News
ZipCarts to charge $3
By TIFFANY SUTTON | Feb. 10, 2010ZipCarts, a nightly shuttle service in Gainesville, and a formerly free ride, is now charging $3 per person.
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News
Student Government parties debate core issues for upcoming election
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Feb. 10, 2010Student Government elections may be about two weeks away, but the debate between the Unite Party and the Student Alliance party is already beginning.
Metro
National Rifle Association speaks to UF students about second amendment
Feb. 10, 2010Representatives from the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action hoped to trigger student involvement in their campaign to promote gun rights when they visited UF Wednesday night.
Metro
British double-decker bus to make stop in Gainesville
By CAROLINE LEWIS | Feb. 10, 2010A 1966 double-decker bus from London will be stopping in Gainesville tonight to kick off a 10-month tour of the U.S.
News
Candidate Richard Selwach vows to balance city budget
Feb. 10, 2010Editor’s Note: This is the fourth segment of the Face in the Race series.
Metro
Valentine's Day sales may dip
By ALLEN HAYNES | Feb. 10, 2010Local merchants are concerned smaller wallets will mean fewer bouquets again this Valentine’s Day.
Metro
Former GPD officer on trial for abuse of infant daughter
By MINCH MINCHIN | Feb. 10, 2010A trial continued Wednesday for a former Gainesville police officer charged with the neglect and abuse of his 2-month-old daughter in January 2007.
News
African Student Union forum promotes unity for black students
By LYN KRAMER | Feb. 10, 2010Students learned to find unity within their diversity at the African Student Union interactive forum Wednesday night.
Opinion
Student Body should not suffer for Unite Party’s mistakes
Feb. 10, 2010In November, about 75 graduate students showed up to a Student Senate meeting to voice their concerns about a resolution that would tax students for funds to renovate the Reitz Union.
News
Stood-up group protests at union
By Joey Flechas | Feb. 10, 2010The members of the Student/Farmworker Alliance who walked through the Reitz Union Food Court Tuesday didn’t stop for a bite to eat.
News
Art program offers support for people with Parkinson's disease
By CINDY TAVERAS | Feb. 10, 2010His head shakes in unison with his trembling hands as he moves his marker across a white paper, leaving behind traces of blue ink.
Opinion
UF College Republicans does not support animal cruelty
By Bryan Griffin | Feb. 10, 2010In response to Bruce Friedrich’s column printed Wednesday, I must take a moment to point out the grave inaccuracies in both his perceptions and argument against the College Republicans’ People Eating Tasty Animals event. First, Bruce pointed out that I was not at his forum/speech held at UF in October. While this is true, it does not negate the fact that he did not show up at my event, either. Bruce was quick to make harsh and thoroughly misguided judgments as to the intent of the event and my beliefs on the issue of animal rights.
The Avenue
Muah! How to get kissable lips
By RACHAEL PINO | Feb. 10, 2010This Valentine’s Day, try to make your kiss, and lips, the main event by following these simple tips from professional makeup artists.
The Avenue
Wining and dining for everyone
By GABRIELLE FALCONIERI | Feb. 10, 2010The hipster couple: The Top. The kitschy design and eclectic menu shine at this downtown staple with options from pest gnocchi to deep-fried corn nuggets. 352-337-1188
The Avenue
Say cheers, what bubbly to buy
By Richard O. Stehli | Feb. 10, 2010Go ahead and buy the oysters and strawberries at a grocery store, but when it comes to buying the booze, go to a real wine shop. You will find better selection and lower prices. Gracey Castine, of Dorn’s Liquors, had plenty of advice to offer on the subject this Valentine’s Day.
The Avenue
Forget the flowers: Cupid’s arrow works for singles, too
By MICHAEL PERRONE | Feb. 10, 2010He Says...
The Avenue
Lace, Lust and Love: Valentine Fashions
Feb. 10, 2010Lingerie can be the perfect addition, for boys and girls, to a great Valentine’s Day. And with so many styles out there, there’s a perfect fit for everyone’s fashion taste, body type and level of sexiness.
The Avenue
Valentine's Day playlist
By Joey Flechas | Feb. 10, 2010Every day needs a soundtrack, especially the holiday of love.
Opinion
Put a sock in it
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 10, 2010This week, the Editorial Board is taking a page out of Bill Maher’s book and issuing a “New Rule” of our own: Celebrities and politicians are no longer allowed to speak in public.
Opinion
All hugged out: Crist-Obama hug not that big of a deal
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 10, 2010Hugs don’t mean much to us.
