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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Defaced Wall embarrasses Gainesville

By LAUREN ANGLE | Sep. 20, 2007

The tagging of the Dahlem memorial is one of the most disgusting acts of self-righteousness I have seen in my time spent at UF. I am embarrassed for the student body. This display of ignorance surely reflects poorly on the caliber of students at this university. As someone who disagrees with the actions of the University Police Department on Monday, I am appalled that students would take their frustrations out in such a disrespectful manner. Have your protests, make your signs, stand up for what you believe, but do so in a way that proves the young people of today aren't the self-righteous, spoiled punks with something to prove that we're made out to be. Stay classy, Gainesville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators add nation's No. 1 safety to recruiting class

Sep. 20, 2007

UF's defensive backfield is getting deeper by the day.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer should have obeyed Accent rules

By Ryan Heuser | Sep. 20, 2007

Whatever all of this is, it isn't a debate about free speech. Accent shutting off Meyer's microphone violates free speech no more than your professor cutting you off in class. Just as a classroom discussion proceeds according to a protocol set by the teacher of hand-raising and turn-waiting, so too does a speech at an Accent-sponsored event follow a protocol set by the university: a protocol that stipulates, among other things, that questioners approach the microphone orderly, that they wait their turn to speak and that when and if they speak, they do so calmly and without profanity.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Virtual worlds have more possibilities

By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 20, 2007

Just when you believed civilization to be crumbling down around yo, confirmed by all of the fighting, hatred and Tasering going on all over the world nowadays, a magnificent technological breakthrough comes along to lift everyone's spirits. The beacon of hope I am referring to is the Virtual Hills.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators seek revenge against Mississippi

Sep. 20, 2007

Saturday's game between No. 3 UF and Ole Miss will be a chance for the Gators to avenge the Rebels' recent dominance over them.

NEWS | GREEK AFFAIRS

Surf Frenzy raises money for diabetes camp

By MEREDITH MULLER | Sep. 20, 2007

Glittery Greek letters and mascots waved in the air as sorority girls danced and chanted beneath them in preparation for the 2007 Sigma Phi Epsilon Surf Frenzy on Thursday night.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer acted immaturely, inappropriately

By BRIAN CONNER | Sep. 20, 2007

After reading Thursday's Letters to the Editor about Tasergate, I must say kudos to the Alligator for allowing both sides to be heard and kudos to many in the student body for seeing the truth. I would think a telecommunication senior like Meyer would understand that it's not about what you say, but often about how you say it.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dahlem not related to Meyer incident

By ANITARECE YOUNG | Sep. 20, 2007

Disgusting. Sometimes it's difficult to think of a good word for something you observe, but disgusting is just perfect. The 34th Street Wall has often been a source of distraction for me, but today I stopped and turned my hazards on. Who would do something so … disgusting?

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2007

It would be an understatement to say we're glad it's Friday. This all Andrew Meyer, all the time coverage has just about driven us here in the Department of Darts & Laurels over the edge. But nonetheless, we're here for this week's recap of Tasergate. So read on, brave souls. If you don't, we might Taser you. Enjoy this week's "Don't Tase me, bro" edition of…

NEWS | CAMPUS

Bob Graham to promote learning foreign languages at UF

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 20, 2007

Former Florida senator, governor and UF alumnus Bob Graham will speak about the importance of learning a foreign language Sept. 28.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student organizations rally to raise awareness about Jena 6

By TRACY CASSAGNOL | Sep. 20, 2007

As thousands of activists converged on Jena, La., more than 400 UF students participated in two silent rallies Thursday in support of six black students involved in a racially charged controversy.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Cuts to matching funds may stall UF construction projects

Sep. 20, 2007

With Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to cut state funds for university building projects, several brand-new buildings under construction at UF might remain the newest buildings for a while.

NEWS

SG, PepsiCo Inc., Alligator to split cost of campus recycling-bin project

Sep. 20, 2007

Due to a source's error, an article in Tuesday's Alligator incorrectly stated that the Alligator is funding recycling bins on campus.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Gators defense improves earlier than expected headed into Mississippi game

Sep. 20, 2007

Oh, Gators defense, how you toyed with us.

METRO

City holds ceremony for completion of Second Avenue construction

By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 20, 2007

Gainesville City Manager Russ Blackburn said Southwest Second Avenue is the best example of what our community should look and feel like.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

New Foo Fighters shows range of styles

By ADRIAN RUHI | Sep. 19, 2007

Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students continue protesting Taser incident Wednesday

By ALEX TIEGEN | Sep. 19, 2007

Though its numbers had dwindled, a group of about 70 UF students marched through the drizzling rain Wednesday to again protest the Monday arrest and Tasering of UF student Andrew Meyer.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Online smiley faces are a sign of the times

Sep. 19, 2007

I know everyone just can't stop talking about their new favorite expression, "Don't Tase me, bro." As much fun as it would be to tackle this obviously worthy issue, or not, I'm sick of it.

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Mr. Woodcock: One Joke, 90 Minutes

By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Sep. 19, 2007

"Mr. Woodcock" is a textbook example of the preview showing all the funny parts of a movie. After an hour and a half, I can safely say there was only one scene not revealed in the previews worthy of a laugh. That's it. Only one. The rest of the film plods along with all the enthusiasm of a mollusk.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer's 'biggest fan'

By JIM ELLIS | Sep. 19, 2007

Meyer is no victim. I first came in contact with Meyer in fall 2004. Disgruntled that he was passed over and I was chosen as the Alligator's humor columnist that semester, he set about ranting about me on his personal Web site. He spent that semester dissecting my weekly columns and writing about what a horrible writer I was. He was my "biggest fan."

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