NEWS
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CAMPUS
Notebook: McCray shining in pass rush; Injury report
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 17, 2012Lerentee McCray’s hard work is finally paying off.
El Caimán
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Driskel drawing Tebow comparisons with rushing prowess
By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 17, 2012Jeff Driskel looks the part, but he’s not ready to compare himself to another running quarterback from Florida’s past.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF is 54th best US college
By Ayana Stewart | Sep. 17, 2012UF is the 54th best college in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Downtown library renovations
By Brandon Shenk | Sep. 17, 2012The downtown library, 401 E. University Ave., will celebrate the grand re-opening of its revamped third floor at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27.
METRO
Cantina to give out free shots as part of Twitter promotion
By CHRIS KIRSCHNER< | Sep. 17, 2012As part of a new promotion, 101 Cantina plans to give out 3,000 free shots as soon as it reaches 3,000 Twitter followers.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Secret Scouts
Sep. 17, 2012Recent reports state that the Boy Scouts of America has covered up decades of alleged child molestation that occurred under its roof.
METRO
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Grad student seriously injured in mystery incident
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 17, 2012At about 6 p.m. Wednesday, UPD received a call from a pedestrian who found Zachary Lovitch, 27, a music composition doctoral candidate, unconscious across the street from the Biomedical Sciences Building on Center Drive.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Gov. Jeb Bush’s son discusses current economy with students
By Webb | Sep. 17, 2012About 100 people came to The Swamp Restaurant’s patio to see Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. During his 15-minute appearance, Bush asked attendees if they were registered to vote and spoke about concerns facing young voters.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Voter apathy is absolutely pathetic
Sep. 17, 2012I don’t care how much you hate politics. If you are eligible, you need to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
METRO
While theater economy remains iffy in Gainesville, UF students have hope
By Kathryn Varn | Sep. 17, 2012Gainesville may welcome art in all its forms, but its job market for professional theater is about as bad as the rest of the country’s.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
PhDmoms support group encourages and brings relief
By Jared Ginsburg | Sep. 17, 2012Melody Schiaffino, a health services, research, management and policy Ph.D. student and mother formed PhDMoms, a support group new this semester designed to join doctoral mothers who want to share, learn, study and grow together.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Strong showings from Hedberg, Lendl help UF women's golf
By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Sep. 17, 2012Florida is currently second after balancing its first two rounds at the Dale McNamara Invitational on Monday.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TRACK
Strausa wins first race with Florida cross country
Sep. 17, 2012Junior Agata Strausa had never run a race as a member of the Gators cross country team before her victory at the Mountain Dew Invitational.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Watson making early impact for UF men's tennis
Sep. 17, 2012One year ago, Southeastern Conference tennis programs such as Georgia, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt sought highly touted recruit Gordon Watson.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Rally: Does UF have enough playmakers to beat top-flight teams?
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 17, 2012Josh: The biggest question about Florida entering the season was whether it would have enough effective skill
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF law student, athlete nominated for NCAA award
By Kelly Price | Sep. 17, 2012Grace Collins is up for the NCAA Woman of the Year award, which is given based on athletic and academic achievements, community service and leadership. Collins is among the top three finalists from Division II and will face six more candidates from divisions I and III for the award. She will attend the award banquet Oct.14 at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
METRO
Man robs pizza shop with gun
By Chris Alcantara | Sep. 17, 2012At about 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Curtis Hines, 36, walked into a Domino’s Pizza store in the 2000 block of Southwest 13th Street and demanded money from the cashier, according to a Gainesville Police arrest report.
METRO
Event will feature painting elephant, pony rides
By Emily Padgett | Sep. 17, 2012Luke the elephant will paint for an audience this weekend as part of Elephant Appreciation Day. He is one of four elephants that will participate in the event, at Two Tails Ranch, 18655 NE 81st St., Williston, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS TENNIS
Inexperienced Watson headlines group of Gators in tournament finals
Sep. 16, 2012In only his second collegiate tournament, Gordon Watson is making a strong impression.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Seventh annual Indian festival showcases dance, music and food
By Michelle Plitnikas | Sep. 16, 2012The annual Praharsha 2012 cultural fest showcased the best of Indian culture: its dancing, music and food in the Reitz Union Ballroom on Saturday night.
