UF plays sloppy throughout, still gets win against Auburn
Jan. 13, 2008Southeastern Conference play isn't always pretty.
Southeastern Conference play isn't always pretty.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
If pro-assisted suicide and euthanasia advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian's appearance is not canceled, the moral integrity of higher education in America will receive a serious blow. With the forced starvation of Terri Schiavo still fresh in our nation's memory, I am appalled that a convicted felon like Dr. Kevorkian is being given the microphone at the University of Florida. The immoral behavior he promotes is unfit for civilized society. Obviously, freedom of speech has limits. Would Accent also be willing to sponsor Hitler, Stalin or Mao? I sure hope not.
Those who enjoy a plate of Krishna Lunch will have to pay an extra dollar for the hot vegetarian meal.
In response to Friday's article, I would like to bring attention to Katherine Schinn's misrepresentations of Dr. Kevorkian's patients.
After Ashlei Rayborn felt the first zap on her skin, she knew the doctor lied about the pain.
It took many late nights and working between full-time shifts at the Gainesville Police Department.
Whatever UF decides about summer school, it had better make up its mind soon.
Editor's Note: Gainesville Police found the body of a UF student who committed suicide earlier this month. We reported otherwise in Monday's Alligator.
I disagree with Mr. Simmons' argument that UF's student-athletes deserve special treatment because of the money they generate.
Former UF forward Joakim Noah's crazy persona isn't sitting well with his new teammates. Noah was reportedly only going to be benched one game after the Chicago Bulls first-rounder got in a heated argument with assistant Ron Adams. However, after Noah sat in Friday's 100-97 win at Philadelphia, Noah's teammates unanimously voted that the former Gator should sit in Sunday's game against Atlanta as well. Bulls coach Jim Boylan gave his players their wish, and Noah didn't play.
Bernard Machen, the father of UF President Bernie Machen, died in Gainesville Wednesday after a long illness. He was 94.
A student branch of The Peace Alliance, a nonpartisan national organization promoting peace, was formed recently to include students in Gainesville.
Gators safeties coach John "Doc" Holliday has accepted a position with West Virginia, his wife confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The UF gymnastics team kicked off its year with the best season-opening performance in school history.
So far, so good.
An upcoming speech at UF from Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who spent eight years in prison for assisting more than 130 suicides, has spurred about 1,000 e-mails to UF's administration in the past few days.
After closing for the holidays, the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at SFCC will reopen Friday night, but admission is no longer free.
Twenty-five UF fraternities will open their houses next week to welcome swarms of male students searching for brotherhood.