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Laughs and Lyrics: Gearing up for Gator Growl's headliners

JOEL McHALE

Down to Growl

Gear up for Gator Growl's superstar lineup this year with comedian Joel McHale and bands Sister Hazel and the Goo Goo Dolls.

Gator Growl will be a great experience

Greetings, Gators!

Gator Growl Preparations

Workers from Mountain Productions Inc. assemble stage scaffolding for Gator Growl on Monday morning in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Gator Growl is billed as the world's largest student-run pep rally and will be held Friday at 7 p.m.

Conga Line

Students form a conga line on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday afternoon as part of a flash mob to promote Gator Growl 2011.

Performances, food to kick off Soulfest

Singing, stepping and dancing will kick off Soulfest tonight.

Students compete in talent show for Gator Growl performance slots

UF's 10th annual Talent Night offered audience members a sneak peak at this year's Gator Growl performances.

Faculty band added to Gator Growl lineup

Gator Growl staff has added a faculty band to the list of changes for this year's pep rally.

Students to debut LGBTQ video project

David Parra sets up his video camera and switches on his lighting equipment, which shines on a black backdrop surrounded by painted rainbow walls.

Senators validate election results

After the validation of this semester's Student Senate elections, 50 new senators were sworn in Tuesday night.

Treasurer vetoes $28,000 cellphone charging stations

Two Student Senate bills have recently stalled due to lack of specifics.

Two Student Senate bills vetoed

Two Student Senate bills were vetoed recently, one by the interim Vice President of Student Affairs Dave Kratzer and one by Student Body Treasurer T.J. Villamil.

Goo Goo Dolls bassist Takac turns 47

Today marks the 47th birthday of Robby Takac, bassist and former lead singer of the main entertainment for Gator Growl this year, the Goo Goo Dolls.

Correction

In Thursday's paper, it was incorrectly reported that Student Government Productions would be paying two members of Sister Hazel to perform the national anthem at Gator Growl. Florida Blue Key will be paying them to perform.

Gator Growl adds Sister Hazel to the entertainment roster

The push for big-name Gator Growl entertainers continues with officials' announcement that two members of southern rock band Sister Hazel will host and sing the national anthem for the homecoming pep rally.

Low voter turnout the biggest SG issue

Every semester, the Alligator Editorial Board endorses a Student Government party, candidate or issue to better help you, the students, decide whom to vote for when you step up to the polls.

Students Party wants to make SG accountable to students

The Students Party's mission is simple:  We want to help you take back your Student Government and your university. For too long, the average student has not had a voice in Student Government, and if elected, the Students Party promises to be that voice.

This Week in Gainesville

September 22, 1964: Gator Growl director Tom Kirby pleads with students to audition for Gator Growl, stating he only has half the talent needed to act in "the world's largest completely student-produced show."

Correction

In Wednesday's edition of the Alligator, a headline stated that Student Government Productions and Gator Growl are receiving $161,000 from Student Government. SGP is actually receving $90,000. Of that funding, $71, 000 is going to Gator Growl.