OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
UF endangers students with classes today
By Ryan Brosch | Nov. 25, 2008School on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving should be canceled.
COVID-19
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Adoption requirements shouldn’t exclude gays
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008A circuit court judge in Miami-Dade County took a bold step to increase the rights of homosexuals throughout the state by allowing them to adopt children.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Shmanksgiving
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008It's almost Thanksgiving, and most people can't shut up about how excited they are.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG president should reflect student views
By Scott Erker | Nov. 25, 2008I think it is appalling the UF Student Body president is supporting large tuition increases without any guarantees from the administration that these funds will go toward items that will directly benefit students, especially considering the current state of the economy.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Holidays bring stereotypical extended–family gatherings
By Jeff Ditzler | Nov. 25, 2008Another holiday season is upon us. I believe one of the great appeals of this time of year is its comforting predictability: We watch the same specials on TV, hear the same carols, see the same Christmas light displays and above all, visit the same relatives.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Gators get set for another rivalry against Seminoles
Nov. 25, 2008If it feels like every game the Gators have played this season has been against a rival, you're not alone.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Save your gas money for Atlanta, don't go to Tallahassee
Nov. 25, 2008I know part of my job is trying to get fans hopped up and excited for games, but I just don't have it in me this week.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
High insurance rates for women practical
By Anthony Tornatore | Nov. 25, 2008In her article on Monday, Andrea Williamson displayed a stunning lack of knowledge in any field involving economics, mathematics or common sense.
METRO
County official to attend program in Netherlands
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 25, 2008Alachua County's recently appointed sustainability program manager will be off to the Netherlands this summer to learn about environmental issues.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Founding fathers respected religion
By Warren Rhea | Nov. 25, 2008In response to Wes Hunt, I am tired of hearing the beliefs of our nation's founders taken advantage of. Some were more religious than others, and none was an atheist.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Aquatic Pathobiology Lab receives $1.3M grant
Nov. 25, 2008Florida's marine life is under threat because of changes in waterways, but UF researchers may now have resources to find some solutions.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE
UF sweeps meet at FSU
Nov. 25, 2008As the fall season nears its end, the UF swim teams leave satisfied about the progress they've made.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators hope to keep SEC title streak alive
Nov. 25, 2008For her entire 17-year tenure at UF, coach Mary Wise has had her team in a position to win the regular season Southeastern Conference title.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Mr. Two–Bits retires after 60 years of leading cheer
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 25, 2008There's not much booing at Gator football games anymore, a sign George Edmondson Jr., more commonly known as Mr. Two-Bits, said means the team doesn't need him as much anymore.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators hold on to top Huskies in consolation game
Nov. 25, 2008KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Leave it to the man with the rings to make the big shot.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF, alumni board suspend TEP fraternity for 1 year
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 25, 2008A criminal charge of hazing against UF's Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, known as TEP, has been dropped, but the fraternity has agreed to a suspension lasting until Jan. 1, 2010 for its participation in hazing activities discovered by UF earlier this month.
METRO
Sheet Metal Workers Union protest VA hospital with inflatable rats
By TAWNA DANGER | Nov. 25, 2008Three inflatable rats, each standing 16 feet tall, swayed in the wind outside Malcom Randall Veterans Administration Medical Center on Archer Road Tuesday.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Picks Column: Florida State
Nov. 25, 2008We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are seeing double.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
UF heads on the road again to Bahamas
Nov. 25, 2008If UF wants to be successful in the postseason, then it knows it will have to win back-to-back games at some point.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Obama breaks promise of change
By William Shwayri | Nov. 23, 2008On Election Night, I was disappointed with Sen. John McCain's loss, but I was truly impressed with President-elect Barack Obama's acceptance speech and his resounding victory. I even believed in giving an Obama presidency a chance. After all, that is what "Country First" means.
