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SPORTS | COLUMNS

Joiner's actions likely to cost UF win against LSU

Oct. 2, 2007

Listen closely. You hear that noise off in the distance?

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Tony Joiner arrested, charged with burglary

Oct. 2, 2007

UF safety and team captain Tony Joiner was arrested and charged with burglary early Tuesday morning, according to a Gainesville Police report.

NEWS | FEATURES

Students adjust their schedules to accommodate fall TV shows

Oct. 2, 2007

Football is a main distraction for many UF students during the fall semester, but last week, another traditional fall diversion arrived to tempt students from their books.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Welcome Kevorkian with open arms

By Rocky Hu | Oct. 2, 2007

In light of the infamous Tasering incident at UF on Sept. 17 as well as the controversial appearance by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University on Sept. 24, I urge my fellow Gators to welcome Dr. Jack Kevorkian to Gainesville with open arms. Education is not merely memorizing and regurgitating facts, but also taking the "red pill" if you will - that is, pushing our minds to the limit by immersing ourselves in controversial viewpoints. If no change of opinion occurs, then our original beliefs will be further cemented; otherwise, a paradigm shift will have occurred with our mindsets.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Move aside, FSU, here comes USF

Oct. 1, 2007

At the rate things are going, I?ve come to the conclusion that South Florida has the potential to become UF?s next Florida State.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators fail to spread ball on offense

Oct. 1, 2007

The Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin Show may be going an act too long.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Let coaches and players do their jobs

By KYLE COX | Oct. 1, 2007

Charlie Weis, University of Notre Dame head football coach, might punch you in the face if you ask whether he's responsible for the first 0-5 start in school history. You can't say you blame him, either - you'd probably hit back if he asked about your C-plus in calculus.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Get extra amenities when UF can afford them

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007

Ah, a gentle breeze, the toll of the bells of Century Tower - and stacks of handbills shoved down your throat.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF freshman runs as independent in Student Senate race

By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 1, 2007

Competing alone in the fall Student Government election against well-organized political parties with thousands of dollars in funding might seem like a daunting task.

ABOUT US

Our History

Oct. 1, 2007

The Alligator was founded in 1906 as The University News, which was an independent, student-owned newspaper created to serve the University of Florida when it opened in Gainesville. In 1912, the newspaper became a part of the University of Florida administration, and was renamed the Florida Alligator.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Inconvenient studies still relevant

By Alex Bernstein | Oct. 1, 2007

In response to Friday's column by Colleen Shea, "Everything causes cancer - we get it," I'm relieved I'm not the only one who is concerned that the number of "scientific" studies, which seemingly help society, are rising. I can't think of a single thing these "scientists" have unveiled that wasn't inconvenient.

NEWS | FEATURES

Researchers study Florida fan loyalty

By JESSICA BRANDI | Oct. 1, 2007

It takes more than national titles to make Gators fans bleed orange and blue, according to researchers who believe the sense of community in college sports keeps fans loyal to their teams.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL