Metro
Marijuana legalization debate reaches new high
By Justin Jones | Dec. 4, 2011Talks about legalizing marijuana for medicinal uses are lighting up across the state.
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Metro
Occupy protesters host health care discussion
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 4, 2011Protesters gathered at a health care speak-out event Saturday afternoon to discuss their grievances with current U.S. health care policies.
Metro
Deadline to register to vote in Alachua County approaching
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 4, 2011Election Day is Jan. 31, and you have to be registered by Jan. 3 to vote in the election.
Sports
Notebook: Easley to undergo surgery on ACL, miss Gator Bowl on Jan. 2
By TOM GREEN | Dec. 4, 2011Florida sophomore defensive tackle Dominique Easley will miss next month’s TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl while recovering from knee surgery.
News
Rosario still adjusting at UF
By JOHN BOOTHE | Dec. 4, 2011After spending a season on the sidelines, Rutgers transfer Mike Rosario admits his transition back to the court is still a work in progress.
News
Alumnus pairs with Dave Coulier, ‘90s stars to produce web series
By Aubrey Primer | Dec. 4, 2011A UF alumnus has teamed with "Full House" actor Dave Coulier to create a web series poking fun at '90s celebrities trying to find their way back into the spotlight.
Sports
Florida, Ohio State set to meet in Gator Bowl
Dec. 4, 2011Almost one year after becoming the head coach, Muschamp is finally getting a clean break from the Urban Era.
Sports
Unseeded Gators earn trip back to Gainesville for Sweet 16
By MEGAN WALSH< | Dec. 4, 2011When the NCAA selection committee put together the pool last Sunday for this year’s volleyball tournament, Florida found itself in a tough spot.
News
Pointless prose; Common Reading Program isn't relevant
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 4, 2011What is the point of the UF Common Reading Program?
Opinion
Personal responsibility is the solution
By Travis Hornsby | Dec. 4, 2011I am tired of a lack of personal responsibility in America. It is never my fault. It's always the person standing next to me. There are thousands of people around the world angry at the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans, saying everyone's troubles will be solved if we just tax them more and spread the wealth around. The 99 percent does more to keep itself stuck in that category than the 1 percent ever could. Instead of focusing attention on how much better (you think) our lives would be if only we could hit Billy Donovan and Will Muschamp with 90-percent tax rates, we should focus instead on what we can do with personal finance and consumer decisions that empower us, the 99 percent.
Opinion
New Medicare policy overlooks importance of dietitians
By Chrissy Carroll | Dec. 4, 2011Medicare announced late Tuesday that it would now allow coverage for obesity screening and counseling - services that were previously not covered. Sounds great, right? The problem with this is that the plan only allows reimbursement to physicians and nurses in a primary care setting - dietitians are not included.
News
Clarification
Dec. 4, 2011In Friday's edition of the Alligator, an article about the UF Board of Trustees meeting stated that protesters left the meeting room after speaking to the board. Two protesters - graduate students - did speak on behalf of Graduate Assistants United, after which many graduate and undergraduate protesters left the room. No other protesters were scheduled to speak.
Sports
Gators volleyball advances to round of 16
Dec. 3, 2011For the second game in a row, Florida’s season looked in doubt at the end of the first set. The nation’s most efficient offense was out-worked and defeated 25-16 at the hands of Northern Iowa.
News
Road win at Syracuse eludes Florida
By JOHN BOOTHE | Dec. 2, 2011Billy Donovan has rarely enjoyed any of his 40 minutes stays in the Carrier Dome.
Sports
UF women fall prey to Rutgers' press
By LANDON WATNICK< | Dec. 2, 2011Entering as heavy underdogs against Rutgers on Friday night, Florida hoped to rouse its offense with a little bit of defensive spirit.
Sports
Florida rallies past Mizzou and into second round
By MEGAN WALSH< | Dec. 2, 2011In the first set of Florida’s opening-round NCAA matchup Friday against Missouri, the Gators never saw a lead.
News
Student Senate holds workshop on lawmaking
By Clare Lennon | Dec. 1, 2011The Student Senate's Judiciary Committee educated students about legislation in its Legislative Writing Workshop on Thursday night.
News
Student OK after being thrown from scooter in accident
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 1, 2011A car cut off a UF student on a scooter Wednesday, propelling her onto the car but leaving her without major injuries.
Metro
Deadline to own Paynes Prairie bison approaches
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 1, 2011For those who want to own a Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park bison, the application deadline is approaching.
News
UF reacts to FAMU student's death, hazing investigation
By Emily Morrow | Dec. 1, 2011It has been 13 days since the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, and the nation is still in shock.
