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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009


Local custodian


featured in film


Turlington Page-Turner
While waiting for her Plants, Health and Spirituality class to start, 19-year-old Laura
Hundersmarck, an anthropology and Portuguese major, reads the Alligator outside of
Turlington Hall on Wednesday afternoon.


By MORGAN WATKINS
Alligator Contributing Writer
Melinda Augustus doesn't consider
herself a particularly trusting person,
but she opened her heart to the film-
makers who developed her story into
a documentary.
The film, "The Philosopher Kings,"
follows Augustus, 48, a custodian at
the Florida Museum of Natural His-
tory, and seven other custodians from
universities across the nation as they
tell their stories, showing audiences
that wisdom can come from more than
just textbooks and teachers.
Augustus traveled to New York
twice for screenings of the film, which
won or was nominated for awards at
10 film festivals. She said the chance to
travel to such a beautiful area and get
the red carpet treatment was amazing.
The Florida Museum of Natural
History will host a free screening of the
film for the public Feb. 16, said Kelly
Donovan, a communications specialist
at the museum.
Augustus, who lives in Alachua,


was approached during the summer
of 2008 to be part of the film after her
supervisor, Gloria Grant, suggested
her to filmmakers who came to UF
looking for potential participants. They
returned to film her later that summer
and spent a week shadowing Augus-
tus at work and traveling with her to
her childhood home and her mother's
grave. Director Pat-
rick Shen and pro-
ducer Greg Bennick
made her feel com-
fortable enough to
open up for the cam-
era about her experi-
ences, she said.
Augustus The hardest part
of the filming process
for her was talking about her mother,
who died more than a decade after a
medical accident during the birth of
her 15th child left her comatose, she
said. Augustus was 9 years old.
"It's amazing how some things
you'll never get over ever in your
whole life," she said. "I'll always miss
SEE FILM, PAGE 5


ON CAMPUS

Teachers, friends remember


telecom student as 'fighter'


By CAROLYN TILLO
Alligator Writer

Samantha Grosse was a curious, motivated
student.
The UF telecommunications student worked
in the WRUF newsroom for class. She liked inter-
national politics, loved animals and was in Alpha
Omicron Pi sorority.
She didn't like to use her disease as an ex-
cuse.
That's why she didn't tell Tom Krynski, the
news director of WRUF-AM and WRUF-FM, that
she had cystic fibrosis until she started missing
classes and shifts at the station.
"She didn't want that to slow her down," he
said.
However, on Monday, Samantha succumbed
to her disease, which affected her lungs and di-
gestive system.


"I don't think she had any obstacles.
She just did what she wanted to do."
Christine Eschenfelder
WUFT news assignment manager

Carlos Torres, who taught Samantha's Radio
1 class, said she possessed the qualities of a good
broadcast journalist, including an ability to work
as a team player and a willingness to help her
classmates, even if it meant staying after class.
"Whether she would have chosen to do on-air
or production, whether she would have chosen
to do news, sports or entertainment, she would
have excelled at it," Torres said.
Christine Eschenfelder, the WUFT news as-
signment manager, taught Samantha in her elec-
tronic news producing and management course.
Eschendfelder said Sam had a bubbly person-
SEE SAMANTHA, PAGE 4


Callie Rivers
(right) and the No.
14 UF volleyball
team will begin
NCAA Tournament
play with a first-
round match
against College of
Charleston in the
O'Dome tonight.
See Story, Page 18.


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Today, 7 p.m.
2020 W. University Ave.
Celebrate Hanukkah by cooking
your own sufganiyot (jelly do-
nuts), making a menorah, play-
ing dreidel and participating in a
Hanukkah-themed charades game
and rap contest.

Sierra Club Program
"Tread Lightly"
Today, 7:30 p.m.
Entomology Building, Room 3118
David Bruderly will describe the
latest gas mileage achievements to
reduce energy consumption and
carbon footprints.

Wigilia Polish Holiday
Celebration
Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Keene Faculty Center, Dauer Hall
Traditional Polish party with
games, singing, and fortune telling
sponsored by the Polish Student
Association, Student Government,
and the Center for European
Studies.

Floridance presents
"Winter Waltz"
Sunday, 8 p.m.
Phillips Center for Performing
Arts
The student-run dance company
will hold its fall showcase of dance
performances. This year's event is
raising awareness for and benefit-
ing Relay For Life. The event is free
and open to the public.

Gator Citrus Club Citrus Sale
Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fifield Hall
The Gator Citrus Club will be
hosting its annual citrus sale.
Grapefruit, oranges and gift bas-
kets will be available for purchase.
For more information, please visit
the club's Web site at www.hos.ufl.
edu/citrusclub/.

Food for Thought
Dec. 10, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Plaza of the Americas
Hosted by the Freshman
Leadership Council, food and fun
activities will be provided on the
Plaza of the Americas to help stu-


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SAMANTHA, from page 1
ality and was always smiling.
She would stay after class or come to Eschenfelder's office for
help when practicing her news writing and was both consider-
ate and outgoing, he said.
"I don't think she had any obstacles,"
Eschenfelder said. "She just did what she
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Sanner said Samantha was a fighter who didn't let her dis-
ease stop her from having a good time or helping others.
"She wanted to, you know, be normal, as normal as she
could, and to encourage others who have the disease to do the
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By ERIN ROBERTS
Alligator Contributing Writer


Smathers Library just got a make-
over.
A ceremony was held Wednes-
day morning to recognize lobby ren-
ovations that began in August, said
Barbara Hood, George A. Smathers
Libraries spokeswoman.
The interior was painted, new
lighting was installed in the lobby,
and the woodwork was stripped and
restained, Hood said.
"It was described as looking like
a haunted house because of the dim
lighting in the lobby before the reno-
vation," Hood said.
The lobby now also features dis-
plays honoring George Smathers.
Bruce and John Smathers, sons of
the late George Smathers, were joined
by their wives along with Dean of
University Libraries Judith Russell to
cut an orange and blue ribbon at the
ceremony commemorating the im-
proved lobby and celebrating their
father's contributions.
A black-and-white photograph of
George Smathers and President Lyn-
don B. Johnson in the White House is
illuminated in one of the three display
cases dedicated to the philanthropist
within the lobby.
Other photographs, medals and
documents in the display cases also


highlight contributions he made to UF
as a student and a benefactor and his
contributions state and nationwide as
a U.S. senator.
"As a research university, we
acquire materials for schol-
arship and research, and
we preserve the artifacts in
such a manner so anyone
can come in and use these
items for education."
Judith Russell
Dean of University Libraries

"Many of the libraries are adminis-
tered as George A. Smathers Libraries
as a system, but this rededicates the
renovations that were made due to
his contributions," Russell said. "The
bronze plaque outside, the portrait of
Sen. Smathers, artifacts, documents
and overall appearance of the lobby is
a much more appropriate dedication
to Sen. Smathers."
Hood said rare photographs,
books, artifacts and documents that
are also showcased in the lobby were
chosen from the special and area study
collections like Asian and Africana
studies, The Price Library of Judaica
and the Latin American Collection,
which are housed within the library.


"As a research university, we ac-
quire materials for scholarship and re-
search, and we preserve the artifacts
in such a manner so anyone can come
in and use these items for education,"
Russell said. "You want people to
come and feel like these materials are
open to you."
The improvement of the lobby is
expected to lead to more progress and
renovations within Smathers Library
as well as throughout the campus
to meet the educational needs of the
students, the public and scholars and
researchers around the world.
Plans are being made for the
renovation of the Special Collections
Research Room on the second floor
of Smathers Library to increase the
amount of space in the study area and
overall usefulness of the room.
Bruce Smathers said in order for
UF to be ranked nationally in the top
10 universities, it is necessary to pro-
vide top 10 research libraries to the
students.
"Everyone wants to contribute to
the athletic program, but my father
recognized that this is the future of the
University of Florida as an academic
institution, which greatly depends on
the school, but really on an excellent
library system," Bruce Smathers said.
"Education is everybody's birthright,
and hopefully UF will become one of
the top 10 universities in the coun-
try."


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FILM, from page 1
my mom.
The documentary became a platform for her to begin
the healing process by finally talking about what hap-
pened to her mother.
"As a child, it's like a quietness unspoken," she said.
"I realize now that I have to talk about what's inside of me
because if you hold onto it and it's never expressed, you
carry that with you your whole life."
Augustus said she's not the type of person to sit behind
a desk all day, and she loves her job at the museum because
it keeps her on her toes. She enjoys seeing
National new faces every day as visitors come to see
News the exhibits.
She works a second job in the afternoon
at a daycare center, and before taking a job
at the museum in 2004, she ran her own daycare for 18
years. Sometimes she even sees children from her previ-
ous daycare business at the museum. She loves working
with children because they are nonjudgmental and love
unconditionally, she said.
When she thinks back on her involvement with the film,
Augustus said she remembers how friendly and reassur-
ing Shen and Bennick were toward her. She still keeps in
touch with them, as well as with several of the other custo-
dians from the film.
Augustus, who first thought the film was just a college
student project before realizing it was a much bigger un-
dertaking, said she is proud of the film and that making it
was ultimately a refreshing experience.


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Editorial

Indian Burn

American Indians need

health care reform
The health care system that American Indians rely on is a
patchwork of half measures and empty promises.
President Obama outlined many of the problems in
a speech last month, stating that "Native Americans die of ill-
nesses like tuberculosis, alcoholism, diabetes, pneumonia and
influenza at far higher rates" than other Americans. According
to The New York Times, diabetes causes three times as many
deaths among American Indians than others, and alcohol ac-
counts for up to five times as many deaths.
Much of this can be explained by the fact that American In-
dians face a shortage of doctors near reservations, inadequate
medical equipment and hospitals that are miles of dirt and
gravel road away.
But worst of all may be the issue of rationing. With limit-
ed federal dollars and little tribal revenue, members of some
American Indian tribes wait months or even years for critical
treatment.
At one reservation, home to 15,000 Apaches, there is a back-
log of patients waiting for treatment that sometimes stretches
into the hundreds. Overburdened doctors often add 10 addi-
tional patients a month to wait lists.
And these procedures are by no means minor. A Navajo
man waiting for brain surgery in New Mexico suffered seizures
while driving and nearly died when he passed out after leaving
the stove on. Because his seizures and headaches (caused by a
shifting metal plate in his head from a childhood injury) were
not "life threatening," it was the back of the line for him.
Even women who find lumps in their breast or otherwise
suspect a problem can face wait times of months to see special-
ists. This has lead to breast cancer deaths that may have been
preventable.
So when lawmakers included provisions to improve this
failing system with the health care overhaul, conservatives op-
posed the expanded benefits and special exemptions granted to
American Indians.
Sen. Tom Cobum, R Okla., argues that by exempting Indi-
ans from purchasing insurance, premiums will rise for insured
people and further stress the American Indian health care sys-
tem.
But with insurers that avoid or provide very limited cover-
age to American Indian territories, and with a full quarter of
the American Indian population in poverty, exemptions make
sense. At the very least they should not be used as an excuse to
delay much needed improvements to the health care system for
American Indians.
Conservatives also argue that because 1.9 million American
Indians (of roughly 3 million total) already receive free health
care through the Indian Health Service, additional spending is
unnecessary.
Free health care is all well and good, but what's the point
when you have to wait months or years to receive it?
Isn't this the kind of rationing that conservatives have been
claiming to fight for years? They need not look to Canada for
a "horror story" to justify their position there's one in our
backyard. One that they choose to ignore.
It's called Indian Country.
The notion that the free market private insurance will
solve this problem is clearly a flawed one. The free market
chooses to avoid these "high risk" populations. But the status
quo obviously will not work. So what is the solution?
Comprehensive reform.
American Indians, along with the rest of the American peo-
ple, need a fundamentally different health care system. More
doctors and a greater emphasis on preventative care go hand-
in-hand with broader health care coverage.
Because this case proves that you can't go halfway with
health care reform.


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Tiger's choice of m
True to his reputation as the hardest-hitting driver
on the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods spent the majority
of his Thanksgiving holiday entering a world of
pain. The grimy details that are now oozing out of the
celebrity guerrilla media sleaze machine only amplify
the deliciousness of this sordid Tiger tale.
Tiger and the other residents of Isleworth Country
Club live in palatial houses that start at $2 million, but
it is refreshing to see that nobody in this exclusive en-
clave has decided it would be a good idea to talk to the
popo. Snitches get stitches, no matter if you live in Sec-
tion 8 housing or on a snobbish golf course. Tiger "Stop
Snitchin" Woods usually stays far away from political
endorsements or social issues, so it is good to see him
take a firm stand against assisting law enforcement of-
ficers. Everybody finds their voice sometime in their
lives.
The worthless public relations vomit slopped down
in front of us by the more established news outlets
would be insulting if it weren't so comical. Tiger's hot
Viking nursemaid of a wife was saving his life when
she smashed his SUV with a golf club in the wee hours
of the night, as the official pablum read last week. Hon-
estly, I can hardly think of a better way to get someone
out from behind the wheel than to smash out the back
windows with a golf club.
With the staid news outlets sucking at the teat of out-
right lies and the rich neighbors making like a bunch of
defiant dope boys, once again it was up to the Al-Qaida
tactics of loosely-coordinated but ideologically similar
celebrity news organizations to get the grubby facts
about Tiger straightened out.
The saddest part of this whole ordeal is the revela-


stress was subpar
tion in US Weekly that Tiger was
not only cheating on the Viking
nursemaid with a skanky "cock-
tail waitress" but that said "cock-
tail waitress" was on the televi-
sion show "Tool Academy." I use
Tommy Maple quotes around the term "cocktail
letters@alligatororg waitress" because it is code for
"stripper who can't dance."
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of
witnessing this masterpiece, after filming the first epi-
sode, "Tool Academy" instantly rocketed into the pan-
theon of Greatest Achievements in American History
along with the Apollo space missions and Pixy Stix. The
show is a transcendent experience, and like fine wine, it
only gets better with age.
Obviously, my problem lies not with the show itself
but with the fact that the world's first billion-dollar
athlete is sopping up sloppy seconds from a guy who
willingly identifies himself before a national audience
as "Loud Mouth Tool."
Tiger lost his Teflon coating this Thanksgiving week-
end, but his mansions and money can surely salve most
of his wounds. The stench of infidelity may be harder to
wash off the formerly squeaky-clean pitchman espe-
cially the "Tool Academy" love hexagon he has dragged
his wife into but America loves to build people back
up after mercilessly tearing them down. Good thing
Oprah is gonna be around for a couple more years, be-
cause Tiger may need a seat on her comfy couch some-
time soon.
Tommy Maple is a graduate student in international
communications. His column appears on Thursdays.


The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.
Reader response
Today's question: Have you ever The results of Monday's poll
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Letters to the Editor
Bible shouldn't be followed selectively
Thank God for the Bible.
I just want to thank Shaelyn McDaniel for
enlightening everyone on the teachings of Je-
sus Christ. It is so nice to hear someone spread
the word of Jesus to others, letting them know
that their lifestyles are abominations, just like
wearing clothing with two types of material is
an abomination (Leviticus 19:19). And I hate
it when people "cut the hair at the sides of
your head or clip off the edges of your beard."
Didn't they read Leviticus 19:27?
Thank you so much, Ms. McDaniel, for
shaming these wicked, wicked homosexuals
and people who are pro-choice. How dare
they fall in love with someone, or decide what
is best for their bodies? I'm just glad the Bible
is so certain and proven and doesn't reside in
the fiction section of Barnes & Noble.
Nicholas Smith
UF3LS


Christians should preach love, not hate
This is in response to Shaelyn McDaniel's
letter, "Author misinterprets the Bible's mes-
sage."
The notion that Christians pretend that
God's love is conditional and that he only
loves you if you fit some type of "normal life-
style" is insane. If this were true, then no one
would fit the definition of a Christian.
Gay people are murdered, denied equal
rights, denied housing, employment and talk-
ed about as if homosexuality were some kind
of disease that they could "fix" if they were
"true" Christians. This is a dangerous men-
tality and message that Christians hold. Gay
people suffer while self-righteous Christians


set impossible standards and hide behind
the Bible. I think that some Christians forget
that only God is infallible. People need to stop
preaching hate and start preaching love and
acceptance of all people.
Nichole Newcome
UF animal biology senior


H1N1 vaccinations went smoothly
I would like to commend the UF Student
Health Care Center for a very organized H1N1
flu shot procedure. The online sign-up system
was very easy to find and use. I printed out the
forms and had them with me. A tent was set
up outside, and it took me exactly 30 seconds
to check in. Arrows clearly directed me to the
correct location in the infirmary, and the entire
vaccination procedure took less than 5 min-
utes. Kudos to the staff who organized what
could have been a madhouse with long lines
into a very streamlined program.
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UF alumna and OPS staff admissions

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Drivers should consider feelings of fans
when making bad decisions
A notice to the University Athletic Associa-
tion:
I hereby appoint myself the official desig-
nated driver of the UF football team. Players
can go out and get hammered during the week
of the most important game of the season. It's
okay. I will be on call, prepared to offer a ride
to any player in need of my service.
The game against Alabama may not mat-
ter that much to the players, but it certainly


does to me. I will be happy to sacrifice my
sleep schedule for the duration of my time at
UF to ensure that the players remain eligible
for games. My services will extend beyond
chauffeuring. I will also throw myself in front
of any player targeted by an officer's Taser,
help work out late-night conflicts with sand-
wich shop employees, and retrieve from the
impound lot the cars of players' girlfriends.
I am fed up with these student athletes who
jeopardize their careers and playing eligibility.
Should they continue to misbehave, the play-
ers may lose scholarships or potential profes-
sional suitors, but I stand to lose more: my
pride in my team.
Please, UF football players: Call me when
in need.
Lars Rodriguez
UF3LS


U.S. should withdraw from Afghanistan
The decision to send an additional 30,000
troops to Afghanistan is irresponsible on the
part of the administration I helped put in pow-
er. Granted, President Obama always said
during the campaign that he wanted to focus
on Afghanistan because it was the forgotten
war during the Bush administration, but that
doesn't make this a correct decision.
There's a point often made about Afghani-
stan that it is the deathbed of empires. The
British failed, the Soviets failed, and now we,
too, will fail. It is a modem-day Vietnam.
We have helped put in a corrupt regime,
now backed by our government, and the
people aren't happy about it. People who
wouldn't have previously been anti-American
are now changing their minds about our coun-


try. The area is now a breeding ground for an-
ti-American mentalities, but only because we
made it that way.
The only responsible thing to do at this
point is to pull out of Afghanistan. Did Lyn-
don B. Johnson and Richard Nixon make good
decisions when they increased the troops to
Vietnam against the will of the people in both
the United States and Vietnam? No, and his-
tory shows that we should never have been in
Vietnam. It's amazing how much the Ameri-
can people know and how little the govern-
ment listens to them in times of war.
I just read that the surge will cost about $30
billion during the first year alone. Wouldn't
that money be much better off given back to
the people of this country, from the lower class
to the middle class, and pumped back into the
economy?
Only time will tell whether this surge will
work in the end. Personally, I don't think it
will, because military presence in the country
has failed time and time again. All the signs
of history are pointing toward the option that
isn't talked about pulling out of Afghani-
stan. The area will most likely crumble, but the
area will probably crumble after we leave any-
way. At least we can save countless American
and Afghani lives in the process.
I have supported President Obama in ev-
erything he has done or has tried to do so far.
I found little fault in what he said on the cam-
paign, and I was ecstatic when, in the small
hours of the morning in November of 2008, I
was a part of history. But I have to differ with
him in this decision. I will continue to support
him, but I think he has made a huge mistake
with this surge. I just hope I'm proven wrong.
Paul Murty
UF English sophomore


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'Lovely Bones' shows realm between life and death


By MARY MANCHESS
avenue writer

Saoirse Ronan isn't like her
peers. She doesn't have a fragrance
or clothing line, and she isn't among
the teeny bopper, triple-threat, over-
night sensations that Disney pro-
duces.
"I'll leave Miley Cyrus to that," the
Irish actress said in a telephone con-
ference call that The Avenue partici-
pated in on Oct. 15. "I don't think I'm
really that kind of actor."
And she definitely isn't. Ronan
was nominated for an Academy
Award at the age of 12 for her role
as Briony Tallis in "Atonement." And
now at age 15, rumors of a second
nomination are up in the air for her
role as Susie Salmon in the upcom-
ing film, "The Lovely Bones," based
on the best-selling novel by Alice


Sebold.
The film is scheduled for limited
release on Dec. 11. It will be official-
ly released on Jan. 11.
The plot centers on Ronan's
character, 14-year-old Susie, who is
brutally murdered and watches her
family deal with the aftermath of her
death from the in-between. In order
to move onto the afterlife she must
accept her death, which is conflicted
by the vengeance she feels toward
her murderer and the desire to have
her family heal from her devastating
death.
Prior to filming, Ronan decided
not to read the book because at the
time she was only 13 years old.
"The book is little bit more visual
and a bit more violent than the film,
so itjust made sense," she said. "But
I read the book this year for the first
time, and I absolutely loved it, and


I think because I had been through
the whole experience of making the
movie and living through the story, I
think that helps me to really connect
with the book."
In the book there is a very graphic
rape scene that lasts for about two
pages. Ronan said that this scene
is not featured in the film, but she
doesn't think it dras-
New tically changes the
g overall synopsis.
"It can make
people uncomfort-
able, and it can make people too
disturbed," she said. "And I find that
if they do it the way that we did in
'The Lovely Bones,' which was a
very tasteful way to do it, I think, is
to just leave it up to the audience's
imagination, and let them think of it
for themselves, sometimes that can
even be stronger."


With a star-studded cast that in-
cludes Mark Wahlberg, SusanSaran-
don, Rachel Weisz and director Peter
Jackson, there are high expectations
looming by bloggers and film critics.
While Ronan sees it as a privilege
to work with such high-profile people
in the business, she said she has
never felt intimidated but always re-
spected.
"I've never really been starstruck;
I've never been speechless or any-
thing like that. I don'tthink I could do
that anyway, I'm Irish," she said. "I
usually get very excited when I meet
people around my own age, whether
they're well-known or not."
Excited and cheerful are charac-
teristics of the actress outside of her
dark characters.
"I'm not particularly attracted to
dark roles. I suppose with 'Atone-
ment' and 'The Lovely Bones' it just


kind of worked out that way," she
said. "But I love the depth to them.
I love just their thinking process,
especially with 'Atonement.' And it
just, you know, it takes a lot of think-
ing to really understand those kinds
of characters. There's a lot of parts
now where it's very easy to just be
the happy girl, and you know, there
are some great characters at the mo-
ment who are more than that, and
who are also very uplifting, like Susie
Salmon."
Ronan said she has also been
looking at scripts that are comedic
and a little bit more light-hearted.
But she doesn't think that Susie
Salmon's real story is dark.
She said, "I think that the mes-
sage of this movie, although it
may not seem like it to people who
haven't seen it yet, is ultimately hope
and how you get there."


Mark Wahlberg (who plays Jack Salmon) and Saoirse Ronan ( who plays Susie Salmon) in the upcoming film "The Lovely Bones." Ronan plays the role of a
young girl who is murdered and watches from heaven as her family tries to track down her killer. The movie will be released Dec. 1 1.


PG 11: Column about crushing the spirit of Christ-
mas and a review of the Gainesville Local Art
Mart
PG 12: Q + A with indie band Cursive
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 *ALLIGATOR, 9


Runway offers alternative to buying designer clothing


By TAWNA SOELDNER-DANGER
avenue contributing writer

Even with a closet full of clothes,
many women suffer from the age-old
complaint: I don't have anything to
wear.
Two recent Harvard Business
School graduates aided the timeless
plight by creating Renttherunway.
com, a Web site that allows women to
rent high-end dresses for one-tenth of
what they cost.
For most women, the luxury of
walking into a retail store and pur-
chasing dresses from designers like
Roberto Cavalli, Herv6 Leger and
Catherine Malandrino is, and prob-
ably always will be, a dream. But
Renttherunway.com makes dreams a
reality for women working on a bud-
get with rentals ranging from $50 to
$200 for a four-night loan.
The Web site makes renting a
dress as easy as ordering a textbook.
Customers browse the vast selec-
tion of designers, schedule a delivery
date and the dress arrives the next
day. Just to be safe, included with


the dress is a second back-up size, a
custom garment bag and a fit kit, in-
cluding double-sided tape, bra strap
adjusters and deodorant stain remov-
ers. If the customer isn't sure what
style she will be feeling that evening,
for an additional $25, she can rent a
back-up dress.
After a night of looking fabulous,
the customer places the dress in pre-
paid packaging and drops it in the
mail for a no-hassle return. Dry clean-
ing is included in the initial price, but
a $5 insurance fee covers most ward-
robe mishaps, like a missing button,
broken zipper or slight stain. If the
dress is returned in complete disar-
ray, the renter is responsible for the
full retail price.
Jenna Rush, a UF advertising se-
nior, stumbled upon Renttherunway.
com on a Twitter feed from Glamour.
com earlier this semester.
"I was instantly intrigued," she
said. "The clothes are incredible, and
the prices are reasonable, even for a
college student like me."
With Christmas partiesjust around
the corner, winter weddings on the


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branching into new d
and styles, but our st
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help you find the perj
for your body type."
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recessionista needs to
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with stylists available to
tings.
"They offer girls reass
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for your body type."
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come's founding member
Web site being invitatio
had to request to be part


st sive service. Now, more than 65,000
people are members, and 20,000
designers people are on the waitlist. Members
ylists walk receive e-mail updates of new dress
ess. They arrivals and special discounts.
feet dress For New Year's Eve, Rush plans
to rent a chic one-shoulder sequin
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she said she wouldn't normally be
co-founder able to afford. Co-founder Jennifer
Hyman brainstormed the idea during
e, Rush said a trip home to New York City. Hyman's
ist what any younger and incredibly fashionable
survive the sister Becky was stumped on what
to wear to a wedding. She hunted
ers a hotline through her closet but found nothing
help with fit- that inspired her. Becky's meek sala-
ry as an accessories buyer for Bloom-
;urance," co- ingdale's made the idea of purchas-
Fleiss said. inga designer piece unrealistic.
anching into "She felt guilty about buying some-
les, but our thing new, didn't wantto borrow from
the process. a friend and wished there was a way
perfect dress to rent a dress that would have got-
ten her excited for the event," Carter
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When my family gathers, we collec-
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mother's high standards came five off-
spring who, when united, produce an
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It was four days before Christmas
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At a nearby table sat a woman wear-
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which jingled merrily every time she
took a bite of her Reuben sandwich.
Christmas was coming early this
year.
Regardless of what reindeer do in
minds of believers, that sort of thing
doesn't fly in my family. Our enjoyment
of the holiday season has always been
tongue-in-cheek: We're ho-ho-ho-ing at
you, not with you.
"Do you think she picks up NPR on
those things?"
"It's going through the uprights...
and it's good!"
"I'm debating between ordering the
mozzarella sticks or the grilled rein-
deer."
Eventually our well of wit dried up,
and we changed the subject, noticing
our inside joke was leaking to other
tables. My father, however, hadn't been
paying attention and wasn't sensitive to


the situation.
"What's with the antlers?" he
asked.
Our table exploded into laughter.
Antler Lady lowered her half-eaten Reu-
ben to her plate, removed the antlers
from her head, and slipped them into
her purse.
She heard us.
"We finally did it," I whispered. "We
killed Christmas."
At that very moment, the Polar Ex-
press derailed. Rudolph was gunned
down by a Taliban rocket launcher.
Santa Claus clutched his chest and col-
lapsed thunderously to the ground, and,
after the elves' failed attempts at CPR,
he wheezed his final words:
"You win, Erik."
I couldn't escape the nightmares.
On Christmas Eve, gone were my vi-
sions of dancing sugarplums in their
place were Antler Lady's sobbing chil-
dren cowering in the corner, dodging
shards of porcelain ornaments as they
shattered on the wall behind them.
"Christmas is canceled!" she bel-
lowed, blowtorching the artificial tree
down to a steaming mound of green
plastic.
"Why, Mommy, why?" squealed the
children.
"Because Mommy wore these
f**king antlers you gave her!"
The holiday spirit can only take so
much mockery before we lose it forever.
We can embrace the childish traditions,
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Happy holidays.


GLAM shows gems


By MARGARET GRECO
avenue writer

Things got weird almost imme-
diately at the Gainesville Local Art
Mart. Initially, I was distracted by
the smell and sight of people mak-
ing pizza inside the building, but it
quickly became clear that many
Gainesville residents make some
crazy crafts. If you ever wanted to
get some organic catnip (for just
$2!) or a few bedazzled felt Christ-
mas tree ornaments, this is defi-
nitely the right place.
I waded through a crowd of
young hipsters and older, more
conservative couples until I saw
something that caught my eye:
pregnant animal-themed art. The
idea of that sounds really creepy,
but in reality it was actually cute.
The artist, Juli Elin Toro, who is
going to have a baby in about two
weeks, said she started making
the prints because she wanted to
create art that related to her preg-
nancy.
Toro, 23, has never seen any
expecting rhinos, buffalos or
bears but said she "just kind of
made it up."
I made my way through the
maze of tables overflowing with
fishing lure key chains and bowls
of girly headbands before I once
again encountered something I
had never seen before.
In the corner, I spotted several


people playing with sparkly mul-
ticolored hula hoops. This was
somewhat shocking. What was
even weirder was that these peo-
ple were notjust testingthem out;
they were actually buyingthem.
Later, I saw a table covered
with small cloth purses that
turned out to be reusable snack
and sandwich bags.
Juli Adams and Meg Pearce,
both 2008 UF graduates, started
Moja Creations online about 10
months ago on etsy.com, which
Adams described as "an eBay for
homemade items."
Although this is their first craft
show, the pair has sold more than
2,500 items online and has re-
ceived international orders from
Australia, Canada
Fashion and Singapore.
m The bags,
which come in kid-
friendly prints like dinosaurs and
other more adult patterns, are
popular among schoolchildren
and women who take their lunch
to work, Adams said.
Overall, the craft show didn't
really feel like a craft show. There
were no tacky Christmas sweat-
ers adorned with puffy paint
and appliques, but there was
creepyfound-object jewelry and a
yarn chandelier. The sale show-
cased the bizarre things hidden
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12, ALLIGATOR Thursday, december 3, 2009


Cursive gets creative


High-tech sex pleases all


By JON SILMAN
avenue writer

Cursive, an indie-rock band from Omaha,
Neb., is playing at Common Grounds on Sun-
day. The band is on Saddle Creek records, a
record label best known for another Omaha
act, Bright Eyes. Its latest album, "Mama, I'm
Swollen," was released in March, and they
played the "Late Show with David Letterman"
that same month. The Avenue got the chance
to talk to bass player Matt Maginn about play-
ing on TV, the band's sound and his favorite
Nirvana record.

So what did it feel like perform-
ing on that (Letterman) stage?
Scary. Frightening. It was intimidating and
really f**king cold.

You seemed to get a pretty good
response from him afterward. He
said the title of the album and then
said "Yowza!"
I think he was sort of shocked or surprised.
I think we caught him off guard a little bit.
As opposed to most indie bands who seem
to prefer sparse arrangements and lo-fi sound
textures, Cursive has more of a dissonant
feel without as much sound separation, and
kind of a Pixies-like vibe. Is that intentional?
We do like to allow for some separation, but
that's just kind of the aesthetic we've always
liked. We've never hid the fact that we like
bands like The Pixies a lot (laughs) and are
influenced by them. We kind of like the dis-
sonance a lot, and anytime you can make the
music sound uncomfortable or different or
odd, the better, really.

OK with that in mind, which Nir-
vana album do you like better: "Nev-
ermind" or "In Utero?"
I guess I kinda like "In Utero," for that rea-
son. It's far more aesthetically interesting,
but they were a big enough band that (the re-
cord label) gave people enough time to really
understand it.

Back to this dissonance aspect,


is it a statement against "popular"
music?
The first time I was introduced to that type
of playing, it was so different and so fresh to
me that it was exciting and really captured
my imagination, you know? It wasn't anything
you'd heard before because it's not normal to
make those sort of sounds.

So as a band when you're writ-
ing, instead of putting in a normal
guitar break or something do you
consciously say, "OK, let's try some-
thing that sounds a little different
here."
We try to kind of walk a line. We used to
do that, but we've allowed ourselves to ex-
pand a bit and not be so intentionally coun-
ter-intuitive all the time. We've been tryingto
allow some normal influence to come in and
not f**k everything up, but that being said,
I think we collectively decided that the next
record we want to completely f**k up. We've
been trying to mix them both, something
more traditional and things that are weird
sounding, but now I think we're in the mood
to do something really strange.

How do you measure success as
a band?
Good question I don't know. I guess if our
friends still like what we record then we're
successful.

What about you personally? How
do you measure success for yourself?
I guess if I'm still having fun, and surviving
without too much pain. You know, if we can
still have fun and not have to take out a loan
to go out on tour.

What: Cursive with Capgun Coup and The
Early Twenties

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Common Grounds, 210 SW Sec-
ond Ave.


By BRANDT WILLIAMS
avenue writer

As any well-educated and well-
rounded 20-year-old can tell you, col-
lege welcomes those with an irrepress-
ible appetite for knowledge. However,
those 20-somethings also comprise the
nation's youth a generation that is en-
joying its prime and is fully aware of it
sexual abilities. College also welcomes
the flirtatious, the scandalous, the ir-
responsible, the debased and the ador-
ably promiscuous. We jump in and out
of one another's beds but often overlook
the simpler, STD-free expressions of our
sexuality.
This is where technology comes in.
Smartphones, texting and webcams
have broadened not only our commu-
nications, but also our sexual horizons.
Long-distance couples should be espe-
cially thankful for this as it provides an
outlet that allows them to get in touch,
get off and prevents them from putting
out for someone else.
Still, phone and webcam sex is not
limited to those who are emotionally
committed. Do you remember that Geor-
gia fan you met in Jacksonville, the one
who simultaneously blew you and your
mind? He or she may live in Athens, but
technology can establish a connection
for at least one more night. Phone and
webcam sex also provides an alternative
to intercourse, thereby promoting absti-
nence. And if abstinence isn't really your
game, well, high-tech sex will prove suffi-
cient at teasingyour latest crush and his
cocky attitude.
It all starts with simple texting, or
rather, sexting. Use your BlackBerry or
iPhone one night to drop a flirtatious
hello. Ask your intended target why he or


she is up at such a late hour and what
he or she is doing to, err, entertain him-
self or herself. You'll know pretty quickly
if he or she has taken the bait. Just be
careful where you leave your phone
when sexting; you wouldn't want the talk
at Thanksgiving dinner to be why your
younger sibling found a text that read, "I
want to baste your turkey."
Phone sex is where it gets heavier.
This requires you to get vocal and not
give a damn about what your roommate
might be overhearing. Start by discuss-
ing what you're not wearing and where
you're touching yourself. Progress into
what you'd do with your phone buddy if
he or she were there think of Ludac-
ris' lyrics, "whips and chains, handcuffs,
smack a little booty up with my belt."
Some might consider
This prospect awkward
or uncomfortable -
but that's why a sense
of humor is necessary.
A little encouragement
will further direct the
conversation from
"but...I don't really know what to say" to
"I want you on all fours."
And then there is the webcam. This
is best done not with someone met in a
chat room but rather someone you know,
trust and is of age jailbait should not
be a word in your vocabulary. Webcam
sex is essentially someone watching via
an Internet connection while you show
off your assetss, and milk yourself and
that webcam's abilities for all it's worth.
This being 2009, phone and webcam
sex isn't creepy; it's technological. Just
ensure that your morning after doesn't
include findingyour adventures on texts-
fromlastnight.com, or, dear God, Xtube.


Cost: $14


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Walk to Campus. Indiv. leases available at
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9-09-20-1

1 bedroom in a nice quiet NW 3/2 house, on
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281-4229 12-9-09-14-1

2bed/2.5bath twnhome> Casablanca
675/month, new appliances
great bus route to campus
5 mi from campus, pets welcome
call Igor (954) 6830009 12-8-12-1

Will Consider Semester Lease! Oxford
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or F okay, No smoking or pets.
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09-20-1

1/1 in 4/4 at Countryside Condos $435/mo.
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5-1

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9-09-5-1


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*LYONS SPECIAL*
$99 1st month's rent 377-8797
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$99 MOVES YOU IN!
1brs from $539
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3brs from $750
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1 mile from UF*Shands*Downtown
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4-21-09-71-2


Tired of Roommates?
Hate Living Far From Everything?
Downtown One Bedrooms Now Leasing!
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4-21-09-71-2

1 & 2's SPECIAL RATES!
1 BR/1 BR $465 2BR/1 BA $569
No Move In Fees! Quiet
Beautiful Pools Pets Loved!
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4-21-09-71-2


Deluxe, Large 3, 4, 5, 6, 7BR apt/house, 60
second walk to UF. Remodeled, Old House
charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included.
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Quality & Affordability!
1br $559 /2br $619--$649
3br $749 / 4br $899
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Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 sec-
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No deposit, No move-in fees!!!
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** ELLIE'S HOUSES **
Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to
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Studios & 1 Beds from $499 & $575
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14, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009


l's, 2's and 4's
AS BIG AS A HOUSE!
Great School Districts
Free Personal Training
75 SW 75th Street Call 332-7401 4-21-
71-2



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


MUSEUM WALK
2/2's $945 CABLE & WATER Included
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3500 SW 19th Ave*www.museumwalk.com
379-WALK*
4-21-09-71-2


HUGE 5 BED HOUSE!
3 baths, enclosed front patio
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3 blocks to UF! Pets welcome!
372-7111 106 NW 10 Street
4-21-09-71-2


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
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text (lakewood)@65586
4-21-09-71-2


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
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text (spyglass)@65586
4-21-09-71-2


ACROSS FROM UF!
Studios $465, includes electric!
Wood floors available. FREE parking.
1225 SW 1 Avenue Pets welcome
372-7111 No move-in fees!
4-21-09-71-2


BRAND NEW REDUCED RATES!
1's, 2's, 3's
Inclusive Pkgs Available
Pet Friendly!
Immediate or Fall Move In
352-374-3866
4-21-09-71-2


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
4-21-09-71-2


$399 FOR EVERYTHING
All Inclusive Student Suites
Roommate Match*Feline Friendly!
Astroturf Soccer Field
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4-21-71-2

Action Real Estate Services
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1-4 BR, Starting at $450
www.action-realtors.com
352-331-1133
4-21-09-71-2

NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2010
Utility Packages Available
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3000 SW 35th Place
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4-21-09-71-2


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1BRs from $550 2BRs from $600
Sun Bay Sun Key Sun Harbor
352-376-6720 www.sunisland.info
Ask about our new pet policy & other specials
4-21-09-71-2

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
4-21-09-71-2

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. 4-21-
09-71-2

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
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4-21-09-71-2

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. W/D, D/W, tile & carpet in BDs $775/
mo Avail ASAP, no smokers. (904) 386-6485
1-5-09-92-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Pine Rush Pet Friendly No Weight Limits
1 bdr. from $459 2bdr. from $639
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1-5-09-25-2


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FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
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1-5-09-25-2

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1-5-09-25-2

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1-5-09-25-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Summer Place Pet Friendly No Weight Limits
1 bdr. from $363 $300 Amex card.
Just off SW 34th St.
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1-5-09-25-2

WALK & BIKE TO UF
1 BR/1 BA $425
* 2BR $450-$620 W/D incl
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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
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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
4-21-09-71-2


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LARGE 2BR/1BA
Tile floors, except BRs. Covered patio. Close
to Shands 2336 SW 34th PI Apt D. $600/
mo w/stacking W/D. lyr lease 352-372-3131
12-9-09-41-2

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 1-6-
09-44-2


PET'S PARADISE
$390 $650. No app or pet fee. 1 & 2BR,
privacy fenced. SW. 352-331-2099 12-9-
09-39-2

Working at Shands orVA- nice 2/1 @ Summit
House across the street. $700/mo + $200
dep. Call 352-8430-0220 to see. 12-9-29-2

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
4-21-09-71-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Sundowne Pet Friendly No Weight Limits
Studio from $439 ibdr. from $479
Walk to Butler Plaza
Ph. 377-2596 www.gremco.com
1-5-09-92-2

FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Courtney Greens Pet Friendly No Weight Limits
Totally Renovated 1 bdr. from $599
1 MONTH FREE! Near Oaks Mall
Ph. 375-3077 www.gremco.com
1-5-09-92-2


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FREE Rent until January 2010!!!
Ashton Square Pet Friendly No Weight Limits
2 & 3 bdrs from $709
1 MONTH FREE! Huge floorplans.
W/D hookup Near Oaks Mall
Ph.333-1120 www.gremco.com
1-5-09-92-2

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 1-5-09-22-2


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 1-5-09-22-2


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 1-5-09-22-2

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 1-5-09-22-2


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 1-5-09-22-2


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2901 NW 14th Street
1BR 1BA Apt Near Sams
Club. Carpet, Window A/C,
Nat gas ht. Inclds Wtr, Swg,
pst control and garbage. $425/Mo
Rental Refs a must! Call
Merrill Management Inc
352-372-1494 1-5-09-22-2



Move In Ready. Close to Campus and
Shands 1,2,3,& 4 bedrooms & individual
leases. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rent-
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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


* 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 1-5-09-
18-2


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


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fir in Liv rm, Carpet in BRs w/ceiling fans. All
new BA. New Kit w/stainless appl, W/D, Cent
H/A, i-net/cable avail. Mgr pays water, pest
control, lawn main, security lites. Near bus rte.
Sorry no pets $685/mo Call 727-423-9463
*Also avail: Fully furn 2BR/1BA $735/mo.
12-9-09-13-2


WALK TO UF. Avail in Jan:
* 2BR/2.5BA $800 2BR/1BA $700
* 1BR/1BA $585 Studio $475
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$100 OFF 1st MONTH RENT. 2 BR/1.5 Bath
Phoenix apt. 1 mile to campus and Shands
on bus route. W/D conn. Fenced yard. $500
security, $550/month. 2640 SW 31st Place
Unit B. 562-2782 or 514-6869 if interested.
1-6-14-2

1st MONTH'S RENT FREE! Lovely, spa-
cious 3/2 condo. Quiet, yet centrally located,
just 1.5 mi. from law center. Very low utili-
ties! Partially furnished.W/D,pool. $975. Exit
Realty Producers 352-316-6842 12-8-09-
10-2

WALK/BIKE TO UF/SHANDS! Campus Edge
1 BR/1 bath, washer/dryer, stove,dishwasher,
pool,gym,no pets,$550/m,2360 SW Archer
Rd.561-313-1549 Owner agent 1-11-09-
15-2

NEED A CHANGE?
Rooms for rent, 5 blks from UF. Indiv leases,
no redec fees, utils incl. A few left for Dec or
reserve yours for Aug. Call today 226-4111
12-9-09-10-2

FIRST MONTH FREE or $600/MO! (original
price $660) Bright 2/1 apartment on the sec-
ond floor. Short walk from UF/Shands/RTS
13,16,17. This is a lease transfer. Available
Dec. 1st. Hurry! Call 407 922 0029 12-3-
5-2

MOVE IN JAN. Room in 4b/3b house share
bath. Easy walk to campus. No pets. No
Smoking. 500/mon incl. util. 250/sec dep.
kmtheo@hotmail.com or 352-262-2710/514-
4570 1-5-09-10-2

LARGE 1BR HOUSE
Urban loft design fully remodeled. Very
nice. Backyard, trees, downtown, big city
cracker. 316-6667. $670/mo. Available now.
1-5-09-10-2

STEPS TO LAW SCHOOL
* Large 1 BR/1BA $475/mo
* 1BR in 4BR/2BA house $350/mo
Clean, quiet, split utils. W/D. Call Tom 954-
529-4031, www.pleasantstreet.net (for pics)
1-6-09-10-2

1/1, Ridgeview, free water, next to park, on
the bus line, cent H/A, courtyard, 2 miles to
UF, convenient to shopping, no smoking, no
pets. $470 SD, $470/mo 562-2824 12-3-09-
5-2

Nice 2 BR near UF, restaurants and shop-
ping. Large utility room with WD Connections,
Dishwasher, Additional private storage, Pool.
$620 per month. (352)870-5815/(352)333-
7721 1-5-10-2

3BR House for rent
Wood floors, front/back porch. 2035 NW 35th
Ave. Close to UF, SFC busline. $725/mo.
Available now. Flex lease. 352-318-8822
12-3-09-5-2

Student looking for roommate to share a
lakefront 2 bedroom 1 bath condo 1/2 mile
from campus. Extremely nice, quiet neigh-
borhood, with a respectful roommate. Would
be responsible for 1/2 utilities/cable/internet.
Rent $390. Available immediately. Call Don
352-870-0152 12-4-09-5-2

$99 Moves-U-IN! $299 + 75 utility package.
Downtown Vintage room, or 34th st condo
room w/private bath & walk-in closet. 352-
226-3535, 713-705-6279 1-7-09-10-2

3/1 Vintage House! $900/month Walk to UF!
Porch, w/d hook-ups, central AC 352-226-
3535, 713-705-6279 517 NW 8th St 1-7-
09-10-2

4 Bed/2 bath Vintage House $990/month.
Walk to UF! Univ/by Leo706. 818 SW 3rd
Ave. Central A/C, porch, w/d, and close to
downtown too. 352-226-3535, 713-705-6279
1-7-09-10-2

Serene Living at Magnolia Manor Apts
All 2BR/2BA units. W/D, mirrored wall, sky-
light, alarm. Starting at $640. Model open
daily. Call Maribeth 352-317-8150 12-0-6-2


* One bedroom with office, full bath, and kitch-
en for rent! One block from the University of
S Florida on SW 5th Ave. Utilities are not in-
cluded but are split among the renter and the
other three roommates. It's part of a house
and rent is only 500$ a month! 386-295-1703
12-7-09-4-2


Duplex 2BR/1BA, NEW kitchen, tiled floors,
fenced yard, 1mi to SFC, $600/mo.
Call 352-278-2897 12-8-09-5-2

2BR/2BA Condo
1 Mile from Campus
Call 352-516-2545. Pets ok. 1-5-09-7-2

LARGE 2/2 PETS OK
Fenced in backyard, W/D hook-up, plus stor-
age, central heat & AC, Master bdrm has 3
closets, apt just painted, new carpet, new
frig. Now available, rent $650. Sec only $100
with reference. Call Mr. Kristoff 352-332-
5030 1-5-09-7-2

HISTORIC APTS Pleasant Street Historic
District. 2BR $850, two 1BRs $625 & $575.
one efficiency $475. Hardwood floors, ceiling
fans, high ceiling & porches. 1st, last, secu-
rity. No dogs. 378-3704 sallygville@aol.com
1-5-09-7-2

DUCKPOND
2BR/1.5BA 1200 sq ft townhouse. Amazing
location. Tile floor, new countertops. Blocks
to downtown. Available now. $850/mo. 508
NE 4th Ave. 379-4952 1-5-09-7-2

DUCKPOND
Stone cottage studio. Small but cute. Good
sized kitchen. Blocks to downtown, restau-
rants. Available now. $475/mo. 306 NE 6th
St. 379-4952 1-5-09-7-2

2BR/1BA cent heat mobile home. Shady lot.
From $345-$425/mo. Incl water. No pets.
Last month free. 4546 NW 13th St. 376-5887
1-5-09-6-2

BLOCKS TO UF
Available August 2010. Now showing
multiple houses. 2BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA,
4BR/3BA, 5BR/3BA. www.dalyproperties.
com or call Carol 359-3341 1-5-09-6-2

Beautiful &Affordable Townhouse w/fireplace
in SW Gville! Laminated wood downstairs &
carpet upstairs. 2BR/1.5BA near UF, Butler
Plaza, 1-75 & Oaks Mall. Short leases avail.
Great deal! Don't miss it. 352-262-2828
1-5-09-6-2

Move in Special: No Security Deposit
2/2 Condo with washer/dryer, screened-
in porch, newer condo, near UF. Shands,
located off 34th & Archer Rd. 2 units
available $750 per month. Call 317-5060
1-5-09-6-2

Relocated. Assume my lease. Dec rent paid.
No 1st, last, or security deposit 950.00/mo
2BR/2BA townhome, W/D hookup. Arlington
Square,downtown, walk to the Hipp, on bus
line, alarm system included. 863-258-6350
12-9-09-5-2


$385-Room available for Spring 2009 in 4/4
University Terrace Condo. Fully furnished,
utilities included, W/D, on bus routes 12 and
35. Call Anu @ 352-262-0628 12-9-9-3

Sublease furnished 1/1 in a 4/4 at Gainesville
Place. W/D, utilities, internet, cable includ-
ed. $400/mo. 3 great female roommates.
Available immediately through August. (352)
231-3124 12-4-09-5-3

Release Spring 2010, UClub Apts.
I'LL GIVE YOU $350 FOR THIS APT.
$555/mo. all inclusive; 1 bdrm.,
private bath; female roommate
e-mail: cmm616@ufl.edu 1-5-09-10-3

Sublease furnished 1/1 in a 2/2.5 townhouse
spring 2010(Jan 1 to April 30). $500/month
utilities, internet, and cable included! Located
in Brighton park Call (352)222-9646 or email
clarissahoover@ufl.edu 12-8-09-5-3

$350/mo 1 BR furnished apt at Campus
Lodge Available from January to August.
W&D, Pool, 24 hr gym, Computer Lab,
Basketball courts. Contact 8504783876 or
8507124370 12-7-09-4-3

SUBLEASE $500 per month: The
Courtyards-5 minute walk from UF campus.
4/1.5, fully furnished with utilities and wire-
less. Lease begins January 1 and can go un-
til August 7 (ending date can be negotiated.)
Contact Nicole at nicole.seigel@gmail.com.
12-8-09-4-3


$280/mo+util.Sublease nxt spring/sum.Lg 1
br/lba in 3br/3ba Stoneridge apt.lnc:wash/
dryer,dshwshr,all essentials!Lg walkincloset!
Walk to Butler plaza.2 bus rts 12&35.Gym,
pool, bball/tennis crts also. 813-909-6447
12-9-5-3


Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
Greenwich Green 372-8100
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-21-71-4

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Just go to
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1BR INDIVIDUAL LEASES IN FURNISHED
4BR CONDOS. 2 blocks to UF. $299/mo incl
elec, cable tv, internet, pool, laundry facility.
914 SW 8th Ave. 378-4626 12-9-09-62-4

Enjoy A Romatic Old House
Near library downtown. $295-375/rm + utils.
Short term. No pets. No smoking. 378-1304
12-9-09-40-4

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 12-7-
33-4

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 12-4-
09-28-4

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. 12-9-29-4

Female roommates needed. Live in a big
new house w/ bus stop to UF, quiet/relax
area, fenced yard,private pool. 480/month
all inclusive. Joyce 941-724-0961. Must see
House Pics: tinyurl.com/mbs77r 12-9-09-
23-14

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

2 bedrooms available now in a GREAT 4 BR
house near campus. Easy walk to law school,
bike to main campus. Live with one student,
one professional. $450/mo. Nice neighbor-
hood, sunny porch, great place to live. Call
David, (321) 303-2214. 12-4-09-10-4

1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA located on Archer Rd.
Bike to Campus! Avail Now/Spring Sem.
Discount rent until January 1st.- Then
$400+util. OBO
Call Chase at 386-937-2621 12-4-09-5-4

Room for rent. Master bedroom w/
private bath. 3/4 mile from stadium.
Quiet neighborhood. Split utils. 352-281-6618
1-5-09-9-4

Roommate wanted in Jan or Aug. 2000 sq
ft. 2 women looking for 3rd roommate. 3BR -
comes fully furnished, W/D, internet, TV. 3rd
& 2nd Ave. $600 + 1/3 utils. 561-281-9274
1-5-09-9-4

Roommate wanted. Large 3/3 house w/
2 grad students in NW. Close to UF, SFC,
shopping. $375/mo, $200 dep. Lease til 7/31.
Large room, low utils. Call Evan 352-428-
0500 1-5-09-9-4

Male, grad student, small furnished apt on
side of private home close to UF. One per-
son only. No pets. Cable, patio, clean, quiet.
$500 pm, utilities included. 336-5808 12-
9-09-8-4


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Roommate needed for 2BR Apt. close to
UF. Bus Stop Right Outside. Room Not
Furnished, Everything Else Furnished. $350/
Mo. Plus Utilities.Call Kyle at 954-907-8538
or email me at kylefranzone06@yahoo.com
.12-4-09-5-4

Luxury House room, $500 incl. utilities.
W/D, ceramic tile, micro, etc. Looking for
graduate/professional for nice place & likes
small pups. Williston/SW 23rd St. 352-226-
3535/713-705-6279 1-7-09-10-4

Roommate needed in Rockwood Villas spa-
cious room and private bath in a 3/3. $400.00/
month plus a 1/3 of the utilities 352-538-7521
1-5-09-8-4

Grad student seeking two female roommates
(NS/ND) to share a new 4/2 house in a quiet
neighborhood 3 mi. W of 1-75. With cable,
internet & security alarm. 475/mo., util. incl.
Please call 352-331-8794. Rooms are avail-
able immediately. 1-12-12-4

Beautifully renovated, furnished
condo,1 mile from UF, $399/MO
includes cable, internet, utilities,
pool + fitness room and on bus route,
Female roommate needed, 352 262-2871
1-5-09-7-4

1 bed/private bath in 3/3 at rockwood villas.
$450 inc. utilities (cable, wireless internet).
Washer/Dryer in unit and plenty of parking.
On UF and Sante Fe bus route. Call Jerry for
more info. 407.403.0656. 12-9-09-6-4


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12-9-74-5

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

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


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

130 FEET RIVER FRONTAGE! 1.5 ACRES,
BUILDABLE LOTWITH LARGE SELECTION
OF HUGE TREES ON PEACEFUL SECTION
OF RIVER. GREAT INVESTMENT! ONLY
25K. (352)665-8067 1-13-09-20-5

Great for Students 1 BR/1 BA.
Walk to Campus. Only $49,900
Gore-Rabell Realty 378-1387 4-21-75-5


BED QUEEN $120 ORTHOPEDIC
Pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand,
new, still in plastic. Call 352-372-7490 will
deliver. 4-21-09-71-6

BED FULL SIZE $100 ORTHOPEDIC
Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still
in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Call 352-
377-9846 4-21-09-71-6

MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT $400
Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must
sell. Can deliver. Retail $1600. 352-372-
7490 4-21-09-71-6


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. 4-21-09-71-6

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
4-21-71-6

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 4-21-09-71-6

SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather.
Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail
$2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846
4-21-09-71-6

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 4-21-
71-6

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 4-21-09-71-6

**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.
4-21-71-6

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. 4-21-71-6

Bed- All New King! 3pc Orthopedic pillowtop
mattress set. Brand NEW, still in plastic with
warranty. Can deliver. $200 352-333-7516.
4-21-71-6

BEDROOM SET- $300 BRAND NEW
Still in boxes! 6 pieces include: Headboard,
2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror, Chest. Must
sell, can deliver. 352-377-9846. 4-21-09-
71-6

FUTON $60 Solid Oak Mission Style. With
plush mattress $160. All brand NEW still in
box. Can deliver. 352-333-7516 4-21-71-6

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 4-21-71-6


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/un-
plugging/hassels. $30 Gator discount w/ID.
Certified MCSE Technicians. 352-338-8041.
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

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I come to your location
All PC and Networking Problems
* 352-262-6704 Only $25 per hour *
12-4-09-10-7


CERTIFIED MCSE COMPUTER TECH
Office or Home. Fast professional services at
reasonable rates. Services include network-
ing, security, data recovery, virus removal.
352-275-3036 www.indiecomputer.com 12-
9-09-10-7


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)
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***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
4-21-09-71-10


Top of the line gator pool table! Solid slate,
8ft.,gator blue felt, gator billiard balls, gator
cover $1800 OBO. MUST SELL! call 352-
372-6533 12-9-09-5-10

CHRISTMAS TREES!
Potted Leylands, Arizona Cypress, & Red
Cedar; Table-Top to 10 ft. $7-$69. 209 NW
75th St. Alachua 386-462-2060 1-5-09-6-
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OEM + AFTERMARKET PARTS + ACCY'S
HUGE TIRE SELECTION IN STOCK, CALL
FOR PRICES + DISCOUNTS 352-377-6974
4-21-09-71-11

*****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 4-21-09-
71-11

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

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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
4-21-09-71-11


00000* SCOOTERS ******
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
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Sports
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009


ALLIGATOR
www.alligatorSports.org


Florida will start NCAA play

By ANTHONY CHIANG
Alligator Writer
achiang@allgator org

After being selected to the NCAA Tourna-
ment field for the 19th consecutive season,
the Gators should be accustomed to the post-
season by now but that isn't the case.
Florida doesn't know what to expect this
weekend as it has only has played a com-
bined three matches all time under Mary
Wise against the three teams in its first and
second round bracket College of Charles-
ton, FIU and Miami.
No. 14 UF (23-5, 16-4 Southeastern Con-
ference) will begin the tournament against
College of Charleston (18-12, 12-4 Southern
Conference) at 7:30 tonight in the O'Connell
., Center.
Although the Gators
and Cougars don't have
too much of a history, the
one time they did matchup
was in a similar situation -
the first round of the 2007
NCAA Tournament.
Wise
The unfamiliarity be-
tween the four teams comes as a change to
the Gators.
"It's way different. In the SEC you play
teams twice," opposite hitter Callie Rivers
said. "You pretty much know people's names, -
numbers and tendencies within the confer-
ence. When going into these games you really
don't know anything about the teams."
Although the players will not have the
chance to view mountains of film on the Cou- ..
gars, coach Mary Wise has spent all week
studying UF's first-round opponent.
From what she has seen, College of Harrison Diamond/ Alligator Staff
Charleston runs a fast offense and block ex- UF outside hitter Callie Rivers said the NCAA Tournament is
SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 19 quite a change due to the unfamiliarity of opponents.


It's really too easy


being this awesome
Editor's Note: Graduate student, Palm Beach Post
Gators beat writer and reader Ben Volin earned a
guest column for winning our inaugural alligatorSports
Fantasy Challenge.
o apparently the prize for my outstanding per-
formance and season-long dominance in this lit-
tle fantasy college football league is to write 500
words for the Alligator.
Awesome. How thrilling.
This is exactly how I should be spending my time
this week.
Not, you know, covering the
nation's No. 1 team as it prepares
for the Game of the Century, or
studying for my MBA exams.
Nope, instead I'm supposed
to sit here and brag or something
Ben Volin about beating a bunch of college
Rollin' With Volin kids in fantasy football.
sports@alligatororg Yeah, I won the league. Cool.
Can't wait to drop that line with
the ladies in Midtown.
For both of you that care, I won because of a kid I
didn't know existed until Week 2. His name is Blaine
Gabbert, and he's a sophomore quarterback for Mis-
souri who lists sports, hanging out with friends and
fishing as his primary hobbies. Not quite the stuff of
Tebow, but he did me well this season as a replacement
for Sam Bradford, who I took with the second overall
pick and promptly hurt himself for the season in Week
1.
The Tigers went 8-4, 4-4 in the Big 12, but Gabbert
was a champion in my locker room. He finished with
3,302 passing yards, 228 rushing yards, 26 total touch-
SEE VOLIN, PAGE 20


Alabama looks to get revenge for letting '08 slip away


* THE CRIMSON TIDE HAVE
WON 24 STRAIGHT
REGULAR-SEASON GAMES.

By PHIL KEGLER
Alligator Staff Writer
pkegler@alligatororg

When the Crimson Tide take the
field Saturday, they will not have
lost a regular-season game in 743
days.
That will be little consolation for
Alabama if it comes up short against
Florida in the SEC Championship
Game for the second straight year.
UA is about to get a second


chance against UF, after the Gators
pulled away in the fourth quarter
for a 31-20 win en route to a BCS
National Championship Game ap-
pearance.
This year's winner will again
have a chance to play for the na-
tional title.
"We got too caught up in the mo-
ment," Alabama linebacker Rolando
McClain said. "Our guys got caught
up in the pressure and they wanted
to be the hero and make the extra ef-
fort play instead of just doing what
we had to do and doing what our
job was.
"If everybody would have just
done what they had to do in the


fourth quarter instead of getting
caught up in the moment, we would
have been fine. I think the guys un-
derstand that now and everybody
is trying to play their role, playing
their role the best they can instead of
trying to be the hero."
It has been well-
i- documented that
SSaturday's show-
down will feature
a clash of the na-
tion's top defenses. The outcome
may hinge on which offense can
do just enough to pull out the win.
Florida and Alabama have seemed
to favor the run this year, with the
Gators boasting the SEC's top rush-


ing offense and Crimson Tide run-
ning back Mark Ingram second in
the conference in rushing yards per
game.
UA quarterback Greg McElroy
said the ability to depend on Ingram
on offense has been a big help as he
develops in his first year under cen-
ter.
"(Inrgram has) been a great se-
curity blanket for all of us in our
first years as starters. He's that solid
rock," McElroy said. "He's been a
guy we can fall back on when we
need to grind the clock and a guy
that's gotten off to great starts in
games for us."
Ingram's superb season has


helped the Crimson Tide weather
through some of McElroy's rockier
weeks, including a three-game
stretch against Ole Miss, South
Carolina and Tennessee in which he
completed 51.8 percent of his passes,
averaged 119.7 passing yards per
game and had a total of zero touch-
downs and two interceptions.
"There was a huge question
mark that everybody had about the
quarterback on our team this year,"
Alabama coach Nick Saban said.
But Alabama's closer-than-ex-
pected win in the Iron Bowl may
have given McElroy a much-needed

SEE ALABAMA, PAGE 20


* Quarterback Tim Tebow was named one of five finalists for the Walter Camp
Player of the Year award for the third straight year. The winner will be
announced live on the 6 p.m. SportsCenter on Dec. 10. The other finalists are
Alabama running back Mark Ingram, Houston quarterback Case Keenum, Texas
quarterback Colt McCoy and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.


Today's question: How far will the
UF volleyball team go?


I POLLRS ULTS


Previous question:
Which school has
been Florida's
biggest rival in the
Urban Meyer era?


Percent (Votes)
LSU 59% (287)
Georgia 27% (133)
Tennessee 9% (43)
FSU 5% (23)


486 TOTAL VOTES






THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 19


Down But Not Out


By ANTHONY CHIANG
Alligator Writer
achlang@alllgator org

The Gators' season hit an all-
time low as they traveled to face
Kentucky on Nov. 22.
For the first time in 19 years,
they would not win the Southeast-
ern Conference title.
But the disappointment and
embarrassment that came with
ending Florida's 18-year streak did
not prevent this team from staying
focused.
Before the match against Ken-
tucky, junior Callie Rivers made
sure that her team knew there was
still a lot at stake.
"When I walked into the lock-
er room prior to the (Kentucky)
match, she had written on the wall
'not on our watch,' and she had
every player sign it," coach Mary
Wise said. "That was their rally
cry."
UF went on to dominate Ken-
tucky en route to a four-set victory
after losing to the Wildcats less
than two months before.
Since falling out of conten-
tion for the conference crown, the
Gators have looked like a new
team.
Wise's decision to insert middle
blocker Lauren Bledsoe into the
starting lineup along with the stra-
tegic move of using a one-setter of-
fense has rejuvenated the group.
After a devastating loss to Ten-
nessee, which knocked the Gators
out of title contention, the changes
were made.
UF has reeled off three impres-
sive victories since two coming
against top-25 opponents as it
begins the NCAA Tournament to-
day against College of Charleston.
"As much as you would love to
win the SEC every year, it has got-
ten a lot better," sophomore Kristy
Jaeckel said. "Overcoming this ad-
versity is something that is really
going to make us a stronger team,
ultimately."

The Toughest Road Yet
As the Gators begin their jour-
ney to the Final Four in Tampa,
they will have to look no further
than the rough road they've trav-
eled this season for some experi-
ence.
In the first 18 seasons of Wise's


tenure at UF, she only dropped
eight conference matches. This
year, the team lost an unprec-
edented four matches to SEC op-
ponents.
"It has easily been the most
competitive season in the SEC be-
cause there is so much more parity
now," Wise said.
Three other SEC teams are cur-
rently in the top 21 of the RPI rank-
ings and all four of the Gators' con-
ference losses have come against
those teams: Kentucky, LSU and
Tennessee.
While UF went undefeated in
conference play during the 1992
and 1993 regular seasons and from
1995-2003, Jaeckel believes the
team used to pay for it in the post-
season.
"Being able to learn from our
losses early instead to having one
of our first losses in the tourna-
ment can really help us," she said.
"If we really take it to heart and
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make us stronger for the tourna-
ment."
Although conference competi-
tion has been tough, nonconfer-
ence play has been even tougher.
The Gators have faced four non-
conference foes ranked in the top
14 of the RPI, including No. 3 Flor-
ida State, No. 5 Washington, No. 6
Stanford and No. 14 Notre Dame.
They went 3-1 in those matches,
with their only loss coming against
Washington early in the season.
"With the experience we have
and all the great teams we have
played so far, once we get to the
tournament we will be better pre-
pared," senior Elyse Cusack said.

Unmatched Versatility
There were many questions
surrounding the setter position af-
ter Cindy Bathelt transferred from
UF before the season began.
But then came junior transfer
Brynja Rodgers to fill the void and
provide another setter to comple-


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Although Rodgers has been
consistent and is second on the
team with 5.43 assists per set, the
Gators have turned to a one-setter
offense featuring Murphy for the
latter part of the year. Last sea-
son this scheme was not used as
Bathelt and Murphy ran the two-
setter attack.
The new offense has paid divi-
dends.
When first used against Auburn
on Nov. 8, the Gators committed a
season-low four attack errors in
the match. Against South Carolina
on Nov. 27, the offense led to a sea-
son-high hitting efficiency of .519.
"I think it's a lot of fun. It gives
different teams a lot to prepare
for," Murphy said. "If one thing
is not working out, it lets us know
that we always have another op-
tion."
UF's versatility has led Wise to
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After the loss to Tennessee, she
moved Bledsoe from opposite hit-
ter to starting middle blocker and
removed senior Kristina Johnson
from the starting lineup.
For most of the season, Bledsoe
and Rivers fought for playing time
at the right side. By moving Bled-
soe to the middle, both can be on
the court at the same time.
"By using these players that are
versatile enough to play at differ-
ent positions, it allows us to get all
of our playmakers on the court at
the same time," Wise said.
The new middle blocker has
led to increased offensive produc-
tion as Bledsoe has averaged eight
kills per match in the three she
has played at the position. John-
son only averaged four before the
switch was made.
Both of these late-season shake-
ups have helped breathe new life
into the team as it heads into a
postseason that is structured in the
Gators' favor.

Home Court Advantage
Although UF failed to win the
SEC, the Gators have a lot going
for them as they begin the tourna-
ment.
The team is guaranteed to stay
in Florida for the entire postsea-
son.
The O'Connell Center will host
the first and second rounds, as well
as regionals. The Final Four will be
held in Tampa.
Last year, the Gators had to
travel to Colorado for regionals
and lost to Stanford. This season,
traveling won't pose a problem for
them.
Confidence shouldn't be an is-
sue either.
UF has beaten two of the tour-
nament's top-four seeds, No. 3
Florida State and No. 4 Stanford,
during the regular season.
All this combined with Wise
making the most of the Gators' ver-
satility and the experience gained
from playing in a much-improved
SEC will help prepare this team for
a run in the postseason.
Wise even believes that the
end of the 18 year streak can help
the team set its sights on a bigger
goal.
"We said all along that we
would not win a national champi-
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VOLLEYBALL, from page 18 pared the team well for this situation. In we didn't see on video, so it's a different On Monday, sophomores Kristy Jaeckel


ceptionally well.
"Once we get to the tournament we get
limited video on each opponent," senior
Elyse Cusack said. "We'll really only watch
video on them (the Cougars) one time. But
then we get the opportunity to scout FIU
and Miami for the second round, so we'll
see them on video and playing live."
The nonconference schedule has pre-


VOLIN, from page 18


downs and just seven interceptions.
I contacted the Missouri athletic de-
partment to try to score an interview
with Gabbert, but saying that I'm writing
a column for The Alligator apparently
didn't have quite the cache I expected.
But Gabbert, of course, didn't win this
thing by himself. Texas' Jordan Shipley,
Kansas' Kerry Meier, Minnesota's Eric
Decker, West Virginia's Noel Devine and
the Alabama defense also led me to the
title.
Florida fans hope I don't type that last
part of the sentence again this weekend.
How many words are we at now?
306? Ugh.
This was my first season playing col-
lege fantasy football, and you know
what?
It's really easy. I played in two leagues,
and reached the finals in both.
I can't sit here and claim that I had
any special insight during the draft.
By the fourth round, I hadn't heard


each of UF's first three tournaments of the
season, it played two matches against un-
familiar opponents on consecutive days.
The key to playing against these types
of teams is the ability to make adjustments
on the fly, Wise said.
"It's actually more fun because you
kind of make an adjustment during the
match," Cusack said. "You'll see teams do
new things during the match that maybe

of any of the remaining players, and we
still had like seven rounds to go.
We limited the playing field to only
BCS teams, which if you're counting at
home is 65 teams.
Then consider that we only had 10
owners in the league.
With 65 teams, there were plenty of
good players to go around.
When my running back Nic Grigsby
got hurt, I simply went to the waiver wire
and found a guy named Daniel Thomas
from Kansas State I had never heard of
him before, but I'll take his 971 yards and
nine touchdowns, thank you.
The fact that I dominated the league
- no one came within four games of
my 12-3 record says more about the
simple-mindedness of the other owners
in the league than of my fantasy football
genius.
This really isn't hard, people. Please
come stronger next season. Dominating
isn't as fun as it seems.
Especially when it results in you hav-
ing to write 500 words.


challenge."

FOUR GATORS NAMED ALL-
SEC: UF may not have won
the conference this season,
Volleyball but it was still able to tie
for the most players named
to All-SEC teams.
Kentucky, Tennessee and UF all saw
four of its players earn the honor.


and Kelly Murphy were named to the All-
SEC First Team.
Murphy has been a triple threat all
season long and currently leads the na-
tion with nine triple-doubles. As a setter,
whose primary job is to pass, she is still
second in the conference with a .370 hitting
efficiency.
Meanwhile, Cusack and sophomore
Colleen Ward earned second-team honors.


UF will look to contain WR Jones


ALABAMA, from page 18

boost of confidence. He completed 21 of 31
passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns
and drove his team 79 yards for the game-
winning score with 1:24 remaining.
That might be remembered as the day
McElroy went from a game manager to a
clutch presence in the pocket.
"It was important for us as an offense,"
McElroy said. "Most times people will sit
back and say if our offense is put in
charge of winning that, shoot, we're go-
ing to be out of luck."
McElroy's favorite target has been star
wideout Julio Jones. Jones caught five
passes for 124 yards in last year's SEC
Championship Game as a freshman. This
year, he has eclipsed the century mark in
yards just once, racking up 102 against
LSU.


The Gators will rely on their confer-
ence-best passing defense to shut down
Jones.
"What they do is not necessarily over
complicated," McElroy said. "It's tough
to prepare for in the
sense that you can rep-
licate the looks, but it's
difficult to replicate the
personnel they have."
McElroy has gone
through quite a trans-
formation this season,
McElroy but whether it will be
enough still remains to
be seen.
"At the end of the day, you can talk
about playing Florida and how you want
to beat them," McClain said, "but at the
end of the day, you have to go out and
prove it."


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~the Vnu the independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc of Gainesville, Florida VOLUME 103 ISSUE 70 We Inform. You Decide. -0 I72\ Rey THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 Ana Goni-Lessan / Alligator Staff Turlington Page-Turner While waiting for her Plants, Health and Spirituality class to start, 19-year-old Laura Hundersmarck, an anthropology and Portuguese major, reads the Alligator outside of Turlington Hall on Wednesday afternoon. ON CAMPUS Teachers, friends remember telecom student as 'fighter' By CAROLYN TILLO Alligator Writer Samantha Grosse was a curious, motivated student. The UF telecommunications student worked in the WRUF newsroom for class. She liked international politics, loved animals and was in Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She didn't like to use her disease as an excuse. That's why she didn't tell Tom Krynski, the news director of WRUF-AM and WRUF-FM, that she had cystic fibrosis until she started missing classes and shifts at the station. "She didn't want that to slow her down," he said. However, on Monday, Samantha succumbed to her disease, which affected her lungs and digestive system. "I don't think she had any obstacles. She just did what she wanted to do." Christine Eschenfelder WUFT news assignment manager Carlos Torres, who taught Samantha's Radio 1 class, said she possessed the qualities of a good broadcast journalist, including an ability to work as a team player and a willingness to help her classmates, even if it meant staying after class. "Whether she would have chosen to do on-air or production, whether she would have chosen to do news, sports or entertainment, she would have excelled at it," Torres said. Christine Eschenfelder, the WUFT news assignment manager, taught Samantha in her electronic news producing and management course. Eschendfelder said Sam had a bubbly personSEE SAMANTHA, PAGE 4 Local custodian featured By MORGAN WATKINS Alligator Contributing Writer Melinda Augustus doesn't consider herself a particularly trusting person, but she opened her heart to the filmmakers who developed her story into a documentary. The film, "The Philosopher Kings," follows Augustus, 48, a custodian at the Florida Museum of Natural History, and seven other custodians from universities across the nation as they tell their stories, showing audiences that wisdom can come from more than just textbooks and teachers. Augustus traveled to New York twice for screenings of the film, which won or was nominated for awards at 10 film festivals. She said the chance to travel to such a beautiful area and get the red carpet treatment was amazing. The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a free screening of the film for the public Feb. 16, said Kelly Donovan, a communications specialist at the museum. Augustus, who lives in Alachua, S~& p, in film was approached during the summer of 2008 to be part of the film after her supervisor, Gloria Grant, suggested her to filmmakers who came to UF looking for potential participants. They returned to film her later that summer and spent a week shadowing Augustus at work and traveling with her to her childhood home and her mother's grave. Director Patrick Shen and producer Greg Bennick made her feel comfortable enough to open up for the camera about her experiences, she said. Augustus The hardest part of the filming process for her was talking about her mother, who died more than a decade after a medical accident during the birth of her 15th child left her comatose, she said. Augustus was 9 years old. "It's amazing how some things you'll never get over ever in your whole life," she said. "I'll always miss SEE FILM, PAGE 5 ~t l}L nv~ Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers For a story on the upcoming film based on the Alice Sebold novel "The Lovely Bones," in select theaters Dec. 11, see the story in The Avenue, Page 8. Today FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 the AVENUE 8 CLASSIFIEDS 13 Sunny CROSSWORD 15 72/50 SPORTS 18 visit www.alligator.org 0 Callie Rivers (right) and the No. 14 UF volleyball team will begin NCAA Tournament play with a firstround match against College of Charleston in the O'Dome tonight. See Story, Page 18. /li

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This year's event is raising awareness for and benefiting Relay For Life. The event is free and open to the public. Gator Citrus Club Citrus Sale Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fifield Hall The Gator Citrus Club will be hosting its annual citrus sale. Grapefruit, oranges and gift baskets will be available for purchase. For more information, please visit the club's Web site at www.hos.ufl. edu/citrusclub/. Food for Thought Dec. 10, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Plaza of the Americas Hosted by the Freshman Leadership Council, food and fun activities will be provided on the Plaza of the Americas to help stuThe 7 undisclosed, unwelcome surprises from cigarettes. Come join us for a "Quit Smoking Seminar" January 13, 2010 6:00 -9:00 PM Paul J. 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4, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,2009 Imrm u" 7n I Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers Stompin' for the Holidays! Benefitting Toys for Tots Thursday, Dec. 3 9pm-2am *HolidayScavenger Hunt* Huge Holiday Raffle * Gateway Scooter Giveaway * Pictures with Santa Student Organization Competition. $1,000prize! Admission indudes Food, Drinks, Covers, Live Music, and Prizes! I visit gatorstompin.com for details Saturday Come watch the Gators in the SEC Championship & enjoy our food & drink specials Go Gators! for o.tv voldocr% :08 Seconds Thursday! Night College Night Ladies Drink FreE -$110 Longnecks for Everyone Friday $3 JaI-k amnd Jagqer -$1 Longnecks Saturda -$2 Longnecks -$4 U-Call-It [MUo ik] DI~D [M 5 MEA MTDWDl[ (a Mf s[ [LmhQ fl=0imi l u]rHil W. University Ave. Memorial will be held Monday at AOPi house SAMANTHA, from page 1 ality and was always smiling. She would stay after class or come to Eschenfelder's office for help when practicing her news writing and was both considerate and outgoing, he said. "I don't think she had any obstacles," Eschenfelder said. "She just did what she wanted to do." Sara Sanner, who lived with Samantha for a year, said she also knew how to have a good time. She and Samantha always had people over to their poolside apartment at the Estates, including football players she Grosse met while living at Springs Residential Complex. Sanner said Samantha was a fighter who didn't let her disease stop her from having a good time or helping others. "She wanted to, you know, be normal, as normal as she could, and to encourage others who have the disease to do the same," Sanner said. A memorial for Samantha will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpha Omicron Pi house.

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ON CAMPUS Smathers Library gets new look By ERIN ROBERTS Alligator Contributing Writer Smathers Library just got a makeover. A ceremony was held Wednesday morning to recognize lobby renovations that began in August, said Barbara Hood, George A. Smathers Libraries spokeswoman. The interior was painted, new lighting was installed in the lobby, and the woodwork was stripped and restained, Hood said. "It was described as looking like a haunted house because of the dim lighting in the lobby before the renovation," Hood said. The lobby now also features displays honoring George Smathers. Bruce and John Smathers, sons of the late George Smathers, were joined by their wives along with Dean of University Libraries Judith Russell to cut an orange and blue ribbon at the ceremony commemorating the improved lobby and celebrating their father's contributions. A black-and-white photograph of George Smathers and President Lyndon B. Johnson in the White House is illuminated in one of the three display cases dedicated to the philanthropist within the lobby. Other photographs, medals and documents in the display cases also highlight contributions he made to UF as a student and a benefactor and his contributions state and nationwide as a U.S. senator. "As a research university, we acquire materials for scholarship and research, and we preserve the artifacts in such a manner so anyone can come in and use these items for education." Judith Russell Dean of University Libraries "Many of the libraries are administered as George A. Smathers Libraries as a system, but this rededicates the renovations that were made due to his contributions," Russell said. "The bronze plaque outside, the portrait of Sen. Smathers, artifacts, documents and overall appearance of the lobby is a much more appropriate dedication to Sen. Smathers." Hood said rare photographs, books, artifacts and documents that are also showcased in the lobby were chosen from the special and area study collections like Asian and Africana studies, The Price Library of Judaica and the Latin American Collection, which are housed within the library. "As a research university, we acquire materials for scholarship and research, and we preserve the artifacts in such a manner so anyone can come in and use these items for education," Russell said. "You want people to come and feel like these materials are open to you." The improvement of the lobby is expected to lead to more progress and renovations within Smathers Library as well as throughout the campus to meet the educational needs of the students, the public and scholars and researchers around the world. Plans are being made for the renovation of the Special Collections Research Room on the second floor of Smathers Library to increase the amount of space in the study area and overall usefulness of the room. Bruce Smathers said in order for UF to be ranked nationally in the top 10 universities, it is necessary to provide top 10 research libraries to the students. "Everyone wants to contribute to the athletic program, but my father recognized that this is the future of the University of Florida as an academic institution, which greatly depends on the school, but really on an excellent library system," Bruce Smathers said. "Education is everybody's birthright, and hopefully UF will become one of the top 10 universities in the country." 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The documentary became a platform for her to begin the healing process by finally talking about what happened to her mother. "As a child, it's like a quietness -unspoken," she said. "I realize now that I have to talk about what's inside of me because if you hold onto it and it's never expressed, you carry that with you your whole life." Augustus said she's not the type of person to sit behind a desk all day, and she loves her job at the museum because it keeps her on her toes. She enjoys seeing National new faces every day as visitors come to see News the exhibits. She works a second job in the afternoon at a daycare center, and before taking a job at the museum in 2004, she ran her own daycare for 18 years. Sometimes she even sees children from her previous daycare business at the museum. She loves working with children because they are nonjudgmental and love unconditionally, she said. When she thinks back on her involvement with the film, Augustus said she remembers how friendly and reassuring Shen and Bennick were toward her. She still keeps in touch with them, as well as with several of the other custodians from the film. Augustus, who first thought the film was just a college student project before realizing it was a much bigger undertaking, said she is proud of the film and that making it was ultimately a refreshing experience.

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6, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,2009 Editorial Indian Burn American Indians need health care reform he health care system that American Indians rely on is a patchwork of half measures and empty promises. President Obama outlined many of the problems in a speech last month, stating that "Native Americans die of illnesses like tuberculosis, alcoholism, diabetes, pneumonia and influenza at far higher rates" than other Americans. According to The New York Times, diabetes causes three times as many deaths among American Indians than others, and alcohol accounts for up to five times as many deaths. Much of this can be explained by the fact that American Indians face a shortage of doctors near reservations, inadequate medical equipment and hospitals that are miles of dirt and gravel road away. But worst of all may be the issue of rationing. With limited federal dollars and little tribal revenue, members of some American Indian tribes wait months or even years for critical treatment. At one reservation, home to 15,000 Apaches, there is a backlog of patients waiting for treatment that sometimes stretches into the hundreds. Overburdened doctors often add 10 additional patients a month to wait lists. And these procedures are by no means minor. A Navajo man waiting for brain surgery in New Mexico suffered seizures while driving and nearly died when he passed out after leaving the stove on. Because his seizures and headaches (caused by a shifting metal plate in his head from a childhood injury) were not "life threatening," it was the back of the line for him. Even women who find lumps in their breast or otherwise suspect a problem can face wait times of months to see specialists. This has lead to breast cancer deaths that may have been preventable. So when lawmakers included provisions to improve this failing system with the health care overhaul, conservatives opposed the expanded benefits and special exemptions granted to American Indians. Sen. Tom Coburn, R -Okla., argues that by exempting Indians from purchasing insurance, premiums will rise for insured people and further stress the American Indian health care system. But with insurers that avoid or provide very limited coverage to American Indian territories, and with a full quarter of the American Indian population in poverty, exemptions make sense. At the very least they should not be used as an excuse to delay much needed improvements to the health care system for American Indians. Conservatives also argue that because 1.9 million American Indians (of roughly 3 million total) already receive free health care through the Indian Health Service, additional spending is unnecessary. Free health care is all well and good, but what's the point when you have to wait months or years to receive it? Isn't this the kind of rationing that conservatives have been claiming to fight for years? They need not look to Canada for a "horror story" to justify their position -there's one in our backyard. One that they choose to ignore. It's called Indian Country. The notion that the free market -private insurance -will solve this problem is clearly a flawed one. The free market chooses to avoid these "high risk" populations. But the status quo obviously will not work. So what is the solution? Comprehensive reform. American Indians, along with the rest of the American people, need a fundamentally different health care system. More doctors and a greater emphasis on preventative care go handin-hand with broader health care coverage. Because this case proves that you can't go halfway with health care reform. a ll te independent forida Kristin Bjornsen EDITOR Brian Kelley Jennifer Jenkins MANAGING EDITORS Will Olsen OPINIONS EDITOR The Alligator encourages comments from readers Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (about one etter-sized page) They mustbe typed, double-spaced and must 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 1105W University Ay or send them to P0 Box 14257, Gainesvi Iie, FL 32604-2257oi umns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome Questions? Oaii 376-4458 Opinions ALLIGATOR www.aIIigator.org/opinions S S 0' Vopy ri ted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers asvoo Column Tiger's choice of m rue to his reputation as the hardest-hitting driver on the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods spent the majority of his Thanksgiving holiday entering a world of pain. The grimy details that are now oozing out of the celebrity guerrilla media sleaze machine only amplify the deliciousness of this sordid Tiger tale. Tiger and the other residents of Isleworth Country Club live in palatial houses that start at $2 million, but it is refreshing to see that nobody in this exclusive enclave has decided it would be a good idea to talk to the popo. Snitches get stitches, no matter if you live in Section 8 housing or on a snobbish golf course. Tiger "Stop Snitchin" Woods usually stays far away from political endorsements or social issues, so it is good to see him take a firm stand against assisting law enforcement officers. Everybody finds their voice sometime in their lives. The worthless public relations vomit slopped down in front of us by the more established news outlets would be insulting if it weren't so comical. Tiger's hot Viking nursemaid of a wife was saving his life when she smashed his SUV with a golf club in the wee hours of the night, as the official pablum read last week. Honestly, I can hardly think of a better way to get someone out from behind the wheel than to smash out the back windows with a golf club. With the staid news outlets sucking at the teat of outright lies and the rich neighbors making like a bunch of defiant dope boys, once again it was up to the Al-Qaida tactics of loosely-coordinated but ideologically similar celebrity news organizations to get the grubby facts about Tiger straightened out. The saddest part of this whole ordeal is the revelaistress was subpar tion in US Weekly that Tiger was not only cheating on the Viking nursemaid with a skanky "cocktail waitress" but that said "cocktail waitress" was on the television show "Tool Academy." I use Tommy Maple quotes around the term "cocktail letters@alligator org waitress" because it is code for "stripper who can't dance." For those of you who have not had the pleasure of witnessing this masterpiece, after filming the first episode, "Tool Academy" instantly rocketed into the pantheon of Greatest Achievements in American History along with the Apollo space missions and Pixy Stix. The show is a transcendent experience, and like fine wine, it only gets better with age. Obviously, my problem lies not with the show itself but with the fact that the world's first billion-dollar athlete is sopping up sloppy seconds from a guy who willingly identifies himself before a national audience as "Loud Mouth Tool." Tiger lost his Teflon coating this Thanksgiving weekend, but his mansions and money can surely salve most of his wounds. The stench of infidelity may be harder to wash off the formerly squeaky-clean pitchman -especially the "Tool Academy" love hexagon he has dragged his wife into -but America loves to build people back up after mercilessly tearing them down. Good thing Oprah is gonna be around for a couple more years, because Tiger may need a seat on her comfy couch sometime soon. Tommy Maple is a graduate student in international communications. His column appears on Thursdays. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Have you ever The results of Monday's poll watched 'Tool Academy'? question are unavailable due to technical error. Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org

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Bible shouldn't be followed selectively Thank God for the Bible. I just want to thank Shaelyn McDaniel for enlightening everyone on the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is so nice to hear someone spread the word of Jesus to others, letting them know that their lifestyles are abominations, just like wearing clothing with two types of material is an abomination (Leviticus 19:19). And I hate it when people "cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." Didn't they read Leviticus 19:27? Thank you so much, Ms. McDaniel, for shaming these wicked, wicked homosexuals and people who are pro-choice. How dare they fall in love with someone, or decide what is best for their bodies? I'm just glad the Bible is so certain and proven and doesn't reside in the fiction section of Barnes & Noble. Nicholas Smith UF3LS Christians should preach love, not hate This is in response to Shaelyn McDaniel's letter, "Author misinterprets the Bible's message." The notion that Christians pretend that God's love is conditional and that he only loves you if you fit some type of "normal lifestyle" is insane. If this were true, then no one would fit the definition of a Christian. Gay people are murdered, denied equal rights, denied housing, employment and talked about as if homosexuality were some kind of disease that they could "fix" if they were "true" Christians. This is a dangerous mentality and message that Christians hold. Gay people suffer while self-righteous Christians set impossible standards and hide behind the Bible. I think that some Christians forget that only God is infallible. People need to stop preaching hate and start preaching love and acceptance of all people. Nichole Newcome UF animal biology senior HINI vaccinations went smoothly I would like to commend the UF Student Health Care Center for a very organized HINI flu shot procedure. The online sign-up system was very easy to find and use. I printed out the forms and had them with me. A tent was set up outside, and it took me exactly 30 seconds to check in. Arrows clearly directed me to the correct location in the infirmary, and the entire vaccination procedure took less than 5 minutes. Kudos to the staff who organized what could have been a madhouse with long lines into a very streamlined program. GinnySwitt UF alumna and OPS staff admissions U U Drivers should consider feelings of fans when making bad decisions A notice to the University Athletic Association: I hereby appoint myself the official designated driver of the UF football team. Players can go out and get hammered during the week of the most important game of the season. It's okay. I will be on call, prepared to offer a ride to any player in need of my service. The game against Alabama may not matter that much to the players, but it certainly does to me. I will be happy t sleep schedule for the duration UF to ensure that the players r for games. My services will e chauffeuring. I will also throw of any player targeted by an help work out late-night confli wich shop employees, and reti impound lot the cars of playe I am fed up with these studen jeopardize their careers and pla Should they continue to misbe ers may lose scholarships or pc sional suitors, but I stand to 1 pride in my team. Please, UF football players: in need. U.S. should withdraw from Af The decision to send an ad troops to Afghanistan is irresp part of the administration I help er. Granted, President Obam during the campaign that he w on Afghanistan because it was war during the Bush administr doesn't make this a correct deci There's a point often made a stan that it is the deathbed of British failed, the Soviets failed too, will fail. It is a modern-day We have helped put in a c now backed by our govern people aren't happy about it wouldn't have previously been are now changing their minds a] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 7 o sacrifice my try. The area is now a breeding ground for anof my time at ti-American mentalities, but only because we emain eligible made it that way. xtend beyond The only responsible thing to do at this myself in front point is to pull out of Afghanistan. Did Lynofficer's Taser, don B. Johnson and Richard Nixon make good cts with sanddecisions when they increased the troops to rieve from the Vietnam against the will of the people in both rs' girlfriends. the United States and Vietnam? No, and hisathletes who tory shows that we should never have been in ying eligibility. Vietnam. It's amazing how much the Amerihave, the playcan people know and how little the govern)tential profesment listens to them in times of war. ose more: my I just read that the surge will cost about $30 billion during the first year alone. Wouldn't Call me when that money be much better off given back to the people of this country, from the lower class Lars Rodriguez to the middle class, and pumped back into the UF3LS economy? Only time will tell whether this surge will work in the end. Personally, I don't think it will, because military presence in the country ghanistan has failed time and time again. All the signs ditional 30,000 of history are pointing toward the option that onsible on the isn't talked about -pulling out of Afghanied put in powstan. The area will most likely crumble, but the always said area will probably crumble after we leave anyanted to focus way. At least we can save countless American the forgotten and Afghani lives in the process. ation, but that I have supported President Obama in evsion. erything he has done or has tried to do so far. bout AfghaniI found little fault in what he said on the camempires. The paign, and I was ecstatic when, in the small and now we, hours of the morning in November of 2008, I Vietnam. was a part of history. But I have to differ with corrupt regime, him in this decision. I will continue to support mient, and the him, but I think he has made a huge mistake .People who with this surge. I just hope I'm proven wrong. anti-American Paul Murty bout our counUF English sophomore a Hoop it Up WIN TICKETS! Lower Level Sideline seats 6 WINNERS! December 19, 2009 1 BankAtlantic Center I Sunrise, FL ENTER TO WIN: www.alligator.org/app/orangebowl GPAD BASH 2009 Decemer feEMerson AIumni Hall 1938 W. (Jniversity 6PM-8pm Ae -FOOD catered by Gators DocKside -ENTERTAINMENT by KI15 205.3 -PRIZE giveaways -Pictures with ALBERT 4 ALBERTA -DICOUNT rate to join the Alumni Association **Bring your Gator ID to join the celebration!

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theAvenue thursday, december 3, 2009 'Lovely Bones' shows realm between life and death By MARY MANCHESS avenue writer Saoirse Ronan isn't like her peers. She doesn't have a fragrance or clothing line, and she isn't among the teeny bopper, triple-threat, overnight sensations that Disney produces. "I'll leave Miley Cyrus to that," the Irish actress said in a telephone conference call that The Avenue participated in on Oct. 15. "I don't think I'm really that kind of actor." And she definitely isn't. Ronan was nominated for an Academy Award at the age of 12 for her role as Briony Tallis in "Atonement." And now at age 15, rumors of a second nomination are up in the air for her role as Susie Salmon in the upcoming film, "The Lovely Bones," based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold. The film is scheduled for limited release on Dec. 11. It will be officially released on Jan. 11. The plot centers on Ronan's character, 14-year-old Susie, who is brutally murdered and watches her family deal with the aftermath of her death from the in-between. In order to move onto the afterlife she must accept her death, which is conflicted by the vengeance she feels toward her murderer and the desire to have her family heal from her devastating death. Prior to filming, Ronan decided not to read the book because at the time she was only 13 years old. "The book is little bit more visual and a bit more violent than the film, so itjust made sense," she said. "But I read the book this year for the first time, and I absolutely loved it, and I think because I had been through the whole experience of making the movie and living through the story, I think that helps me to really connect with the book." In the book there is a very graphic rape scene that lasts for about two pages. Ronan said that this scene is not featured in the film, but she doesn't think it drasNew tically changes the overall synopsis. "It can make people uncomfortable, and it can make people too disturbed," she said. "And I find that if they do it the way that we did in 'The Lovely Bones,' which was a very tasteful way to do it, I think, is to just leave it up to the audience's imagination, and let them think of it for themselves, sometimes that can even be stronger." With a star-studded cast that includes Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Weisz and director Peter Jackson, there are high expectations looming by bloggers and film critics. While Ronan sees it as a privilege to work with such high-profile people in the business, she said she has never felt intimidated but always respected. "I've never really been starstruck; I've never been speechless or anything like that. I don'tthink I could do that anyway, I'm Irish," she said. "I usually get very excited when I meet people around my own age, whether they're well-known or not." Excited and cheerful are characteristics of the actress outside of her dark characters. "I'm not particularly attracted to dark roles. I suppose with 'Atonement' and 'The Lovely Bones' it just kind of worked out that way," she said. "But I love the depth to them. I love just their thinking process, especially with 'Atonement.' And it just, you know, it takes a lot of thinking to really understand those kinds of characters. There's a lot of parts now where it's very easy to just be the happy girl, and you know, there are some great characters at the moment who are more than that, and who are also very uplifting, like Susie Salmon." Ronan said she has also been looking at scripts that are comedic and a little bit more light-hearted. But she doesn't think that Susie Salmon's real story is dark. She said, "I think that the message of this movie, although it may not seem like it to people who haven't seen it yet, is ultimately hope and how you get there." Mark Wahlberg (who plays Jack Salmon) and Saoirse Ronan ( who plays Susie Salmon) in the upcoming film "The Lovely Bones." Ronan plays the role of a young girl who is murdered and watches from heaven as her family tries to track down her killer. The movie will be released Dec. 11. PG 11: Column about crushing the spirit of Christmas and a review of the Gainesville Local Art Mart PG 12: Q + A with indie band Cursive ONLINE: Check out a list of easy Florida romantic getaways at www.alligator.org/avenue SEX: The benefits of technology, page 12 FASHION: The Avenue speaks with the founders of Rent the Runway, page 9 A-LIST |COMING UP Looking for quick gift ideas? The fifth season of Lost comes out on DVD Tuesday. You could also pick up Taylor Swift's new Holiday Collection EP with Christmas favorites. And if you still can't find a gift for someone, there is always Starbucks. Don't be sad this is the last Avenue of fall. We'll be back in the spring with more stories on all of your entertainment favorites. THIS WEEK: -1 REGULARS

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 +ALLIGATOR, 9 Runway offers alternative to buying designer clothing By TAWNA SOELDNER-DANGER avenue contributing writer Even with a closet full of clothes, many women suffer from the age-old complaint: I don't have anything to wear. Two recent Harvard Business School graduates aided the timeless plight by creating Renttherunway. com, a Web site that allows women to rent high-end dresses for one-tenth of what they cost. For most women, the luxury of walking into a retail store and purchasing dresses from designers like Roberto Cavalli, Herv6 L6ger and Catherine Malandrino is, and probably always will be, a dream. But Renttherunway.com makes dreams a reality for women working on a budget with rentals ranging from $50 to $200 for a four-night loan. The Web site makes renting a dress as easy as ordering a textbook. Customers browse the vast selection of designers, schedule a delivery date and the dress arrives the next day. Just to be safe, included with the dress is a second back-up size, a custom garment bag and a fit kit, including double-sided tape, bra strap adjusters and deodorant stain removers. If the customer isn't sure what style she will be feeling that evening, for an additional $25, she can rent a back-up dress. After a night of looking fabulous, the customer places the dress in prepaid packaging and drops it in the mail for a no-hassle return. Dry cleaning is included in the initial price, but a $5 insurance fee covers most wardrobe mishaps, like a missing button, broken zipper or slight stain. If the dress is returned in complete disarray, the renter is responsible for the full retail price. Jenna Rush, a UF advertising senior, stumbled upon Renttherunway. com on a Twitter feed from Glamour. com earlier this semester. "I was instantly intrigued," she said. "The clothes are incredible, and the prices are reasonable, even for a college student like me." With Christmas partiesjust around the corner, winter weddings on the "Some girls may resist branching into new designers and styles, but our stylists walk you through the process. They help you find the pezrfzet dre for your body type." Jennifer Carter Fleiss co-founder mind and formals galore, Rush said Renttherunway.com is just what any recessionista needs to survive the holiday season. The Web site also offers a hotline with stylists available to help with fittings. "They offer girls reassurance," cofounder Jennifer Carter Fleiss said. "Some girls may resist branching into new designers and styles, but our stylists walk you through the process. They help you find the perfect dress for your body type." Rush is one of Renttherunway com's founding members. With the Web site being invitation-only, Rush had to request to be part of the exclusive service. Now, more than 65,000 people are members, and 20,000 people are on the waitlist. Members receive e-mail updates of new dress arrivals and special discounts. For New Year's Eve, Rush plans to rent a chic one-shoulder sequin Alice and Olivia cocktail dress that she said she wouldn't normally be able to afford. Co-founder Jennifer Hyman brainstormed the idea during a trip home to New York City. Hyman's younger and incredibly fashionable sister Becky was stumped on what to wear to a wedding. She hunted through her closet but found nothing that inspired her. Becky's meek salary as an accessories buyer for Bloomingdale's made the idea of purchasing a designer piece unrealistic. "She felt guilty about buyingsomething new, didn't want to borrow from a friend and wished there was a way to rent a dress that would have gotten her excited for the event," Carter Fleiss said. 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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 +ALLIGATOR, 11 Cafe Gardens For over a third of a century, the Original World Famous Cafe Gardens has been serving Gators with delicious food and a large selection of beers and wines. Located just across from campus near the Florida Book Store, this quaint landmark establishment with award winning courtyard dining is perfect for any date or gathering. For live music schedule, call 376-2233. Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-llpm, Sun Noon-9pm 1643 NW 1st Ave Gator Dawgs We have 26 styles of hot dogs to choose from. Chicago, Heart attack, Frito, Colombia, etc. Even create your own. Our burgers are prepared daily and cooked to order. Our fresh deli sandwiches come with over 1/4 lb of meat. Check out our full menu at GatorDawgs.com. Several delicious vegetarian & vegan options. We are located at 1023 W University Ave. 378-4353 J. Doobies The Home of Wraps and Stacks. The only way to describe the Stack is that is outrageously delicious! Its uniquely different presentationthree 6 inch flour tortillas stacked high with fresh grilled ingredients and just the right accent of cheeseis strangely inviting to one's palate. Come out & try our 1/3 lb Burgers, steak seasoned Panchos, & Fresh Baked Brownies. Many vegetarian options available including the Home Grown and Homemade Black Bean Hummus! Now serving draft and Red Stripe beers! We deliver! Open late to serve your late night cravings! Sun-Wed: I1Iam-3am. ThursSat: IIam-4am. 34th St Plaza (Sweetbay)@ 2124 SW 34th St 672-6111 www.jdoobies.com Peach Valley Cafe Experience the freshness in everything we do. Open daily from 7a.m. to 8p.m. We have a full menu ranging from Orchard fresh Apple Fritters to fried artichokes and Lobster bites. Breakfast is served all day here at Peach Valley Cafe including Gainesville's best fresh Omelets and Benedicts; mouth watering Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, and yes, Mammoth Pancakes and waffles. Lunch and dinner are also available any time with bountiful salads, fresh sandwiches, Pot Roast and don't forget to ask your server about our shrimp-n-grits (wonderful). We are located at 3275 SW 34th Street directly behind Hooter's (352) 376-1834. ID I Liquid Ginger Asian Grille & Teahouse 101 SE 2nd Pl. (Behind Hippodrome Theater Downtown) Offering Asian Fusion Cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Wed and Thurs night $5 martinis. Open for lunch: Mon-Fri 11:302:30 Sun 12-5 and dinner SunThurs 5-10pm Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm Call 371-2323 for a reservation. David's BBQ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Eat in, Takeout, Drive-thru, Catering, or Tailgaiting. Everyone loves David's BBQ because, unlike ordinary BBQ places, David's cooks over a real wood fire! Eat where the locals eat! Voted #1 BBQ in Gainesville! Approved caterer for UF's Emerson Alumni Hall. Mon-Sat 7am -9pm. Sundays open at 8am. Drive Thru until 9:30pm 7 days! 352-373-2002. Have David's BBQ delivered by Gatorfood.com. FREE WIFI. 5121 NW 39th Ave www.davidsBBQ.com Bagels Unlimited Serving Gainesville for over 25 years. BU is a tradition of sorts. We offer many breakfast platters cooked fresh, featuring omelettes, eggs any style, large pancakes, French Toast, Knishes, 17 varieties of bagels and avlargeassortment of spreads. Also available are tofu and tempeh. Over 100 bottles of hot sauces are available for sampling. 1222 West University Ave. Open everyday from 6:30am-3pm. Donut Connection Breakfast sandwiches, bagels w/ cream cheese, fritters, cinn rolls, and 30 varieties of donuts. Coffee by the lb. Best coffee in town. Enjoy our outdoor tables. Open every day Sa-8p 375-0376 5205 NW 39th Ave, Timber Village. Wholesale prices available. Golden Buddha Where eating well means eating healthy.Gainesville's best Chinese food. Now with more sizes available with more vegan options. N I N As always, generous portions, fast service & super lunch/dinner combos. FREE DELIVERY. 613 NW 16th Ave. 372-4282 or 380-9076. Full menu and specials @ GoldenBuddhaSpecial.com The Yearling Come taste the cuisine of old Florida! Try our traditional items including venison, quail, frog legs, and alligator, as well as USDA Prime beef, seafood, grits, greens & hush puppies. Open Thursday & Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm10pm & Sunday 12pm-8:30pm. 14531 East County Road 325 352-466-3999 www.theyearlingrestaurant.com Omi's Kitchen Gainesville's Best in Cuban, Italian, and Mexican Cuisine. New menu items prepared daily! Come try our famous Cuban sandwiches and slow roasted pork. We cater 7 days a week! Visit us in the Tower Square 2 miles from Butler Plaza at 5729 SW 75th Street. 373-0301 MLites Emporium Healthy never tasted so good! D'Lites has the lowest calorie ice cream in Gainesville-REALLY-and is the only low-calorie soft serve with NO artificial sweeteners. We rotate over 100 delicious creamy flavors (see this week's at www. gatordlites.com) that are dietfriendly without the diet taste. We also feature a whole array of cookies, chips, and various grocery treats that appeal to Atkins, Weight Watchers@, and other dieters. Our every day daily specials make shopping at D'Lites a special value! Come weigh your options at the Marketplace Plaza at NW 16th Blvd. and 43rd St. (next to the Hollywood Video) or at the Shoppes of Williston at S.W. 34th Street and Williston Rd. (next to Publix) 375-4484 Find us on Facebook! Karma Cream Serving ORGANIC and fair trade ice cream, coffee, desserts, loose leaf teas, and beer, with lots of vegan options. Now open 24 hours. Free WiFi! Located 2 blocks east of campus at 1025 W. University Ave. 505-6566 Mochi Frozen Yogurt Try our premium self-serve frozen yogurt as a healthy dessert alternative. Our yogurt has 0% fat and contains live and active cultures. Choose any combination of 8 different flavors and over 30 toppings. Everything for just 45 cents an ounce. 3841 SW Archer Rd (next to Bento Red) Open from noon to midnight daily! TCBY Please visit one of our 3 locations to enjoy real frozen yogurt products. Our low calorie and low-fat soft serve is yourdhealthiest choice in Gainesville, and it tastes great too. Waffle Cone Wednesday from 5-8p.m. and halfoff smoothies from 5-6p.m. every day! Locations at 34th Street next to Crispers, Thornebrook Village at 43rd Street and Town of Tioga. Find us one Facebook and follow us on Twitter at "TCBYgainesville" Yogaberry OPEN LATE-ACROSS FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN TARGET COPY! Come build your healthy treat at Yogaberry! Our yogurt is 100% fat free and the only yogurt that is made with real organic milk. Choose from an array of fresh fruit toppings cut daily, candies and fun cereal. New flavors for you to try daily, and always free samples! In addition, we have the finest organic, free-trade coffee. Our coffee bar features lattes, cappuccino's, espresso, cuban coffee's, yoga mocha's and much more. Let's Eat Diner The best kept secret inGainesville, Let's Eat Diner is a small diner just off the beaten path on 39 Ave at NW 22 Dr. Open Mon-Sat 7am till 8pm serving breakfast, lunch, and supper and Sunday 11am till 2pm with a lunch buffet. We serve home style cookin'. "Just like Momma used to fix." 352378-0738 www.letseatdiner.com Oh yeah, we also do catering! Green Mango The best Indian food in Gainesville. Serving Gai since 1991. The best Sa in Florida. Offering man dishes. We are specialize catering any group size available-free delivery o purchase over $25! Ope Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm, 1pm-8pm. Call 352-505 7625 W Newberry Rd Luca's Pasta Customize your own pa 100 combinations, start $2.99! Choose your pas & topping. All made fre Vegan & Gluten-free op Open Mon-Sat 11-9. De take out/dine in. See m www.lucaspasta.com. 607 W. University Ave. 352-338-1700 Manuel's Vintage This family owned rest is perfect for dinner any the week. Come in and out one of the best win town. Ask questions an while you wait for the c out nothing but goodne the kitchen using fresh, and local ingredients. T Early Dinner Sunday, T Thursday 5-7pm. $3 wi bottles. $10 Menu. Ask Monday Wine Dinnersz parties for lunch or dinr South Main St. (352)37E Caribbean Queei Offering jerk chicken, cu and oxtail. Opened Mon Thurs Ilam-7:30pm, Fri 11am-11:45pm. Located at 507 NW 5th 352-374-8111 Bento Cafe Check out Gainesville's popular sushi joint. Enjo Bento boxes, boba tea, s bowls, and noodle bowl trendy atmosphere. Two locations with outside e every day for carry-outc Call our Newberry Rd. 1 at 377-8686 or our Arch location at 224-5123. TD To most )y our sashimi s in a hip, o great eating. Open or dine-in. ocation er Rd. week. We cater. Check us out on GatorFood.com 352-378-1930 www.greenplantains.com I I Killing Christmas spirit By ERIK VOSS avenue writer 0the idepe.ndent florida alligator Cabana Cove Key West Grille Now offering a new bistro nesville inspired menu. mosas Open for lunch and dinner. ny vegan Full martini and mojito bar. ed in Voted nicest outdoor dining. Delivery COUPON -DATE NIGHT -COUPON rn any Choose 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, a n 7 days bottle of wine, and share a slice of Sunday Key Lime Pie. -6200. All for only $39.99 (expires 12/31/09) 2410 NW 43rd Street Gainesville 352-377-3278 ista. Over Please visit us online at ing @ www.cabanacove.net for ta, sauce, additional savings and coupons. ,sh & quick. tions too. B nK livery/ enu online The Olcim Cafe Mouthwatering, healthy Kosher cuisine at affordable prices! Daily $10 All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Specials. Mexican, PanRoom Asian, Italian, Mediterranean aurant & American Deli! SUSHI night day of every Wednesday at the low check price of $10! NEW this semestere lists in Schwarma & Falafel Station! d learn Fresh Salad Bar daily with over hef to put 50 + items! Take-out available. ss from Lunch Specials starting at $5 simple, 11:30-2:30 M-F. Dinner 5:30-8:30 ry the M-Th. Located inside the Hillel uesdaybuilding across from O'Dome. 202 nes/$10 W University Ave. 352-248-2606 about our www.theolamcafe.com and private For event info: ner. 6 www.myolamcafe.com '5-7372 Green Plantoins n Happy Hour $2.75 rry goat Drink + Appetizer from 3-7pm. thru $5 To-Go Dinners. Mon-Sat from and Sat 4pm. Don't miss out $4.95 dinner + soda on Thursday, student Ave. night from 4pm-lOpm. Visit us at 5150 SW 34th Street at the new Publix Shopping Center 7 days a THE JONES Gainesville's own independently owned community restaurant dedicated to bringing sustainable, local, and organic food to the table. Oh, and it's really yummy. Herbivores, carnivores, & omnivores welcome! NOW SERVING DINNER EVERY NIGHT! New hours: open every day Sam10pm. Check out our facebook page for specials and events. 401 NE 23rd Avenue. 352.373.6777 Mildred's Big City Food Eat Gainesville's Best Food at Mildred's. We support LOCAL and SUSTAINABLE agriculture! Start Living Healthy! LOCAL. ORGANIC. GOOD. Fresh Dishes Made From Scratch! OPEN SUNDAYS! CONVERED PATIO-JUST MINUTES FROM CAMPUS 3445 W. University Ave. 371 1711 MildredsBigCityFood.com New Deal Cafe OPEN LATE! Gainesville's ONLY Local Beef Burgers! This l2oz. Goliath is Naturally Aged and Fresh Ground. MONSTROUS Desserts. HUGE Martinis. A Diamond in the Ruff! Mon-Thurs. 1 am-l0pm Fri-Sat. 11am-i pin 371-4418 Located next door to Mildred's Ti A mol Mediterranean restaurant & bar Where FOOD & LOVE Meet! Southern Living Magazine agrees, "[the chef] adds visual flair to every dish to make it as goodlooking as it is flavorful." NEW Happy Hour Specials! Every day from 4pm-7pm There's something for everyone! Small & Large Plates for Tapas Style Dining. Amazing party space, affordable prices & terrific service. Visit www.tiamogainesville.com 12 SE 2nd Ave. 378-6307 Boca Fiesta Best Margaritas in Town! Fresh-squeezed + all natural! Tasty tacos, burritos, nachos! Cheap beer, full bar, open late! 232 SE 1st St Downtown 336-TACO! Kickin Devil Cofe Restaurant Gainesville's newest treasure. Locally owned restaurant with great Cajun and Caribbean vegetarian food! Enjoy jambalaya, gumbo, French crepes, delicious salads and much more! Groove to a selection of eclectic music while you settle in for an evening of delicious food. Live music most nights after dinner. It's 4 blocks from Satchels in the industrial park, 2 blocks west of Sonnys. Five dollar lunches, buy 2 get 1 free drinks, 4 course dinners for 2 for $29.95 Open Tues Sat 352 505 6660 Book your party here or let us cater your event! New York Pizza Plus Bringing experience from New York & Italy to Gainesville! Offering a variety of gourmet pizza, homemade salads, pasta, & desserts. All you can eat buffet available! Outdoor dining. Visit www.newyorkpizzaplus.com for coupons. We Deliver! 490 NE 23rd Ave. 376-3444 Book Lover's Cafe Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine. Natural, organic, fair trade, meals, sandwiches, soups, home-baked desserts. Brunch Weekends. Specials: Cupcake Mon., Southern Cooking Tues., Greek Wed 6pm, Ethiopian Thurs 6pm. MO-TH 10am-9pm. Fri -Sun 10am-8pm. 505 NW 13th St. 384-0090 Saigon Legend Delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisine with popular Asian favorites. Pho-Banh Xeo, Banh Tom Ha-Woi. Enjoy great food at great prices. Family owned restaurant. Next to Holiday Inn. Vietnamese subs-pork, chicken, & tofu. Dine-in or take out. Catering available. Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm 374-0934 1228 W Univ Ave By MARGARET GRECO avenue writer Things got weird almost immediately at the Gainesville Local Art Mart. Initially, I was distracted by the smell and sight of people making pizza inside the building, but it quickly became clear that many Gainesville residents make some crazy crafts. If you ever wanted to get some organic catnip (for just $2!) or a few bedazzled felt Christmas tree ornaments, this is definitely the right place. I waded through a crowd of young hipsters and older, more conservative couples until I saw something that caught my eye: pregnant animal-themed art. The idea of that sounds really creepy, but in reality it was actually cute. The artist, Juli Elin Toro, who is going to have a baby in about two weeks, said she started making the prints because she wanted to create art that related to her pregnancy. Toro, 23, has never seen any expecting rhinos, buffalos or bears but said she "just kind of made it up." I made my way through the maze of tables overflowing with fishing lure key chains and bowls of girly headbands before I once againnencountered something I had never seen before. In the corner, I spotted several people playing with sparkly multicolored hula hoops. This was somewhat shocking. What was even weirder was that these people were notjust testingthem out, they were actually buyingthem. Later, I saw a table covered with small cloth purses that turned out to be reusable snack and sandwich bags. Juli Adams and Meg Pearce, both 2008 UF graduates, started Moja Creations online about 10 months ago on etsy.com, which Adams described as "an eBay for homemade items." Although this is their first craft show, the pair has sold more than 2,500 items online and has received international orders from Australia, Canada Fashion and Singapore. The bags, which come in kidfriendly prints like dinosaurs and other more adult patterns, are popular among schoolchildren and women who take their lunch to work, Adams said. Overall, the craft show didn't really feel like a craft show. There were no tacky Christmas sweaters adorned with puffy paint and appliques, but there was creepyfound-object jewelry and a yarn chandelier. The sale showcased the bizarre things hidden in Gainesville that we sometimes look over. 6~b~ fm~i~f? ] 10, ALLIGATOR Thursday, december 3, 2009 When my family gathers, we collectively devolve into sadists. Somewhere between my father's need to leave an impression and my mother's high standards came five offspring who, when united, produce an unrelenting flow of cynicism. We're the champions of cruelty. Naturally, myfamily is at its most destructive during the holiday season. It was four days before Christmas when we dined at a local restaurant. At a nearby table sat a woman wearing a headband with festive felt antlers, which jingled merrily every time she took a bite of her Reuben sandwich. Christmas was coming early this year. Regardless of what reindeer do in minds of believers, that sort of thing doesn't fly in my family. Our enjoyment of the holiday season has always been tongue-in-cheek: We're ho-ho-ho-ing at you, not with you. "Do you think she picks up NPR on those things?" "It's going through the uprights. and it's good!" "I'm debating between ordering the mozzarella sticks or the grilled reindeer." Eventually our well of wit dried up, and we changed the subject, noticing our inside joke was leaking to other tables. My father, however, hadn't been paying attention and wasn't sensitive to the situation. "What's with the antlers?" he asked. Our table exploded into laughter. Antler Lady lowered her half-eaten Reuben to her plate, removed the antlers from her head, and slipped them into her purse. She heard us. "We finally did it," I whispered. "We killed Christmas." At that very moment, the Polar Express derailed. Rudolph was gunned down by a Taliban rocket launcher. Santa Claus clutched his chest and collapsed thunderously to the ground, and, after the elves' failed attempts at CPR, he wheezed his final words: "You win, Erik." I couldn't escape the nightmares. On Christmas Eve, gone were my visions of dancing sugarplums -in their place were Antler Lady's sobbing children cowering in the corner, dodging shards of porcelain ornaments as they shattered on the wall behind them. "Christmas is canceled!" she bellowed, blowtorching the artificial tree down to a steaming mound of green plastic. "Why, Mommy, why?" squealed the children. "Because Mommy wore these f**king antlers you gave her!" The holiday spirit can only take so much mockery before we lose it forever. We can embrace the childish traditions, or we can dig Santa's grave. Happy holidays. GLAM shows gems

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12, ALLIGATOR Thursday, december 3, 2009 Cursive gets creative High-tech sex pleases all By JON SILMAN rveniie writer Cursive, an indie-rock band from Omaha, Neb., is playing at Common Grounds on Sunday. The band is on Saddle Creek records, a record label best known for another Omaha act, Bright Eyes. Its latest album, "Mama, I'm Swollen," was released in March, and they played the "Late Show with David Letterman" that same month. The Avenue got the chance to talk to bass player Matt Maginn about playing on TV, the band's sound and his favorite Nirvana record. So what did it feel like performing on that (Letterman) stage? Scary. Frightening. It was intimidating and really f**king cold. You seemed to get a pretty good response from him afterward. He said the title of the album and then said "Yowza!" I think he was sort of shocked or surprised. I think we caught him off guard a little bit. As opposed to most indie bands who seem to prefer sparse arrangements and lo-fi sound textures, Cursive has more of a dissonant feel without as much sound separation, and kind of a Pixies-like vibe. Is that intentional? We do like to allow for some separation, but that's just kind of the aesthetic we've always liked. We've never hid the fact that we like bands like The Pixies a lot (laughs) and are influenced by them. We kind of like the dissonance a lot, and anytime you can make the music sound uncomfortable or different or odd, the better, really. OK with that in mind, which Nirvana album do you like better: "Nevermind" or "In Utero?" I guess I kinda like "In Utero," for that reason. It's far more aesthetically interesting, but they were a big enough band that (the record label) gave people enough time to really understand it. Back to this dissonance aspect, is it a statement against "popular" music? The first time I was introduced to that type of playing, it was so different and so fresh to me that it was exciting and really captured my imagination, you know? It wasn't anything you'd heard before because it's not normal to make those sort of sounds. So as a band when you're writing, instead of putting in a normal guitar break or something do you consciously say, "OK, let's try something that sounds a little different here." We try to kind of walk a line. We used to do that, but we've allowed ourselves to expand a bit and not be so intentionally counter-intuitive all the time. We've been trying to allow some normal influence to come in and not f**k everything up, but that being said, I think we collectively decided that the next record we want to completely f**k up. We've been trying to mix them both, something more traditional and things that are weird sounding, but now I think we're in the mood to do something really strange. How do you measure success as a band? Good question -I don't know. I guess if our friends still like what we record then we're successful. What about you personally? How doyou measure successfor yourself? I guess if I'm still having fun, and surviving without too much pain. You know, if we can still have fun and not have to take out a loan to go out on tour. What: Cursive with Capgun Coup and The Early Twenties When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Common Grounds, 210 SW Second Ave. Cost: $14 By BRANDT WILLIAMS avenue writer As any well-educated and wellrounded 20-year-old can tell you, college welcomes those with an irrepressible appetite for knowledge. However, those 20-somethings also comprise the nation's youth -a generation that is enjoying its prime and is fully aware of it sexual abilities. College also welcomes the flirtatious, the scandalous, the irresponsible, the debased and the adorably promiscuous. We jump in and out of one another's beds but often overlook the simpler, STD-free expressions of our sexuality. This is where technology comes in. Smartphones, texting and webcams have broadened not only our communications, but also our sexual horizons. Long-distance couples should be especially thankful for this as it provides an outlet that allows them to get in touch, get off and prevents them from putting out for someone else. Still, phone and webcam sex is not limited to those who are emotionally committed. Do you remember that Georgia fan you met in Jacksonville, the one who simultaneously blew you and your mind? He or she may live in Athens, but technology can establish a connection for at least one more night. Phone and webcam sex also provides an alternative to intercourse, thereby promoting abstinence. And if abstinence isn't really your game, well, high-tech sex will prove sufficient at teasing your latest crush and his cocky attitude. It all starts with simple texting, or rather, sexting. Use your BlackBerry or iPhone one night to drop a flirtatious hello. Ask your intended target why he or she is up at such a late hour and what he or she is doing to, err, entertain himself or herself. You'll know pretty quickly if he or she has taken the bait. Just be careful where you leave your phone when sexting; you wouldn't want the talk at Thanksgiving dinner to be why your younger sibling found a text that read, "I want to baste your turkey." Phone sex is where it gets heavier. This requires you to get vocal and not give a damn about what your roommate might be overhearing. Start by discussing what you're not wearing and where you're touching yourself. Progress into what you'd do with your phone buddy if he or she were there -think of Ludacris' lyrics, "whips and chains, handcuffs, smack a little booty up with my belt." Some might consider this prospect awkward or uncomfortable but that's why a sense of humor is necessary. A little encouragement will further direct the conversation from "but.I don't really know what to say" to "I want you on all fours." And then there is the webcam. This is best done not with someone met in a chat room but rather someone you know, trust and is of age -jailbait should not be a word in your vocabulary. Webcam sex is essentially someone watching via an Internet connection while you show off your ass(ets), and milk yourself and that webcam's abilities for all it's worth. This being 2009, phone and webcam sex isn't creepy; it's technological. Just ensure that your morning after doesn't include findingyour adventures on textsfromlastnight.com, or, dear God, Xtube. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS The Alligator will not publish from Thursday, December 10 to Monday, January 4 due to the holiday break. The final deadline for Tuesday, January 5 is Friday, December 11. This deadline applies to both Display and Classified Advertising. Save 10% by purchasing your ad by Wednesday, December 9. 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14, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,2009 For Rent For Rent For Rent F For Rent For Rent wished unfurnished unfurnished unfurnished unfurnished 1's, 2's and 4's AS BIG AS A HOUSE! Great School Districts Free Personal Training 75 SW 75th Street Call 332-7401 4-2171-2 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* 4-21-09-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 ACROSS FROM UF! Studios -$465, includes electric! Wood floors available. FREE parking. 1225 SW 1 Avenue Pets welcome 372-7111 No move-in fees! 4-21-09-71-2 BRAND NEW REDUCED RATES! 1's, 2's, 3's Inclusive Pkgs Available Pet Friendly! Immediate or Fall Move In 352-374-3866 4-21-09-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 $399 FOR EVERYTHING All Inclusive Student Suites Roommate Match eline Friendly! Astroturf Soccer Field 352-271-3131 *GainesvillePlace.com 4-21-71-2 Action Real Estate Services Houses to Condos 1-4 BR, Starting at $450 www.action-realtors.com 352-331-1133 4-21-09-71-2 NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2010 Utility Packages Available *Upscale 1br-4br* 3000 SW 35th Place EnclaveUF.com*352.376.0696 4-21-09-71-2 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 0 Sun Harbor 352-376-6720 www.sunisland.info Ask about our new pet policy & other specials 4-21-09-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 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. 4-2109-71-2 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 4-21-09-71-2 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 $775/ mo Avail ASAP, no smokers. (904) 386-6485 1-5-09-92-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Pine Rush Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 1 bdr. from $459 2bdr. from $639 Near UF and Oaks Mall Ph. 375-1519 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-25-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Homestead Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 2/1 from $629 2/2 from $749 SW Archer Rd. Area Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-25-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Gator Village Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 1 bdr. from $489 Near Downtown and 6th Street Ph. 372-3826 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-25-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Sunrise Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 1bdr. from $363 $300 Amex card Near UF, Schands and VA Ph.372-4835 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-25-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Summer Place Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 1 bdr. from $363 $300 Amex card. Just off SW 34th St. Ph. 376-0828 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-25-2 WALK & BIKE TO UF 01 BR/i BA $425 2BR $450-$620 -W/D incl Gore Rabell Real Estate 378-1387 www.Gore-Rabell.com 4-21-09-71-2 ONE MONTH FREE RENT! 1 & 2 bedrooms located near Hilton Off of SW 34th Str. Close to UF $350 SID 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 4-21-09-71-2 LARGE 2BR/1BA Tile floors, except BRs. Covered patio. Close to Shands 2336 SW 34th PI Apt D. $600/ mo w/stacking W/D. 1yr lease 352-372-3131 12-9-09-41-2 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 <50lbs arranged. 352-3772150 or paloverde3320@yahoo.com 1-609-44-2 PET'S PARADISE $390 -$650. No app or pet fee. 1 & 2BR, privacy fenced. SW. 352-331-2099 12-909-39-2 Working at Shands or VAnice 2/1 @ Summit House across the street. $700/mo + $200 dep. Call 352-8430-0220 to see. 12-9-29-2 WWW.BIKETOUF.COM 1 BR from $575 2 BR from $625 3 BIR from $745 Tan ning*Fitness*Ten nis*Pool Washer/Dryer*Pets Welcome! Call us for a tour! 377-7401 4-21-09-71-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Sundowne Pet Friendly No Weight Limits Studio from $439 1bdr. from $479 Walk to Butler Plaza Ph. 377-2596 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-92-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Courtney Greens Pet Friendly No Weight Limits Totally Renovated 1 bdr. from $599 1 MONTH FREE! Near Oaks Mall Ph. 375-3077 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-92-2 FREE Rent until January 2010!!! Ashton Square Pet Friendly No Weight Limits 2 & 3 bdrs from $709 1 MONTH FREE! Huge floorplans. W/D hookup Near Oaks Mall Ph.333-1120 www.gremco.com 1-5-09-92-2 1 Block to UF! GREAT LOCATIONS 1 BR and 2BR Apts. See our list at www.merrillmanagement.net or call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 xlO 1-5-09-22-2 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 1-5-09-22-2 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 1-5-09-22-2 1 BR 1 BA Apt, Central H & Air 2 Blks to UF, Carpet, xtra room 1029 Sw 3rd Avenue $500/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 1-5-09-22-2 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 1-5-09-22-2 JULI Copyrighted Material me Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 15 For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent furnished unfurnished unfurnished unfurnished 2BR 1 BA, Carpet, Window A/C, Nat gas ht. 1 BLK to UF $500/Mo 1216 SW 3rd Avenue. Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 X10 1-5-09-22-2 2901 NW 14th Street 1BR 1BA Apt Near Sams Club. Carpet, Window A/C, Nat gas ht. Inclds Wtr, Swg, pst contrl and garbage. $425/Mo Rental Refs a must! Call Merrill Management Inc 352-372-1494 1-5-09-22-2 Move In Ready. Close to Campus and Shands 1,2,3,& 4 bedrooms & individual leases. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rentals.campusrealtygroup.com 12-9-09-20-2 Two bedroom one bath condo for only $450 per month. Move in ready. On busline. Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. Will not last long. Campus Realty 352-692-3800 rentals.campusrealty.org 12-9-09-20-2 3BR/1BA HOUSE 819 NW 10th Ave $850/mo 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE 7209 SW 45th Pl. $600/mo No pets. Call Geri 352-538-1114 1-5-0918-2 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 Custom 2BR/1BA in pvt 4 Unit complx. Tiled fir in Liv rm, Carpet in BRs w/ceiling fans. All new BA. New Kit w/stainless appl, W/D, Cent H/A, i-net/cable avail. Mgr pays water, pest contrl, lawn main, security lites. Near bus rte. Sorry no pets $685/mo Call 727-423-9463 SAlso avail: Fully furn 2BR/1BA $735/mo. 12-9-09-13-2 WALK TO UF. Avail in Jan: 2BR/2.5BA $800 S 2BR/1 BA $700 1BR/1BA $585 S Studio $475 1 yr lease, SD & NS. Call/Text: 352-870-7256 or gv1132601@gmail.com 12-9-09-14-2 $100 OFF 1st MONTH RENT. 2 BR/1.5 Bath Phoenix apt. 1 mile to campus and Shands on bus route. W/D conn. Fenced yard. $500 security, $550/month. 2640 SW 31st Place Unit B. 562-2782 or 514-6869 if interested. 1-6-14-2 1st MONTH'S RENT FREE! Lovely, spacious 3/2 condo. Quiet, yet centrally located, just 1.5 mi. from law center. Very low utilities! Partially furnished.W/D,pool. $975. Exit Realty Producers 352-316-6842 12-8-0910-2 WALK/BIKE TO UF/SHANDS! Campus Edge 1 BR/1 bath, washer/dryer, stove,dishwasher, pool,gym,no pets,$550/m,2360 SW Archer Rd.561-313-1549 Owner agent 1-11-0915-2 NEED A CHANGE? Rooms for rent, 5 blks from UF. Indiv leases, no redec fees, utils incl. A few left for Dec or reserve yours for Aug. Call today 226-4111 12-9-09-10-2 FIRST MONTH FREE or $600/MO! (original price $660) Bright 2/1 apartment on the second floor. Short walk from UF/Shands/RTS 13,16,17. This is a lease transfer. Available Dec. 1st. Hurry! Call 407 922 0029 12-35-2 MOVE IN JAN. Room in 4b/3b house share I!(A PLA N DAT I OAT I PCAT bath. Easy walk to campus. No pets. No n DSmoking. 500/mon incl. util. 250/sec dep. Extended Deadline! kmtheo@hotmail.com or 352-262-2710/5141-800-KAP-TEST Enroll by December 7th 4570 1-5-09-10-2 kaptest.com/rebate and get $200 back. LARGE 1 BR HOUSE Urban loft design -fully remodeled. Very nice. Backyard, trees, downtown, big city cracker. 316-6667. $670/mo. Available now. r e e .e e .1-5-09-10-2 STEPS TO LAW SCHOOL Large 1 BR/1 BA $475/mo 1BR in 4BR/2BA house $350/mo Clean, quiet, split utils. W/D. Call Tom 954529-4031, www.pleasantstreet.net (for pics) 1-6-09-10-2 I I Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content, a1=111 Available from Commercial News Providers I I 1/1, Ridgeview, free water, next to park, on the bus line, cent H/A, courtyard, 2 miles to UF, convenient to shopping, no smoking, no pets. $470 SD, $470/mo 562-2824 12-3-095-2 Nice 2 BR near UF, restaurants and shopping. Large utility room with WD Connections, Dishwasher, Additional private storage, Pool. $620 per month. (352)870-5815/(352)3337721 1-5-10-2 3BR House for rent Wood floors, front/back porch. 2035 NW 35th Ave. Close to UF, SFC busline. $725/mo. Available now. Flex lease. 352-318-8822 12-3-09-5-2 Student looking for roommate to share a lakefront 2 bedroom 1 bath condo 1/2 mile from campus. Extremely nice, quiet neighborhood, with a respectful roommate. Would be responsible for 1/2 utilities/cable/internet. Rent $390. Available immediately. Call Don 352-870-0152 12-4-09-5-2 $99 Moves-U-IN! $299 + 75 utility package. Downtown Vintage room, or 34th st condo room w/private bath & walk-in closet. 352226-3535, 713-705-6279 1-7-09-10-2 3/1 Vintage House! $900/month Walk to UF! Porch, w/d hook-ups, central AC 352-2263535, 713-705-6279 517 NW 8th St 1-709-10-2 4 Bed/2 bath Vintage House $990/month. Walk to UF! Univ/by Leo706. 818 SW 3rd Ave. Central A/C, porch, w/d, and close to downtown too. 352-226-3535, 713-705-6279 1-7-09-10-2 Serene Living at Magnolia Manor Apts All 2BR/2BA units. W/D, mirrored wall, skylight, alarm. Starting at $640. Model open daily. Call Maribeth 352-317-8150 12-0-6-2 One bedroom with office, full bath, and kitchen for rent! One block from the University of Florida on SW 5th Ave. Utilities are not included but are split among the renter and the other three roommates. It's part of a house and rent is only 500$ a month! 386-295-1703 12-7-09-4-2 Duplex 2BR/1BA, NEW kitchen, tiled floors, fenced yard, 1mi to SFC, $600/mo. Call 352-278-2897 12-8-09-5-2 2BR/2BA Condo 1 Mile from Campus Call 352-516-2545. Pets ok. 1-5-09-7-2 LARGE 2/2 PETS OK Fenced in backyard, W/D hook-up, plus storage, central heat & AC, Master bdrm has 3 closets, apt just painted, new carpet, new frig. Now available, rent $650. Sec only $100 with reference. Call Mr. Kristoff 352-3325030 1-5-09-7-2 HISTORIC APTS Pleasant Street Historic District. 2BR $850, two 1BRs $625 & $575. one efficiency $475. Hardwood floors, ceiling fans, high ceiling & porches. 1st, last, security. No dogs. 378-3704 sallygville@aol.com 1-5-09-7-2 DUCKPOND 2BR/1.5BA 1200 sq ft townhouse. Amazing location. Tile floor, new countertops. Blocks to downtown. Available now. $850/mo. 508 NE 4th Ave. 379-4952 1-5-09-7-2 DUCKPOND Stone cottage studio. Small but cute. Good sized kitchen. Blocks to downtown, restaurants. Available now. $475/mo. 306 NE 6th St. 379-4952 1-5-09-7-2 2BR/1BA cent heat mobile home. Shady lot. From $345-$425/mo. Inc water. No pets. Last month free. 4546 NW 13th St. 376-5887 1-5-09-6-2 BLOCKS TO UF Available August 2010. Now showing multiple houses. 2BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA, 4BR/3BA, 5BR/3BA. www.dalyproperties. com or call Carol 359-3341 1-5-09-6-2 Beautiful &Affordable Townhouse w/fireplace in SW Gville! Laminated wood downstairs & carpet upstairs. 2BR/1.5BA near UF, Butler Plaza, 1-75 & Oaks Mall. Short leases avail. Great deal! Don't miss it. 352-262-2828 1-5-09-6-2 Move in Special: No Security Deposit 2/2 Condo with washer/dryer, screenedin porch, newer condo, near UF. Shands, located off 34th & Archer Rd. 2 units available $750 per month. Call 317-5060 1-5-09-6-2 Relocated. Assume my lease. Dec rent paid. No 1st, last, or security deposit 950.00/mo 2BR/2BA townhome, W/D hookup. Arlington Square,downtown, walk to the Hipp, on bus line, alarm system included. 863-258-6350 12-9-09-5-2 r-subleass $385-Room available for Spring 2009 in 4/4 University Terrace Condo. Fully furnished, utilities included, W/D, on bus routes 12 and 35. Call Anu @ 352-262-0628 12-9-9-3 Sublease furnished 1/1 in a 4/4 at Gainesville Place. W/D, utilities, internet, cable included. $400/mo. 3 great female roommates. Available immediately through August. (352) 231-3124 12-4-09-5-3 Release Spring 2010, UClub Apts. I'LL GIVE YOU $350 FOR THIS APT. $555/mo. all inclusive; 1 bdrm., private bath; female roommate email: cmm616@ufl.edu 1-5-09-10-3 Sublease furnished 1/1 in a 2/2.5 townhouse spring 2010(Jan 1 to April 30). $500/month utilities, internet, and cable included! Located in Brighton park Call (352)222-9646 or email clarissahoover@ufl.edu 12-8-09-5-3 $350/mo 1 BR furnished apt at Campus Lodge Available from January to August. W&D, Pool, 24 hr gym, Computer Lab, Basketball courts. Contact 8504783876 or 8507124370 12-7-09-4-3 SUBLEASE $500 per month: The Courtyards-5 minute walk from UF campus. 4/1.5, fully furnished with utilities and wireless. Lease begins January 1 and can go until August 7 (ending date can be negotiated.) Contact Nicole at nicole.seigel@gmail.com. 12-8-09-4-3 $280/mo+util.Sublease nxt spring/sum.Lg 1 br/1ba in 3br/3ba Stoneridge apt.Inc:wash/ dryer,dshwshr,all essentials!Lg walkincloset! Walk to Butler plaza.2 bus rts 12&35.Gym, pool, bball/tennis crts also. 813-909-6447 12-9-5-3 eRoommates Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Greenwich Green 372-8100 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-21-71-4 Now you can easily submit your classified ad for print and/or web editions right thru our website! Just go to www.alligator.org/classifieds Visa and Mastercard accepted. 1BR INDIVIDUAL LEASES IN FURNISHED 4BR CONDOS. 2 blocks to UF. $299/mo incl elec, cable tv, internet, pool, laundry facility. 914 SW 8th Ave. 378-4626 12-9-09-62-4 Enjoy A Romatic Old House Near library downtown. $295-375/rm + utils. Short term. No pets. No smoking. 378-1304 12-9-09-40-4 1 monthfree-Share2B/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 12-733-4 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 12-409-28-4 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. 12-9-29-4 Female roommates needed. Live in a big new house w/ bus stop to UF, quiet/relax area, fenced yard,private pool. 480/month all inclusive. Joyce 941-724-0961. Must see House Pics: tinyurl.com/mbs77r 12-9-0923-14 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 2 bedrooms available now in a GREAT 4 BR house near campus. Easy walk to law school, bike to main campus. Live with one student, one professional. $450/mo. Nice neighborhood, sunny porch, great place to live. Call David, (321) 303-2214. 12-4-09-10-4 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA located on Archer Rd. Bike to Campus! Avail Now/Spring Sem. Discount rent until January 1st.Then $400+util. OBO Call Chase at 386-937-2621 12-4-09-5-4 Room for rent. Master bedroom w/ private bath. 3/4 mile from stadium. Quiet neighborhood. Split utils. 352-281-6618 1-5-09-9-4 Roommate wanted in Jan or Aug. 2000 sq ft. 2 women looking for 3rd roommate. 3BR comes fully furnished, W/D, internet, TV. 3rd & 2nd Ave. $600 + 1/3 utils. 561-281-9274 1-5-09-9-4 Roommate wanted. Large 3/3 house w/ 2 grad students in NW. Close to UF, SFC, shopping. $375/mo, $200 dep. Lease til 7/31. Large room, low utils. Call Evan 352-4280500 1-5-09-9-4 Male, grad student, small furnished apt on side of private home close to UF. One person only. No pets. Cable, patio, clean, quiet. $500 pm, utilities included. 336-5808 129-09-8-4 I IFEme I

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16, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3,2009 Rooates Furnishings Computers Motorcycles, Mopeds Aut Roommate needed for 2BR Apt. close to UF. Bus Stop Right Outside. Room Not Furnished, Everything Else Furnished. $350/ Mo. Plus Utilities.Call Kyle at 954-907-8538 or email me at kylefranzone06@yahoo.com .12-4-09-5-4 Luxury House -room, $500 incl. utilities. W/D, ceramic tile, micro, etc. Looking for graduate/professional for nice place & likes small pups. Williston/SW 23rd St. 352-2263535/713-705-6279 1-7-09-10-4 Roommate needed in Rockwood Villas spacious room and private bath in a 3/3. $400.00/ month plus a 1/3 of the utilities 352-538-7521 1-5-09-8-4 Grad student seeking two female roommates (NS/ND) to share a new 4/2 house in a quiet neighborhood 3 mi. W of 1-75. With cable, internet & security alarm. 475/mo., util. incl. Please call 352-331-8794. Rooms are available immediately. 1-12-12-4 Beautifully renovated, furnished condo,1 mile from UF, $399/MO includes cable, internet, utilities, pool + fitness room and on bus route, Female roommate needed, 352 262-2871 1-5-09-7-4 1 bed/private bath in 3/3 at rockwood villas. $450 inc. utilities (cable, wireless internet). Washer/Dryer in unit and plenty of parking. On UF and Sante Fe bus route. Call Jerry for more info. 407.403.0656. 12-9-09-6-4 Real Estate 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 LUXURYNEW CONSTRUCTION NEAR UF, SHANDS, LAW SCHOOL 2Bed/3 Full Baths + Office. Granite Counters, 2 Direct Bus Stops to UF. Matt Price, Campus Realty 352-281-3551 12-9-74-5 WALK TO UF & DOWNTOWN! THE PALMS -New Ultra-Luxury Condos. Granite, Huge Closets, Pool, Call Eric Leightman, Campus Realty, 352-219-2879 12-9-74-5 130 FEET RIVER FRONTAGE! 1.5 ACRES, BUILDABLE LOT WITH LARGE SELECTION OF HUGE TREES ON PEACEFUL SECTION OF RIVER. GREAT INVESTMENT! ONLY 25K. (352)665-8067 1-13-09-20-5 Great for Students 1 BR/1 BA. Walk to Campus. Only $49,900 Gore-Rabell Realty 378-1387 4-21-75-5 Furnish hinges BED -QUEEN -$120 ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Call 352-372-7490 will deliver. 4-21-09-71-6 BED -FULL SIZE -$100 ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Call 352377-9846 4-21-09-71-6 MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT -$400 Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1600. 352-3727490 4-21-09-71-6 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. 4-21-09-71-6 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 4-21-71-6 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 4-21-09-71-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather. Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail $2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846 4-21-09-71-6 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 4-2171-6 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 4-21-09-71-6 **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. 4-21-71-6 BEDQUEEN New orthopedic pillowtop mattress and boxspring set. Brand name, brand new, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $130 352-377-9846. 4-21-71-6 BedAll New King! 3pc Orthopedic pillowtop mattress set. Brand NEW, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $200 352-333-7516. 4-21-71-6 BEDROOM SET$300 BRAND NEW Still in boxes! 6 pieces include: Headboard, 2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror, Chest. Must sell, can deliver. 352-377-9846. 4-21-0971-6 FUTON -$60 Solid Oak Mission Style. With plush mattress $160. All brand NEW still in box. Can deliver. 352-333-7516 4-21-71-6 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 4-21-71-6 Computers CASH PAID: Laptops & Cameras Parts & Repair Mac & PC laptops AC adapters Joel 336-0075 www.pcrecycle.biz 12-9-09-74-7 12-9-74-7 Computer Help Fast Gatorland Computers House/Dorm Fast response. No waiting/unplugging/hassels. $30 Gator discount w/ID. Certified MCSE Technicians. 352-338-8041. 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 *KALEV ON KALLO I come to your location All PC and Networking Problems @ 352-262-6704 0 Only $25 per hour 0 12-4-09-10-7 CERTIFIED MCSE COMPUTER TECH Office or Home. Fast professional services at reasonable rates. Services include networking, security, data recovery, virus removal. 352-275-3036 www.indiecomputer.com 129-09-10-7 p Bcyes 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 CF For Sale *@@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 4-21-09-71-10 Top of the line gator pool table! Solid slate, 8ft.,gator blue felt, gator billiard balls, gator cover $1800 OBO. MUST SELL! call 352372-6533 12-9-09-5-10 CHRISTMAS TREES! Potted Leylands, Arizona Cypress, & Red Cedar; Table-Top to 10 ft. $7-$69. 209 NW 75th St. Alachua 386-462-2060 1-5-09-610 M-torCyCces, Mopeds ***WWW.RPMMOTORCYCLES.COM** FULL SERVICE REPAIR SHOP 11TH YEAR OEM + AFTERMARKET PARTS + ACCY'S HUGE TIRE SELECTION IN STOCK, CALL FOR PRICES + DISCOUNTS 352-377-6974 4-21-09-71-11 *****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 4-21-0971-11 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 4-21-09-71-11 000000 SCOOTERS 000000 RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 12-9-75-11 **SCOOTER RENTALS** Rent for a day, week, semester, or rent to own! Reserve now for Game Day Weekends! NS4L.com 352-336-1271 12-9-09-75-11 Discount Motorcycle Gear www.turn2co.com. Up to 75% off original MSRP. 904-294-8344 Turn 2 Gear 1-509-9-11 Honda Shawdow Spirit 750,yellow Exell.10K,shield,bags,custom canvas cover,$3500,call Paul 352-514-6227 see it Newberry Rd. Imports,7349 W Newberry ask Andy 12-9-09-5-11 WLZ hAutos OFAST CASH FOR ALMOST ANY CARS 0 ORunning or not!@ ONEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS SOver 15 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 12-9-75-12 CARS -CARS Buy@Sell@Trade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-21-71-12 $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! HONDAS, CHEVYS, TOYOTAS, ETC. For listings 800-366-9813 ext 4622 4-21-71-12 **HEADLINERS SAGGING?** POWER WINDOWS DON'T WORK? On site avail. Steve's Headliners 352-226-1973 12-9-74-12 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 4-21-71-12 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 4-21-71-12 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 4-21-71-12 CALL US! TOP DOLLAR PAID! Fash Cash -Free Towing Cars, Trucks, RVs, Motorcycles 386-365-1855 12-9-09-12-12 Affordable-Auto-Insurance-Quotes.net/UF Is your auto insurance company taking you for a ride? Our free quote service finds you the best coverage at the lowest rates with major carriers in just 5 min! Save up to 50%! 12-8-09-5-12 Cars from $29/Mo! Hondas Chevys Jeeps and More! 0$ Down 36 Months @ 8.5% apr for listings Call 800-366-9813 ext 9765 4-21-71-12 WE BUY JUNK CARS Wanted Titles Only. Call K.T. (352) 281-9980 12-9-75-12 I BUY CARS & TRUCKS Call Anytime 352-339-5158 12-9-09-57-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down No credit check Cash vehicles $1000 and up. 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 SUN RISE AUTO SALES No credit check Cars, SUVs, Trucks & Vans 30 day warranty 352-375-9090 4-21-71-12 96 Plymouth Minivan $699 cash 92 Nissan Stanza $999 cash 98 Pontiac Grand Am $999 cash 96 Kia Sephia $999 cash 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 96 Lincoln Mark 8 $999 cash 95 Pontiac Bonnville $999 cash 98 Chrysler Cirrus $999 cash 96 Chevy Cavalier $1499 cash 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 92 Honda Accord $1499 cash 97 Mazda Millenia $1999 cash 92 Chevy Camero $1999 cash 96 Mits Galant $1999 cash 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 97 Jeep Cherokee $1900 96 Chevy Astro Van $1900 96 Chevy Blazer $1499 98 Ford Expolorer $2500 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 95 Dodge Ram PK $2900 98 Dodge Ram PK $2900 98 Pontiac Transport $2900 94 Toyota Camry $2900 SOLD 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 97 Mercury Grand Marquis $2900 00 Hyundai Elantra $2900 94 Toyota Station Wagon $2900 SOLD 97 Mits Diamonte $2900 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 96 Honda Accord $2500 94 Toyota Camry $2900 96 Cadillac Deville $2900 01 Hyundai Sonata $2900 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 Sun City Auto Sales 60 Day pay off On cash vehicles Pay off time negotiable 352-338-1999 4-21-71-12 LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: Gold Diamonds Gems Class Rings ETC Top Cash $$$ or Trade OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY 373-9243. 4-2171-13 UF GRAD PAYS MORE forgold jewelry, scrap gold, Rolex, diamonds, guitars, etc. Top $$$. Get my offer before you sell! Call Jim 376-8090 or 222-8090 4-21-71-13 The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteers Needed! VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED to transport cancer patients to treatment. Flexible schedule. Training and liability insurance provided. Please call 352-376-6866 ext. 5079 if interested. BE AN INSPIRATION! Take a blind lady to Mass on Sundays and for walks and shopping as needed. We'll have lots of fun! And you will make a new friend! Contact 219-6948 12-4-09-74-13 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. 124-09-74-13 4b4 Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial Mews Providers

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 17 UF HepWanted HelpWanted f HelpWanted Services Entertanment This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings the independent florida alligator RETAIL ADVERTISING MANAGER FULL TIME POSITION Sales driven person to train student sales staff in outside newspaper advertising sales. Motivator needed who works well with a constantly changing staff. Duties include training university students in outside newspaper sales, layout and copy writing. Must work well within and meet daily deadlines. Good organizational skills a must. Newspaper ad sales background an advantage. Modest salary, good benefits and excellent working environment. With resume, send cover letter that must include salary requirements, to: General Manager, The Independent Florida Alligator, PO 14257,Gainesville,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. 4-21-71-14 $STUDENTS GET CASH ON THE SPOT$ 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 Now you can easily submit your classified ad for print and/or web editions right thru our website! Just go to www.alligator.org/classifieds Visa and Mastercard accepted. BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-21-09-71-14 FUTURE GMs Now hiring assistant managers GatorDominos.com/jobs 4-21-71-14 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. 4-21-09-71-14 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 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 4-21-71-14 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 1-14-09-32-14 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 4-2109-71-14 PRC NOW HIRING Find a job you'll love. Immediate Openings for Customer Care Representatives. $10.00 to $10.50 per hour. Paid Training and multiple schedules available. For more information contact us at 386-326-5030 or 386-3265008 or apply online at www.prcnet.com 1-5-09-20-14 MEDICAL OFFICE Looking for pre-med student. Evenings & weekends. Fax resume to 373-2230 12-809-10-14 Like to read & want to make extra cash? Atlantic Publishing needs people to write honest book reviews (1-3 paragraphs). $50 for 3. E-mail dbrown@atlantic-pub.com. 12-809-10-14 CHILDCARE NEEDED -We're looking for a grad student to keep our 6 month old on a regular basis Spring Semester at our NE home (near downtown). Experience and references required. Call Sarah at 367-3844 12-4-09-5-14 Full time NANNY needed for Jan: M-F toddler $10/hr; must have newborn exp grad students welcome; exp req; Noah's Ark Nanny; send resume, photo, short bio to gnv@nanoneone.com 1-5-0910-14 NANNY ASAP for adorable 1yr old: 3 full days/ wk; 25-30hrs; $9/hr; starts asap or Jan. Noah's Ark Nanny e-mail resume, pix, schedule to gnv@nanoneone.com 1-5-0910-14 MWFSat NANNY NEEDED Jan 6:30am; 15hrs/wk average (days vary) 3 yr old twins + 1yr old; must be avail thru August 2010 Noah's Ark Nanny e-mail resume, pix, schedule to gnv@nanoneone.com 1-5-0910-14 STUDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE WANTED DORMSHADES, LLC is a manufacturer and distributer of high quality licensed collegiate eyewear. We are looking for a student representative at the University of Florida for a part-time commissioned sales position and/ or distributorship. The earning capability is determined by your own drive and ingenuity. To learn more contact brian@dormshades.com. 12-4-09-5-14 University Athletic Association Accounting We are currently seeking a flexible individual to fill the position of part-time (OPS) filing clerk. The duties include but are not limited to data entry and filing. Experienced in Microsoft Excel and good organizational skills are required. This is a minimum wage position averaging 20 hour per week. If interested please fax resume to (352) 375-5182. If you have questions regarding this ad, please contact me in the Human Resources Department at 375-4683 x6301. Thank You, Brenda Lembo Coordinator Recruitment 12-9-09-8-14 Interactive firm seeks Project Manager. Proj mngmt & web/tech exp are a plus. Send resume to rhorton@352media.com by EOD 12/3. Fun work atmosphere! 12-8-09-7-14 "Have Bad Credit? Want to make $1,000s for doing nothing?" Call (877) 465-8463 for more information. 1-5-09-6-14 WL Services IMPORT AUTO REPAIR. BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830 www.carrsmith.com 4-21-71-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners. Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 250' x 160' riding ring, round pen & jump paddock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security, 352-591-3175 everglade-equestrian.com 12-9-74-15 Want to be a CNA, phlebotomist or pharm tech? Express Training offers courses, days, eve, weekend. All classes live, no videos. Call 352-338-1193 or expresstrainingservices.com 12-9-09-74-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility Call for a free workout 339-2199 12-9-74-15 TLC HORSEBOARD All facilities & amenities, quality instruction; 15 minutes from UF. Jan at 376-7762. Greathouse Equestrian Ctr. 12-9-75-15 HORSE BOARDING Hourly work available. 12 x 12 stall -cement block barn. Good grass turnout with room to run! Limited # of stalls available. $350/mo. 352-472-2627 for info & directions. 12-909-74-15 HYPNOTIST -Stop smoking. Improve memory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. Past life regression. Learn self hypnosis. Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPH, NGH certified 379-1079 12-9-75-15 T-SHIRT SCREEN PRINTING Greeks-Sports-Clubs-Bands *Call or Stop by for a QUOTE* MONSTER PRESS 373-3355 424 W UNIV AVE (in Spin Cycle) 12-9-74-15 Mini Maxi Warehouses; corner Waldo Rd & NE 31st Ave; 12 acres, student/staff rentals UHaul warehouse complex, trucks, trailers. 6 x 10 rentals $39/mo! 352-373-6294 or 1-800559-2449 Also 100 sheds for sale. 12-9-0968-15 Gator Slide Farm: Horse boarding. Owner housing. Dressage, stadium jumping, X-country. Lessons/schooling opportunities. Feeding/mucking mitigate monthly charges. Visitors always welcome. Contact Dibbie 352.466.3538 or gtrslfrm@aol.com 1-7-09120-15 GUTTER & ROOF CLEANING Free Estimates. Super Service! Lic & Ins. Steve "The School Teacher" 352-377-7086 12-9-09-74-15 HORSE BOARDING Premier facility next to Canterbury. Stall or pasture board from $250. Two sand/clay arenas, round pen, jumps, lessons. Work avail to defray costs. 352-472-9977 weecfl@gmail.com 1-19-0995-15 *GREAT BANNERS & SIGNS* Full-color Decals@Exhibits@Vehicle Wraps Top QualityeFast ServiceeLow Prices www.signpower.com SignMasters 335-7000 1-29-83-15 * PLAQUES AWARDS TROPHIES * Name BadgeseButtonseADA Signs Top QualityeFast ServiceeLow Prices www.signpower.com SignMasters 335-7000 1-29-83-15 BEGINNER GUITAR & PIANO LESSONS For ALL ages. My EXPERIENCE: 10 yrs-guitar & a lifetimepiano. If interested call 352-256-3800 or email gidonherman00@gmail.com 12-957-15 GOT A TICKET? TAKE TRAFFIC SCHOOL 100% ONLINE STATE OF FLORIDA APPROVED NO POINTS ON LICENSE www.EasyTrafficSchoolNow.com 1-8-2015 Green cards -permanent resident status for postdoc researchers and new faculty. Self-petition through national interest waiver. Email robjac@myimmigrationlaw.com or call 352-335-2699 for consultation. Robert Jacobs, PA -Limited to Imm & Nat Law 123-09-10-15 M l lh Services HIV ANTIBODY TESTING Alachua County Health Dept. 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Two blocks from U.F. 373-7070 4-21-71-18 SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES University Opticians 300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480 12-9-09-75-18 IMMIGRATION LAW Marriage Green Cards Employment Visas & Naturalization www.ruthlaw.com (352) 335-6748 2-2-40-18 WJ Connections Want to make a connection? Place your ad here to look for someone to share a common interest with or for your true love W ZPetsY Furry, feathery, scaly .no, not your roommate.pets. Find or advertise your pets or pet products here in the Pets section of the Alligator. OPERATION CATNIP We need volunteers and stray/feral cats to fix! On Sunday, Dec 13th, we will be spaying/neutering homeless cats to increase their quality of life and to save lives. You can help make a difference in your communityjoin us! No matter what your talent is we have ways for everyone to get involved. Trap a stray, volunteer your time at the clinic, donate a lunch item, or help spread the word. Join our Facebook group, Operation Catnip Gainesville Chapter, or tweet with us at www. twitter.com/operationcatnip. For more information: (352)380-0940 operationcatnip@ nmhp.netwww.nmhp.net 12-9-9-24 iEvent NtiCes Lost & Found IS YOUR BUSINESS, CLUB OR ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EVENT? DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT? PLACE YOUR AD HERE AND GET IT NOTICED! Finders Keepers? If you find something, you can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & found section. Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND.

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Sports THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 Florida will start NCAA play By ANTHONY CHIANG Alligator Writer achiang@aIIigator org After being selected to the NCAA Tournament field for the 19th consecutive season, the Gators should be accustomed to the postseason by now -but that isn't the case. Florida doesn't know what to expect this weekend as it has only has played a combined three matches all time under Mary Wise against the three teams in its first and second round bracket -College of Charleston, FIU and Miami. No. 14 UF (23-5, 16-4 Southeastern Conference) will begin the tournament against College of Charleston (18-12, 12-4 Southern Conference) at 7:30 tonight in the O'Connell Center. Although the Gators and Cougars don't have too much of a history, the one time they did matchup was in a similar situation the first round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament. Wise The unfamiliarity between the four teams comes as a change to the Gators. "It's way different. In the SEC you play teams twice," opposite hitter Callie Rivers said. "You pretty much know people's names, numbers and tendencies within the conference. When going into these games you really don't know anything about the teams." Although the players will not have the chance to view mountains of film on the Cougars, coach Mary Wise has spent all week studying UF's first-round opponent. From what she has seen, College of Harrison Diamond/ AlligatorS Charleston runs a fast offense and block exUF outside hitter Callie Rivers said the NCAA Tournamen SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE 19 quite a change due to the unfamiliarity of opponents. ALLIGATOR www.alligatorSports.org I. t is Alabama looks to get revenge for letting '08 slip away 0 THE CRIMSON TIDE HAVE WON 24 STRAIGHT REGULAR-SEASON GAMES. By PHIL KEGLER Alligator Staff Writer pkegler@alligator org When the Crimson Tide take the field Saturday, they will not have lost a regular-season game in 743 days. That will be little consolation for Alabama if it comes up short against Florida in the SEC Championship Game for the second straight year. UA is about to get a second chance against UF, after the Gators pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 31-20 win en route to a BCS National Championship Game appearance. This year's winner will again have a chance to play for the national title. "We got too caught up in the moment," Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain said. "Our guys got caught up in the pressure and they wanted to be the hero and make the extra effort play instead of just doing what we had to do and doing what our job was. "If everybody would have just done what they had to do in the fourth quarter instead of getting caught up in the moment, we would have been fine. I think the guys understand that now and everybody is trying to play their role, playing their role the best they can instead of trying to be the hero." It has been welldocumented that Saturday's showdown will feature a clash of the nation's top defenses. The outcome may hinge on which offense can do just enough to pull out the win. Florida and Alabama have seemed to favor the run this year, with the Gators boasting the SEC's top rushing offense and Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram second in the conference in rushing yards per game. UA quarterback Greg McElroy said the ability to depend on Ingram on offense has been a big help as he develops in his first year under center. "(Inrgram has) been a great security blanket for all of us in our first years as starters. He's that solid rock," McElroy said. "He's been a guy we can fall back on when we need to grind the clock and a guy that's gotten off to great starts in games for us." Ingram's superb season has helped the Crimson Tide weather through some of McElroy's rockier weeks, including a three-game stretch against Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee in which he completed 51.8 percent of his passes, averaged 119.7 passing yards per game and had a total of zero touchdowns and two interceptions. "There was a huge question mark that everybody had about the quarterback on our team this year," Alabama coach Nick Saban said. But Alabama's closer-than-expected win in the Iron Bowl may have given McElroy a much-needed SEE ALABAMA, PAGE 20 POLL QUESTION Today's question: How far will the UF volleyball team go? Previous question: Which school has been Florida's biggest rival in the Urban Meyer era? Percent (Votes) LSU 59% (287) Georgia 27% (133) Tennessee 9%(43) FSU 5%(23) 486 TOTAL VOTES It's really too easy being this awesome Editor's Note: Graduate student, Palm Beach Post Gators beat writer and reader Ben Volin earned a guest column for winning our inaugural alligatorSports Fantasy Challenge. o apparently the prize for my outstanding performance and season-long dominance in this little fantasy college football league is to write 500 words for the Alligator. Awesome. How thrilling. This is exactly how I should be spending my time this week. Not, you know, covering the nation's No. 1 team as it prepares for the Game of the Century, or studying for my MBA exams. Nope, instead I'm supposed .to sit here and brag or something Ben Volin about beating a bunch of college Rollin' With Volin kids in fantasy football. sports@allgatororg Yeah, I won the league. Cool. Can't wait to drop that line with the ladies in Midtown. For both of you that care, I won because of a kid I didn't know existed until Week 2. His name is Blaine Gabbert, and he's a sophomore quarterback for Missouri who lists sports, hanging out with friends and fishing as his primary hobbies. Not quite the stuff of Tebow, but he did me well this season as a replacement for Sam Bradford, who I took with the second overall pick and promptly hurt himself for the season in Week 1. The Tigers went 8-4, 4-4 in the Big 12, but Gabbert was a champion in my locker room. He finished with 3,302 passing yards, 228 rushing yards, 26 total touchSEE VOLIN, PAGE 20 UF FOOTBALL NEWS U Quarterback Tim Tebow was named one of five finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year award for the third straight year. The winner will be announced live on the 6 p.m. SportsCenter on Dec. 10. The other finalists are Alabama running back Mark Ingram, Houston quarterback Case Keenum, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. 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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 U ALLIGATOR, 19 Down But Not Out By ANTHONY CHIANG Alligator Writer achiang@alligator org The Gators' season hit an alltime low as they traveled to face Kentucky on Nov. 22. For the first time in 19 years, they would not win the Southeastern Conference title. But the disappointment and embarrassment that came with ending Florida's 18-year streak did not prevent this team from staying focused. Before the match against Kentucky, junior Callie Rivers made sure that her team knew there was still a lot at stake. "When I walked into the locker room prior to the (Kentucky) match, she had written on the wall 'not on our watch,' and she had every player sign it," coach Mary Wise said. "That was their rally cry.", UF went on to dominate Kentucky en route to a four-set victory after losing to the Wildcats less than two months before. Since falling out of contention for the conference crown, the Gators have looked like a new team. Wise's decision to insert middle blocker Lauren Bledsoe into the starting lineup along with the strategic move of using a one-setter offense has rejuvenated the group. After a devastating loss to Tennessee, which knocked the Gators out of title contention, the changes were made. UF has reeled off three impressive victories since -two coming against top-25 opponents -as it begins the NCAA Tournament today against College of Charleston. "As much as you would love to win the SEC every year, it has gotten a lot better," sophomore Kristy Jaeckel said. "Overcoming this adversity is something that is really going to make us a stronger team, ultimately." The Toughest Road Yet As the Gators begin their journey to the Final Four in Tampa, they will have to look no further than the rough road they've traveled this season for some experience. In the first 18 seasons of Wise's tenure at UF, she only dropped eight conference matches. This year, the team lost an unprecedented four matches to SEC opponents. "It has easily been the most competitive season in the SEC because there is so much more parity now," Wise said. Three other SEC teams are currently in the top 21 of the RPI rankings and all four of the Gators' conference losses have come against those teams: Kentucky, LSU and Tennessee. While UF went undefeated in conference play during the 1992 and 1993 regular seasons and from 1995-2003, Jaeckel believes the team used to pay for it in the postseason. "Being able to learn from our losses early instead to having one of our first losses in the tournament can really help us," she said. "If we really take it to heart and learn from these losses, it can only 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 20o6 2007 20o8 2009 make us stronger for the tournament." Although conference competition has been tough, nonconference play has been even tougher. The Gators have faced four nonconference foes ranked in the top 14 of the RPI, including No. 3 Florida State, No. 5 Washington, No. 6 Stanford and No. 14 Notre Dame. They went 3-1 in those matches, with their only loss coming against Washington early in the season. "With the experience we have and all the great teams we have played so far, once we get to the tournament we will be better prepared," senior Elyse Cusack said. Unmatched Versatility There were many questions surrounding the setter position after Cindy Bathelt transferred from UF before the season began. But then came junior transfer Brynja Rodgers to fill the void and provide another setter to comple35-5 (13-1 SEC) 34-2 (14-0 SEC) 33-4 (14-0 SEC) 28-6 (13-1 SEC) 35-2 (14-0 SEC) 37-2 (14-0 SEC) 34-4 (14-0 SEC) 35-3 (14-0 SEC) 33-3 (14-0 SEC) 29-5 (14-0 SEC) 28-2 (14-0 SEC) 34-3 (a6-o SEC) 36-2 (a6-o SEC) 28-5 (15-1 SEC) 33-3 (15-3 SEC) 30-3 (19-1 SEC) 29-3 (19-1 SEC) 27-4 (18-2 SEC) 23-5 (16-4 SEC) ment sophomore Kelly Murphy in UF's 6-2 offense. Although Rodgers has been consistent and is second on the team with 5.43 assists per set, the Gators have turned to a one-setter offense featuring Murphy for the latter part of the year. Last season this scheme was not used as Bathelt and Murphy ran the twosetter attack. The new offense has paid dividends. When first used against Auburn on Nov. 8, the Gators committed a season-low four attack errors in the match. Against South Carolina on Nov. 27, the offense led to a season-high hitting efficiency of .519. "I think it's a lot of fun. It gives different teams a lot to prepare for," Murphy said. "If one thing is not working out, it lets us know that we always have another option." UF's versatility has led Wise to implement another adjustment. Sweet 16 Final Four Final Four Sweet 16 Elite Eight Final Four Final Four Final Four Elite Eight Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four National Runner-Up Second Round Elite Eight Sweet 36 Sweet 16 Sweet 36 Jessica Warshaver / Alligator Staff After the loss to Tennessee, she moved Bledsoe from opposite hitter to starting middle blocker and removed senior Kristina Johnson from the starting lineup. For most of the season, Bledsoe and Rivers fought for playing time at the right side. By moving Bledsoe to the middle, both can be on the court at the same time. "By using these players that are versatile enough to play at different positions, it allows us to get all of our playmakers on the court at the same time," Wise said. The new middle blocker has led to increased offensive production as Bledsoe has averaged eight kills per match in the three she has played at the position. Johnson only averaged four before the switch was made. Both of these late-season shakeups have helped breathe new life into the team as it heads into a postseason that is structured in the Gators' favor. Home Court Advantage Although UF failed to win the SEC, the Gators have a lot going for them as they begin the tournament. The team is guaranteed to stay in Florida for the entire postseason. The O'Connell Center will host the first and second rounds, as well as regionals. The Final Four will be held in Tampa. Last year, the Gators had to travel to Colorado for regionals and lost to Stanford. This season, traveling won't pose a problem for them. Confidence shouldn't be an issue either. UF has beaten two of the tournament's top-four seeds, No. 3 Florida State and No. 4 Stanford, during the regular season. All this combined with Wise making the most of the Gators'versatility and the experience gained from playing in a much-improved SEC will help prepare this team for a run in the postseason. Wise even believes that the end of the 18 year streak can help the team set its sights on a bigger goal. "We said all along that we would not win a national championship until we lost the SEC." UFVolleyball in the NCAA Tournament under Mary Wise YEA R RECORD NCAA FINISH Gerar doneat in his Hi itprovided shelter fr Support the Red Cross and change a life, American starting with your own. T Red Cross Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org.

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20, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009 Quick turnaround time leads to limited video study of opponents VOLLEYBALL, from page 18 pared the team well for this situation. In we didn't see on video, so it's a different On Monday, sophomores Kristy Jaeckel ceptionally well. "Once we get to the tournament we get limited video on each opponent," senior Elyse Cusack said. "We'll really only watch video on them (the Cougars) one time. But then we get the opportunity to scout FIU and Miami for the second round, so we'll see them on video and playing live." The nonconference schedule has preVOLIN, from page 18 downs and just seven interceptions. I contacted the Missouri athletic department to try to score an interview with Gabbert, but saying that I'm writing a column for The Alligator apparently didn't have quite the cache I expected. But Gabbert, of course, didn't win this thing by himself. Texas' Jordan Shipley, Kansas' Kerry Meier, Minnesota's Eric Decker, West Virginia's Noel Devine and the Alabama defense also led me to the title. Florida fans hope I don't type that last part of the sentence again this weekend. How many words are we at now? 306? Ugh. This was my first season playing college fantasy football, and you know what? It's really easy. I played in two leagues, and reached the finals in both. I can't sit here and claim that I had any special insight during the draft. By the fourth round, I hadn't heard f I each of UF's first three tournaments of the season, it played two matches against unfamiliar opponents on consecutive days. The key to playing against these types of teams is the ability to make adjustments on the fly, Wise said. "It's actually more fun because you kind of make an adjustment during the match," Cusack said. "You'll see teams do new things during the match that maybe of any of the remaining players, and we still had like seven rounds to go. We limited the playing field to only BCS teams, which if you're counting at home is 65 teams. Then consider that we only had 10 owners in the league. With 65 teams, there were plenty of good players to go around. When my running back Nic Grigsby got hurt, I simply went to the waiver wire and found a guy named Daniel Thomas from Kansas State I had never heard of him before, but I'll take his 971 yards and nine touchdowns, thank you. The fact that I dominated the league -no one came within four games of my 12-3 record -says more about the simple-mindedness of the other owners in the league than of my fantasy football genius. This really isn't hard, people. Please come stronger next season. Dominating isn't as fun as it seems. Especially when it results in you having to write 500 words. challenge." FOUR GATORS NAMED ALLSEC: UF may not have won the conference this season, Volleyball but it was still able to tie for the most players named to All-SEC teams. Kentucky, Tennessee and UF all saw four of its players earn the honor. and Kelly Murphy were named to the AllSEC First Team. Murphy has been a triple threat all season long and currently leads the nation with nine triple-doubles. As a setter, whose primary job is to pass, she is still second in the conference with a .370 hitting efficiency. Meanwhile, Cusack and sophomore Colleen Ward earned second-team honors. UF will look to contain WR Jones A LABAIIA, from page 18_ boost of confidence. He completed 21 of 31 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns and drove his team 79 yards for the gamewinning score with 1:24 remaining. That might be remembered as the day McElroy went from a game manager to a clutch presence in the pocket. "It was important for us as an offense," McElroy said. "Most times people will sit back and say -if our offense is put in charge of winning that, shoot, we're going to be out of luck." McElroy's favorite target has been star wideout Julio Jones. Jones caught five passes for 124 yards in last year's SEC Championship Game as a freshman. This year, he has eclipsed the century mark in yards just once, racking up 102 against LSU. The Gators will rely on their conference-best passing defense to shut down Jones. "What they do is not necessarily over complicated," McElroy said. "It's tough to prepare for in the sense that you can replicate the looks, but it's difficult to replicate the personnel they have." McElroy has gone through quite a transformation this season, McElroy but whether it will be enough still remains to be seen. "At the end of the day, you can talk about playing Florida and how you want to beat them," McClain said, "but at the end of the day, you have to go out and prove it."