The Avenue
Rules of Attraction: when is it too soon to have sex?
By ASHLEY ROSS | Apr. 8, 2009Sex is a never-ending complex. It shouldn't be that complicated, but it is.
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Sports
Tucker's record-setting performance propels Gators to blow-out of Knights
By CALLOVI< | Apr. 8, 2009The ball has been looking bigger to Preston Tucker lately, and he made the ball appear smaller to Central Florida's pitchers Tuesday.
News
One Night Only to showcase international fashion
By JESSICA OSORIO | Apr. 8, 2009High fashion from around the world will be presented at the One Night Only fashion show on Friday.
The Avenue
Lil Wayne is voice of generation, represents humanity
By DAVID LOW | Apr. 8, 2009Lil Wayne is the voice of our generation.
Metro
Parts of Santa Fe River may flood severely by Fri.
By JACQUELYNE SMITH | Apr. 8, 2009Due to increased flow from northern rivers, parts of the Santa Fe River are expected to flood by Friday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Sports
Spikes sets sights on third national championship
Apr. 8, 2009When quarterback Tim Tebow and linebacker Brandon Spikes announced they'd stay at Florida for their senior seasons, the Gators became a favorite to win their third national title in four years.
Metro
Downtown plaza to host free concerts beginning May
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Apr. 8, 2009Downtown Gainesville will be a melting pot of musical styles for the next six months.
Opinion
Tobacco tax OK, but for pot: no taxation without legalization
By BRITTAY YURKOVITCH | Apr. 8, 2009I disagree with Tommy Maple's column that addresses how the increased tax on cigarettes is wrong.
Opinion
Protesters must pool ideas
By CHRIS MOODY | Apr. 8, 2009A recent survery showed that President Bernie Machen has the eighth highest salary of all public-school executives. While Machen has been doing the admirable thing with the budget cuts (he raised employees salaries by an average of 2 percent and denied himself a raise), there is more that should be done.
Opinion
Women who abort deserve rights
By Claire Long | Apr. 8, 2009Kate Cardinale is right about one thing. Abortions are extremely common in the United States.
Sports
Late-game home runs push UF past FSU
By ADAM BERRY | Apr. 8, 2009Stephanie Brombacher was one out away from her first career loss.
News
Marlins' offense clicking behind Bonifacio in three-game sweep of Nats
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Opinion
Projected cuts could close county parks
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 8, 2009As UF faces the daunting prospects of massive budget cuts, Alachua County's own financial crisis has ballooned to a projected $12 million deficit.
Sports
Phillips gets medical redshirt to return for 'final' year
Apr. 8, 2009When UF hosts FSU on Senior Day in November, kicker Jonathan Phillips will be recognized for playing his last game in The Swamp.
News
Students find support, comfort in Pride Awareness events
By PAZIA DWYER | Apr. 8, 2009Luis Velasco Jr. is an 18-year-old freshman at UF. He is studying English. And he is gay.
News
Feminists protest "racist and sexist" layoff pattern
By THOMAS STEWART | Apr. 8, 2009Local feminists protesting what they see as a racist and sexist pattern in layoffs at UF presented the university with a statement signed by about 240 supporters Wednesday around noon.
Opinion
Video portrays misleading image
By Irina Grinberg | Apr. 8, 2009I would like to point out that using the "Harvest of Fear" video as the sole determinant of one's position on genetically modified (GM) crops is to be misled. Those familiar with the movie know that its directors resort to scare tactics and doomsday music, which attempt to simplify the complex issue of genetically modified organisms. Surely, interviewing organizations like Green Peace (who believe agribusinesses are conspiring a world takeover of GM seed production) on GM foods is enough to freak out the average American.
Metro
Inflammatory email may exaggerate farming bill
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 8, 2009Internet chatter has some local organic farmers concerned about a food regulation bill moving through Congress.
