Opinion
Obama presidency bad for comedians, good for country
By Alexandra A. Petri | Nov. 12, 2008Obama isn't funny. There, I said it.
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The Avenue
Album review: The 88 – "Not Only … But Also"
By ROBERT HILSON | Nov. 12, 2008Alert the accent authorities. Joining a long list of faux pond-hoppers - Madonna, Johnny Ramone - On "Not Only … But Also," The 88 take their sunny, So-Cal pop tunes and cake them with a heavy layer of English inflection. You can't blame these lads for wanting to sound like the Beatles, but fact is, their talents lie elsewhere. For instance, Keith Slettedahl manages some Blind Melon-esque notes on uptempo ballad "Sons and Daughters." "Save Your Breath" fits the heart-on-sleeve, crooner mold, though impressively displays powers of ESP with the line "I don't want this anymore." Mind reader! Still, bogus Brit-pop influences undercut melodies like, "I'm gonna run through the door/ talk to the floor/ it must be true." A word of advice: Lock the door. The British are coming, sort of.
Sports
Johnson to start at guard against South Carolina
Nov. 12, 2008Sophomore Carl Johnson will likely get the start at left guard against South Carolina, UF coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday. Johnson suffered an MCL sprain in the Gators' 42-14 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.
News
UF dedicates historical marker to Flavet Villages
By CODY BOND | Nov. 12, 2008Sara-Nett Wood's parents first met when her father came to UF on the GI Bill in 1946.
Sports
Gamecocks lean on two QBs to lead offense
Nov. 12, 2008Watching a Steve Spurrier-led team struggle on offense is still something UF fans haven't grown accustomed to.
Opinion
Intolerance opposes American values
Nov. 12, 2008America's drunken love affair with the notion of change has led the nation to completely overlook the shortcomings that continue to ravage our country.
The Avenue
From A to Z to McCarty
By CARLY FAIN | Nov. 12, 2008Chris McCarty, the dreadlocked singer-songwriter and Gainesville native, is on the tip of a major breakthrough into the national music scene.
News
Student Senate to hold meeting in state capital
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 12, 2008Student Senate is going on a field trip.
News
UF official says Bright Futures may be adding to budget woes
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 12, 2008The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program may be popular with UF students, but the student aid is hurting the university, UF's Chief Financial Officer Matt Fajack said in a Wednesday speech.
The Avenue
Album review: Lady GaGa – "The Fame"
By ROBERT HILSON | Nov. 12, 2008The CD spine says Lady GaGa, but music for "The Fame" was actually co-written by Bilal Hajji, Josh Schwartz and a handful of other less attractive, more talented songwriters who churn out star-making cuts for the likes of Britney Spears and Nick Carter. You won't see the funnily-named song writer Brian Kierulf on "The Hills," but GaGa, a Factory Girl in training, hit up an Audrina party on said program thanks in large part to catchy, beat-heavy club cuts like "Paparazzi" and "Money Honey." Don't equate GaGa with fluff. She flourishes lyrically - "Let's have some fun, this beat is sick." And she pulls her weight in marketing: Rob Fusari can't rock jet-black spandex, and Martin Kierszenbaum doesn't sell records.
Opinion
Ticket Rush
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 12, 2008As the U.S. creeps closer to the beginning of President-elect Barack Obama's first days in office, the optimism toward the Illinois senator remains constant.
News
UF student heads up, co–founds sports managing agency
Nov. 12, 2008Darren Heitner walked around the Levin College of Law courtyard with a steady, confident pace Wednesday afternoon while his peers scrambled from class to class.
Sports
Franklin, Hines use junior college roots to benefit UF
By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 12, 2008When the UF softball team takes the field against Chipola College today, two Gators will know what it's like to be in the other dugout.
Opinion
Codes don’t replace conscience
By Kyle Huey | Nov. 12, 2008While I think it's great that Student Body President Kevin Reilly and Student Senate President Jordan Johnson say they want to end the corruption in Student Government, ethics seminars and rewriting the "weak" SG Code of Ethics will not accomplish their goals.
Metro
Thousands gather at ceremony to honor veterans
By FAITH REAVES | Nov. 11, 2008Despite the patriotic music, helicopters and skydivers that filled Alachua County's Veterans Day Ceremony, eyes remained on the veterans.
News
Senators make efforts to increase SG transparency
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 11, 2008Some student leaders have made efforts in recent weeks to make Student Government more transparent since October's private e-mail scandal.
Opinion
White House should represent America
Nov. 11, 2008The U.S. was founded in a revolutionary spirit. This American brand of patriotism insists that our citizens constrain the power of our leaders, in spite of impulsive emotions and desires. Throughout their political experience, Americans are encouraged to openly challenge their leaders.
Metro
Police name suspect in Chevron robbery
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 11, 2008Detectives obtained an arrest warrant Monday for a hospitalized man in Crystal River who was suspected of two hold-ups at a Gainesville Chevron.
News
Israeli filmmaker discusses award–winning documentary
Nov. 11, 2008Even getting arrested for filming in the West Bank didn't stop Hilla Medalia.
