News
Red Wings take series from Predators behind Osgood's shutout
Apr. 20, 2008NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Detroit Red Wings are very talented. In Game 6 against the Nashville Predators, they were also lucky.
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Sports
Women win SEC, men finish fourth
By Andy Hutchins < | Apr. 20, 2008It had been 13 years since the UF's women's golf team found itself in the Southeastern Conference's victory lane.
News
Thousands attend VISA multicultural talent competition
Apr. 20, 2008With the whip of a colorful sari, the beat of an African drum and the fluttering wave of a fan, UF dancers held their audience spellbound with every kick, twirl and back flip.
News
UF group to combine arts for performance
By ERIN WILSON | Apr. 20, 2008Signs of Life, a UF student-run performance troupe, will merge hip-hop, acting, dancing, video, graffiti and more into an hour-long performance Monday and Tuesday in its new show, "Reaching Through the Static."
Opinion
Voters must decide on best candidate
By Anthony Piferrer | Apr. 20, 2008I am disappointed that the Alligator would publish the blatantly slanted article by Drew Harwell on the upcoming congressional election for District 6.
Opinion
Vague policy might not stop exploitation
By the Editorial Board | Apr. 20, 2008There are some things that change almost every semester: roommates, classes and professors. But the one thing that seems to remain constant is the temporary sticker price shock every student faces when the cash register rings up the astronomical cost of textbooks.
News
Exams keep UF students from families at Passover
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Apr. 20, 2008When Katie Krasne, a UF freshman, went out Saturday night, all she wanted was her family.
News
Horford gets double-double in first playoff game; Hawks lose by 23 to Celtics
Apr. 20, 2008BOSTON - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win Sunday night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks.
News
UF updates policy for faculty-authored textbooks
By ILEANA MORALES | Apr. 20, 2008A UF council made recommendations to clean up a textbook-royalty policy for UF faculty members who assign books they authored in courses they teach.
Metro
More to Krishnas than vegetarian lunch
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 20, 2008Hundreds of students find their way to the Plaza of the Americas every weekday to eat a $4 vegetarian meal served by the Hare Krishnas.
Sports
One shining moment defines writer's career
Apr. 20, 2008I think there is one moment in every journalist's career when he or she has an epiphany. It's the exact moment that tells the person, this is why you chose to become a reporter.
Opinion
Pope's U.S. visit a showcase of excess
By VINCENT MASSARO | Apr. 20, 2008Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd, buy me some peanuts and -
Multimedia
A night of dancing and culture
By YUDISLAIDY FERNANDEZ | Apr. 20, 2008Video of different acts from the V.I.S.A. talent show.
Sports
UF drops rubber game against Kentucky on walk-off walk
Apr. 20, 2008Until the last pitch of the series, it was impossible to tell whether UF or Kentucky was the better baseball team.
Sports
Women fall to Georgia in SEC Tourney finals
Apr. 20, 2008It was like deja vu for the UF women's tennis team on Sunday.
Opinion
UF should adopt responsible investing
By Cheyenna Weber | Apr. 20, 2008Both the Alligator and the UF student body support establishing a committee on socially responsible investment (SRI) to align the endowment with UF's mission and values. This is a great idea.
Metro
Fifth Avenue Arts Festival celebrates African heritage
By DAYNA MALEK | Apr. 20, 2008The smells of kettle corn and Jamaican jerk chicken filled the air over the weekend as local residents and visitors flocked to the 29th annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival.
Multimedia
Ginnie Springs
Apr. 20, 2008Ginnie Springs is a popular place for watersports and camping.
News
UF Equal Access Clinic provides health care to uninsured
By HAILEY MAC ARTHUR | Apr. 18, 2008It's a Thursday night in downtown Gainesville. While the rain is pouring, 13 people are standing in line outside a nondescript building.
