News
UF professor reinstated after faculty union challenges layoff
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 26, 2009It took one sentence to lay her off and one more to reinstate her.
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News
Disappointing season leaves questions for future
Mar. 26, 2009For what most considered to be a meaningless game during the middle of the NCAA Tournament, the scene in the UF locker room looked like anything but.
Sports
Den Dekker carries leadoff success into 'Bama series
Mar. 26, 2009Junior center fielder Matt den Dekker had always been a do-it-all player in his first two seasons at UF, but coach Kevin O'Sullivan has managed to find new ways for the preseason All-American to make an impact on the team.
Metro
Board discusses probable tuition increase
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 26, 2009Florida's Board of Governors discussed upcoming slashes in the budget of Florida's 11 public universities and the happenings of Florida's legislative session in the final meetings of a two-day session on Thursday.
Metro
Board of Governor completes 2–day meeting session
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Mar. 25, 2009The Board of Governors will conclude its two-day set of meetings in Tallahassee today after discussing on Wednesday the impact Florida's 11 public universities have on the state's economy.
Metro
SPJ rescinds Ocala Mag. awards amid plagiarism charges
Mar. 25, 2009Amid accusations of plagiarism, the North Central Florida Society of Professional Journalists Professional Chapter decided Wednesday to rescind awards given to the former editor of Ocala Magazine.
News
Business and nursing colleges release cut proposals
By THOMAS STEWART | Mar. 25, 2009The colleges of Nursing and Business Administration released their 10-percent budget-cut proposals on Wednesday.
The Avenue
Fashioning Kimono: Now on display at the Harn Museum of Art
By Mae Basiratmand | Mar. 25, 2009A flurry of colors and designs ranging from cartoon floral prints to men on fishing boats adorn the kimonos now on display at the Harn Museum. One "little boy kimono" is embellished with images of battle ships and airplanes flying over water, which signifies the mark of World War II. Many of the women's kimonos display vibrant colors and geometric shapes. These were to mimic the idea of "art deco," influenced from Western culture. Fashioning Kimono, the exhibit flaunting numerous types of kimonos, dates from the late 19th century to early 20th century.
Sports
Locke throws two innings in return appearance
By CALLOVI< | Mar. 25, 2009Almost two months after being kicked off UF's baseball team, Stephen Locke was officially allowed back on the team Tuesday.
Opinion
Religion program at UF strong, does not deserve to be cut
By The Society of Academic Religous Studies | Mar. 25, 2009The budget cut proposal presented by CLAS last week targeted the Department of Religion as one of the programs set for a substantial cut, threatening its future as a viable program. Founded in 1946, the Department of Religion at UF is an undeniably strong program dedicated and essential to the ideals of a liberal arts education.
Metro
Gainesville restaurant not closing from bad business
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Mar. 25, 2009The 43rd Street Deli added its 13th Street location to a growing list of businesses closing in Gainesville, but the restaurant isn't suffering the same plight as those buckling under financial strain.
News
8th annual Vegfest hopes to attract 1,000 with free food
By JESSICA OSORIO | Mar. 25, 2009Animal Activists of Alachua is hosting its eighth annual VegFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Plaza of the Americas.
Sports
Young UF squad turns in best performance of season
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 25, 2009In 2008, the Gators had national-championship aspirations while winning the Southeastern Conference, but after the season, the team, which was full of seniors, was dismantled.
Opinion
New call center will offer opportunity to locals
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 25, 2009While economic uncertainty runs rampant in north Central Florida, one major corporation's consolidation of offices will soon heat up an otherwise stagnant Gainesville job market.
Opinion
UF needs to fix scholarship practices
By JOHNATHAN LOTT | Mar. 25, 2009People have spent the past few days filling this paper with complaints about the budget cuts. Admittedly, the cuts are controversial and probably imperfect, but you have to make sacrifices when there's no money available. For those of us who are already here, there's not much to do other than accept it.
Opinion
Amazin’ Fruit
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 25, 2009A growing phenomenon sweeping the nation promises to trick your taste buds into thinking sour treats have magically turned sweet - all with one little "miracle fruit."
Sports
Tebow takes snaps under center, tries out pro-style offense
Mar. 25, 2009Tim Tebow found himself in an unfamiliar position when the Gators opened practice Wednesday.
Sports
Seniors to end career at NCAA Championships
By MERCEDES MACHADO | Mar. 25, 2009Senior swimmer Rex Tullius has a positive mindset for the next three days.
