2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | COLUMNS

Bush, Cheney deserve impeachment

By BRANDON SACK | Aug. 6, 2008

Given their Nixon-esque polling numbers, it's safe to say that President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are not exactly the most popular pair to grace 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. In fact, only about 25 percent of people think our feckless leader is doing a good job. Incidentally, the same percentage of people predicted that the second coming of Jesus would occur in 2007. I've got a hunch that there's a lot of overlap in those two groups.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Water pong tournament funds UF organization's projects in South Africa

By BETHY PIERRE | Aug. 6, 2008

Members of a UF student organization played a drinking game Tuesday that won't meet the disapproval of UF officials.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF Bookstores offers one–day textbook discount

Aug. 6, 2008

In absence of this year's back-to-school tax-free days, Student Government and UF Bookstores will offer one day of relief to students purchasing textbooks in the fall.

NEWS

Fresh Paint

Aug. 6, 2008

Charlie Doerner, Alligator

METRO

Board of Governors to request $65.4 million to keep faculty members

By KRISTEN HUFF | Aug. 6, 2008

Today, the Florida Board of Governors, the State University System's highest governing body, will try to stop the flow of what has been dubbed "the brain drain" in the state university system.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Faculty and union file grievances

By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 4, 2008

Eight UF faculty members have filed grievances against the UF administration concerning faculty layoffs and program mergers.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

For God’s Sake: UF shouldn’t recognize discriminatory fraternity

Aug. 4, 2008

Last week, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction compelling UF administrators to officially recognize an organization that openly discriminates against people based on their religion or irreligion, as the case may be, as well as on the basis of gender.

NEWS | FEATURES

UF in India program gives UF students rural experience

By ALYSSA LaRENZIE | Aug. 4, 2008

Sitting outside of a coffee shop, Hanna Moerland sipped from a cup of tea and reflected on her state of reverse culture shock.

AP | SPORTS

Clement looking for Olympic Glory

Aug. 4, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP | SPORTS

Phelps causes Bejing buzz

Aug. 4, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP | SPORTS

McCown No.1 for Dolphins

Aug. 4, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEWS | CAMPUS

SG, Naval ROTC to offer partner program for runners

By VICTORIA WINKLER | Aug. 4, 2008

UF's Student Government and the UF Naval ROTC are working together to help students feel safe enough to run after dark.

METRO

Neighborhood parking permits now offered online

By ZAHARA ZAHAV | Aug. 4, 2008

Parking in Gainesville just got a little easier.

AP | SPORTS

Williams optomistic about return

Aug. 4, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

METRO

16 guns found in UF student's car during DUI arrest

By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 4, 2008

Gainesville Police officers pulled over a UF student this weekend after they suspected him of driving under the influence.

METRO

Iraqi students stop in Gainesville during trip to U.S.

By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 4, 2008

It was more than an overseas field trip.

AP | SPORTS

Indians top Rays

Aug. 4, 2008

THE ASSOICATED PRESS

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Speedy Harvin improves strength in off-season

Aug. 4, 2008

Percy Harvin's No.1 jersey may be fitting a little tighter than last season.

NEWS

The freshies speak: Patchan on the shooting, Beal on Spikes and more

Aug. 4, 2008

Today was one of the couple days that freshmen were available to the media, and here's what some of them had to say. More on all these guys in Thursday's Alligator.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Machen accepts invitation to serve as a delegate in Iran for the fall

By KRISTEN HUFF | Aug. 4, 2008

UF President Bernie Machen might be among many Gators packing their bags for a study abroad stint this fall.

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