News
Photo Blog: Tebow brings his charity work on the field
Sep. 4, 2009UF quarterback Tim Tebow invited Boomer Hornbeck, of Atlanta, to the team's pregame warmups for the Charleston Southern game.
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Sports
Gators fail to take shot on goal
Sep. 4, 2009A big question concerning the Gators coming into their match against Indiana on Friday was how they would replace senior scoring threat Ashlee Elliott.
Sports
UF rallies, tops Stanford in five sets
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 4, 2009The Gators seem to have a flare for the dramatic.
Metro
City codes may pull plug on 'Pool Bus'
By DAVID TINTNER | Sep. 3, 2009When a few college kids salvaged a $400 school bus and turned it into a pool, they thought they had struck gold; but last Thursday, the city of Gainesville Code Enforcement Division asked them to remove the bus from their property.
Metro
Local women's advocacy group offers grants for nonprofit programs
By Kathleen Birkhimer | Sep. 3, 2009A local women's advocacy group is accepting applications for mini grants for groups or individuals who support Gainesville's women.
Opinion
Student Government should use students over outside firms
By Stephanie Powers | Sep. 3, 2009I am in agreement with Sen. Ben Cavataro concerning the hiring of a consulting firm by Student Government. Why pay $15,500 to outsiders when we have an intelligent and capable student body right here? Student Body Treasurer Maryam Laguna mentioned that non-Gators would have more experience, but why can't SG trust our own students to help in a time of tightening purse strings?
Sports
Biggest test so far is familiar foe
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 3, 2009It's been nine months since Stanford eliminated Florida from the NCAA Tournament, but it seems as if the Gators have eliminated their memories of that game.
Metro
Google executive gives $5M for children's hospital
By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Sep. 3, 2009Good is finally coming from a local family's nightmare.
Opinion
Political bumper stickers are childish, show driver stupidity
By ADAM WYNN | Sep. 3, 2009If the eyes are the window to the soul, then a bumper sticker is portal to the back of a moron's head.
Opinion
Fans should remember they represent UF on game days
By Jordan Johnson | Sep. 3, 2009Fresh off their 24-14 victory over Oklahoma in the 2008 BCS National Championship game in Miami, the Gators are ready to roll again Saturday in the season opener against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
Sports
Gators start tough stretch after easy opening slate
Sep. 3, 2009So far this season, Becky Burleigh's squad hasn't tipped its hand.
Opinion
Cyclists need to observe road rules
By V. Rubins | Sep. 3, 2009Dearest Katrina Lane, Newbie cyclists who use the sidewalks instead of the bicycle lanes or streets are a danger to pedestrians and to themselves. You are much safer to observe the rules of the road, stay in your bike lane or street and wear your helmet while cycling around campus. Your darting around pedestrians and assuming you have the right of way on SIDEWALKS is rather presumptuous. This is the adult world, not your high school back home.
Opinion
Slating brings annoyance, fliers for all
Sep. 3, 2009If you don't have a pair of headphones, I strongly suggest that this week or next you invest in a pair.
Sports
Gators will open season in Daytona
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Sep. 3, 2009The Florida women's golf team will tee off its season this weekend in Daytona for the Hooters Match Play Championship with a new coach and some fresh new talent.
News
Professor discusses evolution of South African photography
By Shemuel Arrindell | Sep. 3, 2009Michael Godby, a professor of art history at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, presented a lecture on the evolution of South African photography Thursday night.
Sports
Worth Repeating: Gators hope to reprise title run
Sep. 3, 2009At Florida, national titles have been reduced to a yearlong drill.
Metro
Court upholds underage drinking ordinance
Sep. 3, 2009In a recent development of Gainesville's battle with the bottle, an Alachua County judge upheld a city ordinance that attempts to curb underage drinking.
Sports
SEC TV deal steals spotlight
Sep. 3, 2009College football is finally back, and the Southeastern Conference hopes to keep its reputation as the nation's best league.
Metro
Alachua County gives $1 million to local nonprofits
By DALIA SABBAGH | Sep. 3, 2009The Alachua County Commission unanimously approved more than $1 million in funding for 31 nonprofit programs in a meeting Thursday.
Opinion
Darts and Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 3, 2009With the second week under your belts, you're probably feeling a little fatigued.
