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Hinden-blurg: Why did science just now solve the cause?

(04/01/13 3:00am)

Did you know the Hindenburg disaster wasn’t solved until recently? Yeah, apparently it was a mystery for 76 years until just now.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/04/hinden-blurg-why-did-science-just-now-solve-the-cause

Florida advances to WNIT’s Final Four

(04/01/13 12:44am)

A look of dejection spread across Jennifer George’s face as she returned to the Gators’ bench with 8:25 remaining in the game on Saturday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/04/florida-advances-to-wnit-s-final-four

Gators advance to WNIT Final Four

(03/30/13 8:22pm)

Sydney Moss is playing in her first postseason, but the freshman guard looks fully comfortable with the raised stakes.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/gators-advance-to-wnit-final-four

UF tipping off WNIT Sweet 16

(03/27/13 12:54am)

Rarely does a Florida program — no matter the sport — settle for less than a chance to compete for an NCAA championship. Coach Amanda Butler and the Gators are stuck in that situation this season, but through two games they have made the most of their opportunity in the WNIT.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/uf-tipping-off-wnit-sweet-16

UF ad students compete for Fox Sports campaign

(03/26/13 12:45am)

A partnership between UF and Fox Sports culminated Monday afternoon in a competition that put UF advertising students’ creative prowess on display.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/uf-ad-students-compete-for-fox-sports-campaign

Florida routs Winthrop, advances to WNIT’s Sweet 16

(03/26/13 12:09am)

Jaterra Bonds is ready for a rematch.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/florida-routs-winthrop-advances-to-wnit-s-sweet-16

Ladies Night: New comedy lineup?

(03/25/13 3:00am)

Don’t really believe everything you read in the New York Post.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/ladies-night-new-comedy-lineup

STEM majors may receive tuition break

(03/25/13 2:15am)

Ask any student on the UF campus about a change in tuition rates and most students are interested in discussing it. Recently, efforts have been made in Tallahassee to push legislation through that would change tuition rates based on whether or not a student is a STEM major or not.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/stem-majors-may-receive-tuition-break

Pitching dooms Florida in rain-shortened series finale

(03/25/13 1:17am)

The Gators ran out of time on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/pitching-dooms-florida-in-rain-shortened-series-finale

Florida takes opening game from No. 2 Vanderbilt

(03/22/13 11:14pm)

Friday night started as a showcase of an elite Southeastern Conference pitcher. It ended with the coronation of another.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/florida-takes-opening-game-from-no-2-vanderbilt

Darts & Laurels

(03/22/13 3:00am)

Hi, sorry, we seem to have misplaced the brakes on Spring semester. Silly us! Guess there’s no stopping it. To be fair, we’ve been listening to “The 20/20 Experience” on repeat for, like, three days.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/darts-laurels

UF survives outburst from nation’s leading scorer in win

(03/22/13 12:53am)

After falling behind Florida International 11-1 to open its first-round WNIT matchup, Florida needed someone to kindle the offense.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/uf-survives-outburst-from-nation-s-leading-scorer-in-win

Justin Timberlake’s return: a sultry ‘Experience’ for listeners

(03/21/13 1:15am)

It has been seven years, four “Saturday Night Live” hosting gigs, a handful of feature films and a holy matrimony to Jessica Biel since Justin Timberlake released new music.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/justin-timberlake-s-return-a-sultry-experience-for-listeners

On the Wings of Twitter: Jack Dorsey for Mayor?

(03/20/13 3:00am)

Nearly two years ago, Vanity Fair interviewed Twitter’s founder, Jack Dorsey.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/on-the-wings-of-twitter-jack-dorsey-for-mayor

Florida defeats LSU 80-58 in SEC quarterfinals

(03/15/13 5:11pm)

In UF’s first game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Erik Murphy propelled No. 13 Florida to a rout of LSU.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/florida-defeats-lsu-80-58-in-sec-quarterfinals

Eating your way to graduation: A bucket list for Gainesville dining

(03/13/13 2:00am)

With graduation just (are you ready for this?) 50 days away, it’s time to buckle down. No, we’re not talking classes. Let’s be honest, we’ve already mentally checked out of those. We’re talking about food. With only a little over a month and a half left in Gainesville for seniors, it’s time to complete the Gainesville culinary scene bucket list.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2013/03/eating-your-way-to-graduation-a-bucket-list-for-gainesville-dining