Sports
Blitzing Commodores to get after ailing Tebow
Nov. 1, 2007Last week, UF proved that one bruised shoulder can change an entire season.
El Caimán
Metro
After graduation, alumni return to changes at UF
By KORI FREDERICK | Nov. 1, 2007With a student population of 30,000 and a football team that once went 0-10-1 during her enrollment, UF alumna Sharon Taylor never thought her alma mater would come this far.
Sports
UF's championship aura no longer present
Nov. 1, 2007Watch out - here come the mighty Vanderbilt Commodores!
Opinion
Alligator unfairly criticizes groups' good works
By Tommy Rodriguez | Nov. 1, 2007These past few weeks I have seen continuous negative coverage by the Alligator editorial board wantonly slamming whole groups of students, namely Greeks and SG, for mostly negligible offenses.
News
Parking problems can intensify during Homecoming
By MARY MANCONE | Nov. 1, 2007Days before the Homecoming game, the hunt begins. People start searching, swerving and weaving in and out in search of the right parking spot.
Sports
Lasting Impressions
Nov. 1, 2007For the last 10 years, there's been a McCray on the UF volleyball roster.
News
Unlike FSU, UF's pep rally caters mostly to families
By NINA MAHMOUDI | Nov. 1, 2007It's that time of year again.
News
Gator Growl continues evolving
By NINA MAHMOUDI | Nov. 1, 2007What started out as a simple Homecoming tradition at an all-male school has now blown up what is billed as the largest student-run pep rally in the nation.
Opinion
Study abroad can come home to you
By COLLEEN SHEA | Nov. 1, 2007I don't know about you, but spending a semester abroad is something I've been thinking about doing since arriving at UF.
News
Top-five list of forgotten Gators
Nov. 1, 2007With the influx of freshmen and sophomores, some hyped and experienced players have gotten lost amid UF's youth movement.
Metro
Student groups shell out money for intricate floats
By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 1, 2007With 70 floats entered in UF's Homecoming parade, crowds can expect to see live music, local celebrities and colossal robots rolling down University Avenue today.
Sports
Picks Column UF vs. Vanderbilt
Nov. 1, 2007Vanderbilt isn't exactly known for its football, but we at the alligatorSports brand picks column were determined to find someone who considers him or herself a Commodores fan.
News
Police lock up stadium
By ANDREW TAN | Nov. 1, 2007For police, Homecoming weekend isn't much different from a weekend with a home football game, said Capt. Jeff Holcomb, University Police Department spokesman. Still, officers are taking some precautionary measures.
Opinion
Greek event great for Gainesville's children
By Kelly Kirkpatrick | Nov. 1, 2007My husband and I wish to express our gratitude to all of the sororities that participated in the "Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks" event on Halloween. All of the girls were so caring and wonderful with our kids, and the effort spent decorating the houses, making costumes and creating games for the kids' enjoyment was so appreciated by our family. Our children, who are ages 3 and 1, had a fantastic time, and we all hope to participate again next year. Thank you again for the wonderful Halloween experience.
News
New fireworks mean Growl will go out with a bang
By STEVEN WEINER | Nov. 1, 2007In addition to the traditional overhead fireworks display in tonight's Gator Growl, this year's show will be brought to a new and more personal level by using indoor fireworks.
Metro
Local celebs star in parade
By KIM WILMATH | Nov. 1, 2007Several UF notables will join sports teams and Florida politicians in today's Homecoming parade that starts at noon.
Metro
City cleanup crew will follow parade floats
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007The last trucks to go by in the Homecoming parade Nov. 2 won't be part of the entertainment. They'll be filled with city employees to clean up the mess.
News
Deep Cleaning
Nov. 1, 2007(Jeremiah Stanley / Alligator) Hastings Westphal, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, scrapes paint off of "Leo," the lion statue in front of the fraternity's house, on Thursday evening.
Sports
Seniors prepare to wave bon voyage in final home matches
Nov. 1, 2007It will be a bittersweet day when the Gators take the field this weekend.
Metro
Donovan set to help raise money during GatorWalk
Nov. 1, 2007After winning two national titles, UF men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is working for another repeat triumph - this time for premature babies.
