2 - The Independent Florida Alligator

When Billy Donovan first came to Florida in 1996, athletics director Jeremy Foley asked the 30-year-old coach how many 20-win seasons the Gators had in school history.

Kentucky coach John Calipari is already directing his team’s focus away from its position in the SEC East race and toward its eventual seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Coaches eyeing postseason

By GREG LUCA | Feb. 14, 2011

With the regular season winding down and the Southeastern Conference and NCAA tournaments fast approaching, a few coaches are changing their focus.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF Student Government parties raise thousands for campaigns

By Hannah Winston | Feb. 14, 2011

The Progress Party and the Unite Party will battle at the polls Feb. 22 and 23 for UF student votes, but for now they’ll have to fight with their bank accounts.

METRO

Deputy gets run over trying to stop thief

By Kat Bein | Feb. 14, 2011

The only thing standing between Lounetta Watkins and freedom was Sheriff’s deputy Mike Rodenwoldt, but it didn’t stop her from pushing the pedal to the metal Sunday.

NEWS | FEATURES

Chocolate shop owner creates beer-flavored marshmallow

By Shelley Greenspan | Feb. 14, 2011

We’ve all enjoyed s’mores and drinks around a fire, but until now, the dessert and the beverage have stood alone.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

Student Body leaders, UF officials weigh in on concealed weapons bill

By Alexander Klausner | Feb. 14, 2011

The Florida legislature’s warning shot regarding a bill that would allow guns on college campuses has caused a commotion at UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Family, friends mourn deaths of two UF students

By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 14, 2011

Michael Pirie died Saturday trying to save his club president and friend, Grant Lockenbach.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Valentine weddings promote gay rights

By Morgan Watkins | Feb. 14, 2011

Before a flower-covered arch in Smathers Library, Juan and Casey joined hands on Monday afternoon and were married as valentines.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Fellow motorists deserve drivers’ full attention on the road

By Chris Wood | Feb. 14, 2011

As I rode my motorcycle home from class today, the cars in the lane next to me and I approached a red light.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF students volunteer with the Footprints program to help sick children

By Haley Doloboff | Feb. 14, 2011

From the hallway you can hear the laughter of children at play, but these sounds are not typically heard in this building.

NEWS | FEATURES

Gainesville man's Parkour skills featured on "Jump City: Seattle"

By Britney Guertin | Feb. 14, 2011

Gainesville resident Drew Drechsel will be sitting in Mother’s Pub and Grill today, watching himself on G4’s premiere of “Jump City: Seattle.”

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF barbershop group perform Valentine's Day serenades

By Sundai Weston | Feb. 14, 2011

While Randy Burford was working behind the desk at the post office, ready to help the long line of people, four men wearing flashy blue and orange suits walked in and sang the words, “I’ll be loving you always” to him.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Pick Our Poison: Federal budget debate involves financial aid

Feb. 14, 2011

As our leaders in Washington know, something’s got to give when it comes to higher education. Both sides of the aisle have marched their preferred program up the steps to the guillotine, and we’re waiting to see which one gets a nice shave.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Recycling proves wasteful in long term

By Laura Ellermeyer | Feb. 14, 2011

As usual, I will play devil’s advocate. This week’s topic: recycling.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Feat Photo: Chemistry Of Love

By Dana Burke | Feb. 14, 2011

Students could either paint their own flask or buy a pre-painted one for $3 to fill with flowers in honor of Valentine’s Day.

NEWS | FEATURES

US Secretary of Education discusses Obama's budget plan

By ALLISON BANKO | Feb. 14, 2011

President Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget proposal Sunday at a science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused middle school.

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