METRO
Gainesville man arrested for selling imposter drugs
By KATIE EMMETS | Apr. 8, 2009A Gainesville man was arrested Tuesday after he told police officers he was selling fake crack cocaine.
El Caimán
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Brown’s promising future now in doubt
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Apr. 7, 2009Chris Brown catapulted to the highest heights of fame at the age of 16 for having "the dance moves of Usher and a voice all his own." Three years later, he was charged for domestic violence against long-time girlfriend and fellow R&B singer Rihanna, to which he pleaded not guilty.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS GOLF
Windy final round drops women's team to fifth place finish
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Apr. 7, 2009Any remaining hope for the Gators to notch their first tournament victory was blown away on Tuesday.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Tucker impresses in win against Bethune-Cookman
Apr. 7, 2009When UF coach Kevin O'Sullivan and his players were asked which freshman impressed them the most during the preseason, one name surfaced time and again - Preston Tucker.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Governor veto no match for same–sex marriage
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 7, 2009Starting Sept. 1, the state of Vermont will legally recognize same-sex marriages, thanks to legislative action, rather than a court ruling.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Kudos to Kumar
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 7, 2009From channeling his inner stoner in "Harold and Kumar" to portraying a doctor on "House," Kal Penn has displayed an ability to play a wide array of different personalities throughout his career.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Religious groups voice beliefs at first Interfaith Forum
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Apr. 7, 2009"How does your belief system, or lack thereof, affect your life?" This was one question posed to five panelists, each representing a major religious outlook, during UF's first Interfaith Forum on Tuesday evening in front of about 250 people. Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and non-theism were represented. "Our goal was to spark religious dialogue, and I think we accomplished that," said David Yakobovitch, who was credited with initiating the forum's creation.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
UF-FSU rivalry taking on more meaning for out-of-state Gators
By ADAM BERRY | Apr. 7, 2009Like learning to ride a bike or how to drive a car, understanding the nature of the beast that is the UF-FSU rivalry doesn't come naturally to everyone.
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Sinclair, Hartung show off dance moves during down time
Apr. 7, 2009It has elements of Tae Bo, dancing and gymnastics all rolled into one.
METRO
Two UF students to appear on Wheel of Fortune
By JESSALYN BERGER | Apr. 7, 2009Scott Sakowitz and Matt Friedman practiced clapping, calling out letters and even smiling for their appearance on "Wheel of Fortune."
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Money–hungry insurance companies continue to play games
By BRANDON SACK | Apr. 7, 2009Health insurance companies are scared shitless.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Anti–abortion group plants flags, holds vigil
By GUYANA HAND | Apr. 7, 2009When 14-year-old Patricia Aguerrevere felt her brother kicking inside her mother's belly, she knew she was feeling life. Now, as a second-year art history major, she is a member of the Pro-Life Alliance.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Senate discusses Reitz restaurant changes, DREAM Act
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Apr. 7, 2009UF's Student Senate discussed upcoming changes to the Reitz Union's food choices, including the closing of Wendy's, at Tuesday night's meeting.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Program aims to dispel homeless stereotype
By Matt Tripp | Apr. 7, 2009Kyle Evers' Tuesday started like many other people in Gainesville. He woke up at about 7 a.m. next to his wife with his dog at the foot of the bed.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF students, faculty rally against budget cuts
By CAROLYN TILLO | Apr. 7, 2009Equipped with a microphone, Deeb Kitchen grabbed a cell phone to call state Sen. Steve Oelrich before leaving the makeshift stage in the middle of the Plaza of the Americas on Tuesday.
SPORTS
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SFC
Squires leads SFC to pair of 8-0 wins
By KELSIE HOECHERL | Apr. 7, 2009The Santa Fe College softball team showed no mercy to St. John's River Community College in a doubleheader Tuesday.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
NHL playoffs offer most exciting professional postseason
Apr. 7, 2009Assuming you read the headline above this column, you know it is going to be about hockey. But I implore you to keep reading.
NEWS
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GREEK AFFAIRS
Hate symbol spray–painted on Jewish fraternity house
By THOMAS STEWART | Apr. 6, 2009A gray swastika was spray-painted on the side of the house being built by traditionally Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi, according to the University Police Department.
METRO
Gainesville may experience record low
By ANA GONI–LESSAN | Apr. 6, 2009Weather analysts predict that Gainesville will see a record temperature drop to 33 degrees early Wednesday morning.
