OPINION
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COLUMNS
Vegetarian options should not be feared
By Sami Main | Oct. 3, 2011Why are people scared by vegetarian food choices?
COVID-19
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Consumers should promote Fair Trade with chocolate purchases
By IRENE VAILIKIT | Oct. 3, 2011Trick or Treat?
NEWS
Corrections
Oct. 3, 2011In Thursday's Alligator, an article about John Kaplan's documentary should have said he wanted the final scene to be him giving a thumbs up. In Friday's Alligator, an article should have said that the Florida Modern Day Slavery Museum would be on the Plaza of the Americas from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
NEWS
Opportunities to get involved in fashion industry
By Natalia Sieukaran | Oct. 3, 2011Around UF you'll often find a student skimming through the pages of Vogue or two friends looking at Urban Outfitter's recent catalog — in other words there are many people passionate about fashion here.
NEWS
UF awarded $9.3 million for renewable energy projects
By Erin Jester | Oct. 3, 2011The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy has awarded $9.3 million to UF for two projects focusing on renewable energy.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
High number of ejections at UF-University of Alabama football game
By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 3, 2011Tensions were high at the UF game against the University of Alabama on Saturday — and so was the number of ejections from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
NEWS
Safety tips for vehicle breakdowns
By Kristian Grimsland | Oct. 3, 2011We have all either seen the situation or been in it ourselves —dreadfully stranded on the side of the road, kicking dirt because your car just broke down, asking yourself, "What do I do now?"
NEWS
Music drives Bollywood films; 'Rockstar' soundtrack transcends language
By Caitlin O'Conner | Oct. 2, 2011Friday's release of the soundtrack to the upcoming film "Rockstar" marked a moment of excitement in the Bollywood world. Many critics have roundly praised the album, certainly heralding it as one of the best soundtracks of the 2011 season.
NEWS
French novel adapted into film 'Sarah's Key'
By Karilla Dyer | Oct. 2, 2011Occasionally I like to venture outside of the Hollywood-production bubble and explore what other cultures have to offer in the world of cinema. Foreign films have always been a bit of a risk for me, especially because I'm not always a fan of subtitles, although, my feelings of frustration can be quelled by a truly engrossing story. "Sarah's Key," the film adaptation of Tatiana de Rosnay's novel "Elle s'appeliat Sarah," is a 2010 French drama starring Mèlusine Mayance and "Bitter Moon's" Kristin Scott Thomas. It is an example of a captivating film that should set a standard for all future foreign films.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Brantley injured against Crimson Tide, status in doubt
Oct. 2, 2011When John Brantley entered the locker room prematurely, Florida’s underlying fears bubbled to the surface.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators' deficiencies exposed in blowout
By TOM GREEN | Oct. 2, 2011Will Muschamp said it best Saturday night: The Gators simply got beat by a better team.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: ‘Bama defense stymies Florida running backs; Debose catches first TD in loss
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 2, 2011After four weeks of dominating inferior opponents, the Florida rushing attack ran into a buzz saw against Alabama.
SPORTS
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SOCCER
Barney, Speese spark second half surge for Florida
By JOHN BOOTHE | Oct. 2, 2011Though McKenzie Barney might be lagging behind her conference-leading scoring pace from a year ago, the Gators’ team captain still has a habit of finding the net when her team needs it the most.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Wise fired up after Gators down Bulldogs in straight-sets
Oct. 2, 2011For the past two years, Atlanta native Betsy Smith has returned to nearby Athens, Ga., and barely played a role in Florida’s volleyball triumphs over Georgia.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Candidate runs to encourage business growth in Gainesville
By Meredith Rutland | Oct. 2, 2011Darlene Pifalo wants to fight for the right to tailgate.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
RAs serve it up hot at annual SausageFest
By Maria Galindo | Oct. 2, 2011The Murphree Area has got meat.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Election Commission validates results despite discrepancies
By Clare Lennon | Oct. 2, 2011The Student Government Election Commission upheld the results of the fall Student Senate elections at a meeting Friday afternoon, despite alleged complications with the new electronic voting system.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
SG moves to validate election despite errors
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 2, 2011The alleged glitches of the UF Student Government elections last week and the subsequent behavior of SG officials make Chicago politics appear clean and tidy.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Social Security depletes government funds
By Travis Hornsby | Oct. 2, 2011A few weeks ago, presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry called Social Security a Ponzi scheme and was labeled as a far-right extremist. While his choice of words was indelicate, Social Security is a deeply flawed system that will not exist in its current form for anyone in college right now.
