Metro
Recent grads work behind the scenes of local races
By Meredith Rutland | Mar. 24, 2011Eric Conrad and Bryan Griffin go head-to head in the Gainesville City Commission run-off election.
COVID-19
Metro
Sonic Drive-In reopens Gainesville franchise
By Elliot Evans | Mar. 24, 2011For Gainesville residents who missed out on the fun of drive-in dining for the past three years, it’s time to rejoice.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 24, 2011Spring‘s officially underway, Gators. With Sunday evening’s equinox in the books, we’re prepared to enjoy our weekend or two with decent weather before our sidewalks turn into lava flows.
News
Middle class, students should fight against state budget cuts
By Dave Schneider | Mar. 24, 2011We’re living in a dark time.
News
Idol winner Lee DeWyze to perform free concert
By Kelley Davis | Mar. 24, 2011Season nine “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze will perform at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Opinion
Obama negatively reshaping America
By Bob Minchin | Mar. 24, 2011As President Obama’s approval ratings continue to fall and he amasses more enemies on both sides of the aisle in response to his invasion of Libya, I am reminded of perhaps the most telling and haunting moment of the 2008 presidential election coverage.
News
Dreaming and Delivering: Parsons fulfills potential, continues to raise expectations
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2011When Chandler Parsons was in first grade, back at Highlands Elementary School, he had to draw a picture showing what he wanted to do when he grew up.
Sports
Panteliodis keys Gators’ victory
By TOM GREEN< | Mar. 23, 2011Alex Panteliodis is starting to return to form.
Sports
Pushing Through: Injuries take physical, mental toll on gymnasts
By ALLISON BANKO | Mar. 23, 2011From the moment their tiny toes first peeled from the gym’s worn, leather mats, their clocks began to tick.
Sports
Gators roll despite poor second half
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Mar. 23, 2011Rarely does a 10-goal lead and a running clock after halftime translate into a lukewarm victory.
Sports
UF excited to continue WNIT run
By MATT WATTS< | Mar. 23, 2011Programs like Florida don’t aspire to simply make the postseason; they want to win NCAA titles. A trip to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament is merely a consolation prize.
Sports
Gators men prepare for NCAA Championships
By MELISSA PENDER< | Mar. 23, 2011After a disappointing second-place finish in the Southeastern Conference Championships, Florida is eager to take on the nation at the NCAA 2011 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships.
News
Machen names interim vice president of student affairs
By C.J. Pruner | Mar. 23, 2011Dave Kratzer has been chosen to replace Patricia Telles-Irvin, who is leaving her post to accept the same position at Northwestern University.
News
Humans vs. Zombies back on after scare
By Alex Orlando | Mar. 23, 2011After University Police squad cars pulled up to Tigert Hall Wednesday morning, Humans vs. Zombies was canceled for the rest of the day.
News
Gators look to stop elite scorer Fredette
By GREG LUCA< | Mar. 23, 2011The Gators have faced dynamic scorers throughout the season, but none of them compare to what they will see tonight.
Enterprise
UF students help unemployed become marketable
By Skylar Ramsey | Mar. 23, 2011UF students conducted mock interviews and revised resumes for 25 unemployed Gainesville residents Wednesday in order to help them become competitive job applicants.
Opinion
Lack of funds could prove disastrous
By Chad Mohammad | Mar. 23, 2011The devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami that struck Japan earlier this month reminded us all of the ever-present danger of natural disasters and, more importantly, of the need for us to be as well prepared for them as possible — both as a society and as individuals.
The Avenue
Chatting with pop culture essayist Chuck Klosterman
By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 23, 2011Pop culture essayist Chuck Klosterman, author of books like "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto" and "Killing Yourself to To Live," will speak at 8 p.m. March 30 at the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Student Union.
The Avenue
A local tour of three alternative religions
By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 23, 2011College is a time for change and the mill of experiences, realizations and revelations. While it probably doesn’t bother most people when they change their majors, course schedules or political affiliations, what about when someone changes his or her faith?
The Avenue
Musician Rachel Goodrich to perform at The Laboratory
By Benjamin Evans | Mar. 23, 2011For the last six years, Miami-based folk musician Rachel Goodrich has played quirky pop songs with her band, charming audiences by strumming a ukulele or guitar and bringing smiles to faces by doing kazoo riffs.
