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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts and Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 7, 2010

Is it just us or is it the time of the year when everything just seems to become a race to the finish? It’s the time of the year when professors forget we have more than one class, and it feels like we’re taking 27 credits instead of a measly 12. It’s the time of the year when we can almost feel the winter holidays, and we start thinking about making those ring chains where we tear a ring off every day as we get closer to the finish (winter break).

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Male a cappella group to give free food, ‘embody swag’

By ALINA TORRES | Oct. 7, 2010

The Staff, UF’s all-male a cappella group, will be making its second appearance at Soulfest this year.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Step show assistant adds charity element

By Ali Robertson | Oct. 7, 2010

It’s been more than a year since her mission trip, but Ciara Rodgers still can’t forget the little boy she saw running through the streets of the Dominican Republic.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Animal liberation not actually a feasible option

By Kristina Crutchfield | Oct. 7, 2010

Free Tilly?

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

$7-million grant will improve dental care for needy

By Taylor Dixon | Oct. 7, 2010

UF faculty received $7 million in government funding that will bring healthy smiles to many faces – literally.

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METRO

Fundraiser helps UNICEF

By Mina Radman | Oct. 7, 2010

Students who want to help provide relief for the victims of the recent devastating floods in Pakistan can do so by enjoying a day at Bob’s River Place on the Suwannee River this Sunday.

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NEWS

UF mascot statue vandalized

Oct. 7, 2010

The statue of UF mascots Albert and Alberta stands outside the Emerson Alumni Hall, marred by graffiti that was scrawled by an apparent rival fan Thursday. The vandal or vandals drew a rendition of the University of Miami “U” logo across both mascots and the word “Hurricanes” down Alberta’s left arm.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Hill failing to live up to coaches’ high expectations

Oct. 6, 2010

Several Gators said in the preseason they expected free safety Will Hill to have a breakout year after “rededicating himself” to the team this summer.

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SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

Fleming excelling as Cusack’s libero replacement

By MATT RUBIN< | Oct. 6, 2010

Football players aren’t the only athletes who have to worry about getting knocked out of a game due to a concussion.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

UF concerned with SEC-best punt returner Peterson

Oct. 6, 2010

Special teams can often be overlooked, even if a team is struggling in that facet of the game.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Pair of Gators fall in qualifying

By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Oct. 6, 2010

After a solid showing Tuesday, Florida’s duo of Sekou Bangoura Jr. and Billy Federhofer lost in the final round of doubles qualifying at the ITA All-American in Tulsa, Okla.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

By the Power of God: Hope for Haiti (Part 3)

Oct. 6, 2010

Editor's note: This is the third installment of a four-part series. To read other parts of this story, please click the links below.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

By the Power of God: Hope for Haiti (Part 4)

Oct. 6, 2010

Editor's note: This is the final installment of a four-part series. To read other parts of this story, please click the links below.

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NEWS  |  FEATURES

By the Power of God: Hope for Haiti (Part 2)

Oct. 6, 2010

Editor's note: This is the second installment of a four-part series. To read other parts of this story, please click the links below.

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THE AVENUE  |  SEX

Caught in a bad romance

By Jared Misner | Oct. 6, 2010

Dear Jared,

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

HR6156 good for Alachua families

By Shawn Salamida | Oct. 6, 2010

Recently, Florida’s child-welfare system was given a 10-month extension to its Title IV-E waiver allowing organizations the flexibility to use federal funds to serve children in their own homes and reducing the number of children in foster care.

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THE AVENUE  |  ART AND THEATER

Happy birthday, Harn: 20 years of art and innovation

By MEG WAGNER | Oct. 6, 2010

Kerry Oliver-Smith remembers her first day at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, 20 years ago.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Decriminalizing marijuana a good idea

By David Williams | Oct. 6, 2010

Sean Quinn’s Wednesday column was right on the money, and for those readers who got that knee-jerk “Keep dreaming, stoner!” reaction,try to think rationally about the issue.

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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Play this: Avenue dream set list

By Joey Flechas | Oct. 6, 2010

Any Dylan set list is sure to please and disappoint all over. Do you prefer “Blowin’ in the Wind” or “The Times They Are a-Changin’”? “Like a Rolling Stone” has to be in there, right? And what about some deep cuts, like “If You See Her, Say Hello” or “Isis”? Everyone has their favorites, but here’s our picks for the songs we hope to hear Friday.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Israeli consul general speaks at Reitz Union

By ANDREW PANTAZI | Oct. 6, 2010

Ofer Bavly, an Israeli consul general who works in Miami, spoke at the Reitz Union for Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday night.