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OPINION
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COLUMNS
Student Government should stop dodging Reitz questions, get down to facts
By Will Penman | Mar. 3, 2010If I were in Student Government, I’d shake my head this week wondering why the Reitz referendum didn’t pass. But it wasn’t clear who the referendum represented.
METRO
Cinema celebrates women
By NICOLE MILLER | Mar. 3, 2010In honor of International Women’s Day, “Half the Sky Live” will premiere today at 7:30 p.m. at Gainesville Cinema 14.
THE AVENUE
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LIFESTYLE
Local spring break tips
By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 3, 2010Stuck in Gainesville over Spring Break? We’ve got you covered. Here are some fun things to keep you occupied throughout next week:
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Hare Krishnas to conserve with compost program
By MINCH MINCHIN | Mar. 3, 2010Krishna lunches have always been karma-neutral. Soon, they will be almost carbon-neutral.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Panel addreses socialism myths
Mar. 3, 2010In a time when political parties and organizations are vying for control of the public trust, one local group is hoping to make its Marx.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Roe v. Wade lawyer speaks about gender roles
By Joey Flechas | Mar. 3, 2010When Sarah Weddington graduated from law school in the late 1960s, her first interview involved convincing a man that she didn’t have to be home to cook dinner every night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students create ‘war zone’
By ANDREW PANTAZI | Mar. 3, 2010The Plaza of the Americas turned into a war zone Wednesday when Students for Justice in Palestine presented its own simulation of the Gaza Strip conflict.
THE AVENUE
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SEX
What happens on Spring Break doesn’t always stay there
By MICHAEL PERRONE | Mar. 3, 2010A good Spring Break is one that is awesomely wild and a bit hazy, so go out, get drunk and get laid. DO have the time of your life. But DON’T leave all your dignity at the dock.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Video: Fragile Bones
By Jeremiah Stanley | Mar. 3, 2010From her wheelchair, she strains to do even the most simplest of tasks. Stretching and distorting her body just to wash her hands or unload the dishwasher is a daily occurrence as she must sit on the armrest of her wheelchair to do either. Taking food from the oven gets even more complicated - and dangerous.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Florida falls at home to Vanderbilt
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 2, 2010Florida got off a shot in the final seconds this time but couldn’t get it to fall.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Seminoles jump on Gators early in rout
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 2, 2010TAMPA — After pitching a shutout in his first start, Anthony DeSclafani could not record an out in his second appearance this season.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
UF could see familiar end with NIT appearance
Mar. 2, 2010You know this feeling, but that doesn’t make it any easier to swallow.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Men, women finish seventh
Mar. 2, 2010The Florida women’s golf team tied for seventh place with Ole Miss at the Kinderlou Forest Challenge in Valdosta, Ga.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
First inning dooms baseball team
Mar. 2, 2010TAMPA — Anthony DeSclafani looked uncomfortable on the mound against FSU from his first pitch — an awkward throw that left his hand late in his follow-through.
METRO
Children read books, paint faces at Dr. Seuss celebration
Mar. 2, 2010The sun did not shine, but it wasn’t too wet to play at a celebration for Dr. Seuss’ 106th birthday Tuesday afternoon at Westside Park.
METRO
UPD shoots international student Tuesday night
By CAROLYN TILLO | Mar. 2, 2010A UF international student is in Shands at UF after being shot by University Police at Corry Village Tuesday at about 9:45 p.m.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Too Little, Too Late
By Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 2, 2010As of Tuesday, nearly 800 people have died as a result of the earthquake in Chile. Individuals and corporations alike are coming to the aid of victims any way they can. But it’s frustrating to watch as some mask avarice with fake generosity.
METRO
North Florida tobacco trial begins
Mar. 2, 2010South Florida verdicts have reached $300 million in compensations.
