Sports
Rainey better by leaps and bounds entering sophomore season
Apr. 9, 2008For a person known for his fast starts, Chris Rainey had a pretty slow first year at UF.
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The Avenue
Stop having empty, meaningless relationships
By PAIGE USYK | Apr. 9, 2008One of the luxuries of writing this column for some time is that I can go back and read my earlier columns and shake my head in shame.
News
Christians construct reverse confessional on campus
By KATIE SANDERS | Apr. 9, 2008A loosely constructed booth, made of PVC pipe and covered by maroon cloth, sat quietly on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday. A small, white sign invited perplexed looks and slowed paces of passers-by with its one-word label: "Confessions."
Opinion
GPS system will improve RTS service
By Ryan Day | Apr. 9, 2008In Wednesday's Alligator, Greg Perry asked if there was any true value gained from installing GPS on RTS buses. Mr. Perry appears to assume that the only benefit from GPS is providing knowledge about wait times to students and the community. Knowledge of wait times for students is merely an ancillary public benefit that comes with the system.
Opinion
Veterans highlight need to end Iraq war
By Michael Kesler | Apr. 9, 2008Tuesday evening, in a packed room, several Iraq War veterans spoke of their experiences while on the ground in Iraq. Their aim was to simply inform the American people of the realities of the war. The content was not something that you will see on the evening news because it was reality.
News
Students break into business world before breaking out of UF
By ALYSSA LaRENZIE | Apr. 9, 2008Andre Smith has a staff of eight, a Samsung BlackJack that constantly rings and the responsibility of handling dollar figures most college students have never imagined.
News
International student groups host potluck dinner
Apr. 9, 2008Most people are uncomfortable when others watch them eat. But that wasn't the case for the 250 adventurous taste testers who gave their palate a world tour on Wednesday night.
Opinion
Internet needs some form of regulation
Apr. 9, 2008I have seen the promotions, watched videos and listened to several computer-savvy friends explain to me why the Internet should be a free and uncensored flow of entertainment and information. I used to agree.
News
UF bringing Moe’s, Chili’s to campus
By ILEANA MORALES | Apr. 9, 2008UF will bring Moe's Southwest Grill to campus in fall.
News
New committee to look into online voting for SG elections
By ILEANA MORALES | Apr. 9, 2008Members of a committee formed to investigate the possibility for online voting in Student Government elections were chosen last week and should provide recommendations by May 1.
News
Students go on hunger strike to protest UF’s investment policies
By KATIE SANDERS | Apr. 9, 2008Until they eat with Bernie, they won't eat at all.
News
UF dancers featured on BET show
Apr. 9, 2008Two UF dance troupes will share the spotlight on the small screen tonight competing on a BET dance show.
Sports
Throw-out at plate key for Gators' 3-2 win over Ospreys
Apr. 9, 2008McKethan Stadium was silenced as North Florida's Andy Warren hit what looked to be a game-tying sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.
The Avenue
Britain's Estelle glimmers on sophomore long player
By ADRIAN RUHI | Apr. 9, 2008You have probably never heard of Estelle, but you will shortly.
The Avenue
SFCC student changing bike community
By JENNA LANIA | Apr. 9, 2008Ani Previc, 21, stands 4 feet 10 inches tall, but has not let her size or age stop her from seeing her goals to fruition.
Metro
Friends remember Carmen Peterson at vigil
By LIA GANOSELLIS | Apr. 9, 2008Carmen "Cita" Peterson had a passion to explore. When she arrived on campus in 2006, she wanted to see it all: the campus landmarks, the city hot spots, the local charm.
