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OPINION | COLUMNS

Town hall forum to discuss Reitz Union plans

By Jordan Johnson | Jan. 26, 2010

As we begin discussions on how to effectively address the issues that face the Reitz Union, Student Government and the Alligator have teamed up to host a town hall forum. The purpose of this town hall forum will be to provide students an opportunity to learn about the significant issues facing our Union and engage each other in a constructive conversation.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Reitz Now: Students should attend town hall forum, vote

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2010

Remember when Student Government first announced it wanted to charge students a fee to expand and improve the Reitz Union?

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Petty PETA

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2010

There’s no shortage of vegetarians at the Alligator. Several of our staff members forgo turkey in favor of Tofurkey, and one of us hasn’t had dairy in years. But a recent blog from PETA has the Editorial Board raising its eyebrows.

METRO

Alachua County appoints public safety director

By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Jan. 26, 2010

Edwin C. Bailey was unanimously appointed as the county’s public safety director Tuesday afternoon.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student Government copy center to use recycled paper

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Jan. 26, 2010

It will be an additional $500 a year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Forum focuses on recession causes, job prospects

By HILARY SHEINBAUM | Jan. 26, 2010

Economics professors and UF students discussed the cause of the economic recession and job prospects for graduates at a forum Tuesday night in Pugh Hall.

METRO

Hippodrome offers ticket deal for used cell phones

Jan. 26, 2010

The Hippodrome is asking Gainesville residents to bring out their dead — cell phones, that is.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Counseling offered for those affected by earthquake

By ANNE-MARIE KABIA | Jan. 26, 2010

The Dean of Students Office and the Counseling Center have joined forces to aid students affected by Haiti’s earthquake.

NEWS

Verizon and AT&T 3G advertising battle

Jan. 26, 2010

Verizon claims that it has broader coverage for 3G network than AT&T. AT&T's rebuttals don't refute the claims Verizon makes and just tries to change the subject.

NEWS

Levi's 'Go Forth' ad campaign embraces the pioneering spirit

Jan. 26, 2010

Levi's 'Go Forth' ad campaign tries to bring us back to our American roots during these harsh times. But is the campaign effective?

NEWS | CAMPUS

Unite Party selects presidential candidate

By Joey Flechas | Jan. 25, 2010

The Unite Party announced Senate President Ashton Charles as its candidate.

METRO

Magazine ranks Gainesville No. 11 'gayest' US city

Jan. 25, 2010

The city was ranked by Advocate, a monthly gay news and culture magazine.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Commission hears homeless meal limit concerns

By MATT HARRINGER | Jan. 25, 2010

Churches, Synagogues and Mosques restricted to serving 20 meals a day and requires them to have a permit.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Late-game heroics bring Parsons fame

By ADAM BERRY | Jan. 25, 2010

After his teammates dogpiled on him following his buzzer-beating three-pointer Saturday, Chandler Parsons found himself buried beneath a load of Facebook friend requests.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Want to impress at Southwest? Follow these simple instructions

Jan. 25, 2010

It’s springtime and I finally replaced my old grip-less basketball shoes, so I plan on spending much of the next few months on the court playing pickup games at Southwest.

NEWS | CAMPUS