SPORTS
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SOCCER
Seniors prepare to wave bon voyage in final home matches
Nov. 1, 2007It will be a bittersweet day when the Gators take the field this weekend.
El Caimán
METRO
Donovan set to help raise money during GatorWalk
Nov. 1, 2007After winning two national titles, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is working for another repeat triumph - this time for premature babies.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Diverse performers featured at Growl
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 1, 2007Before UF battles Vanderbilt University in Saturday's Homecoming football game, students will have a chance to celebrate with plenty of fireworks, music and comedy at tonight's Gator Growl.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Donations may get boost
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 1, 2007UF alumni are coming home, and university fundraisers are ready with open arms - and pockets.
NEWS
Top-five list of forgotten Gators
Nov. 1, 2007With the influx of freshmen and sophomores, some hyped and experienced players have gotten lost amid UF's youth movement.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Pouncey shines at DT, will see playing time
Nov. 1, 2007Freshman Mike Pouncey continues to impress UF coach Urban Meyer on the defensive side of the ball.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Some UF employees must work during Homecoming
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 1, 2007Not everyone at UF will have the day off to watch the Homecoming parade today.
METRO
Options exist for a Homecoming-free weekend
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 1, 2007While Gainesville residents may be decked out in orange and blue on Homecoming weekend, not every event in town will be about football.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Performers look forward to large crowds at Growl
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 1, 2007UF students can expect a mix of up-and-coming talent as well as tried-and-true success at tonight's Gator Growl.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
No revenge needed in rematch versus Razorbacks
Nov. 1, 2007UF's defeat at the hands of Arkansas was only three weeks ago, but it's a fading memory for the Gators.
NEWS
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FEATURES
For the first time, there will be both a Homecoming queen and king
Nov. 1, 2007Nicholas Baragona
METRO
Parade brings road closures
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007Large portions of University Avenue will be closed today for Gator Gallop and the Homecoming parade.
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Gators dominate 106-28
Nov. 1, 2007It may not have counted in the record books, but the UF women?s basketball team did everything it could to put memories of last year as far behind as possible.
METRO
Homecoming can mean big business for local retailers
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 1, 2007As Gainesville prepares for an influx of visitors on Homecoming weekend, so do local businesses.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SG deserves praise when merited
By Ryan Nelson | Nov. 1, 2007The Alligator editorial board should give credit where credit is due. When our Student Government leaders got library hours extended for finals, the editorial board decried SG for not doing more.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Growl skits expected to top last year's
By SARA RUBIN | Nov. 1, 2007It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
UF looks to rebound against Vandy
Nov. 1, 2007By now, the Gators should have learned there are no easy victories in the Southeastern Conference, but they will still get their yearly reminder of that Saturday.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Free speech essential for democracy
By Wesley Kokomoor | Nov. 1, 2007I don't understand some people's view of "freedom of speech." It is evident to me that people who publicly violate the law during peaceful, political discourse are met with praise rather than scorn.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Growl nets sponsor
By EVA MAE SMITH | Nov. 1, 2007Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
METRO
Police officers expect few problems over weekend
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007For people who don't want to get arrested during Homecoming, University Police Department Lt. Robert Wagner said to remember three things:
