El Caimán

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SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

Offense needs to open things up

Sep. 21, 2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn - Man, you're such a frigging stud. You've got the prettiest gal in school walking arm in arm with you almost 24/7. You drive up every day in a sleek Mercedes. Your Abercrombie and Hollister shirts are always neatly pressed. You've got Division-I coaches texting you every day, saying how you're their final piece in a national championship run.

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NEWS

Board of Governors chancellor to resign

By KATIE SANDERS | Sep. 21, 2008

Mark Rosenberg, chancellor of Florida's Board of Governors - the State University System's highest governing body - announced Monday that he will resign from his position to return to teaching in February.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Orange and Blue Party releases platform

By KATIE SANDERS | Sep. 21, 2008

The Orange and Blue Party released its platform for public input Sunday, but some of the party's ideas could be modified by the time the Student Government election arrives.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Students to star in, produce new UF ad campaign

By KATHRYN WATSON | Sep. 21, 2008

Generations of Florida Gators are expected to fill a video booth at the upcoming football game against the University of Mississippi to be a part of the newest nationwide campaign for UF.

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METRO

Obama addresses 20,000 in Jacksonville

Sep. 21, 2008

At a rally in Jacksonville on Saturday, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama took aim at investment bankers, insurance companies and high-salaried citizens, declaring they could spare some change.

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METRO

GPD proposes uniform security costs for visiting officials

Sep. 21, 2008

Gainesville officials are preparing for potential visits from political candidates by deciding on the most cost-efficient way to protect them.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators overwhelm Vols in Knoxville

Sep. 19, 2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It's fair to say that the rivalry between UF and Tennessee has become anything but competitive.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

James continues to haunt Vols

Sep. 19, 2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - There's just something about Tennessee that makes Brandon James go.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Tim Tebow throws a pass in the Gators win over Tennessee. (Harrison Diamond)

Sep. 19, 2008

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Spikes, defense shut down Tennessee

Sep. 19, 2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Saturday's contest at Tennessee was supposed to be the first big test to see how much UF's defense had improved. Either the Volunteers' offense wasn't as good as expected, or the Gators passed with flying colors in the 30-6 win.

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NEWS

UF vs. Tennessee Live Game Blog Final

By <a ref="mailto:bsteele@alligator.org"> BRIAN STEELE < | Sep. 19, 2008

GAME OVER

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Moody leaves his mark on UT

Sep. 19, 2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Emmanuel Moody said he doesn't care about being a feature back. He just wants to have a role on a team.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

GPD arrests five members of SG parties for underage drinking

By LAUREN BAKER | Sep. 18, 2008

Of 10 underage drinking arrests made by Gainesville Police on Wednesday night, five included members of Student Government political parties at The Swamp Restaurant.

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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Lobbyists muddying energy problem

By JARROD STERN | Sep. 18, 2008

Everyone is all over the fad of hybrid and electric cars offering low emissions and high gas mileage.

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OPINION  |  EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 18, 2008

To kick things off this week, we'd like to hand a this-is-a-tradition-we-can-stand-by LAUREL to the Great Underwear Dash 8. We can't believe this thing has persisted for eight separate installations, but we're glad it has. Our only real concern is, if the Undie Dash maintains its current momentum, original Dashers will return in 30 years, strip to their unmentionables and participate in the GUD 38.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women's tennis starts season with only five players

Sep. 18, 2008

The UF women's tennis team starts its individual tournament circuit today with five players and room for improvement. Last year's squad finished the season ranked No. 5 in the nation but was barely inched out in the Southeastern Conference Championship by Georgia 4-3.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

UF students compete with rival Tennessee in blood drive

By NATHAN DEEN | Sep. 18, 2008

For students who donate blood, the idea that they could save a person's life is satisfying enough, but UF freshman Giovanni Oliva feels he has made more of an impact than usual.

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SPORTS  |  OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Tennis starts season in Athens

Sep. 18, 2008

The UF men's tennis team begins its fall season this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate tournament in Athens, Ga. Although team play does not begin until January, the Gators are looking forward to see what the team can do without Greg Ouellette and Nestor Briceno, the highest-ranked players from last season.

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NEWS  |  CAMPUS

Shands construction to close one lane of Newell Road

By AMANDA McKENZIE | Sep. 18, 2008

About 100 yards of Newell Drive will be limited to one lane of traffic starting this morning and lasting until Tuesday.

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SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators kick off SEC play in Knoxville

Sep. 18, 2008

Forget about those other two games. Hawaii and Miami were merely warm-ups.