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Darts & Laurels
By the Editorial Board | Apr. 10, 2008This week it seems that along with the pollen and spring, protesting is also in the air. Whether it's the anti-war protestors on the corner of 13th Street and University Avenue, the hunger strikers staking it out in front of Bernie's office or the maniacs trying to extinguish the Olympic torch, it's hard to keep up with who's mad at who for what these days. So, here at Darts & Laurels headquarters, we'll keep it simple for you this week and let you know what should really be pissing you off. Get your signs ready and practice your angry chants for this week's edition of Darts & Laurels.
Waleszonia looks to spark offense in series against Georgia
Apr. 10, 2008The Gators' high-powered offense is proving that pitching isn't the only thing that wins games.
Gators compete in Southeast Regional Championship for chance at NCAAs
By CALLOVI< | Apr. 10, 2008Two weeks after losing the Southeastern Conference Championship to Georgia, the UF gymnastics team will take the floor Saturday looking to qualify for the NCAA Championships and get another crack at the Bulldogs.
UF student researches the alligator phallus
By Harrison Diamond | Apr. 10, 2008Audio Slideshow. 3:35.
Red Wings take game 1 from Predators on Zetterberg's third-period goal
Apr. 10, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carpooler parking spaces to be lost to Hough Hall
By STEPHANIE GRANADA | Apr. 10, 2008Hundreds of carpoolers will be displaced in August when a new building breaks ground in the parking lot east of Criser Hall.
Men face South Carolina on Senior Day
Apr. 10, 2008Saturday's regular-season finale against South Carolina could not be more meaningful for the UF men's tennis team's present and future.
Decathlon specialist Morrison leads No. 2 UF's renaissance
Apr. 10, 2008You could say that Mike Morrison has commitment issues.
Victims sue rapper Plies for 2006 shooting
By WILL PAFFORD | Apr. 9, 2008Five Gainesville residents are suing a Florida rapper, his record label and a local club after they were shot during a 2006 concert.
Column attack on McCain misguided
By Kerry Hart | Apr. 9, 2008Week after week, Joshua Frederickson writes impassioned columns bashing any thought that is on this side of far-left. I enjoy political discourse, but only when it is informed. I do not have room here to detail his numerous errors and misguided assertions, so I will focus on his attack against McCain over waterboarding. He claims that McCain's anti-torture "convictions" disappeared when he voted against the Senate's ban.
'Walk It Off' never finds its legs
By ROBERT HILSON | Apr. 9, 2008Blame it on the blogs. Blame it on the fickle keyboard elitists who promised us that Tapes 'n Tapes was the second coming of Pavement, the perfectly refined seed of Frank Black and Kim Deal, the revolution that would reclaim the Minneapolis post-punk high ground long abandoned by the Replacements.
Bethune-Cookman backup QB charged with attempted felony murder
Apr. 9, 2008THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harvin's surgery involves removal of heel bone
Apr. 9, 2008Percy Harvin may make defensive coordinators wince at his quick speed and darting cuts, but it is Harvin who is in plenty of pain after undergoing surgery on his right heel Monday night.
Dyes and prints a fresh look for summer
By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Apr. 9, 2008This summer's fashion is all about mixing it up. It's about making a splash with bold colors and prints, as well as experimenting with ethnic-inspired pieces.
Commission should hold off on major votes
By the Editorial Board | Apr. 9, 2008On Tuesday night, Gainesville City Commissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa, chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee and UF's assistant vice president of student affairs, held a forum on campus to discuss proposed changes before the commission that may change the face of Gainesville's nightlife.
International Students Month: Potluck
By YUDISLAIDY FERNANDEZ | Apr. 9, 2008Students gather to enjoy foods from different cultures prepared by various student groups.
Rainey better by leaps and bounds entering sophomore season
Apr. 9, 2008For a person known for his fast starts, Chris Rainey had a pretty slow first year at UF.
Stop having empty, meaningless relationships
By PAIGE USYK | Apr. 9, 2008One of the luxuries of writing this column for some time is that I can go back and read my earlier columns and shake my head in shame.