News
For the first time, there will be both a Homecoming queen and king
Nov. 1, 2007Nicholas Baragona
El Caimán
Metro
Parade brings road closures
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Nov. 1, 2007Large portions of University Avenue will be closed today for Gator Gallop and the Homecoming parade.
Sports
Gators dominate 106-28
Nov. 1, 2007It may not have counted in the record books, but the UF women?s basketball team did everything it could to put memories of last year as far behind as possible.
Opinion
SG deserves praise when merited
By Ryan Nelson | Nov. 1, 2007The Alligator editorial board should give credit where credit is due. When our Student Government leaders got library hours extended for finals, the editorial board decried SG for not doing more.
Sports
Women's team depleted as it heads into Coaches' Championship
Nov. 1, 2007The women's tennis team might have the greatest ratio of injured players of any UF team right now.
News
Growl skits expected to top last year's
By SARA RUBIN | Nov. 1, 2007It may be hard to imagine Steve Spurrier having a direct effect on the production of theatrical skits, but like his playbook, the Ol' Ball Coach is full of surprises.
Sports
UF looks to rebound against Vandy
Nov. 1, 2007By now, the Gators should have learned there are no easy victories in the Southeastern Conference, but they will still get their yearly reminder of that Saturday.
Opinion
Free speech essential for democracy
By Wesley Kokomoor | Nov. 1, 2007I don't understand some people's view of "freedom of speech." It is evident to me that people who publicly violate the law during peaceful, political discourse are met with praise rather than scorn.
News
Growl nets sponsor
By EVA MAE SMITH | Nov. 1, 2007Gator Growl is taking on a private title sponsor for the first time in its 84-year history.
Metro
Homecoming can mean big business for local retailers
By APRIL DUDASH | Nov. 1, 2007As Gainesville prepares for an influx of visitors on Homecoming weekend, so do local businesses.
News
UF researchers see promise in using stem cells to treat chest pain
By STEVEN WEINER | Oct. 31, 2007UF researchers are hoping stem cells found in human bones can relieve patients' suffering from the painful effects of heart disease.
Sports
Do not expect much from young hoops squad
Oct. 31, 2007I hate to break it to you Gators fans, but this basketball season is going to be just like football, so brace yourselves now.
The Avenue
Realistic graphics make new Call of Duty game come to life
By RYAN LEVICK | Oct. 31, 2007It used to be that everyone's favorite pixilated plumber, Mario, was on the cutting edge of graphical power.
Opinion
Gator Growl tickets are fast, easy to get
By Nicole Bennett | Oct. 31, 2007Yesterday I was worried that I wouldn't have time to buy a Gator Growl ticket before the show Friday. Between my work schedule and classes, I just wasn't sure I would have time to pick up a ticket while I was on campus.
Opinion
Discrimination remains a problem
Oct. 31, 2007Who's in the know about nooses in the news? Probably fewer people than the number who know about Britney Spears and Tasers.
Sports
Gators hope to continue late-season push
Oct. 31, 2007The UF soccer team entered the season with stars in its eyes and hopes of a national championship in its sights.
Opinion
Student Government could do so much better
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 31, 2007So Student Government got Library West to extend its hours during exam week - one of the Gator Party's platform goals for this year, which party members will surely pat themselves on the back for and tout as a "tangible result."
News
'Zombies' roam UF campus on Halloween
By KATIE GALLAGHER | Oct. 31, 2007Dripping blood and moaning for brains, nine zombies lurched through campus Wednesday night.
News
Library to extend hours during exam week
By ILEANA MORALES | Oct. 31, 2007Thanks to Student Government, UF students will be able to pull all-nighters in Library West before finals this fall.
