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Opinion

Curving is grade redistribution

By Deeb Paul Kitchen II | Apr. 6, 2009

Johnathan Lott ought to get his facts straight before trying to be cute. UF does have a grade redistribution system. It is called curving grades, which literally means you force grades in to a normal distribution; they are fit to the bell curve. Many of the university's most commended students would fail out if they were graded merely on their raw percentage scores rather than on a curve.

Opinion

Acts of intolerance have no place in Gainesville

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2009

News of inflammatory graffiti on the side of a UF fraternity house has the Editorial Board dismayed by such thoughtless actions that only serve to oppress and spread ill will.

News

Summer study abroad enrollment unaffected by economy

By AMANDA HINES | Apr. 6, 2009

Despite the economic downturn, the number of students grabbing passports to head to Paris with UF's College of Journalism and Communications has remained steady.

Opinion

Mean Beans

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2009

With final exams and projects looming on the horizon, the Editorial Board would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to consume massive amounts of coffee and don't stop.

News

Dance-Off

By Logan Jaffe | Apr. 6, 2009

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Sports

Parks, Nelson latest additions to injury list

Apr. 6, 2009

So far in spring practice, Gators are dropping like flies.

News

Hate symbol spray–painted on Jewish fraternity house

By THOMAS STEWART | Apr. 6, 2009

A gray swastika was spray-painted on the side of the house being built by traditionally Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi, according to the University Police Department.

Metro

Nobel winner speaks on Obama's response to economy

By CAROLYN TILLO | Apr. 6, 2009

Nobel Memorial Prize winner and MIT institute professor emeritus Robert Solow spoke on the Obama administration's response to the financial crisis to a crowd of about 200 students and faculty at the Reitz Union Auditorium on Monday.

Metro

Domestic abuse shelter demand rises

By EMILY FUGGETTA | Apr. 6, 2009

The demand for domestic abuse shelters in Florida is up by about 40 percent since the recession started, according to a recent state report.

News

$1M multimedia lab construction begins at Weimer

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 6, 2009

The sounds of hammers, drills and country radio filled Weimer Hall's basement Monday afternoon as workers remodel for a million-dollar multimedia lab.

Sports

Women close in on season's first tournament win

By ANTHONY CHIANG | Apr. 6, 2009

It looks like winning could become a habit for the Gators.

News

Lowe goes eight scoreless in season opener against Phillies

Apr. 5, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - If Derek Lowe had been this dominant last October, the Philadelphia Phillies might not be World Series champions.

Opinion

Media must pay homage to shooting victims

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 5, 2009

Friday's tragic shooting in Binghamton, N.Y., serves as yet another reminder to Americans across the country of the fragility of life.

Sports

UF earns fifth consecutive NCAA regional title, advance to Championships

Apr. 5, 2009

In a troupe consisting of Bruins, Pioneers, Gophers, Cyclones and Hawkeyes, the Gators emerged victorious from the menagerie.

Metro

Man arrested on three charges of child pornography

By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 5, 2009

A former Gainesville resident will be charged with video voyeurism this week after admitting to taking pictures of a woman in a Home Depot restroom in February.

Sports

Merians leads SFC in mercy-rule victory against SCC

By JESSICA ETTER | Apr. 5, 2009

Santa Fe College (21-15, 10-4 Mid-Florida Conference) ended its conference game against Seminole Community College early on Saturday with an 11-1 mercy-rule victory in seven innings.

News

One Giant Leap

Apr. 5, 2009

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Sports

Commodores score 14 unanswered to stun Gators

Apr. 5, 2009

A 14-0 run usually occurs on the basketball court, not the baseball field.

Metro

Man's DNA leads to rape charge

By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 5, 2009

A Gainesville man was charged Thursday with the rape and murder of a Texas woman after spending two years in a Florida prison on an unrelated felony charge.

Metro

Organization collects signatures for medical marijuana

By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 5, 2009

With the hope of putting an initiative for medical marijuana on Florida's 2010 ballot, UF's chapter of People United for Medical Marijuana is collecting signatures for its campaign.