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OPINION | COLUMNS

Raised decal prices would help parking issues

By MATTHEW SALOIS | Aug. 30, 2007

You're late for school. The time is 9:30 a.m. and you've just pulled onto Gale Lemerand Drive, hoping to find a parking space in the commuter lot. After searching for fifteen minutes, you give up and head to the O'Connell Center lot. Sorry, no luck - this lot is full, too. Despite being a bad way to start the day, thousands of students face this situation. The question is, how do we remedy the problem?

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Registering to vote: 'as easy as beating Florida State'

By Frank Bracco | Aug. 30, 2007

As the Florida Gators prepare to take the field this season, you can be part of the team and help show other schools why UF is number one. UF is in a voter registration competition with all Florida public universities.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Hyde gains winning experience over summer

By <href="mailto:khyppolite@alligator.org"> KARL HYPPOLITE < | Aug. 30, 2007

As the Gators begin their climb toward Southeastern Conference and national championships, the No. 13 UF soccer team is confident it has the leadership to reach such lofty goals.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

City commissioner takes job as assistant vice president for student affairs

By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 30, 2007

For Gainesville City Commissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa, the stars have aligned.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Williams ready to make a difference after injury

Aug. 30, 2007

It will be a season of firsts for Janine Williams, even though it is technically her second.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Crist to visit UF

Aug. 30, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist will be visiting UF today to speak with big names on campus.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

CLAS debt to be gone within two years, according to interim dean

By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Aug. 30, 2007

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' ,4 million accruing debt will be gone within two years, according to a CLAS official.

NEWS | FEATURES

UF students travel to Austin for Flugtag

By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 30, 2007

A giant skillet weighing about 350 pounds teetered down a 30-foot-high ramp.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Trautwein out for Western Kentucky, Troy

Aug. 30, 2007

UF coach Urban Meyer didn't say how long offensive lineman Phil Trautwein will be out after sustaining a stress fracture in his foot, but he did confirm that the senior won't play Saturday against Western Kentucky or next week against Troy.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Hilltoppers set to debut as I-A school

Aug. 29, 2007

Welcome to Division I-A, Western Kentucky.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UPD program prepares UF faculty, staff in case of active shooter on campus

By STACI WILKENSON | Aug. 29, 2007

University Police Department has a 45-minute program that may save your life.

THE AVENUE | SEX

Healthy relationships require sacrifice

By PAIGE USYK | Aug. 29, 2007

Lately I've been studying my coupled-up friends, trying to dissect what exactly makes a relationship work. The cynic in me keeps coming back to the same question: What are these people giving up?

OPINION | COLUMNS

Students can help ease UF's debt woes

Aug. 29, 2007

I know, I know - UF President Bernie Machen has made resolving UF's debt problem his calling card. But despite a cost-cutting task force, a hiring freeze and a tuition plan without immediate short-term benefits, one solution to the problem has not been addressed.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Trautwein out indefinitely with stress fracture

Aug. 29, 2007

UF offensive lineman Phil Trautwein has a stress fracture in his right foot and is out indefinitely, Coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Rainey's future is on defense

Aug. 29, 2007

There are certain things I know you just can't say to a UF fan.

METRO

Community advocacy program offers scholarships to participating students

By APRIL DUDASH | Aug. 29, 2007

Students living off campus this year can earn a ,200 book scholarship while learning how to be a "Great Gator Neighbor."

OPINION | COLUMNS

Over-the-counter Plan B anniversary matters to college students

By VINCENT MASSARO | Aug. 29, 2007

As a college student, I welcome almost any chance to celebrate. Just a few days ago I celebrated the four-month anniversary of the end of spring classes. My apologies if I forgot to invite you, but don't worry. We had so much fun, we're going to do it again next month. I'll Facebook you.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Many corporations act responsibly toward employees, environment

By KYLE COX | Aug. 29, 2007

Is it possible to pinpoint the moment when Americans decided boardroom decisions stem solely from deception and derision? Did the Enron debacle of 2004 set tongues ablaze, or have we long had reasons to distrust corporate America?

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Hippodrome takes trip down memory lane with free film festival

By CARLY BLUSTEIN | Aug. 29, 2007

The Hippodrome State Theatre is giving college students an opportunity to reunite with their childhood selves as they embark on a nostalgic journey down memory lane via Hollywood.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Rec Sports hosts Open House for 39 sports clubs

By KORI FREDERICK | Aug. 29, 2007

The UF Department of Recreational Sports is hosting its second annual Rec Sports Open House today.

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