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After reading the articles on our Student Government candidates raising a couple thousand bucks for their ever-important T-shirts and buttons, I couldn't help but think about how much money Americans waste by giving to political campaigns. For the 2008 election thus far, all of the candidates have raised over $1 billion (McCain = $230 million, Obama = $454 million). Why?

METRO

GPD arrests siblings outside Common Grounds

Oct. 2, 2008

Police arrested two siblings Thursday morning at Common Grounds.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 2, 2008

For starters, we'd like to award UF and the Gainesville area for their efforts to "go green" with a we-don't-know-what-sustainability-means-but-we'll-do-it-if-Luda-does LAUREL. The local community has made sincere efforts to be environmentally conscious, and we're all for communities that are pro-Earth.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Defense the real key to Gators success

Oct. 2, 2008

It's easy to get caught up in the gaudy hitting percentages, the electrifying kills and the smooth sets.

METRO

Student finds dismembered alligator

By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 2, 2008

A dismembered alligator carcass was found in a vacant lot on Southwest 23rd Street near campus Thursday night only a day after the Associated Press reported that a dismembered crocodile carcass was found at the University of Miami.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Enough with Mississippi talk

Oct. 2, 2008

After Monday morning's press conference, UF athletics directory Jeremy Foley complained that only one question in a 20-minute interview was asked to UF coach Urban Meyer about the upcoming Arkansas game.

NEWS

Correction

Oct. 2, 2008

An article in Monday's Alligator incorrectly stated that James Doyle

AP | SPORTS

Longoria lifts Rays to win against White Sox

Oct. 2, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Gators fall short at All-American Championships

Oct. 1, 2008

Marrit Boonstra fell one win short of qualifying for the main draw at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships, losing to Laura Gioia of Furman 6-1, 6-1. There will be no Gators in the singles main draw of the tournament, which is the first event in the ITA Intercollegiate Grand Slam.

METRO

Police say new ATM scam could reach Gainesville

Oct. 1, 2008

Gainesville Police have expressed fear that ATM skimming, a scam creeping up Florida, could soon become a threat in Gainesville.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Former "Dispatch" guitarist forms new band

By HENRY TASKIER | Oct. 1, 2008

For Chadwick Stokes, former guitarist of the acoustic-rock group Dispatch, anti-war songs like "The General" weren't enough. Stokes wanted something sharper when it came to political issues. He found this edge in bassist Chuck Fay and drummer Mike Najarian. The three formed the politically charged reggae-rock band State Radio.

AP | SPORTS

Former Bronco Henry arrested for alleged cocaine deal

Oct. 1, 2008

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP | SPORTS

SEC East team Capsules

By The Associated Press | Oct. 1, 2008

GEORGIA: A pair of shoulder injuries have the No. 11 Bulldogs scrambling at tight end.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Biden should go easy on Palin

By Matthew Schwarz | Oct. 1, 2008

Nobody expects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's comically incompetent running mate, to put up a fight against Sen. Joe Biden at this Thursday's vice presidential debate - unless it happens to involve blue lines and slap shots. As this crucial milestone approaches, I would like to remind those hoping for an Obama victory, including the charming yet tempestuous Sen. Biden, to tread carefully.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Chinese gymnasts competed, won fairly

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2008

More than a month after the dust from the Beijing Olympics has settled, we have been alerted to a refreshing ending to one of the Games' most controversial issues.

El Caimán