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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Back to Bases

As he rounded the bases in the opening game of the 2007 baseball season, it appeared Brandon McArthur was on his way to another great year.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

We hate to say it, but it's sometimes just easier to blame it all on the moon. Here at Darts & Laurels headquarters, we're seriously thinking that the lunar eclipse this Wednesday may be the only way to explain some of the crazy things happening here in Gainesville and halfway across the world. So if you're ready to leave this week behind,and you've braved the rain once again to make it to campus, we reward you with another week's edition of…


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Pageant winners chosen by appearances

I was saddened to read Matt Meltzer's response to the Alligator's take on the Miss UF pageant in yesterday's paper. How does "well-rounded" mean hot? Look, it's great that these girls are judged on more than just beauty - but that's the whole point. It doesn't matter if you've solved the energy crisis or can give a lecture on string theory. If you aren't pretty, no one cares. You don't qualify, you aren't a good role model and you don't get any money.


Florida Alligator
NEWS  |  CAMPUS

By KATIE SANDERS, Alligator Writer

Some UF agricultural students have joined agriculture industry leaders in opposition to potential budget cuts to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.


Florida Alligator
NEWS

Cooper joins baseball team

UF wide receiver Riley Cooper, who was taking batting practice with the baseball team this week, is now officially on the team, according to a UF press release.


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