News
Paralyzed hockey player Travis Roy speaks at UF
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Nov. 13, 2008In the time it takes to put on a pair of shoes, Travis Roy's collegiate career as a hockey player was over.
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Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 13, 2008What better way to kick off a weekend featuring a game against South Carolina than to tackle a program being instated because of the caliber of our opponent? First, we're going to give a we-care-that-you-care LAUREL to UF First Lady Chris Machen and her safety program Gator Watch. If you haven't heard about it already, this program starts this weekend and is meant to prevent UF students from getting caught up in drunken trouble. No, the administration isn't pegging us all as drunkards; they just want to make sure that we go about our game day business free of trips to the Shands at UF emergency room.
Sports
Wildcats' formidable blocking causes concern
Nov. 13, 2008With UF sitting all alone atop the Southeastern Conference standings, it would be bold to suggest the No. 12 Gators have a tough time matching up with anything the conference throws at them.
News
Domestic violence victim speaks at exhibition opening
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 13, 2008When she came to give her testimony, Kelli couldn't express the significance of the past 14 years in her life.
Sports
Gamecocks hold key to Gators' season
Nov. 13, 2008The UF-South Carolina game usually isn't the most hyped contest on the Gators' schedule, but maybe it should be.
News
Calathes cleared of wrongdoing in online poker investigation
Nov. 13, 2008An athletic department's investigation into possible wrongdoing by UF guard Nick Calathes turned up with no NCAA violations after Calathes reportedly loss $600 betting on online poker, Yahoo!Sports reported Friday.
Metro
SFC offers center for new businesses
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 13, 2008At a time when the economy is preventing people from getting jobs, Santa Fe College is inviting entrepreneurs to start their businesses at a new downtown center.
Sports
UF tops California in first round of NCAA Tournament
By CALLOVI< | Nov. 13, 2008As the ball hit the back of the net for a California goal, Jazmyne Avant immediately covered her face to hide from her teammates.
Sports
Expectations don't guarantee success
Nov. 13, 2008Having high expectations does not ensure automatic success.
Sports
Gators end preseason with wins over Chipola
By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 13, 2008With the last fall preseason games over, the Gators softball team has played its last contests until February and the start of the spring season.
Metro
GatorWalk to raise money for March of Dimes
Nov. 13, 2008Participants in Sunday's GatorWalk 2008, an annual 5K walk-run benefiting March of Dimes, may have more drive in their strides now that Florida has been ranked among U.S. states with the highest rates of premature births.
News
Werner leads UF to win over Toledo during opening round of O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic
Nov. 13, 2008While nervous teammates dealt with first-game jitters, Dan Werner had the steady hand.
Metro
State may shut down 19 parks due to budget cuts
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 13, 2008Florida's attempts to balance its budget could temporarily shut down 19 state parks.
Opinion
Good guys with weapons benefit society
By Jordan Pratt | Nov. 13, 2008The UF population, having engaged in debate concerning carrying concealed weapons on campus, would do well to reread Wednesday's article "Police name suspect."
News
Gator game to be carbon neutral
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 13, 2008Football fans will pump more than spirit into the air this weekend. At full capacity, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and its 90,000 fans add about 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
News
Students get dirty at Mudfest
By TAWNA DANGER | Nov. 13, 2008Only the whites of the students' eyes could be seen as their mud-encrusted bodies hit the ground after diving for a mucky Frisbee.
News
UF President Bernie Machen visits Iran
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 13, 2008UF President Bernie Machen and his wife, Chris, left for a week-long trip to Iran on Thursday.
Sports
Gators prepare for South Regional
By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 13, 2008The UF cross country teams have one more step to take before the NCAA Championships.
