COVID-19 - The Independent Florida Alligator

Opinion

Politicians altering Occupy dialogue

By Andrew Smith | Nov. 3, 2011

I was enraged by the article titled "Occupy Gainesville, Occupy UF pair up for demonstration."

Sports

UF women's swimming struggling with fatigue from loaded schedule

By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 3, 2011

The contrast between the fall schedules of the Florida men’s and women’s swimming teams is striking.

Opinion

Abortion affects more than one body

By Rachel Crow | Nov. 3, 2011

In Rosemary Daniels' guest column, she stated her opinion that a woman's right to have an abortion is unalienable.

Opinion

Educational inequity a major issue

By Vicky Riquelme | Nov. 3, 2011

Travis Hornsby's column Monday highlights perhaps the most pressing issue facing America today - the gross disparities in academic achievement between students of low and high socioeconomic backgrounds at all levels of education.

University

UF sees rise in number of undergraduate applicants

By Erin Jester | Nov. 2, 2011

Despite a lackluster football season and winning the title of 10th douchiest school in the U.S., UF received more applications this year than last year.

University

UF researchers invent water filter that removes 100 percent of phosphates

By Carter Lyles | Nov. 2, 2011

UF professors have invented a filter that could help municipalities treat waste water and benefit the environment.

The St. Francis House soup kitchen was able to serve meals during a three-hour time frame as of Wednesday, rather than the previous limit of 130 meals a day.

Metro

City soup kitchen meal limit lifted

By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 2, 2011

Kent Vann came into work Wednesday knowing he wouldn't have to turn away the 131st person in the lunch line.

University

Student kidnapped, held at gunpoint for hours in own house

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 2, 2011

Gainesville Police are still searching for a man who kidnapped a UF student and held him hostage in his home for hours, according to police officials.

A UF emergency alert email sent around 10 a.m. Wednesday warned students and staff of an "armed subject" in the Shands atrium.

University

Police issue alert, do not find armed man in Shands atrium

By Meredith Rutland | Nov. 2, 2011

UF emailed an emergency alert shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday warning of an armed suspect in the Shands at UF atrium.

Otis Britt, owner of Gator Dawgs on West University Avenue, turns off the open sign at the front of the restaurant. Gator Dawgs will officially close Sunday.

Metro

Gator Dawgs to close for good

By Clare Lennon | Nov. 2, 2011

Otis Britt doesn't like sad endings.

News

Volunteer opportunities in November

By Emily Culclasure | Nov. 2, 2011

November is already here, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, there is no better way to show your thanks than to give back to your community.

News

Introduction to beer cocktails

By Caitlyn Finnegan | Nov. 2, 2011

No longer reserved for Jager and sake bombs, the realm of beer cocktails has expanded to include a variety of mixtures and is a great way to incorporate your favorite brew into your next night of barhopping.

After switching from defensive tackle to defensive end in fall camp, sophomore Sharrif Floyd is starting to become acclimated to his new position. He had eight tackles, including two for loss, against UGA.

Sports

Notebook: Floyd becoming comfortable in new role at defensive end

Nov. 2, 2011

Sharrif Floyd is starting to hit his stride coming off the edge.

Florida coach Billy Donovan had to talk to his son before confirming an exhibition between UF and his school, Catholic University.

News

Donovan, son to square off in exhibition home game tonight

By JOHN BOOTHE | Nov. 2, 2011

Entering his 16th season with the Gators, Billy Donovan has shared the court with thousands of opposing players, fellow coaches and former colleagues.