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Reframing Recovery: an artist’s battle with mental illness
By Colleen Wright | Oct. 16, 2014Charissa Krasnow’s art speaks more than she does.
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Revamped Gator Growl approaches; performers paid $210K
By Ariana Figueroa | Oct. 14, 2014Emily Johns can’t wait to see how UF is going to pull off Gator Growl’s first-ever showcase on Flavet Field on Friday.
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Shortened workweek may affect parade turnout
Oct. 23, 2008This year's Homecoming parade may be greeted by a different crowd than usual at the end of its run downtown.
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Swimmer Ryan Lochte to serve as parade's grand marshal
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 23, 2008Homecoming weekend marks a special time in football season when Gainesville is filled with UF alumni making their pilgramages back to The Gator Nation.
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Homecoming court members vie for crowns
Oct. 23, 2008Being on homecoming court is an accomplishment, but for the candidates in the running this year, a position as UF royalty might not even qualify as their crowning accomplishment.
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Flyover scheduled for 85th anniversary of parade
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 23, 2008With the forecast gray today, it may rain on UF's 85-year-old Homecoming parade. But the show will go on, complete with Kung Fu Pandas, an Olympic athlete and marching bands.
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Fans of all ages to participate in Gator Gallop
By HILARY SHEINBAUM | Oct. 23, 2008While Pamplona has an annual running of the bulls, Gainesville has a yearly gallop for Gators.
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UF organizations design themed parade floats
By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 23, 2008A gator and a wildcat will emulate Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker today.
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City cracks down on street vendors
Oct. 23, 2008Illegally setting up a stand selling Gator gear could cost roadside peddlers more than football tickets this year.
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Homecoming events keep mascots busy
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008When it comes to Homecoming week, there may be no one busier than UF's rowdy reptiles, Albert and Alberta, who spread spirit around The Gator Nation like its their job because, well, it is.
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UF student designs clothing line geared for game day
By SYDNEE NEWMAN | Oct. 23, 2008It began with some household cloth, Barbie-outfit stencils and a few Barbie dolls. Years later, her passion for hand-sewing dresses has become a business.
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Students share mixed reactions to Gator Growl acts
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 23, 2008Although the Gator will growl at tonight's pep rally, some UF students are scowling at its organizers for choosing an "unknown" comedian and a musical act that may be out of tune with their generation.
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Jon Reep act to parody southerners, UF
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008In college, Jon Reep was not sure he wanted to be a comedian. But when he was kicked out of a football game for goofy behavior, everything changed for tonight's Gator Growl comedian.
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Businesses expect increased sales for Homecoming
Oct. 23, 2008The flock of alumni returning to Gainesville for Homecoming weekend is expected to give a boost to local businesses - one that is especially welcome during the economic crisis.
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Gator Growl offers night of music, comedy
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 23, 2008Rain or shine, the show will go on.
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Police expect few problems over long weekend
Oct. 23, 2008Despite a packed schedule this weekend, both Gainesville and University police say they don't expect problems this Homecoming.
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Modern–day Gator Growl shaped by history
Oct. 23, 2008Think you're just another orange-and-blue-painted face in the crowd?
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City prepares for Homecoming parade
Oct. 23, 2008Holding a parade on one of Gainesville's main roads can mean a lot of extra planning for city employees.
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Alumni make trips to UF despite weak economy
By FAITH REAVES | Oct. 23, 2008Gators past are tried and true, poor economy or not.
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Mr. Two–Bits to retire after 60 years of cheers
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 23, 2008Clad in a yellow shirt, blue blazer and an orange and blue striped tie, George Edmondson Jr. first made the trip from Tampa to Gainesville to watch the Gators play in 1949.
