University
University of Florida grads make love last while overseas
Feb. 13, 2012About 7 percent of Peace Corps volunteers are married couples.
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University
Student Government candidates focus on safety at debate
By Samantha Shavell | Feb. 13, 2012Student Government executive candidates from the Students Party and the Unite Party discussed safety, financial and sustainability issues at a Monday night debate.
Metro
Ride home results in car theft
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 13, 2012A Gainesville man stole a car from a man who offered him a ride home.
Metro
Shands at the University of Florida gets new helicopter
By Kristen Morrell | Feb. 13, 2012Shands at UF is adding a second helicopter that will focus on calls from Marion County.
University
Gainesville man charged with killing baby
Feb. 13, 2012The Alachua County Sheriff's Office arrested a Gainesville man Monday morning on a charge of killing his 1-year-old daughter.
Opinion
No Whining: Valentine's Day not worth complaints
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 13, 2012Grow up and stop complaining about something that has no effect on your life. If you don't care about Valentine's Day, why exhaust yourself complaining about it?
University
Law School Transparency to provide info about law schools
By Kimberly Greenplate | Feb. 13, 2012For the first time, prospective law students will be able to see detailed information about law schools all in one place.
Metro
Man killed in I-75 accidents remembered for compassion
By Meredith Rutland | Feb. 13, 2012Jason Raikes, 26, died Jan. 29 in a series of wrecks on Interstate 75. He is one of 11 victims.
News
Journalist Amira Hass speaks on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
By Matt Boles | Feb. 13, 2012Amir Hass spoke to about 250 people Monday about how Israel is discriminating against Palestinians, which she said could be the spark that spurs World War III.
Sports
UF wants leaders in quiet backcourt
By JOHN BOOTHE | Feb. 13, 2012Whenever Billy Donovan hears a dead-ball whistle, he expects at least one of his players to come alive and reign in the rest of his teammates.
Metro
Martial arts facility the Gainesville Dojo to offer free self-defense class
By Jennifer Smith | Feb. 13, 2012In response to recent local crimes, the Gainesville Dojo is offering training to those who want to learn how to protect themselves.
University
University of Florida should denounce biotech company Monsanto
By Dyllan Furness | Feb. 13, 2012A few weeks ago, a mobile exhibition called "America's Farmers" visited UF and parked on the North Lawn. With a mission to celebrate American family farmers, the exhibition offered a pamphlet, a short tour and a video of the lives of these rural Americans.
News
Life lessons from '90s sitcoms better than any current shows
By Olivia Feldman | Feb. 13, 2012Nineties teen sitcoms taught me about friendship, family and being a good person to everyone around you.
News
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in real-life love story 'The Vow'
By Karilla Dyer | Feb. 13, 2012This year's much-anticipated love story is the "The Vow," starring the hunky Channing Tatum from "Dear John" and the dazzling Rachel McAdams from "The Notebook."
Opinion
Student Body president responds to Students Party candidate
By Anthony E. Reynolds | Feb. 13, 2012In a letter to the editor published yesterday, SG presidential candidate Alex Cornillie seriously misled readers in his diatribe against my stance on Florida House Joint Resolution 931 and Florida Senate Joint Resolution 1508.
University
Hazing has no place in college experience
By Colleen Wright | Feb. 13, 2012Surprise, surprise: another hazing incident in the headlines. This time, controversy surrounds UF's own Alpha Phi Alpha.
Sports
Gators hire new offensive line coach to replace Verducci
By TOM GREEN | Feb. 13, 2012Florida parted ways with offensive line coach Frank Verducci to make room for one of coach Will Muschamp’s former colleagues Monday.
Opinion
Can you feel the mo-Mitt-num?
By Matt Schneider | Feb. 13, 2012This weekend, Republicans in Maine held their presidential caucus, and the winner was Mitt Romney, with an avalanche of 2,190 total votes.
Metro
Temperatures to warm up this week in Gainesville
By Benjamin S. Brasch | Feb. 13, 2012Cold temperatures, which started Friday night, will warm up to 73 degrees today and 78 degrees Wednesday.
Sports
Suspended Alabama players to return against UF tonight; Rosario out
By GREG LUCA | Feb. 13, 2012After levying four suspensions in the past week, Alabama coach Anthony Grant said Monday that two of those players — guards Trevor Releford and Andrew Steele — will “most likely” be back for tonight’s matchup with Florida.
