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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Kevorkian helped suffering people

By SAM CAIN | Sep. 16, 2007

In response to William Sanchez's letter concerning Jack Kevorkian, I have just one question: Why waste your time caring about this situation? I would really like to know how his opinion would change after being confronted with a lifetime of pain and suffering without end. Would he decide to keep on truckin', or would he throw in the towel and end his own life? Would he call up Kevorkian and employ his expertise in the matter? If I ever reached a point in my life where the only thing that greeted me with every new day was the grim reality of more pain and agony, then heck, put me out of my misery!

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Gators follow Illinois loss with win against Drake

Sep. 16, 2007

The Ashley Harris and KeLeigh Hudson show continues for the Gators.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS

Gal, Yadloczky lead women's golf to fifth-place finish

By Andy Hutchins < | Sep. 16, 2007

It wasn't exactly the debut they'd hoped for, but to the Gators, it was at least a promising start.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Harvin steps up as Caldwell sits with injury

Sep. 14, 2007

Percy Harvin did the work of two men on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Defense steps up in rout of rivalry game

Sep. 14, 2007

For the third straight year, Tennessee couldn't run the ball against UF.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

James makes fifth-longest return in school history

Sep. 14, 2007

Sophomore running back Brandon James kicked off UF's Southeastern Conference season with a bang when made an 83-yard punt return on the Gators? first drive against the Volunteers on Saturday afternoon.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Doe touchdown gives momentum in blowout

Sep. 14, 2007

Tennessee's comeback bid lasted all but a few seconds.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Men's hoops receives championship rings

Sep. 14, 2007

The 2006-07 UF men's basketball team may have received its national championship rings Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but former UF forward Chris Richard got a sneak peak at the piece of jewelry in an unlikely location.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Youthful defense grows up in win

Sep. 14, 2007

To say UF coach Urban Meyer was nervous about his defense heading into Saturday's game against Tennessee would be an understatement.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators dominate Volunteers with second-half explosion

Sep. 14, 2007

Tony Joiner sealed UF's 39-point win with a kiss.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF changes online course system for easier use

By HEATHER STRANGE | Sep. 13, 2007

This semester UF switched its online course system from WebCT to a system called E-Learning System.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Students fast for Ramadan, charity

By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 13, 2007

Students of many faiths ended a day of fasting with prayer and food Thursday night at the O'Connell Center.They gathered to celebrate the first day of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim religion, with a feast. Participants in the Fast-a-Thon abstained from eating between sunrise and sunset. Some also pledged donations to St. Francis House, a local homeless shelter.The fundraiser was organized by UF's Islam on Campus.The event began with a prayer in the front entrance. About 10 minutes were devoted to a prayer of standing, sitting and kneeling positions. Those who were not Muslims were invited to observe those in prayer before the meal.Rami Nashashibi, a Muslim activist from Chicago, spoke at the event.The sociologist and founder of the Inner City Muslim Action Network stressed the importance of fasting for all religions.

OPINION | COLUMNS

UF's focus on health, fitness a downer

By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 13, 2007

UF students can't escape the pressure of being healthy because there are reminders lurking in the shadows everywhere we turn.

METRO

Officials, advocates differ on Tent City relocation

By APRIL DUDASH | Sep. 13, 2007

City officials and homeless advocates continue to debate whether relocating the homeless residents of Tent City has been a successful venture.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Unfair protection for University of Miami in budget

By E. T. YORK | Sep. 13, 2007

As a result of the decline in Florida's economy, a special session of the Legislature this fall will consider an expected 4 percent to 10 percent reduction in the statewide budget. This would result in the State University System losing between ,100 million and ,232 million.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bureaucracy would be bad for Accent

By ANDREW BROWN | Sep. 13, 2007

Never before have I been so against a proposal from the Student Senate and so supportive of an editorial from the Alligator. Accent's success lies not only in the experience, professionalism and dedication of its staff, but in its independence from Student Government's legislative branch. The Accent chairperson must be free to act quickly to respond to offers from speakers and be able to act even quicker to research and bid on potential speakers. Requiring the Accent chairperson to report to the Student Senate and ask for approval would strangle Accent's success.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jenkins commits to UF, hopes to enroll in January

Sep. 13, 2007

Pahokee High cornerback Janoris Jenkins verbally committed to UF on Thursday night, giving the Gators a huge boost in the early recruiting season.

NEWS | CAMPUS

GOP candidate Thompson visits Gainesville on gameday

By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Sep. 13, 2007

Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson is scheduled to stop in Gainesville on Saturday.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Accent chairman resists Senate oversight

By ROBERT WILLIAMS | Sep. 13, 2007

While the Accent Speaker's Bureau chairman said feedback is important, the organization is working fine without the Student Senate.

NEWS

Machen describes UF's impact on Florida

Sep. 13, 2007

In a presentation to UF's Board of Trustees during its strategic discussion before its meeting, UF President Bernie Machen said if UF were a corporation, it would be the 16th largest corporation in the Florida.

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