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alligatorSports Fantasy Challenge: Week Five Recap
Oct. 6, 2009Narrated by MIKE DiFERDINANDO
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News
Group holds lecture about free software
By KRISTEN BOWE | Oct. 6, 2009About 50 UF students attended Tuesday night's Mind MashUp with laptops in hand ready to learn about open-source software.
Opinion
Reitz Union doesn't meet needs
By Marisa Kreitman | Oct. 6, 2009I just have to comment on the inefficient services in the Reitz Union cafeteria and with students who are sick with the flu that choose to come to school, both of which I had the horror of experiencing today.
Metro
New equal opportunity director elected
By JIMMIE PAUL | Oct. 6, 2009Welcome aboard. Gainesville has a new equal opportunity
Metro
Former soldier meditates with inmates
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Oct. 6, 2009As they walk into the stark gray room at the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, K.C. Walpole greets each inmate with the grace of a mentor and the sternness of a soldier. Dressed in all black, his head shaved smooth and his broad shoulders fit into perfect posture.
Sports
Prepare for top-notch game Saturday
Oct. 6, 2009The showdown of the titans is finally approaching.
Sports
Embree, Will advance in singles, doubles
By GREG LUCA< | Oct. 6, 2009While Johnny Hamui's attempt to get a second Gator into the men's main draw of the ITA All American Championships came to an unsuccessful end on Tuesday, freshman Lauren Embree was dominant in her first and second round of qualifying and still has a shot at joining Marrit Boonstra in the women's draw.
Sports
Gators get luxury of chartered flight once this season
By ADAM BERRY | Oct. 6, 2009While other Southeastern Conference teams have been flying first-class, the Gators have been the class of the league - and saving money in the process.
Opinion
Student should be grateful for food
By Victoria Shelly | Oct. 6, 2009I'd just like to respond to the letter to the editor written in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator by Alyssa Lai.
Opinion
Student Government involvement doesn't stop at polls
Oct. 6, 2009I hate to break it to everyone who got worked up over the Student Government elections last week, but nothing new happened.
Sports
Tebow returns to practice without contact drills
Oct. 6, 2009Florida quarterback Tim Tebow returned to practice in a limited role Tuesday after being cleared for non-contact drills.
Metro
Former UF employee arrested for molesting child
Oct. 6, 2009A former UF engineering employee was arrested Sept. 29 after police say he molested a 9-year-old girl last year.
Opinion
Burger King's makeover too fancy for fast food
Oct. 6, 2009In an attempt to reign as fast food's king of the grill, Burger King Corp. officials have announced plans to overhaul its 12,000 restaurant locations.
Opinion
People should be more responsible
By Christopher Peralta | Oct. 6, 2009On Wednesday, The New York Times ran an article about prepaid cards and the large amount of fees they charge. Like credit cards, these cards have consumers agree to certain terms by simply using the card.
Opinion
Student Government lacks student relevance
By Mike Belle | Oct. 6, 2009The reason students don't participate in Student Government is that it fails to make a step toward a greater society. Apathy isn't the issue, relevance is.
Opinion
No Tiene Taco Bell
Oct. 6, 2009A Miami man apparently wanted his Taco Bell "fourthmeal" so badly that he thought it was worth a few bullets.
Metro
New frozen yogurt shops to open downtown, near campus
By Estee Beck | Oct. 6, 2009Gainesville has a soft spot for frozen yogurt.
Sports
Brantley preps as possible starter vs. LSU
Oct. 6, 2009When Florida's starting quarterback takes the field at Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, he will have gone through a week of prank calls from LSU fans.
News
Senators say farewell, welcome newly elected members
By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 6, 2009Senate rocked to a new beat Tuesday night when new senators were sworn in and old senators said goodbye.
