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As President Obama’s approval ratings continue to fall and he amasses more enemies on both sides of the aisle in response to his invasion of Libya, I am reminded of perhaps the most telling and haunting moment of the 2008 presidential election coverage.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Idol winner Lee DeWyze to perform free concert

By Kelley Davis | Mar. 24, 2011

Season nine “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze will perform at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Monday at 7:30 p.m.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 24, 2011

Spring‘s officially underway, Gators. With Sunday evening’s equinox in the books, we’re prepared to enjoy our weekend or two with decent weather before our sidewalks turn into lava flows.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Middle class, students should fight against state budget cuts

By Dave Schneider | Mar. 24, 2011

We’re living in a dark time.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Dreaming and Delivering: Parsons fulfills potential, continues to raise expectations

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2011

When Chandler Parsons was in first grade, back at Highlands Elementary School, he had to draw a picture showing what he wanted to do when he grew up.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Panteliodis keys Gators’ victory

By TOM GREEN< | Mar. 23, 2011

Alex Panteliodis is starting to return to form.

SPORTS | GYMNASTICS

Pushing Through: Injuries take physical, mental toll on gymnasts

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 23, 2011

From the moment their tiny toes first peeled from the gym’s worn, leather mats, their clocks began to tick.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators roll despite poor second half

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 23, 2011

Rarely does a 10-goal lead and a running clock after halftime translate into a lukewarm victory.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF excited to continue WNIT run

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 23, 2011

Programs like Florida don’t aspire to simply make the postseason; they want to win NCAA titles. A trip to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament is merely a consolation prize.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Gators men prepare for NCAA Championships

By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 23, 2011

After a disappointing second-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Championships, Florida is eager to take on the nation at the NCAA 2011 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Machen names interim vice president of student affairs

By C.J. Pruner | Mar. 23, 2011

Dave Kratzer has been chosen to replace Patricia Telles-Irvin, who is leaving her post to accept the same position at Northwestern University.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Humans vs. Zombies back on after scare

By Alex Orlando | Mar. 23, 2011

After University Police squad cars pulled up to Tigert Hall Wednesday morning, Humans vs. Zombies was canceled for the rest of the day.

BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, left, will lead the Cougars into tonight’s Sweet 16 showdown against Florida in New Orleans. Fredette leads the nation in scoring with 28.8 points per game.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators look to stop elite scorer Fredette

By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 23, 2011

The Gators have faced dynamic scorers throughout the season, but none of them compare to what they will see tonight.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Ethics Omission; State senate president’s actions questionable

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 23, 2011

Hey, Mike, we just wanted to let you know that just because you wield that enormous gavel doesn’t mean people aren’t going to call you out for changing your mind on ethics.

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