El Caimán
METRO
City Commission approves development plan
By KORI FREDERICK | Oct. 30, 2007The Gainesville City Commission voted to approve the long-debated Hatchet Creek Development in East Gainesville late Monday night.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Meyer not responsible for others' reactions
By Ondi Crino | Oct. 30, 2007I am writing to express my dissenting opinions from those expressed in Tuesday's editorial, "Over and Out." I am disappointed that it repeatedly blamed Andrew Meyer for all of the reactions to the Tasering incident. Yes, Meyer is responsible for actions at the Sen. John Kerry forum. However, he is not responsible for how UF administrators, students and the world responded to his actions. It is not his fault that the Kevorkian speech got moved to next semester. This is the responsibility of the community of which we are all a part. By attending this university, we are agreeing to support its policies.
NEWS
Workin' for the Weekend
Oct. 30, 2007(Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff) Student employees of the O'Connell Center move a rack of stage lights onto the stage for Gator Growl in the north end zone of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Tuesday. The event will feature comedian Frank Caliendo and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday night. Andrew Stanfill
SPORTS
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Madu, Simpson share some Tennessee roots
Oct. 30, 2007UF freshmen Ndidi Madu and Kerri Simpson's history as teammates started long before they came to Gainesville.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Meyer video, calls released
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 30, 2007On the day he was Tasered, Andrew Meyer told his mother he was happy because his arrest would bring important issues to light.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Group holds auction for families of children with cancer
By EVA MAE SMITH | Oct. 30, 2007Two families of children receiving cancer treatment at Shands at UF will soon receive a helping hand.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Library will stay open late
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 30, 2007Judith Russell, dean of UF's libraries, said Library West's hours will be extended during final exams at the Student Senate meeting Tuesday night.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Center Pouncey practices with depleted defensive line
Oct. 30, 2007UF offensive lineman Mike Pouncey practiced with the defensive line Tuesday, Gators coach Urban Meyer said.
SPORTS
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VOLLEYBALL
Gators look to continue lucky streak on Halloween
Oct. 30, 2007Tonight, in a rare midweek match, UF plays a South Carolina team (11-12, 4-10 Southeastern Conference) that should be frightened to face the No. 10 Gators (20-1, SEC 13-1).
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
Happy Halloween: We put local celebs into the perfect costumes
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 30, 2007No, there's not a Victoria's Secret show downtown tonight. It's Halloween, arguably college students' favorite holiday. Drink specials abound, costume contests bring out the best - or worst - in everyone, and of course, our favorite part: half-off candy tomorrow.
OPINION
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
GPS plans will make students' bus rides better
By Kim Cruts | Oct. 30, 2007Student Government was pleased to note on Monday that the Alligator is anticipating the global positioning system improvements for Regional Transit System just as much as we are. However, with such a focus on the timeline and cost of implementing GPS on RTS, students still don't know how much they will benefit from these improvements. SG is sure this is a huge step for a system that students interact with on such a regular basis, and will help all Gainesville residents better control their travel and their time.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Halloween history explains traditions
Oct. 30, 2007For this week, I'm adding a little holiday twist to my work - for Halloween, not Homecoming. Vincent Massaro, the Monday columnist, might disagree, but I've seen some strange happenings around Gainesville over the past few days, things that might have something to do with the supernatural themes Oct. 31 entails.
METRO
Police prepare for calls on Halloween
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 30, 2007With trick-or-treaters on the streets and parties all over town, Halloween could mean extra work for police.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
Meyer's deal keeps him out of court
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 30, 2007Andrew Meyer will not face criminal charges if he completes 18 months of voluntary probation, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release Tuesday.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Donovan cautious in hopes for Werner
Oct. 29, 2007His face may look familiar, but to UF coach Billy Donovan, second-year forward Dan Werner is still a freshman.
NEWS
Watch out Urban, here comes Shelley
Oct. 29, 2007This Friday, the other Meyer will control The Swamp - and no, it's not Andrew, "Don't tase me, bro" Meyer.
NEWS
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SFC
'The Interns' move to third task in Santa Fe Community College competition
By CASEY BROOKE LAWSON | Oct. 29, 2007Morgan Miller, Big Red team member, walked into a conference room expecting to be disappointed.
