Opinion
Study abroad gives more than just credit
Nov. 13, 2007The Gator Nation is anything but, thanks to a study showing UF is a top-20 university for studying around the world.
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News
Senate passes resolution commemorating law student
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 13, 2007At the request of friends and student senators, the Student Senate passed a resolution Tuesday that honored Catherine Barclift, a first-year UF law student who died Nov. 6.
News
Where The Wild Things Are
By MEGAN MILLER | Nov. 13, 2007The sounds of roaring motorboat engines and the splashing of water against hard carbon fiber fill the air as Scott Hopkins pulls off a trick at the Southeast Regional Tournament for Collegiate Wakeboarding.
News
Parent involvement increases at universities
By OLEE FOWLER | Nov. 13, 2007For an increasing number of UF students, class registration is becoming a family affair.
Sports
Walker granted transfer, Hornsby could be back next week
Nov. 13, 2007Running back Chevon Walker requested and was granted a transfer from UF on Tuesday, Coach Urban Meyer said
News
Office Depot join for discounts
Nov. 13, 2007UF students and faculty looking for a bargain this holiday season need look no further than their mailbox.
Sports
Gators wipe away injuries during time at the pool
Nov. 13, 2007This isn't your average, relaxing dip in the pool.
Sports
Harvin goes back to doctor, status still uncertain
Nov. 13, 2007Gators coach Urban Meyer said he was very concerned about Percy Harvin after he saw the wide receiver Tuesday morning.
Metro
Walking Wonder: Boy stops in Gainesville during 250-mile walk
By KORI FREDERICK | Nov. 13, 2007Ask 9-year-old Zach Bonner what he'll be doing to celebrate his birthday and you'll get this response: "I'll be walking."
News
Bands play free concert at Flavet Field
By CASEY BROOKE LAWSON | Nov. 13, 2007A UF Student Government-sponsored concert Monday hosted four bands: The Expendables, Reel Big Fish, Pepper and Less Jake Than Jake.
Metro
UF student sees increased interest in helping homeless
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 13, 2007Dirk Sampselle said he didn't expect 1,000 college students to care about homeless issues.
Sports
Injuries debilitate Gators front line
Nov. 13, 2007The injuries are mounting for the UF women's basketball team.
Metro
UF group collects canned goods for local food bank
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 12, 2007This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and the UF Students in Free Enterprise, or SIFE, class is helping to fill the shelves of a local food bank.
Opinion
Phones prevent us from communicating
By Rory Rohan | Nov. 12, 2007A very noticeable trend in campus life is the overwhelming presence of students attached to their cell phones or encapsulated by the earbuds of their iPods. Not only does this trend essentially shut us off from the world that is within our gaze, but it nearly destroys any attempts one student may have at communicating with another.
News
Walker to transfer
Nov. 12, 2007UF redshirt freshman running back Chevon Walker has been granted a release from his scholarship and allowed to talk to other schools about transferring, UF sports information director Steve McClain confirmed Tuesday.
Opinion
Gonzales not a controversial speaker
By William Foster | Nov. 12, 2007Why are we paying ,40,000 to hear Alberto Gonzales speak? Accent claims it is bringing another "controversial speaker" like Janet Reno. Reno was controversial because of policy in the Elian Gonzalez and Waco raids. Alberto Gonzales is controversial because of his alleged illegal actions.
Sports
Women headed for NCAAs, men don't make cut
Nov. 12, 2007The UF women's cross country team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships while the men's team did not. Neither met expectations at the NCAA South Region Championship Saturday.
Opinion
Accent speech a waste of student money
By Paul Beard | Nov. 12, 2007As an alumnus of UF and the Alligator, I was disappointed to learn ,40,000 of student money would be going to pay former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to speak at UF. What on Earth could he have to share with students? What valuable insights will he offer, given how little he remembers of his own tenure?
Sports
Hand the Heisman Trophy to Tebow
Nov. 12, 2007For all of the records Tim Tebow broke Saturday and for the hundreds of yards he gained, one of his single-digit statistics baffled both Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer.
News
Students offer, request out-of-the-ordinary services on Facebook Marketplace
Nov. 12, 2007Students in the market for an eyelash, a stormtrooper costume or a faux boyfriend may not need to look further than their computers.
