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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Ctrl+Z: Retractions won’t undo previous damage

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 17, 2008

For the handful of Gators who don't already know, the drunk-dial is an irresponsible and detestable habit. Drunk-dialing usually occurs after midnight, expressing some feeling or idea that is normally buried beneath sobriety, shame and instincts of self-preservation. The next morning regret sets in, and the dialer typically tries to deny the message he or she could only blurt out while under the influence.

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METRO

Church on University Avenue to begin construction

By CHANTELLE MARCELLE | Sep. 17, 2008

The postponement of one construction project on the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street won't stop another group from building there.

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NEWS

Correction: Hillel holds grand opening for restaurant and art gallery

Sep. 17, 2008

An article in Wednesday's Alligator incorrectly stated that The Living Room art gallery at Hillel is affiliated with the Jewish Student Union. The article also incorrectly identified Alyssa Drake as the promotions director for Hillel. She is promotions director for The Olam restaurant

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METRO

Historic depot relocated in pieces for park revitalization

By KELSI KRIEGER | Sep. 17, 2008

A piece of Gainesville's historic train depot moved a quarter-mile Wednesday afternoon.

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THE AVENUE  |  NIGHTLIFE

Bar hop right out of your comfort zone

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Sep. 17, 2008

I have lived in Gainesville my entire life, and I understand as much as anyone how small this city can seem. After working in the bar scene for so long, I rarely go out without running into somebody I know.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF law school celebrates 50 years of integration

By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 17, 2008

Celebrations continued for the 50th anniversary of integration at UF with a ceremony at the Levin College of Law on Wednesday.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators kick off SEC play in Knoxville

Sep. 17, 2008

Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.

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THE AVENUE  |  FASHION

Fedora hat takes over fashion world

By ASHLEY ROSS | Sep. 17, 2008

If you're having a bad-hair day, in need of a cover-up for the orange dye that won't wash out of your hair from last week's game or just looking to put a little Humphrey Bogart in your life, the fedora hat is coming back in style more than ever.

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METRO

Activist shares civil rights experience at Civic Media Center

By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Sep. 17, 2008

A founding member of the Civic Media Center returned Wednesday night to tell a small crowd how her interest in social justice at 8 years old led to a lifetime of activism.

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THE AVENUE  |  MOVIES AND TV

Director of Oscar–nominated film visits Gainesville

By JESSICA METZGER | Sep. 17, 2008

Tania Hermida is an independent filmmaker with a vision to show truth and important stories. Best known for her role as second assistant director for the Oscar-nominated independent film "Maria Full of Grace," her first feature film "Que tan lejos" (How much further), which will be shown at the upcoming Gainesville Latino Film Festival, was a product of her desire to create a "road film."

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MULTIMEDIA  |  VIDEO

Rabbi shares kosher pickling

Sep. 17, 2008

Rabbi Shares Kosher Pickling from Alligator Online on Vimeo

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METRO

Textbook rentals offer students relief from high prices

By JENNIFER TORMO | Sep. 16, 2008

Students frustrated by high textbook prices may not be aware that they have another option.

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METRO

MADD official protests review of national drinking age

Sep. 16, 2008

An official from Florida's Mothers Against Drunk Driving spoke out Monday against the coalition of university presidents that are calling for public review of the national drinking age.

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SPORTS  |  SOCCER

Freshman make an impact for UF

Sep. 16, 2008

With 16 freshmen of 30 players on the UF soccer team, some of the newcomers were bound to have to play early in the season.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senate adds three seats, approves $13.6 million budget

Sep. 16, 2008

When spring Student Government elections arrive next year, three more seats will be added to Student Senate than are available in next month's upcoming election.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Hillel holds grand opening for restaurant and art gallery

By LAUREN PETERSON | Sep. 16, 2008

UF Hillel celebrated a day of new beginnings Tuesday.

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NEWS

Sisterhood of the Charity Pants

By Harrison Diamond | Sep. 16, 2008

Feature Photo

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student organization urges support of Gator Party

By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 16, 2008

The last day of interviews for Student Senate positions brought a rush of last-minute applicants who hope to be on the ballot in next month's Student Government election.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Government shouldn’t interfere with women’s access to care

By Natalie Muniz | Sep. 16, 2008

On Aug. 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it is moving forward with a proposed regulation that, if enacted, would jeopardize women's health care by allowing providers to withhold services and critical information women need to make fully informed decisions about their health care. It also treads on democratically enacted state policies aimed at ensuring access to health care for the state's citizens.

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OPINION  |  LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Gator Party not just for Greeks

By Jim Martz | Sep. 16, 2008

The allegations that the Gator Party is actually the "Greek Party" are ridiculous. As a Gator Party senator, I can say with absolute sincerity that this is not true. The Gator Party prides itself on enlisting qualified and outstanding leaders from different organizations at UF, many of whom have no Greek-based involvement.