News
UF Peace Corps program ranks second in volunteer numbers
Feb. 15, 2012Students who walk into the Peace Corps office on UF's campus often walk out with their minds far from Gainesville.
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News
Rapid weight loss for Spring Break poses health risks
By Casey Macioge | Feb. 15, 2012As students make plans to travel to tropical destinations for Spring Break, many seek unrealistic short-term goals of becoming beach-ready, often risking their long-term health.
News
UF student's website offers prizes for original content
By Webb | Feb. 15, 2012Maxx Yellin is urging people to expose themselves on his website, but he's not looking for adult-only material.
News
Speaker to talk historical anti-Jewish violence at Hillel
By Blaine Krivacek | Feb. 15, 2012The anti-Jewish pogrom, a one-month-long Eastern European prelude to the Holocaust, often goes unremembered.
Sports
Short-handed Gators hearing more whistles
By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 15, 2012A little more than a week ago, the Gators barely had to think about losing players to foul trouble.
Sports
Stalwart Florida catcher has promising backup
Feb. 15, 2012Mike Zunino doesn’t bat left-handed.
Metro
Former officer sued for illegal videotapings
Feb. 15, 2012The City of Gainesville, a former Gainesville Police chief and a former GPD officer are being sued for allegations related to the secret videotaping of several women, some of whom were naked while they were filmed.
News
Voice-actor takes UF classes when he's not busy working
By Nicole La Hoz | Feb. 15, 2012Last fall, Martella began his first semester of college with UF's online business program after graduating from DeLand High School in 2011.
Sports
Top-ranked UF baseball not receiving due support
By MATT WATTS | Feb. 15, 2012With the season set to begin Friday, you can almost feel it in the air. Florida baseball is just about here, and this year, the team has everything a fan could ask for.
Opinion
Season for Change: Alligator endorses Students Party
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 15, 2012We have received very impressive platforms from both Student Government parties during the past week.
Sports
Sharpshooter Jones struggling with shot after concussion
By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 15, 2012Jordan Jones has played three games since returning from a concussion, but her shooting touch has yet to reappear.
Metro
Ocala man arrested on charges of cocaine possession and battery
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 15, 2012An Ocala man was tackled three times and tased by a Gainesville Police officer on Tuesday night after the officer found cocaine on him.
Sports
Horton homer helps UF softball win home opener
By JOE MORGAN | Feb. 15, 2012Florida may be taking a more small-ball approach this season, but for now, Kelsey Horton is making sure the power of the past remains.
News
Students Party is serious about cutting costs
By Carly Wilson | Feb. 15, 2012Our Student Body President, Anthony Reynolds, recently wrote to the Alligator that he "cannot, in good conscience, spend student fee money on expenses that do not go to serving UF students."
Sports
Wiegand, Barry carry Florida lacrosse to home win; Cullen ejected
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | Feb. 15, 2012On a night when last season’s leading scorer played less than a half, the Gators were not at a loss for goals.
Sports
Johnson maintaining competitive edge for Florida gymnastics
By LANDON WATNICK< | Feb. 15, 2012After an impressive freshman campaign, Alaina Johnson has so far managed to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump.
Sports
Poor finish results in 12th-place finish for Gators women's golf at North Grumman Regional Challenge
By KATIE AGOSTIN< | Feb. 15, 2012Florida’s women’s golf team wrapped up the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge Wednesday with another tough round.
Opinion
Student Body president has flawed reasoning
By Sigrun Ahlquist | Feb. 15, 2012Reading Student Body President Anthony Reynold's most recent explanation for why the student representative to the Board of Governors should be appointed by the governor and not elected by students was confusing at best and enraging at worst.
Sports
UF men's and women's squads both in sixth after first day at SEC swimming and diving meet
By TOM GREEN | Feb. 15, 2012Florida coach Gregg Troy is tired of second place.
Opinion
Gatorship offers ‘life-changing' experience
By Garrett Bruno | Feb. 15, 2012I used to hear the word "diversity" and roll my eyes.
