Vote! There’s no reason to bypass voting Tuesday
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2008Forgive us for bludgeoning a poor dead horse, but we have to stress the importance of voting one last time.
Forgive us for bludgeoning a poor dead horse, but we have to stress the importance of voting one last time.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked UF No. 2 for the fourth consecutive year in this year's rankings of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
As the end of the season approaches, the UF cross country teams have momentum on their side, but the Gators aren't ready to pat themselves on the back just yet.
Early voters flocked to the polls during the past month in what is already being called a record-breaking pre-election rush, county officials said this weekend.
With early voters turning out in droves and national anticipation at an all-time high, the most consequential election in at least 30 years (or possibly ever) is a day away.
Aside from this election's open votes for the executive, legislative and judicial branches, six state amendments and three county referenda will be decided by Alachua County voters. Proposed amendments require 60 percent of voter support before being approved.
I respect the Alligator and its writers for the business they run, but perhaps a lesson in journalistic values is in order. The College Republican's very successful "Rally for McCain/Palin" at Turlington on Thursday received less than fair or accurate coverage from the Alligator in Friday's issue. As expected, it appeared on page 11, while Obama marches and Campus NOW rallies were on the front page the rest of the week.
When UF coach Billy Donovan looks down his bench this season, he is going to see new faces, new possibilities and fewer minutes to go around.
UF coach Mary Wise couldn't seem to find her seat during Sunday's 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-11) sweep against Arkansas.
Some stood by themselves, flipping through papers and casually uttering words under their breath.
Sarah Palin is asking Florida for a job.
On a weekend when thousands of Gator fans flocked to Jacksonville for the Florida-Georgia football game, the streets of Gainesville were unusually crowded.
During the past few months, a fountain at a shopping center on Newberry Road has bubbled over more than 50 times after soap was poured into it.
Joe and Jill Biden Campaign at UF from Alligator Online on Vimeo.
A UF graduate student's purse was reported stolen from the UF veterinary medicine library Friday morning, leading to an arrest.
JACKSONVILLE - If there's one certain way to stop a team from stomping in your end zone it's keeping them out of your end zone altogether.
JACKSONVILLE - If there's one certain way to stop a team from stomping in your end zone it's keeping them out of your end zone altogether.
JACKSONVILLE - Joe Haden read the post route perfectly and 88 yards later, Georgia would never regain momentum.
JACKSONVILLE - UF linebacker Brandon Spikes made one thing perfectly clear on Georgia's second play from scrimmage: UGA running back Knowshon Moreno would not have his way with the Gators' defense like he did last year.