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Clarification: Wet and Wild
Oct. 1, 2007The "Great Underwear Dash 6" has no affiliation with any SG political parties.
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Sports
Myers cools down, Gators still take second place
By Andy Hutchins < | Oct. 1, 2007Whitney Myers couldn't keep up her whirlwind pace.
News
UF marine studies lab hosts open house near St. Augustine
By LIA GANOSELLIS | Oct. 1, 2007UF's newest research institute is located about 80 miles away from campus on the southern outskirts of St. Augustine in Marineland, an incorporated town.
Opinion
Protests inevitable for Kevorkian's speech
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007By now, you've probably seen the e-mail sent by UF President Bernie Machen about the slight delay for Dr. Jack Kevorkian's Accent-sponsored speech, which has been moved to Jan. 15. Machen & Co. claim this is for the safety of students because many students have already protested Kevorkian's appearance.
Opinion
Be sure to vote
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007With the Student Government elections happening today and Wednesday, you, the students, can have a say in what happens at UF.
Opinion
'Twelfth man' makes a difference
By Kenny Zaron | Oct. 1, 2007I'm writing to wake up the students who go to football games here at UF. Our crowd on Saturday was embarrassing. You might say, "But we were so loud, what are you talking about?" I would ask you, how loud were you in the first half?
News
UF medical duo creates eyes, ears for patients
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Oct. 1, 2007Josh Ghogan was shot in the right eye while rabbit hunting about 20 years ago.
Sports
Loss will test character of young team
Sep. 30, 2007Last season when UF lost to Auburn, Coach Urban Meyer saw the Gators rally together and push through the rest of the season with a sharper focus.
Opinion
Campus preacher needs a replacement
By Greg Ines | Sep. 30, 2007Although I am not familiar with the departure of Joey Johnsen from Turlington Plaza, I felt compelled to respond to Ryan Heuser's Friday letter to the editor. His letter resounded with sorrowful loss, which many of us have or will experience in this life sooner or later. But his damnation decree for UF students without Johnsen is not the way to grieve a loss. Another preacher, Charles Stanley, once said, "It is not Jesus' voice accusing us of constantly falling short. He is the one who lives to intercede for us."
Sports
First defeat no reason to panic just yet
Sep. 30, 2007Put the bottle down, Gators fan, and let your friends off their 24-hour suicide watch.
Opinion
Both SG parties are less than impressive
By the Editorial Board | Sep. 30, 2007The time of the Student Government election is upon us. And you know what that means: The Alligator's endorsement will be bestowed on the most-deserving parties and candidates - or withheld because we think no one has any clue what they're doing.
News
Vice president of institute promotes grants, science education in UF speech
By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Sep. 30, 2007Undergraduate research should start as early as possible, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute official said Friday.
Opinion
Protests took years to become effective
By Randy Jewett | Sep. 30, 2007The Sept. 28 Darts & Laurels said anti-war demonstrations worked to end the Vietnam War. Well, I guess you guys don't remember it so well since you weren't here then.
News
Former Sen. Bob Graham encourages UF audience to learn second language
By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 30, 2007During his opening speech at the open house for UF's Center for European Studies, former Sen. Bob Graham stressed the importance of learning a second language.
Metro
Two men shot close to campus
By ANDREW TAN | Sep. 30, 2007Two people were shot in a white Ford Crown Victoria near the Holiday Inn off University Avenue on Sunday at 2:20 a.m., according to Gainesville police.
Sports
Cross Country teams sweep Auburn Invitational
Sep. 30, 2007Ten of 12 women and 11 of 12 men earned career-best times Saturday as the UF cross country teams swept the Auburn Invitational team titles, their second team sweep of the season in as many meets.
Metro
Former football player to open for hip-hop artists at UF concert
Sep. 30, 2007Tony Gay will take the stage at the O'Connell Center on Monday night to open for Lil' Wayne and Fabolous, but he once hoped to perform under the lights at The Swamp instead.
News
Cusack named Defensive Player of the Week again
Sep. 30, 2007Sophomore libero Elyse Cusack has
Metro
RTS changes routes; lets students' spouses ride free
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 30, 2007Changes to the paths and times of several bus routes will go into effect today.
