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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.

NEWS

Haden on field and warming up

Nov. 23, 2007

Cornerback Joe Haden, who was questionable with a right ankle sprain, is on the field and warming up. It was going to be a game-time decision whether the freshman, UF's top corner, would start. More on this as the lineups are announced.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Small senior class goes out with big win

Nov. 23, 2007

For a group of seniors who experienced everything from mediocrity to a coaching change to a national title, Saturday was a flawless ending.

NEWS

HALFTIME: UF 24 FSU 12

Nov. 23, 2007

Although Gary Cismesia kicked a miraculous 60-yard field goal as time expired, the Seminoles haven't been able to do much more than that as the Gators lead 24-12 at the half. Tim Tebow has thrown two touchdowns to Louis Murphy and Tebow has also ran for one, helping further his Hesiman campaign.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Rickerson picks up slack for injured Haden

Nov. 23, 2007

With freshman cornerback Joe Haden (high right ankle sprain) out of the lineup this week, Jacques Rickerson knew he had a second chance to impress UF's coaching staff.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Receivers spread wealth in break-out game

Nov. 23, 2007

If Tim Tebow wins the Heisman Trophy, he will have plenty of hands to shake and people to thank.

NEWS

UF loses a heartbreaker to No. 20 Florida State

Nov. 23, 2007

UF fell just shy of upsetting No. 20 Florida State and the Gators will be left wondering what could have been after a 81-78 loss Friday night.

NEWS

Matchup: UF vs No. 20 Florida State

Nov. 22, 2007

Who/When/Where: UF (3-1) vs. No. 20 Florida State (4-1), 5:30 p.m., O'Connell

OPINION | COLUMNS

Things to be thankful for at UF this holiday

By Leigh Shapiro | Nov. 20, 2007

Ah, Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for the holiday you can't screw up. There's no need to fret about finding the perfect gift for your mom or someone hot to kiss at midnight. It's socially acceptable to eat so much pie that you can't get up from the table. Here's what I'm thankful this year:

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Nothing wrong with fishing T-shirts

By Stephanie Stock | Nov. 20, 2007

In Monday's "Fashion" Alligator Rants, "frat guys who wear Guy Harvey shirts" were chastised for wearing the artists's apparel simply because "Gainesville doesn't have any good places to fish for swordfish." As a longtime supporter of Mr. Harvey's artwork and marine preservation efforts, I'm a little baffled.

El Caimán