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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Protesters' actions were merited

By SKEET SURRENCY | Nov. 25, 2007

In regards to the protests surrounding former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' speech at UF, I have a few important observations to make. As a participant in the protests, I can assure you we take the First Amendment right of freedom of speech very seriously. For the purpose of protecting both Mr. Gonzales' and our First Amendment rights, we unanimously decided our protests should be visual, not vocal.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Have your say about UF tuition

By JOSH WEISS | Nov. 25, 2007

Between shrinking budgets and growing costs, it seems every family, business and state is trying to make ends meet. The same holds true at UF.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Injured student's condition improving after Monday scooter accident

By ANDREW TAN | Nov. 25, 2007

A UF sophomore who was seriously injured in an accident last week has been showing signs of improvement.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Scalping shows free market

By Matt Remo | Nov. 25, 2007

I'm writing in response to Stephanie Rosenberg's Tuesday column. I have been to many sporting events by not buying tickets from the box office, and I have sold tickets for more than face value.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators lose Hampton for season, get ready for Charleston in tourney

Nov. 25, 2007

The UF volleyball team lost only its second match of the season Saturday night, but it lost something much more important toward the end of game three.

NEWS | FEATURES

Some GPD officers delay Thanksgiving family time for work

By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 25, 2007

While students traveled home to their families last week, Gainesville Police Department Lt. Will Halvosa stayed in Gainesville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tebow suffers fractured right hand against FSU

Nov. 25, 2007

UF quarterback Tim Tebow played the majority of the second half of Saturday's 45-12 victory against Florida State with a fractured right hand, University Athletic Association sports information director Steve McClain said Sunday.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Online courses increase in popularity

By DEBORAH SWERDLOW | Nov. 25, 2007

As an incoming college freshman, Jonathan Elrod had no idea what he was getting himself into.

NEWS | FEATURES

Friends for Life group makes holiday cards for kids

By JACKIE AZIS | Nov. 25, 2007

With the holiday season approaching, the UF chapter of Friends for Life of America hopes to spread joy to children in hospitals.

NEWS

Holding Out For A Hero

Nov. 25, 2007

(Charles Roop / Alligator Staff) Shweta Mokashi waits in line in a tent outside of Best Buy on Archer Road on Thursday night for the Black Friday sales. Mokashi said she had been in line since 5 p.m. Wednesday. Shoppers across the country packed retail stores Friday in a bid to snag the best bargains. Although sales were better than expected over the holiday weekend, the spike may have been due to shoppers buying items from discount stores like Wal-Mart. That could mean bad news for more upscale chains. Macy's Inc. and Toys "R" Us were two stores expected to do well over the weekend. Charles Roop

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Tebow's stats speak for themselves

Nov. 25, 2007

UF coach Urban Meyer was asked to put quarterback Tim Tebow?s season statistics into perspective following Saturday?s win against Florida State.

METRO

Gainesville firefighter finds passion in combat challenge

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 25, 2007

Wearing all their gear and carrying 42-pound packs, firefighters lumber up a five-story tower two by two.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Accent to bring immigration debate to UF

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 25, 2007

The debate over immigration in the United States is coming to UF on Wednesday.

METRO

'Minerva' fetches ,40K

By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 25, 2007

A butterfly discovered by UF scientists earlier this year now has a name: Minerva.

NEWS

Matchup: UF vs. Stetson

Nov. 24, 2007

Who/When/Where: UF (3-2) vs. Stetson (1-4), 7:00 p.m., O'Connell Center

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators lose Hampton for season, drop season finale

Nov. 24, 2007

The UF volleyball team lost only its second match of the season Saturday night, but it lost something much more important toward the end of game three.

NEWS

Tebow vs. Hayes Round 1, UF 7-3.

Nov. 23, 2007

Tim Tebow would never admit to it, but he sent a message to Geno Hayes and the Seminoles on the Gators' first drive. After Hayes got in Tebow's face, the sophomore sensation then proceeded to run for a first down on 3rd and 15. After that Tebow avoided two 'Noles Defenders and ran it in for a touchdown from 22-yards out. The Gators lead 7-3.

NEWS

Hoops squad not looking too good versus FSU

Nov. 23, 2007

In one of their poorest efforts in years, it seems like all of the Gators inadequacies were on display Friday night against Florida State in the 65-51 loss.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Harvin runs wild on FSU

Nov. 23, 2007

Percy Harvin is officially back.

NEWS

Women drop a heartbreaker to 'Noles

Nov. 23, 2007

UF fell just shy of upsetting No. 20 Florida State, losing a heartbreak 81-78 Friday night.

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