SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Harvin to play against LSU
Oct. 8, 2008Wide receiver Percy Harvin is expected to play Saturday against LSU, UF coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday.
COVID-19
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Orange and Blue gains foothold in Student Senate
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 8, 2008After a night featuring drama and delays, the seesaw of two-party representation in UF Student Senate has edged closer to a balance.
METRO
Free spaying services target pit bull overpopulation
By FAITH REAVES | Oct. 8, 2008Free spaying and neutering services in Alachua County are targeting the animal that causes the area's biggest overpopulation problem - pit bulls.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Voters swamp the polls
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 8, 2008About 300 students waited outside the Orange & Brew to hear results of Student Government elections early Thursday morning, but the results were not made available by press time because votes were still being counted by the Supervisor of Elections.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Album review: Jack's Mannequin - "The Glass Passenger"
By ROBERT HILSON Avenue Writer | Oct. 8, 2008There are a lot of ridiculous band names out there, but every once in a while, these guys will hit the nail right on the head. Jack's Mannequin: genius. It's got a ring that conveys all of this band's qualities - androgynously nice-looking, probably could be found in an Abercrombie & Fitch store, personality of a stiff piece of plastic. "The Glass Passenger" is the vehicle by which frontman Andrew McMahon pans off his stepford-wife rock 'n' roll on, well, whoever's into this kind of stuff. "The Resolution" and "American Love" will be hits on a spunk-rock station that plays your favorite mix of "80s, 90s and today!" But the kicker is a line from "Annie Use Your Telescope" that yearns, "Is there anybody out there?" It recalls the Pink Floyd song: "Comfortably Numb."
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator has lowered standards
By Theresa Sumrall | Oct. 8, 2008I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the Alligator this year.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Party tensions spark high voter turnout
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 7, 2008The first day of the Student Government election saw a high turnout of voters, but it did not come without some polling mishaps and political mischief.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Presidential debates are overrated
Oct. 7, 2008In the days following the first presidential debate of the general election, I had a lot of explaining to do.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Talented freshmen play big role for UF
Oct. 7, 2008Another week, another award for the Gators' freshmen class.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Defense hasn't forgotten last year's loss
Oct. 7, 2008It's been one year, and UF still can't forget.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Personal attacks undermine arguments
By Shaelyn McDaniel | Oct. 7, 2008To UF students responding to Jamie Edgerly's letter regarding her opposition to gay marriage that ran in Monday's Alligator:
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG e–mails should have stayed private
By LINDSEY MARMORSTEIN | Oct. 7, 2008Many people dislike politics because it sometimes seems that people choose to launch personal attacks on one another. It is a shame that politics are being treated the same way on the UF campus.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hand scanners waste of money
By SKEET SURRENCY | Oct. 7, 2008After reading Monday's article and editorial about the hand scanner referendum, I feel a few clarifications are in order.
METRO
Florida presidential pick still uncertain, profs say
Oct. 7, 2008Although a Monday poll showed Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama with a seven-point lead over Sen. John McCain in Florida, experts say it's not a guarantee he'll win the state in the presidential election.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Trash talk heats up heading into game against LSU
Oct. 7, 2008In the back corner of UF's newly renovated weight room, just off the indoor sprint track, there is a cinderblock wall with paper strewn across it.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Three acts chosen to perform at Gator Growl
Oct. 7, 2008Twenty-three acts had to sing, salsa, shimmy or shake for a coveted award Tuesday night: one of three performances at this year's Gator Growl on Oct. 24.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Fla. representatives speak at UF
By KIM LIBBY | Oct. 7, 2008Two former Gators who have risen to political power addressed the impact a new president would have on Florida.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Government bailout part of financial mismanagement cycle
By Daniel Rood | Oct. 7, 2008As you might have noticed, our economy isn't doing so well. Congress has just passed an enormous bailout bill worth $700 billion of taxpayer money. Along with the high price tag, the bill also gives the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve unprecedented powers over the free market.
