Saints Rising: Missionary completes journey
Jan. 7, 2010Every year, more than 52,000 Mormon missionaries descend upon the world. This is a part four in a four-part series that follows two such messengers.
Every year, more than 52,000 Mormon missionaries descend upon the world. This is a part four in a four-part series that follows two such messengers.
Some of Alachua County’s youngest artists will have a chance to showcase their work at the upcoming Alachua County Elementary Art Exhibition beginning Saturday. Erin Friedberg, Gainesville visual arts coordinator, said the exhibition is designed to highlight the creativity and talent of its elementary school contributors.
John Walsh Needs to Keep His Mouth Shut. It’s not that his crime-fighting endeavor “America’s Most Wanted” hasn’t proven to be successful — it has, most recently with the capture of Jupiter massacre suspect Paul Mehinge — but rather that he, in his position of influence as a popular television host, should stop trying to be judge, jury and executioner, as he did recently when he called for capital punishment for the above suspect.
UF officials share their New Year's resolutions with The Alligator.
Coach Amanda Butler said her team came back mentally refocused after Christmas.
The hits keep coming for Florida.
An undefeated season and the chance to win a second BCS National Championship in the last five seasons gives Texas a lot to play for today.
Florida is fourth in the preseason rankings. Coach Rhonda Faehn knows it, accepts it and understands it.
Every year, more than 52,000 Mormon missionaries descend upon the world. This is a part three in a four-part series that follows two such messengers.
The motive has been determined as robbery, as some drugs and a small amount of cash were taken from the apartment.
The two parties had been discussing the merge for about two months, but the decision was finalized during the winter break.
UF's Parking and Transportation Committee and RTS have created one new bus route and extended another in an effort to boost student safety and reduce crowding on buses.
Despite record lows, a load of rumors and the collective hopes and dreams of everyone in Gainesville, officials aren’t expecting snow to fall this Friday night.
What would happen if someone else had complete access to your cell phone, your world? Oh the secrets that they could uncover! (Cue a certain golfer who had been doing some putting around of his own). This heart-wrenching fear is played out on stage in Sarah Ruhl’s comedy “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” set to be performed at the Hippodrome State Theater from January 6 to 31.
At this stage in my life, the only practical benefit to regular exercise is improving my sexual attractiveness. (Health? I’m good, thanks. I voted for Obama, and he’s got me covered there.) I’ll pick up a dumbbell when the other channels of attracting women become obsolete.
All right, boys, wake up. These simple resolutions will help you score just a little bit more. As for all you boys who like boys? Don’t worry. I know your games, too. We’ll get to you all soon enough.
When you’re wearing metallic gold Christian Louboutin pumps, who needs a plot line?
Based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” and composed by theater proficient Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Cats” celebrates the lives and stories of a variety of dancing, prancing cats.
Stop by The Alligator Friday between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to pitch your ideas, show us your work or give us any feedback.
Your belly might be full, but your pockets are probably empty because, let’s face it, the magic of Christmas isn’t free. Imagine you have only $30 left in your wallet. Here are the best deals around town to make your first weekend of spring semester a memorable one: