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Carpenter kicks Dolphins to win over Raiders
Nov. 16, 2008MIAMI - During training camp, when Miami Dolphins rookie kicker Dan Carpenter refused to sing for his teammates, they took his gear and threw it in a tub of cold water.
Calathes cleared of wrongdoing in gambling investigation
Nov. 16, 2008An athletic department investigation into alleged student-athlete gambling revealed that UF guard Nick Calathes reportedly ran up a $600 online poker debt.
Gators lose crtical conference match to Wildcats
Nov. 16, 2008On this weekend's road trip, UF took two steps forward in a sweep of Tennessee and one giant step backward in a five-set thriller with Kentucky.
Students hold fake on–campus wedding
By LAUREN BAKER | Nov. 16, 2008After a marriage proposal via Facebook five days beforehand, two UF sophomores were married (just for fun) Friday in a ceremony on campus.
300 attend 10th annual Homeless Services Fair
By LAUREN IRIZARRY | Nov. 16, 2008Although Tony James of Gainesville has been out on the streets for about a week, he said it lifts his spirit to know that others are trying to help.
Locals protest for repeal of Amendment 2
By KRISTIN BJORNSEN | Nov. 16, 2008Huddled under rainbow-colored umbrellas, Amendment 2 protestors met in the drizzling rain Saturday afternoon with a message: equal rights for everyone.
Women advance to NCAA Championships with second-place finish
By ADAM BERRY | Nov. 16, 2008The 34th Street Wall says it all for the UF women's cross country team: "We made it. UF XC to NCAAs 2008."
Tuition hike would protect degree value
Nov. 16, 2008It's your typical Monday morning: You grudgingly fight your way out of bed, stumble across campus to class and slump into the first seat you can find in the back of Carleton Auditorium. Your professor walks in and somberly approaches the lectern.
Hicks shines against Gamecocks
Nov. 16, 2008UF linebacker Brandon Hicks had one start this season coming into Saturday's game against South Carolina.
UF advances to round of 16 after win over UCF
By CALLOVI< | Nov. 16, 2008With time winding down, the Gators made one final attempt to take a lead into the half.
Gainesville amendment 2 protest
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Supreme Court Justice Stevens to speak on campus
By THOMAS STEWART | Nov. 16, 2008John Paul Stevens, the oldest and longest serving justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, will speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday.
Liberal beliefs don’t follow Catholicism
By Katherine Schinn | Nov. 16, 2008I would like to say two things to Daniel Seco: First, please do not wave your "strong Catholic" banner while promoting things that are unequivocally contrary to the Church's teaching. You can't have it both ways.
Dinnertime: Symbolic event lacks significant impact
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 16, 2008By now, we think it's safe to assume Gainesville touts a fairly left-wing point of view. The area's liberal tendency is especially obvious on UF's campus, where protests are as common as man-crushes on Percy Harvin.
Gator Watch has potential to help students
By E.J. Walicki | Nov. 16, 2008While we have not seen the impact of Gator Watch, as someone who has worked the safety zone, I have seen the benefits this program provides for students.
Gators drop season opener to Florida Gulf Coast
Nov. 14, 2008The UF women's basketball team's season opener on Friday night didn't go as well as the team had hoped, thanks to a feisty underdog.