News
UF grad is new breed of entrepreneur
By Kat Bein | Jan. 20, 2011Taylor McKnight has always been ambitious.
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Opinion
Attack on cab drivers hurts free market
By Bill Roberts | Jan. 20, 2011UF Student Senate President Ben Meyers’ committee to curb free enterprise shows just how far today’s young leaders have gone in rejecting the American free-market system.
Metro
City approves solar panels at Gainesville Regional Airport
By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 20, 2011Gainesville Commissioners gave
Metro
Salsa Nights come to Midtown
By Greene | Jan. 20, 2011Students looking for late-night Mexican food in Midtown on Tuesday nights may find themselves taking part in another Latin tradition.
News
Speaker shares struggles of her Muslim upbringing
By Joshua Jurnovoy | Jan. 20, 2011More than 200 people crowded into the Pugh Hall Ocora Thursday night to hear Ayaan Hirsi Ali speak.
News
Gainesville Commission allows airport to attract businesses, funds bike path
By Meredith Rutland | Jan. 20, 2011Gainesville Commissioners gave Gainesville Regional Airport the ability to add solar panels, gas stations and other additions that will help the airport fund itself.
News
Walker remains consistent amid streaky UF offense
By GREG LUCA | Jan. 19, 2011When Erving Walker missed a potentially game-changing free throw in the closing moments of Saturday’s game, he likely took it harder than anybody.
Sports
Gators can’t be satisfied with wins
Jan. 19, 2011Gators fans, expect to be happy by the end of the night.
Sports
Florida preparing for UK forward Dunlap
By MATT WATTS< | Jan. 19, 2011When Florida and Kentucky square off in the O’Connell Center tonight at 7, the Gators will be up against more than just the No. 19 team in the nation.
Sports
Jump to college sparks change of focus for freshmen
By ALLISON BANKO | Jan. 19, 2011It used to be every gymnast for herself. Now, they give it all for the team.
Sports
Mather shines as Gators face U.S. Junior National Team
By STEPHEN SHEEHAN< | Jan. 19, 2011The Gators hosted their last tune-up for the 2011 season on Wednesday as they squared off against the U.S. Junior National Team at Linder Stadium.
The Avenue
The Boswellians to record first EP, perform tonight
By Tyler Francischine | Jan. 19, 2011For Gainesville rock quartet The Boswellians, the show must go on — even when it gets canceled.
Metro
More coupon sites offer local deals
By Rachel Dubow | Jan. 19, 2011Anyone on a budget can appreciate a good deal.
The Avenue
Microsoft laughs to the bank — and gamers have fun, too
By Andrew Wyzan | Jan. 19, 2011The holiday season has descended into its dark, twilight hours. The hot-ticket items have gone back to sleep in storage, and bottom-bin sales fill stores with the unwanted dregs of the free market. Last year in the technology industry, no items reigned more supreme than the Microsoft Kinect.
The Avenue
Lens Flair
Jan. 19, 2011For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
Opinion
Republicans can tone down rhethoric
By Chad Mohammed | Jan. 19, 2011Over the past couple of years, hot button issues such as immigration and health care reform coupled with a harsh economic climate led to a caustic political environment unseen since the Vietnam War. This dialogue finally received scrutiny due to the tragedy in Tucson, even though the incident seems to be an isolated event rather than a result of deep political rhetoric. It is still worth asking: Will anything change or will it be business as usual for this Congress?
The Avenue
Tune-up could be in store for local radio
By Benjamin Evans | Jan. 19, 2011President Barack Obama’s signing of the Local Community Radio Act earlier this month gave music fans hope for a future of more diversity on the airwaves. The act allows for the development of hundreds of low-power FM (LPFM) stations across the country — something that has been a long-standing feat for industry workers, as many believe LPFMs cause too much interference with commercial radio stations.
Opinion
Only Human: Abortion debate leaves dignity behind
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 19, 2011As the day draws closer to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, a lot of words will be thrown around. Some, such as “crazy,” “insensitive” and “irrational,” will cast broad strokes on vast groups of people. Others, such as “religious fanatic,” “Nazi,” and “baby-killer” will raise both eyebrows and ugly sentiment.
Metro
Tax office gets 10,000th cell phone for soldiers
By Morgan Watkins | Jan. 19, 2011After four years, the Alachua County Tax Collector’s office finally reached its magic number: 10,000.
