METRO
Shark attacks drop in Florida, U.S.
By KRISTEN HUFF | Feb. 26, 2009A failing economy may be your lifeline.
El Caimán
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Much at stake in late-season road game
Feb. 26, 2009When UF heads to Athens, Ga., on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. to face Georgia in the regular-season finale for both teams, there will be a lot on the line.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
"People" shows little regard for people
By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 26, 2009If People magazine had a face, I would punch it. Hard. Nineteen-year-old Mike Tyson hard.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
UF offers study abroad program to Antarctica, Argentina
By REBECCA WEISS | Feb. 26, 2009For the first time, UF is offering a two-week study abroad program to Antarctica and Argentina.
METRO
Underage drinking targeted
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 26, 2009Five underage drinkers were arrested Wednesday when GPD officers did a routine check of bars in midtown.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF gets 2010 commitment from CB Hampton
Feb. 26, 2009The Gators picked up their fifth oral commitment for the 2010 recruiting class Thursday when cornerback Victor Hampton of Charlotte (N.C.) Independence High told UF coaches he was Gainesville-bound.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Voters reject hand scanners for Rec Sports
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 26, 2009Sixty-one percent of the nearly 10,000 students who cast a ballot in this week's Student Government elections voted in favor of withholding funding from facilities that require biometric data, such as a hand scan, for entry.
SPORTS
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BASEBALL
Undefeated Gators set for in-state showdown with Hurricanes
Feb. 26, 2009The UF baseball team is in a familiar place.
METRO
UF group offers help to fire–ravaged Peaceful Paths
By HUNTER SIZEMORE | Feb. 26, 2009After Peaceful Paths, which aids battered women, burned down early Wednesday morning, a UF club reached out.
METRO
Party Patrol cracks down on noise first, drinking second
By EMILY FUGGETTA | Feb. 26, 2009What's blue and white and crashes your party at 3 a.m.?
SPORTS
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GYMNASTICS
Fierce SEC rivalry set to resume in Athens
Feb. 26, 2009UF and Georgia. Two schools that just don't like each other. A textbook example of rivals. Be it on the gridiron, in the pool, on the hardwood, even in a spitting contest.
MULTIMEDIA
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VIDEO
Destined For A Daughter
Feb. 26, 2009After raising three sons of their own and providing care for several foster boys as well, Bill and Beth Spencer never thought they would have a daughter. But then they got the chance to adopt Ashley, a baby girl who became the daughter they never had but always wanted.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Detail targets bus passing
By KATIE EMMETS | Feb. 25, 2009A UF student avoided a $154 ticket and four points on his driver's license Wednesday.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Former Miss Florida speaks about eating disorders
By REBECCA WEISS | Feb. 25, 2009A former Miss Florida and UF alumna spoke about her struggles with an eating disorder to about 30 students and faculty Wednesday night on the Plaza of the Americas.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Voters choose Unite Party for Student Government
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Feb. 25, 2009Raucous cheers filled the air outside of the Orange & Brew early Thursday morning as the Unite Party swept UF's Student Government spring elections, taking 42 of the 50 available Senate seats as well as the Executive ticket.
SPORTS
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SOFTBALL
Nelson's shutout leads No. 2 Gators to victory against No. 6 Wolverines
By ADAM BERRY | Feb. 25, 2009After taking down the No. 6 team in the nation, Stacey Nelson felt like she was just getting started.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
It's Elephant's Makes Debut
By Abigail O’Connell | Feb. 25, 2009What do you get when you mix Fugazi with The Beach Boys?
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
UF professor and wife under investigation for fraud
By THOMAS STEWART | Feb. 25, 2009The FBI searched the office of UF professor Samim Anghaie for suspected fradulent grant propsals to NASA on Wednesday.
METRO
New prescription drug increases eyelash growth
By Victoria Phillips | Feb. 25, 2009Have the prayers of short-lashed ladies everywhere finally been answered?
