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Sports
Harvin misses second day of practice with illness
Nov. 8, 2007UF wide receiver Percy Harvin missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a sinus infection but should be fine for Saturday against South Carolina, Coach Urban Meyer said.
News
Gators hold off North Dakota State in season opener
Nov. 8, 2007The UF men?s basketball team made things interesting Friday night, but managed to keep its name off the growing list of college sport?s upset victims.
The Avenue
'Chuck and Larry' falls short of laughs
By DANNY DJELJOSEVIC | Nov. 7, 2007After my first viewing of the trailer for "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," with its rampant homophobia and the sheer presence of Adam Sandler ("Punch Drunk Love" notwithstanding), I knew it was going to be a film to avoid. When it turned out to be my only viable choice at a movie theater one night, I knew deep within my soul that I was going to hate it and write a scathing review.
News
UF designs new Gators plates to raise money
By DEVIN CULCLASURE | Nov. 7, 2007Avid Gators fans can add a new decorative plate to their collection of automotive accessories while helping UF raise money to cope with budget losses.
News
UF student talks to children about antibiotics
By KAYLA GRIFFIN | Nov. 7, 2007Since his junior year of high school, UF sophomore Tyler Gums has been planning a way to combat the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
The Avenue
Jay-Z's new album goes back to roots
By ADRIAN RUHI | Nov. 7, 2007Jay-Z may have left the Brooklyn underworld more than a decade ago to establish himself as one of the most successful figures in the music industry, but that didn't stop him from revisiting his dark past on "American Gangster," his 10th studio album in 12 years. Inspired by the Ridley Scott film of the same name, Jay-Z weaves tales of a young drug dealer over 70s soul beats to mixed, but mostly positive, results.
News
Picture Perfect
Nov. 7, 2007(Charles Roop / Alligator Staff) UF painting junior Steph Paula works near the Fine Arts building Wednesday afternoon.
Opinion
Bill Nye speech needed larger venue
By Adrian Hayes Santos | Nov. 7, 2007The current Accent staff has not been able to reach the bar set by previous Accent staffs. While it has brought notable and interesting speakers, it has not provided accommodating environments for UF students.
News
Alberto Gonzales to speak at UF
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 7, 2007Alberto Gonzales, the former U.S. attorney general who resigned in August, will speak at UF on Nov. 19.
Opinion
UF students went to D.C. summit, too
By Lindsay Feinberg | Nov. 7, 2007In response to Tuesday's article "Students travel to capital," SFCC students were not the only Gainesville students to attend Power Shift 2007. About eight Gators were there this past weekend representing UF at the largest global-warming summit ever.
News
Sorority aims to start 'green' movement
By NINA MAHMOUDI | Nov. 7, 2007The UF chapter of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, known as Tri-Delta, is leading an effort to help the Greek community of Gainesville become more environmentally friendly.
Opinion
Accusations are no joking matter
By the Editorial Board | Nov. 7, 2007Your daily fun fact: In Florida, hazing is a third-degree felony if it results in serious injury or death. The "antihazing law" was passed in 2005, after lawmakers pushed for legislation following the death of a University of Miami student in 2001.
News
Fraternity suspended after hazing allegations surface
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 7, 2007A UF fraternity has been accused of hazing new members by depriving them of sleep, ordering them to clean older members' rooms and throwing them in a "mud pit."
News
Santa Fe Community College holds event for hair donations
By KATIE EMMETS | Nov. 7, 2007Despite a chilly morning, 30 people came to trim their tresses Wednesday to give 150 inches to SFCC's first hair-donation drive.
Sports
Tebow named semi-finalist for Maxwell Award
Nov. 7, 2007UF quarterback Tim Tebow was one of 15 players selected as a semi-finalist for the Maxwell Award, the advisory committee for the award announced Wednesday.
Opinion
Students should get to enter speech first
By Chris Tingley | Nov. 7, 2007I attended Nye's speech Tuesday night, and while I thought his program was wonderful, the venue left something to be desired - namely, the choice to open the Phillips Center to the general public rather than to students only. The massive crowd of parents and young children who showed up prevented many students from seeing Nye in person and required throngs of students to watch the speech outside on a projector.
News
Online ticket-distribution system may be in UF's future
By ILEANA MORALES | Nov. 7, 2007Susan Budovsky, a UF anthropology junior, said she's never gotten tickets to a UF football or basketball game.
The Avenue
Johnny Cash's band plays his legendary songs tonight
By DAVID LOW | Nov. 7, 2007Talking to Bob Wootton is almost like communicating with a ghost.
