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This is regarding Kyle Maistri’s article in Tuesday’s paper about playing pick-up basketball at Southwest Rec. No one should go play pick-up if they are looking to impress the guys around them. Everyone goes to play for the exercise and for the love of the game. This article epitomizes the type of player everyone at Southwest Rec hates to play with. Don’t ever switch on defense, harass anyone who calls a foul on you and then call everything. You play to win, not to look good.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Freshmen excel right away

By ANDREW OLSON < | Jan. 26, 2010

When Florida takes on UCF today at 5 p.m., two freshmen will be leading the charge for the Gators.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Unite Party already has executive ticket chosen

By Joshua Niederriter | Jan. 26, 2010

Alligator, I’ve got a wager for you. I find it hilarious the Unite Party says it will be “conducting interviews” to determine its executive candidates. It’s common knowledge they have already chosen Marcus Dixon to run for vice president and Virlany Taboada to run for treasurer. Because I feel bad for the students who will come out to interview when Unite has made up its mind, I’m willing to put my reputation on the line. If I’m wrong then feel free to Dart me, Joshua Niederriter, when they announce their candidates. But if I’m right send a Dart at the party for misleading the Student Body. I hope you take me up on this offer because either way you win.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Religion must evolve with audience

By Ryan Spencer | Jan. 26, 2010

The whirlwind that is “Avatar” made it over to the Vatican earlier this month in a private screening before its release in Italy. They were not enthused with the movie, and I am not surprised with their reaction.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Town hall forum to discuss Reitz Union plans

By Jordan Johnson | Jan. 26, 2010

As we begin discussions on how to effectively address the issues that face the Reitz Union, Student Government and the Alligator have teamed up to host a town hall forum. The purpose of this town hall forum will be to provide students an opportunity to learn about the significant issues facing our Union and engage each other in a constructive conversation.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Reitz Now: Students should attend town hall forum, vote

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2010

Remember when Student Government first announced it wanted to charge students a fee to expand and improve the Reitz Union?

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Petty PETA

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2010

There’s no shortage of vegetarians at the Alligator. Several of our staff members forgo turkey in favor of Tofurkey, and one of us hasn’t had dairy in years. But a recent blog from PETA has the Editorial Board raising its eyebrows.

METRO

Alachua County appoints public safety director

By MELINDA CARSTENSEN | Jan. 26, 2010

Edwin C. Bailey was unanimously appointed as the county’s public safety director Tuesday afternoon.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Student Government copy center to use recycled paper

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Jan. 26, 2010

It will be an additional $500 a year.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Forum focuses on recession causes, job prospects

By HILARY SHEINBAUM | Jan. 26, 2010

Economics professors and UF students discussed the cause of the economic recession and job prospects for graduates at a forum Tuesday night in Pugh Hall.

El Caimán