Editor?s Note: This story is the first article in a two-part series on the Fightin? Gator Marching Band. The second part will run Sept. 3.
Alligator Staff Report
Though UF is facing deep academic budget cuts of ,20 million to ,30 million, the university received a record amount of research funding in 2007, according to a UF press release.
They're everywhere: cruising at 20 mph down Gale Lemerand Drive, loitering outside your dormitory; they're even eating a quesadilla next to you at Moe's.
Recently, U.S. News and World Report ranked UF as the 17th best public university in the country. Last year, UF was ranked No. 13 by the report, and UF President Bernie Machen was spearheading an aggressive campaign to get UF into the Top 10. Machen's obsession with the rankings was almost nauseating. Now Machen says, "The reality is, our change in the academic rankings is insignificant."
UF's New Engineering Building was overrun by robots Aug. 9, but neither hostile aliens nor a malicious computer system were responsible for the invasion.
Every 15 seconds, a hard drive crashes. This summer, I was fortunate enough to experience it firsthand. Twice.
For many students in Georgia, hoping for a tuition-free college experience will leave them empty-handed.
In the world of soccer, text messaging can be a very dangerous sport.
Though the diversity of this year's freshmen class barely tops last year's, UF President Bernie Machen said he's satisfied with the slight improvement.
A cardboard pizza box roasting in the oven might not be as uncommon as you would think.
With students flooding back into Gainesville for the start of a new school year, businesses and city leaders alike are relishing in yet another stable year for the local economy.
Getting a foot in the door of one of the 11 state universities next year may be harder than ever this year.
Addie Grikstas couldn't stand to look at the needle. But knowing of Gainesville's more than week-long critical blood shortage, Grikstas turned her head, extended her arm and waited for the prick.
During his State of the University Address at the Faculty Senate meeting Thursday, UF President Bernie Machen highlighted the continuing need for more funding, UF's research success and other obstacles facing UF this year.
There was no lack of police officers at Rue Bar on Thursday night, but the music was off and no drinks were served.
The UF volleyball team is back in action tonight - and in black.
New year, new you, new things for the Alligator editorial board to complain about.
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