News
Library to extend hours during exam week
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 31, 2007Thanks to Student Government, UF students will be able to pull all-nighters in Library West before finals this fall.
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Opinion
Meyer was right to ask hard questions
By Ben Dictor | Oct. 31, 2007While we may not agree with what Meyer said during the events of Sept. 17 we should, as Voltaire said, "defend to the death" his right to say it.
Metro
Local food bank running low on essential items
By APRIL DUDASH | Oct. 31, 2007For the first time in about eight years, Bread of the Mighty Food Bank does not have enough food to distribute to all of the nonprofit organizations that need it.
Sports
Comeback bid begins for women
Oct. 31, 2007The Gators have had to answer questions all preseason about their 9-22 record last season and why this year will be different.
Opinion
Fee Freedom
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 31, 2007Graduate teaching assistants. They make up one of the most underpaid and overworked groups at the university. And now, instead of paying all their fees at the beginning of the semester, they want them deducted from their paychecks over the course of the semester, or even worse - done away with completely.
Opinion
People hide from life in reality television
By Steve Campion | Oct. 31, 2007In response to "MTV reality show a disgrace to society," society's problem isn't promiscuous sex. "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila" is cheap, disgusting entertainment - there is no disputing that. But the reason prime-time television is filled with such garbage is because people keep tuning in. Society's real disgraces are the people who tune in to such mindless drivel while the world is bleeding and crying out to be heard.
Sports
Gators spook Gamecocks on Halloween
Oct. 31, 2007The corny, Halloween-themed jokes are easy to make.
The Avenue
Wes Anderson's latest coming-of-age movie shows his growth, too
By AARON SWAN | Oct. 31, 2007Judging from his films, the coming-of-age story seems to be Wes Anderson's favorite genre. At the end of every one of his films, at least one of the protagonists has arrived at some enlightened state of maturity, and this nirvana is usually acknowledged by a sentimental slow-motion shot accompanied by heartfelt music.
Metro
High school students concerned about elimination of early decision program
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Oct. 31, 2007Donavaun Horne is 17, but he knows more about his future than most 40-year-olds.
News
Sororities' Halloween event caters to kids
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 31, 2007Jacob Sedesse, 5, waited in line for candy on West Panhellenic Drive wearing a No. 49 Gators football jersey for his Halloween costume.
News
Groups protest fees for teaching assistants
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 31, 2007While some UF students bought last minute costumes or prepared for parties on Wednesday, about 50 protesters decided to "spook Tigert Hall" for Halloween.
The Avenue
For really great sex, think outside the box
By PAIGE USYK | Oct. 31, 2007Hate to break the news to you, but better sex is not going to happen just because it's harder, faster or longer (though I'll admit, those don't hurt).
The Avenue
'American Gangster' will make audiences root for bad and good guys
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Oct. 31, 2007Take a good look at the poster for "Scarface" with that famous black-and-white image of Al Pacino. Now imagine Denzel Washington in the place of Pacino (he even holds a pistol in the same hand) and plop Russell Crowe behind him for good measure, and you have the poster for Ridley Scott's new film, "American Gangster," which was surely no accident.
Opinion
Sports classes keep students healthy
By Gabriela Silva | Oct. 31, 2007This is in reference to the announcement that sport and fitness classes will be dramatically cut.
Sports
Men hit road to close fall season
Oct. 31, 2007The UF men's tennis team will be spread across the nation starting today and throughout the rest of the weekend.
The Avenue
New Guitar Hero delivers more rock, less cord
By ADRIAN RUHI | Oct. 31, 2007It was hard trying to be a rock star while tethered four feet from the TV and Playstation 2.
Sports
Pouncey may start on defensive line
Oct. 31, 2007UF offensive lineman Mike Pouncey transitioned to the defensive line this week at practice, and now it looks like he may have secured a starting job.
Opinion
Happy Halloween: We put local celebs into the perfect costumes
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 30, 2007No, there's not a Victoria's Secret show downtown tonight. It's Halloween, arguably college students' favorite holiday. Drink specials abound, costume contests bring out the best - or worst - in everyone, and of course, our favorite part: half-off candy tomorrow.
Sports
Injury-ridden defensive line looks to freshmen for help
Oct. 30, 2007When it comes to UF's young defensive linemen, it's better to let them explain what practice has been like recently.
Sports
Young defense has still yet to grow up
Oct. 30, 2007Everyone knew the Gators would have trouble filling the hole at free safety left by Reggie Nelson.
