NEWS
From the editor; Thank you to the Alligator staff
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Dec. 5, 2011Every semester, about 50 students come together to put out a daily newspaper for UF students.
El Caimán
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
UF offense continuing to shine in NCAAs
Dec. 5, 2011Florida entered the NCAA tournament with the nation’s most efficient offense, coming in as the only team with a hitting percentage above .300.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Spend time with friends, family this season
By Sami Main | Dec. 5, 2011If you've been following my columns throughout the semester, you probably know how much of a sap I am. I will be the first person to cry at a commercial involving soldiers and/or animals.
NEWS
'Dil Chahta Hai,' '3 Idiots' resonate with life after college
By Caitlin O'Conner | Dec. 4, 2011Life is in flux.
NEWS
Will 'J. Edgar' earn Leonardo DiCaprio a long-awaited Oscar?
By Karilla Dyer | Dec. 4, 2011It seems outrageous that Leonardo DiCaprio has not won an Oscar after three nominations. After a practically flawless acting career spanning almost 20 years, DiCaprio deserves the highest recognition there is for any actor. It is obvious that DiCaprio commits himself fully to each role, putting in his blood, sweat and tears to bring each performance together.
NEWS
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
Local groups collect food for the needy
By Maria Galindo | Dec. 4, 2011Seven thousand and seven hundred Alachua County children don't know where their next meal will come from, and 594 Alachua County students don't know where they are sleeping tonight.
METRO
Man still seeks driver who ran him over
By Morgan Watkins | Dec. 4, 2011James Clark never saw the car coming.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Machen, Trustees call for financial independence
By Erin Jester | Dec. 4, 2011Asserting financial independence was a major theme of President Bernie Machen's strategic discussion at UF's Board of Trustees meeting Friday.
METRO
Marijuana legalization debate reaches new high
By Justin Jones | Dec. 4, 2011Talks about legalizing marijuana for medicinal uses are lighting up across the state.
METRO
Occupy protesters host health care discussion
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 4, 2011Protesters gathered at a health care speak-out event Saturday afternoon to discuss their grievances with current U.S. health care policies.
METRO
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CITY COUNTY COMMISSION
Deadline to register to vote in Alachua County approaching
By Meredith Rutland | Dec. 4, 2011Election Day is Jan. 31, and you have to be registered by Jan. 3 to vote in the election.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Easley to undergo surgery on ACL, miss Gator Bowl on Jan. 2
By TOM GREEN | Dec. 4, 2011Florida sophomore defensive tackle Dominique Easley will miss next month’s TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl while recovering from knee surgery.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Rosario still adjusting at UF
By JOHN BOOTHE | Dec. 4, 2011After spending a season on the sidelines, Rutgers transfer Mike Rosario admits his transition back to the court is still a work in progress.
NEWS
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FEATURES
Alumnus pairs with Dave Coulier, ‘90s stars to produce web series
By Aubrey Primer | Dec. 4, 2011A UF alumnus has teamed with "Full House" actor Dave Coulier to create a web series poking fun at '90s celebrities trying to find their way back into the spotlight.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Florida, Ohio State set to meet in Gator Bowl
Dec. 4, 2011Almost one year after becoming the head coach, Muschamp is finally getting a clean break from the Urban Era.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Unseeded Gators earn trip back to Gainesville for Sweet 16
By MEGAN WALSH< | Dec. 4, 2011When the NCAA selection committee put together the pool last Sunday for this year’s volleyball tournament, Florida found itself in a tough spot.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Pointless prose; Common Reading Program isn't relevant
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Dec. 4, 2011What is the point of the UF Common Reading Program?
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Personal responsibility is the solution
By Travis Hornsby | Dec. 4, 2011I am tired of a lack of personal responsibility in America. It is never my fault. It's always the person standing next to me. There are thousands of people around the world angry at the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans, saying everyone's troubles will be solved if we just tax them more and spread the wealth around. The 99 percent does more to keep itself stuck in that category than the 1 percent ever could. Instead of focusing attention on how much better (you think) our lives would be if only we could hit Billy Donovan and Will Muschamp with 90-percent tax rates, we should focus instead on what we can do with personal finance and consumer decisions that empower us, the 99 percent.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
New Medicare policy overlooks importance of dietitians
By Chrissy Carroll | Dec. 4, 2011Medicare announced late Tuesday that it would now allow coverage for obesity screening and counseling - services that were previously not covered. Sounds great, right? The problem with this is that the plan only allows reimbursement to physicians and nurses in a primary care setting - dietitians are not included.
NEWS
Clarification
Dec. 4, 2011In Friday's edition of the Alligator, an article about the UF Board of Trustees meeting stated that protesters left the meeting room after speaking to the board. Two protesters - graduate students - did speak on behalf of Graduate Assistants United, after which many graduate and undergraduate protesters left the room. No other protesters were scheduled to speak.
