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Facebook Stalker
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 22, 2008This may come as a shock, so you'd better have a seat. According to Kaplan Inc., people look at your Facebook profile - and they judge you.
Survey shows colleges consult Facebook in admissions process
By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 22, 2008A new type of Facebook stalker is on the prowl, but for now, UF applicants don't have to de-tag those crazy spring break pictures.
Buck Bay Mobile Home Park: An Owner's Perspective
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Three downtown nightclubs get new names, new looks
By REBECCA LEIBOWITZ | Sep. 22, 2008Three downtown Gainesville clubs are revamping their looks.
Founding fathers not devout Christians
Sep. 22, 2008With Sen. John McCain's addition of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket, we will undoubtedly suffer yet another campaign of constant claims about this nation's Christian foundation.
GPD charges two people for using stolen credit cards
Sep. 22, 2008Gainesville Police charged two people Thursday in connection with the use of stolen credit cards.
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden to speak in Tallahassee
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 22, 2008Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the wives of the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates, will be in Tallahassee Saturday, according to a campaign news release.
National admissions panel seeks to make SAT, ACT optional
By KASEY ROBERTS | Sep. 22, 2008A national college admissions panel is encouraging universities to abolish SAT and ACT scores as requirements for admittance.
CosmoGirl editor speaks about magazine industry at UF
By SYDNEE NEWMAN | Sep. 22, 2008As the executive editor at CosmoGirl, Turner addressed a room full of women Monday evening at UF's Leigh Hall, describing the details of the magazine business and the importance of internships.
Burleigh leaves rivalry talk to upperclassmen
By CALLOVI< | Sep. 22, 2008As the Gators head into the start of conference play this weekend, coach Becky Burleigh says she's not going to tell her young team anything.
Minus grades make a difference
By Alyson McCarthy | Sep. 22, 2008In response to Monday's editorial, "Plus Side: Minus grades not the end of the world," I would like to formally give the editorial board a giant middle finger.
Revised student codes come closer to full approval
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 22, 2008Revisions to UF's Student Honor and Student Conduct codes are one step closer to being fully approved Monday following approval from a committee of the Board of Trustees.
Panel proposes changes to financial aid system
Sep. 22, 2008A panel from the College Board has proposed dramatic changes to what is now one of the biggest concerns to some college students and their parents - the government's financial aid system.
Mobile home residents remain on lots despite park closing
Sep. 22, 2008David Bell has no place to go.
Legal drinkers don't deserve harassing
By Alberto Rabionet | Sep. 21, 2008Last week I was socializing inside Grog House with my wristband on, legally drinking a beer, and I was harassed by a Gainesville Police officer.
Gators silence crowd at Neyland
Sep. 21, 2008KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - One hundred thousand orange T-shirts, and they were all in the wrong hue.
Palin speech energizes Florida crowd
By DOMINICK TAO | Sep. 21, 2008The 90-degree weather on Sunday forced people to find a spot in the shade as they stood and sweated in the heat waiting to hear from one of this election season's most controversial figures, Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin.
Gators start season with Fall Classic
Sep. 21, 2008The UF women's tennis team kicked off its season with the Gator Fall Classic tournament. Three players reached the semifinals, and Anastasia Revzina reached the finals before losing to Notre Dame's Kristy Frilling 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (10-8).