News
Bald baller looks for rebound against South Carolina
Feb. 19, 2008When things go bad, just go bald.
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Metro
UF reacts to Fidel Castro's resignation
By LIA GANOSELLIS | Feb. 19, 2008Fidel Castro, the Cuban president who overthrew the government on the island 90 miles south of Florida in 1959, resigned Tuesday. Still, as some celebrated the news, UF experts predicted relations between Cuba and the United States would remain strained.
Metro
Poe victorious over Mott in District 2 City Commission election
By DREW HARWELL | Feb. 19, 2008District 2 voters chose Lauren Poe as their next city commissioner in a close runoff election Tuesday.
News
UF junior arrested for selling, possessing drugs
By KIM WILMATH | Feb. 19, 2008A UF student was arrested as he left his history class Tuesday on charges of selling and possessing drugs.
Opinion
Vote Orange and Blue for change
By TOMMY JARDON | Feb. 19, 2008Student Government doesn't matter.
Metro
Total lunar eclipse to occur for the first time since 2004
By ALEXANDRA BIZARES | Feb. 19, 2008Editor's Note: Wednesday's eclipse was the first total lunar eclipse viewable from Florida since 2004.
Opinion
Gator Ride step in right direction
By G. Tyler Parramore | Feb. 19, 2008Drunken driving is a problem in Gainesville. As the death of Gainesville Police Department Lt. Corey Dahlem in April 2007 reminds us, this is not a problem of simply underage drinkers. It affects everyone. Solving this serious safety concern should be a priority for the entire community.
Opinion
Clinton campaign tactics are deplorable
Feb. 18, 2008I am growing ever more disgusted with Hillary Clinton's campaign. Sen. Clinton made a clear promise to respect the Democratic National Convention rules that refused to seat delegates from Florida and Michigan, but now her campaign wants to consider lifting the ban after the fact.
Metro
Man arrested after trying to steal his car from tow lot
By JESSICA PONN | Feb. 18, 2008Police arrested a man early Monday morning on charges of attempted robbery with a firearm after he was caught trying to take his car from a towing compound without paying the fee he owed.
Opinion
Americans need to take responsibility
By GERALD LILES | Feb. 18, 2008You know, I seriously doubt I have the self-control to save for my retirement. Can everyone's taxes be raised a tiny bit so the government can save my money for me?
News
SFCC student seen with gun on campus, no one injured
Feb. 18, 2008An SFCC student brandished a gun in the campus' food court Tuesday afternoon but did not fire it, a college spokesman said.
Metro
Fluctuating weather behind recent local fire
By JESSICA PONN | Feb. 18, 2008During this time of year, when the weather frequently fluctuates, local rescue workers find themselves responding to more fires than usual.
Opinion
Gun-free campuses make students targets
By Jacob Pease | Feb. 18, 2008I was surprised to read Monday's editorial - the writer was unwilling to learn in a place "where students can carry weapons along with their laptops."
Opinion
Guns on campus would deter violence
By Conor Mancone | Feb. 18, 2008When I heard UF's response to the NIU shooting, I had about the same response as the Editorial Board. A shooting can take less than a minute, so what will a text message system accomplish? By the time the administration is even notified to send out a text alert the shooting will probably be over.
Sports
Defenses focus on Dotson
Feb. 18, 2008The Southeastern Conference has started to focus on UF forward Marshae Dotson.
Metro
Gator Ride provides partiers driving service
By MARY BRADBERRY | Feb. 18, 2008A new UF student organization aims to ensure that partying students will have better access to a designated driver.
Metro
City might freeze extra expense fund
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Feb. 18, 2008Facing hefty budget cuts, Gainesville officials may decide to put a freeze on funds given to city departments and nonprofit organizations for unforeseen expenses.
