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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Watching What You Say

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 15, 2011

It’s common knowledge that when someone says something like, “No offense, but...” he or she is about to contradict him or herself. After watching a YouTube video making the rounds this week, we’re beginning to see those phrases as red flags. We’re talking about the video University of California — Los Angeles student Alexandra Wallace posted disparaging Asians she saw talking on phones in the school library.

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METRO

Commission asks county manager to create 2012 budget

By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 15, 2011

To get the budget season started, the Alachua County Commission decided Tuesday to ask County Manager Randall Reid to create a possible budget for 2012.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF study finds students unknowingly have hearing loss

By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 15, 2011

When Dr. Colleen Le Prell recruited 21-year-olds who said they had normal hearing for a research study, she encountered an oddity.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Block tuition debate not class warfare

By Nate Juster | Mar. 15, 2011

The fight against block tuition began admirably but has spun out of control thanks to the volition of a few students. When Ben Meyers campaigned on a vote against block tuition he didn’t cast and Dave Schneider on a petition that he didn’t write, I was upset but realized it was just politics. However, on my first day back from break, I was greeted by signs and graffiti stating that, “The block might spare you if you have a trust fund,” and that the fight is some kind of class warfare.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mardi Gras article embarrassing, trashy

By Tiffany Miles | Mar. 15, 2011

First off, I must say I generally don’t read the Alligator because, overall, I find its news to be pointless and presented in a sophomoric manner.

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NEWS

Kid flicks for adults, too

By Joshua Saval | Mar. 15, 2011

Next to “Twilight” fans, comic book geeks and romantic-comedy couples, children are the most marketed group in the movie business. Making a film for children doesn't take much effort and is guaranteed to make money since parents need something to distract their kids, right?

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Muschamp defends UF’s closed practices

By ANTHONY CHAING | Mar. 14, 2011

One of Will Muschamp’s first decisions as Florida’s head coach has been met with disapproval from the fans. But he isn’t letting that bother him.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Quinn working with Muschamp to lead UF defense

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 14, 2011

Will Muschamp has made it perfectly clear he doesn’t want a coaching staff full of yes men at Florida. But his defensive coordinator has all the makings of a reliable right-hand man, and that suits the new Gators coach just fine.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Smith suspended after DUI charge

By TOM GREEN | Mar. 14, 2011

Florida senior center fielder Bryson Smith has been suspended following his arrest late Sunday on a charge of driving under the influence.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators taking No. 2 NCAA Tournament seed in stride

By GREG LUCA | Mar. 14, 2011

Even before the NCAA Tournament selection show came to a close, the Gators were facing criticism for receiving a No. 2 seed.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators earn WNIT bid, to face UMBC

By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 14, 2011

The Florida women’s basketball team will finish its season exactly where it began: in the National Invitation Tournament.

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SPORTS  |  BASEBALL

Gators look to snap skid vs. ‘Noles

By JESSE SIMONTON | Mar. 14, 2011

While the top-ranked Gators won’t admit they have a nemesis, their adversary from Tallahassee has certainly stepped into that role.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Major selection: security over dreams

By Laura Ellermeyer | Mar. 14, 2011

My mother recently forwarded me an article that listed some popular college degrees, spotlighting ones the author considered “winners” and “losers.” His rankings are not the focus, but rather the article’s topic.

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METRO

Gainesville elections take place today

By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 14, 2011

After all the sign-waving, door-knocking and hand-shaking, election day has finally arrived.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS LACROSSE

Gators out to avenge 2010 loss to Raiders at home

By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 14, 2011

For the second time this season, the No. 10 Gators are not only out for a win. They are looking for redemption.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Empathy Lesson: Suggestions for approaching a disaster

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 14, 2011

Our hearts go out to the nation of Japan, which is coping with a natural disaster combined with a nuclear threat, the likes of which it has never seen. Most of us have witnessed the horrific images of the damage in the wake of this confluence of problems, be it via Internet, television or newspaper.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF faculty members weigh in on nuclear threat in Japan

By Morgan Watkins | Mar. 14, 2011

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan Friday left several nuclear power plants unable to cool their reactors, sparking concern about a nuclear crisis.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF freshman dies over Spring Break

By Hannah Winston | Mar. 14, 2011

UF freshman Molly Ammon, 19, was found dead  Sunday morning in Pinellas County by friends who were staying with her at a condo for Spring Break.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Friends raise money for student’s battle

By Morgan Watkins | Mar. 14, 2011

Just three days after learning he had Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 20-year-old UF student Bryno Gay wanted to run in a 5K charity race.

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METRO

Armed men take iPhone from UF student

By Kat Bein | Mar. 14, 2011

Stephon Lewis brought $650 of his own money when he met the UF student hoping to sell his iPhone 4, but Lewis’ friend brought a gun.