2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

METRO

DUI counts low, expected to rise as graduation nears

By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 9, 2009

Sixteen UF students were involved in DUI incidents since July 1, the beginning of the fiscal school year.

NEWS | GREEK AFFAIRS

Greek–letter lesbian fraternity receives first pledges

By RYAN ARENS | Feb. 9, 2009

Four women became the first to pledge Chi Lambda Theta Fraternity, UF's only Greek-letter organization for lesbians, on Feb. 2.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF hosts free STD testing at Student Health Care Center

By Matt Tripp | Feb. 9, 2009

As the holiday that emphasizes love and intimacy approaches, students will have the chance to get checked for STDs.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student launches interactive online self–defense school

By JENNIFER BUSTO | Feb. 9, 2009

Students can learn to fight off attackers without stepping outside the safety of their homes.

NEWS | GREEK AFFAIRS

Mr. UF pageant raises about $10,000

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 9, 2009

Snazzy suits, cowboy hats and tiny Speedos were all part of the show at Tuesday night's pageant to choose Mr. UF.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator guilty of self–righteous agenda

By Daniel Shabashvili | Feb. 9, 2009

I notice the Alligator tends to be pretty opinionated, which is good - it's more interesting that way. However, the newspaper is also pretty ignorant, which is something I personally dislike.

METRO

Singing valentines available for Gainesville residents

By YVONNE AYALA | Feb. 9, 2009

Harmonious "oohs" and "aahs" filled a Santa Fe College music practice room Tuesday night as Gainesville's Barbergators Chorus held their last rehearsal before Valentine's Day.

OPINION | COLUMNS

‘Roids ruin youthful nature of sport

By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 9, 2009

"Field of Dreams" will always be one of my favorite movies, but I'm not sure how anyone can be a fan of professional baseball in this day and age.

METRO

New campaign addresses pet waste pickup

Feb. 9, 2009

The city of Gainesville and Alachua County want you to scoop the poop.

METRO

UF experts weigh in on economic recovery plan

By CAROLYN TILLO | Feb. 9, 2009

The U.S. Senate voted to approve the $838 billion economic stimulus bill on Tuesday, but UF experts have identified aspects of the recovery program they would like to see changed.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

UF, Kentucky look to revitalize rivalry at Rupp

Feb. 9, 2009

The UF-Kentucky rivalry is littered with golden moments.

METRO

Cold case unit continues 20–year search

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 9, 2009

Twenty years and over 3,000 leads after the disappearance of Tiffany Sessions, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office held a press conference to remind people the search is still on.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Republican party takes a breather

Feb. 9, 2009

As I write, the Senate has passed the economic stimulus package, sending it back to the House for the final stage of negotiations. It's a wonder they achieved any deal, however fragile it was, considering the attempts by Congressional Republicans to dynamite the process.

NEWS

CORRECTION

Feb. 9, 2009

The Alligator incorrectly reported that the band Ra Ra Riot canceled its performance at the Harvest of Hope music festival next month. They will be performing.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Discrimination lawsuit filed against Levin College of Law

By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 9, 2009

A former associate professor in UF's Levin College of Law filed a lawsuit against UF last week alleging she was forced to resign in 2007 because of sex and race discrimination.

OPINION | EDITORIALS