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Opinion
Funding education remains top concern for Fla. legislators
By STEVE OELRICH | Mar. 16, 2009As many of you know, the legislature recently met in a special session to make significant cuts to the state's budget for the current fiscal year. This special session was called as a direct result of the economic downturn our nation, our state and our individual communities have all been experiencing. This downturn led to subsequent cuts to many programs, and it will definitely shape the policies we implement, as well as the final budget we pass during the upcoming regular session.
Metro
Pro–Amendment 1 signs stolen from supporter's yards
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Mar. 16, 2009When Charlene of Northwest Gainesville woke up Friday morning, she noticed something missing from several yards in her neighborhood: "Vote Yes on Amendment 1" signs.
Opinion
Spring Break doesn’t have to end today.
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Mar. 15, 2009Welcome back for the home stretch of the spring semester - a mere five weeks remain until the endless possibilities of summer embrace you with open arms.
Sports
Nelson notches first no-hitter in weekend sweep of Mississippi
By ADAM BERRY | Mar. 15, 2009Stacey Nelson has seemingly done it all in her four years at UF. Sunday, she accomplished something even she previously thought impossible.
Sports
Injured UF squad drops final meet of season
Mar. 15, 2009The injury bug didn't just bite the UF gymnastics team. It's setting up house.
Sports
Dodson makes splash in NCAA qualifying
By MERCEDES MACHADO | Mar. 15, 2009Sophomore diver Monica Dodson knew this weekend was going to be a challenge. With the pressure to qualify for the NCAA Championship on her shoulders, she succeeded in achieving a goal she and her teammates trained for all season.
Sports
UF unable to move into top 3 despite best round
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Mar. 15, 2009With first and second place out of reach, the Gators men's golf team went into the final round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate with third as its objective.
Opinion
UF e–mail fails to deliver
By Ahmed Jorge | Mar. 15, 2009I do not understand how UF has an extraordinary main Web site, but our e-mail service is nothing short of rubbish.
Metro
Amendment 1 activists ramp up efforts as early voting begins
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Mar. 15, 2009As Gainesville voters begin to head for the polls for city elections, political activists vie to get in the last word.
Sports
Hogs sweep Gators out of Fayetteville
By CALLOVI< | Mar. 15, 2009Arkansas pitcher Jarrod McKinney isn't on the soccer team, but he showed some kicking ability Sunday.
Metro
UF Shimberg Center gets $500,000 for housing research
By YVONNE AYALA | Mar. 15, 2009The MacArthur Foundation awarded a $1 million grant last week to the Florida Partnership to preserve aging rental units in the state.
Sports
Doom, gloom locker room mood sums up season-long struggles
Mar. 15, 2009TAMPA - The room reeked of heartbreak.
Sports
Women's basketball team awaits NCAA Tournament seed
By CHRISTOPHER YAZBEC Alligator Writer | Mar. 15, 2009The Gators won't be sweating it out tonight.
Opinion
Comedy Central guilty of boasting bad acts
By ERIC CHIANESE | Mar. 15, 2009There have been a ton of hard-hitting items in the news lately: President Barack Obama has pushed forward stem-cell research, the chairman of the Republican National Committee announced that he's pro-choice and Jon Stewart nearly made Jim Cramer wet his pants. That's all well and good, but I want to talk about something that's really been on my mind. Sunday, Comedy Central roasted Daniel Lawrence Whitney - better known as Larry the Cable Guy - and I shed a tear for comedy.
Metro
Local appraiser discusses experiences in antiques business
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Mar. 15, 2009John Sikorski is an accidental antiquesman.
News
Gators miss NCAA Tournament for second straight year, earn No. 1 seed in NIT
Mar. 15, 2009For the second straight season, the Gators failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
Sports
UF scores another win against ranked SEC opponent Tennessee
By JOSEPH R. HOLZER | Mar. 15, 2009How do you follow up a thrilling win against a highly ranked conference rival?
