News
New Harn art wing to open in March
By Emily Morrow | Sep. 8, 2011The Harn Museum has set an opening date for its new, 26,000-square-foot Asian art wing.
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Dierks Bentley concert tickets to go on sale
By Mina Radman | Sep. 8, 2011Tickets go on sale Monday for country music star Dierks Bentley's concert at the O'Connell Center on Sept. 30.
Sports
NCAA suspends DL Floyd two games, will miss UAB game
By TOM GREEN | Sep. 8, 2011Sophomore defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd was suspended for two games by the NCAA and must repay impermissible benefits received before he can play again for Florida, a decision that did not go over well with coach Will Muschamp.
Sports
Gators must win turnover battle against UAB
By MATT WATTS | Sep. 8, 2011Above all else, one thing stands out from last Saturday’s win against Florida Atlantic.
Sports
Chasing History: Demps, Rainey could rewrite record books
By TOM GREEN | Sep. 8, 2011Linebacker Jon Bostic watched from the sidelines in disbelief, and all left tackle Xavier Nixon saw were clumps of dirt kicking up from the field as 88,708 fans erupted in The Swamp.
Sports
Muschamp's statement on NCAA decision to suspend Floyd
By UF PRESS RELEASE | Sep. 8, 2011UF coach Will Muschamp issued a statement Thursday regarding the NCAA's decision to suspend defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd for two games.
News
Gators forward Murphy reinstated after indefinite suspension
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 8, 2011Junior forward Erik Murphy has been reinstated after he was suspended indefinitely in April, Florida announced Thursday.
Sports
Picks Column: UAB
Sep. 8, 2011Who knew college football’s story arc would take such a mundane turn?
Sports
UF cross country giving freshmen the spotlight
By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 8, 2011A week after a pair of newcomers fueled the Gators cross country teams to season-opening wins, the rest of the freshman class is looking to get in on the action.
Sports
Jaeckel making most of senior season at UF
Sep. 8, 2011Kristy Jaeckel knows there’s no time for wasted chances.
News
Students help hurricane victims through American Red Cross
By Morgan Watkins | Sep. 8, 2011UF students Maria Fitzgerald and Molly Jansen were four days into their American Red Cross internships when they were told to pack their bags and head to Maryland.
News
Meat-Free Mondays applauded
By Eddie Garza | Sep. 8, 2011Mercy For Animals commends UF for implementing Meat-Free Mondays in both of its dining halls to help conserve the environment, promote healthy eating and protect farmed animals from needless cruelty.
News
Public land no good for ads
By Ryan Fenton | Sep. 8, 2011Gainesville, there is a blight upon you. There is a scourge upon us. I am writing of a crime most injurious and offensive.
Opinion
Towers symbolize rebuilding
By Suzette Cook | Sep. 8, 2011I didn't know it would be the last photo I would ever take of the Twin Towers.
Opinion
Intolerance unwelcome as we move forward
By Akansha Mishra | Sep. 8, 2011It was a day of sickening triumph on one end and undeserved heartaches on the other.
Opinion
We are still here; Ten years later, the nation perseveres
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 8, 2011"This great nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance."
Special Reports
Memorial events in Gainesville
By Meredith Rutland | Sep. 8, 2011Stories of 9/11 victims to be read aloud
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Impact of 9/11 spans generations
By Morgan Watkins | Sep. 8, 2011Kyle Mitchell was in fourth grade when the planes hit.
News
The five best tailgate burgers
By Becca Goldring | Sep. 8, 2011The UAB game is upon us and that only means one thing - another opportunity to get your tailgate on. You might think you're the tailgating titan, but using meager Bubba Burgers does not constitute as truly tailgating. Breathe easy, readers! Here are five grill-worthy burgers that will make you into an impressive tailgater in no time.
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Quick tips to staying green on game day
By Jensen Werley | Sep. 8, 2011Gator fans have been forced to make tailgating choices for years: which brand of hot dogs to buy, which flavor of potato chips to buy, where to park their cars, so on and so forth. However, choosing how to be green on game days no longer has to be an issue. With the help of Ashley Pennington, outreach coordinator for the Office of Sustainability at UF, we've got some quick tips for staying green while cheering on the Gators.
