC/Ht,wood flrs, DW, W/D, NS, en, walk-in closets, backporch w/ garden, eled, $650+util. A r4 l large yard w/ creek, great view, 2 car garage. NPets. $650+util. ATucker458@aol.com Any pets welcome. 1475 w/o utilities. 56111-30-21-2 818-0103. 11-13-09-4-2 WWW.BIKETOUF.COM Move In Ready. Close to Campus and 1 BR from $575 Shands 1,2,3,& 4 bedrooms & individual 2 BR from $625 leases. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rent3 BR from $745 als.campusrealtygroup.com 12-9-09-20-2 Tan ning*Fitness*Ten nis*Pool Washer/Dryer*Pets Welcome! Two bedroom one bath condo for only $450 Call us for a tour! 377-7401 per month. Move in ready. On busline. 12-9-09-40-2 Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. Will not last long. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! rentals.campusrealty.org 12-9-09-20-2 Sundowne u r$ dr.e r$ $475-Female only for 1/1 in 3/3 Campus Studio from $439 lbdr. from $ View Condos. Furnished living/dining, Walk to Butler Plaza W/D,3rd Floor Unit, Newly built. Bedroom Ph. 377-2596 www.gremco.com furn available. Lease ends July 2010. Walk 11-30-09-85-2 to campus, shands, VA. 727-776-7098 1124-10-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Courtney Greens 2 BR / 2.5 BTH Townhouse Totally Renovated 1 bdr. from $599 Kensington North -3870 SW 20th Ave. 1 MONTH FREE! Near Oaks Mall BRAND NEW tile & carpet, W/D, D/W, Ph. 375-3077 www.gremco.com INCLUDES utils & ethernet, pets welcome 11-30-09-85-2 Only $800/mo. Call 561.251.5425 11-2309-8-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! 2 BR 2.5 Bath Townhouse behind UF Hilton Ashton Square off of 34th St. Washer/Dryer $600 Call 3522/2 from $739 3/2 from $799 860-2202 11-20-7-2 1 MONTH FREE! Huge floorplans. W/D hookup Near Oaks Mall 2/2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS CONDO -$750 Ph.333-1120 www.gremco.com Avail Dec. 2009 or Spring 2010. 11-30-09-85-2 Gladys or Dan at 786-201-1158 or 305-4917333. OR gladysazocar@yahoo.com 11COTTAGE 1 BR/1BA w/carport 19-09-6-2 $500/mo Near university in historic district. Call 352-332-8481 11-18-09-10-2 0 3BR/1BA HOUSE ____________________________ 819 NW 10th Ave $850/mo S 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE 1 Block to UF! GREAT LOCATIONS 7209 SW 45th Pl. $600/mo 1 BR and 2BR Apts. See our list at No pets. Call Geri 352-538-1114 11-30-09www.merrillmanagement.net 10-2 or call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 xlO 11-25-09-13-2 Dramatically reduced rent of $350 for 1 BR downtown townhouse. Sublease could start 3BR 1.5 BA with family Room anytime after mid December. Vaulted ceilTile Floors, Laundry Room, ings, huge bedroom with private bathroom. Central H & Air, Carport Call 352-870-5004 11-30-10-2 319 NW 16th Avenue Close to UF. Lg rm in a nice NW home. $800/Mo. Call Merrill Management Fenced back yard. 375/mo. Washer/dryer. Inc 352-372-1494 11-25-09-13-2 Cable internet/TV. Mike 352-316-3930 1119-09-5-4 2BR 1BA Apt 1BLK TO UF! Grad II Apts Special: $675/Mo FIRST MONTH FREE MILLRUN CONDO Central H & Air, Dishwasher Close to UF, cute & clean 2BD/2BA 1236 Sw 4th Avenue. Call 1000sq ft, storage/laundry room with W/D Merrill Management Inc hk-ups, pool. Pets considered. Rent $695/ 352-372-1494 xlO 11-25-09-13-2 mo Phone (352) 359-8311 12-9-09-17-2 THlE GIFT GUIDE 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 students, faculty and staff looking for graduation gifts and holiday shopping. Feature your gift items on our themed pages! Deadline: Friday, November 1 3 Run Date: Friday, November 20 Call your sales rep today: 352.376.4482 i heidependent Ilrid alligator 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 Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the Alligator Classifieds. 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 Sublease 1BR/1BA in a 4/4 at Gainesville Place. $399/mo. furnished with W/D. Utilities, internet, and cable included. Available January-August Call (727)804-4765 11-19-5-3 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 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 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 I

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR,11 Real Estate Real Estate l Furnishings Computers MotorcyclesMopeds 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 LUXURYNEWCONSTRUCTION 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 4Br 2Ba Foreclosure! $11,500! Only $217/ Mo! 5% down 15 years @ 8% apr. Buy, 3 Br $199/Mo! for listings (800)366-9783 ext 5798 11-13-1-5 FORECLOSED ONLINE HOME AUCTION 800+ Homes I BIDS OPEN 11/16 Open House: 11/7, 14 & 15 View Full Listings & Details Auction.com REDC I BrkrCQ1031187 11-13-1-5 FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 300+ FLORIDA Homes Auction: Dec 5 REDC I View Full Listings www.Auction.com RE No. CQ1031187 11-13-1-5 LAND BARGAIN 21+ AC Only $89,900 Beautifully wooded acreage close to FL/GA border. Enjoy end of road privacy! Perfect for weekend getaway/ cabin in woods/ horse farm. Possible subdivide. Excellent financing. Call owner now (912)674-0320 www.GAforest.com 11-13-1-5 FORECLOSED ONLINE HOME AUCTION 800+ Homes I BIDS OPEN 11/16 Open House: 11/7, 14 & 15 View Full Listings & Details Auction.com REDC I BrkrCQ1031187 11-13-1-5 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 Copyrighted Material Available from Commercial News Providers 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 **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 Computers CASH PAID: Laptops & Cameras Parts & Repair Mac & PC laptops AC adapters Joel 336-0075 www.pcrecycle.biz 12-9-09-74-7 40 C IMlP U TE R5S 12-9-74-7 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 Bicycles 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 SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W UNIV AVE (DOWNTOWN) 12-9-74-9 al For Sae *@@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 METAL ROOFING TAX CREDIT! 40 yr Warranty. Direct from manufacturer. 30 colors in stock Quick turnaround. Delivery available. Gulf Coast Supply & Manufacturing, (888)393-0335 www.gulfcoastsupply.com 11-13-1-10 ALL CASH VENDING! Do you earn $800 in a day? 25 Local Machines and Candy $9,995. (888)629-9968 B02000033 CALL US: We will not be undersold! 11-13-1-10 **ADT, FREE Home Security System! ($850 Value.) Purchase Monitoring Services & $99 Activation. That's It! PLUS Remote & Panic Alert FREE. (888)511-5869. 11-13-1-10 %1 CyCies peds ***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 ***GatorMoto*** Largest Scooter Store in Town! Run by Gator Grads! New scooters starting at$999. No legit shop can beat these prices! lyr Warranties included. 376-6275GatorMoto.com 12-9-0975-11 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 12-9-09-75-11 ***www.B~uyMyScooter.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 Gville'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 @00000 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 OF Autos OFAST CASH FOR ALMOST ANY CARS S ORunning or not!0 NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS SOver 15 yr svc to UF students OCall 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

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12, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 Autos[ Help Wanted Help W Help Wanted Help Wanted 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 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 1999 Honda Civic $200! 2001 Nissan Altima $350! 2003 VW Jetta $400! POLICE IMPOUNDS! for listings call (800)366-9813 ext9271 11-13-1-12 W Wanted LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: Gold Diamonds Gems Class Rings 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. IVE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC! Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a replacement in the Alligator Classifieds! 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 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 ,tthe indepnde lorid1, aliigatir 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,FI 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 $STUDENTS GET CASH ON THE SPOT$ 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 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. 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 12-9-0982-14 STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid survey takers needed. Gainesville. 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys 129-09-73-14 Graduate debt-free. Earn cash while attending college. For a confidential interview call 1-800-577-2021 & please leave your name & number TWICE 12-9-68-14 0%ont TeUlt UIU GTM M__61takIca Specializing in Collision repairs on all makes Mention this ad and receive special discount 33 SE 13th Road www.GT-motorcars.com 371-0215 Breakthrough product, everyone wants it, eveyone needs it. 50% commissions paid bi-monthly. For an interview, call 1-800-5772021 12-9-68-14 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 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 North Gainesville Baptist Church Independent & Missionary www.ngbcfl.org Heritage Park bldg 3401 NE 34th St 352-388-9050 ME, @hld New Life Community Chapel International Day: Celebrating Our Uniqueness Sunday Oct. 18 : 10:30 AM to NOON International Dinner, guest speakers and music All are welcome, but space is limited. RSVP by Oct 15 New Life Community Chapel Westside Park Rec. Center Sundays at 10:30 AM www.newlifecommunitychapel.org phone: (352) 214-4462 Episcopal Chapel House Chapel of Incarnation Chapel of Incarnation www.ufchapelhouse.com 2 weekly communion services, lovely garden, sweet fellowship, holy fun! 352-372-8506 Creekside Community Church College Bible Study, Sun 7pm Prayer and Praise, Wed 7:30pm Worship Service, Sun 1 0:30am For more info email Mary at madmadamoo@gmail.com pw~i~ Quality child caring center is looking for dedicated 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 Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the Alligator Classifieds. 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 aulff Aoavi Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Student Center -Your home away from home. -Friday Night Live! -Services & Shabbat Dinner. -7:30pm ALL FALL -352-336-5877; 2021 NW 5th Ave. -(5 blocks north of the stadium) -www.JewishGator.com Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Imagine a religion embracing many different beliefs. including yours. Join us on Sunday at 11 AM 4225 NW 34th St. Info: 377-1 669 or www.uufg.org and Facebook, Twitter, YouTube zhuflo Gator Wesley Foundation Sunday worship 11 am at the Presbyterian and Disciples of Christ Student Center 1402 W. Univ. Ave. with FREE lunch to follow. Thursday evening the Gatering/Bible Study 8pm. Office located 104 NW 1 4th Street. For full schedule of events visit gatorwesley.com Trinity Metropolitan Community Church Offering truely open and GLBTS? inclusive Christian worship. Sunday Worship, 10:15a.m. 11604 SW Archer Road For info: mccgainesville.org Or call: (352) 495-3378 'Tearing Down Walls; Building Up Hope" Universal Faith Ministries Universal Faith Ministries Inc invites you to our open session Bible Teachings Tues at 7pm Night of prayer Fri at 7pm and YARD WORK Mowing. Car detailing. Pool maintenance. Back up shipping. Errands. Miscellaneous duties. Must have a valid drivers license and good driving record. Own vehicle. 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 experience 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 I Sunday worship at 11 am 1930 NE Waldo Rd Gainesville You may call 352-505-3005 University City Church of Christ Gators for Christ campus ministry college group meets at University City church on Sundays at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 7pm -practical application from God's word, plus service projects, large group events, free meals, and much morel. (directions and events calendar at www.gatorsforchrsist.org) Faith Presbyterian Church 1 Oam Worship -Lunch Following 9am Sunday School 5916 NW 39th Avenue Phone: 352-377-5482 www.fpc-gnv.org First Presbyterian Church www.1stpc.org Sunday Worship: Early service-8:30am Chapel, Worship-1 0:55am Sanctuary College Ministry: College Cafe-Following 10:55am worship service. Free homecooked meal. Trajectory-Wednesday night 7:30-9:30pm. Discipleship studies, Recreational activities, Missions and Evangelism. "Set the Trajectory of your life on Christ" Redemption Orthodox Presbyterian Church Christ-centered preaching Joyful traditional worship Rev Joel Fick, Pastor Meets: 7th Day Adventist Church 2115 NW 39th Avenue Worship at 10:30am Evening Instruction at 6:00pm www.redemptionopc.org 327-8127 G u i d el,

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 13 J Help Wanted Help Wanted f Help Wanted Services Health Services 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 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 lnternship@352media.com for details! 1119-09-10-14 Spring Programming Internship! 352 Media Group is seeking talented students with experience in Web programming and development. Interested? Email Internship@352media.com for details! 1119-10-14 GET PAID TO TAKE NOTES! Email your course listing and a brief description about yourself to ufl@sharenotes.com 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 12-909-20-14 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 + commission. Send resume to jobs@nationaltechmark.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, relational 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. 11-2309-10-14 Finish the crossword over one of our great daily lunch specials! 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Sports FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 ALLIGATOR www.allIigator.org/sports Picks Column SITE: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, S.C., (cap. 80,250) KICKOFF: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. TV: CBS We're nearing the home stretch of this year's picks column, and maybe picking against the spread wasn't such a good idea. In alligatorSports Brand Picks Columns past, our writers would routinely put up impressive win-loss records, with under-.500 performances as tangibly real as guest picker Ben Volin's chances of finishing above .500 this year. Only three of us are above .500, and leader (and genius) Kyle Maistri is threatening to become the first to go 10-games over. Of course, if you take out the "qualified" beat writers, the alligatorSports guys aren't doing too bad except for our editor The genius and the disappointment will now argue the upcoming Alabama-Mississippi State game. MISSISSIPPI STATE WILL COVER THE +12 SPREAD BECAUSE .Alabama will suffer a letdown after clinching the SEC West. The Crimson Tide have also shown an ability to allow lesser opponents to stick around much like the Gators. Plus, Dan Mullen needs a signature win in his first season after falling short against LSU, Georgia Tech and Houston at home. It'll be two teams that love to run the ball, so I see the Bulldogs keeping it close. -PHIL KEGLER ALABAMA WILL COVER THE -12 SPREAD BECAUSE .the Crimson Tide are looking to make a point. After close wins against LSU and Tennessee in their last two games, the Bulldogs are the perfect red-headed stepchild for big, bad 'Bama to beat the crap out of. Unless Johnthan Banks has a couple interception returns in him, I don't see any way Mississippi State SEE PICKS, PAGE 8 UF FOOTBALL Tebow faces Spurrier for final time taa< v
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 15 Basketball Jones By EUGENIO TORRENS Alligator Staff Writer etorrens@alligator org Everyone in the Colonial Center on Jan. 27, 2008, knew the ball was going to Jordan Jones with one second left. "I love the pressure situations," Jones said. She got open two steps behind the threepoint line and let the ball go. Swish. Unfortunately for Jones and the South Carolina Gamecocks, time expired before the ball left her hand. Florida won 60-57. "We knew we were inheriting a kid that could hit the game shot," UF assistant coach Brenda Kirkpatrick said. Fast forward to the present. UF will host Stetson tomorrow to open its 2009-2010 season. In addition to four incoming freshmen, one more new player will be donning orange and blue: Jones. The Gamecock turned Gator transferred from USC in the summer after her freshman season in Columbia, S.C. She didn't go far, making the 6-hour trip south to Gainesville to stay in the Southeastern Conference. "I think that's the toughest conference in basketball," Jones said. Because of NCAA rules regarding transfers, Jones had to sit out last season. It was a trying ordeal for her, physically and even more so mentally. "It's almost like every day blended together because every day I would come in, I'd go to practice, then I'd leave and get home and there was nothing really to look forward to," Jones said. BIRTHING COMPETITIVENESS Growing up, Jones competed with her brother Tanner, now 18, in just about everything. And it's not hard to see where that competitive spirit came from. "Everyone likes to win a lot in our family," Jordan and Tanner's mother, Angela Jones, said. "You either get good at it, or you're real unhappy for a while because someone beats you. "I feel like I'm a completely different player than I was my freshman year at South Carolina." Jordan Jones UF redshirt sophomore guard The pairing competed in everything: basketball, baseball, Monopoly, checkers, video games. If one was crossing the street, the other might walk a bit faster. Then the other would walk faster, until walking turned into sprinting. Anything the two could find a way to compete in, they did. "My mom always said I would quit if I wasn't winning," Jones said. "I don't think I'll ever admit that he can beat me in something. Maybe he had his lucky days." Jones remembered living on a cul-de-sac, playing basketball with Tanner until the front light of the house came on which meant it was time to come inside. And though Jones' eventual claim to fame would be basketball -she averaged 14 points per game for the No. 1 high school basketball team in the nation her senior year at Collins High School -her first sport was softball, which she started playing at the age of 2. By the age of 11, Jones was the pitcher on Tanner's baseball team. So when Jones showed interest in basketball in sixth grade, it came as a surprise to her mother. It was evident Jones had some innate basketball talent. By the end of her sixth grade year, she was the leading scorer on the team. "I'm always amazed at her desire to be as good as she can be," Angela said. FRESHMAN THIRTEEN Emerging from the high school basketball scene as the 50th best player in the nation, according to Sports Illustrated and Rise Magazine, it may have been no surprise that Jones landed in the SEC, one of the toughest conferences -if not the toughest -in women's college basketball. She signed as a Gamecock under thenhead-coach Susan Walvius. Rather than being ushered in slowly, Jones was thrust into a starting role at USC against stiff SEC competition. "I really wasn't sure if I belonged," she said. A shooter by nature, she was asked to play the point, something she hated at first and did only because it was demanded of her. It didn't prevent Jones from making an impact. In her freshman year, she led the Gamecocks in scoring, netting 13.1 points -ninth among all SEC players. With an ability to shoot it from deep range, she led the SEC and was third in the country with 3.03 three-pointers per game. The Gamecocks ended the season 16-16 and on April 14, 2008, it was announced that Walvius resigned effective May 31. Jones admitted the decision upset her because of the rapport she had established with Walvius. Her initial inclination was to leave, but after her mom calmed her down a bit, she decided to do research on other possibilities. "Honestly, when you're in the recruiting process, (the coach is) who you build a relationship with," Jones said. "You go to a school and you really want to play for that coach. That was the hardest thing. They brought in a new coach." Looking back, Jones said the coaching change was a blessing in disguise because it led her to Gainesville. Jones lined up visits to UF, Kentucky, Auburn and Georgia. Her mind was made up after she attended a Gators softball game during the 2008 Women's College World Series run. "This was the only visit I had to take," Jones said. She did it again. She was drawn to a coach. Amanda Butler. "I just can't imagine anyone not wanting to play for coach Butler," Jones said. .,-.._. .. UF guard Jordan Jones is eligible to play this season after transferring from South Carolina. She led the Gamecocks in scoring in 2007-08. ANNO PRACTICUM With a new school in front of her and USC behind her, Jones arrived in Gainesville part seasoned sophomore, part baby-faced freshman. "I carried around a campus map for the first two months I was here," Jones said. Butler said dealing with the newness factor is one of the hardest aspects of transferring, getting acclimated even though she had already been in college one year. Jones' lost sense of direction paled in comparison, though, to the helplessness she felt sitting out for an entire year. "No matter how ready you think you are, sitting out for an entire season takes a mental toll," Butler said. The coaching staff tries to keep players sitting out engaged and challenged but admitted it is hard making inactive players feel as special as those playing in games. "That is tough, sitting out," Kirkpatrick said. "It's hard to feel like you're contributing because most kids gauge their contributions on what they're doing in the games." It was especially hard on Jones when the Gators were losing because she was forced to watch, powerless to help. Playing sports since she was in elementary school, the 601 days between Jones' last organized college basketball game and the Stetson game marks the longest stretch she hasn't put on a jersey for a meaningful game. During that year off, she set goals for herself in practice such as scoring a certain amount of points, or being more aggressive and driving to the rim more. But it hardly softened the blow of not being able to play. "Every single day, bringing 100-percent effort -that was the hardest thing, knowing that I didn't have a game to look forward to or playing time to earn," Jones said. She didn't regret transferring but questioned whether or not she could stick it out. She knew she would be able to hone her skills with a whole year off, but she didn't realize how hard it would be. One of her teammates, Susan Yenser, knew how tough it was. A transfer from Clemson, Yenser decided she needed a change of scenery after two years. She sat out Butler's inaugural year at UF, 2007-2008. "I know that there's some days when you walk in the locker room and you're just like 'Man, it doesn't really matter what I do today,"' Yenser said. "I definitely felt for J.J., and I would try to pick her up." Jones leaned on Yenser as the older mentor. The two had lunches where Yenser would check on Jones to see how she was coping with her year off. And though it may have been hard to appreciate at the moment, Jones was reaping the rewards of practicing for a whole year without any pressure. Indeed, she pointed out several facets of her game that had improved including her 3-point shot off the dribble, her ball handling and her ability as a scorer. She's also grown accustomed to, and now embraces, the point guard position she dreaded at USC. Defense, too. Playing last year on the scout team, Jones got all the exposure to defense she could have wanted. "When this year came, I didn't want to look back on last year and say 'Wow. I sat out all of last year and it was a waste -that I didn't get better,"' Jones said. She doesn't think that now. Her expectations this year are huge, and last year only fed her ever-growing anticipation for this season. "I feel like I'm a completely different player than I was my freshman year at South Carolina," she said. "Last year was an overall success.

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20, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 UF faces less pressure in 2009-10 FLORIDA WILL HOST STETSON ON SUNDAY. By ADAM BERRY Alligator Staff Writer aberry@alligator org Two years removed from standing on top of the college basketball world, Florida is finally stepping out of its own shadow. The Gators will open their season Sunday at 4 p.m. against Stetson at home, underneath the banners commemorating their back-to-back national championships, but the pressure and expectations associated with them are a distant memory at this point. UF is not ranked in the AP preseason top 25 for the second time in three years -although it received 53 votes in the poll -and was picked to finish fifth in the Southeastern Conference East this season behind Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. "Not a lot of people are expecting stuff from us, so we've got nothing to lose," senior forward Dan Werner said. "We've got the underdog mentality to just go out there and play our game." The last time the Gators were picked to finish fifth in their division was 2005, when they performed well above the expectations and won their first national title. Werner, a freshman role player on the 2006-07 team, said the lower expectations have taken some pressure off the young Gators. That hasn't been the case the last few seasons, however, especially the year after the NCAA Championship. "I think we were all tight," added Werner, now the team's only senior. "Right now, we're just playing real loose." Unlike concerns voiced by UF coach Billy Donovan during the last two years, Werner doesn't think the team's more relaxed demeanor is a sign of the players taking things for granted or feeling arrogant without having proven anything on the court. "As long as we play hard, it's a good thing that we're playing loose," Werner said. "I just think that's the makeup of our team. Just really laid back and easy going." Without one player as the understood go-to guy for direction and guidance, the Gators have developed better chemistry. Donovan pointed to Werner as a leader by example and attitude in practice, and sophomore Erving Walker as UF's floor general at point guard, but neither is a particularly vocal presence on the court. Chandler Parsons has taken on an increased leadership role as well. During the Gators' two exhibition games, the junior forward was the team's emotional center, leading huddles and challenging teammates to play better defense at halftime after a lackluster first five minutes against Webber International. Donovan also pointed to redshirt junior center Vernon Macklin as a vocal leader due to his age and experience, and freshman guard Kenny Boynton echoed that opinion when asked which of his new teammates he looks up to the most. "I think he's a great leader in the way he talks to us," Boynton said. "And he's probably older than all of us." Donovan cautioned that all his players have areas in which they need to improve or become more consistent before they can truly be the team's leader -a title he is reluctant to bestow on any one person. "Who's the catalyst, the focal guy out there? I don't know if it's anybody, per se," Donovan said. "There is respect inside our team for one another, but I think they all try to do different things in different ways. "If anything, it's going to be more of a collective group where you have several people basically trying to fill that role." Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff UF forward Dan Werner said the team is facing a lot less pressure this year after being picked fifth in the SEC East. STARTERS AU PG-Erving Walker SG-Kenny Boynton SF-Dan Werner PF-Alex Tyus C-Vernon Macklin 5-8, So. 6-2, Fr. 6-8, Sr. 6-8, Jr. 6-10, R-Jr. RESERVES Wear polarized sunglasses. Look for the manatee's snout, back, tail, or flipper in the water. 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