News
Zombie preparedness plan removed from Web site
By Andrew Wyzan | Oct. 5, 2009When the living dead rise from the grave, Doug Johnson will be ready for them.
COVID-19
The Avenue
UF grad, author signs copies of "chick-lit" novel
By MOLLY BRUCE | Oct. 5, 2009Families with young children, hip 20-somethings, grandparents and even a few furry four-legged friends gathered for wine tastings, hor d'oeuvres and the chance to meet Kristin Harmel, international selling author, in Orlando on Friday.
Opinion
Free food shouldn't be stale
By Alyssa Lai | Oct. 5, 2009While a college student appreciates anything complimentary, it certainly does not mean our standards of food are any lower than the average person. Last year, I remember walking on Turlington Plaza after my morning class and grabbing a free hot dog and soda, graciously provided by a local church. For a college student, anything that is not Ramen noodles or mac 'n cheese and is also free is as good as a New York strip steak.
Metro
Hippodrome's costume sale draws large crowds
By RENEE MONTALTO | Oct. 4, 2009The costumes ranged in price from 5 cents to $500,000 - non-negotiable - at the Hippodrome State Theatre's costume sale Saturday and Sunday.
Metro
Pit Bull Awareness Day brings owners together
By Laura Montalto | Oct. 4, 2009Pit bulls and people were in abundance on Sunday at the West End Animal Hospital on Newberry Road.
Opinion
Democrats must compromise with opposition
By Tyler Horvath | Oct. 4, 2009The latest installment in the Democratic Party's disappointing slew of failures occurred Tuesday when the public option for health insurance was voted down in the Senate Finance Committee. Five Democrats joined the Republicans in voting the option into oblivion.
Sports
Tebow asymptomatic but still not cleared for practice
By CALLOVI< | Oct. 4, 2009Quarterback Tim Tebow still has not been cleared to practice after suffering a concussion against Kentucky on Sept. 26.
Metro
City to share tips for fire prevention week
By RENEE MONTALTO | Oct. 4, 2009Gainesville's version of National Fire Prevention Week kicked off Sunday as a way to show people how to keep homes safe and avoid burns.
Opinion
SG politics not surprising
By Joyce Dewsbury | Oct. 4, 2009It was disheartening to read the article "Records reveal SG criminal charges" in the Sept. 29 issue of the Alligator. However, given the many shenanigans that have occurred during student elections and the various behaviors on the part of different party members in the past, it is not surprising. For a long time I have felt that participation in Student Government is an interesting training ground for later activity in local, state, or national elections or offices.
Metro
Fire Rescue gives tips to kids for Halloween safety
By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Oct. 4, 2009It took Pat Dean about an hour to get ready Saturday night.
News
SG parties respond to low turnout
By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 4, 2009There are 14 million reasons why students should have voted in this fall's Student Government elections.
Metro
Festival gives out more than 100 international beers
By MARIA PIQUET | Oct. 4, 2009A 20-foot inflatable Red Stag bottle stood out among throngs of blue, white, gold and green canopies to show newcomers where to go.
Metro
About 4,500 attend local Pride Parade
By Jared Misner | Oct. 4, 2009University Avenue was quiet with only the sound of the sporadic train of speeding cars breaking the silence of an unusually warm October afternoon-until 1:09 p.m.
Metro
Dove World Outreach Center protests festival
Oct. 4, 200912:30 p.m.: Across from Fran Ingram lies a pile of white signs that read, "Homo leads to Hell" and "God loves you, but…"
Metro
Florida Best Buddies sees lack of community support
By KRISTEN BOWE | Oct. 4, 2009Stand in a grocery store freezer - 140 points. Steal candy from a child - 40 points.
News
Printmakers guild debuts student prints
By MOLLIE LAMERIE | Oct. 4, 2009The girl with the bloodred lips and blond hair raises her legs seductively into the air.
