Sports
Florida prepping for fast-paced Marquette
By JOHN BOOTHE | Mar. 20, 2012For nearly a week, the West region of the NCAA Tournament was a tease.
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Sports
Notebook: Gillislee believes pass-protection issues behind him; Manning deal with Broncos puts Tebow in limbo
By TOM GREEN | Mar. 20, 2012Mike Gillislee remembers what it was like in practice during his freshman season.
Sports
Magliozzi leads Gators baseball in gritty midweek win
Mar. 20, 2012For the first month of the season, Johnny Magliozzi wasn’t quite himself.
Sports
Florida lacrosse routs ranked Dartmouth at home, sets new goal record
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Mar. 20, 2012The last time the Gators welcomed a ranked opponent to Gainesville, Florida’s players experienced the closest game they have seen in their three years with the team.
Sports
McQuay, UF track looking for outdoor success
By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Mar. 20, 2012Close, but no cigar.
News
Museum-hosted science talks a big draw in Gainesville
By Michael Scott Davidson | Mar. 20, 2012University researchers and Gainesville businesses have united to get residents talking about science.
News
University of Florida Student Senate approves all committee nominations
By Clare Lennon | Mar. 20, 2012Katie Waldman will chair Student Senate’s Allocations Committee, which oversees money given to Student Government-funded student organizations.
Metro
New rehab center would draw national patients
By Adrianna Paidas | Mar. 20, 2012A former hotel, once a sanctuary for travelers, may soon be a safe haven for people seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse.
Opinion
Marketplace of Ideas: High school students deserve free speech
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 20, 2012We often experience conflict between what laws or legal precedents dictate and what we know to be right and wrong.
Metro
Switching utility providers may not be possible for Alachua County
By Webb | Mar. 20, 2012The Alachua County Commission’s hopes to switch from Gainesville Regional Utilities to another utility provider got a reality check from County Attorney David Wagner.
News
N.Y. may become fourth to provide aid to undocumented students
By Gloria Garcia | Mar. 20, 2012DREAM Act supporters have proposed two bills that would allow undocumented students to receive financial aid in colleges and universities in the state of New York.
Metro
UPDATED: Gainesville man charged with shattering car window, breaking in to ex’s house
Mar. 20, 2012During an argument with his ex-girlfriend, a Gainesville man shattered the woman’s car window, police said. Hours later, he tried to break into her house.
News
Veteran political journalist Steve Bousquet gives insight into Florida legislature
By Kristen Morrell | Mar. 20, 2012Tension in the Florida Legislature and the ineffective dominance of the Republican Party are creating difficulties in Tallahassee, political journalist Steve Bousquet said Tuesday.
News
University of Florida organization dedicates month to Palestine
By Sarah Loftus | Mar. 20, 2012For the first time, a UF student organization will dedicate a month to raising awareness about the daily oppression Palestinians face.
News
Cheaters lessen value of all University of Florida degrees
Mar. 20, 2012Repeat after me: “We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.”
Metro
New smartphone application Draw Something gaining popularity
By Chris Alcantara | Mar. 20, 2012Draw Something is the latest game to take the iPhone and Android application world by storm.
News
Filmmaker John Waters draws crowds, laughs as he speaks of his life
By Katherine Hahn | Mar. 20, 2012Gay actor and filmmaker John Waters drew crowds and laughter at the opening ceremony of Pride Awareness Month on Monday night.
News
Tuition increases could pay off
By James Gibson | Mar. 20, 2012Like many Alligator readers, I have been barraged with fliers, posters and Facebook posts asking me to protest the planned 15-percent tuition increase. Unlike the oft-cited “everyone” who opposes tuition hikes, I am frustrated by the debate.
Sports
Healthier Johnson experiencing increased success for UF gymnastics
By LANDON WATNICK< | Mar. 20, 2012Alaina Johnson has always been one of UF’s most talented athletes, but she is also its most physically fragile all-around competitor.
Opinion
Students should come to Student Senate meetings
By Jenna Goldman | Mar. 20, 2012As each Tuesday night comes and goes, quorum is barely established, with 46 senators and empty seats scattered throughout Room 282 of the Reitz Union where the Student Senate meets.
