In Gainesville FORECAST 2 CROSSWORD 11 UF Is No

In Gainesville FORECAST 2 CROSSWORD 11 UF Is No

Linebacker Antonio Morrison will miss the rest of the season with a torn meniscus. Read the story on Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida page 13. We Inform. You Decide. VOLUME 108 ISSUE 58 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 Gator Growl performances wow crowd Number of CHERI BAILEY and the National Pan-Hellenic Council step team. A teacher band, In Alligator Contributing Writer Crisis, performed classics such as “We Will Rock You.” Mascots Albert and Alberta with UF President Bernie Machen The cold weather could not stop the excitement in the Swamp Fri- spoke to the audience. Before the loss on Saturday, Machen, a Van- internships day night as performances by the UF Fightin’ Gator Marching Band, derbilt alumnus, said, “We’re going to kick Vandy’s butt.” Albert and Alberta, Sister Hazel and The Fray pumped up the Gator UF students Jayce Victor and Abby Whiddon were crowned as Nation for its 90th Gator Growl, Footprints in the Swamp. Homecoming king and queen. The original Homecoming Sweet- “There is nothing more special than the spirit of Gator Growl,” heart from 1953, Carolyn Strauss, made an appearance to help crown increased, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Norbert Dunkel said. “It’s Whiddon. Following the crowning, violinist Josh Vietti played pop really the epitome of everything the University of Florida stands for music including “Wake Me Up,” by Avicii. — it’s orange; it’s blue; it’s performance; it’s students coming togeth- Gainesville locals Sister Hazel sang seven songs and encouraged er; it’s all about the University of Florida.” study says The evening began with student dance acts, including Apocalypse SEE GROWL, PAGE 4 LAUREN ADHAV Alligator Contributing Writer Although the recession broke major unemployment records, the number of internships offered has increased sig- nifi cantly. Since the start of the recession, 44 percent of organizations have increased the number of internship positions, ac- cording to new research from the Soci- ety for Human Resource Management. The survey also found 34 percent of organizations offered more internships this year compared to 2012. Tara Fournier, manager of mem- ber engagement at the society, said it’s more important now than ever before to get an internship because a lot of po- sitions require experience. “It does take longer for the student population to fi nd work.” Tara Fournier member engagement manager, Society for Human Resource Management A competitive job market is one of the driving forces for students to be more proactive about fi nding intern- ships, she said. “It does take longer for the student population to fi nd work,” Fournier said. “I do think they are starting to Kan Li / Alligator Staff understand that it’s important to get The fi reworks fi nale over Ben Hill Griffi n Stadium marks the end of the 90th annual Gator Growl during UF Homecoming internships as early and as often as pos- sible.” Friday evening. The Fray, Sister Hazel and the UF Fightin’ Gator Marching Band performed for students, alumni and guests. In 2012, the average time it took an unemployed American to fi nd a job was 39 weeks, according to internships. CRIME com. But the website, the society’s offi cial Man arrested for threatening to hire hit man partner since 2011, found that seven out of 10 internships turn into full-time KATHRYN VARN While the deputy was driving Peterson $2,500 to kill another deputy who had arrest- jobs. Alligator Staff Writer [email protected] to jail after arresting him for an outstanding ed him in the past. More than 75 percent of employers warrant for violation of probation, Peterson Once they got to the jail, Peterson told jail A Gainesville man was arrested after po- told the deputy he could hire someone to staff he was going to pay $5,000 to kill the who offer intern positions pay their in- lice say he threatened to hire an assassin to terns, according to the survey. have a person killed for $2,500. deputies and said he felt like God, according kill two deputies. He went on to threaten the deputy, saying to the report. Fournier said employment laws are At about 11 p.m. Sunday, Alachua Coun- changing, which could explain the in- the deputy would be off duty at some point, The deputy arrested Peterson again then ty Sheriff’s deputies arrested 31-year-old but he himself would be on guard all the booked him into the jail just before midnight, SEE INTERN, PAGE 4 Tjamal Evoris Peterson on charges of crimes time. He advised the deputy to “be ready.” where he remained as of press time in lieu of against a public servant, according to an Peterson also made threats to pay another a $105,000 bond. ASO arrest report. Today 78/47 UF goes down on sexual health services list What does 24 hours in Gainesville FORECAST 2 CROSSWORD 11 UF is No. 15 in the 2013 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card, pg 3. look like? OPINIONS 6 SPORTS 13 Online art store fights human trafficking Find out in our photo story, pgs 8 and 9. CLASSIFIEDS 10 UF students created freedovemarket.com, pg 5. 2, ALLIGATOR . TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 News Today VOLUME 108 ISSUE 58 ISSN 0889-2423 FORECAST Not offi cially associated with the University of Florida WHAT’S HAPPENING? Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida Hunger and Homelessness TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Awareness Week NEWSROOM 352-376-4458 (Voice), 352-376-4467 (Fax) Gator Wesley is participating Editor Julia Glum, [email protected] in Hunger and Homelessness CLOUDY PARTLY PARTLY CLOUDY RAIN Managing Editor / Print Samantha Shavell, Awareness Week this year. 78/47 CLOUDY CLOUDY 76/60 75/62 [email protected] Members will be preparing 59/43 73/55 Managing Editor / Online Matthew Riva, [email protected] 10,000 meals today from 10:30 University Editor Alexa Volland, [email protected] a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Wesley will be a social Friday, fol- 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Bryan Metro Editor Kelcee Griffi s, kgriffi [email protected] building, 1380 W. University lowed by the main extrava- Hall, Room 232. Students will Opinions Editor Chloe Finch, cfi [email protected] Ave., for Stop Hunger Now ganza Saturday. be able to connect and grow Sports Editor Phil Heilman, [email protected] that are to be distributed to with current, local and suc- Assistant Sports Editor Adam Lichtenstein, low-income families and chil- African Student Union 6th cessful entrepreneurs. Food [email protected] alligatorSports.org Editor Landon Watnick, dren throughout the world. GBM: China-Africa Policy will also be provided. Sign up for half-hour shifts at [email protected] It’s foreign policy time. On Editorial Board Chloe Finch, Julia Glum, gatorwesley.com/haha. Friday, join peers in CSE 222 Great Gator Health Fest Matthew Riva, Samantha Shavell at 6:30 p.m. in discussing the The College of Pharmacy is Photo Editors Kristi Camara, [email protected], ‘Debating the Legacy of the ongoing growth in Africa- teaming up with the Colleges Rachel Crosby, [email protected] Boston Tea Party’ China relations and its ad- of Veterinary Medicine, the Avenue Editor Marjorie Nuñez, [email protected] American history professor vantages and disadvantages. Dentistry and Medicine, as well Blogs Editor Kelsey Meany, [email protected] Ben Carp of Tufts University as the Department of Physical Copy Desk Chiefs Katherine Kallergis, Shayna Posses will unearth the forgotten his- Arts and crafts show Therapy to host a health fair Copy Editors Lauren Adamson, Kelsey Grentzer, tory of the Boston Tea Party There will be an arts and Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at Steven Katona, Eleni Kouvatsos, today at 5:30 p.m. at Smathers crafts show Saturday from 9 Weimer Hall. It includes free Sarah Loftus, Jenna Lyons, Library. He will explore how a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alachua health information and screen- Niko Pifferetti, Keilani Rodriguez, Mallory Schindler, Kristan Wiggins, generations of Americans have County Senior Recreation ings for things like blood glu- Lesley Wright interpreted the Tea Party for Center, 5701 NW 34th St. cose and blood pressure. different purposes. For more Online Staff Tony Sadiku information on this free event, Cooperation Festival Fountain of Youth exhibits DISPLAY ADVERTISING visit humanities.ufl.edu. Join Citizens Co-op and Don’t miss this last opportuni- 352-376-4482, 800-257-4341, 352-376-4556 (Fax) Swallowtail Farm Saturday ty to learn about the history of Advertising Director Shaun O’Connor, Talking Gators Toastmasters from 2 to 10 p.m. in celebrat- the Fountain of Youth and the [email protected] Talking Gators Toastmasters ing local food, music and condition of Florida’s springs Offi ce Manager Ashley Rivers, meets at 5:45 p.m. today in community. Musical guests at the free, temporary exhib- [email protected] the Entomology building on include Holopaw, MSNRA, its, “Springs Eternal: Florida’s Retail Advertising Manager Gary Miller, [email protected] Natural Area Dr., east of the Euglossine, The Improper Fragile Fountains of Youth” Display Advertising Clerks Samantha Aponte, Michelle Hughes, Harn Museum. The club is Contraband, Ricky Kendall and “Finding the Fountain of Danielle Lawrence, Blair Smith open to everyone. & The Healers, Patrick Koch Youth: Discovering Florida’s Intern Coordinator Danielle Lawrence Sales Representatives William Campbell, Jacob Clauson, and Captive Eddies. The Magical Waters,” closing Jan. Life and pet planning seminar Maria Eisenhart, Carly Juve, festival features food trucks, 5. Lori Kaplan, Kacie Kemp, The Roark Law Firm will be farm tours, workshops, dem- Alysia Mowry, hosting a free and open dis- onstrations, activities for Got something going on? cussion today at 6 p.m at the children and an on-stage art Want to see it in this space? CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Millhopper Branch Library, installation by The Church of Send an email with “What’s 352-373-FIND (Voice), 352-376-3015 (Fax) 3145 NW 43rd St., about wills, Holy Colors.

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