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I stand in solidarity with Beyoncé
Jan. 23, 2013In a Jewel-esque “what if God was one of us” moment, reports have surfaced that our lord and savior Beyoncé relied on a backing track during her Earth-shattering, suspiciously flawless performance of the national anthem at the presidential inauguration on Monday.
Donations from police officer’s funeral go to Humane Society
By Shannon Kaestle | Jan. 23, 2013Marcia Wolf-Deffense lost her husband earlier this month, but she didn’t want people to send flowers.
Know and obey the Career Showcase rules
Jan. 23, 2013Google “how to find an internship,” and you’ll find a plethora of websites that offer a step-by-step, foolproof formula to secure your dream internship.
Downtown shops put local spin on spring trends
By Elly Ayres | Jan. 23, 2013The nondescript sidewalks lining UF’s campus transformed into street-style catwalks for spring, thanks to the return of style-savvy students.
Chomp and Chew: The juice on juicing
By Becca Goldring | Jan. 23, 2013We are almost through January, and gyms across campus are still packed with sneaker-clad New Year’s resolutioners armed with water bottles and iPod “workout zone” playlists.
Gators hope to boost tournament odds against Ole Miss
Jan. 23, 2013Coach Amanda Butler and the Gators are looking to make a second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
UF student to open for ‘American Idol’ winner Kris Allen
By Devon Abelman | Jan. 23, 2013A UF student will take the stage before an American Idol winner tonight.
Gators being targeted by opponents after successful 2012
Jan. 23, 2013The Florida lacrosse team flew under the radar in 2012, surprising the nation by winning the American Lacrosse Conference championship for the first time and making its first Final Four appearance.
Senior headlines dominant UF victory with first win of 2013
Jan. 23, 2013Though the Florida tennis team kicked off its season Saturday, senior Bob van Overbeek had to wait until Wednesday night to get on the court.
Florida Supreme Court justices to visit UF today
By Jensen Werley | Jan. 23, 2013All seven Florida Supreme Court justices will be at UF today to judge the Maguire Appellate Advocacy Competition.
UF students host vigil for Syrian students
By Michelle Leute | Jan. 23, 2013More than 30 UF students gathered on Turlington Plaza to host a candlelight vigil for the dead and injured students of Aleppo University Wednesday night.
UF student robbed, police look for suspects
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 23, 2013Gainesville Police is looking for three men suspected of attacking and robbing a UF student Tuesday night.
Aguilars watch Bravo appear in court
By Chris Alcantara | Jan. 22, 2013Pedro Bravo emerged from a side door in courtroom 3C Tuesday, his hair shorter than in his mugshot from last year. He wore a red jumpsuit and glanced quickly around the packed courtroom.
Bey-tter Than You: Calm down about lip-synching, dummies
Jan. 22, 2013There are four words we should never have to say: Back off Beyoncé, everyone.
From gun control to thumb patrol
Jan. 22, 2013Last Friday, in its edition of Darts and Laurels, the Alligator mentioned, “There were a lot of lessons to learn this week.” Of course, last week passed, but I can’t help but share what valuable lessons I also learned.
UF ready in case of school shooting
By Kathryn Varn | Jan. 22, 2013Recent school shootings cast a spotlight on universities’ security, and UF is no exception.
Do I really have a right? Part I
Jan. 22, 2013Lately, we’ve heard a lot about the right to keep and bear arms.
Gender-neutral dorms could be possible at UF
By Michelle Leute | Jan. 22, 2013UF may soon join dozens of colleges around the country in implementing gender-neutral housing options.
Student Senate discusses, tables election code reform bill
By Colleen Wright | Jan. 22, 2013The Student Senate voted Tuesday to table a bill regarding election code reform for next week’s meeting.










