1 - The Independent Florida Alligator

NEWS

Speights to enter NBA Draft

Apr. 7, 2008

UF center Marreese Speights will enter the NBA Draft, coach Billy Donovan said in a statement Tuesday. Speights, a sophomore, will not hire an agent which means he can come back to school if he does not believe he'll be picked high enough or is not comfortable with his situation. Speights was second on the team in scoring and first in rebounding. With several big-man recruits coming in, the Gators would've had decent depth at their bigs, but without Speights that has become much more difficult now.

AP | SPORTS

Kansas wins national championship in overtime

Apr. 7, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEWS | CAMPUS

‘Study-in’ for responsible spending held in Machen’s office

By KATIE SANDERS | Apr. 7, 2008

This isn't the average protester-president square-off.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ends do not justify means in new bill

By Andre Samuels | Apr. 7, 2008

The scariest part of Dominic Palvisak's Monday letter on the abortion bill came at the end when he disclosed he was a second-year law student. I can understand how the emotion surrounding the abortion issue can lead many to support laws requiring women to seek ultrasounds before obtaining abortions, but this person is studying to be a lawyer.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Allen to join team, McArthur absent for UNF series

Apr. 7, 2008

At a time of the season when the Gators' pitching staff was looking tired and thin, a hurler with a familiar name will join the team.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Religious leaders explain importance of interfaith discussion

Apr. 7, 2008

Jewish and Muslim scholars and religious leaders spoke to UF students and faculty about the need for discussion between religious communities on Monday night.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Homeless need help from community

By GERALD LILES | Apr. 7, 2008

"You know how proud you were when your wife had that baby girl?" Frank asked.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Notes not needed to do well in course

By Erin Dickerson | Apr. 7, 2008

I truly don't understand what the uproar from the student body is all about in regard to the lawsuit against Einstein's Notes.

NEWS

Speights will declare for NBA Draft, will not hire agent

Apr. 7, 2008

UF center Marreese Speights has decided to enter his name in the NBA Draft, but he has not hired an agent.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Abortion bill still offers women a choice

By Joel Lombardi | Apr. 7, 2008

I am writing in response to Friday's editorial giving the Florida House of Representatives a "dart" for passing a bill requiring that an ultrasound be taken and the option of viewing that ultrasound be given to a woman before an abortion.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Harvin has heel surgery; team readies for spring game

Apr. 7, 2008

UF receiver Percy Harvin underwent surgery late Monday night to repair a nagging right heel injury that will keep him out of action until summer practices.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to renovate parking lot, bus shelters

By KATIE SANDERS | Apr. 7, 2008

Construction of two new campus bus shelters and renovations to a popular parking lot are set to begin this summer.

METRO

Gainesville may charge property owners fee to support fire rescue

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Apr. 7, 2008

Tax breaks to Florida homeowners might mean a new fire assessment fee for Gainesville property owners.

NEWS

Cal RB Montgomery transferring to WSU

Apr. 7, 2008

California running back James Montgomery is staying in the Pac-10.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Buses to feature GPS by early May

By ILEANA MORALES | Apr. 7, 2008

This summer, students will be able to know where their buses are without even venturing outside.

NEWS

UF baseball vs. UNF live blog

Apr. 7, 2008

GAME OVER

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Ways to shrink basketball team's roster by one

Apr. 7, 2008

With news from spring football and March Madness constantly swirling, UF's season-ending loss in the NIT was probably a mere blip on your radar.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Hispanic Student Association hosts Janitor Appreciation Day

By LIA GANOSELLIS | Apr. 6, 2008

Those responsible for maintaining UF's campus, including groundskeepers and irrigation workers, got a taste of appreciation Friday from a UF organization.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Prom Rugby Charity Match mixes sweat and dresses

By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Apr. 6, 2008

With their sequined prom dresses shining in the sun, about 30 women wrapped their arms around one another and smiled wide for the camera. Some had their hair in curls, and others donned tiaras.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ultrasound would educate patients

By Dominic Palvisak | Apr. 6, 2008

In Friday's edition of the Alligator, the Editorial Board attacked the Florida House of Representatives for passing a bill requiring all women seeking abortions to receive an ultrasound. The Darts & Laurels section called it "another conservative obstruction intended to prevent women from getting abortions."

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