This is Tony Tam writing the first entry for the multicultural blog at the Alligator. I want to focus on the many diverse groups that make their home at UF.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - No. 14 UF got a big boost from the return of receiver Andre Caldwell in its 45-37 win against No. 8 Kentucky (6-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) Saturday.
LEXINGTON, Ky -The alligatorSports' staff is live from Commonwealth Stadium and ESPN's College Gameday just completed a few hours ago.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - UF has a 7-point lead and the ball near midfield with one quarter left.Now we will find out if the Gators can win a game in the fourth quarter. They were not able to do so in their last two games against LSU and Auburn.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - After Tim Tebow's sneak failed to do the job, offensivecoordinator Dan Mullen turned to the only other sure-fire goal line play in his playbook - the jump pass.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky has regrouped to cut the lead down to 38-31, but will Andre' Woodson get a chance to complete his comeback?
It's no secret that Florida's public universities, including UF, are grappling with massive budget shortfalls.
(Scott Robertson / Alligator Staff) On Wednesday afternoon, Laura Ellis climbed the 11 flights of stairs that twist up the gut of the Century Tower to serenade passersby with three carillon melodies. It is a little-known fact that the top of Century Tower, the powerful World War I and World War II memorial that pierces the sky from the heart of campus, houses one of only four carillons in the state of Florida, said Ellis, an associate professor in the School of Music. Though the 157-foot-tall tower was finished in 1956, the ,200,000 carillon was not installed until 1979. UF's carillon is a fully mechanical instrument composed of 61 finely tuned bronze bells that are affixed to the top interior of Century Tower. The bells are connected by rods, known as "clavier," to 61 keys called "batons" that are arranged like piano keys and played by hand. At the player's feet rest 25 pedals that ring separate bells. The playing arrangement is concealed in a small room below the bells. Ellis, in addition to her role as a carillonneur, teaches a carillon class that gives students the opportunity to play the carillon of Century Tower. Recitals are given almost every day between 12:35 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. Songs include classical selections such as Gian-Carlo Menotti's "Prelude from Six Compositions for Cariloon" and more light-hearted tunes such as Richard M. Sherman and Robert Sherman's "Chim Chim Cher-ee" from the movie musical "Mary Poppins." Ellis recently traveled to Australia to give performances and explore the three carillons in the country. "My first few teaching jobs I really didn't have the opportunity to play very much," Ellis said after her performance Wednesday. "When I got here I was really excited because this is a really nice instrument."
Local pet owners will get a chance to display their fashion skills Saturday while their dogs do their little turn on the catwalk at the 5th Annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest.
Alex Tyus was only hours away from being a Buckeye.
It is hard to look Stuart Muller in the eye.
Five student protesters met with UF President Bernie Machen for about 45 minutes Thursday morning to discuss the University Police Department's policies following the Tasering of Andrew Meyer.
UF cornerback Markihe Anderson is still questionable for Saturday's game against Kentucky, Coach Urban Meyer said Thursday.
Finally, there's rest for the road weary.
Here's an online exclusive to supplement the matchup breakdown of UF vs. Kentucky featuring the three biggest individual battles in Saturday's game.
With thrashing guitars, soaring vocals and seductive dance moves, UF and Gainesville entertainers battled each other Thursday night in front of 800 spectators for the right to perform at Gator Growl.
I'm writing in response to the guest column on abortion. A few completely obvious points were forgotten.
The UF men's and women's swimming and diving teams will host Michigan in a heated matchup this weekend.
Plans for a new Wal-Mart Supercenter may bring economic benefits to some people, but others are worried it might affect their businesses.
As of Saturday night, you?ll know what type of men are on UF?s football team.
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