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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Marching band worth the weight

By Bruce Matza | Aug. 27, 2007

I am writing in response to Monday's article, "UF band marches on." I can relate to Scarlet Basler's frustrations in being assigned to play a sousaphone after years at the oboe. I joined the Gator Band in 1961 having played trumpet and baritone in high school, only to find all of those positions filled. I was asked to join the crew of the Big Bass Drum, a six-foot drum that sat on a large rolled carriage.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Credit cards to be accepted at on-campus dining locations

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 27, 2007

Hungry UF students without cash and a low balance on their Gator 1 Cards have a new payment option for on-campus dining, according to Student Government officials.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Greek life has more ups than downs

By ANDREW MEYER | Aug. 27, 2007

They meander across campus, maps held high in front of their faces, barely knowing where they are going in the next four minutes - let alone the next four years. Yes, UF's newest batch of fresh-faced, doe-eyed freshmen is here, and they are, for the most part, clueless.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Starting corner questionable for opener

Aug. 27, 2007

UF may be without one of its starting cornerbacks for the season opener.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Greeks must accept some stereotypes

Aug. 27, 2007

I heard through the Greekvine that the Greek community needs a makeover. Apparently some silly television show filled with sex and sex and beer - oh my! - bruised their peach-like reputation. I put together some slogans for them. Here's my top sorority slogan: "To-ga, to-ga, to-gather under the bonds of sisterhood is a wonderful idea." It says, "We're a little formal, but we're here for the party, too." They can thank me later.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Chomp the Vote restarts efforts to register student voters

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 27, 2007

Standing in Turlington Plaza with a plastic stars-and-stripes top hat on his head and a voter registration form in his hand, it's hard to tell if Frank Bracco is sweating from the blazing afternoon sun or the stress of so many excuses.

METRO

Planned Parenthood president hopes that over-the-counter anniversary will call attention to Plan B

By VALERIE JONES | Aug. 27, 2007

While many have had the option for over a year, some students still don't know about Plan B.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Reitz Union renovations to include improved bathrooms, lounge area, offices

Aug. 27, 2007

By spring 2008, students looking for a place to chill in the Reitz Union will have more than the circular blue couch at the first floor entrance, according to one Reitz Union official.

NEWS | FEATURES

Greek life more appealing to student sophomore year

By ILEANA MORALES | Aug. 27, 2007

For Kayla Griffin, the second time around is the charm. After quitting rush week last year, she came back to school this year with the confidence to go Greek.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Florida: Screwing up elections since 2000

By Gordon van Owen | Aug. 26, 2007

After spending the summer interning in Washington D.C., I?ve learned that politics are about as useful as hanging chads, and congressional interns are more stuck up than their do-nothing bosses on Capitol Hill.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate clarifies legislation during summer session

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Aug. 26, 2007

While many UF students left Gainesville for the summer for internships, jobs or to spend time in their hometowns, the Student Senate was still in session.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

University advises students on game day heat preparation

By KIM WILMATH | Aug. 26, 2007

With the season-opening football game against Western Kentucky University set for an unusually early and dangerously hot 12:30 p.m. Saturday, the University Athletic Association has urged fans to find ways to cool down.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

UF soccer opens season with exhibition victory

Aug. 26, 2007

As midfielder Ameera Abdullah dribbled into the box on a muggy Saturday evening, she heard KeLeigh Hudson call her name and instinctively launched a cross to the senior. Hudson delivered a swift kick from 8 yards out that Texas A&M goalie Kristin Arnold couldn't keep up with, giving UF a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Newton to back up Tebow at QB

Aug. 26, 2007

Freshman Cameron Newton will play backup to starting quarterback Tim Tebow this season, Coach Urban Meyer announced Saturday morning.

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Course shoppers strain university budgets, class schedules

By AMELIA BECK | Aug. 26, 2007

It took Megan Fleming several days to add the basic statistics course she needs for her minor. The freshman theater major made three attempts to register with ISIS each day, but the class was full each time.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

No. 7 UF starts season on road

Aug. 26, 2007

The UF volleyball team is back in action tonight - and in black.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Former Trojan visits Gators, considers transfer to UF

Aug. 26, 2007

Former USC running back Emmanuel Moody - who is considering a transfer to UF - was in Gainesville on Thursday and attended the Gators' closed practice.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Tales of the business from a different side

Aug. 26, 2007

If you're expecting me to write some cheesy opening about how "Holy Moses! There's a female on the sports page!" - forget it. Not gonna happen.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Corn based ethanol not cure-all for gasoline, energy woes

By Jesse Butler | Aug. 26, 2007

As we?ve all realized, perhaps too late, summer is ending, and the summer driving season is coming to a complete stop. Considering the price of gas, that?s probably a good thing. But long after our collective finances have recovered from the petrol outlays of summer 2007, we?ll be hearing about gas and more energy issues from a whole host of Democratic and Republican presidential candidates.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Moody chooses UF over North Carolina

Aug. 26, 2007

Former USC running back Emmanuel Moody will transfer to UF and enroll in classes, Moody said in an interview Monday.

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