In the Feb. 24 issue of the Alligator, Maureen Mariano brought some attention to the problem of Adderall abuse on college campuses.
First, I would like to set aside any arguments that have to do with the current budget woes of the USPS.
In Friday’s edition of the Alligator, a description of the Arizona immigration law said that police officers have the right to stop or arrest anyone in the state they think may be an illegal immigrant. The sentence should have read that police officers have the right to determine the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest for a separate offense if they have reason to believe that person may be an illegal immigrant.
In Friday’s edition of the Alligator, it was incorrectly reported that Jay Rosen painted 27 horses for an art auction in Marion County due to an editing error. Rosen painted one of 27 horses.
PHOENIX – As Peyton Siva, Kyle Kuric and Russ Smith celebrated, jumping up and down on the US Airways Center floor and donning T-Shirts and hats emblazoned with the words “Final Four,” Brad Beal, Erving Walker and Kenny Boynton fought back tears.
As a team primed for the long haul, No. 1 Florida kicked off its postseason on the highest note possible.
With one ninth-inning at-bat, Nolan Fontana made everyone forget about his, and the Gators’, struggles against the Gamecocks — at least for the moment.
There were 15 runners competing for Florida on Saturday at the UCF Invitational, however it was a thrower who led the pack.
PHOENIX – In the waning moments of his freshman season, Brad Beal was given an opportunity to extend it.
Following a first-half defensive battle, the Gators were looking to take control.
For only the fourth time this season, Florida ended up on the wrong side of the scoreboard. However, at the end of the day, the Gators escaped, winning 3-2.
For all intents and purposes, it took longer to get Friday night’s game between No. 1 Florida and No. 8 South Carolina started than it did to decide a winner. Beginning at 7 p.m., Carolina Stadium sat empty and wet for the better part of 84 minutes — hampered by a rain delay.
As counter-intuitive as it may sound, success and failure for the Gators begins at the bottom.
The Hogs were able to escape the first two innings without giving up a single run to the No. 3 Gators. However, when the lineup came around for the second time, Florida (27-2, 8-1 Southeastern Conference) piled on the runs.
PHOENIX – For the past month, Patric Young has become used to playing like his shoes are cemented to the paint.
The outdoor season has official begun for the Gators. At the UCF Invitational, the Florida men’s weight throwers were quick to make an impression.
PHOENIX – This time of year, college basketball teams are terrified of the bubble.
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday morning on charges of procuring a 13-year-old girl for prostitution.
Every year, Gainesville Fire Rescue holds an awards ceremony that honors firefighters, paramedics and fire rescue workers who are recommended by their peers for their gallant work in the community.
The city has halted its decision to allow the sale and consumption of alcohol in a downtown parking lot.
Solutions by The State News
