Opinion
Prejudice affects everyone
By Donnie Fields | Sep. 29, 2009The members of the UF Pride Student Union have read the Rev. Terry Jones' column yesterday, but few of us were terribly shocked.
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Metro
Sen. Nelson votes against health care bill
By ROBERT HARRINGER | Sep. 29, 2009Florida Sen. Bill Nelson and four other Democrats dealt the proposed public health care option a blow Tuesday when they voted against an amendment that would have included it.
Sports
Meyer looks to give James more chances
Sep. 29, 2009UF coach Urban Meyer said he has had discussions with his staff on possibly getting Brandon James more touches.
Metro
The Shoddy Beatles drummer doubles as library employee
By LYNETTE ZILIO | Sep. 29, 2009Tucked away in the back of a stage in front of a crowd of 200 screaming Beatles fans, all Chris Hillman can hear is the sound of his drums.
Sports
Alabama LB will miss rest of season
Sep. 29, 2009Alabama's Dont'a Hightower suffered ligament damage in his left knee during the Crimson Tide's win over Arkansas on Saturday.
Opinion
Students shouldn't abuse ticket system
By Liz Smith | Sep. 29, 2009I felt compelled to write to the Alligator after reading the letter to the editor titled, "Scalpers show business sense."
Opinion
Uncertain times create opportunities
Sep. 29, 2009At my internship this summer, one of my editors told me that when she graduated from college in the 1970s, people never asked her what she wanted to do with her life.
News
More than 4,900 students vote in elections
By CAROLYN TILLO | Sep. 29, 2009Armed with fliers, stickers and a Tupac poster, Student Government parties pushed their platforms on the first day of SG elections Tuesday in a last-minute attempt to garner extra votes.
Opinion
Disney gives back to communities with free tickets to volunteers
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 29, 2009If you spend a day helping others this year, Disney will let you into the happiest place on earth for free.
Opinion
New American Girl doll insensitive, misleading
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 29, 2009Barbies have always offended feminists, Polly Pocket probably offended small people and Beast Wars most likely offended the intelligence of entomologists, but no doll could possibly offend as many people as the latest addition to the American Girl line.
News
Danny Wuerffel to host Gator Growl
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 29, 2009Former Gators quarterback Danny Wuerffel will host this year's Gator Growl, organizers announced Tuesday.
Metro
Levy County nuclear plant plans spur controversy
Sep. 29, 2009Roughly five miles away from where the Withlacoochie River and Barge Canal kiss in southern Levy County lies a 5,100-acre stretch that illustrates the natural marriage of land and sky.
News
Students 'walk' from New York to Gainesville
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Sep. 29, 2009Tuesday afternoon marked the kickoff of Healthy Gators' "virtual walk" from New York City to Gainesville.
News
Shands at UF recognized for stroke services
By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Sep. 29, 2009When Justine Abrams started working as the stroke program coordinator at Shands at UF in 2006, she said she had about 530 patients that were discharged with a stroke diagnosis.
Opinion
Pastor's message contradicts Bible
By Clare Walsh | Sep. 29, 2009I certainly understand the Alligator's advocating free speech and publishing the guest column "Pastor plans protest at parade."
Metro
Student-owned company delivers booze, party supplies
By DEREK GILLIAM | Sep. 28, 2009Put down the keys, Gators. The beer is coming to you.
