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VOLUME 107 ISSUE 56 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 Construction begins for Growl stage �THIS IS THE SECOND stadium except the west side.” YEAR USING THE STAGE. He said the stage’s new position allowed last year’s MICHAEL SCOTT DAVIDSON audience to have a clearer Alligator Writer view of the performances, which is often A steel skeleton towered touted as the largest student- about 50 feet over the fi eld of run pep rally in the nation. Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium on This year’s show is sched- Wednesday. uled for 7 p.m. Friday. Composed of about 4,000 Boxes of speakers and parts, the infrastructure of rows of spotlights and gas the Gator Growl stage spans generators fi lled the corri- 60 feet wide by 52 feet deep dors behind the student sec- on the east side of the stadi- tion, waiting to be placed at um near the student section. strategic points around the “This is the second year stadium. It will take an elec- we’ve used this stage,” said trical current of about 2,000 Jeff Chenery, director of pro- amperes to power the three- duction for the Stephen C. hour show, according to an Jordan Albright / Alligator O’Connell Center. “We’ve email from associate produc- done it on every side of the SEE STAGE, PAGE 4 Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk A woman talks on her cellphone outside of the Alachua County Annex building on Wednesday morning. On-campus polling location saw fewer voters than in 2008 cantly more. In 2008, 86.9 percent “Students are becoming Heather Dean, UF student rep- 3,432 ballots were cast of registered voters cast ballots more and more engaged resentative for Power Vote, said compared to Tuesday’s 59.6 per- each election season, and despite the county’s numbers cent. dropping, student voting is on the DRAKE CASTANEDA out of 5,757 registered voters in it’s really showing.” Alligator Contributing Writer Voting participation dropped rise nationwide. Tuesday’s election, according to Heather Dean in Alachua County as well. This “There is defi nitely increasing data from the county Supervisor of election, 120,006 county residents political science senior student and youth infl uence as time Despite months of intense on- Elections Offi ce. voted. In 2008, 126,321 voters cast goes on,” said Dean, a 21-year-old campus attention from voting or- In 2008, 3,923 votes were cast for Civic Engagement, said stu- ballots. political science senior. “Students ganizations, fewer students voted out of 4,512 registered voters. dent voting on campus may have Kelly MacLellan, a 21-year-old are becoming more and more en- on campus this election cycle. Although there were about 500 dropped due to the increased push jounalism senior and internal vice gaged each election season, and There were 3,432 ballots cast fewer voters in Tuesday’s election, for students to vote by absentee president of the Gator Coalition it’s really showing.” at the Reitz Union voting precinct the voter turnout dropped signifi - ballots at their home counties. CAMPUS Packaging-engineering team takes fi rst at Pack Expo International AYANA STEWART the Pack Expo International 2012 confer- Gaby Cruz, a 23-year-old senior, said gram is technical as opposed to other Alligator Contributing Writer ence last week, where they won $4,000 in the project allowed students to gain real- schools’ science-based curricula. scholarship funds to be split among them. world experience. “I think that contributed to the level of Speechless. “Winning defi nitely made it worth- “When they fi rst arrived, it was clear success we’re now seeing,” he said. That’s how Alex Tipton said he felt while,” the 22-year-old senior said. they were better pre- Colleen Delaney was another student when he found out UF’s packaging-en- Bruce Welt, coordinator of UF’s pack- pared than others,” Welt on UF’s team. The 22-year-old senior said gineering team placed fi rst in a national aging-engineering program, said packag- said. “It looked like some she thought UF proved itself at the com- competition. ing engineers plan the physical packaging other teams were kind of petition. He said he spent two months helping for products, and the conference is one of scrambling after they saw “Once we got there and started to see his peers prepare a hypothetical packag- the industry’s biggest events. what our students had other proposals, our confi dence grew,” ing proposal for a fi ctional company. Five “It’s kind of like the Super Bowl of the put up.” she said. “We knew we pored over every other students competed on UF’s team at packaging industry,” he said. Welt Welt said UF’s pro- last detail of this project.”

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UF, which tied with University stitutions and others.” Fifth-year civil engineering of California, Santa Cruz, has an On a scale of 100, UF received student Andrew Cone, 21, said his overall score of 54.5 percent. a 52 in teaching, a 31.2 in interna- professors teach students main The 2012-2013 world rankings tional outlook, a 62.9 in research methods and equations they cre- use 13 categories to determine a and a 56 in citations. ated and had published world- university’s score. Overall, the U.S. accounts for wide. Megan Nelson, a UF alumna, 76 of the top 200 schools, and sev- He said his degree has such said it was easy for her to get a job en of the top 10 universities are an impact that there are Gators after she graduated. U.S. schools. around the world willing to help “I landed my first job two days According to a CNN article out fellow UF alumni. 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er of show Megan Harmon. At the Gate 9 security checkpoint, security to teaching program supervisor Taylor Hennings ate lunch while � THERE ARE 24 ALUMNI “Selected candidates pos- bundled in a beanie, blankets and boots. About IN CITY YEAR THIS YEAR. sess qualities that lend to suc- half of the stadium’s east and north sides have cess in service in high-need and been unavailable to students since the construc- high-poverty schools, where tion began, she said. ERICA A. HERNANDEZ students are usually dealing Hennings, a 22-year-old anthropology senior, Alligator Contributing Writer with far more than just strug- said about 350 O’Connell Center employees and gling with grades,” he said. 40 professionals worked in shifts around the When Stephanie Cineas Florida has City Year offi ces clock since 6 a.m. Sunday. Hennings worked graduated from Maynard Ev- in Miami, Orlando and Jack- about 40 hours at the stadium this week. ans High School in 2008, she sonville. “It was colder at 2 a.m. when we got out didn’t plan to return. That was “I don’t think people under- stand that high need,” said Josh here,” she said. before she heard about City Year, a national organization Funderburke, executive direc- It took her and three other employees armed that places young adults in tor of UF’s Center for Leader- with forklifts three hours to unload the stage high-need urban schools for ship and Service. “If it were parts into the stadium. one year. easy and something that people The stage was delivered from Mountain Pro- Now, Cineas, a 22-year-old wanted to do, there wouldn’t be ductions, a Pennsylvania-based staging compa- UF sociology alumna, teaches a need for this program.” ny and is paid for on a year-to-year basis, Har- ninth grade algebra at her alma Daniel Sibol, a 20-year-old mon said. mater. political science and statistics “It’s four semis worth of gear,” Chenery Of the 2,500 corps members junior, is one of the fi rst two said. this year, 24 are UF graduates. UF City Year ambassadors. He Although the week of Gator Growl prepa- UF ranks No. 6 among the top schedules information sessions ration was hectic, Chenery said it was nothing 10 feeder schools for City Year’s for students and attends events compared to the breakdown after the show ends corps, following No. 1 Univer- geared toward life after gradua- sity of California Riverside and tion in an effort to create aware- Friday night. Workers will have about six hours No. 8 Florida International Uni- ness for the program. to get the fi eld back in football shape for Satur- versity, the only other Florida Sibol believes UF students day’s game. school on the list. show strongly in the rankings “The Super Bowl, Grammys, Emmys, inau- City Year’s vice president because getting involved is guration ceremony,” he listed. “They brag about of communications, Shaun stressed so intensely. what we do here. The load-out is matched no- Adamec, said about 75 percent “Ever since Preview, every- Christine Harris / Alligator where.” of corps members are college one has been yelling at me to Construction workers build the stage for Gator Growl, which Contact Michael Scott Davidson at mdavidson@ graduates. get involved,” he said. is on Friday night. They’ve been working since Sunday. alligator.org.

LOCAL Custard shop to open in former Book Lover’s Cafe location AYANA STEWART custard. There is also a location in Sara- “There’s very little frozen custard Michelle McGurn, a 21-year-old Santa Fe Alligator Contributing Writer sota. in Florida and none in Gainesville.” College third-year music education student, Restaurant co-owner Jane Osmond said she ate at SweetBerries for 15 years in Jane Osmond Thirteenth Street will get a little sweeter moved to Gainesville from Texas to help Bradenton. this spring. her sister manage the new restaurant. She co-owner She said she was ecstatic when she found SweetBerries, a Bradenton-based restau- said the restaurant’s menu will set it apart “We’re quite confi dent that SweetBerries is out the restaurant was opening a location in rant, plans to open a Gainesville location in from other Gainesville eateries. going to do well.” Gainesville. early January. The restaurant will be in the SweetBerries’ prices range from about $6 Osmond, a UF alumna, said she and her “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t believe building that housed Book Lover’s Cafe, to $8 for sandwiches and about $4 to $6 for siblings are excited to return to the heart of they’re here,’” McGurn said. “I haven’t tru- 505 NW 13th St. custard. the Gator Nation. ly felt like this is my home yet. Once Sweet- The family-owned business specializes “There’s very little frozen custard in “We love the town and thought it’d be a Berries does open, it’s like it’ll be complete in sandwiches, soups, salads and frozen Florida and none in Gainesville,” she said. good place for a restaurant,” she said. for me.” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 � ALLIGATOR, 5 UF College of Denistry earns grant to update teaching methods SARAH BRAND Alligator Contributing Writer

Linda Behar-Horenstein helps professors go back to school. UF College of Dentistry earned a $2.5 million grant to refresh its professors on the newest teaching methods. “We’re onto something really novel here,” said Behar-Horen- stein, UF distinguished teaching scholar and professor. The Health Resources and Services Administration gave the development grant to the dentistry school in July, but won’t imple- ment the plan until January. “The primary target is faculty, the intermediate benefit are stu- Kelly Logan / Alligator dents and the ultimate benefit are the patients,” said Frank Cata- lanotto, professor and chairman of community-based programs. Strung Together Interns at the Alachua County Headquarters Library teach teenagers to make bracelets out of soda “When I came in, I was a dentist, but I didn’t pop tabs at the Trash to Treasure Pop Tabs Bracelet Craft on Wednesday afternoon. know anything about teaching.” Frank Catalanotto professor and chairman of community-based programs

Faculty members will learn new teaching techniques and re- Events to discuss post-election season ceive training. BEATRICE DUPUY Senior lecturer Lynn Leverty discussed women vot- “When I came in, I was a dentist, but I didn’t know anything Alligator Contributing Writer ing in the election and the gender gap. about teaching,” Catalanotto said. Overall, Michael Martinez, political science chairman The training will also include how dentists can empathize with With the end of election season, the outcome has be- and professor, said the turnout was great. underprivileged patients as well as opportunities for students to come a hot discussion topic at UF. “The more people that talk about the election, the work at federally funded health care centers before entering dental On Wednesday, one of the post-election discussions, more informed we become,” said psy- school. titled “What just happened (and didn’t happen)?” fea- chology senior Taheerah Hawkins, “Through case-based learning, cultural competency workshops tured seven panelists from UF’s department of political 21. and the implementation of programs for students interested in science. Bob Graham Center for Public public health and academic careers, the grant will not only have The panel was a part of an informational series. Service will also host a postelection At the panel, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences panel at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Buddy a positive impact on the dental curriculum but also prepare future Dean Paul D’Anieri spoke about foreign policy, saying and Anne MacKay Auditorium au- UFCD graduates to meet the oral health needs of Florida’s growing there were a couple attempts to make it an issue, but the ditorium in Pugh Hall. University of population,” Olga Luaces, a 23-year-old second-year dental gradu- issues were abandoned when they didn’t stick. D’Anieri South Florida professor Susan Mac- ate student, wrote in an email. In addition, Kenneth Wald, a distinguished political Manus and UF professor Dan Smith “I don’t want to come out and say it’s a problem, but if you science professor, addressed the role of candidates’ re- will speak. haven’t walked in someone’s moccasins, you don’t know what ligion. Professor Richard K. Scher took up the topic of The center’s communications director, Shelby Taylor, they have been thorough,” Behar-Horenstein said. Florida’s voting past and present and mentioned that said the panelists will break down the election outcome. the process of counting all the ballots can take weeks. The panel will also stream live on the center’s website. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/OPINIONS

Editorial So Close Here’s what you could have read yesterday ell, you can’t say we didn’t try. It feels like Mitt Romney campaigned for eight years instead of only four. He didn’t get the nomi- nationW in 2008, so he had to change a lot of his positions in the meantime. Out of the possible choices for the Republican presidential candidate, Romney was the best — probably. It felt like he was simply fulfi lling a role once he received the nomination from the Grand Old Party. He was just some dude who now wore “Republican nominee” on his name-tag; in the proverbial playbill, it was his character’s name. Perhaps that’s what you can say about each presidential can- didate from the two major parties: They were simply selected to complete the voting cycle machine. Maybe it never matters whose face you put on a ballot, but only that party politics get noticed. In this case, however, the party politics should have been as undesirable as the candidate. The world makes a little less sense now. We have to trudge through some really scary times throughout the next four years. Maybe we can ignore the fact that we have a president at all. Ignorance is bliss. Go about your days without a care in the world, folks, be- cause everything is much worse if you start to care about stuff. Pretend that basic human rights can be ignored. Imagine that Column no jobs will leave this country because manufacturing items in China is more appealing. Maybe women can graduate out of that pesky binder to something more form-fl attering, like a What the ‘Good Life’ is all about fl oppy disk or one of those shoe trees. Sorry, America. It was halftime, and the replacement referees veryone, regardless of age, race or position, is search- dents are in upper-level courses made the calls. We had only one shot, and we missed our chance ing for meaning in his or her life. within their majors, all of their to blow. This opportunity was one in a lifetime, yo (you better). In the hustle of daily living, it’s easy to forget classes will be specifi c, and they The celebrity endorsements couldn’t persuade you. The Ewhat people are really reaching for. The university is will not have classes with students threat of homeless Muppets couldn’t persuade you. helping students discover what creates the foundation for outside their fi elds of study. What We hate Mitt Romney because he hates his nonfellow hu- a good life. is the Good Life? opens the doors mans. Real Americans will not benefi t from a Romney presi- There’s an extra three-credit course in freshman sched- Abby Wolz among UF’s 16 colleges. dency. We will suffer, fail, cry and go into a depression. Not an ules this year that many may not have planned to take. What [email protected] Beyond the insight that the class economic depression. A real depression. is the Good Life? is an introductory humanities course that provides, it fulfi lls a humanities Couch sales will probably increase due to how sad we will be serves to unite freshmen and create a common experience general education requirement. during the next four years. for the class of 2016. Although general education classes are usually chosen at the Think back to, like, second grade. Your assigned seat is next Although the complaints about the class are a mile long student’s discretion, the university made it an easy choice to Rushald Trumbaugh. Rushald Trumbaugh is kind of a trou- due to the extensive workload and out-of-class requirements, this year for freshmen. Of the minimum 12 hours a full-time blemaker — a blowhard-y windbag who only says things to get it opens many students’ minds to a new world they may oth- student needs, it fulfi lls three credits, which keeps students a rise out of people. He’s a real class clown. erwise have not discovered. Knowledge is the greatest tool on a straight path toward graduating on time. It also is not One day, Rushald Trumbaugh yelled so many inaccurate meant to be a challenging class; a high grade is very feasible, facts that everyone got distracted from what he or she was try- that graduates can possess, and with more opportunities to ing to do, listened to him and believed what he said. learn new things, students will have an edge on their com- which provides a nice GPA bump. Because you always sit next to him, your teacher thought you petition. Graduate schools emphasize the need for well-rounded were part of the problem, too. You both got in trouble. No, you The class makes students think in a nontraditional way. It applicants. Being a math or science wiz is no longer a guaran- didn’t do anything wrong, but you didn’t try to stop it, either. asks philosophical questions that do not have a specifi c an- tee for admittance into top-level programs. Additional back- Thanks to you and Rushald Trumbaugh, we have to sit swer. For many freshmen math and science-oriented majors, grounds in humanities classes are an extra boost on any ap- through four years of an incredibly long timeout session while a this is not the way their brains work. Ancient readings are plication, proving that students know how to use both sides boring man makes us wash dishes, even though they’re already tied into modern excerpts through themes that equate to a of their brains. clean. good life. Although this class is a revolutionary idea, the university With the assigned readings and lectures opened up to may not make students take it in the future. With such a large multiple interpretations, there’s room for discussion. Stu- amount of students, it may not be possible for everyone to Reader response dents in the class are asked to think analytically about the take it. People will fall through the cracks, or there may not be enough seats in classrooms to accommodate everyone. Today’s question: Are you going to Gator Growl? course material and to use their personal experience to relate to it. Also, it interferes with some of the more demanding majors’ Semester schedules are already full, and What is the Good critical tracking requirements. If the university offered it dur- Wednesday’s question: Are you happy 57% YES Life? requires some extra effort. Because they had what it ing Summer term, it may be more appealing. with the results of the election? took to become Gators, students should already be accus- The college experience involves trying new things and 43% NO tomed to challenging themselves inside the classroom. For experimenting with new ideas. What is the Good Life? of- 228 TOTAL VOTES many, working this class into critical tracking may take some fers freshmen the opportunity to experience many cultures, Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org schedule readjustment. meet people from across the university and tie history to the A mandatory course that draws students of all majors to- present. Erin Jester Sarah Kinonen Sami Main gether is a fantastic idea. Ultimately, it serves as not only an Abby Wolz is a health science freshman at UF. Her column EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR educational experience but also a common bond. Once stu- appears on Thursdays. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 theAvenue WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/THE_AVENUE Bear Creek Festival offers four days of music, activities � THE FESTIVAL IS THURS- lent discos, go swimming in the Su- “The crowd is always really get- The band’s sound has changed topical,” he said. “If it’s instrumen- DAY THROUGH SUNDAY. wannee River, watch visual artists ting down,” Miller, 33, said. “People with each . tal, the only kind of labeling you’re create in the live art gallery and eat dance or just respond physically.” “We try to avoid the trappings giving something is a song name.” from a spectrum of food options. Lotus, which will perform Fri- of genre,” said Miller, who, along The Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- KATHRYN VARN Vendors will provide cuisine day at midnight during the festival, with his brother, writes many of sic Park is familiar to Lotus, which Avenue Writer choices from Chinese to Greek to was founded in 2001 at Goshen the songs. “We’re very much a appeared at Bear Creek Festival “the lobster roll guy,” Levine said. College in Indiana, and is made up rock band, taking influence from in 2009 and Wanee Festival, spon- An hour north of Gainesville, And in the spirit of camping, peo- of Jesse’s brother, Luke Miller, on electronic music, from instrumen- sored by the Allman Brothers Band, tucked down a road off Interstate ple can bring their own food, too. guitar and keys; Mike Greenfield tal rock, from experimental things in 2011. 10, there is a campground draped Bands are scheduled to start at on drums; Chuck Morris on percus- and try to blend it into something “That was interesting to see,” in Spanish moss, covered in horse 11 a.m. and end at 3 a.m., according sion; and Mike Rempel on guitar. uniquely Lotus.” Miller said of Wanee Festival, hooves and home to one of Flori- to the website’s schedule. Eleven years later, the band has Lotus primarily writes and per- where Lotus stood out as the band da’s outdoor music festivals. Lotus, an electronic jazz-fusion performed at festivals all over the forms instrumental songs, Miller with a lot of synthesizers and gear. The Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- group, is one of the headliners. country, been signed by Colorado- said, which leaves room for inter- “There were these Southern guys sic Park & Campground in Live The band’s bassist, Jesse Miller, based SCI Fidelity Records and re- pretation through the music, not in the back with their arms crossed, Oak is hosting its sixth Bear Creek described its live performance as corded multiple and EPs, the lyrics. and we start bopping around,” he Festival today through Sunday. very energetic. most recently its self-titled album. “It’s much more abstract than said. “By the end of the set, every- Thousands of people will flock one was getting into it.” onto the 800-acre campground, and Next year, the band will tour the more than 60 funk and dance bands country, including many appear- will perform on the various stages. ances in Florida, he said. “We make people want to shake For now, Miller said, the band their asses,” director Paul Levine looks forward to going back to Bear said. Creek Festival after being off the Attendees are encouraged to road most of fall. camp out, Levine said. Campers Miller said the festival serves as will have access to five shower a reunion where musicians collabo- houses, 800 RV hookups and shade rate and catch up, mentioning Um- from the low-hanging oak trees. phrey’s McGee, another headlining “The music is part of the experi- band that came out of Lotus’ region ence,” Levine said, “but also being in Indiana. outside and enjoying nature.” Levine agreed, referencing Bear There are wedding chapels if a Creek’s relaxed environment as a love connection sparks in the close- catalyst for networking. quartered tents — which Levine “More unique musical collabo- said has happened before. rations happen at Bear Creek than However, if camping is too rug- anywhere,” he said. ged, Holiday Inn, Best Western and Weekend passes, which include EconoLodge are right off I-10. camping, are $185, and tonight’s Aside from the music, activi- pre-party tickets are $50. ties are planned around the camp- Until the festival begins tonight, ground, Levine said. Levine is preparing Spirit of the Festival attendees can partici- Suwannee for the influx of people, pate in a disc golf tournament and and the bands are gearing up for food drive to benefit Love INC of three days of playing music, danc- Suwannee County, which aids Live ing to music and feeling the music. Oak residents affected by Tropi- “I think music is a language cal Storm Debbie, he said. A char- Courtesy to the Alligator that’s deeper than spoken lan- ity auction will support Suwannee Lotus, an electronic jazz-fusion group, is one of the headline bands for this year’s Bear Creek Festi- guage,” Miller said, “and some- Spirit Kids Music Camps. val in Live Oak. Weekend passes, which include camping, cost $185. thing that people really connect to Attendees can also dance at si- and feel.” recipes Chomp and chew: Louisiana’s Cayenne is Gator bait BECCA GOLDRING and . at a tailgate Saturday. Directions: Avenue Writer This week, we face a new challenge In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon that’s neither human nor animal: Cayenne. Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; If you’re not a Gator, you’re Gator bait. He is both a hot pepper and the mascot of Avocado Salsa rub all over chicken. So far, the mascots of every team our our homecoming rival, Louisiana Univer- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium have demolished are food sity at Lafayette. Ingredients: heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned sources for real Florida alligators. Although it is unclear whether a Flor- Coarse salt and ground pepper on the outside and opaque throughout — 8 In the wild, Albert and Alberta have ida alligator would enjoy incorporating 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to 10 minutes per side. diets that can include birds like those rep- this kick into its diet, the “Ragin’ Cajuns” 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, com- resenting Bowling Green State University are undeniably Gator bait. halves, (6 to 8 ounces each) bine onion and lime juice and set aside. and University of South Carolina. Some- Here is a spicy recipe for Cayenne- 2 tablespoons olive oil Just before serving, fold avocado chunks times, dinner may be a pet like the dogs of rubbed chicken with avocado salsa. There’s 1 medium red onion, finely diced into onion mixture; season with salt and Texas A&M University and University of no better way to show our dominance as 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Tennessee, and the cats of the University one of the most terrifying creatures in The 1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into (Recipe from Martha Stewart) of Kentucky, Louisiana State University Swamp than by devouring our opponent chunks

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When she ro said. stickers, googly eyes, dollar sign-shaped goes to the salon, she likes the nail polish Sokolow-Benmeleh called Romero’s sequins, glitter and rhinestones to use on BAKR SALIQ that are reminiscent on her fingers and toes to match. project therapeutic and said she believes nails. Each set of nails she does is differ- Avenue Writer of the old west. This When she got her nails done at Porn it builds relationships and strength. ent. gives the atmosphere Nails, Sokolow-Benmeleh chose a design Romero has a selection of colors that “The porn in Porn Nails is not this Lost in an endlessly something unique in its that, for her, was a creative stretch. range from neutral to metallic, includ- chauvinistic, exploitative porn,” Romero growing queue and bur- genre. “Serenity” takes She went for an orange-and-tan diag- ing plenty of neon colors, which are her said. “Your nails can be porn, too. It’s a ied underneath thou- the general image of sci- onal pattern with a rhinestone in the cen- favorite. She funds Porn Nails out-of- statement to the world.” sands of rows of titles, fi space travel, and mix- ter of each nail. On her middle fingers, there are a few hidden es it with a more rustic she exchanged the orange for gold tips. gems of Netflix. and nostalgic feel. Porn Nails is an interactive and rela- The film is best ap- tional art project by Rosemarie Romero, “Serenity” (2005) preciated after watching a 26-year-old third-year UF graduate 119 minutes the short-lived Fox cult student. From the mind of sci- series “Firefly,” which The project reclaims a liberated fe- fi specialist Joss Whedon is on Netflix as well. It male sexuality in a way that uses humor comes the space western will give a better back- and embodies empowerment, she said. “Serenity.” The story re- ground story of the set- At a typical event, she paints as many as volves around the crew ting that the film more 50 visitors’ nails. of the titular ship, head- or less skirts over. It also About a year ago, Romero went ed by Malcolm Reyn- gives viewers a better through a difficult divorce, during which olds (played by Nathan relationship with the she dealt with misogyny and sexism. Fillion, “Castle”), as characters. “It’s the blame game,” she said, “and they avoid the authori- If you are a fan of it’s always your fault.” tarian galactic regime Whedon, you’ve al- She saw other women struggling called “The Alliance.” ready watched “Seren- with similar issues, which had a pro- The crew is searching ity” a dozen times. If found impact on her. the answers to unravel you liked his most re- She began working on Porn Nails in an Alliance conspiracy cent film, “The Aveng- April. She does what she calls “mobile regarding the danger- ers,” and would like to interventions,” by setting up a nail salon ous and unpredictable see more, this is a great in unconventional spaces like lobbies, psychic on board, River example of his talent. elevators and in her partitioned space at Tam (Summer Glau, GRADhaus studios. “Firefly”), while being Hidden gem you’ve Her nail art isn’t for only women. chased by a deadly Al- already seen: Men especially like getting their nails liance assassin known “Rugrats” (1994-2003) done in the elevator. They find humor in only as “The Opera- The adventures of saying “Do me next,” Romero said. tive” (Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tommy Pickles and “Every guy’s fantasy is kind of, like, “American Gangster”). friends were amazing to to do it in public,” she said. “They like In this space epic, watch when you were the joke of somebody doing it in the el- there are few lasers 4. They are even more evator.” and futuristic-looking awesome when you When she sets up her project, she costumes. There are no watch it in your 20s. decorates each space with colorful signs aliens or bizarre worlds and props influenced by her Miami up- — only humans, guns For more Netflix sug- bringing and Dominican roots. with bullets, earth-look- gestions, follow Bakr Saliq Romero often dresses up in colorful Marjorie Nunez / Alligator ing planets and clothes on Twitter: @BakrSaliq wigs and rollerblades and does her best Rosemarie Romero, third-year fine arts graduate student, paints nails to channel a traditional salon environ- with eclectic and colorful patterns for her project, Porn Nails. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 � ALLIGATOR, 9 Go Radio plays tonight in Gainesville on ‘Go To Hell’ tour BROCK SENG car stereo would allow,” she said. ticketweb.com. in September. our lives the last couple years.” Avenue Contributing Writer “We screamed the lyrics and cried In 2007, Go Ra- Alex Reed, guitarist and vocalist Reed said the inspiration for Go together.” dio was formed for Go Radio, said the band couldn’t Radio’s music comes from the ad- When her best friend’s father The band that helped Yawn after vocalist Ja- be “more excited and more satis- versity the members have overcome died in April, Ashley Yawn turned through a rough time will play to- son Lancaster left fied” with the new album. throughout their lives. to Go Radio lyrics to express what night at High Dive with opening his former band, “Growth is something a band “I don’t think we could make she couldn’t say. acts Paradise Fears and Stages and . should constantly be doing,” he said. these songs up if we tried,” he said. “I put on ‘Redemption In The Stereos. Doors open at 7 p.m., and The band’s most recent album, “This record is proof of our growth “We actually live everything you Verse,’ and played it as loud as my tickets are available for $12 at www. “Close The Distance,” was released and what we have been through in hear.” 10, ALLIGATOR � THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012

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Dear Mediocre Advice, Ariel Barnes Dear Mediocre Advice, If life gives you lemons, would you What is some good advice you’ve received make lemonade or tell life to go F lately? itself? Dear Mediocre Advice, What is your secret technique to get a Dear Friend, Dear Friend, man in bed? This morning, I got some great advice from When someone gives you something for Joe, a cashier at Publix. He checked my ID free, do you say, “go F yourself?” No. I’d Dear Friend, for the bottle of wine I was buying and said say, “Hey, life. Thanks. That’s cool of you I have many misunderstood techniques, he also knew an Ariel, who is quite successful to go out of your way to give me these but I will share a few with you: 1. I leave a now. Then, he asked what I wanted to do as lemons and s---.” But then, I’d lean in trail of candy from a bar to my bedroom. a profession. He could tell I was hesitant and really close and say “I swear if you cross 2. I go to a bar, snap my fingers, look said, “Only you can make your dreams come me later when I’m trying to get a real job, around, point to the guy I want to bone, true.” Joe, with a small white heart next to his I will shove these lemons up your ass,” point to my vagina and then we leave name on his name-tag, was correct. I pointed and then walk away with the lemons. together. 3. I walk into a bar with a mus- at him and said, “That’s right! Thank you!” tache and pick up the first person who Everyone should try to make small talk with the compliments my facial hair. That’s usually person cashing him or her out, whether it’s at a a telltale sign that he’s into the weird stuff. grocery store or wherever. You might get some And, in case you were wondering, No. 3 pretty good advice. works best.

Dear Mediocre Advice, If there was such a thing as a sex ninja, what would be the qualifica- tions, who would qualify, and who would be the master of that dojo?

Dear Friend, I don’t think we are picturing the same thing when you say “sex ninja.” Ninjas are supposed to be sneaky, and I don’t know why anyone would want to have sneaky sex, unless it’s in a public bathroom or at Library West. I just googled ninjas for the past half hour, and from the research I’ve gathered, a ninja is someone who is skilled in Japanese martial arts, is super stealth and uses unconventional tactics to spy and assassinate. When I combine that with sex, the only person who comes to mind is James Bond. James Bond is the Sex Ninja Master, and no one else qualifies, because no one is as cool as him. get around gainesville  I’d Ride That transports Gators around town by rickshaw MIKE LLERENA He volunteered for AmeriCorps National Ci- I’d Ride That employees can be distinguished I’d Ride That goes to Tallahassee when the Avenue Writer vilian Community Corps at the time, aiding by their signature yellow jerseys. Gators play at Florida State University and disaster recovery. Customers do not usually request the com- were at this season’s game against the Univer- Max Cook recalls UF’s football game “I’ve been a biker all my life,” Brown said. pany’s services by phone. Instead, pedestrians sity of Georgia Bulldogs in Jacksonville. against the a bit differently “I saw a rickshaw, and I was like ‘Yeah, that’s find an I’d Ride That rickshaw driver on the Cook said low to moderate amounts of from most people. what I want to do.’” street and ask for a ride. business bring the company $200 to $300 a Brown is an Ocala native who moved to night, while a particularly productive evening While Gator fans shuffled out of Ben Hill “I saw a rickshaw, and I was like Griffin Stadium to the nearest parking lot, Gainesville about four years ago. He found a can yield about $600. Cook, 24, transported a middle-aged couple job opening as a rickshaw driver at Gainesville ‘Yeah, that’s what I want to do.’” Brown said the standard rate is $5 to $10, uphill via rickshaw east on University Avenue Rickshaws. Charlie Brown depending on weight, distance to the destina- just past 34th Street. Brown said he was fired from Gainesville I’d Ride That founder tion, workday busyness and other miscella- At one point, the male passenger got out Rickshaws and started I’d Ride That in May neous factors. However, if business is slow, the to push the bicycle taxi up the hill as Cook 2011. He learned how to weld and enlisted the Although I’d Ride That operates for Gator drivers are open to bartering. Past payments pulled. The feat was strenuous but yielded help of family friend Mike McClaine, who has football games, the company also works at include free T-shirts and pizza. Cook a handsome $40 tip. The female passen- a background in engineering, to build his first events in surrounding areas. “This is the best job I’ve had so far,” Cook ger apologized for the trouble. rickshaw. The company has five rickshaws Cook said the company receives good said. “It’s a very unique business. It teaches Cook is a rickshaw driver for I’d Ride That, and employs nine drivers. business driving people in Jacksonville dur- you how to work with people and keep a posi- a local transportation company that drives He said that although he has worked every ing large-scale country concerts at Jacksonville tive attitude. It’s difficult to go back now.” passengers around Gainesville with a one- Gator football home game in the last three to Veterans Memorial Arena. I’d Ride That also Brown said I’d Ride That sells company T- manned bicycle taxi. four years, he has never been to one. works Jacksonville Jaguars football games. shirts. Customers can have the shirts delivered The company was founded in May 2011 by Cook said the company tends to cover “People go to these things expecting to pay to them if they live within Gainesville city lim- Charlie Brown. most of the Midtown and downtown areas of some money,” Brown said. “For me, it works its. The shirts cost $10 each. Brown, 24, said he saw a rickshaw for the Gainesville. The corner of Second Street and out really well. I definitely hear some people For more information about I’d Ride That, first time in Charleston, S.C., seven years ago. Main Street and the 17th Street area near Mid- say, ‘This is the most fun we’ve had the whole visit the company’s Facebook page, at www. town are particularly good sources of business. game.’” facebook.com/IdRideThat. BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND

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THE TRUE YOU! Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks Only $119! Gain muscle while you lose fat Finders Keepers? If you find something, you Groups forming now. 339-2199 can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & 12-15-71-16 found section. Be kind to someone who’s lost what you’ve found. Call 373-FIND. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATORSPORTS.ORG Senior safety succeeding despite off-field challenges ADAM PINCUS son, he has started every game his Alligator Staff Writer senior year. Evans is second on the team Leading the team in tackles is with two interceptions and fi rst nothing for Josh Evans. with 62 tackles. Linebacker Jon Bos- He has dealt with challenges that tic is next with 52. extend beyond the gridiron, and his Evans ranks fi fth in tackles support system helped him become among the team leader he is today. defensive backs. Evans revealed in October that “Family, coaches and his mother died of cancer when he was in eighth grade. friends were a main factor Now, the New Jersey native has in me going out and having Hurricane Sandy on his mind. His a good season so far.” family has been without power Josh Evans since the storm made landfall on UF safety Oct. 29. “He’s just a better overall foot- Evans depends on his father ball player,” Buck linebacker Ler- and his teammates to help pull him entee McCray said. “He’s a better through hardship. safety. He’s a better person. He’s a “My roommate, Jelani Jenkins, better everything. He just worked is also like a brother to me,” Evans to develop his craft. He’s gotten a said. “We talk about ball or school lot better.” all the time. I’d probably say fami- Defensive coordinator Dan ly, coaches and friends were a main Quinn pointed to Evans’ offseason factor in me going out and having a strength work as a reason for im- good season so far.” provement. Quinn is pleased with Evans said he has transformed Evans’ results. from an immature player to one The former Rivals.com four-star who devotes more time to studying safety approached coaches during fi lm and meeting with coaches. Brett Le Blanc / Alligator Staff the summer because he wanted to After a hamstring injury ham- Senior safety Josh Evans (9) pursues Georgia wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) during Florida’s pered Evans during his junior sea- SEE EVANS, PAGE 15 17-9 loss to Georgia on Oct. 27 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. END OF GREGULATION Junior linebacker pushing UF needs scorers to emerge lorida’s success in 2012-13 will hinge on ing and running the the play of four wild cards. fl oor — not becoming Mike Rosario, Casey Prather, Brax- a more potent option through injuries for Gators ton F Ogbueze and Michael Frazier II are un- offensively. JOSH JURNOVOY the sidelines, the weakside linebacker knowns. If all four are duds, the Gators will Erik Murphy av- Alligator Staff Writer contributed. struggle to generate offense. Greg Luca eraged double-fi gure “He has very good football smarts But if one or two can turn into a top-fl ight twitter: @gregluca points by drilling 59 Jelani Jenkins has struggled to stay and wanted to be in and help the other offensive threat, Florida could be in line for a threes last season, but on the fi eld this season, but he will not players that stepped up when he went special year. don’t expect those let his injuries discourage him. down,” Quinn One of coach ’s biggest chal- looks to come as easily with Beal and Walker The junior, who has started the said. “It wasn’t lenges this season will be fi nding consistent out of the picture. Donovan has praised Mur- past three games, missed three games UF Football like he removed scoring options. phy’s improved physicality and post moves, earlier this season due to a fractured himself or wasn’t Given that Kenny Boynton has a strong but after two seasons of watching Murphy do thumb and a pulled hamstring. He left involved, so I chance to fi nish his career as UF’s all-time little aside from hang on the perimeter, I’ll be- two other games early because of the thought that was a real tribute as a leading scorer, Florida’s ability to fi ll it up lieve it when I see it. hamstring injury. team guy and a leader saying, ‘I’m out, wouldn’t seem to be in question. Scottie Wilbekin is taking over at point Before 2012, Jenkins missed only and I can’t play, but I’m certainly go- Although Boynton led the team in scoring guard, and according to all the chatter, he’s one game — a 26-21 win against Van- ing to be here and help the guys that last season, the offense ran mostly through Er- improved his ability to drive and hit the derbilt on Nov. 5, 2011, that he sat out are playing.’” ving Walker and Brad Beal, neither of whom three. But for the past two seasons he’s been due to a concussion suffered the previ- Jenkins recorded a sack last week will be back this year. involved in a lower percentage of offensive ous week. against Missouri. He has notched 16 Boynton’s scoring could even decrease as possessions than anyone else on the roster, so “It’s been tough, but I trust the ath- tackles and two sacks this season. he plays more minutes at point guard and at- I don’t see him suddenly carrying the load. letic training staff,” Jenkins said. “They tempts to become a distributor. Either way, This means the Gators will have to rely on got me back on the fi eld as quickly as Injury Update: Defensive tackle Leon Donovan’s teams have never been about one one of four breakout candidates to step for- possible. They’ve done a great job at Orr, running back Mack Brown and player carrying the offensive load. ward. it. (I’m) just doing the best I can. I’m wideout and returner Andre Debose So who is going to step up? Rosario seemed like the most likely choice happy the way the season is going.” will all miss Saturday’s game against Fans have been waiting for Patric Young to a week ago, but he turned the ball over four Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn Louisiana, coach Will Muschamp said show up with a dominant post game to match times and missed badly on all three of his tries said that even when Jenkins was on SEE NOTES, PAGE 15 his imposing physicality, but don’t hold your from beyond the arc in Thursday’s exhibition. breath. Young and Donovan have both said The talented but mercurial redshirt senior has Young’s focus remains on defense, - SEE GREG, PAGE 15

Junior tennis player Florent Poll Question Poll Results Diep faced a major adjustment How far will Florida’s basketball team advance in the 2013 NCAA Should Florida experiment with 92% YES coming to UF from France but Tournament? Vote online at alligatorSports.org. different offensive strategies against has improved his results this fall. Louisiana and Jacksonville State? 8% NO See story, page 15. 102 total votes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 � ALLIGATOR, 15 tennis First-year player adjusting to Florida after coming from France MAX MATTERN classes and everything, it was really, really During his second semester, Diep got singles and doubles. After playing in both Alligator Writer tough.” more comfortable, and the results have collegiate and professional tournaments this Before transferring to Florida, Diep shown in his play. Diep won the USTA/ITA fall, Diep has assumed a leadership role for French-born Florent Diep has lived in the played in professional tournaments and was Southeast Regionals two weeks ago. the Gators. Shelton sees Diep continuing his United States for less than a year, but he has rated as high as No. 673 in the world. But tennis career beyond his stint in Gainesville. flourished at Florida. Diep’s struggles adjusting to life in the U.S. “I’m really excited to be able to “Flo not only wants to play well for the Diep has solidified himself as a key play- translated directly to his play on the court. play this tournament and try to do Gators,” Shelton said. “He wants to contin- er for the Gators and will look to build on “My first semester was really odd,” Diep my best to represent the Gators the ue to develop as a player so he can go on to that start this weekend at the USTA/ITA said. “I didn’t play good.” best that I can.” play professionally when his career is done National Indoor Intercollegiate Champion- When first-year coach Bryan Shelton- ar Florent Diep here.” ships, one of the collegiate Grand Slam tour- rived in June, he noticed obstacles Diep was UF tennis player But for now, Diep is focused on the task at naments. trying to overcome. hand, which is competing in New York. Life in the U.S. has not been easy for “His transition here his first semester “He has now made that adjustment, so he Diep will face Baylor’s Julian Lenz in the Diep. was difficult,” Shelton said. “Obviously, the is more comfortable when he comes out on first round on Thursday afternoon. He faced many challenges after arriving language was something he had to develop the court,” Shelton said. “He is more confi- “I’m really excited to be able to play this at UF in January, including a new school and over time. His English wasn’t great when he dent in what he can do out there and has a tournament and try to do my best to rep- a new language. arrived, and he had to adjust to college life in better understanding of his game.” resent the Gators the best that I can,” Diep “I didn’t speak English,” Diep said. “With the United States, being a French guy.” Diep is one of Florida’s key players in both said. greg, from page 14 competition. Donovan loves the effort of the two freshmen, but he cautioned against buying into one drawn praise from Donovan for his good day. consistency in practice, but trans- Prather flashed in the NCAA Three Gators to miss Saturday’s game lating that to the court is a different Tournament last season, and his story, especially on defense. nation in total offense and pass- “Any team that can do that, athleticism is undeniable. But he’s notes, from page 14 Frazier led UF with 21 points ing yards per game. In a 40-24 you’ve definitely got to pay at- never curbed the turnover prob- in UF’s exhibition win against Ne- on Wednesday. win against Louisiana-Monroe tention to,” Jenkins said. lem, and two concussions in nine braska-Kearney, proving only that Orr is working his way back last week, the Ragin’ Cajuns Contact Josh Jurnovoy at days smells like the start of a long- he has elite range and can hit open into playing shape after being gained 607 yards. [email protected]. term issue. shots. hospitalized last week due to The Gators should be a great Ogbueze also made an impres- the flu. defensive team, but the offense sive debut, showing explosive- Debose has yet to return to will lag behind unless an unex- ness and athleticism en route to practice after hyperextending pected contributor can rise to the 15 points. Boynton said Ogbueze his knee in practice last Thurs- challenge. could be the type of scoring point day and missing Saturday’s Contact Greg Luca at gluca@ guard the Gators need, but it was win against Missouri. alligator.org. just one game against Division II Although Debose has just two receptions this season, he has been the Gators’ primary kick and punt returner. He leads the team with 479 combined re- turn yards. Omarius Hines re- turned kicks and De’Ante Saun- ders fielded punts on Saturday. Brown suffered an ankle in- jury against Missouri.

Not looking ahead: The Ragin’ Cajuns are tied for fourth in the Sun Belt Conference, but the Gators are not taking them lightly. “When we put on the tape of Louisiana, it really showed this is a very good offense,” Quinn said. “Whatever conference David Carr / Alligator Staff they’re in, throw the conference Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn shouts to his defensive out.” Louisiana ranks 44th in the linemen during Florida’s 14-7 victory against Missouri on Saturday at .

Safety showing improved tackling in 2012 evans, from page 14 Coach Will Muschamp named Evans the defensive player of the game after the senior recorded a career- improve his defensive calls. high 12 tackles and an interception in Florida’s win He entered this season with a chip on his shoulder. against Missouri. Evans wasn’t pleased after recording only 10 tackles Muschamp cannot remember a missed tackle from and one interception in the first four games of the 2011 the safety this season, which he said is critical coming campaign. from the last line of defense. The senior recorded 26 stops during the same span UF Football “Josh is a tough young man,” in 2012. Muschamp said. “He’s a guy “We bring him down in the box and as a tackler that will throw his eyes in there he is more physical,” Quinn said. “The tape shows all the time.” that. I think the second thing — and I really noticed Evans isn’t just watching out for oncoming ball car- it when we started spring practice — his communica- riers. His last two home games in The Swamp await tion and the mental quickness needed for safety really him, with the first coming against Louisiana on Satur- improved. He had better recall of the calls and had the day. “It’s going to be very emotional,” Evans said. “You David Carr / Alligator Staff adjustment faster.” come in, and you never think these four years are going Freshman guard Michael Frazier II attempts a layup during UF’s 101-71 Quinn, also from New Jersey, gives Evans a mentor outside of football. The two share conversations about to go by so fast, but here it is before my eyes.” win against Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday in the O’Connell Center. more than just his improved play. Contact Adam Pincus at [email protected]. 16, ALLIGATOR � THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Gators focused on fixing rebounding women’s basketball � UF BARELY OUTREBOUNDED does not have a player taller than 6 floor rebounding team in the coun- DIVISION II OPPONENT. feet 7 inches. try. … Unfortunately, while our “Clearly, from a talent stand- guys are standing on the ground, UF’s trend of ACL point and a size standpoint, we somebody else is jumping.” LANDON WATNICK had a huge advantage over them,” UF ranked sixth in the South- Alligator Writer Donovan said. “I just saw time and eastern Conference averaging only time again our older veteran guys 35.7 rebounds per game last season. tears continues After Florida’s exhibition rout of getting beat off the dribble and not The Gators’ plus-2.8 rebounding PHILLIP HEILMAN for the 2011 Under-20 Euro- Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 1, coach rebounding.” margin ranked 79th in the country. Alligator Writer pean Championships. This Billy Donovan expressed concern Five days later, Donovan again No player on Florida’s roster season, she was expected to about his team’s rebounding. criticized his team’s effort on the last year averaged more than seven The bump Viktorija Dimai- be a major contributor for the The Gators only outrebounded glass. rebounds per game. Center Patric te took in Saturday’s practice Gators. the Lopers 32-29. Division II UNK “We don’t leave the floor,” Don- Young finished the season with 6.4 may have seemed ordinary to “She had been practicing ovan said. “We are the best on-the- boards per contest, while power the untrained eye. really well,” redshirt junior forward Erik Murphy averaged Coach Amanda Butler Lily Svete said. “We really did 4.5. knew otherwise. have high expectations for Against Nebraska-Kearney, Dimaite will miss the sea- her.” Young and Murphy combined for son after suffering tears to the D i m a i t e seven rebounds in 40 minutes. Only ACL and medial meniscus in is the third two came on offense. her left knee. member of “That’s not good enough,” Don- She will undergo surgery the current ovan said. “They’ve got to come after Thanksgiving. Gators ros- down with it. They’ve got to go “You have seen ACLs tear ter to suffer hard after it.” before where it was just slight an ACL tear. As the Gators struggled to re- and awkward enough that it S v e t e bound the ball against the Lopers, seems like nothing,” Butler Dimaite and redshirt Will Yeguete excelled. The 6-foot-7 said. “Unfortunately, I have a f r e s h m a n forward finished with 11 rebounds little bit of a trained eye.” Carlie Needles each previous- and grabbed five offensive boards While going through a low- ly received a medical redshirt — almost half of the team’s total. post drill Saturday, a team- due to similar injuries. “Where are the rest of these mate hit Dimaite from the Athletic trainer John Bar- guys?” Donovan said. side, and she fell to the floor. rett said women are more No. 10 Florida’s rebounding will She was examined by Dr. susceptible to the injury than be put to the test when UF squares Kevin Farmer, who decided men. off against Georgetown on Friday an MRI would be necessary. “Women’s hip structures night in the Navy-Marine Corps Following a test on Monday, are inherently differently set Classic in Jacksonville. Dimaite found out her season up than men’s because they Due to cold and windy weather was finished before it even be- are child-bearing creatures,” conditions on the deck of the USS gan. he said. “Because of that, Bataan at the Naval Station May- “It’s great evidence that we it puts more stress on the port, Donovan expects both squads can have great plans as play- knees.” to struggle shooting. ers or coaches and sometimes Butler said Dimaite is dis- Allowing second-chance oppor- our timing is not what mat- appointed but confident she tunities could be detrimental. ters,” Butler said. will be ready to return next “It’s been a point that’s really The injury is another set- season. been pounded on, but we’re play- back for the native Lithuanian. “We’ve cried and been sad ing against a team in Georgetown Last season, Dimaite planned the past few days, but then that is very long, very athletic,” to redshirt to get stronger be- you have to choose to recov- Donovan said. “This is going to fore she suffered a dislocated David Carr / Alligator Staff er,” Butler said. “That’s what really, really expose what kind of right ankle while preparing we’ll see her do.” Patric Young pulls down a rebound during Florida’s 101-71 exhibition commitment we’ve made to re- win against Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday in the O’Connell Center. bounding.”