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Day off would entice students to vote

The next time you see my beautiful mug gracing the Alligator, we will have a new president. No recount. No Supreme Court. Only our 44th president.

Gators give Wildcats homecoming beatdown

Gators give Wildcats homecoming beatdown

Let the countdown to Jacksonville begin.

Jon Reep, Steve Miller Band pump up Gator Growl crowd

After dancing a jig around stage to OutKast's "Hey Ya!" with UF mascots Albert and Alberta, comedian Jon Reep got down to business at Friday night's Gator Growl.

Homecoming parade

Slideshow for the annual UF homecoming parade.

Part of the Club: Murphy, Ward groomed for volleyball stardom early on

Nestled deep into the snowy banks of Aurora, Ill., lies a gold mine of volleyball talent.

Gators throw homecoming block party

On an overcast afternoon where George Edmundson-AKA Mr. Two-Bits-was honored for his 60 years of service, the Gators decided to throw a block party in his honor.

Homecoming events keep mascots busy

UF organizations design themed parade floats

A gator and a wildcat will emulate Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker today.

No need for a pep rally

It's that time of year again, folks.

Modern–day Gator Growl shaped by history

Think you're just another orange-and-blue-painted face in the crowd?

Flyover scheduled for 85th anniversary of parade

With 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.

Shortened workweek may affect parade turnout

This year's Homecoming parade may be greeted by a different crowd than usual at the end of its run downtown.

Alumni make trips to UF despite weak economy

Gators past are tried and true, poor economy or not.

City prepares for Homecoming parade

Holding a parade on one of Gainesville's main roads can mean a lot of extra planning for city employees.

Police expect few problems over long weekend

Despite a packed schedule this weekend, both Gainesville and University police say they don't expect problems this Homecoming.

Homecoming court members vie for crowns

Being 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.

Fans of all ages to participate in Gator Gallop

While Pamplona has an annual running of the bulls, Gainesville has a yearly gallop for Gators.

Darts & Laurels

It's that time of year again. Anyone who has been in Gainesville for UF's Homecoming weekend knows all about the gridlock, the game and that, apparently, alligators can growl - something we didn't know until the fall of 2005.

Swimmer Ryan Lochte to serve as parade's grand marshal

Homecoming weekend marks a special time in football season when Gainesville is filled with UF alumni making their pilgramages back to The Gator Nation.