Parade brings road closures
(11/02/07 12:00am)
Large portions of University Avenue will be closed today for Gator Gallop and the Homecoming parade.
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Darts & Laurels
(11/02/07 12:00am)
Ah, Homecoming weekend. The grills are lit, the RVs are parked, the beer is on ice. We'd be lying if we said we don't enjoy it. Even though Archer Road is more packed than a tin of sardines and our favorite bars are at capacity, we wouldn't trade this three-day weekend for anything.
Unlike FSU, UF's pep rally caters mostly to families
(11/02/07 12:00am)
It's that time of year again.
Gator Growl continues evolving
(11/02/07 12:00am)
What 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.
Gator Growl tickets are fast, easy to get
(11/01/07 12:00am)
Yesterday 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.
Halloween history explains traditions
(10/31/07 12:00am)
For this week, I'm adding a little holiday twist to my work - for Halloween, not Homecoming. Vincent Massaro, the Monday columnist, might disagree, but I've seen some strange happenings around Gainesville over the past few days, things that might have something to do with the supernatural themes Oct. 31 entails.
Workin' for the Weekend
(10/31/07 12:00am)
(Andrew Stanfill / Alligator Staff) Student employees of the O'Connell Center move a rack of stage lights onto the stage for Gator Growl in the north end zone of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Tuesday. The event will feature comedian Frank Caliendo and Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday night. Andrew Stanfill
Watch out Urban, here comes Shelley
(10/30/07 12:00am)
This Friday, the other Meyer will control The Swamp - and no, it's not Andrew, "Don't tase me, bro" Meyer.
Donovan and team to appear at Gator Growl
(10/23/07 12:00am)
Following its theme of "Nation of Champions," Gator Growl has added another championship-winning guest to its lineup of entertainers and UF athletes.
Three acts chosen for Gator Growl
(10/19/07 12:00am)
Three acts chosen for Gator Growl
(10/19/07 12:00am)
With thrashing guitars, soaring vocals and seductive dance moves, UF and Gainesville entertainers battled each other Thursday night in front of 800 spectators for the right to perform at Gator Growl.
Local band's first music video a wrap
(10/18/07 12:00am)
With a major local fan base and big shows such as Warped Tour and Gator Growl under its belt, the only thing Gainesville-based band Ten 13 Concept hadn't done yet was make a music video.
Talent Night offers winners chance to perform at Gator Growl
(10/18/07 12:00am)
Local singers, bands and dancers will compete tonight at Gator Growl's Talent Night.
Block seating available for Gator Growl
(10/05/07 12:00am)
Gator Growl is teaming up with the University Athletic Association, and the results might make it easier for students to sit with their friends.
Homecoming king and queen finalists announced at pageant
(10/02/07 12:00am)
As the lights dimmed and the curtain rose, 30-something perfectly poised, high-heeled pairs of feet stood waiting. The dancing began.
Darts & Laurels
(09/14/07 12:00am)
It's been a busy week for the Department of Darts & Laurels. So much has been going on around campus. We've been so busy gathering quotes for "Overheard in Gainesville" and avoiding the Turlington preacher, we've barely had time to cross West University Avenue for a bite to eat or a pitcher to drink. Somehow we managed. But we also managed to bring you a special all UF, all the time edition for this week's…
What band would you like to see at Gator Growl?
(09/14/07 12:00am)
Responses cannot be longer than 20 words. Responses may be edited for length, grammar, style, libel and clarity.
Gator Growl should bring better acts
(09/11/07 12:00am)
Timothy Powers, 7AC
Lynyrd Skynyrd to perform at Gator Growl
(09/10/07 12:00am)
For the first time since Sugar Ray performed in 2003, UF's Gator Growl will feature a musical performance.
Darts all around
(09/07/07 12:00am)
We're mad. We have too much homework and too little sleep. Too few beers and too little money. Not enough clothing and not enough laundry money. We're pissed, and we're not afraid to say it. This week, the Department of Darts & Laurels might as well be a crotchety old man - you know, that bald 80-year-old covered in liver spots who yells at those damn kids to get off his lawn. So stay out of our way today as we vent our frustrations in this week's furious-and-fuming edition of…
