Sports
Gators add nation's No. 1 safety to recruiting class
Sep. 20, 2007UF's defensive backfield is getting deeper by the day.
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Opinion
Meyer should have obeyed Accent rules
By Ryan Heuser | Sep. 20, 2007Whatever all of this is, it isn't a debate about free speech. Accent shutting off Meyer's microphone violates free speech no more than your professor cutting you off in class. Just as a classroom discussion proceeds according to a protocol set by the teacher of hand-raising and turn-waiting, so too does a speech at an Accent-sponsored event follow a protocol set by the university: a protocol that stipulates, among other things, that questioners approach the microphone orderly, that they wait their turn to speak and that when and if they speak, they do so calmly and without profanity.
Opinion
Virtual worlds have more possibilities
By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 20, 2007Just when you believed civilization to be crumbling down around yo, confirmed by all of the fighting, hatred and Tasering going on all over the world nowadays, a magnificent technological breakthrough comes along to lift everyone's spirits. The beacon of hope I am referring to is the Virtual Hills.
Sports
Gators seek revenge against Mississippi
Sep. 20, 2007Saturday's game between No. 3 UF and Ole Miss will be a chance for the Gators to avenge the Rebels' recent dominance over them.
News
Surf Frenzy raises money for diabetes camp
By MEREDITH MULLER | Sep. 20, 2007Glittery Greek letters and mascots waved in the air as sorority girls danced and chanted beneath them in preparation for the 2007 Sigma Phi Epsilon Surf Frenzy on Thursday night.
Opinion
Meyer acted immaturely, inappropriately
By BRIAN CONNER | Sep. 20, 2007After reading Thursday's Letters to the Editor about Tasergate, I must say kudos to the Alligator for allowing both sides to be heard and kudos to many in the student body for seeing the truth. I would think a telecommunication senior like Meyer would understand that it's not about what you say, but often about how you say it.
Opinion
Dahlem not related to Meyer incident
By ANITARECE YOUNG | Sep. 20, 2007Disgusting. Sometimes it's difficult to think of a good word for something you observe, but disgusting is just perfect. The 34th Street Wall has often been a source of distraction for me, but today I stopped and turned my hazards on. Who would do something so … disgusting?
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By the Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2007It would be an understatement to say we're glad it's Friday. This all Andrew Meyer, all the time coverage has just about driven us here in the Department of Darts & Laurels over the edge. But nonetheless, we're here for this week's recap of Tasergate. So read on, brave souls. If you don't, we might Taser you. Enjoy this week's "Don't Tase me, bro" edition of…
News
Bob Graham to promote learning foreign languages at UF
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 20, 2007Former Florida senator, governor and UF alumnus Bob Graham will speak about the importance of learning a foreign language Sept. 28.
News
Student organizations rally to raise awareness about Jena 6
By TRACY CASSAGNOL | Sep. 20, 2007As thousands of activists converged on Jena, La., more than 400 UF students participated in two silent rallies Thursday in support of six black students involved in a racially charged controversy.
News
Cuts to matching funds may stall UF construction projects
Sep. 20, 2007With Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to cut state funds for university building projects, several brand-new buildings under construction at UF might remain the newest buildings for a while.
News
SG, PepsiCo Inc., Alligator to split cost of campus recycling-bin project
Sep. 20, 2007Due to a source's error, an article in Tuesday's Alligator incorrectly stated that the Alligator is funding recycling bins on campus.
Sports
Gators defense improves earlier than expected headed into Mississippi game
Sep. 20, 2007Oh, Gators defense, how you toyed with us.
Metro
City holds ceremony for completion of Second Avenue construction
By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 20, 2007Gainesville City Manager Russ Blackburn said Southwest Second Avenue is the best example of what our community should look and feel like.
The Avenue
New Foo Fighters shows range of styles
By ADRIAN RUHI | Sep. 19, 2007Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
News
Students continue protesting Taser incident Wednesday
By ALEX TIEGEN | Sep. 19, 2007Though its numbers had dwindled, a group of about 70 UF students marched through the drizzling rain Wednesday to again protest the Monday arrest and Tasering of UF student Andrew Meyer.
Opinion
Online smiley faces are a sign of the times
Sep. 19, 2007I know everyone just can't stop talking about their new favorite expression, "Don't Tase me, bro." As much fun as it would be to tackle this obviously worthy issue, or not, I'm sick of it.
The Avenue
Mr. Woodcock: One Joke, 90 Minutes
By MARK KEREMEDJIEV | Sep. 19, 2007"Mr. Woodcock" is a textbook example of the preview showing all the funny parts of a movie. After an hour and a half, I can safely say there was only one scene not revealed in the previews worthy of a laugh. That's it. Only one. The rest of the film plods along with all the enthusiasm of a mollusk.
Opinion
Meyer's 'biggest fan'
By JIM ELLIS | Sep. 19, 2007Meyer is no victim. I first came in contact with Meyer in fall 2004. Disgruntled that he was passed over and I was chosen as the Alligator's humor columnist that semester, he set about ranting about me on his personal Web site. He spent that semester dissecting my weekly columns and writing about what a horrible writer I was. He was my "biggest fan."
Opinion
Tainted Paint
By the Editorial Board | Sep. 19, 2007An anonymous e-mail sent to the Alligator around 4 a.m. Wednesday contained two photographs of two people clad in Guy Fawkes masks - most of us would recognize them from the movie "V for Vendetta."
