Metro
Road Rage Results in Arrests
Oct. 9, 2008Road rage led to a fistfight and a man's arrest Wednesday afternoon, according to a Gainesville Police report.
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News
Shands at UF acquires new state–of–the–art machinery
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 9, 2008Shands at UF has acquired a new weapon in its fight against heart disease, America's No. 1 killer.
Sports
Mullaney looks to get second win at Disney World Classic
By ADAM BERRY | Oct. 9, 2008When the UF cross country team lines up to start the Walt Disney World Classic this Saturday, one of the Gators will already have a first-place finish at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex under his belt.
News
New SG senators to be sworn in Tuesday
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 9, 2008Fresh off a dramatic campaign season, some members of Student Government said they are ready to get to work, following an SG election that brought about 20 percent of the student body to the polls.
Sports
Anderson makes push for playing time
Oct. 9, 2008She anxiously sat, nervously watched and patiently waited her turn.
News
Commission hears SG election violation complaints
By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 9, 2008The Student Government Election Commission began hearing the first dozen of about 50 election violation complaints Thursday night at the Reitz Union.
News
UF researchers warn of exotic roach population problems
By GUYANA HAND | Oct. 9, 2008Hissing cockroaches probably won't be found skittering across campus, but according to a recent study by a couple of UF researchers, it's a possibility.
Sports
Dadamo, Hochwalt sent home by North Carolina duo
Oct. 9, 2008Just like that, Jeff Dadamo and Tyler Hochwalt are done for the week.
News
Louisiana governor to tailgate at UF Saturday
By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 9, 2008A few student organizations are looking to stir things up Saturday by adding a twist to the normal traditions of game-day tailgates.
Metro
Newberry Road construction to cause traffic delays
By LAUREN COTO | Oct. 9, 2008Construction on Newberry Road on Monday could cause morning rush hour delays of 30 to 45 minutes, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
News
Miami rabbi joins UF students to observe Yom Kippur
By CAROLYN TILLO | Oct. 9, 2008Rabbi Daniel Young stressed the importance of ignoring daily distractions and reflecting on yourself and the world around you as he spoke to a group of UF students Thursday.
News
GPD caution motorcycle owners after recent thefts
Oct. 9, 2008After dealing with eight cases of stolen motorcycles since Sept. 30, Gainesville Police are encouraging motorcycle owners to use caution with their bikes.
Sports
Cueto, Burkhardt knocked out of All-American Championships
Oct. 8, 2008Freshmen Carlos Cueto and Joey Burkhardt almost played on the big stage with the nation's elite, but both young Gators fell short.
Opinion
‘Joe Six–Pack’ deserves more dignity than the Average Joe
By Susan Holcomb | Oct. 8, 2008Who is Joe Six-Pack? It's a question I've been mulling over ever since the term came up in last week's vice presidential debate. It's pretty clear what image the phrase is supposed to conjure up in the American psyche: He's the average Joe, the hardworking member of the middle class who kicks back with a beer after a long day of work.
Metro
81–year–old woman robbed in front of her house
Oct. 8, 2008An 81-year-old woman was knocked down and robbed in front of her house Tuesday night, a Gainesville Police report stated.
The Avenue
Airing out smelly, dirty habits not easy
By ERIK VOSS | Oct. 8, 2008I'm a clean guy with dirty habits.
Metro
Police arrest woman seen with hand in donation jar
Oct. 8, 2008A woman was issued a notice to appear in court Wednesday after she was seen with her hand in a Light The Night donation jar at the Gainesville Regional Airport, a Gainesville Police report stated.
Opinion
‘Crazy socialists’ trustworthy
By Claire Beach | Oct. 8, 2008In response to Chairman Bryan Griffin's red-baiting comment that he doesn't want any "crazy socialist hippies" to control UF's money: Those are just the kind of people I trust with my money. Just look at what the greedy, free-market-loving capitalists did with it on Wall Street.
