UF looking to improve text message alerts
By KATIE SANDERS | Jan. 23, 2008UF officials are investigating why more than 4,400 students and faculty did not receive the first test of the university's emergency text-messaging system Jan. 15.
UF officials are investigating why more than 4,400 students and faculty did not receive the first test of the university's emergency text-messaging system Jan. 15.
UF students and faculty have given more than $15,000 so far to candidates for the 2008 presidential election, with about 70 percent of the funds going to Democrats.
The release of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography" is a timely one, coinciding with recently leaked video clips of the star's intense (read: insane) 2006 IAS Freedom Medal of Valor acceptance speech.
Flashing sparks and clanking swords attracted about 200 people to a scene typical of the Middle Ages on the Plaza of the Americas on Wednesday afternoon.
Despite its placating claims, the editorial board clearly does not understand that Bernie Machen retains his right to political expression.
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Depree Bowden remembers the last time Georgia came to town.
As the only candidate running for re-election on the Gainesville City Commission District 3 ballot, Jack Donovan is proud of what he has accomplished in his three-year term.
The UF women's tennis team dropped just 13 games and played as though it was in mid-season form in its 7-0 season-opening win against Stetson on Wednesday.
Women for Wise Growth held a public forum Wednesday evening and questioned Gainesville City Commission candidates on their ideas for energy conservation, development in East Gainesville and homelessness.
UF may have to limit the number of incoming freshman next fall if statewide recommendations are passed.
Editor's Note: Christopher Salazar could not be reached for a photograph.
UF President Bernie Machen's decision to endorse John McCain is an unusual move for a university president. The job of the university president is to serve as an impartial representative of UF, not a partisan politico.
As the Gators prepare to host No. 17 Georgia on Thursday, they will hope to keep Bulldogs coach Andy Landers from a milestone.
English professors have gone on to write best-selling novels. Biology professors have cured diseases. But can someone who teaches about government actually run one?