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Sports
All roads lead to Snead
July 27, 2009HOOVER, Ala. - It's a small world for Ole Miss rising star quarterback Jevan Snead.
Sports
Burton helps convince Brown to commit at Friday Night Lights
By ADAM BERRY | July 27, 2009Mack Brown didn't work out or participate in any drills Friday night, but he drew everyone's attention just by saying a few words.
Sports
No. 7: How will the softball team respond to the departure of its 2009 senior class?
By ADAM BERRY | July 27, 2009The UF softball team reached new heights during the last two seasons. Behind the arm of pitcher Stacey Nelson, the Gators went a combined 133-10 in 2008 and 2009, reaching the Women's College World Series both years.
Metro
Show to end summer season
By STEVE JOHNSON | July 27, 2009The UF School of Theatre and Dance will wrap up its summer season by bringing perspectives from Israel, Africa and the Big Apple to the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion.
Sports
Five-star Powell shines at Friday Night Lights
By ADAM BERRY | July 27, 2009The Swamp was full of future college football players Friday night, but one athlete was the unquestioned star of the night.
Opinion
Pill will not ensure immortality
By BEN JONES | July 27, 2009Want to live longer? As it turns out, we may have the answer. A report in the July 10 issue of Science showed a dramatic difference between the lifespan of two different sets of Rhesus monkeys in a 20-year study. The results were so shocking that scientists already began seeking additional funding for another 20 years of research.
Opinion
Florida's policy against text and driving lacks spine
By The Alligator Editoral Board | July 27, 2009Texting while driving is a scenario that is familiar to most students at UF, and the concept of cell-phone-addicted-screaming-girl is a trope that is ubiquitous in our current pop culture. (We recently saw it in an episode of the Jonas Brothers/ TV show, so like, even babies know about it. Don/t ask.)
Sports
Tebow addresses wide range of topics at SEC Media Days
July 27, 2009HOOVER, Ala. - Just as he did last year at Southeastern Conference Media Days, UF quarterback Tim Tebow answered questions from the podium, a spot usually reserved for coaches.
Opinion
Columnist reflects on political gaffes
July 27, 2009I miss President George W. Bush, "Dubya" as I affectionately called him. I don't miss his policies or politics, but the material he and his administration gave me as a commentator.
Opinion
Author’s words distasteful
By KAREN BROWN | July 27, 2009I was enjoying Jon Silman's article about country music recently (Country music offers support, advice for all stages of life - July 16).
News
UF discusses security after USF incident
By SIMON PERSICO | July 27, 2009After the threat of an armed gunman on University of South Florida campus ended without harm Friday afternoon, UF said its response system is similar, adequate and improving.
Metro
Man almost runs over officer in garage
By KATIE EMMETS | July 27, 2009After almost hitting an officer with his car in a Shands at UF parking garage, a Marion County man was arrested by University Police Department Friday.
News
UF allots $5M for construction of business center
By SHAY BRODERICK | July 27, 2009Most incubators at Shands at UF are occupied by newborns, but thanks to an $8.2 million grant, UF is building a different kind of incubator.
Metro
Campaign aims to stop distracted driving
By JENNA EZELL | July 27, 2009For now, Florida nicely asks drivers to stay off their cell phones and just drive.
Sports
Bulldogs give split decision on location of UF-Georgia rivalry game
July 27, 2009HOOVER, Ala. &ndash The future home of the UF-UGA rivalry is still in doubt, and Georgia coach Mark Richt is finished giving his opinion on the subject.
Opinion
Story reads like product plug
By Matthew McCabe | July 27, 2009I was struck by Roberta Roberts/ article on Magic Hat Beers arriving in Florida because it came across as an advertisement for a bar in the guise of a legitimate story.
Sports
Spurrier comes clean in refreshing display of honesty
July 27, 2009HOOVER, Ala. - Let's all take a minute and give thanks for the gift of Steve Spurrier.
