Metro
Energy-efficient homes come without electric bills
By DREW HARWELL | Mar. 19, 2008Finding a living space that is easy on the environment and uses no electricity is simple - just find a tent.
COVID-19
The Avenue
Avenue takes on: living abroad
By CATHERINE CASE | Mar. 19, 2008When I signed up to study abroad, I knew it would be a learning experience like no other. However, I don't think I could have truly predicted the methods or lessons I would, or still will, encounter while living in a foreign country.
Sports
UF awarded home game in second-round of NIT
Mar. 19, 2008Depree Bowden has not played her final game in the O'Connell Center after all.
The Avenue
More of the same from Snoop
By ADRIAN RUHI | Mar. 19, 2008Somehow, against the odds of the one-hit-wonder factory that dominates the current hip-hop marketplace, Snoop Dogg has pushed on through to a 16-year career. And while his lazy cohort Dr. Dre has only managed to throw us two albums in as much time, Snoop is still relevant on his ninth opus, "Ego Trippin'."
The Avenue
Delicious Easter candies based on pagan traditions
By SARAH KIENY | Mar. 19, 2008Despite the tight-fitting suits and pastel crinoline dresses, children love Easter.
The Avenue
Local philanthropist shoots photos for charity
By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 19, 2008Becoming a missionary is like majoring in philosophy - no matter how good your intentions are, you'll never be rich.
Sports
Three pitchers lead No. 3 Gators to win against Hawkeyes
Mar. 19, 2008Good things are coming in threes for the Gators these days.
Opinion
Delegates should not be rationed
By Eric Conrad | Mar. 19, 2008When Democrats voted Jan. 29 in Florida's primary, they did so with hopes that while their candidate might not get their delegates in the end, it would be a public show of support and expression of their political opinion.
Opinion
Obama's speech ignored Muslims
By David Reznik | Mar. 19, 2008I, like many across the country, was deeply moved by Sen. Barack Obama's speech yesterday. However, despite all of the media hoopla, I am distressed that there has not been any public debate about problems with the speech.
News
Percentage of minorities graduating at UF stagnant
Mar. 19, 2008During UF's 2006-2007 academic year, 7 percent of degrees were awarded to black students. We reported otherwise in Wednesday's Alligator.
News
Class-action textbook suit dismissed
By KATE KENNEDY | Mar. 19, 2008A class-action lawsuit filed by two Daytona Beach College students against the country's largest collegiate-bookstore chain, which runs the UF Bookstore, was dismissed by a federal judge Monday.
The Avenue
'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' updates little on old formula
By ALLIE CONTI | Mar. 19, 2008Though it didn't take as long as Guns 'n' Roses' "Chinese Democracy," (still waiting, Axl…) "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" was a long time in the making.
Opinion
Library parking needs to be changed
Mar. 19, 2008It's the first day of spring. Birds are chirping, the sun is shining and your car is being towed from the side of Library West.
Sports
Saints clinch comeback win with walk-off single
Mar. 19, 2008Any doubts about the importance of Wednesday afternoon's game for Santa Fe Community College were erased when Saints ace Andy Mee took the mound with a 10-10 tie in the ninth inning, his first relief appearance of the year.
News
UF students can get their taxes done for free
By ALLYSEN KERR | Mar. 19, 2008The April 15 tax deadline is quickly approaching, and many students don't know how to file their tax returns or if they even should.
News
Out to Pasteur
Mar. 19, 2008Howard Kurtz was injecting a cow with a vaccine in a photograph. We reported otherwise in Wednesday's Alligator.
Sports
Women finish second in windy Texas tournament
By Andy Hutchins < | Mar. 19, 2008Golf is, some say, a game of inches.
Metro
Fraud cases reported after Sweetbay security breach
By KRISTEN HUFF | Mar. 19, 2008Florida Sweetbay Supermarket shoppers are being advised to scrutinize their financial statements following a computer security breach that has potentially exposed four million credit and debit card numbers between December and March.
