2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dining halls urged to honor Meatless Mondays

By Jared Misner | Nov. 8, 2011

I imagine Gator Dining officials are all very excited about UF's place in the final round in this year's ranking of the most vegan-friendly colleges in the nation. If only those University of California Santa Cruz hippies would go away and let us win. Even if we lose, second place is pretty darn good, so congratulations.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Florida Blue Key president apologizes for Gator Growl seating

By Craig Thompson | Nov. 8, 2011

On behalf of Florida Blue Key, allow me to share my heartfelt appreciation to our extended Gator family for continuing to turn out and support Gator Growl. We hope you enjoyed Friday's show that so many students worked tirelessly during the last year to produce. Gator Growl is an incredible and unique UF tradition.

METRO

Missing man with Alzheimer's reappears next day in North Carolina

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 8, 2011

A man with Alzheimer's disease who went missing Monday evening from Gainesville was found Tuesday morning hundreds of miles from town in Fayetteville, N.C.

Student Senate President Andy Mason said he will assemble a group to make changes to UF's elections rules.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student Senate delays election rules reform bill

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 8, 2011

The Student Senate did not pass a bill that would have required the Supervisor of Elections to provide a sample ballot online two Fridays before SG elections.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Panel to discuss acceptance of LGBT community in Asian culture

By Oriana Paolillo | Nov. 8, 2011

A panel discussing the intersection of sexual orientations and the contribution of Asian-Americans to society is being held today at 6:30 p.m. at Ustler Hall.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student forum addresses cultural identity, diversity at UF

By Maria Galindo | Nov. 8, 2011

Soma Nwokolo became aware of the realities of racism after she moved to the U.S. from England when she was 10.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF receives $5 million to revamp science education

By Javier Peña | Nov. 8, 2011

The National Science Foundation awarded a $5 million grant to UF education researchers, who are using the money to revise science programs in Florida middle schools.

METRO

Despite times, tech companies hiring

By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 8, 2011

Grooveshark will hire about 15 people before New Year's.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UPD makes arrest in hacking of UF email

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 8, 2011

A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a man suspected of illegally accessing a UF employee's electronic information.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Cheerwine partners with PepsiCo, makes way to UF

By Viktoriya Caneva | Nov. 8, 2011

Cheerwine, a popular southeastern, cherry-flavored soft drink, has made its way to Florida.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Norman Hall evacuated after someone pulled fire alarm

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 8, 2011

Students and faculty were evacuated from Norman Hall on Tuesday after someone pulled a fire alarm.

Sherwin Rio, a 19-year-old art and criminology sophomore, and seniors Mary Hart, 23, an aerospace engineering major, and Melnard Rio, 21, a civil engineering major, read pew cards with the new Catholic prayers on them.

METRO

Students anticipate changes to Catholic Mass

By Kathleen Birkhimer | Nov. 8, 2011

On Nov. 27, Catholic churches in Gainesville and around the world will adopt a new translation of the Roman Missal, which provides instructions for Mass. The translation will be the biggest change to Mass in recent years.

Though Solantic is moving its headquarters to Tennessee, this Solantic facility on the corner of Northwest 39th Avenue and Northwest 43rd Street is not in danger of closing.

METRO

Solantic health clinics moving corporate headquarters from Florida

By Emily Morrow | Nov. 8, 2011

In a move that Gov. Rick Scott called "disappointing" for the state of Florida, Solantic, Scott's former chain of urgent care clinics, announced it will be moving its corporate headquarters to Tennessee.

Junior Sam Robey replaced sophomore Jonotthan Harrison at center after halftime against Vanderbilt, and he worked with the first team in practice on Monday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Robey working with first-team offense at center

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 8, 2011

After replacing sophomore center Jonotthan Harrison on Saturday, junior Sam Robey took the ﬁrst-team reps in Monday’s practice.

Florida midfielder Sarah Chapman (center) is presented a framed jersey during Florida’s Senior Day on Oct. 23 as parents Rick (right) and Lynn (left) look on.

SPORTS | SOCCER

From Russia With Love: Chapman’s journey to UF began a world away

By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Nov. 8, 2011

Rick Chapman did not want to stay in Siberia.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Rebounds a priority for small UF team

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 8, 2011

After the guard-laden Gators proved in an exhibition they can put up impressive numbers from the 3-point line, the focus this week is showing they can pull down enough rebounds when they miss.

NEWS

What causes the urge to travel?

By Tara Braun | Nov. 8, 2011

The holidays are approaching quickly. Thanksgiving is a mere two weeks away, and after that, we have only three weeks left until winter break! Some of us will choose to stay at home for the holidays, while others see these breaks as the perfect opportunity to get out of town and travel.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Brantley’s injury saved Florida against Vandy

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 8, 2011

Florida escaped utter embarrassment at the hands of Vanderbilt on Saturday, and fans have no one to thank more than Commodores linebacker Archie Barnes.

NEWS

Corporation for Travel Promotion becomes Brand USA

By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 8, 2011

The U.S. is now "the United States of Awesome Possibilities" — at least that's how America is trying to rebrand itself.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Gators cross country preparing for physical races

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 8, 2011

Legs win races for

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