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Paul Drayton to be sworn in as Student Body treasurer
By ILEANA MORALES | Mar. 18, 2008UF's Student Body treasurer-elect will be getting an early start on his new job.
Basketball coach needs to practice what he preaches
By Richard Hiers | Mar. 18, 2008Monday's Alligator quoted men's basketball coach Billy Donovan commenting on his team's loss to Alabama: "These guys may need to be totally humbled in a way."
County to upgrade unpaved roads
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Mar. 18, 2008Since 1998, David Cox has been writing letters asking Alachua County to pave Northwest 227th Drive, the dirt road in High Springs he has lived on for 13 years.
The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Mar. 18, 2008The Kanapaha Botanical Gardens consists of 15 different gardens, providing a lush and serene atmosphere.
Guns don't belong on campuses
By Elaine DeIorio | Mar. 18, 2008You think colleges should allow students to carry guns on campus? Are you crazy?" I hear the familiar arguments once again. Terrible and tragic images flow in this steady stream of pure verbal disbelief - images of a student irritated with his English test grade pulling a gun on his teacher or images of a student opening fire in a crowded auditorium of students peacefully taking an exam.
Five years later: It's time to leave Iraq
Mar. 18, 2008Exactly five years ago, President Bush addressed the nation to announce the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a nifty euphemism for new American imperialism.
Man trades crack for giving rides
By JESSICA PONN | Mar. 18, 2008A 52-year-old, unemployed Gainesville man faced the consequences of giving car rides in exchange for cocaine early Saturday morning, when he was kidnapped and beaten by two men he had picked up.
Men claim close contest against No. 18 Tennessee
Mar. 18, 2008Nestor Briceno flung his racket into the air, threw his hat as high as he could and screamed at the top of his lungs.
High-ranked Gators face Iowa in break from SEC play
Mar. 18, 2008Eventually, expectations, goals and dreams give way to assessment and reality.
Harvey garners interest from Carolina Panthers at Pro Day
Mar. 18, 2008Carolina Panthers coach John Fox confirmed rampant speculation without saying a word.
Towing companies could be banned from roam towing for six months
By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 18, 2008Three Gainesville towing companies are currently appealing a suspension after an Alachua County judge found them in violation of a city ordinance.
Percentage of minority students graduating from UF stagnant over past three years
Mar. 18, 2008For about every 11 white students who cross the stage at UF's commencement ceremonies, there is one black student receiving a diploma.
UF silences potent No. 3 FSU in legitimizing win
Mar. 18, 2008Maybe these guys can play after all.
Gators react to NIT bid while Seminoles make NCAA Tourney
Mar. 18, 2008The UF-FSU rivalry just got a little more heated.
The anniversary that is no cause for celebration
By the Editorial Board | Mar. 18, 2008While the mainstream media were trying to make sure everyone stopped to check out the MySpace page of Elliot Spitzer's 22-year-old "escort," the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq has crept up on the American public almost as quickly as the now more than $3 price tag for a gallon of gasoline.
Budget woes cause Coclanis to withdraw as CLAS dean candidate
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Mar. 18, 2008Peter Coclanis, one of the candidates for UF's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean position, withdrew his name from the search Tuesday night, citing UF's budget problems and administrative restructuring as his reasons.
Best of the Week in Photos, Feb. 29-March 7, 2008
By Alligator Photographers | Mar. 17, 2008Slideshow. 7 photos.