NEWS
The return of great pumpkin beers
By Caitlyn Finnegan | Oct. 11, 2011Pumpkin ales tend to be a polarizing style for many beer drinkers — you either love ‘em or you hate ‘em.
El Caimán
NEWS
The effects of haunted houses
By Tara Braun | Oct. 11, 2011We are a couple weeks into October, which means that Halloween is approaching quickly. There is already a Halloween-candy section in the grocery store and pumpkins available for sale all over Gainesville. Also, just a couple hours away, there are two super scary attractions taking over theme parks. Howl-O-Scream is now at Tampa's Busch Gardens until Oct. 29 and Halloween Horror Nights is at Universal Studios until Oct. 31.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Female comedians spice up Hispanic Heritage Month event
By Natalie Asorey | Oct. 11, 2011More than 100 students came ready for a good laugh and some Latin jokes Tuesday night.
METRO
Police records request process can be stressful, costly
By Morgan Watkins | Oct. 11, 2011Local law enforcement agencies follow the law when providing public records, but their policies differ in ways that can have an effect on residents' watches and pocketbooks.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Swing and a miss; Student Government had chance to be fair
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 11, 2011Way to go, UF Student Government.
NEWS
Innovations that improved the world of travel
By Samantha Shavell | Oct. 11, 2011In honor of Travel + Leisure's 40th anniversary, it has announced 40 travel innovations that have made traveling "better, easier, safer and healthier."
METRO
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K-12 EDUCATION
Staying in school makes students unproductive
By Nicholas Butler | Oct. 11, 2011Is your college education really worth the money and debt? Maybe.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Columnist needs to understand the poor, unprivileged
By Diana Moreno | Oct. 11, 2011This is a response to Travis Hornsby's column from Monday called "Why I am no longer liberal-minded." I would much rather spend my post-work hours doing something relaxing rather than writing a guest column, but I must do something about the rage headache your column has caused me.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Fox's stubbornness, corporate greed almost killed ‘The Simpsons'
By Kaylanie Alvarez | Oct. 11, 2011As Homer Simpson would say, "Woo Hoo!"
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Galaxy not as large as originally thought
By Mina Radman | Oct. 10, 2011UF astronomers have uncovered new details about the formation of the Milky Way galaxy with the help of the world's largest telescope.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Researchers use Bod Pod to study body fat measurement
By Dana Burke | Oct. 10, 2011A white, 5-foot-5-inch orb-like structure sits out of place among the scales, measurement tools, shelving units, computers and common office materials in Room 227 of UF's Food Science and Human Nutrition building.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE
Students protest move of library collections
By Ashira Morris | Oct. 10, 2011Don't relocate. Communicate.
METRO
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POLITICS
Student Senate gets OK to review election
By Clare Lennon | Oct. 10, 2011The UF Supreme Court decided not to invalidate the fall Student Government election procedures after a hearing Monday night.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Local ‘solar tour' to educate about benefits of solar energy
By Ayana Stewart | Oct. 10, 2011As public concern over fossil-fuel dependence increases, many are turning to the sun.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Treasurer vetoes $28,000 cellphone charging stations
By Clare Lennon | Oct. 10, 2011Two Student Senate bills have recently stalled due to lack of specifics.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A knock at the door
By Meredith Rutland | Oct. 10, 2011Christine, a petite 20-year-old, slips her white karate jacket over her loose pink tank top.
NEWS
Designers conquer Paris Fashion Week 2011
By Natalia Sieukaran | Oct. 10, 2011Last week was Paris Fashion Week, and it featured some of the biggest names in fashion ever: Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Chanel — names the whole world knows.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Brissett the starter for now, Driskel will practice, compete
By GREG LUCA | Oct. 10, 2011Jacoby Brissett is still UF’s starter at quarterback, but Jeff Driskel will have an opportunity to capture the job this week.
NEWS
World's oldest running car sells for $4.62 million at auction
By Kristian Grimsland | Oct. 10, 2011It's one thing to spend millions on luxury items, but it's another to spend it on a piece of history.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Notebook: Defensive shakeup likely thanks to poor tackling; Gillislee to see more touches
By MATT WATTS | Oct. 10, 2011Changes on defense are likely after the Gators have given up 464 rushing yards in back-to-back losses against Alabama and LSU.
