2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF’s trend of ACL tears continues

Nov. 7, 2012

The bump Viktorija Dimaite took in Saturday’s practice may have seemed ordinary to the untrained eye.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn shouts to his defensive linemen during Florida’s 14-7 victory against Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Junior linebacker pushing through injuries for Gators

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 7, 2012

Jelani Jenkins has struggled to stay on the field this season, but he will not let his injuries discourage him.

Patric Young pulls down a rebound during Florida’s 101-71 exhibition win against Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday in the O’Connell Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Gators focused on fixing rebounding

By LANDON WATNICK | Nov. 7, 2012

After Florida’s exhibition rout of Nebraska-Kearney on Nov. 1, coach Billy Donovan expressed concern about his team’s rebounding.

President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

METRO

Obama secures re-election as Florida remains close

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 6, 2012

Even after networks started calling the election for President Barack Obama, Florida remained persistently close.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Senate accepts blackface resolution

By Samantha Shavell | Nov. 6, 2012

At its meeting Tuesday night, UF’s Student Senate approved a resolution in response to the Oct. 24 blackface incident when two Beta Theta Pi brothers painted their bodies black at an off-campus social.

Charles “Chuck” Chestnut addresses Democratic supporters after securing a seat on the Alachua County Commission. Chestnut and two other Democratic candidates who won seats on the commision learned of their victories Tuesday night at Cellar 12 downtown.

METRO

County Commission keeps Democratic majority

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 6, 2012

After almost a year on the campaign trail, the fate of the Alachua County Commission rested on a set of bar graphs.

METRO

Trader Joe’s Gainesville location now accepting job applications

By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Nov. 6, 2012

Trader Joe’s grocery store is accepting job applications starting today.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hope and Change - How Obama won our hearts

Nov. 6, 2012

Twas November the seventh, day after elections, America was represented, all of the sections!

NEWS | CAMPUS

The day after the election with Obama

Nov. 6, 2012

As I started to write this column on Election Day, polls were open and votes were coming in. By the time this is printed, very early Tuesday morning, we will most likely know who will be inaugurated in January as president of the United States.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Homecoming is an annual holiday for students, staff

Nov. 6, 2012

Have you ever heard the phrase “Let the Gator Growl?” How about “the largest student-run pep rally in the nation?”

METRO

Man arrested for having marijuana, alligator hide

By Chris Alcantara | Nov. 6, 2012

A Gainesville man was arrested Monday afternoon after police found an alligator hide and a marijuana plant on his property.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Study to focus on affect of microorganisms on stress

By Caitlin Raddatz | Nov. 6, 2012

The UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition will start a study today to determine if taking probiotics — microorganisms that help the body — has a positive impact on students experiencing academic stress.

John Roberts, 56, left, and Daniel Walters, 53, sit on a bench on Bo Diddley Community Plaza on Friday night. Temperatures will dip into the low 40s over the next few nights.

METRO

Cold weather supplies donated to homeless residents this week

By Audreyanna Loguerre | Nov. 6, 2012

Organizations keep homeless people warm and safe during the cold nights.

NEWS | CAMPUS

SAE fraternity house lion gets replacement

By Kathryn Varn | Nov. 6, 2012

According to SAE President Nathan Kenney, the fraternity will replace Leo the lion statue. Leo has been outside the house for about 20 years.

A cyclist cruises down Southeast Second Street on Wednesday night. Univeristy Police officers can fine students $104 to $154 for failing to have lights while riding between sunset and sunrise.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UPD urges students to use bike lights

By Rachel Kurland | Nov. 6, 2012

In light of the recent time change, the University Police Department urges UF students to use bicycle lights for safety.

NEWS

No-Shave November: Not just for the boys

By Chloe Finch | Nov. 6, 2012

The only thing that brought me through my candy hangover and post-Halloween depression on Nov. 1 was the thought of a monthlong break from shaving since No-Shave November is upon us once again.

Safety Josh Evans (9) tackles wideout Dorial Green-Beckham (15) during Florida’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Nov. 3 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Pease noncommittal on UK opening

By JOE MORGAN | Nov. 6, 2012

Florida offensive coordinator Brent Pease is a candidate to take the head coaching job at Kentucky next season, but don’t hold your breath for a quick decision.

Wideout Frankie Hammond Jr. hauls in a 43-yard touchdown during UF’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Saturday. The play was called back due to a holding call on Jon Halapio.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Column: Gators should air it out

By JOSH JURNOVOY | Nov. 6, 2012

Will Muschamp is not changing anything.

Quarterback Jeff Driskel signals to the Gators’ offense in Florida’s 14-7 win against Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. UF went to a hurry-up attack on its first two possessions.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida football taking up-tempo approach to cure slow starts

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 6, 2012

In response to a streak of slow starts, the Gators are picking up the pace.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Freshman outside hitter continues to rack up SEC accolades

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Nov. 6, 2012

Thanks to Ziva Recek, the Gators have to make more room on their mantel.

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