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OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By EDITORIAL BOARD | Sep. 13, 2007

It's been a busy week for the Department of Darts & Laurels. So much has been going on around campus. We've been so busy gathering quotes for "Overheard in Gainesville" and avoiding the Turlington preacher, we've barely had time to cross West University Avenue for a bite to eat or a pitcher to drink. Somehow we managed. But we also managed to bring you a special all UF, all the time edition for this week's…

NEWS | CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION

Trustees look to begin budget cuts

By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 13, 2007

UF has begun looking for ways to put a dent in the planned universitywide budget cut of ,34 million, UF trustees announced Thursday.

NEWS

Some students pay little attention to Sept. 11's sixth anniversary

Sep. 13, 2007

Due to a reporting error, an article in Wednesday's paper stated that UF student Mala Simhan was a sophomore. Simhan is a junior.

NEWS | FEATURES

UF Air Force ROTC cadet soars above competition

By KIM WILMATH | Sep. 13, 2007

Maureen Hartney said she isn't perfect. She's still 15 push-ups shy of her 62-a-minute goal. She only has a 3.9 GPA. She hasn't saved the world yet.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Meyer: D-line a concern

Sep. 13, 2007

With the Gators set to take on Tennessee this Saturday, UF coach Urban Meyer said he is still worried about his defensive line.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Clotheslines not big safety issue

By JANE NUNNALLY | Sep. 13, 2007

I am writing in response to Wednesday's letter "Clotheslines a hazard for children." I loved the tongue-in-cheek letter about rogue clotheslines. I could imagine those heinous downed nylon wires lurking in the shadows just waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting victim, the clothespin springs beckoning the innocent, and the ruthless sheets laying in wait to cause those "zooming" children to fall off their trikes.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Referendums on shelter, coffee shops to appear on ballot

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Sep. 12, 2007

UF students will have a chance to voice their opinions on coffee and the homeless in addition to voting for 47 student senators during the fall election.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Meyer doesn't want to hush freshmen's excitement

Sep. 12, 2007

When a young Gators squad steps onto the field to face Tennessee on Saturday, UF coach Urban Meyer wants his players to ignore the adage, "Act like you've been there before."

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF speech and hearing clinics to offer free hearing tests in September

By KRISTIN NORTON | Sep. 12, 2007

As Gators fans anticipate kickoffs, distract their opponents and celebrate touchdowns, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium becomes a loud place.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Separation of church and television

Sep. 12, 2007

I want everyone to know that Jesus had absolutely nothing to do with my success as a writer.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF to get EU grant to fund European studies center

By ILEANA MORALES | Sep. 12, 2007

UF has become the first American university to receive a grant from the European Union to house a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tying ties a trying task for Gators football players

Sep. 12, 2007

Every Saturday morning, Tate Casey knows they'll come knocking.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

By CONOR MANCONE, UF graduate student

Sep. 12, 2007

An editorial in Wednesday's Alligator talked about the increased prices of soda, which is intended to encourage Gators to be healthier. Unfortunately, it missed the most important problem with this policy: It is not in any way the job of UF to encourage people to be healthier.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Silenced, Student Senate shouldn't censor Accent

By Editorial Staff | Sep. 12, 2007

We hate to say it, but one Student Government organization is actually doing something right. Not everything, mind you, but we'll give credit where credit's due.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Fulmer on hot seat heading into UF game

Sep. 12, 2007

Rocky Top might not be home sweet home for Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer much longer.

NEWS | SFC

Wikipedia executive promotes Wikimania in speech

By KATIE EMMETS | Sep. 12, 2007

Brion Vibber said he wants to make Wikimania accessible to everyone throughout the world.

NEWS

Soda prices increase in campus vending machines

Sep. 12, 2007

An article in Wednesday's Alligator incorrectly referred to Jerry Meriwether, assistant director of UF Business Services Division, as "she."

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Adams Out with a bang

Sep. 12, 2007

Latest CD to release at final show

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Low tuition, UF's size go hand in hand

By Warren Rhea | Sep. 12, 2007

It's outrageous to hear people who go to this university talking about shutting the door on those who haven't had the chance to experience it yet.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Crazy About the Cosmos

Sep. 12, 2007

(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Freshman Jamie Whalen uses a telescope fitted with a protective filter that allows her to look at the sun Wednesday afternoon. The telescope was placed on the Reitz Union North Lawn by the Undergraduate Astrophysics Society as part of the Student Organization Fair.

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