THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Tonight's show a mix of music styles
By DAVID LOW | Oct. 10, 2007Alaska, the last frontier.
El Caimán
METRO
Students, local leaders meet to discuss city issues
By APRIL DUDASH | Oct. 10, 2007Students were given the chance to question city leaders Wednesday, and the resounding concern was homelessness.
METRO
Break-ins, not arrests, common for local tow companies
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 10, 2007The arrest of UF football player Tony Joiner on Oct. 2 wasn't the first problem local towing companies have had with late-night car pickups.
THE AVENUE
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MUSIC
Despite lack of crowd, out-of-towners put on good show
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Oct. 10, 2007On Feb. 5, 2006, The Rolling Stones broke all sorts of attendance records playing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On, Oct. 5, the Lakeland band Joon played its first show in Gainesville, breaking a personal record in low attendance: eight people. If you count the bartender and the band members' girlfriends, the number rises to a staggering 11.
NEWS
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CAMPUS UF ADMINISTRATION
Tuition may rise according to inflation
By KIM WILMATH | Oct. 10, 2007Uncertainty about tuition increases in Florida could soon be alleviated if the Legislature approves a bill linking tuition hikes to inflation.
METRO
Second local rape since Tuesday morning reported
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 10, 2007A woman reported being raped early Wednesday morning in northeast Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
SPORTS
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Donovan adjusts to young, inexperienced squad
Oct. 10, 2007While fielding questions regarding the future of his young and inexperienced team, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan was left looking for answers.
OPINION
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COLUMNS
Hurricane Katrina cannot be forgotten
Oct. 10, 2007Today was a bad day. I failed another assignment. I missed the bus and got caught in the rain. I argued with my family. I stubbed my toe. The Reitz Union Food Court was out of spicy sushi rolls.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
No Madness? That's madness
Oct. 10, 2007Forget the upcoming BCS polls or the Heisman Trophy hoopla.
NEWS
Women's basketball media day impressions
Oct. 9, 2007It was the first chance to meet the new coaching staff as well as the players this afternoon.
SPORTS
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FOOTBALL
Joiner talks to media for first time since charges
Oct. 9, 2007UF safety Tony Joiner commented Tuesday for the first time about his arrest nearly a week ago.
METRO
Committee debates effects of panhandling ordinance
By APRIL DUDASH | Oct. 9, 2007While the county panhandling ordinance was passed in September, the county is still debating over its purpose.
METRO
Alachua County libraries launch online checkout
By JENNIFER BINGAMAN | Oct. 9, 2007Alachua County Library District joined the UF library system in letting patrons checkout items in their underwear.
SPORTS
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COLUMNS
Meyer not to blame for LSU loss
Oct. 9, 2007The next time you want to criticize Urban Meyer, just stop, please.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Agrusa reveals plans to run for City Commission
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 9, 2007Although his term as Student Senate president came to an end Tuesday night, Robert Agrusa said he is not done with politics.
OPINION
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EDITORIALS
To Senate and Beyond
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 9, 2007It appears that being president of Student Senate wasn't enough for him. Now that Robert Agrusa has ended his term for Student Government, he's moving into real-world government. Or at least the Gainesville City Commission.
SPORTS
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OTHER SPORTS
UF looks to avenge last season's South Carolina loss
Oct. 9, 2007You better believe Marcie Hampton remembers last year's loss to South Carolina, but it's a memory she'd rather forget.
NEWS
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CAMPUS
What They're Working For
Oct. 9, 2007(Jennifer Keil / Alligator) Construction worker Gary Augustine takes a brief midday break from his job working on the Gateway of Champions project at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The addition will expand the weight room, coaches offices and Gator Room, which acts as a recruiting center for future Gators football players, according to the project's Web site. It is projected to be finished in June 2008, according to UF's Facilities Planning and Construction Web Site.
NEWS
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CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Some student senators give emotional goodbyes
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Oct. 9, 2007UF's Student Senate spent nearly four hours giving tearful goodbyes to departing senators in the first of two Tuesday night meetings.
