Unite Party offers nothing new
By Alden Gillespy | Jan. 15, 2009Jordan Johnson claims that his Unite Party "offers students something different." Let's not be fooled - the Unite Party is the Gator Party with a stinky new coat of paint.
Jordan Johnson claims that his Unite Party "offers students something different." Let's not be fooled - the Unite Party is the Gator Party with a stinky new coat of paint.
Student Government-funded renovations over winter break have ended in the student organization wing of the Center for Student Activities and Involvement on the third floor of the Reitz Union.
An ordinance that puts pressure on bars, restaurants and clubs that violate underage drinking laws is one step closer to becoming law after the Gainesville City Commission unanimously passed its first reading at a meeting Thursday.
Forgetting to set your alarm has never seemed so innocent, especially when a 50-year-old man "morking the mindy" stands in the way of getting to class.
Barhoppers now have a one-stop source for finding the cheapest drink deals and night clubs around Gainesville.
There has been a disturbing trend toward fluffy, feel-good stories in the mainstream media for some time now. In the wake of President-elect Barack Obama's thrilling victory in the general election, this trend became even more pronounced than usual.
Sen. Mark McShera will run for Student Body president after the Orange and Blue Party nominated him Saturday.
Local agencies are preparing extra shelter for homeless people looking to get away from the cold as temperatures dip below freezing this week.
A Wednesday vote by UF's Board of Trustees increased the likelihood that UF nursing students will have new places to train.
UF announced Wednesday that Andy McCollough will be the Interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs beginning Monday.
It might be used as added motivation, or it might just be a painful memory from last season.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Goodrich isn't fond of planning ahead. She said her debut album, "Tinker Toys," had no direction whatsoever.
As plummeting temperatures hit Gainesville this week, securing a bed in area homeless shelters has become a hotter commodity than the SG presidency.
Economic and environmental sustainability were themes of the 5th annual State of the City address given by Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan Tuesday morning.
The Alligator was founded in 1906 as The University News, which was an independent, student-owned newspaper created to serve the University of Florida when it opened in Gainesville. In 1912, the newspaper became a part of the University of Florida administration, and was renamed the Florida Alligator.
I'm on a mission to be more approachable. The rare, 20-second conversations at parties are really getting disheartening, especially when they end with, "You're blocking the keg."
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The proposition concerning the limit of underage students in bars is a good thing in my opinion.