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Festival brings worldy beers

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 24, 2010

Take it from me: There is no better way to spend a weekend than drinking good beer and eating free food. If these activities are relevant to your interests, look no further than The Greater Gator Beer Festival. This Saturday, for the price of admission, you get ample helpings of food from local restaurants, premium entertainment, and most importantly - unlimited beer samples from across the country and around the world.

News

Student groups meet, discuss hate speech

By Andrew Wyzan | Mar. 24, 2010

Students, faculty and administration came together Wednesday night during Turlington Turmoil, an open discussion of the acts of intolerance that have occurred on campus in recent weeks.

News

Student Body President cited for disorderly conduct by UPD

Mar. 24, 2010

Jordan Johnson was cited for disorderly conduct after demanding that a SNAP van take him to his off-campus home.

Sports

Fontana looks to continue on-base streak against FGCU

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 23, 2010

After smacking 15 homers and racking up a school-record 85 RBIs in his freshman year, everybody expected Preston Tucker to pick up his fair share of walks this season.

Sports

Cornell poses test for UF

By TONI-ANN MILLER | Mar. 23, 2010

On paper, Florida looks like a lock to continue its dominant ways tonight against Cornell, but numbers may be misleading.

News

Rumors swirl around Donovan

By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 23, 2010

Florida coach Billy Donovan has been surrounded by rumors the last few years, and this offseason doesn’t appear it will be any different.

Sports

Hartung joins Cirque du Soleil

By TOM GREEN< | Mar. 23, 2010

Corey Hartung came to UF not knowing what she wanted to do after she finished her collegiate gymnastics career and got her degree.

News

UF honors prof

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Mar. 23, 2010

Assistant professor Norman Lewis has taught his way into the hearts of his students and colleagues.

News

Former Navy Seal to speak on campus

By KAITLIN GWYNN | Mar. 23, 2010

Eric Greitens wants to challenge students to serve their communities by helping those who have already served their country.

News

Student protest group discusses demands of UPD

By Joey Flechas | Mar. 23, 2010

Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin met with the Coalition for Justice Against Police Brutality Tuesday afternoon.

Opinion

Democrats stayed true to convictions

By Matt Christ | Mar. 23, 2010

Yes they did.

Metro

Google forum offers answers

By CAROLINE LEWIS | Mar. 23, 2010

At a public forum Tuesday, Dan Rua told a group of about 30 people why Google should give a gig for Gainesville.

Metro

Inventors spar for $50K

By ANNIE BOGGS | Mar. 23, 2010

Florida’s inventors now have the opportunity to earn a little more cash to fund their creations.

Opinion

So Long, Rush: Web site raises money to oust Limbaugh

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 23, 2010

For most liberals, independents and sane conservatives, Sunday’s passage of the health care bill meant one thing: Rush Limbaugh is leaving the country.

News

Same-sex couples tie knot

By Emily Morrow | Mar. 23, 2010

UF Levin College of Law students gathered from noon to 2 p.m. for a “marry in” to protest the Defense of Marriage Act.

Opinion

Conservatives: Move On

By Will Penman | Mar. 23, 2010

In response to the health care bill passing in the House of Representatives Sunday night, I noticed a friend’s Facebook status that was something like this: “Here comes the downfall of America.” I expanded the comments to join in on the sarcastic follow-ups. “The health care bill is going to kill us all!” was my best candidate for something to add. Then I saw that they were all serious. America really was doomed in their eyes. Welcome to the end of the world, I guess.

News

5,000 gather for SNL star

By MICHELLE PROFIS | Mar. 23, 2010

The event was sponsored by the Accent Speakers Bureau and Jewish Awareness Month.

Opinion

Bright Futures changes match purpose According to the Florida

By Carly Wilson | Mar. 23, 2010

Bright Futures Scholarship Program’s Web site, the scholarship was created in 1997 “to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.”

Opinion

Tug-o-war: Google v. China

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 23, 2010

Google and the Chinese government have been trading blows the past few days after Google finally decided to stop censoring its search engine in mainland China.

Metro

Pepsi products shed calories

By ALLYSON FOX | Mar. 23, 2010

UF’s vending machines will still look the same, but many of the products inside them might look and taste a little different when one corporation makes big changes.