SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Not the same UF defense
Oct. 28, 2008It wasn't long ago that UF's rushing defense was a sieve and depth on the defensive line was unheard of.
COVID-19
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Second Chance: Gators hope for turnaround season in 2008
Oct. 28, 2008As Nick Calathes walked off the court at Madison Square Garden, the feeling of failure began to wash over him.
METRO
Governor extends poll hours for early voting
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Oct. 28, 2008A record early voter turnout has led Gov. Charlie Crist to declare a state of emergency extending poll hours statewide.
METRO
City proposes using GPD to control club overcrowding
Oct. 28, 2008A proposed cooperation between police officers and firefighters might reduce fire safety hazards of crowded clubs in Gainesville.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Substantive discussion of women’s issues lacking in election
By Bethany Koch | Oct. 28, 2008"How much emotion is too much?"
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Election defeat would revitalize McCain
Oct. 28, 2008When I first registered to vote in 1999, I registered as a Republican. I did so to vote in the 2000 Republican Presidential primary for Sen. John McCain, when he ran against then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush.
METRO
Biden speaks to 3,500 in Ocala
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 28, 2008Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden told a shivering crowd in Ocala on Tuesday that he would devote every waking hour to solving two objectives: restore the middle class and reclaim America's respect in the world.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Police talk UF employee down from rooftop
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 28, 2008A UF employee standing at the edge of the roof of the Dental Tower was talked down by University Police on Tuesday afternoon.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Yes, We Van: Early voting efforts pay off in high turnout
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 28, 2008Editorial Board foot, meet Editorial Board mouth.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Nader warns UF students of economy's future
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader was not afraid to describe a future of disappointment for about 150 people who attended his speech at the Reitz Union on Tuesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Student-made robot promotes Obama on campus
Oct. 28, 2008It crawled down the Turlington Plaza pavement Tuesday afternoon, clenching its iron fists and beaming its blue eyes at everyone in its path.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Biased activists are just campaigners
By KYLE MORGAN | Oct. 28, 2008Maybe Graham Clark can help me find one of these early voting activists who are doing their civic duty and helping everybody vote early. So far, I haven't found one on my own.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
What players would say if they could
Oct. 28, 2008As I left the UF-Georgia game last season, two thoughts ran through my head.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Board to vote on chancellor
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008University of North Florida President John Delaney may take over some duties of the outgoing chancellor of Florida's Board of Governors.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Author speaks at UF about boys' education issues
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 28, 2008Colleges and schools at every level are becoming feminized, said Peg Tyre, author of the best-selling book "The Trouble With Boys," in a speech at UF on Tuesday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Sexism not acceptable in any case
By ANDREA WILLIAMSON | Oct. 28, 2008I'm tired of sexism being an acceptable way to degrade someone in the Alligator. Jake Miller's Tuesday column provided another example: He labeled Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the "Barbie Doll from Fargo."
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students offer free computer repairs, software
By KAITLIN MULHERE | Oct. 28, 2008Computer-savvy students will tackle common computer woes until Thursday at Free Your PC.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Senate rejects voting on Amendment 2
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 28, 2008Members of Student Senate voted against considering a resolution Tuesday that would have forced them to take a stance on an amendment on the ballot concerning marriage in Florida.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Running backs lead the way for revived offense
Oct. 28, 2008Last season, at least according to UF coach Urban Meyer, the Gators' running backs were "non-functional."
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Joe Biden speaks in Ocala
Oct. 28, 2008Joe Biden Speaks in Ocala from Alligator Online on Vimeo.
