Opinion
Study abroad can come home to you
By COLLEEN SHEA | Nov. 1, 2007I don't know about you, but spending a semester abroad is something I've been thinking about doing since arriving at UF.
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News
Top-five list of forgotten Gators
Nov. 1, 2007With the influx of freshmen and sophomores, some hyped and experienced players have gotten lost amid UF's youth movement.
Metro
Student groups shell out money for intricate floats
By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 1, 2007With 70 floats entered in UF's Homecoming parade, crowds can expect to see live music, local celebrities and colossal robots rolling down University Avenue today.
Sports
Picks Column UF vs. Vanderbilt
Nov. 1, 2007Vanderbilt isn't exactly known for its football, but we at the alligatorSports brand picks column were determined to find someone who considers him or herself a Commodores fan.
News
Police lock up stadium
By ANDREW TAN | Nov. 1, 2007For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
Opinion
Greek event great for Gainesville's children
By Kelly Kirkpatrick | Nov. 1, 2007My husband and I wish to express our gratitude to all of the sororities that participated in the "Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks" event on Halloween. All of the girls were so caring and wonderful with our kids, and the effort spent decorating the houses, making costumes and creating games for the kids' enjoyment was so appreciated by our family. Our children, who are ages 3 and 1, had a fantastic time, and we all hope to participate again next year. Thank you again for the wonderful Halloween experience.
News
New fireworks mean Growl will go out with a bang
By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 1, 2007In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
Metro
Local celebs star in parade
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 1, 2007Several UF notables will join sports teams and Florida politicians in today's Homecoming parade that starts at noon.
Metro
City cleanup crew will follow parade floats
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007The last trucks to go by in the Homecoming parade Nov. 2 won't be part of the entertainment. They'll be filled with city employees to clean up the mess.
News
Deep Cleaning
Nov. 1, 2007(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Hastings Westphal, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, scrapes paint off of "Leo," the lion statue in front of the fraternity's house, on Thursday evening.
Sports
Seniors prepare to wave bon voyage in final home matches
Nov. 1, 2007It will be a bittersweet day when the Gators take the field this weekend.
Metro
Donovan set to help raise money during GatorWalk
Nov. 1, 2007After winning two national titles, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is working for another repeat triumph - this time for premature babies.
News
Diverse performers featured at Growl
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 1, 2007Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
News
Donations may get boost
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 1, 2007UF alumni are coming home, and university fundraisers are ready with open arms - and pockets.
News
Gators experiment with different lineups in exhibition blowout
Nov. 1, 2007When UF coach Billy Donovan said the Gators starting lineup was due to change, he wasn't kidding.
Metro
Police officers expect few problems over weekend
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007For people who don't want to get arrested during Homecoming, University Police Department Lt. Robert Wagner said to remember three things:
Sports
Pouncey shines at DT, will see playing time
Nov. 1, 2007Freshman Mike Pouncey continues to impress UF coach Urban Meyer on the defensive side of the ball.
News
Some UF employees must work during Homecoming
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 1, 2007Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
Metro
Options exist for a Homecoming-free weekend
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 1, 2007While Gainesville residents may be decked out in orange and blue on Homecoming weekend, not every event in town will be about football.
News
Performers look forward to large crowds at Growl
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 1, 2007UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
