SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Jensen shoots low round for UF in first start
Sep. 8, 2008Cool, calm, poised, unflappable.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Republicans should take reality–based stance on sex–ed
By Monique Cunin | Sep. 8, 2008Election 2008 has finally cast all of its actors.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Growl doesn’t cater to students
By Michael Verbosky | Sep. 8, 2008The largest student-run pep rally has once again failed to deliver a show for students. Instead, it will feature the Steve Miller Band playing their greatest hits for alumni.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Meyer looking for more production out of running backs
Sep. 8, 2008It sure didn't take long for questions about UF's running game to resurface. Just a week after running over Hawaii's defense, the Gators' running backs combined for just seven yards rushing Saturday against Miami.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Tebow backs Meyer's decision to score late
Sep. 8, 2008It seemed harmless at the time, but UF's field goal with a victory already in hand against Miami on Saturday night has started a small war of words.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Students gather to watch documentary on post–Sept. 11 hate crimes
By BRAD GOLDBACH | Sep. 8, 2008Some Sikh, Arab and Muslim Americans became targets of hate crimes in the weeks following Sept. 11 for wearing a turban and a beard, characteristics Americans began to associate with terrorists.
NEWS
The Vicious Cycle: Rush Week
By ERIC GLICKMAN | Sep. 8, 2008Another year of fraternity rush has come and gone. Rush is the most pivotal event for any fraternity at UF. It is a modern example of survival of the fittest. Fraternities need a steady member count to persist or they could die out. Rush is intended to be a way for fraternities to get together and celebrate Greek unity, but it has drastically failed to accomplish such.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Dean to stay at UF through academic year
By THOMAS STEWART | Sep. 8, 2008College of Engineering Dean Pramod Khargonekar, whose resignation was announced in December, has decided to stay on as the college's dean through the end of this academic year.
AP
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SPORTS
Track star Carter arrested for carrying concealed weapon
Sep. 8, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Go Gators – Go start a new advertising campaign
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 8, 2008UF's world-famous and exceedingly popular "Go Gator Nation" ad campaign has finally come to a end.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Hundreds attend UF's volunteer organization fair
By ALEXANDRA BIZARES | Sep. 8, 2008Hundreds of UF students passed through the Volunteer Organization Fair on Monday to learn how they could serve Gainesville.
SPORTS
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BLOGS
Urban Meyer weighs in on BYU-Washington excessive celebration call
Sep. 8, 2008Last weekend in college football, BYU played against Washington, with the game coming down to a final play. Washington, down 7 points, scored a touchdown on the last play, and quarterback Jake Locker threw the ball up the in air after scoring the touchdown, and referees flagged him for a 15-yard excessive celebration penalty.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Prairie Project
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 8, 2008The Editorial Board is pleased to see several state and local agencies coming to the rescue of an often-overlooked local treasure.
METRO
Paynes Prairie receives $23 million for restoration of wetlands
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Sep. 8, 2008After years of being a repository for wastewater of nearby suburbs, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park could soon return to the conditions of a century ago.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Poor economy leaves college grads struggling for jobs
By KELLY NGO | Sep. 8, 2008Students across the country are beginning to discover that a college degree doesn't guarantee a career anymore.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Freshman Murphy leads Gators to win over rival Seminoles
Sep. 8, 2008Some games, All-American high school talent gives way to freshman inexperience.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF to launch new advertising campaign
Sep. 8, 2008UF commercials featuring alumni encouraging each other to "Go write the great American novel" or to "Go cure cancer" will soon retire.
