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THE AVENUE  |  MUSIC

Despite lack of crowd, out-of-towners put on good show

By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Oct. 10, 2007

On Feb. 5, 2006, The Rolling Stones broke all sorts of attendance records playing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On, Oct. 5, the Lakeland band Joon played its first show in Gainesville, breaking a personal record in low attendance: eight people. If you count the bartender and the band members' girlfriends, the number rises to a staggering 11.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Tuition may rise according to inflation

By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 10, 2007

Uncertainty about tuition increases in Florida could soon be alleviated if the Legislature approves a bill linking tuition hikes to inflation.

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METRO

Second local rape since Tuesday morning reported

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 10, 2007

A woman reported being raped early Wednesday morning in northeast Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Donovan adjusts to young, inexperienced squad

Oct. 10, 2007

While fielding questions regarding the future of his young and inexperienced team, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan was left looking for answers.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Hurricane Katrina cannot be forgotten

Oct. 10, 2007

Today was a bad day. I failed another assignment. I missed the bus and got caught in the rain. I argued with my family. I stubbed my toe. The Reitz Union Food Court was out of spicy sushi rolls.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

No Madness? That's madness

Oct. 10, 2007

Forget the upcoming BCS polls or the Heisman Trophy hoopla.

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NEWS

Women's basketball media day impressions

Oct. 9, 2007

It was the first chance to meet the new coaching staff as well as the players this afternoon.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Joiner talks to media for first time since charges

Oct. 9, 2007

UF safety Tony Joiner commented Tuesday for the first time about his arrest nearly a week ago.

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METRO

Committee debates effects of panhandling ordinance

By APRIL DUDASH | Oct. 9, 2007

While the county panhandling ordinance was passed in September, the county is still debating over its purpose.

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NEWS

Grading the Gators at the midway point

Oct. 9, 2007

Grading the Gators at the midway point -

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METRO

Alachua County libraries launch online checkout

By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Oct. 9, 2007

Alachua County Library District joined the UF library system in letting patrons checkout items in their underwear.

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Meyer not to blame for LSU loss

Oct. 9, 2007

The next time you want to criticize Urban Meyer, just stop, please.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Agrusa reveals plans to run for City Commission

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 9, 2007

Although his term as Student Senate president came to an end Tuesday night, Robert Agrusa said he is not done with politics.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

To Senate and Beyond

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 9, 2007

It appears that being president of Student Senate wasn't enough for him. Now that Robert Agrusa has ended his term for Student Government, he's moving into real-world government. Or at least the Gainesville City Commission.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS

UF looks to avenge last season's South Carolina loss

Oct. 9, 2007

You better believe Marcie Hampton remembers last year's loss to South Carolina, but it's a memory she'd rather forget.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

What They're Working For

Oct. 9, 2007

(Jennifer Keil / Alligator) Construction worker Gary Augustine takes a brief midday break from his job working on the Gateway of Champions project at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The addition will expand the weight room, coaches offices and Gator Room, which acts as a recruiting center for future Gators football players, according to the project's Web site. It is projected to be finished in June 2008, according to UF's Facilities Planning and Construction Web Site.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Some student senators give emotional goodbyes

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 9, 2007

UF's Student Senate spent nearly four hours giving tearful goodbyes to departing senators in the first of two Tuesday night meetings.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Football player was treated unfairly

Oct. 9, 2007

Garrett Tyler and Jack Berry appear to have nothing to do with Tony Joiner. But there are moral lessons to be learned from Gators athletes leaving their sport and a football player's run-in with the law.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Golfers come back to earn top-five finish

By Andy Hutchins < | Oct. 9, 2007

UF's 19th-ranked men's golf team had a "pretty mediocre" day Tuesday at the Jerry Pate National Invitational, UF coach Buddy Alexander said.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS

Bench mob helps out UF volleyball

Oct. 9, 2007

While its starters snag headlines, the UF volleyball team's bench may actually hold the keys to the squad's success.