OPINION
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COLUMNS
Muslim beliefs not reflected in shooting
By Nora Zaki | Nov. 12, 2009May Peace be Upon You.
El Caimán
METRO
Local experts discuss climate change, clean energy
By BRANDON BRESLOW | Nov. 12, 2009One of UF’s newest organizations welcomed students to discuss issues of clean energy, global warming and carbon emissions with four local experts Thursday.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 12, 2009This week the world celebrated momentous changes in history, and America celebrated some changes of its own. By contrast, things have been a little slow around the Alligator; the most noteworthy thing to happen this week is the mysterious disappearance of the friendly rats that live in our walls (if you’re reading this, we miss you). These epic world events only make the mundane state of affairs in Gainesville harder to bear. With that in mind, we are happy to present you with a don’t-let-the-small-town-blues-get-you-down edition of...
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Ceramic arts club to sell pottery at Art Bash tonight
By MARISSA LYONS | Nov. 12, 2009Ceramic arts club to sell pottery at Art Bash tonight
METRO
Expo to highlight careers for women
By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Nov. 12, 2009UF Students in Free Enterprise is hosting a Women’s Career Expo today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Center for Innovation and Economic Development at Santa Fe College.
METRO
Foundation plans walk for suicide awareness
By HILARY SHEINBAUM | Nov. 12, 2009Scott Sumrow was a National Honor Society member who dreamed of designing and building airplanes. He also suffered from depression. Shortly after his 18th birthday in 2001, Scott took his life.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
T-shirt displays offensive messages
By Desi Krell | Nov. 12, 2009On Tuesday night, The Laboratory, a local bar/cafe on University Avenue, unveiled its new promotional T-shirts. One of the T-shirt designs was offensive and misogynistic, portraying a woman’s buttocks (her face was not shown) as she was entangled in tentacles. The accompanying caption read, “The Laboratory: more fun than a night in Japan!”
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Kava can cause liver damage
By Terry Polevoy | Nov. 12, 2009Kava can cause liver damage
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator balances fraternity coverage
By Albert Berdellans | Nov. 12, 2009I am writing this letter to commend the Alligator on the way in which it reported the story “Fraternities charged with providing alcohol to minors.” Contrary to the way in which stories involving the Greek system are typically reported, this article displays the relevant conflicting viewpoints inherent in any news story. Hopefully the level of journalistic quality present in this story will continue to be present in all of the Alligator’s future news articles, particularly stories regarding events that are crucial to the daily lives of hundreds of young men. I applaud the effort to contact each of the relevant organizations.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Herbal tea can react with prescriptions
By Crystal Mason | Nov. 12, 2009As a third-year pharmacy student, I wanted to remark on your article concerning kava. Many patients don’t believe herbals and supplements are medications, so they fail to tell their doctor that they are taking them.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter generalizes conservative principles
By Sean Gellis | Nov. 12, 2009In response to Frederic Spieler’s letter, “Republicans aren’t actually conservative,” Spieler asks what the conservative principles are. I would like to try to answer that. Conservatism operates off the ideas of personal freedom, limited government interference in the daily lives of its citizens and a strong capitalist society. It also stands for fiscal responsibility and strong national defense. The government shouldn’t help those who aren’t willing to help themselves. Sorry to bust your ideological bubble, but there are people who, no matter how much help you give them, will continue to be self-destructive, make bad decisions and contribute nothing to society. They should not be given a free ride on everyone else’s dollar.
NEWS
Make your own pancake batter
By CYNTHIA DESPRES | Nov. 12, 2009Don't waste money on buying pancake batter from a store. Whip up your own in no time!
NEWS
Hollywood director Brett Ratner speaks to UF
By Joshua Saval | Nov. 12, 2009Director Brett Ratner spoke about some of his previous films and how he got into the Hollywood business.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Video: Veterans Day Celebration
Nov. 12, 2009Local veterans were honored at Kanapaha Park on Veterans Day.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Garcia stepping up in first year as sole starter
By CALLOVI< | Nov. 11, 2009Last year, Stephen Garcia was splitting time with Chris Smelley at quarterback for South Carolina when the Gamecocks traveled to Gainesville.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Meyer will unseat Spurrier as best coach in Florida history
Nov. 11, 2009It’s time to start the debate again.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Crimson Tide get taste of Gators' spread
Nov. 11, 2009Florida coach Urban Meyer said this week his team won’t start preparing to face Alabama in the Southeastern Conference Championship until the week of the game, but the Crimson Tide will get a feel for the Gators this week.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Meyer not worried about Strong’s head coaching offers
Nov. 11, 2009As the season draws to a close and coaching vacancies open up, Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong’s name is sure to be associated with head coaching jobs.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Libero Cusack interns with UAA for baseball team
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Nov. 11, 2009There is no secret to senior libero Elyse Cusack’s success.
METRO
About 240 line up to try to set massage chain record
By DAVID TINTNER | Nov. 11, 2009While the rain may have been a pain in the neck for some people Wednesday, others spent the afternoon getting the pain massaged away.
