Orlando's Walt Disney World is the most frequented resort destination in the world, but Floridians often take it for granted.
ATHENS, Ga. - This is the final stop on easy street.
Don't call Steve Shey a philanthropist.
The United States isn't providing Latin American countries with democratic free trade agreements, said former Costa Rican presidential candidate and UF visiting lecturer Ottón Solís in a lecture held in Emerson Alumni Hall on Wednesday.
VANESSA DIMAGGIO, Avenue Writer
The aura of invincibility is gone.
As a freshman in 2005, I took state Sen. Mike Haridopolos' course on state politics, and I can say with confidence that he is a caring and competent teacher. He commuted to Gainesville to lecture and could always be reached when he was not here. On this front, he deserves more respect than the Alligator has given him.
Whether scribbled with a pen, scrawled with a pencil, scratched with a knife or smeared with… well, hopefully nothing is smeared… we've all seen outrageous, funny and sometimes disturbing sayings or messages written on walls that we've wanted to show someone else, but haven't because that would be totally awkward. Right? Well, now you can! If you see something legible written on a wall, a desk or any unusual surface, write 'em down and send them to dlow@alligator.org.
Be careful when traveling by plane for Spring Break this year. I wouldn't want to hear about any UF students getting detained by airport security with any inappropriate substances or, better yet, getting kicked off the plane for being "too pretty."
Ever accidentally eavesdropped and overheard something so ridiculous you had to laugh and tell all your friends later? Well, share it with the rest of us. Send your overheard quotes to dlow@alligator.org.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
I was told, "You are a woman, you have no voice," by a campus preacher on Turlington Plaza Monday afternoon. I was outraged. I was even more disgusted by the preacher's wife who stood in the distance saying nothing. I was also called a drunkard, a whore and a scantily dressed woman. I was pointed out by one of the preachers Tuesday while walking to class and bombarded with the same accusations. I was certainly not the only one.
It didn't take center fielder Matt den Dekker long to get back into the swing of things.
Some challenges seem like walking uphill.
Scanning the Student Government ballot Tuesday, I was extremely pleased to see the referendum for the creation of a committee to advise UF's Board of Trustees on socially responsible policy.
With a recent sweep in the Potomac primaries, Sen. John McCain is moving closer to securing the nomination for the Republican Party. In sweeping Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., McCain dealt a huge blow to former Gov. Mike Huckabee, his last major opponent for the nomination.
Editor's Note: Twelve members of the Gator Party ran unopposed in the spring Student Government election, and more than 8,000 students cast ballots in the two days of SG voting.
Two years ago, it was an idea.
The Saints are streaking, but not in the way they'd like.
It's hard to take Austin, Texas, duo Ghostland Observatory seriously.
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