Gas leak near campus forces evacuation, Friday
(02/14/10 5:26pm)
Residents of a university apartment complex across from the Levin College of Law were evacuated for about four hours Friday morning after a gas line broke.
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Alligator starts MusiCast
(02/03/10 9:45pm)
Although Gainesville’s music scene is one of the most vibrant in the state, it hasn’t received the consistent coverage it deserves. To remedy this, the Independent Florida Alligator is launching a weekly podcast, the Alligator Local MusiCast, to satisfy all of your local music needs. Find out about the best upcoming shows, recent local releases and features on local artists and events by listening directly on Alligator.org or downloading the podcast for on-the-go enjoyment.
Music review: Colourslide
(02/03/10 9:40pm)
Gainesville’s most promising alternative act, Colourslide, delivers an album of radio-ready singles with its sophomore album, “Everybody’s Right About Everybody.” The record’s 11 tracks are a tribute to stadium-filling acts of the last 20 years.
Alligator Local MusiCast #3
(02/02/10 12:40am)
This week, we look back on how the Gainesville music scene has been helping Haiti. Then, we look forward to the week ahead, which is jam-packed with must-see shows, from Rehasher to Murder FM to The Silent League. And we wouldn't forget to mention the special events going on, like 1982's "Mustachaganza!" and Grow Radio's "Action Research #47." Finally, we bring you an exclusive interview with the organizers of last Sunday's AM/FM Gainesville Music Showcase.
Vols sink Gators with late shot
(02/01/10 2:00am)
All season, Billy Donovan has talked about making sure his team has at least a chance to win at the end games.
‘Divas’ group up for NAACP award
(01/31/10 11:35pm)
When Gainesville resident Marion J. Caffey describes the recent success of musical group 3 Mo’ Divas, he embraces their less-than-mainstream status.
Laptop funds raised with soup-tasting competition
(01/31/10 11:10pm)
Soup was served with a side of hospitality in the St. Francis Catholic High School gymnasium Sunday.
Podcast: Alligator Local MusiCast #2
(01/27/10 12:05am)
This week, we bring you the finest news, tunes, and interviews that Gainesville has to offer. We start things off by talking to Steve Schell, business manager of community radio station WGOT (slogan: “Low Power to the People”). Then we lay out the best selection of shows we think you shouldn't miss, including artists like The Audition (Tuesday @ 1982), Kellen Malloy (Thursday @ 1982), and Ninja Gun (Saturday @ Atlantic). We fill you in on how to help Haiti while rocking out, and we certainly wouldn't want you to miss 8 hours of free music this Sunday. Curious? We thought you would be. Finally, as promised, we give you a review of 3rd Stone's new eponymous album.
Obama needs to fight back after loss
(01/24/10 11:45am)
Well, it’s official — the presidency of Barack Obama is over.
UF falls to lowly Alabama
(01/22/10 2:10am)
Things couldn’t have been much worse for Alabama, which was in the basement of the Southeastern Conference, heading into its game against Florida on Thursday.
Radio announcer pleads not guilty
(01/21/10 11:15pm)
Steve Babik, the former Gators broadcaster who is facing child pornography charges, was released from police custody Tuesday and remains under electronically monitored home detention.
Broadcaster faces child porn charges
(01/20/10 12:35am)
Longtime UF sports broadcaster Steve Babik is facing federal charges of having child pornography on his home computer.
Florida gets lift from bench in road victory
(01/19/10 1:55am)
Trumae Lucas came off a cold bench and provided the spark Florida needed in a 55-52 Southeastern Conference win on the road at Mississippi State on Sunday.
Florida uses tough defense to earn much-needed victory
(01/18/10 1:00am)
Trumae Lucas came off a cold bench and provided the spark Florida needed in a 55-52 Southeastern Conference win on the road at Mississippi State on Sunday.
Chris Brown deserves a second chance
(01/14/10 12:10am)
We’re all familiar with the classic celebrity catastrophe: Celeb is clean-cut. Celeb makes fatal mistake. Celeb apologizes. But what comes after that is a bit hazy. As the adoring fans, we either hold our grudges until the celeb morphs into a has-been, or we forgive and forget. I’m here today to make a case for a current crossroads the public has arrived at: Either forgive Chris Brown or condemn him to Pop Culture Hell.
UGA uses fast start to continue dominance over Florida
(01/11/10 1:55am)
It didn’t take long for Georgia to put the game out of Florida’s reach.
UF improv group stages first show of semester
(01/11/10 12:05am)
Audience members got cozy Friday night as they piled into the Orange and Brew to see Theatre Strike Force’s first performance of the semester.
Obama faces tougher crowd than Bush
(01/07/10 11:30pm)
I can’t help but wonder why President Obama has received so much more heat from certain members of the media and from certain factions of the country than any public figure I can remember. The recent attempted bombing by a Nigerian terrorist has prompted those members of the media to come out from the woodwork to –- yet again –- criticize Obama. This time it is because he took 72 hours to publicly respond to the situation, after consulting with security teams from Christmas until Dec. 28.
Saints Rising: The Missionary Grind
(01/07/10 12:40am)
Editor's Note: This is the third installment in a four-part series. For the first two parts of the series, please see the links below.
Gators open SEC play with a victory over Arkansas
(01/04/10 12:25am)
Jennifer George walked off the court with a smile after sinking two free throws that put her team up 7 points with 2:37 left in the game en route to a 59-53 win for the Gators over Arkansas to open Southeastern Conference play.
