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AP | SPORTS

World Series suspended due to rain

Oct. 27, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Booing opponents classless

By Millard Roberts | Oct. 27, 2008

In years gone by, Gator fans screamed "Gator Bait" in unison when the opposing team came out onto the field. It was a special and unique greeting for the invaders of Florida Field.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Use caution when fielding Facebook requests from family

By Morgan Nederhood | Oct. 27, 2008

Facebook is a double-edged sword when it comes to friend-requesting family members. You can keep in touch with parts of your family you've long forgotten, or you can friend them to remember why you stopped talking to them in the first place.

METRO

Judge defers ruling on electioneering law

By SEETA REBBAPRAGADA | Oct. 27, 2008

After hearing arguments in Gainesville on Monday, a federal judge said he would decide in a few days whether to take steps to suspend a Florida law affecting political speech.

METRO

Board to choose replacement chancellor by July 1

By THOMAS STEWART | Oct. 27, 2008

The committee charged with finding a new chancellor to oversee Florida's 11 public universities agreed on Monday that a permanent chancellor should be found by July 1.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer’s emotion a nice change

By Victoria Shelly | Oct. 27, 2008

I didn't recognize the man on the cover of the Alligator today. Urban Meyer smiling? Showing emotion? Thank you, William Green, for blocking that punt and putting that smile on Meyer's face.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Injuries leave holes at middle blocker

Oct. 27, 2008

UF coach Mary Wise is calling upon a power greater than herself to fix her team's recent middle-blocking struggles.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF medical school sees increase in first–year applicants

Oct. 27, 2008

It isn't getting any easier to get into medical school - at least in Florida.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Last–minute events can shift election

Oct. 27, 2008

Every four years as presidential candidates approach the finish line, the election hiccups. It could be a dramatic global event; it could be the final rabbit in a candidate's hat (or the final skeleton in his closet). Whatever form it takes, a presidential campaign must always anticipate that last-minute X-factor, the dreaded "October Surprise." For the candidate in the lead, it represents one last perilous curve ball. For the candidate running behind, it represents opportunity.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Bagging Santa

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 27, 2008

If you don't want your younger siblings to learn the truth about Santa Claus, then Virginia is the state for you (spoiler alert!).

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators play for seeding

By CALLOVI< | Oct. 27, 2008

Having already secured the Southeastern Conference regular-season title and top seed in the SEC Tournament, the Gators only have a perfect conference record and a high national seeding to play for.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Christian, scientist bump heads in evolution debate

By MELISSA MILCHMAN | Oct. 27, 2008

Students, faculty members and Gainesville residents flocked to witness a debate over Adam and Eve and chimpanzees Monday night.

METRO

Biden visits Ocala to promote early voting

Oct. 27, 2008

Less than a week after Michelle Obama drew a crowd of more than 10,000 people in Gainesville, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden will visit North Central Florida today to promote early voting.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Senators plan new committee to provide transparency

By LAUREN BAKER | Oct. 27, 2008

Following a renewed effort at transparency and bipartisanship in Student Government, a new Student Senate committee was created to review the selection process for replacement senators and committee seats; however some senators feel the endeavor has no clout.

METRO

Debate highlights pros and cons of proposed county taxes

By RENEE COLE | Oct. 27, 2008

Interest in two proposed Alachua County taxes brought more than 40 people to the UF Hilton Conference Center Monday night to hear officials discuss opposing viewpoints.