News
Proposal submitted to set flat tuition rate for full-time students
By Joey Flechas | Dec. 2, 2010An official proposal for block tuition has emerged from the hands of UF’s administration.
COVID-19
Metro
Local Korean War vets to host Pearl Harbor memorial
By Marissa Pietro | Dec. 2, 2010Veterans and citizens will gather at the Veterans Memorial at Kanapaha Park on Sunday to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor.
News
UF study finds mercury makes birds homosexual
By Mina Radman | Dec. 2, 2010While previous studies have shown hormonal changes in birds due to methylmercury, this study is the first to find a change in sexual preference.
Opinion
Darts and Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 2, 2010This is a curious week, Gators. There’s not really a name for it either. It’s the post-Thanksgiving week where most of us grumble like Eeyore all the way to Gainesville, yet it’s not time for winter break. It’s the teaser week in between. It’s the week where professors plague our schedules with one final exam before the final exam. It’s the week where we switch our thermostats from air conditioning to heat in the span of an evening. It’s often called “Hell week.” So, for those of you wallowing in self-pity with your 98-page papers, your double-hand count of exams left and just general longing for the solace of winter break, never fear. The Department of Darts and Laurels is here to present you with your First-Of-Its-Kind-Thankscember edition of Darts & Laurels.
Sports
UF to use Big Al Open as a test of potential
By ALLISON BANKO | Dec. 2, 2010Consider it a test run in the freeze of the season. Today, a portion of the Gators will travel to Princeton to unveil what a few days of rest can translate to in the water.
The Avenue
Swill this: What to drink this winter
By RICHARD STEHLI | Dec. 1, 2010Baby, it's cold outside - finally.
News
Gators fail to overcome offensive woes in upset loss
By GREG LUCA | Dec. 1, 2010ORLANDO — In the first collegiate game on a new NBA floor, the Gators looked like they didn’t belong.
Sports
College football fans trapped in a love/hate relationship
Dec. 1, 2010College football’s bowl season is almost upon us, and my emotions are mixed to say the least.
Sports
Running Through America: Hlaselo leaves South Africa to become UF runner
By JOHN BOOTHE< | Dec. 1, 2010Dumisane Hlaselo’s first weeks at the University of Florida can be best described as a culture shock.
News
Friends, family remember late UF professor
By Alexander Klausner | Dec. 1, 2010Over the span of 25 years, Robert Donald Allison stood in the front of a lecture hall, educating an estimated 25,000 students who went on to become doctors, dentists and chemists.
News
President Machen to work for Gov.-elect
By Joey Flechas | Dec. 1, 2010UF will have a presence on Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s transition team.
The Avenue
Make it a holi‘DIY’: Get local, crafty with seasonal shopping
By Kat Bein | Dec. 1, 2010It’s that time of year again.
News
UF grad pursues pop star dream in Gainesville
By Morgan Watkins | Dec. 1, 2010Sueli Cavalcanti, a graduate of UF’s musical theater program, is recording an album in Gainesville in hopes of becoming a pop singer.
Opinion
Christmas music not joyful to everyone
By Nate Rushing | Dec. 1, 2010I have a confession to make, and it’s not going to be easy. I’ve carried this burden for many years, and I’m not quite sure how to just bare it for all to see. I’m told confession is cathartic, so here goes: I don’t like Christmas music.
News
UF officials happy with alert system test results
By Joey Flechas | Dec. 1, 2010Editor’s note: This article is about a test of UF’s emergency alert system. If there had been an actual emergency, this article would have appeared on Page 1.
News
College of Fine Arts sells voucher packs for local art organizations
By Jessica Kaufman | Dec. 1, 2010Just in time for the holidays, the UF College of Fine Arts is offering a subscription package for six local art organizations.
The Avenue
The graduate: Get smart with cell
By LANE NIESET | Dec. 1, 2010Whether you plan on rocking your cap and gown this month or have a few more semesters to trudge through — and we don’t judge, super seniors — let’s be honest: “Pomp and Circumstance” has been on your playlist ever since your Preview adviser told you UF boasts the highest graduation rate in the state. So, as you prepare for your official inauguration into the “real wold,” it’s time to ditch that cinder block in your pocket you call your cell phone.
Opinion
Power trip: 28th Amendment would set country back
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 1, 2010If the Tea Party has its way, Tallahassee, Dover, Salt Lake City and company will reign supreme over Washington, D.C.
The Avenue
The A-list
By Melinda Cartensen | Dec. 1, 2010Each Thursday, the Avenue is serving up the best in entertainment, pop culture and everything in between. From the big screen to the radio waves, check out this week’s picks.
