News
More than 150 attend the 75th anniversary of engineering department
By Joey Flechas | Nov. 8, 2009When Wilma Smith enrolled in engineering classes at UF in 1941, heads turned.
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Sports
Gators fall to Cardinal but top Wolverines in pool
By TONI-ANN | Nov. 8, 2009From the scene at the center of the pool Saturday morning, it was hard to tell Florida had just lost to Stanford, yet again.
Metro
Locals protest for better wages, conditions for tobacco farmworkers
By Erin Jester | Nov. 8, 2009Two dozen protesters stood squinting into the sun at the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road Saturday morning, chanting "Justice now!" and holding signs that read "Hasta la Victoria" - "Onward to Victory."
News
Film director Brett Ratner to speak at UF Tuesday
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Nov. 8, 2009Director and producer Brett Ratner will speak Tuesday at the University Auditorium about his career.
News
Runners collect $60k for babies
By ROBERT HILSON | Nov. 8, 2009About 500 people raised more than $60,000 for infant health in a 5K run Sunday.
News
Greek step show draws about 1,400
By TYLER PARKS | Nov. 8, 2009A flurry of hands and feet moved in time to the sounds of chants and music Saturday night as hundreds packed the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to watch fraternity and sorority members dance their way to the top.
News
'Entourage' star Jeremy Piven to speak at O'Connell Center
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 8, 2009Jeremy Piven, otherwise known as Ari Gold from HBO's hit series "Entourage," will speak at UF on Nov. 23.
News
Class uses Hula hoops for health
By LAUREN JOOS | Nov. 8, 2009Hula hooping isn't just for kids anymore.
Opinion
Guest column captures patriotic spirit
By Jote Thompson | Nov. 8, 2009Bravo to Daniel Rood for his thought-provoking column in Wednesday's Alligator, "Remember the 5th of November." Dan has certainly captured the pulse of the patriotic movement in our nation at this time. I gasp when I think of what could happen in the near future if our constitutional rights are not restored soon. The Bush/Obama/Federal Reserve takeover of our country has been swift and decisive. I believe the revolution to come will be decisive, as well.
Opinion
Goldstone Report includes firsthand evidence of war crimes
By Christine Schoellhorn | Nov. 8, 2009Because good journalism always tells two sides of the story, and Friday's guest column by Yoav Mor was less than half of one side, allow me to clear up a few inaccuracies printed in the Alligator. This time, let's err on the side of fact rather than rhetoric.
Opinion
Library doesn’t need stricter rules
By Nicola Hill | Nov. 8, 2009I wonder how Don Kershaw expects the libraries to regulate incoming users. Should everyone enter single-file while some hapless student worker swipes IDs and holds up the line writing down identifying information of those without a coveted Gator 1 Card?
Opinion
Republicans should move away from fringe
Nov. 8, 2009Conservatives are like a group of elephants being led in circles by circus masters. Slowly, they sway back and forth, huffing and puffing, only to gain little ground after completing a circle.
Opinion
Waging War: Farmworkers' wages often forgotten
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 8, 2009The closest that the average UF student comes to seeing the working conditions on an American farm is the occasional visit to FarmVille. (Well, for some unfortunate souls, this has become an all-too-frequent visit.)
Opinion
Blue-doggy style: Democrats shouldn’t bend on key issues
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 8, 2009On Saturday night, the House of Representatives passed sweeping health care legislation in what President Barack Obama called "an historic moment for our nation and for American families."
Metro
Shands shaves heads for cancer research fundraiser
By ANNA QUINTANA | Nov. 8, 2009Naomi Piper sat with a smile on her face as a razor zipped through her full head of strawberry-blonde hair, causing clumps to fall to the floor. The haircut lasted less than five minutes and left her completely bald.
Sports
Gators lack big plays in 27-3 win over Vandy
Nov. 7, 2009No. 1 Florida was just a few yards away from returning to its dominant offensive form Saturday.
Sports
Slow start knocks Gators out of SEC Soccer Tourney
Nov. 6, 2009ORANGE BEACH, ALA. - Seven days can be a long time.
Sports
Error-free first set carries Gators to win
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Nov. 6, 2009The Gators have come a long way.
Sports
No-fly Zone: Haden, Jenkins ground opponents' aerial attack
By CALLOVI< | Nov. 5, 2009Joe Haden was missing two things when he started as a freshman for the Gators in 2007.
Sports
Florida will face stiff challenge in Vandy’s kick returner
Nov. 5, 2009Florida coach Urban Meyer appreciates good special teams play, even from his opponents.
