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Madu, Simpson share some Tennessee roots
Oct. 30, 2007UF freshmen Ndidi Madu and Kerri Simpson's history as teammates started long before they came to Gainesville.
Meyer video, calls released
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 30, 2007On the day he was Tasered, Andrew Meyer told his mother he was happy because his arrest would bring important issues to light.
Group holds auction for families of children with cancer
By EVA MAE SMITH | Oct. 30, 2007Two families of children receiving cancer treatment at Shands at UF will soon receive a helping hand.
Library will stay open late
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 30, 2007Judith Russell, dean of UF's libraries, said Library West's hours will be extended during final exams at the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.
Center Pouncey practices with depleted defensive line
Oct. 30, 2007UF offensive lineman Mike Pouncey practiced with the defensive line Tuesday, Gators coach Urban Meyer said.
Gators look to continue lucky streak on Halloween
Oct. 30, 2007Tonight, in a rare midweek match, UF plays a South Carolina team (11-12, 4-10 Southeastern Conference) that should be frightened to face the No. 10 Gators (20-1, SEC 13-1).
Happy Halloween: We put local celebs into the perfect costumes
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 30, 2007No, there's not a Victoria's Secret show downtown tonight. It's Halloween, arguably college students' favorite holiday. Drink specials abound, costume contests bring out the best - or worst - in everyone, and of course, our favorite part: half-off candy tomorrow.
GPS plans will make students' bus rides better
By Kim Cruts | Oct. 30, 2007Student Government was pleased to note on Monday that the Alligator is anticipating the global positioning system improvements for Regional Transit System just as much as we are. However, with such a focus on the timeline and cost of implementing GPS on RTS, students still don't know how much they will benefit from these improvements. SG is sure this is a huge step for a system that students interact with on such a regular basis, and will help all Gainesville residents better control their travel and their time.
Halloween history explains traditions
Oct. 30, 2007For this week, I'm adding a little holiday twist to my work - for Halloween, not Homecoming. Vincent Massaro, the Monday columnist, might disagree, but I've seen some strange happenings around Gainesville over the past few days, things that might have something to do with the supernatural themes Oct. 31 entails.
Police prepare for calls on Halloween
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 30, 2007With trick-or-treaters on the streets and parties all over town, Halloween could mean extra work for police.
Meyer's deal keeps him out of court
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 30, 2007Andrew Meyer will not face criminal charges if he completes 18 months of voluntary probation, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release Tuesday.
Donovan cautious in hopes for Werner
Oct. 29, 2007His face may look familiar, but to UF coach Billy Donovan, second-year forward Dan Werner is still a freshman.
Watch out Urban, here comes Shelley
Oct. 29, 2007This Friday, the other Meyer will control The Swamp - and no, it's not Andrew, "Don't tase me, bro" Meyer.
'The Interns' move to third task in Santa Fe Community College competition
By CASEY BROOKE LAWSON | Oct. 29, 2007Morgan Miller, Big Red team member, walked into a conference room expecting to be disappointed.
With any hope, Tasergate is coming to an end
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 29, 2007So Andrew Meyer apologized.
Men drop semifinal to Bruins
Oct. 29, 2007After beating Coastal Carolina in a morning conclusion to Sunday's darkness-postponed quarterfinal, the UF men's golf team was unable to defeat UCLA on Monday.
Meyer accepts 18-month probation
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 29, 2007Andrew Meyer has agreed to an 18-month term of voluntary probation by the State Attorney's Office following his arrest Sept. 17.
Starbucks takes over Java City's spot at Reitz
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 29, 2007Jenny Talana and Phillip Sotomayor don't usually drink coffee.