News
Speights waits on NBA Draft workouts
May 21, 2008Marreese Speights didn't hire an agent so he could have the possibility of returning to UF.
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Sports
No.9 hitter makes big impact on No.1 team
May 21, 2008It would be hard to call anyone on the No. 1 ranked Gators (65-3) "weak" after everything they have accomplished this season.
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Overexposure, fading novelty define ‘Idol’ decline
By ANA MONTANO | May 21, 2008The show that revived Paula Abdul's career and hooked audiences for six seasons has lost its grip on American viewers. Though the show still tops the ratings list, the success of "American Idol" is fading.
Sports
Women No. 20 after second round of NCAA Championships
May 21, 2008That's more like what Jill Briles-Hinton was hoping for.
Metro
Gainesville Police Department internal affairs documents for officer John Bostick
May 21, 2008Compiled by Alligator Staff
The Avenue
Summer brings new hair trends
By EMILIE WILLIAMS | May 21, 2008Rihanna cut hers short. Katie Holmes and her daughter sport matching looks, and Lauren Conrad wore one in just about every episode of "The Hills" last season. You guessed it girls: I am talking about this summer's fiercest hairstyles - the pixie cut, the bi-level bob and the side French braid.
News
Local Shands hospitals receive nursing award
By NATHALY LONGAS | May 21, 2008Six Shands Healthcare facilities in Gainesville earned the most prestigious national honor for excellence in nursing last week. Five of the facilities received the honor for the second time.
Metro
Former UF student with MS is finalist for ABC TV contest
By VICTORIA WINKLER | May 21, 2008Though Eileen Friedman has multiple sclerosis, she hasn't let her illness slow her down.
News
Student starts new club for theme park enthusiasts
By LAURA KUBITZ | May 21, 2008Sunny Ferrero has a passion for theme parks and knows there are other UF students who share her interest.
Metro
Murder trial begins for former Shands nurse
By APRIL DUDASH | May 21, 2008A murder trial began this week for a former Shands at UF nurse charged with killing a woman in November 2005 by injecting her with a powerful anesthetic.
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‘Mario Kart Wii’ retains series’ charm
By ALLIE CONTI | May 21, 2008While calling "Mario Kart" the greatest spin-off series of weapon-based kart racing might be as ridiculously specific as hailing TLC the best all-female R&B vocal trio of the '90s, the game has earned that detailed title.
Sports
Gators strengths become weaknesses in SEC tourney losses
May 21, 2008HOOVER, Ala. - The things that carried them through much of the season were the things that failed them in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
News
Small Commuter Lot parking temporarily moved to Pony Field
May 21, 2008Construction on Pony Field will soon provide a temporary parking lot for UF commuters who normally park across the street.
Metro
Gainesville offers free concerts downtown
By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | May 21, 2008The String Kings plan on grabbing their guitars and entertaining any Gainesville resident who decides to come out to a free Friday concert.
News
Domestic partnerships offer alternative security
By JENNA LANIA | May 21, 2008Miami-Dade County followed the lead of other Florida counties and cities, enacting domestic partnership benefits for non-married couples regardless of sexual orientation Tuesday.
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Shameless singing: Karaoke bar features intimate Korean style
By HAYLEIGH SIMPSON | May 21, 2008A typical American concept of karaoke usually involves a smoky bar with disinterested patrons chugging beer while some poor soul on stage tries his best rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'."
Metro
Man assaults jogger at Haile Plantation
By APRIL DUDASH | May 21, 2008A woman was attacked and raped Wednesday morning while jogging in Haile Plantation, according to local deputies.
The Avenue
Get ready to shed your sexual inhibitions
By ANNIE ANTHONY | May 21, 2008Hi, my name is Annie. I am a sexual enthusiast, contemporarily known as a freak. I am a free spirit whose life philosophy fits better with the hippies in the '60s than those of my generation; I love everybody but not anybody. I come with standards and morals.
