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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 83
FRIDAY. JANUARY 21. 2005
NATIONAL
Once more, with feeling
By STEPHANIE GARRY m L." '
Alligator Staff Writer t
smgarry@alligator.org ,
President Bush began his sec-
ond term Thursday by promis-
ing to end tyranny and expand
democracy, familiar themes that
resonated from the crowd in
Washington to Gainesville.
The speech wove together the
United States' history of democ-
racy, from the constitutional ideals
of equality to Abraham Lincoln's
liberation of -the slaves, and the
threat posed by terrorism. From
the fall of communism to the ter-
rorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, one
thing has remained, Bush said.
"The survival of liberty in our
land increasingly depends on the
success of liberty in other lands,"
he said. "The best hope for peace
in our world is the expansion of
freedom in all the world."
While Bush broadened the
purpose of freedom to protecting
the United States, in his speech he
also made the sharp distinctions
that have made him- a polarizing
figure.
"We will persistently clarify
the choice before every ruler and
every nation the moral choice
between oppression, which is al-
ways wrong, and freedom, which
is eternally right," he said.
The president's most recent op-
ponent, Massachusetts Sen. John
Kerry, watched the ceremony a
short distance from the podium.
UF senior Windsor Stone was
among the crowd, skipping two
days of school to see the fruits of
her campaigning efforts.
"I wanted to support President
Bush," she said. "He basically
dictated what he had done and
what he would continue to do. I
essentially have supported that
message since I was old enough to
follow politics and make that deci-
sion on my own."
Giving a nod to his detractors,
Bush commented that "this time in
uoug Mills / A' noto
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk during the inaugura-
tion parade in front of the White House Thursday in Washington.
history...is an odd time for doubt"
but chose to dwell on the unit-
ing themes in his foreign policy:
democracy, freedom and national
security.
"We have known divisions," he
said. "Yet those divisions do not
define America. We felt the unity
and fellowship of our nation when
freedom came under attack, and
our response came like a single
hand over a single heart."
UF political science professor
Ronald Carpenter noted Bush
did not mention domestic issues,
when the overhaul of social secu-
rity, reforms in immigration law,
taxes and a growing budget deficit
loom over Congress.
"I think that if he were to have
talked about domestic issues, he
would've just heightened contro-
versy," he said.
Bush kept an eye on his legacy,
SEE INAUGURATION, PAGE 8
Vedam indicted
for second time
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org
Little more than a month after a judge dismissed murder
charges against him, a grand jury has indicted Praveen Vedam
for a second time in the murder of UF graduate student
Sudheer Reddy Satti.
Though prosecuting attorneys would not
Public disclose what new evidence has emerged in
Safety the case against Vedam, the 18-person jury con-
vened Thursday at the Alachua County Criminal
Courthouse to debate the matter. Just after noon, a
first-degree murder indictment was issued, along with a war-
rant for Vedam's arrest.
However, since Judge Robert Cates' Dec. 10 dismissal of the
initial case, citing insufficient evidence, Vedam, 26, has traveled
back to India to be with his ailing father. His attorney, Robert
Rush, said he does not know if or when his client will return.
"The problem is that he's in India, and we have to cope with
,that," State Attorney Bill Cervone said. "He may come back,
who knows voluntarily, I mean."
If not, the time-consuming extradition process could prove
difficult for the State Attorney's Office, Cervone said.
SEE VEDAM, PAGE 8
Wal-Mart forum held
Residents list
complaints
By STEVE SPECHT
Alligator Writer
sspecht@alligator.org
Politicians, residents and Wal-
Mart representatives, gathered
at Duvall Elementary School on
Thursday to assess concerns of
East Gainesville residents regard-
ing a possible future Wal-Mart
Supercenter there.
Wal-Mart representative Ron
Carpenter was allowed a few mo-
ments of prepared remarks before
a two-hour open forum began.
"We don't want to ruin your
neighborhood Carpenter said.
The potential Wal-Mart would
be built on 20 acres north of NE
12th Avenue, as well as a 10-acre
gas station south of NE 12th
Avenue.
Most citizens worried about traf-
fic problems the store would cause
in nearby neighborhoods.
"It's too
dose to existing
residential areas,"
Gainesville resi-
dent Jack Carter
said.
Carpenter
repeatedly coun-
Chestnut tered worries,
over traffic by
assuring that steps would be tak-
en, such as roundabouts and signs
posted outside residential areas.
But Mike Sica captured the
SEE WAL-MART, PAGE 8
* Now that guard
Matt Walsh has re-
turned from an an-
kle injury, UF hopes
he won't hurt team
chemistry. Walsh
said UF needs to
alleviate Anthony
Roberson's scoring
burden.
See story, pg. 24.
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for Duke and Yale. UF offi-
cials created an investment
corporation in the style of top
schools after deciding UF's
endowment had outgrown its
management. See story, pg. 9.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 3
Machen weighs in on governor's proposed budget
* THE UF PRESIDENT WANTS MORE
CONTROL OVER FACULTY SALARIES.
By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org
In the wake of a budget proposal by
Gov. Jeb Bush that would raise in-state
tuition and cut some UF grants, the uni-
versity's president emphasized to state
legislators Thursday that UF must be given
more control of its affairs.
At the Alachua County Legislative
Delegation, UF President Bernie Machen
and local officials spent the afternoon ad-
dressing their concerns and requests to
state Sen. Rod Smith (D-Gainesville) and
four state representatives.
Money for faculty and staff raises
ranked first on Machen's priority list.
"Bonuses are great, but it's the base that
people build their budgets off of," he told
the delegation at the Kirkpatrick Criminal
Justice Center.
Machen emphasized the need for $39
million in funds to be used at the discre-
tion of the UF Board of Trustees, who then
could address issues such as salaries, ben-
efit increases and enrollment growth.
Between $11 million and $13 million of
that money would be used for faculty and
staff raises, said Jane Adams, vice presi-
dent of university relations.
But salary raises were only one aspect of
university control that Machen discussed
at the hearing. The UF Board of Trustees
should also control tuition policy, he said.
Although the budget proposal includes
a 7.5 percent limit on raising in-state un-
dergraduate tuition, it also indicates that
public universities will have control over
graduate and out-of-state undergradu-
ate tuition a "good first step," Machen
said.
However, while legislators say they sup-
port devolution, or shifting more control to
universities, it is being
done slowly, he said.
Smith agreed.
"We can't seem to
make up our mind. Are
we fish or fowl?" he said.
"If we're doing devolu-
tion, it needs to be done."
Machen also discussed
his concern about how
Shands could be affected by Bush's goal
to reform Medicaid and lower its costs to
the state. Currently, Medicaid helps hos-
pitals pay for underinsured or uninsured
patients.
Smith added, "We can't do it in a way
that leaves Shands in a weaker position."
As for Bush's budget proposal as a
whole, Machen said that "parts of it look
good," including a $133 million allotment
for matching private donations to public
universities statewide.
With such a "significant amount," the
chance of the legislature fulfilling UF's
request for $27 million in matching funds
looks good, Adams said.
"We feel fairly optimistic," she said.
After Machen finished addressing the
delegation, Smith applauded him on his
push to improve UF.
"We congratulate you in being able to
put together a real effort," Smith said.
Also attending were Reps. Ed Jennings
Jr. (D-Gainesville), Larry Cretul (R-Ocala);
Will Kendrick (D- Carrabelle) and Dwight
Stansel (D-Live Oak).
Production puts forth more than "enough" of a show
When thinking of "great
theater," one might
recall fancy costumes,
a detailed set and a well-written
script.
The UF MOD Proje
Enough" manages to pr
theater without any of t
Presented by the
Theatre and Danc
Enough" is a modern
duction that pulls th
in with its message,
movement and express
Heather Berger
Curtain Call
hberger@alligator.org
show outside the that
The mysterious mu
dancers inside and brir
ence into their world.
Once inside the thea
ers are in control. The r
mix of song and move
it impossible to move a
Even without word
ers act out their em
what they are saying i
over their faces.
SWhat truly mak
Enough" so impressive is that it
combines so many different moods
and styles of dance. Every scene is
fresh and unpredictable, telling a
unique story.
ect's "Never The dancers prove how talent-
roduce great ed they are through grace, rhythm
:he above. and strength.
School of One Cirque du Soleil-like scene
e, "Never requires them to be airborne,
dance pro- swinging and maneuvering
te audience around suspended lines of cloth.
using body A combination of great techni-
sion to over- cal work and symbolism brings
ride the out the intended message, leav-
need for ing the audience guessing but not
words. confused.
T h e "Never Enough" presents the
dancers are idea that in life, one can never have
captivating enough of anything. It is an ongo-
before the ing quest to have more, whether it
show even be love, greed or hope.
begins, as This kind of unique production
they per- is not new to the UF MOD Project.
form a pre- Directed by Kelly Drummond
er. Cawthon, this pre-professional
[sic calls the dance company performs a variety
igs the audi- of dance styles besides the usual
classical techniques.
ter, the danc- The group auditions every year Tricla Coyne / Alligator Staff
mesmerizing and has 11 members, all of whom Performers of the UF MOD Project dance to a dramatic and captivating scene during their production,
ment makes are majoring in dance. "Never Enough." The performance, which will be at the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion
n inch. All cheesiness aside, there are
s the danc- never en.u h r -durtin like Black Box Theatre, premieres tonight at 8 p.m. and will continue through Jan. 30.
options, and
s written all
;es "Never
"Never Enough."
The dancers present a wonder-
ful story, and they don't need a
script to do it.
"Never Enough" will play at
Sthe Nadine McGuire Theatre and
Dance Pavilion Black Box Theatre
from Jan. 21-30 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are available at the rate of $8 for students, faculty, staff
University Box Office and at all and seniors.
Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are For more information, call (352)
$12 for adults with a discounted 392-1653.
STUDENT LIFE
SG committee seeks to make Gainesville a 24-hour city
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alligator Writer
bhagen@alligator.org
Liquor-licensed .establishments in
Gainesville may stay open until 3 a.m. if
Student Government's Safety and Fair
Entertainment Committee can convince the
city's safety committee.
Former Student Senate President Joe
Goldberg, now serving as executive direc-
tor of SAFE, presented his group's proposal
for changing the 2 a.m. closing time in the
Gainesville Public Safety Committee meeting
Thursday morning.
"We're not trying to recreate the abuses of
the rave era," Kate Wallace, .S~FE's director
of public relations, said. "There's definitely a
need to control abuse."
Under SAFE's proposal, alcohol still
would stop flowing at 2-a.m. The extra hour
would allow patrons to sober up and spread
out the rush at closing time.
Also present at the meeting were commis-
sioners Tony Domenech and Ed Braddy and
GPD Police Chief Norman Botsford.
SAFE next will compose a written pro-
posal of its plan, including substance abuse-
related crime statistics as requested by the
Public Safety Committee. The committee
meets monthly, and it may take several meet-
ings to win their approval.
When the committee accepts the new
-rL entatii'ri it will be sent to.the Gainesville
City Commission with their recommendation
to pass or not pass it. The City Commission
will render the final decision.
"The main thing we're. pushing
here is safety."
Joe Goldberg
Former Student Senate President
When Florida passed a 1997 bill ordering
all businesses with liquor licenses to shut
down at 2 a.m., Gainesville was one of a few
cities that kept its bars open until 4 a.m. and
became the nexus of a large rave scene, which
brought its accompanying problems to the
downtown area. .p 0
The rave ordinance was introduced in
1999, aligning Gainesville in requiring busi-
nesses with liquor licenses to close at 2 a.m.
"The main thing we're pushing here is
safety," Goldberg said.
"When bars close, people go to private
parties. We'd like to have students being
safer, enjoying themselves in public settings
where there are more police around."
The proposed later closing time would al-
low students with night jobs to go out after
they got off work, generating extra business
for bars that stay open, Wallace said.
No bar owners have taken an official
stance on the issue yet, Goldberg said.
"We're moving towards a more 24-hour
city," Goldberg said.
4, ALLIGATOR D FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 -- ...........
Corporate criminal relates hard lesson to students
* AT ONE TIME, WALT PAVLO MADE
MILLIONS BY ILLEGALLY ERASING
COMPANIES' DEBT.
By NEIL HUGHES
Alligator Writer
nhughes@alligator.drg
Students had the opportunity Thursday
to learn about business ethics from a white-
collar criminal.
"Kind of strange that I would be teaching
ethics, right?" Walt Pavlo joked.
Pavlo recounted how he and an accom-
plice stole $6 million from "tier-three," or
smaller-scale, companies who did business
in long distance with his former employer,
MCI.
Tier-three customers are high-risk busi-
nesses that offer potentially high profits for
major corporations, such as MCI.
The problem, Pavlo said, was that tier-
three companies stopped paying their bills.
Pavlo, who worked in collections, said
that in.1995 he wrote his superiors a memo
indicating his department's debt totaled
$180 million. Days later, a reply came insist-
ing the debt actually was at $15 million.
"How am I ever going to get out of this
mess?" Pavlo said he asked at the time.
"What do they want me to do? They never
told me to cheat."
Frustrated with what he saw as an im-
possible task, Pavlo said he was approached
by someone with a scheme to get a piece of
the multi-billion dollar MCI pie.
Pavlo's accomplice would tell tier-three
companies that he would pay off their debt,
in exchange for $250,000 and. a 25 percent
share of their companies.
On But, Pavlo simply erased the
Campus debt, while he and his partner
collected $6 million in a bank
account in the Cayman Islands.
"Nobody ever asked me [about the
debt]," he said. "You know how I would
have been busted? By saying 'Hey, can I see
a copy of that check?' Nobody questions
good news."
Good news, Pavlo told the students, is
what everyone wants to hear not failure.
The guilt became too much for Pavlo,
who, at the time, was taking Prozac and
drinking excessively. He finally quit MCI,
was eventually caught and then faced 41
months in jail.
"I was petrified at what I had done," he
said. "I wanted to be caught. I wanted this
madness to end."
After helping the FBI, he was released
after 24 months in June 2003.
Pavlo said he wishes he'd had the cour-
age to stand up and tell the truth, and en-
couraged students to do the same.
"Don't be afraid of failure," he said.
"Don't be afraid of losing your job for say-
ing something is wrong."
FACULTY SENATE
UF gets new office
By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org
UF's Faculty Senate unani-
mously voted Thursday to create
an Office of Sustainability, which
will serve as a watchdog for envi-
ronmental issues on campus.
"The new Office of
Sustainability will help UF focus
on ways to stay green," said Pierre
Ramond, chairman of the Senate.
The new office is supported.
by Student Government, which
worked with former UF President
Charles Young to start a sustain-
ability task force, which evertu-
ally led to the vote for the office.
The Faculty Senate also voted
to change the name of the exercise
and sports sciences degree to ap-
plied physiology and kinesiology.
"The name change lets people
know we're more involved with
the body than just sports," said
Lauren Schneider, a student in
the newly named degree. "Also,
when we go for interviews, it'll
look much more professional."
Other issues brought up at
the meeting include revisions of
the faculty constitution, which
provides no legal protection for
faculty under review for problems
such as plagiarism.
"Right now, faculty can be
guilty until proven innocent, and
could be suspended without pay
while under review," said Tim
Taylor, a faculty senator. "We're
trying to change that t6 innocent
until proven
guilty."
Whether to
create a new
S computer sci-
ence degree in
the College of
Engineering
Tisher and a depart-
ment of urology in the College
of Medicine, will be.decided in
February's Senate meeting.
"Urology is a gaping hole in
our College of Medicine right
now," said C. Craig Tisher, dean
of the College of Medicine. "If we
form a department, we will attract
better faculty."
The department formation will
cost about $4 million.
"We have money already set
aside for this upgrade," Tisher
said.
Return on investment
The Honorable Walter M. Green embraces his mother Norma after she helped enrobe him dur-
ing his investiture as Alachua County Court Judge Thursday afternoon.
Study finds intelligent women have more trouble marrying
Also concludes men have opposite problem
By DAVID COHEN
Alligator Writer
dcohen@alligator.org
Highly successful women may have more
trouble finding Mr. Right, according to a re-
cent study.
"Powerful women are at a distinct dis-
advantage in the marriage market," said
researcher Stephanie Brown of the University
of Michigan. "Men may prefer to marry less-
accomplished women."
Brown said this is because men believe
women in important jobs are more likely to
cheat.
"Female infidelity is a severe reproductive
threat to males only when (emotional) invest-
ment is high," Brown said. "A preference for
subordinate partners may provide adaptive
benefits to males in the context of only long-
term, investing relationships not one-night
stands."
The study was conducted on 328 under-
graduate students.
Constance L. Shehan, UF professor of soci-
ology, echoed Brown's findings.
"Very well-educated women are less apt to
get married," Shehan said. "Almost half of the
labor market is now women, and educational
attainment is higher in women as more of
them enter college."
Shehan noted that typically, the balance
of power in a relationship "leans toward
the male," but added that "men who marry
high-achieving women receive high economic
benefits."
The economic incentive for women to get
married "may be completely gone," Shehan
added.
Men may think women in high-paying jobs
are more apt to cheat on them because "it's a
matter of opportunity."
"Women in high-paying jobs are most
likely surrounded by high-status men,"
Shehan said.
In recent films such as -"Spanglish" and
"Love Actually," men pursue their secretaries
and housekeepers, even though some of the
women do not speak English. Shehan is skep-
tical about the movies' realistic, applications.
"Everyone in this environment
tends to be fairly well-educated
and more accepting of highly suc-
cessful women."
Michael Murphy
UF clinical associate professor
"In real life, people tend to be much more
matched and homogeneous,"said Shehan.
A British study found correlating results.
According to a study conducted by four
British universities, for every 16-point rise in a
man's IQ, he is 35 percent more likely to marry,
while for women the opposite is true every
16-point increase in IQ results in a 40-percent
decrease in likelihood of getting married.
There is a possibility that relationship rival-
ry can result in violence and suppression, ac-
cording to Michael Murphy, UF clinical associ-
ate professor and staff psychologist. "There is
an interesting balance in relationships regard-
ing power," Murphy said. "Some men feel
threatened by women in high-paying jobs or
advanced academic programs, especially men
with more traditional backgrounds."
However, Murphy was quick to defend
UF. "Everyone in this environment tends to
be fairly well-educated and more accepting of
highly successful women," he said.
But Murphy did not dismiss the possibility
that relationship rivalry can cause men to try
to control or devalue women.
"In the population at the university, there is
no question that can happen," Murphy said.
Shehan did not pass judgment on UF ei-
ther, saying she believes the men and women
of the UF community exhibit more egalitarian-
ism and equality toward each other.
In keeping with that sentiment, Shehan en-
couraged high-achieving women to "look for
someone with the same amount of education"
because "there would be a better chance of a
successful relationship."
FRIDAY,.JANUARY,21, 2005 M ALLJGATQR, 5
Sweatin'to the oldies
Award-winning teacher brings subjects to life
By JEFF SIRMONS assumption, he said, as being blind Disabilities class. "At another point, said Peggj
Alligator Writer had nothing to do with his teaching he threw a chair across the room. years. "He
jsirmons@alligator.org ability or knowledge of the field. I learned quickly not to lose my of fear, and
The class was his first. temper, anddefinitely not to leave situation."
Feeling his way into a room full "I could never do that stint my pocketbook within reach of the His for
of anxious Disabilities Awareness- again," Beland said. "Even though patient. You don't learn that kind of the profess
students, Robert Beland, armed I'm a convincing actor, students information from a textbook." "Just lc
with a cane, dark sunglasses and an know me, so I couldn't get away Bemabei, who now teaches her could hon
assistant, came to teach. with that these days." own leisure studies class, said she fighter,
Without hesitation, he began Still, Beland, who has a doctorate models her teaching after Beland's. said UF se
to lecture as-his students scribbled in therapeutic recreation, teaches "I really liked his overall person- niorJennifi
notes about misconceptions of the with a hands-on approach that ality," Bemabei said. "It guided me Rodrigue
disabled. recently led to his sixth Teacher of into therapeutic recreation, and I'm "He dii
Suddenly, Beland complimented the Year award from the College of hoping I can do the same for my let it gel
a student's dress. Health and Human Performance. students." him and
"At first, students seemed very
puzzled as to how I saw the red
dress," Beland said.
Beland hypothesized his stu-
dents would make the assump-
tion that, because he looked blind,
he would be a more respectable
Disabilities Awareness teacher. This
was Beland's way to disprove that
Many of Beland's students
learned his teaching style firsthand.
"I made the mistake of leaving
my pocketbook out, and professor
Beland, posing as an aggressive
patient, proceeded to rummage
through my pocketbook," said
Jessica Bemabei, enrolled in his
Leisure Services for People with
Optimism quells cancer
Beland's personality and positive
attitude have won him more than
the admiration of his students-
they also helped him win a bout
with prostate cancer.
"He was hooked up to all these
machines with a smile on his face,"
Jeff Sirmons/ Alligator -
Robert Beland, a professor of recreation, parks and tourism, exercises outside of Ben Hill Griffin Sta-
dium. The 57-year-old uses his athleticism and enthusiasm to invoke hands-on learning in his classes.
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Beland, his wife of 30 "Any kind of human contact is
never showed any signs going to improve the quality of life,
Sept making light of the and reading stories is an excellent
mer students attested to way to do this," Kricos said. "One
or's strenttes step further would be to have rela-
o rng at tives read stories to them, as they're
stly see that he was a by far the most important people to
estly see that he was a the elderly."
the elderly"
"My guideline is that Beland is on
r 1 never want to be boring, sabbatical,
taking a break
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showcase his
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through."
Curious George for Grandma
Beland wanted more than just
survival, he wanted to improve the
quality of life of the elderly and
disabled, and researched innovative
ways to make them happier.
"The goal of therapeutic recre-
ation is to get the disabled or elderly
to somehow do what they used to
enjoy doing," Beland said. "To do
this, you must creatively think of
ways to change the rules or slightly
alter the way the game is played."
One such approach Beland is
researching is the positive effect of
reading.
"Right now, I'm reading chil-
dren's books to the elderly," Beland
said. "Their typical reaction is enjoy-
ment, and most want to read more
of these books because, believe it or
not, they connect to these books."
The elderly now are positively
portrayed in children's books, un-
like they were in the 1970s, when
they were predominantly shown as
stem disciplinarians, Beland said.
"In recent children's books, the
elderly are shown as problem solv-
ers, and those who pass on impor-
tant family heritage," Beland said.
"Naturally, they gravitate toward
that image."
Beland also teaches his students
how to properly read to the elderly.
"Some people would think this
type of therapy isn't age-appro-
priate, but if you treat them with
respect, like he does, they wouldn't
think it demeaning," Bemabei said.
Patricia Kricos, director of the
therapy." Beland
promised his students that he would
teach only the newest information,
most of which is obtained through
these conferences.
"He doesn't follow any guide-
lines in a book," Rodriguez said.
"Instead, he uses real-life experi-
ences combined with brand-new
facts relevant to the field."
After serving in an Army medi-
cal detachment during the Vietnam
conflict, Beland worked as a psychi-
atric and recreational therapist for
three years before entering graduate
school. He's never regretted his de-
cision to teach in college.
"I've always enjoyed teaching
because I've always enjoyed being
a student," Beland said. "I'm always
willing to learn, and what better
place than a great college."
There were times, though, when
Beland had trouble connecting to
his students. During his first year
teaching at UF, Beland was forced
to cancel a class meeting because he
had to attend a workshop.
"It visibly bothered me when the
entire class cheered this announce-
ment," Beland said. "I now under-
stand why students like having
days off from class, but at that time,
it really got to me."
Beland could not think of any
drawbacks to his award-winning
teaching career, which has won him
14 teaching awards, all from the
department of tourism, recreation
and sport management, the College
of Health and Human Performance,
* and the department of gerontology.
"My guideline is that I never
want to be boring," Beland said. "I
give it all up if I'm boring."
City rats settle down in Gainesville neighborhood
* THE AREA, JUST NORTH OF CAM-
PUS, HAS MANY STUDENT RENTERS.
By MEAGAN PARRADO
Alligator Contributing Writer
Black Acres residents have a new neighbor
in town the city rat.
Black Acres consists of the neighborhoods
north of University Avenue, west of 26th Street
and east of 34th Street. Residents are mainly
homeowners, but in recent years there has
been a rising number of student rentals.
According to a notice issued by the Black
Acres/Black Pines Neighborhood Association,
there is also a rising population of rats. Since
September, at least 10 homes have sought the
assistance of Critter Control to help with the
infestation.
Neighborhood associatioinmember Deanna
Carpenter said the association believes gar-
bage left out by some of the neighbors, mainly
student rentersis the cause.
"Garbage cans are spilled and not picked
up, and pizza boxes are left on the floor next to
the cans," Carpenter said.
Joe Felegi of Critter Control said garbage
may not be the only cause, but enough gar-
bage left out in the open can lead to an infesta-
tion.
"Rats are common, especially through
Florida," he said. "But if you take away the
food source, you have less chance of the rats
being there."
Felegi suggested residents trim hardwood
trees, keep yards well manicured, and keep
the garbage cleaned up and well contained.
Holes and spaces in the structure of the resi-
dences provide easy access for rats to move in
and make a home of their own.
"Removal is the dirty part
Student traps need to be set and all'
possible entry points sealed,"
he said.
The neighborhood associa-
tion will take their case to the city Code and
Regulations Board early next week.
Michael Wohl, city code enforcement offi-
cer, said, "The first thing the association can do
is make the city aware. If they can prove there
is an epidemic, the city will address it."
Black Acres resident and UF sophomore
Kelly Perona also experienced problems with
the rats. They have infested her yard made
their way into her house, she said.
Still, Perona does not see student renters as
the problem.
"As a UF student, I don't think it is any
more our fault than it is our neighbor's, who
is a homeowner," Perona said.
. Carpenter said the neighborhood asso-
ciation wants a united neighborhood-- hom-
eowners and students alike. Respect of one
another's property is key, she said.
"When students rent in an area that is a
family neighborhood, such as Black Acres
basically is, they should understand they
are going to be responsible for some things
that maybe they wouldn't be responsible -for
in a neighborhood that has more students,"
Carpenter said.
6, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, JANUARY 21,2005
Editorial
Who left the air conditioner on?
Someone seems to have forgotten that this is Florida;
weather this cold only is supposed to come during the
last couple weeks of December, so we can enjoy a sweat-
free holiday season before returning to the furnace we call
Gainesville.
Here at the Department of Darts & Laurels, we have our
space heaters cranked full blast to keep the frigid weather
from frosting our computer screens.
But we won't let-that dampen our spirits.
Now we have an excuse to wear those full-length
fur coats we've had stashed away since we went to that
Halloween party as pimps last year.
On second thought, anything made of fur probably is a
bad idea with all of the activists we've got running around
here.
As we try to figure out a better way to beat the cold,
bundle up, find a warm body and snuggle up to this week's
edition of...
Darts & Laurels
Because it's hard to concentrate on anything else while
our teeth are chattering, we shakily hand over a where-the-
heck-were-you-at-Christmas DART to Old Man Winter for
suddenly dropping the thermostat on us a month too late.
It looks like even nature occasionally has a package arrive
late because of the holiday shipping crush.
Hoping we don't.have to take out a loan to pay our heat-
ing bill, we toss a how-the-heck-was-that-our-fault DART
to Florida Power & Light and Progress Energy Florida, the
state's largest electric utilities, which seek to have custom-
ers chip in $606 million over the next couple of years to re-
plenish funds used for repairs after last year's hurricanes.
Sorry you didn't have enough disaster insurance, but
don't take it out on us.
Since we've spent many of these cold evenings trying
to find something other than reality shows on TV, we
give a not-even-theme-parks-are-safe-anymore DART to
Universal Studios for creating an audience-participation
attraction based on "Fear Factor."
Of course, nothing says family fun like watching mom
eat cow brains while little sis' lounges in a bathtub full of
tarantulas and scorpions.
Because we're sure all students have been using their
newfound stay-at-home time to kept abreast of cam-
pus politics, we bestow a welcome-to-2005 LAUREL to
Student Government technology cabinet director Adam
Roberts for pushing for an SG Web site that actually, you
know, works.
Finally, as we end our quest to find an alternative way
to keep warm, we send a that's-what-we're-talking-about
LAUREL to the British Government for passing legislation
that will allow some pubs to stay open 24 hours.
Who needs central air when you can warm up the way
nature' intended by packing shoulder-to-shoulder into
dark, closed-in spaces and having drinks that burn on the
way down?
Prime Minister Tony Blair defended the legislation from
naysayers, asserting later hours will reduce alcohol-related
crime by giving pub-goers time to sober up.
I hope the Gainesville City Commission is taking notes.
A couple of extra hours in one of the many co-ed-filled
bars certainly would give us the relief we need from the
cold.
Or at least help us find that warm body.
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Guest column
Bush Social Security plan won't work
don't want to write about politics. Really; I don't.
Writing about politics is seldom fun, usually boring
and predictably uncreative. Any goon off the street
with the ability to stomach CNN or FOX News for 15
minutes can string a few words together and call himself
a political commentator. There are scores of these kinds of
instant experts out there partisan hacks musing about
subjects they truly don't understand and I really don't
want to be one of them. Writers like this do nothing to
further the political discourse merely by spewing rhetoric
straight from Republican or Democratic talking points.
Unfortunately, writing about politics occasionally is
unavoidable. The parties and the media often inflate the
importance of an issue until it's as big as a pinata, and
everyone lines up to take a crack at it. I'm not saying this
sort of attention always is undeserved, but there always
will be hot-button issues. Abortion gets this treatment
all the time, as gay marriage recently has. However, the
most pressing issues ones that may actually result in
legislation being passed in Congress often don't get the
consideration they deserve. These are topics that aren't
nearly as fun to debate with your friends, so you don't
hear about them as much. Right now, Social Security is
one of those issues. While I don't enjoy writing about
politics, sometimes one side's logic makes so much sense
it has to be heard.
I can see the thought bubble that formed over your
head just a second ago. "Social Security doesn't affect me
yet. Who cares?" Well, yes and no. While current UF stu-
dents won't be able to reap the benefits of Social Security
for another 50 years or so, President Bush wants.to screw
the system up and charge you $2 trillion for doing it. It's
called "privatization," and it's his newest bad idea.
Social Security essentially is welfare for old people, a
safety net for those who otherwise might live in poverty.
Republicans oppose this, claiming it eliminates the incen-
tive to work and save and gives the government too much
S money to spend. Bush essentially
wants to replace these government-
guaranteed benefits with private
'."B" "- accounts that will be subject'to the
whims of the stock market, turning
Social Security into a giant 401(k).
Andrew Meyer Before I even begin to espouse why
Uncommon Sense this is a horrible idea, I first have to
letters@alligator.org point out that Los Angeles Times
editor Michael Kinsley has written
a logical proof that assures privati-
zation will fail. You can find it at www.latimes.com.
Bush's impetus for destroying. Social Security is his
claim the program is on the verge of collapse. This is
false. The Congressional Budget Office says the Social
Security trust fund won't run out until 2052, if ever, at
which point Social Security would still pay out 80 percent
benefits. The reason President Bush wants to dismantle
Social Security is not because the system isn't working,
but because Republicans are fundamentally opposed to
any kind of redistribution. They claim privatization will
offer better returns, but this too is false.
Economics professor Paul Krugman said, "The only
possible way that stock returns can be high enough to
make privatization work is if the U.S. economy grows
at 3 to 4 percent a year for the next 50 years. But Social
Security's own trustees expect the economy's growth rate
to slow to 1.8 percent. If that happens if their own as-
sumptions are correct then privatization would be a
disaster. And if that doesn't happen if the economy
continues to grow at'a steady rate then the trust fund
is good for the rest of the century, and we don't need
privatization."
See how boring that was?
Andrezw Meyer is a journalism freshman. His column ap-
pears on Friday.
The views expressed here are not necessarily those ofthe Alligator.
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Letters to the Editor
Editorial harmful to legitimate practice
Editor: Yesterday's editorial on the pro-
posed chiropractic school at FSU was ir-
responsibleand dangerous. Not only does
it misrepresent the "scientific community
as a whole," but also it constitutes libel
against a legitimate profession that has
healed millions despite the best efforts of
political lobbies to restrict the practice of
medicine to drugs and surgery.
Further, any legitimate concerns about
cronyism that were raised lose credibil-
ity by appearing after a blatantly misin-
formed and unjustified opinion.
FSU only can benefit from including
complementary modalities to its admitted-
ly second-tier medical school, and Florida
will need many thousand more chiroprac-
tors to alleviate the sufferings of its grow-
ing and increasingly aged populace. The
true threat to academic integrity would be
to permit such a lack to go unaddressed.
There already are a number of respect-
ed private colleges of chiropractics, and
the state grants chiropractors privileges to
admit to hospitals and to prescribe drugs
similar to those for licensed MDs.
Most recent science is neutral or fa-
vorable, and the chiropractic profession
has worked very hard to restrict- itself to
well-defined physiological modalities.
The associations that resist chiropractics
do so because of a perceived threat to
their methods, territories, and profits; the
American Medical Association even has
lost an antitrust action on this account. It
is therefore not surprising to find doctors
ganging up on any advance of the art.
While the trustees and governors may
rightly oppose encroachment on their
political and fiscal authority by the legis-
latureand it is surely questionable for any
individual state representative to secure
such pork-barrel funding for a pet project,
these concerns are undermined by a fren-
zied reaction to chiropractics as pseudo-
science. The resulting furor also obscures
the very real crises in health care and
education that are not being adequately
addressed at the university or state level
- situations that, while not laughable, are
at least as damaging to the state's reputa-
tion as a botched election or a chiropractic
school.
Chiropractics, as I know from fifteen
years of personal experience, works.
Without it I, and millions like myself,
would be in constant pain or addicted to
opiates. Chiropractors deserve respect or
at least honest consideration.
I hope it doesn't take .an accident or a
lifetime of spinal degeneration to prove it.
The joke is on you.
Paul Wagner
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Photo caption term was inappropriate
Editor: Soror-a-whore [photo caption
from Wednesday's Alligator].
Brilliant.
-The only problem with printing that
picture -and then reemphasizing your li-
belous remarks in the caption is that you
placed it on the front page. I could laugh
off a picture like this simply as childish
if it were in the editorial section, but you
unfathomably placed it among your sup-
posedly factual news.
_.Would you see anything wrong about
printing a picture of two sorority girls
writing on a wall, "'GDI's don't get laid?"
Or, better yet, why don't you run a photo
of Klansmen writing on a wooden cross
and type the "N word" in the caption?'
A blunder like this just solidifies my
opinion the Alligator is written by a bunch
of teenagers who wouldn't know news-
paper ethics if they were sleeping with
it. Apparently, you're not sleeping with
anything.
Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Abril
UF alumnus
Genders are different, but in a good way
Editor: Contrary to what the author of
the editorial "Natural bias" proclaims,
there are inherent biological differences
between the sexes. Men's and women's
minds operate differently from each other
in many ways. For example, women tend
to be superior to men at reading, per-
ceiving and interpreting body language.
Women, as a whole, also have better
peripheral vision ard tend not to be as
narrowly focused on one thing at a time as
men are. Summers merely was raising the
idea that men might be genetically differ-
ent to women in a way that allows them to
excel in areas like math and science.
What's wrong with that?
Of course men and women are biologi-
cally different. Thank God we are, because
we wouldn't have lasted as long as we
have if we didn't have different skill sets
to draw upon to ensure our survival. Plus,
it makes life a whole lot more interesting.
Peter Gwynn-Sackson
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Campus ceremony kicks off Black History Month
* THE UPCOMING MONTH WILL FEA-
TURE TOLERANCE-THEMED EVENTS.
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
Black History Month kicks off tonight,
setting the stage for a month of speak-
ers, forums and other events encouraging
students to embrace different cultures and
people.
The opening ceremony is scheduled
to begin at 9 p.m. in the Reitz Union
Ballroom and will feature speakers and
student performances.
"Regardless of your skin color, this is
history," said Elda Auxiliare, director of
events for Black History Month. She said
she hopes the month's events will reach all
types of people.
The Black Student Union is coordinat-
ing Black History Month at UF, and other
campus organizations are co-sponsoring
some of the events.
Saturday, the third
Multicultural annual Black Student
Affairs Leadership Conference
is scheduled to begin at
9 a.m. in the Emerson Alumni Hall. The
conference will feature workshops and
speakers and is open to all students.
It was created in honor of James E.
Scott, former vice president of Student
Affairs, after his death, Auxiliare said.
"He always wanted to do a conference
of that magnitude," she said.
Other scheduled events include forums,
speeches and- concerts. Afeni Shakur,
mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur,
and actress Jasmine Guy will speak in
February. J.L. King, author of the book
"On the Down Low," also will speak.
Black History Month ends Feb. 24.
Vedam attorney disputes
existence of new evidence
uasey Anaerson / Alligator stan
Ken Angell and Felix Felicier protest President Bush's inauguration at the corner of University
Avenue and 13th Street Thursday.
Protesters voice presidential qualms
INAUGURATION, from page 1
with an inaugural address more presidential
than his first, Carpenter said.
"I think by having that mission in the world,
he has set out a very lofty, noble goal for which
he certainly can not be faulted," Carpenter
said.
Hunter Williams, former president of .the
College Republicans, thought the speech effec-
tively ended the tumult of Bush's first term, with
its economic recession and terrorist attacks.
"That's now behind us," Williams said.
"We're looking forward to peace and prosper-
ity."
Though Bush avoided it in his speech, Social
Security reform should be an important issue for
college students, since they'll be the ones pay-
ing into it without benefiting when they retire,
Williams said.
"I really hope that the reform of Social
Security goes through," he said. "We're looking
to get screwed over big time when it comes time
for us to retire."
Though Bush's second election which he
called a mandate contrasted from the dis-
puted election of 2000, hundreds of protesters
lined the street his motorcade traveled before
the swearing-in, accusing him of war crimes and
being "the worst president ever."
In Gainesville, about 30 demonstrators
echoed that theme as they marched from the
Levin College of Law to the corner of University
Avenue and 13th Street.
Third-year law student Michael Eatross
helped organize the noon protest to coincide
with the inaugural address.
"We will persistently clarify the choice
before every ruler and every nation -
the moral choice between oppression,
which is always wrong, and freedom,
which is eternally right."
George W. Bush
U.S. president
"The current administration, in our opinion,
went to war in Iraq on fabricated evidence," he
said.
Ken Angell, a second-year law student also
protested, but cited questionable incidents at
the Ohio polls as his motivation.
"There were some passing cars today that
told us to get over it, that our side lost," Angell
said. "I'd have to say that we all lost."
Alligator Writer Steven Magruder and the
Associated Press contributed to this article.
VEDAM, from page 1
"The good thing is that this case
relies on things that are not going
to disappear, like witnesses, scien-
tific or circumstantial evidence,"
he said. "So if it took -us some
period of time to apprehend and
extradite him, that would not af-
fect the viability of the case."
Rush said he believes the state's
case is misguided and questioned
whether the prosecution had un-
covered new evidence.
"I certainly have requested
of the- state that if they have any
new evidence, to let me see what
they've got," Rush said. "What do
they have that's new? What is it, se-
cret? We don't have secret evidence
in the United States that's what
they have in totalitarian countries.
So, what evidence do they have?
Let's see it because I don't see
anything new, and I'm not aware
of anything new developing a year
after the case was opened."
Satti, 24, was found dead Jan. 4,
2004 in his Maguire Village apart-
.ment, stabbed more than 30 times.
Not 10 days after he helped.
organize a memorial service for
his slain friend and former room-
mate, Vedam was arrested Jan. 22
for grand theft when University
Police discovered Satti's missing
Dell Inspiron laptop computer
was used at Vedam's workplace,
Nanoptics Inc.
Later, pieces of Satti's com-
puter were recovered within a
warehouse near Nanoptics, and its
case was found in an air duct at the
company with a mixture of blood
on it. Some of the blood matched
Satti's DNA
profile.
Vedam was
charged with
the first-degree
murder of Satti
on Feb. 18. Such
charges carry
Vedam a sentence of
either life im-
prisonment or death.
State Attorney's Office spokes-
man Spencer Mann said that if and
when Vedam is tried, prosecutors
would not seek the death penalty.
But evidence against Vedam
always has been circumstantial,
Rush said.
"Let's get some fundamentals,"
Rush said. "[In deposition testimo-
ny, a UPD officer] said that he was
convinced that the person who
did the stabbing was left-handed,
and Mr. Vedam is right-handed.
I would like to know if that was
presented to the grand jury."
Neglected area wary of change
WAL-MART, from page 1
sentiment of those worried over
traffic problems.
"A shortcut is a shortcut,"
Sica said. -"Nothing you can do
will stop someone from taking a
shortcut."
Nate Mcallister chided his fel-
low residents on their reluctance
to support plans for a Wal-Mart.
"I think we should trust in
elected officials to do the right
job," Mcallister said. "You com-
plain about having to go to the
West for shopping; now you
complain about a Wal-Mart on
12th Avenue. It's like you com-
plain in the winter it's too cold
and in the summer it's too hot."
Carpenter's message was that
this session was simply to gauge
the sentiment of the crowd.
"I want you to trust us; if you
hear us make a promise and it's
not in writing, feel free to raise
your hand," Carpenter said.
- When the open forum ended,
Alachua County Commissioner
Rodney Long implored residents
to do what was right for East
Gainesville.
"This side of town has been
left in the dark ages, and now
someone wants to come and put
a business in," Long said. "Let's
not be afraid of change. Let's
hold developers accountable."
State Rep. Ed Jennings Jr., (D-
Gainesville), called attention to
a darker cloud behind the silver
lining.
"You know what Wal-Mart is
-proposing. What you don't'know
is what could go into that area,"
Jennings said.
He argued Wal-Mart was better
than more "affordable housing."
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
closed the evening.
"This site has already been
zoned for commercial develop-
ment; it would be very hard to
kill it," Hanrahan said. "I think
we should go forward with this
site but with a long list of what
we want.' -
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ADMINISTRATION
UF investment corporation awaits positive returns
By STEPHANIE GARRY
Alligator Staff Writer
smgarry@alligator.org
If imitation is the .sincerest
form of flattery, then UF officials
have nothing but praise for Duke,
Yale and the University of North
Carolina.
UF officials created an invest-
ment corporation in the style of
these top schools after deciding
that UF's $800 million endowment
had outgrown its management.
They even snagged a former Duke
investment manage?- to head the
company.
"[Duke has] historically been
one of the Top 3 endowments in the
country, and we're trying to mirror
their success," said Peter Landauer,
chief operating officer of the corpo-
ration and investment manager at
the UF Foundation.
The corporation now handles-the
endowfients of the UF Foundation,
the Research Foundation and the
Athletic Association, plus money
waiting to be used by the univer-
sity, totaling more than $1 billion.
Since the goal is to spend only what
the endowment generates, the
more the corporation's investments
return, the more the university can
spend on professorships and schol-
arships.
"The university decided...that
we needed more full-time manage-
ment for our investments," said
Paul Robell, UF's vice president for
development and alumni affairs.
"Other universities were doing bet-
ter than we were in terms of invest-
ment returns."
The company recently celebrat-
ed its six-month mark with invest-
ment returns of 7.5 percent on the
endowment. That's slightly higher
than the 7 percent benchmark typi-
cally used.
The risk, Landauer said, is if the
corporation happens to hire bad
investment managers.
"The university decided...
that we needed more full-
time management for our
investments."
Paul Robell
UF vice president
"We're not sitting on a billion
dollars here and picking stocks,"
he said, adding the managers will
choose where to invest.
"We're well diversified. That's
how we try and minimize the risk."
Until the company reaches its
first birthday, its board of directors
and prospective donors won't be
able to judge how well the endow-
ment is performing compared to
other universities, but Robell was
hopeful that having a separate
entity to invest it will encourage
donors to give to the university.
"I think it'll be very much of an
attraction for potential donors,"
Robell said. "You've got to have a
performance record."
Wall paints diverse picture
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
Armed with paintbrushes and markers,
some students are combating stereotypes while
turning heads and raising eyebrows.
Since Monday, the Inter-Residence Hall
Association's Writing on the Wall Project has en-
couraged students walking through Turlington
Plaza to paint cinderblocks with the slurs and
generalizations they have encountered.
Today is the last day to contribute a block for
the wall.
The cinderblocks articulate stereotypes of
all kinds. "Hypocritical Christians," "Spic,"
"Nerd," "All blacks look the same," and "Frat
guys only want 1 thing," read just a few.
Next week, a mason will use the blocks to
construct a wall 40 feet long and nine feet high
on the Plaza of the Americas. The wall will be
torn down Friday, symbolizing the destruction
of barriers, said Kevin Parekh, a member of the
IRHA project committee.
"It's not only a mental thing, but physical
also," he said.
Parekh said students have responded well
to the project. Some initially are offended by the
slurs, he said, but once the concept of the project
is explained, most are impressed.
Ryan Feinberg, an environmental science
senior, painted two bricks, for the wall.
One reads, "10 billion animals
On slaughtered for food each year."
Campus "I think it's a good way to raise
awareness," he said.
While some of the stereotypes
represented on the bricks are not always ex-
plicitly stated, they still exist under th6 surface
in people's mentalities, and it is important to
remind people of that, he said.
"And it's a very c atiitve and artistic and
visual way to do it, I think," he said.
UF Student Body Vice President Jennifer
Puckett created the project in 2002. At the time,
she was president of the Inter-Residence Hall
Association, and hoped the project would show
students how diversity affects everyone.
UF RESEARCH
Study bites
* THE DISCOVERY MAY HELP
CONTROL DISEASE SPREAD.
By LAUREN RESSLER
Alligator Contributing Writer
UF researchers are one step
closer to controlling the popula-
tion and dangers of disease-bear-
ing mosquitoes, after discovering a
group of nutrient amino acid trans-
porters in the gut of a mosquito.
By affecting -the way mosquito
cells absorb nutrients, scientists
hope to block these nutrients from
being passed on to other species
such as humans.
"Florida mosquitoes are a big
problem," said Dmitri Boudko, as-
sistant professor at UF's Whitney
Laboratory for Marine: Bioscience
and lead author of the study.
"Based on this study, we can try to
control populations of mosquitoes
and make control safe for other
species."
Many of the insecticides devel-
oped to reduce mosquitoes, such as
mosquitoes
DDT, not only act on a mosquito's
nervous system but also on those
of humans. These insecticides also
negatively influence the environ-
ment.
Other insecticides such as mos-
quito toxins are costly to manufac-
ture or, like vaccinations, only target
one main insect-borne disease.
Boudko said the discovery will
lead to more sophisticated strategies
to protect humans and agriculture
through cheaper, safer and more en-
vironmentally friendly means:
"A mosquito is very efficient,"
Boudko said. "They can increase
their body weight by 300 times in a
few days."
Because of a mosquito's efficien-
cy, Boudko said a genetic approach
must be taken to combat against
the insect's hazards. By targeting a
mosquito's amino acid transporters
and inhibiting its genetic make-up,
UF researchers hope to create more
efficient pest-control tactics.
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Volunteer fair encourages student philanthropy
By DAN ONEY
Alligator Contributing Writer
Students turned out in droves to the
Volunteer Organization Fair at the Reitz
Union Colonnade on Thursday.
The fair was organized by UF's Office
of Community Service. The OCS shares
partnerships with nearly 200 volunteer
organizations from around Gainesville, as
well as chapters of national organizations.
Participating groups ranged from the local
Teen Volunteer Network to the nationally
renowned Habitat for Humanity.
"We're basically trying to connect
students with organizations that interest
them," said Megan Hoot of OCS. "At the
fair, students can browse through, learn
about and connect with groups that inter-
est them."
Turnout, which reached, the thousands
according to the OCS, was higher than
prior volunteer fairs. due to the tsunami
that hit Southeast Asia.
"With any disaster, there is a height-
ened sense of community awareness,"
Hoot said. "Between 10 percent and 15
percent of campus volunteers each year.
"We're basically trying to connect
students with organizations that
interest them."
Megan Hoot
UF Office of Community Service
We just hope to build upon and expand
that great tradition."
"I was just walking by," advertising
senior Naomi Celmo said, "and wanted
to see what other volunteer opportunities
were out there. I always figured I should
share with other people."
Celmo met Sharonelle Astorga of the
Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
"The one-on-one mentoring program
allows volunteers to feel like they've
helped someone. They feel like they are
truly giving back," Astorga said.
The Boggy Creek Camp, a branch of the
Hole in the Wall Gang, sent its representa-
tives to find volunteers to help chronically ill
children in weekend or weeklong camps.
"The kids are really inspirational,"
said camp representative Katie Rozofsky.
"They are happy just to enjoy life. It is re-
ally magical."
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Markets shoplifted
A Gainesville man was.arrested
Wednesday for a series of super-
market thefts involving about
$1,500 in stolen merchandise,
Gairesville Police Department
reports state.
Police say Jason William Gill,
25, accompanied by Chasity
Dawn Eagan, 27, and Gary Lynn
Bradshaw, 49 and still at large, en-
tered the Publix at 125 S.W. 34th St.
on Jan. 14 aid proceeded to pocket
over $1,200 in goods. Among the
items were razor blades, over-the-
counter medications and various
food products.
About four hours later, Gill, of
2603 S.W. 13th St., and Bradshaw
walked into the Winn-Dixie at
3501 S.W. Archer Road and swiped
containers of Prilosec, a heartburn
medication, as well as additional
razors and food including steaks
and Coronas, reports state.
C-- n- g overflowing baskets
of merchandise, the two men pro-
ceeded to exit through a rear fire
door, setting off an alarm, police
said.
The store's losses.were in excess
of $300, Winn-Dixie. managers
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S Both i Kidents \,ere recorded
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cadh.
He admitted his actions were
wrong and wished to take full re-
sponsibility for them, police said.
Gill has been charged with
grand theft.
WOMAN STABBED IN BRAWL
OVER MAN: A fight between two
women over the same man led to
stitches for one and jail time for the
other Thursday afternoon.
Prompted by a phone call from
Markesha Mulberry, 21, to "fight"
over Leon Watkins, Nicole Shaw,
24, drove to a residence at 2216
N.E. 181 Place, located in unincor-
porated Alachua County, Alachua
County Sheriff's Office spokesman
Lt. Jim Troiano said.
Once there, Shaw drew a knife,
stabbing Mulberry repeatedly in
the upper torso. It was only when
witnesses and a male companion
traveling with Shaw intervened
that the attacker was subdued,
Troiano said.
Shaw then fled to the Lake
Butler area, where she was appre-
hended by Union County Police.
Shaw has been charged with
aggravated battery with a deadly
weapon.
Mulberry's injuries are not life-
threateiung Troiano said
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Long & short term lease
Now as low as $355 monthly
inc all utilities ph 336-9836
4-20-71-1
Live in Peace! Luxury 3BR & 4BR, includes:
utilities, furniture, individual lease, W/D, ex-
tended cable. Starting at $480/mo. Call The
Landings at 336-3838. 4-20-71-2
*** SORORITY ROW AREA ***
Experience the luxury at Windsor Hall.
Located 2 blocks to UF Beautiful single &
double suites available. Starting at $375/mo
includes, everything gym, pool, DSL, elec-
tric, etc. 337-9255 or www.windsorhall.com
4-20-71-1
BETTER THAN THE DORMS!
Private Rooms $299-$380-
Cable*Utilities*W/D*Fully Furnished
No Hassle Living at UF! 372-7111
4-20-71-1
1BR & 2BR Huge floor plan. Private patio,
park at your-door. Oasis 377-3149 Furn Avail
3436 SW 42nd Ave & 34th St. $500 & $600/
mo 4-20-71-1
WALK TO UF!
Clean, comfortable efficiency/studio, private
entrance, parking lease. NS, no pets $325/
mo incl utils Call 352-376-8026 2-3-25-1
PD6.F/GRAD STUDENT. Safe, quiet furn or
jniurn 1- amenr,,l. ie,' 0 rr.,o Leave mssg.
jj:7. f, 1 -5-5-1 .. -
Apt "ocr rer, Ior tall I i r, r,,erz.ry T yrrar.e
T'' 95i.r ,nc,:ude l utilities, internet, cable tv.:
On bus route, .oo.:d loc ai,:,ri 4BR/4BA, bal-
cony' Call 219-5997 1-26-15-1
Beautiful lake front home 2BR/2BA Central
h'ar, furnished. $980. Also available Studio/
garage apt downtown. $330. Call 373-6551
leave message. 1-26-10-1
TREEHOUSE VILLAGE
$700/mo 2 large rooms in 2BR/2BA apt 1.1
mn I, c.ampuv. Graduate neighborhood.
Fully furnished, W/D. Call 561-301-4707
1-21-5-1
- l For Rent
furnished
1BR/BA for rent
$400 includes.all
Elect, cable, W/D, internet,
on bus rt. 407-312-5195 1-24-5-1
Female roommate to share spacious 2BR/
2.5BA, 2-story condo @ Kensington North.
$450/mo incl utils. Wireless internet, cable
TV, pool, gym, W/D. No pets. Call Farrah
407-342-5130 1-24-5-1
1/1 of 2/2, NS, loves pets. $370 incl rent &
util, Jan FREE, serious/grad student. Call
378-5199 1-24-5-1
Room for rent in 3BR apt. $240 + 1/3 utils.
Regency Oaks. Call 352-353-5071 1-25-5-1
*Incredible Deal 1/1 in 4/4*
with: internet & cable & elec & water
walking closets, full bath, wash/dry
pool view, gym, FULL furnish
Call for more info 352-258-3542 2-4-12-1
Just Bring Your Clothes!
Furnished 2 & 3 bedrooms from $875
Luxury living with all the perks!
Includes cable, utility packages avail
All we need is you! 372-8100
4-20-60-1
1 Room in downtown apt. Newly remod-
eled. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands,
UF & Library. $350/me. Month to month or
longer lease okay. Pets okay. Call 262-1351
1-31-7-1
U For Rent
unfurnished J
GATOR PLACE APTS 3600 SW23 St. 2BR/
1BA W/D is optional. Park in front of your apt.
Pet play park. 2 mi to V',.hardi Ed 2'rr-,
S*.'LIIET CLE;IJ LOT: 'OF GREElI
S3 -.E Fui.lI 1BF apl 1':;5.ni,:.
*1BR cottage $375/mo. Call ?27-9^220- or
mobile 213-3901. 4-20-71-2
AVAILABLE NOW
Walk to UF, Studios and 1BR's
From $499. Free parking
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
www.ufhome.com
4-20-71-2
LYONS SPECIAL
$89 1st month's rent
377-8797
4-20-71-2
U For Rent
unfurnished
Need a Rental Home or Condo?
Need A Tenant?
CALL THE BEST!
P-
Watson Realty Corp. REALTORS*
www.watsonrent.com
Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440
Full Service Sales 352-377-8899
gvillepm@watsonrealtycorp.com
4-20-71-2
CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL?
Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF
Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK
Residents get FREE parking...guaranteed
You can't live any closer! 372-7111
4-20-71-2
QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD
* Avail NOW or AUGUST!
* 1BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735
* HUGE floor plans! 2 Pools!
* Pets Welcome! ** 335-7275
4-20-71-2
BIG-CITY LIVING DOWNTOWN
Stylish Studios, 1/1's, 2/2's, 3/3's
Pool*Alarm*Pets Welcome
Avail. Now/Fall: 338-0002
4-20-71-2
*SUN BAYAPTSO
OGrad students $99 Deposit*
**Walk or Bike to Campus **
1-1 $460/mo02-1 $520/mo
www.sunisland.info ***376-6720
4-20-71-2
1 & 2BR apts. :,on:ernre r to .: rippin-. bus
line, and just a iu rr*.; .ii- irrn IJF L.-':ated
off SW 20th Ave. $410 $515,incl water,
sewer, pscit c,:.nih'l garrbag- Sorry no pets
ell,,eo a-' il ?.' .. 7 66 325-7,',6 4.-20-. 1 -2
Quiet! Conveniencel Location!
S1 BR f-.460 *2BR $530
Beautiful pools/bourtyards!
Walk to UF! Pets Welcome!
Now or August! 372-7555
.4-20-71-2.
Your new home is waiting!
Luxury 2BR TH & 3BR Flats
Cable*Pool*Gym*Tanning*Pets OK
.Util & Furn pkgs avail*RM Match
Leasing Now and Spring*379-9255
4-20-71-2
U For Rent
U unfurnished
Deluxe, Large 3 or 4BR apt/house, 60
second walk to UF. Remodeled, Oul House
charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included.
Wood floors. With Parking. By Private
Owner. 538-2181 Iv message 4-20-71-2
"Free for All"
Huge 3BR/2BA $850
Alarm cool pool tennis b-ball
Free UF parking Perfect for pets
Amazing specials 376-4002
4-20-71-2
Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 sec-
ond walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer
included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish.
Short term available. Private Owner. $495-
up. 352-538-2181. Lv mssg 4-20-71-2
Perfect for 1, Big enough for 2!
750 Sq Ft, Patio, We love pets!
Alarm*Pool*UF Parking*DW*Gym
Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401
4-20-71-2
LIVE EVERY DAYA VACATION!I!
1 BR/1 BA*2BR/2BA*3BR/3BA TH
FREE cable w/HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm
Gated*24hr gym*Tan FREE*Close to UF
SPRING SPECIALS*377-2777
4-20-71-2
1,2 & 3BR with GATED ENTRY!
HUGE apts w/screened porches
FREE Alarm FREE Tanning
24-hour Gym Quiet NWArea
Move-in Specials 372-0400
4-20-71-2
***Beautiful and New*"
2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA LUXURY
FREE High-Speed Internet
FFE r.l.,:,n,:,re. 3 -.larm
FPEE ,: able w/HBO/Showtime
FREE Tanning & 24 hr Gym
W/D plus TVs in every kitchen
Now & Fall 374-FUNN (3866)
4-20-71-2-
** ELLIE'S HOUSES -k*
Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to
UF. www.ellieshouses.com 352-215-4991 or
352-215-4990 4-20-71-2
SUN ISLAND
1.1 from $460.00 2.1 $520.00
$99 deposit for Grad students
999 SW 16th Ave phone # 376-6720
www.sunisland.info
4-20-71-2
U For Rent
unfurnished
Make Them Green With Envy!
Luxury 2&3 Bedrooms from $850
Cable*W/D*Newly Remodeled
Pool*Hot Tub*Tennis*Gym*PC Lab
Reserve now for fall! 372-8100
24-20-71-2
HOUSES and CONDOS
All locations and price ranges
If you are tired of apt life
Go to www.maximumre.com or call 374
6905. 8-24-170-2
Leasing Now & Fall
Large-2BR/1 BA $629, 3BR/2BA $855
Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking
Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org
4-20-71-2
1 BLOCK FROM UF
Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes.
W/D, private balconies.
Open until 8pm and WEEKENDS
Leasing for Fall 371-7777
4-20-71-2
4BR/4BA at UF
Luxury twonhomes 3 blks
W/D, Alarm, Pets ok.
D/W, Avail Fall. 371-7777
www.ufhome.com
4-20-71-2
Rooftop Luxury Overlooking UF
Private 3/2 with HUGE deck
W/D*Free Parking*Elevator Access
One of a kind luxury! 372-7111
4-20-71-2
Summer rates
plus July FREE
on a 15 month lease-:
Sun Island Properties
0:.t '6"720 "L t "IeI i llj lnil'J fnl'u
4-20-71-2 .
Need space for a 2,3 or 4-some?
TH, W/D & DW. We love ALL pets!
Pool*Park @ UF *Free Gym*Alarm
Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401
4-20-71-2
*LIVE A RESORT LIFESTYLE*
1/1 & 2/2 flats, 3/3 townhomes
Free Tanning, Aerobics, 24 hr gym
PC lab, Gated, Trash Svc, All amenities.
Leasing Now & Fall, 335-4455
4-20-71-2
How To Place A Classified Ad:
In Person:
Cash, Check, MC, or Visa
The Alligator Office
1105 W. University Ave.
M-F, 8am 4pm
UF Bookstore at Reitz Union
M F, 8am-- 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm
By Mail:
Use forms appearing weekly in The
Alligator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC,
Visa or checks only.
By Phone: (352) 373-FIND
Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY.
M F, 8am 4pm.
By Fax: (352) 376-4556
When Will Your Ad Run?
Classifieds begin TWO WORKING DAYS
after they are placed. Ads placed at the
UF Bookstore may take THREE days to
appear. Ads may run for any length of
time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry,
but there can be no refunds or credits
for cancelled ads.
Corrections and Cancellations:
Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M.- F, 8am 4pm. No refunds or
credits can be given.
Alligator errors: Check your ad the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND
with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY RE-
SPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAY THE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY.
Corrected ads Will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be -
given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not
be further compensated.
Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE
NOON for the next day's paper. There will be a $2.00 charge for
minor changes.
.1 For Rent: Furnished 6 Furnishings 11 Motorcycles, Mopeds 16 Health Services '. 21 Entertainment
2 For Rent: Unfurnished 7 Computers 12 Autos 17 Typing.Services 22 Tickets.
.3 Sublease 8 Electronics 13 Wanted 18 Personals 23 Rides-
4 Roommates : 9 Bicycles 14 Help Wanted- 19 Connections 24 Pets
5 Real Estate .. 10 For Sale i5.. Services -. 20 Event Notices' -: 25 -Lost & Ffund: -
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination.because of color, religion, sex, handicap,Jamilial status, or national origin, or intention to make limitation, or discrimination." We will
not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised-are available on an equal opportunity basis. All employment opportunities advertised herein are subject to the laws which prohibit discrimina-
tion in employment (barring legal exceptions) because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, age, or any other covered status. This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through the type of advertising that
is know as "personal" or "connections" whether or not they actually appear under those classifications. Wesuggest that any reader who responds to that type of advertising usecaution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information. Although this
newspaper uses great care in accepting or rejecting advertising according to itssuitability, we c anii trry tr ~l jll jr i n.a ..: ,.:l mrr ,:i r offers are completely valid in every case and, therefore, cannot assume any responsibility for any injury or loss arising from offers and -acceptance of
offers o1 goods and/or services through any advertising contained herein. :,.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, I
*] For Rent
unfurnished
Want more? Free even!
4BR 2.5 $1020 Only 1 left
Spacious floor plan alarm tennis
www.pinetreegardens.com
Free UF parking 376-4002
4-20-71-2
BIG VALUE, SMALL PRICE
2BR TH $639 inc W/D, alarm, park free@UF
Pets welcome, Daily Specials!
Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111
4-20-71-2
Pine Rush Apartments
1&2 BR apt homes
starting @ $429/mo
$150 deposit. Aug & Sept Free!
375-1519
4-20-71-2
HOUSE Walk to UFI
Spacious 3BR house avail now!
Wood floors, huge screen porch
MUST SEE!
Great Value! Open wkends 372-7111
4-20-71-2
More for less, FREE even!
2BR/2BA- Only $680
Pool bus route alarm tennis
Pet perfect- Free
Stop by and see us 376-4002
4-20-71-2
1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA
$525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian
tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals,
W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF.
332-7700.4-20-71-2
1BR & 2BR/1 BA with W/D, central heat/air,
dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets
arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From
$499 377-1633 1-31-92-2
ALREADY SICK OF YOUR ROOMMATE?
SPECIAL DEALS AT
SUN KEY
376-6720 4-20-71-2
l uFor Rent
unfurnished
***LIVE IN LUXURY***
HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3
Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime
W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab
Pets welcome*Private dog park
Leasing NOW& FALL 377-2801
4-20-71-2
Free Extended Basic Cablel Pets Welcome!
1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups
& DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call
Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2
Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft
1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats!
Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480.
Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070.
4-20-71-2
HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping,
630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport,
Ig screened porch, fenced backyard $1200
331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE.
4-20-71-2
Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent
A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn
mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by
appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave.
373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2
CLOSE TO SHANDS & UF! 3 BR 2BA,
Washer/dryer, lawn svc, terrazzo floors,
$1000/rent, 3811 SW 20th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-29-2
One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no
smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but
has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished.
Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop
by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 1-29-25-2
SUPER CUTE! 2BR 2.5BA TH, fireplace,
dining room, washer/dryer,
$700/rent, 2327 SW 73rd Terrace
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2
1 MONTH FREE RENT!
20 steps to class! 1&2 BR apts avail Aug
on special from $310/person. Lofts, Ig
closets & TONS of amenities! Call 376-6223
TrimarkProperties.com 4-21-71-2
1 1 uFor Rent
] |l unfurnished
7 steps to UF! Going fast!
Huge all-inclusive furnished townhouses
Free elec, cable, ethernet! Individual
leases & roommate matching. From
$428/m 372-3557 TheCourtyards.net 4-20-
71-2
Apartments Available Now
All Florida Areas; All Major US Cities
Browse our listing FREE
WWW.SUBLET.COM
1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2
*8 BLOCKS TO UF*
Large 2BR/1 BA apt. Carpet, cent H/AC,
$500/mo 375-8256
4-20-70-2
Have Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
Only You?
1 BR/BA House $450
Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
So Close to Campus
Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts.
$400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty
374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown.
2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-
4423 or online at www.maximumre.com
8-15-95-2
PET'S .PARADISE, no app/pet fee.
twnhm.2BR/1.5BA privacy fence, modern
appliances/fans, WD hkups, 1000 SW 59th
Terr. Pvt owner, please leave detailed mes-
sage. Other units avail. $425/mo 331-2099
2-3-20-2
SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some
units SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331-
2099 2-3-20-2
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SWednesday
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TEWISH STUDENT CENTER
CENTER Lubavitch Jewish Student Center
'b'our home awa'- from home. Fnrda
Christian Study Center Inlht Lie! Ser icei & Shabt.at Dinner
O: f Gainesville Fall and Spnng 7:30 pmi. 352-336.5877;
F Cme, er ry the coffee, reading groups, Luba'.atchUFGi'aol.com wwV..Luba.-tcrhuF.:com
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M-n ,"" nday.Saturday. 15 blocl's north of the stadium
1t -I.1Z.NW Tf6th 5t-379r'375-:.- "
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Hillel Jewish Student Center
S -. .. ... Tishalbt-, do'it Jewish! Join ui every Fri-
I" O. J ;daylh'tt-."-30pm..,'(our choices of student-
S. -.. ;- -: .lereie Oithdc Conservarive. Reform.
L '. -r'Afternative. FolloWediby a.free glatt Kosher
Shabbat dirineil
S.. Norman H. Lipoff Hall 20260
.uriuday:U'Si. .Url.niverslty Avenue 352- 372-2900 x719
9:15am. Ed arur': ar. or rabbikuifhillel.org www.uihillel.org
Holy Communion 6pm. Wednesday Service
12:15pm. Healing and Holy Communion
-4 II RV 3ge'stiucdents.
-CaI 352-3.32-6459-f itliinfo. ext. 19 -.
www.thefami ychulch. net
PENECOSTAL
Williams Temple-Churrh of God
In-Christ-.T:;`
628 NW 7th Avenue, GaineoyiU'e;,:t 3260Qf
4352)37'1-7726 Worship.: .30a, '10: 4-5i ;
5:30pm, 7pm ori Sundays -. ;'
Tues. Thurs: 7pm L-Noo.nPrayer Dai y-:
.- .
Unitari an Universalist Fellowship
Room for Different Beliefs. Yours.
Sunday worship & Sunday school: 1 lam
Monthly student meeting Isee websitel
UF lunch: 11:45am Thurs. Orange E Brew
4225 NW 34th St.
Information: 377-1669 or vwww.uuf.org
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United C fi
1624 NW 5th 2 8
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UNIVERSITY CITY-
CHURCH OF CHRIST
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College Ministry at Uni'ers.ty Cit', Church.
Bible Study Sunday at 9: 30am .
and Wedrneda; 7pm.
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For Rent
U ll unfurnished
LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT?
The Leasing Connection
1608 NW Ist Ave
Located right behind Florida Bookstore
Plenty of FREE PARKING!
FREE Apartment & Housing
Locator Service
Call 352-376-4493 or visit
www.theleasingconnection.com
3-31-56-2
2BR/1BA Duckpond area house. Cent H/A,
W/D, DW, large yard, prefer grad students.
Pets OK $780/mo 850-529-7069 2-3-20-2
***CASABLANCA EAST***
BR/2.5BATownhouse, close to UF, Student's
dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D incl. Call Phil
at 352-235-0600 1-31-17-2
DOWNTOWN Avail immediately. month-to-
month ok. 2BR/1BA apt. Newly remodeled,
quiet neighborhood, pets OK, close to
Shands, UF & library: $650-715/mo. Call
262-1351 1-31-17-2
3BR across from UF
Avail Fall, From $385 per BR.
Vaulted ceilings, laundry,
Breakfast bar, pets ok.
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
4-20-69-2
WOOD FLOORS at UF
1&2 BRs avail Fall
Pets ok, some w/ W/D
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
www.ufhome.com
4-20-69-2
115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSIl!
Luxury Opposite Library West!
Beautiful 2BR/2BA...all amenities
LOOKING GLASS APTS
Call 376-1111 or Come by
111 NW 16th St. #1
4-20-69-2
B~ For Rent
|| unfurnished
Immaculate 3BR brick home easy walk nor
from UF library with large fenced yard
quiet, safe, NW neighborhood. Cent H&,
fireplace, Ig Fla rm, wood floors, W&D, AC
secur, nice kitchen, dishwasher. 1617 N
7th PI. $1450/mo. Call Tom @ 215-4990
Bill @ 561-307-3690 1-31-16-2
Avail Now! Nice 2BR/1BA apt close to L
& convenient to everything. On bus rout
pets ok. $400/mo. Call Richard @ 371-43f
1-21-10-2
2BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or U
All new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No sm
pets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St (
10th Ln. $600/mo 3-7-38-2 -'
6 MONTH LEASE! 2BR/1.5BA
Duplex, walk to UF, CH/AC,
$495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2
DOWNTOWN LOCATION! 3BR/2BA
Wood floors, fireplace, living & dining room
Den, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2
CUTE NW HOUSE 2BR/1BA,
Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups,
$750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc..372-952
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2
CHEAP RENT 2BR/1.5BA
W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/m,
5320 NW 20th Court
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952Z
www.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2
WALK TO UF
Studio $335/mo
1BR $400/mo
2BR $695/mo
Gore-Rabell Real Estate, Inc. 378-1387
www.gore-rabell.com
4-20-68-2
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16,, A~J4.~fGP C aAY,'OUPR~Y Hf DA\~J~J\21 11-'ii
S For Rent
S unfurnished
ROOMMATE NEEDED
Best offer 1BR in 3BR/2BA house. Want
grad/mature student 352-262-5860 1-25-
10-2
Clean 3BR/2BA, double garage, fireplace,
wood floors & new carpet. $975/mo at 2534
NW 52rid PI. GREENTREE REALTY 317-
4392 1-25-10-2
***WALK TO CAMPUS***
2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from
campus. W/D hookup, DW, all pets ok. $650/
mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323. 1-26-10-2
House on Suwannee River w/clear spring in
backyard Belle FL. 3BR/2.5Ba, W/D hkups,
scr porch, cent H/AC, quiet neighborhood,
Ig yard w/trees, fenced. $800/mo 376-0080
1-26-10-2
Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neigh-
borhood, 1000 sq ft, tile firs, spacious,
Ivg/dining rm, W/D hkups, pvt patio in bkyrd,
near UF, 1824 NW 10th St. 376-0080 1-26-
10-2
*AVAILABLE NOW*
2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE
3BR/2BA HAILE HOUSE
2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE
6654106 CHARLENE
1-26-10-2
Need One More Guy to share Ig 4/2 w3
other guys. Completely remodeled kit, liv
rm, W/D & game room w/wet bar. $250 + sec
332- 5030 or 514-6180 1-21-7-2
**1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL**
NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, pain
2BR- over 1100 sq ft ** $650/ mo
1BR-over 800 sq ft 0* $550/mo
Close to UF, beautiful, quiet
High-speed wireless internet
$30 off deposit 0 376-2507
4-20-63-2
** 3BR/4BR LIKE A HOUSE **
Huge townhouse, fireplace,
W/D hook-ups, patio,
New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball
high speed wireless internet
3BR/2.5BA only $850
4BR/3BA only $1099
Close to UF in SW
Beautiful/quiet 0 376-2507
4-20-63-P,
3BR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe.
Tile floors, Berber carpet, all appliances incl.
Privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 215-
9987 2-14-21-2
SEROIUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/2BA
house, 2 car garage in brand new subdivi-
sion close to UF & SFCC. All appliances
$1-300/mo Negotiable based on length of
lease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2
WOODLAND VILLAS
1 MONTH FREE on 2BR Units
Starting at $760/mo Gated community.
Mon thru Fri 1 to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm
5950 SW 20th Ave 332-3022
1-24-5-2
DOWNTOWN STUDIO/GARAGE APT.
$330. Available Feb. Also LAKEFRONT
2BR/2BA, central. $980. Clal 373-6551 leave
message 1-25-5-2
1BR w/pvt gated courtyard. Small quiet com-
plex located at 3320 SW 23rd St. Starting
@ $380/mo. Pets arranged. Call 377-2150.
Please leave a message. 2-2-11-2
Threesomes Welcomel
All the space you need only $1050
Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab
W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage
The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100
4-20-60-2-
2 people to sublet a 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in
Hidden Lakes. $860/mo incl cable & internet.
No lease transfer feel Avail Immed July 30.
Sign by Feb 1st to get 1BR of furn free! 954-
234-7678 1-28-7-2
Studio Apt. Walk to campus. Refrigerator,
W/D provided. Avail Immed. $540/mo. Water
included. Call Nancy 904-824-8192 1-27-5-2
-I For Rent
unfurnished
Spacious 2BR/1BA. in historic twnhm. Walk
downtown. Wood floors, new kitchen, W/D,
cent A/C, ceiling fans, no dogs, large back-
yard. Move in Feb 26th. $620/mo. $400 sec.
dep. Call 338-1248 2-1-8-2
Female roommate to move in ASAP 2BR/
1BA apt. at Picadilly. $325/mo + 1/2 utilities.
$0 sec dep. Move in now, Jan free! 352-
377-2706 Denisse. 1-31-7-2
Haile Plantation Laurel Park, 3BR/2BA
Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great
running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce
246-3690 2-25-26-2
**Great 2BR/1BA Condo**
1000 sq ft, 2 story, open floor plan. Fenced
backyard for pets. W/D, DW. Short & sep
leases avail! $600/mo 352-258-8481 1-27-
5-2
SSubleases
2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside
@ University. Includes cable, utilities, W/D.
Living rm furn. Call Irvin (352)379-2926
email- ichehg@bellsouth.net $450/month
1-27-20-3
Apartments Sublets & Roommates
All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500
Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn
1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368)
WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3
Sublease 1BR/1BA on SW 34th. Lease ends
5/31/05, deposits paid by me, pets welcome,
access to pool & gym. $425/mo. 262-8725
1-21-10-3
FEB FREE! COBBLESTONE 1/BR/1/BA
in 2BR/2BA townhouse w/cable, W/D.
Unfurnished. Avail immediately for spring or
thru July. $474/mo + 1/2 utils. Call Lauren
407-719-2771 crzysxyfl@aol.com 1-24-10-3
Single Studio 2 blocks,from campus. Rent
$575/mo. Includes all utilities, internet and
cable TV. More info at windsorhall.com.
Call me at 240-899-2675. Available now.
1-24-10-3
1BR/1BA w/walking closet. Cobblestone
Apts. LET'S MAKE A DEAL!! 904-753-3616
Iv mssg. 1-24-10-3
BEST DEAL IN GAINESVILLE
$350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352-
318-5438 2-22-30-3
S1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA townhouse @ The
Laurels. 24/hr gym, tanning, comp lab &
more! Utils & HBO/Show incl. Rent $430/mo
Nov. FREE. Call 222-3319 1-25-10,3
***WALK TO CAMPUS***
2BR/2BA Apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks
from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets
OK. $650/mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323
1-26-10-3
Cheap & 2 min to UF
Avail May. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733.
1-28-10-3
***ROOM AVAILABLE***
Live w/1 other person in 3/2 house. Priv bath.
Fenced pack yard, wood floors & carpet, pool
table & bar. $350/mo 727-743-4289 1-21-5-3
Awesome apt 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA @
Hidden Lake. enjoy your own, private room
w/your own private bath & huge walk-in clos-
et. Only min to UF LET'S DEAL! Call Angie
352-213-8572 or 352-331-4400 1-28-10-3
Available now. 2BR/2BA in Woodland Villas
on SW 20th. Jan rent paid. Lease exp Aug
05. Quiet, gated community. $672/mo.
Please call 219-4918 or 332-9837 1-21-5-3
1BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA Hidden Lake w/rhale
roommate. 1-story villa w/small fenced yard.
fully furn except BR. $449/mo: Available
immediately. Lease ends Aug. Call 352-685-
3332 1-24-5-3
Subleases
CLOSEST TO UF & CHEAPEST
Studio apt, 2 blks N of stadium $335/
mo. Incl water & trash, perfect location
Avail 2/1. 352-335-0694, 772-332-3526
ufmystic@yahoo.com 1-28-9-3
Avail 2/7, Big 1BR in duplex just behind
Norman Hall. Walk to class. Hardwood
floors. Feels like a house, not an apt. Call
256-8211: $550/mo FEB RENT FREE.
1BR DOWNTOWN! Wisteria Downs. Full
amenities, quiet, overlooks creek; will pay
sec. dep. $770/mo. Call 514-9262 1-31-15-3
Sublease 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA apt.
Furnished. Females only. 4 blks to UF. Utils,
cable & internet included. $450/mo OBO.
941-320-9385, 941-378-1977 1-27-7-3
$650/1BR/Rent reduction on spacious
downtown Apt. Perfect location. Vaulted
ceilings, fireplace, balcony overlooking park,
W/D. 2 min to campus..Pets welcome 514-
9262 2-1-10-3
1 BR apt for$350/mo OBO. Was $450/mo but
need to move out of Florida to take job up
north. Call Ty 514-2981 2-3-12-3
WINDMEADOWS sublease $500/mo neg.
1BR/1BA behind Butler'Plaza. JAN FREE!
Feb 1-July 30, 2005. Work-out room, laundry.
Call 352-375-6381 2-1-10-3
SUBLEASE- Avail Immediately!
Fully furnished, all utils incl, cable, personal
phoneline. $465/mo. 1 MONTH FREE.
Lexinton Crossing on UF bus rt. Call 352-
271-1665. 1-26-5-3
1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free
parking across from UF. Rent incl water,
sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo.
Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481
2-16-20-3
1BR/1BA. Pine Rush Apts. Jan Free! Move
in now. $399/mo. Lease ends 5/31/05. Keep
sec deposit. SW 20th Ave. Call 332-7894 Iv.
message. 1-26-5-3
1BR/1BA Now avail July $409/mo. Sunrise
Apt. Unfum, pool, laundry on site, 24 hr
maintenance. No crazy parties! Nice place to
study. Call 271-2624 1-24-3-3
F roommate needed for 1BR in 4BR/2BA.
Close to campus at University Commons.
Less than $400/mo for everything. Fully
furn. Call Amy at 352-262-3662. No dep or
fee. 1-25-4-3
2 people to sublet 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in
Hidden Lakes. $860/mo incl cable & internet.
No lease transfer fee! Avail immed July 30.
Sign by Feb 1st get 1BR of furn free! 954-
234-7678 1-28-7-3
**ROOMMATE NEEDED***
S1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA close to campus and
restaurants. $343/mo + 1/3 util. Call Leah at
352-514-4428 anytime! 1-31-7-3
1 or both rooms in 2BR Downtown Apt.
Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF
.& Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351
1-31-7-3
Large 2BR/1BA Avail now until May. Keep
sec dep. $560/mo. Right next to University.
Call Amanda or Chris 352-246-4708 or 352-
454-0839 1-27-5-3
SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA apt with study. Avail
3/1-7/31. Only $499/mo. Option to renew
lease. Located SW 35th PI. Call 352-256-
0501 1-27-5-3
Sublease Now-July 31, 2005
Sunbay Apts 2Br/1 BA
$550/month $200 deposit included
Close to UF/On bus route 16
352-256-7831 or 305-467-5255 2-3-10-3
Roommates
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Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
Cobblestone 377-2801
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-20-71-4
Female roommate for one/two female UF
students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk
to UF. Old house charm with all amenities.
Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv mes-
sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4
Female roommates wanted brand new 2100
sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to
UF Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils
incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352-
395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4
2BR avail to NS, F. Quiet 1600 sq ft home.
Gated Plantation Oaks Country Club. W/D,
furn living area, garage avail, wireless inet &
cable. $400/BR + 1/3 utils. No pets. 954-649-
2690 1-31-22-4
Female student to join two females in nice
3BR house 3mi. from UF on bus rte, tile/
hardwood, fenced yard, $285/mo+ 1/3 GRU
& internet, 381-5597 1-26-15-4
ROOM FOR RENT
$350 + 1/2 utils. Call Eli.ASAP 337-0427
1-24-13-4
GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/prvt baths.
cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Interenet ready.
$375/mo each. 1 mo FREE. Call 352-472-
9778 1-26-15-4
WALK to UF
2 grad students seek NS roommate-in luxury
home. $400/mo Avail 1/5. Call 283-6279
2-2-20-4
Sublets and Rooms Available
All Florida Areas; All Major Cities.
Browse available Rooms FREE!
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ROOMMATE WANTED IN BIG HOUSE
CLOSE TO CAMPUS. $350-$450/mo. Call
Jerry 352-745-1877 1-31-17-4
Walk to UF 1939 NW 5th Ave. Private BA,
W/D, CHA, Dig, cable, wireless internet, flex-.
ible lease, 352-682-9342 1-27-20-4
LIVE IN LUXURY above Hooters &
Starbucks. Lg master BR with BA. Stainless
steel kitchen. Furnished condo. $649/mo.
Call Anthony 337-1330 1-21-10-4
Mature students wanted for 2BRs in 3BR/
2BA house. Near UF. $350 + 1/3 utils. Call
Damon anytime @ 352-745-2199 1-21-10-4
Roommate 3/2 house on Glen Springs Rd.
Pool, big yard, W/D, cable ethernet, garage,
NS. $380/mo share utils. Call .Jake 352:376-
8099 or 239-564-0069 1-24-10-4
SPACIOUS 1BR/1 BA apt in Haile Plantation.
All inclusive $600/mo. Call Katie 871-5277
1-25-10-4
SRoommates
M/F NS Grad student/professional wanted to
rent furn room in gorgeous new house 1.5 mi
to Shands. Kitchen, LR, laundry $425+ utils
336-5450 or 954-646-1341 2-1-10-4
TREEHOUSE VILLAGE
1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA w/working profes-
sional. Avail 2/1/05. Gym, 2 pools, close to
UF $320/mo + 1/2 util. Call Keith 264-0586,
bseekid@yahoo.com 1-21-7-4
Avail NOW Great location 1BR/1BA in 3BR/
3BA, washer and dryer, high speed internet,
$308/mo + util. Females only, please call
Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Lv message. 2-
11-22-4
1BR in charming 2BR apt. Wood floors, walk
to UF, female. $350/mo incl utils. ASAP 305-
781-0244 1-27-10-4
M or F roommate wanted to share 2BR/2BA
Colonial Village apt. Must like pets, very nice,
serious student $450/mo Mike 213-3340 1-
27-10-4
Avail now. Share beautiful 3BR/2BA home on
2 acre lot. $475/mo utils incl. 850-685-0632
1-21-6-4
Looking for quiet clean person. 3Br/3BA
furnished townhouse. Wood floors, washer/
dryer. $400/mo utils incl. $200 deposit. Call
352-745-1552 1-31-11-4
Avail Spring/Summer. Female needed
for newly remodeled 4BR/4BA University
Terrace Apt. Close to UF & Butler. Pool, great
parking high speed internet, W/D & walk-in
closet. $325 + utils. 305-479-0935 1-21-5-4
Needed: 1 .Male roommate. GREAT
FURNISHED HOUSE near campus. Pool
table. $350/mo. Please call 352-333-8355/
Dixie days or 318-3198/AJ 1-24-5-4
M/F responsible student to share 3BR/2BA
home in quiet NW area. $300/mo + 1/3
utils. Call 352-303-6128 or 727-458-2737
1-24-5-4
Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2
house in NW Gainesville., Fully fum, pets
welcome, huge fenced yard, W/D, DW.
Available immediately. Vicky at 386-734-
3080 1-22-5-4
1BR'in 2BR/1BA apt. Pine Rush on SW 20th
Ave. $250/mo + 1/2 utils. Common area fum
w/TV, DVD player & cable. Room avail ASAP.
Call 352-871-6456 2-1-10-4
Female only, for 3BR condo. $70/wk incl all.
Near Millhopper. Pool, tennis, DSL. 352-
338-2891, 352-363-0143, 352-363-0144
1-25-5-4
*CLOSE TO UF/SFCC*
F wanted to share 4BR/2BA house in NW
G'ville w/large pool. $320 incl cable, phone,
shi-sp internet. Must pay 1/4 GRU. $100
deposit. 1.5 miles to UF, on SFCC bus route.
Call Renee 373-7627 1-26-5-4
Roommate wanted in BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA
Rockwood Villas townhome. Fully furn,
close to campus & Oaks Mall, W/D, wood
firs, vaulted ceilings. $440/mo incl every-
thing. Call Kristen 352-682-6861 1-25-4-4
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STUDENT ROOMMATE NEEDED in 3BR/
2BA condo. Pvt patio w/room. $350/mo. Call
Tina @ 352-331-1151 1-26-5-4
1BR/1BA available in Treehouse'Village
condo $325/mo for rent + 1/2 utilities.
Amenities: bus route, W/D, pool, gym. Call
954-592-0814 1-21-2-4
Spacious 1BR with balcony & walk-in closet
in 3BR/2.5BA townhome. 1-car garage,
W/D, new appliances, 100" theater system,
pooltable. Brand new gated community. No
sec dept, pets welcome. $300/mo incl utils.
James 904-866-539 1-24-3-4
2 ROOMMATES NEEDED in spacious 4/2
HOUSE by law school. Master BR $450 or
other BR $350 + utils. AD, W/D. Call 850-
510-4063 or 352-328-4633 2-2-10-4
Share nice NW condo in Blues Creek. $450/
mo utils incl No pets. Pool privileges. Call
334-2086 or 246-4743 1-25-5-4
***FREE Jan rent***
ROOM in HOUSE on 2nd Ave by LAW
SCHOOL! Waher/dryer, wireless internet
fireplace, etc. Call 352-598-8118 1-31-7-4
Share 2BR Downtown apt. Newly remod-
eled. Close to Shands, UF & Library. $350/
mo. Month to month or longer lease okay.
Pets okay. Call 262-1351 1-31-7-4
Female roommate needed. 2Br/2BA condo
in Sparrow., Tower Rd. Private bath & bal-
cony. Flat rate, month to month $375 incl until.
352-359-2382 1-31-7-4
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land, 60 sec walk-to UF. Exc-cond. House
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patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352-
538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5
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The Flavor of New Orleans comes to cam-
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townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 375-
8256 4-20-71-5
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Townhome 2BR 1.5 BA fenced. Side-by-side
refrigerator/smooth-top range/washer/dryer/
newer bus and UF/Shands. $94,900. Call
Randy. 352-543-9598 or 543-6758 1-31-
19-5
OAKBROOK CONDO 1220 SW 16th Ave.
2BR/2BA, furn, W/D, pool, double closet.
Clean, quiet. $125,000. Call 211-0101, leave
message. 1-21-5-5
BEAUTIFUL 4bed/2bath home. Fireplace,
screened porch, private lot. Convenient to
Shands & VA. $185,900. Debra Oberlin,
REALTOR, ERATrend Realty 1-21-4-5
1999 TRIPLE WIDE, 4BR/2BA on 2 acres
with pond. 20. min from Gainesville. Over
2000 sq ft. Priced below appraisal $112,000.
You pay closing. Call for appointment 475-
3874 2-15-20-5
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BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil-
low-top, martirea & box. Namre brand, new,
still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-372-
7490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6
BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top
mattress & box New unused iill ;n plastic
w/warranty. Can deliver Sacrifice $140 Call
352-377-9846 4-20-71-6
SOFA & LOVESEAT
Brand new aiil paPckaged warranty. Must
sell. Can deliver Reiail $1400. Sacrifice
$399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6
BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs.
Orthopedic rated. Name bran,. new. never
been used, in plastic-with warranty. Sell
$230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4-
20-71-6
CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop
Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost
$1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20-
71-6
BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry,. Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de-
liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400
(352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6
BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can
deliver. Retail $6500, must selt, sacrifice
$1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6
SOFA, LOVESEAT S CHAIR 100% Italian
leather. SIill new in boxes w/warranty, Cost
$5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588
4-20-71-6
DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table,
6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New,
still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100.
Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-20-
71-6
FUTON Solid oak: rrn,,-ion.-rie frame w/
mattress. Brand new. sil unused in box. Sell
$199 can del;ier 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6
BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets
$490Qn sets $89OSingle sets $39OKing
sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a
VManrtres 4 ,70 SW 20thAve 4-20-71-6
Bedding clpse-outsOAII wrapped in
plasticOtwin sets $799full sets $1190Qn
sets .139?Kina sets $189ostudent dis-
counts applyO4370 SW 20th Ave. 376-0953.
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BRAND NEW OUEEN PILLOWTOP
MATTRESS & BOX. Still in plastic.- $240/
OBO. Please call 352-870-2602 1-25-5-6
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$20, dining-room table $35, radio $20.
Everything must go! 3:5-77..-7011 Annie.
1-25-5-6
Queen size bed $70, Ig dorm fridge $40,
entertainment center 3rg. iefai wood $140,
por lble is.wng rrnacnine 45 dreser .35
small ide k I'I'-1 Call 3:.. 5-5326 1-212-2.
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networking & website development. $45/hr
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www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11
03 SUZuKi SV 650 S. Excellent cond,
mechanic kept. Fast. Fender elim & more.
$4990, OBO 386-801.1483 1-25-10-11
Very cool, brand new canary yellow 60s style
retro scooter! Goes up to 50 mph, 4 stroke
engine, 1st $800 OBO takes it. Has 170
miles, includes matching full-face helmet.
352-264-1733 1-21-5-11
1999 KAWASAKI ZX-6 NINJA
$3500/obo. tONY 941-320-9522. 1-24-5-11
2004 GEELY SCOOTER
Perfect condition, never used. 49.5 cc; silver
$650 OBO. Call Amanda 615-330-0133
1-25-5-11
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*FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAR*
*Running or not!*
NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 10 yr sve to UF students
OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12
CARS -CARS BuyOSellOTrade
Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars
3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com
CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150
4-20-71-12
**FAST CASH PAID**
For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES
Running or Not 1990 &'up only
Call Ray 352-284-8619
4-20-71-12
OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000
SELECT MOTOR CAR
THE YELLOW BUILDING
2715 N MAIN 377-1616-
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4-20-71-12
Best Cars Lowest Prices
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4-20-71-1212
S94 Del Sol Civic 5sp $3995
96 Accord LX4dr $4495
97 Civic 2drAT '995
99 Civic 4dr AT $5995
GATORIDES 318-0813
4-20-71-12
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On site available
Call Steve 338-5142.
4-20-71-12
$500! Police Impounds!
Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc.
For listings 800-749-8116 ext 4622 1-31-
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LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS:'GOLD,
DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13
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SUZUKI GRAN VITARA 99 Low mileage
excellent condition: $8000 OBO. 352-256.
0054 1-24-9-12
SUN CITYAUTO SALES
Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cast
cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Cal:
now 338-1999 4-20-63-12
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
We finance anyone! $2000 discount off fi
nance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock
Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Ca!
338-1999 4-20-63-12
SUZUKI GRAN VITARA '01
67k miles, 6 cyt, silver, runs great $6950. Cal
352-335-6337 1-28-10-12
91 HONDA CIVIC
4 DOOR, BLACK, EXCELLENT
CONDITION, 130K MILES $1700 OBO.
CALL 846-5978 1-21-5-12
2002 CHEVY BLAZER
2dr, 2WD, excellent condition, still under;
factory warranty. 23,900 mi, 4.3/6 cyv,autc
engine. Many extras. $1.2,500. Extended
warranty avail. 372-8092 1-25-7-12
2002 BLACK HYUNDAI ACCENT GS
2 door, 43k miles, A/C, automatic, tinted win.
dows. Excellent condition. $5500/OBO. Ca'
358-219-5356 1-24-5-12
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE DE 2000
Dark green. Very clean, A/C, CD, 4 doors.
Excellent condition. Low mileage, depend-
able. Asking $6500. 352-392-4700 ext 15594,
1-25-5-12
Ford Thunderbird 1996 V8 107k mi blue:
green, wel kept, drives well, all power. $3999
215-2039 1-25-5-12
01 NISSAN ALTIMA Excellent condition, sil.
ver, fully loaded, CD, player, pwr everything
A/C, cruise control, dual airbags. $8500
Alkjandro 352-622-7175, 352-843-3371 1-
26-5-12
Acura Integra LS, 1995, 2dr, bik, good cond
120k, 5 spd-man, no AC,. w/pwr everything.
moon roof, CD. Asking $3580 Call 332-715e
or email moretexture@cpx.net 1-27-6-12
1987 HONDAACCORD LXI. 150k miles,
5-speed, manual shift, runs great, excellent
gas mileage. $900 OBO Call 352-382-4653
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*I I Wanted
SOn-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady
needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @
Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St.
Augustine Catholic Church. For more info
call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area.
2-8-60-13
WANTED: LOCAL ARTISTS TO DONATE
ARTWORK FOR CHARITY AUCTION.
Theme should celebrate women. Email Erin:
ufmcdonough@msn.com 1-28-10-13
e Help Wanted
This newspaper assumes no responsibil-
ity for injury or loss arising from contacts
made through advertising. We suggest that
any reader who responds to advertising use
caution and investigate the sincerity of the
advertiser before giving out personal infor-
mation or arranging meetings
LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS?
Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be
over 22, stable work history, clean driving re-
cord, drug-free, pers ref. www:carrsmith.com
for details. 4-20-71-14
Animal Care Tech looking for hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will
train, PTto start with more hrs possible. Start
at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024
between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4
Certified Nursing Assistant class. Home
schooling, learn @ your own pace, time, &
convenience, fast or slow. $200. 19 yr. exp.
RN Lic #2523562 Call free 4 more info 1-
800-566-4913 4-20-71-14
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work today! No sales, opinion research
only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market
Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 4-
20-71-14
Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/
Sales'and IT needed for various positions.
Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join
our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14
University of Florida
Survey Research Center
392-2908 ext. 105
$7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Nights + Weekends
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES
Must work spring break.
408 W. University Ave Suite #106,
4-20-71-14
$$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$
For gently used brand name
Clothing/accessories & furniture
$Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt
necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
20-71-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS
FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378-
2442 or come in and fill out an application
@ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St
Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14
BARTENDING
$250 A DAY POTENTIAL
No experience necessary, training provided.
800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14
SECRET SHOPPERS
Needed for evaluations of
Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters
Flexible Hours, E-mail required
Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254
4-20-71-14
AUDITORS for local growing inventory
service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call
352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com
4-20-83-14
rl Help Wanted
Spend your summer in a lakefront cabin in
Maine. If you're looking to spend this sum-
Smer outdoors, have fun while you work and
make life long friends, then look no further.
Camp Mataponi, a residential girls camp in
Maine has male/female summertime open-
ings for Land Sports, Waterfront (small
crafts, skiing, life guarding, WSI, boat driv-
ers), Ropes Course, Tennis, HB Riding, Arts
& Crafts, Theater, Cooking, Gymnastics,
Dance, Photography, Group Leaders &
more. Top salaries plus room/board & travel
provided. ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS WILL
BE CONDUCTED 1/27. Call us today toll
free at 1-888-684-2267 or apply online at
www.campmataponi.com 1-27-17-14
EARN $10/HR
Nationwide mortgage lender has immediate
sales positions avail for college students
seeking professional work exp. No exp re-
quired, flexible hours. Apply in person btwn
5-9pm Mon-Fri at 1900 SW 34th St Suite 206
(2nd floor above credit union)
American
FINANCIAL
2-11-2-14
GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park
Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers
for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day
avail) & linewbrkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6
shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great
work environment. Apply in person 7404
NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No
phone calls please. 1-31-19-14
DOMINO'S PIZZA
World's largest pizza delivery company now
hiring
Delivery Drivers
Pizza makers
Phone order takers
$9 $14/hr
All you need is a reliable car & a very positive
attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's loca-
tions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14
Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities
for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource
Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the
Department of Housing and Residence
Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in
his/her area of responsibility, and supervise,
develop, and direct'the staff'under his/her
responsibility. The number of staff varies by
area, as well as the number of residents liv-
ing in the hall: The Staff Resource Assistants
develop and facilitates programming and
resources for residence life staff. The Judicial
Assistant works with various aspects'of the
judicial program. Applicants must be admit-
ted to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12
hours, and have some organized group living
experience. The beginning salary is $3,420
each semester based on 9.5 months of work.
An on-campus apartment, fully furnished with
all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable
service is provided. Application deadline (for
priority consideration): Friday, February 18,
2005. Contact Kathy Smith at the Housing
Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14
Fall 2004 & Spring 2005 Graduates:
Looking for a fast paced and exciting career.
Selected candidates will earn $38,000 while
in the District Manager Training Program.
The Pantry, Inc. is seeking to fill four
positions by the end of Spring 2005. Send
resumes to jbennett@thepantry.com. EOE
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Attention Smokers!
Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to
participate in a study on decision making &
smoking. If interested come to the psychol-
ogy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297
4-20-63-14
NEW YEAR, NEW WORK
EXCELLENT PAY
Flex schedules, sales/svc, great for students,
all ages 18+, conditions apply. 335-1422 1-
28-16-14
WANTED
Energetic, serious, hard-working individuals
to assist customers with high quality sporting
goods merchandise: We're looking for the
best. Full and part time opportunities. No
phone calls. Min 1 yr commitment. Lloyd
Clarke Sports 1504 NW 13th St. 1-28-15-14
GET PAID TO PLAY
the YMCAis. now accepting applications for
the following positions: after school counsel-
ors, personal trainers, spin instructors, cus-
tomer service staff, & program director. Apply
in person @ 5201 NW 34th St. 1-21-10-14
Easily Make $1000/Day! Start earning
within 1 hour! Limited Time! Act Now! http:
//hop,clickbank.net/?marsmann/mmitums
1-21-10-14
SCHOOL: Part time Preschool/Kindergarten
Spanish teacher, Part Time AA teacher &
Substitute Teachers. Stop by 8505 NW 39th
Ave to apply. 1-21-10-14
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Driver wanted, PT, clean license req. Call
Bryan or Greg @ Boston Seafood between
9-3 @ 335-7933 1-21-10-14
Hiring FT & PT person to assist event cater-
ing director. Positive, fun work environment
w/office hours & off-site event hours. Skills
include great attitude, ability to multi-task,
affinity for fast-paced work environment, ex
cellent phone skills & enthusiasm for food,
planning & customer service. Apply in person
at Celebrations Catering 904 N. Main St.
1-21-10-14
Tumbling &/or gymnastic coach. Florida's
leading gymnastics & youth sports facility is
looking for motivated & energetic coaches to
teach children beginner through advanced
tumbling &/or beginher/intermediate gym-
nastics. Great facility, great staff, great pay
352-401-3663 1-21-10-14
COLLEGE STUDENTS
HS, SENIORS/GRADS
Good pay, flexible schedules, customer
sales/svc, all ages 18+, conditions apply.
Call 335-1577 1-28-16-14
Sign on bonus
*f Help Wanted
PART TIME WORK
Great pay, ideal for students & second in-
comes, flex scheds, sales/svc, all ages 18+,
conditions apply 375-1422 1-28-16-14
PEOPLE NEEDED ASAP in non call center.
Very flexible schedule. Earn cash daily for
PT/FT day & night shifts. Many positions
available. 877-244-0810 1-24-10-14
Assistant mother for busy family, teenage
children and a dog. Afternoons M-Th. 15-20
hrs/wk. Transportation, light housekeeping,
laundry & light meal prep. Mature, respon-
sible person with references. 335-1306.
1-19-7-14
FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS
Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from
any location; internet connection required;
send resume jobs@brainfuse.com 2-2-15-
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SALES ASSOCIATES
F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus.
Weekdays & weekends. Friendly attitudes
w/good customer svc skills- Apply in person
4021 SW40th Blvd. 1-26-10-14
DANCERS WANTED Are you pretty?
Dancers needed for private company. Great
pay, flexible hours. Open 24 hrs. 352-376-
2800 1-21-7-14
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EDUCATION RETAIL STORE
Needs part time help. Flexible weekday
hours plus 2-3 Saturdays a month. Please
bring in a resume to 2020 NW 6th St. 1-
29-12-14
Growing company needs PT help.
Bookkeeper Quickbooks exp only. Delivery
& warehouse, website administrator, clean
background check only need apply. Fax
resume with salary req to 377-5595 2-10-
19-14
GREEN SPARROW Chinese Restaurant
(Haile Plantation Village Center) now
hiring FTIPT cooks, (Chinese special-
ity), kitchen helpers, cashiers, servers,
delivery drivers. Call 871-5771 for appt.
1-27-11-14
Bright, enthusiastic, industrious workers
wanted for toy/gift store. FT/PT. Must be
able to work weekends, breaks and holidays.
Stop by for an application @ 1510 NW 13th
St. 2-2-15-14
Family Housing and Single Graduate
Student areas within the Departme of
Housing and Residence Education is look-
ing for 2-4 students or OPS employees
to work in the village offices as Assistant
,Managers. Looking for individuals who
can work 20hrs/wk and can work between
2-6pm Monday-Friday. For more informaiton
on the Assistant Manager positions, please
visit our website at: www..housing.ufl.edu/
villages, or stop by the Main Housing Office
corerr of Museum Rd & SW 13 St. ) and
speak with Mohammad Hussain. 1-21-6-14
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Seal Swim School now hiring energetic, fun,
responsible individuals. PT/FT positions
available. Competitive pay. WSI certifica-
tion Feb. Lutz 813-948-7134; Tampa 813-
932-5455; North Pinellas 727-943-8782.
www.sealswimschool.com 2-10-20-14
DRIVERS NEEDED
gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between
$8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule.
Call Dave for info: 379-9600 1-21-5-14
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed.
Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible,
enthusiastic people. City geography knowl-
edge, customer svc. exp helpful. For more
info call David 379-3663 1-21-4-14
STUDENT MGRS/
SUPERVISORS
Start building or add to your resume! Studen
managers and supervisors wanted for food
svc jobs on UF campus. Pay $8-$10/hr
based on exp. Apply at Gator Dining busi-
ness office 1-21-5-14
PIZZA MAKERS
Pizza makers needed. Flexible schedule,
great work environment. Please apply at
Gator Dining Services business office. 1-
21-5-14
Friendly, outgoing customer service/cashier.
PT M-Sat. Ada's Clothes Repair. Clal
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Flexible schedule, great job for student and
recent grads! Earn an average $300 per day.
First Horizon Merchant Services a Fortune
500 Company is looking or 3 sales agents in
Gainesville area. Call 866-882-9600 or email
gtrenfroe@fhms.com 1-28-10-14
CUSTOMER SERVICE rep wanted
MS OFfice Experience required.
Contact: Jackson Industries,
4001 Newberry Rd., E4, GVL or
info@jacksonllc.com 1-28-10-14
BABYSITTER NEEDED in my home M-F
8am-3pm. Must have own transportation &
references. $8/hr. 335-2564 1-21-5-14
Gourmbt Sandwich & Coffee Shop
Need PT Cashire & Sandwich Maker
Located 16 miles east of UF
Call between 4PM to 7PM only
Ask for Mike 352-475-9577 1-21-5-14
Earn Lot Of Cash while you train yourself for
WEALTH! www. LifetimeOfProsperity.com
1-21-5-14
Premier Business System. Work From Any
Location! Up To $2000-$5000/mo. PT. Full
Training! 888-574-9762;www.mcbglobal.com
1-21-5-14
Seeking person to create top quality creative
webpage for local business. Work on own
time & schedule at any location. Fee neg.
Will pay cash. Email contact info & example
of work/link to hustlerandbunton@aol.com
1-21-5-14
5 STAR Pizza is now hiring pizza makers,
phone personnel & delivery drivers. Great
pay, flexible hours. Closing drivers average
over $100 per shift. Apply in person at 600
NW 75th St. 352-333-7979 1-28-10-14
PREMIER PRODUCTIONS, a young and
dynamic Promotion/Marketing company, is
hiring for the following positions:
* Full and part-time Sales Associates
(experience desired).
* Accounting Internship (PAID)
* Internships (business related). College
credit avail.
* Graphic Design Internships. College
credit avail.
UF/SFCC students welcome. Greek
Affiliation A+. Please fax resume and
handwritten cover letter to 352-375-9994.
1-26-5-14
LINE COOKS & PIZZA MAKER
Apply in person 2-5pm NAPOLATANO'S 606
NW 75th St. 1-21-5-14
NOW accepting applications for Resident
Assistant, Apprentice Resident Assistant,
and Residential College Advisor positions for
the. FALL 2005 Semester. Applications are
available from every residence hall area of-
fice, and the Residence Life and Education
office in the Department of Housing and
Residence Education. Application deadline
is 4:30 pm on Monday, January 24, 2005.
For further information contact Kathy Smith
at 392-2171 ext. 10139 1-24-4-14
TCBY now hiring assistant managers &
employees for all shifts at all locations
- Thornebrook Village, Archer & 34th and
Newberry Square locations. Apply in person
4-20-62-14
TECH SUPPORT
Looking for enthusiastic team players to
join technical support staff of growing soft-
ware company. FT/PT available. Exp with
Windows NT/2000, Linus/UNIX, HTML and
Java preferred but not necessary. Please
send resume to koziol@digi-net.com or fax
to 352-333-1117 1-24-5-14
SALES CLERK
$6/hr part-time. Call Sandy's Consignment
Boutique. 372-1226 1-31-10-14
IVEY'S GRILL has openings for servers and
kitchen staff. Shifts are from Tues thru Sun.
7:30 am to 4:00 pm. All positions are part-
time. Apply in person @ 3303-W. Univ. Ave.
Closed Mondays. 1-21-4-14
SWork/study position on campus. Office asst.
15hrs/wk organized people-person,-com-
petent in Word/Excel. Pay based on exp.
S Contact Jill or Jolie 392-7805 1-24-5-14
Sll Help Wanted
Multi-tasking receptionist needed. Students
welcome. 9am-1pm. Apply in person 1703 N
Main St. 1-21-4-14
DRIVERS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
Feb 12-14. Own car. Non-smoking. Apply
5416 NW 8th Ave. 1-21-4-14
Now hiring flyerers, $6.50/hr daily pay.
Flexible hours, start ASAP. Experience pre-
ferred, fill application at California Chicken
Grill ph#378-2442 1-25-5-14
Car cleaner needed. Must be over 21,
responsible and have clean driving record.
Apply in person only at Southeast Car
Agency 39th Ave. 1-25-5-14
Now hiring servers, bussers. Must be availa-
bel minimum 2 weekday lunch shifts. Apply
in person On the Border 3100 SW Archer
Rd. 1-25-5-14
Leasing Asst. Hiring for 2 apt complexes.
Looking for someone that is mature, mo-
tivated & friendly w/a great personality.
Afternoons & weekends req. Apply in person
Stoneridge Apts. 3800 SW 34th St. DFWP
1-21-3-14
Earn $5-7/hr participating in research on
human performance. Come by room 375
Psychology Bldg, UF campus, to apply 1-
21-3-14
02B Kids searching for energetic and en-
thusiastic pre-school teachers for all 02B
locations. Experience preferred, will train.
FT/PT positions. Avail. Apply at any location.
2-8-15-14
Optometric Assistant will train. Positions
avail MWF 10-3 & 3-7. Must be avail for
weekends. Please fax resume & cover letter
to 333-9950 ASAP 1-25-5-14
Auto CAD, part time person, 7-10am
daily. Other hours possible. $8/hr. Must
be dependable & have good knowledge
of basic Auto CAD. 1 mi to campus.Email:
wells@ridgwaytruss.com or call Wells @
219-1183 1-25-5-14
OPUS CAFE COFFEE BAR
Work @ a fast-paced coffee bar near cam-
pus. Searching for a dependable student to
work between 18-24 hrs/wk. Morning & af-
ternoon weekday shifts available. Call Tim @
352-332-4577 for more info. 1-24-3-14"
Barn help: Part time afternoon feeder
needed for horse farm. Must be reliable and
have prior experience. Please call 472-7711
1-24-4-14
Office Manager Trainee for small medi-
cal office. Bachelor or Master's Degree in
business/accounting or health care manage-
ment to learn all aspects of medical office
management including accounts payable/
receivable, insurance and personnel.
Experience desirable. Full time w/.excellent
salary and benefits. Will consider part time
until- 5/05. Fax resume to 352-332-2966,
Attn: Julia. 2-2-10-14
KOTOBUKI Now hiring positions for sushi,
kitchen, servers. Full time, part time, guys,
gals. No experience required. 1702 West
University. Ave. 1-21-2-14
AMAZING SUMMER at PA coed children's
overnight camp. Men & women wanted
for all activities and counselor positions.
Nursing positions available too. Good salary.
Internships available. We provide campers
with a safe quality experience that will stay
with them forever. Let us do the same for you.
Visit website, www.campnockamixon.com to
schedule on campus interview for February
17th. 1-21-2-14
NANNY fo care for 4 yr old in my home 3
days a week. 6:30 9:00am and 3:00 8:00
pm. Refs required, background check. Call
271-0840. Lv Mssg. 1-26-5-14
CASH
Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here &
make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF
students to raise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr
with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105
NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom
Building 105, or call 392-7754 formore info.
4-20-63-14
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MARY POPPINS: Where are you?
FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk
4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp.
Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-37-
14
PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED.
Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd
ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14
NANNIES MORNING SHIFT
Several positions availabel for
Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14
PT warehouse & event supervisors. Nights &
weekends. Great for students. Apply ini per-
son football stadium, concession office next
to Sportship, South Endzone. 2-2-10-14
Financial Analyst wanted to crunch #'s, cre-
ate spreadsheets/pro forms. Must know
excel, NPV/IRR. FT preferred. Fax resume,
salary requirements 336-5778 or enail ncoll
ier@teamparadigm.com 1-21-2-14
Childcare provider (PT) Nurturing person
needed to care for five year old child two days
a week from 2:30 6:00 pm (Mon & Wed or
Thurs) Need good references, reliable trans.
Call 332-3739, Iv mssg. 1-25-4-14
WANTED: Energetic student likes to help
others. High school or college track & field
exp. to help coach little league track & field.
Excellent opportunity for community service
hours + you get to help children. Please con-
tact me 332-5626 1-27-5-14
WANTED: INTERNET PROGRAMMER
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Defending champs host UF in two-meet weekend
As if facing four ranked teams
as not enough last week, the UF
ten's swimming and diving team,
is time joined by the women,
heads to Alabama with a dual meet
,ainst defending national cham-
ion Auburn today.
- Then the Gators will head to
ascaloosa Saturday for another
ual meet with Alabama.
Coach Gregg Troy believes that if
either team comes away with a vic-
)ry against Auburn it would have
- immediate confidence boost for
ie Gators. However, UF still has
higher goals in mind other than this
ne meet.
"The reality of the matter is it
rill not mean anything if we do not
)me back and swim well in confer-
nce and NCAAs," Troy said.
Junior All-American Brian
lartley agrees that the team must
:ay focused on the final goals, and
ot get caught up in individual dual
ieets.
"We are focusing on making
everyone better as a team, not
ist whether it is a win or a loss,"
lartley said. "I think it would be a
reat victory for us, but we cannot
)ok at it as an automatic win for
conference and nationals. It's just a
iual meet, and those are different
nan what will happen at the cham-
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sophomore All-American Candace
Weiman discusses other compo-
nents that have been critical to the
women's season thus far. One of
those components is team spirit.
"The cheers help you focus on
the meet and stay into the meet,"
Weiman said. When you cheer as
a team it helps you focus on other
peoples' swimming."
BRIAN STEELE
Despite a rough warm-up in
Las Vegas, the UF women's tennis
team heads into Saturday's opening
match against Baylor confident and
ready for the upcoming season.
UF, ranked No. 3 in the nation,
failed to win a single trophy at last
weekend's Freeman Memorial in
Las Vegas, the team's final indi-
vidual event until the NCAA cham-
pionships. The Gators must now get
ready for a new team season follow-
ing one of the most disappointing in
recent UF history.
UF entered last season ranked
No. 1 in the nation following an un-
defeated 2003 season and a national
championship.
The Gators went into the NCAA
team championships as a No. 1 seed,
but suffered a heartbreaking second-
round loss to Miami.
"Losing to Miami last year left a
bitter taste in our mouths," junior
Jennifer Magley said. "It ... inspires
you to do better. I see their faces ...
every time I go for an overhead. I'm
ready for redemption."
With three freshmen, the Gators
are a younger, less-experienced
team. But Thomqvist said the team
does not lack enthusiasm.
Thomqvist is also confident in
his resident Gators to lead the team,
citing Magley as
one of the top
players this year.
"She's al-
'ways wanted
Sto play No. 1,"
Thomqvist said.
.- "N6w she has
Thrist that chance.-
Thornqvist Playing in the
limelight, it takes a special kid to do
'that every match."
Magley is confident in her
leadership position and her team's
chances.
"We have seven No. 1 players,"
Magley said. "Our No. 6 could play
No. 1 on any other team in the na-
tion. There is new blood in here now.
It's fresh ... Every time we go on the
court, we're ready to play."
The Gators will take on Baylor
Saturday at the- Ring Tennis
Pavilion.
"I know my team isn't focus-
ing on [Baylor]," freshman Lolita
Franguylan said. "We have to do
what we do. We practice hard. We
work hard. And I'm sure we're go-
ing to do great. I'm very confident."
KATE CAVANNA
It's been just nine days since the
UF men's tennis team lost one of
its premier players to injury. Since
then, Coach Andy Jackson has re-
structured the lineup in preparation
for Sunday's season opening dual
match.
The No. 3 Gators host Central
Florida, a team that Jackson said
must be taken seriously.
"They'll push us and we'll strug-
gle because it's our first match,"
Jackson said. "We'll get through it
and we'll get better."
With top-seeded junior Janne
Holmia out for the season, the team
looks to senior Hamid Mirzadeh
for leadership. The three-time
All-American spent most of the
fall season competing on the pro
circuit, which leaves him currently
unranked.
"I'm confident I can lead the
team in the right direction in order
to win the NCAAs," Mirzadeh said.
"I just hope they have faith in me
and believe that I can do it."
While the loss of Holmia might
have taken the Gators by surprise,
Jackson said the team has had
enough time to realize that he is no
longer a part of the lineup. As a re-
sult, there is also less room for error.
Since the ITA rankings were
released the same day as Holmia's
surgery, his absence was not fac-
tored into the poll. But Jackson
insists that it would have made no
difference.
"If Janne had not been injured,
but instead graduated, we still add-
ed two outstanding freshmen and
we still had everybody else back,"
Jackson said. "It hurts to lose an All-
American, but we have the depth
and experience to give us a chance
to overcome that loss."
Freshmen Greg Ouellette and
-,Nestor Briceno are some of the top-
'ranked newcomers, and the team
expects them to step up.
"They are not typical freshmen,"
Jackson said. "They are young and
they'll be better at the end of the
season than they are now, but no
team can be overly confident that
they will be able to beat Ouellette
or Briceno."
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Faehn mixing
meet lineup
* THE GYMNASTICS COACH IS TRYING TO
CORRECT RECENT LOW SCORES.
By DAN TREAT
Alligator Writer
dtreat@alligator.org
For a coach in just her third season, Rhonda Faehn
has lofty goals for the UF gymnastics team.
Despite having a team on which only two seniors
see significant action, Faehn has tailored the Gators'
routines to maximize their difficulty.
The strategy has produced mixed results in the
early part-of the season, as several individuals have
won titles, but falls have cost the team to win meets.
Faehn's aggressive strategy will again be on
display tonight as the No. 10 Gators host No. 19
Nebraska in the O'Connell Center.
"It's a fine line," Faehn said. "You have to have
everyone performing what they do best as perfect as
possible. That's kind of what we use the first three or
so meets to do, to figure out what
they- can handle difficulty-wise
while performing to the best of
S their ability."
.. As with the first meet of the
season, uneven bars proved to be
,UF's undoing again last weekend
at LSU, as the team's score of 48.4
was its lowest of the meet.
Faehn In response to her squad's
struggles, Faehn has elected to juggle the lineup.
"We really went back and re-evaluated and talked
to the gymnasts," she said. "Tiffany Murry admitted
to us that she needed more repetitions in the gym to
build up her confidence. We'll plug her back in once
she feels confident. We'll have Ashley Reed either in
the lineup or in an exhibition.
"For sure we're going to put in Katie Rue. We put
her in an exhibition at LSU and she hit a great routine
and she's been training really well."
Rue's 9.8 exhibition performance on bars last week
would have been second best on the team.
Samantha Lutz will return to the balance beam
lineup after sitting out the event last week after suf-
fering a bone bruise and slightly sprained ankle in the
Super Six Challenge two weeks ago.
"If you watch the video coverage on beam, she
landed her dismount on the basketball court, com-
pletely off the mat," Faehn said.
Lutz may also compete on floor.
Senior Orley Szmuch may also return to the vault
lineup after resting last week. Erinn Dooley could
possibly make her season debut on bars tonight.
-Dooley continues to be suffering the effects of a
stress fracture in her foot that has bothered her since
the fall. Faehn said it is a tough-healing injury.
"We've realized that it's always going to hurt, and
.we just have to try and limit it as much as possible,"
Faehn said.
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efforts of the glass-eating Al
Horford, UF has taken a much
more aggressive approach to
the boards this season, and it
has paid immediate dividends.
UF ranks fifth in the SEC in
rebounds, pulling down 37.3
per game. The Gators are also
holding their opponents to 31.2
boards per game, bested only
by Mississippi in-conference.
That +6.1 rebounding mar-
gin is-perhaps the nmost telling
number in this entire statistics
glut. Last season, UF boasted an
impressive rebounding margin
of +0.8.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Two players to face former coach
By MICHAEL MAURINO
Alligator Writer
mmaurino@alligator.org
With a program milestone in
sight, the UF women's basketball
team returns to play Sunday, hosting
Mississippi.
If the Gators (12-5, 3-1 Southeastern
Conference) win, it will be the 500th
win in the team's history. Currently, UF,
Kentucky and Mississippi State are the
only SEC teams who have not reached
the 500-win mark.
Nick West/ Alligator Staff
Guard Tishona Gregory is one of just two Gators who will face their ex-
coach when UF battles Mississippi and Carol Ross on Sunday.
But for UF to reach that mark, it will
have to defeat the coach who led the
Gators to almost half of those wins.
Rebels (12-5, 2-2 SEC) coach Carol
Ross spent 12 years at the helm in
Gainesville. In her first stintas a head
coach, Ross led UF to a 247-121 re-
cord and nine NCAA appearances.
However, Ross resigned following the
2001-02 season.
In a January 2003 article on
the Women's Basketball Coaches
Association Web site, Ross says she
resigned due to fatigue.
"I loved my Gator experience and
college experience," Ross told wbca.org.
"I really loved what I was doing as the
head coach at Florida but I am also very
hard on myself and if I am not giving
100 percent and getting tired, I need to
take a break."
Ross joined Mississippi, her alma
mater, for the 2003-04 season, and de-
feated the Gators 79-72 in Oxford. Now,
Ross returns to UF for the first time on
the opposite-bench.
Coach Carolyn Peck said Ross is .a
friend of hers and a friend of the pro-
gram, and thinks Ross will be as suc-
cessful at Mississippi as at UF.
"When you look at what she was
able to do for this program when she
got here," Peck said, "I think she is
definitely heading in that direction at
Ole Miss."
There are only two players on UF's
squad that played for Ross: seniors
Tishona Gregory and Tamia Williams.
For Williams, she has been thinking
about the matchup, but that it is not a
distraction to the team.
"I think we go against every op-
ponent with the same mentality,"
Williams said. "Playing against Coach
Ross and playing for Coach Ross really
doesn't play a big part in the game be-
cause we don'thave a lot of plays that
played for Coach Ross."
Junior Bernice Mosby said. her
relationship with Ross was not as de-
veloped as that of Gregory or Williams,
but she has no hard feelings.
"I have no animosity [toward]
Coach Ross," said Mosby, the team's
leading scorer. "I love her. She's a great
person and a great woman. And I'll be
happy to see her, but I'll also be happy
to win."
Roberson, Lee continue to pull team through
able to put himself back on the floor," Donovan said. "And
BASKETBALL, from page 24 the doctors and the trainers here said that they've never seen
a kid come back as quick as he did from this injury."
Still, Donovan insists that Walsh must work his way back
For Walsh, who said he's ready, that's not what he would into his former role.
like to hear. And now Walsh, like his coach before, is making an open
Walsh said he has been working hard to return since help- appeal for some help.
lessly watching his team fall to Florida State on Jan. 2. "Peep played awesome again, but he can't do it himself,"
Walsh said team doctors said his three-week recovery Walsh said. "I don't even know what else to say about it. He
- instead of the anticipated 4-6 weeks from a syndesmotic played great the past three games.
ankle sprain was some kind of record. "I've been telling him to take over, but someone else is go-
"I give him a lot of credit for how hard he's worked to be ing to have to step up."
Then e on lie. itaIorsyan
the numbers tt li keep Gators still an option for many visiting recruits
Who knows if they will keep
this effort up? Who knows if it Voted this year's Mr. Florida Dorian Munroe, a safety- from
will equate into postseason suc- RECRUITING, from page 24 Football, Smith will announce his deci- Miami, is committed to the Seminoles,
cess? Don't look at me. sion on ESPN on National Signing Day but the Gators will have the last chance
- But with Wednesday's loss between Miami, Auburn, Florida State, to change his mind.
already behind them, the Gators in the future. Nelson said he will an- LSU and UE "Florida has been coming on really
trudge on. Only this time, they nouice his decision after visiting UF Meyer will have to play up the role strong as of late," Munroe said. I want
may have finally decided to cor- Pahokee running back Antone of persuasion, as several visitors have to see what it is all about up there."
rect the two aspects of the game Smith, ranked the No. -2 back by already pledged their oral commit- Oral commitments are non-b i ding
that have earned them the label Scout.com, will also be making the trip ments to other schools, but remain open until a national letter-of-intent is signed
of sott in yearspast: i s o d a to today.L 1 i i ; a ;?i : n. to seegif their-decisionisrigh- = --- a iNationa.lSigning aDay.on.Feb 2.,
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Sports
FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005
ALLIGATOR
www.alligator.org/sports
Walsh's return a "slow process"
By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
As the Gators rode their three-game
Southeastern Conference win streak,
Anthony Roberson was the Band-Aid hold-
ing the offense together while forward Matt
Walsh's ankle healed.
With two 30-point games on the road
last week, Roberson had Gators fans asking,
"Matt who?" -
But even his 26-point performance
against Tennessee couldn't salvage a UF win
at home.
Surprised? Shouldn't be.
Coach Billy Donovan made it clear before
the season started that some other players
needed to complement UF's big three -
/ Roberson, Walsh and senior forward David
Lee in order for the team to succeed.
Instead, three now equals one, and the
question is: Who's going to become that solid
-contributor?
Likely, it won't be Walsh.
While Walsh culminated a rapid recovery
with a 13-minute outing against the Vols,
Donovan said the junior definitely won't start
against Georgia on Tuesday and probably will
see limited playing time in the near future.
"I think [it's unfair] just taking him and
putting him in the starting lineup or giv-
ing him 35 minutes a night right now after
missing four games and so many practices,"
Donovan said.
And though Walsh, who's been practic-
ing with the team since Monday, said he
felt "awesome" following his 2 for 6 shoot-
ing, 6-point game on Wednesday, Donovan
repeated that it will take time for Walsh to
return to the then-team-leading 16-points-
per-game player he was when he suffered a
severe ankle sprain on Dec. 30.
"I think this is going to be a situation for
Matt where it's going to be a slow process for
Matt Marriott/ Alligator Staff him coming back. I think with his injury, it's
Now that UF guard Matt Walsh has returned from a left ankle injury, the going to take some time before Matt Walsh
Gators hope he won't hurt their chemistry. Walsh said the Gators need getsbacktoMattWalsh."
to alleviate Anthony Roberson's scoring burden. SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 23
RECRUITING
UF welcomes
many recruits
By ERIC ESTEBAN
Alligator Writer
eesteban@alligator.org
Century Tower may not be chiming Al
Green's, "Let's Stay Together," this weekend, but
that still will be the exact message Coach Urban
Meyer will be preaching to recruits.
Today marks the start of two crucial recruiting
weekends for Meyer and his staff. They will be
trying to convince 18 undecided prep-stars to call
the Swamp home for the next four years.
As opposed to recent weekends when the
Gators played host to no more
than six recruits, the high num-
ber at this point of the recruit-
ing stage allows the coaches to
make a final pitch at some of
the recruits considering UF
The incoming group fea-
tures several UF oral commit-
Meyer ments, but the larger number
consists of athletes hoping to
become familiar with the coaching staff.
David Nelson, a 6-foot-6, 196-pound wide re-
ceiver ranked No. 39 at his position by Scout.com,
is one of this weekend's visitors who will be
checking out Gainesville for the first time.
"I'm really excited to get a chance to see how
Florida is," Nelson said. "I've talked to [wide
receivers coach] Billy Gonzales a lot and he has
answered almost every question I've asked him
about the Gators."
Nelson participated in the U.S. Army All-
American Bowl Game and has narrowed his
'choices down to UF, Notre Dame, Texas and
Iowa. At a height of 6-foot-6, Nelson could grow
into a big-play target for quarterback Chris Leak
SEE RECRUITING, PAGE 23
Gators defense, rebounding show improvements over last year
It's as if Tennessee stuck a pin
in UF's basketball bubble and
a soapy film now covers the
court at the O'Connell Center.
Ordinarily, we don't start talk-,
ing bubbles until at least February.
But given the delicate state of many
Gators hoops fans, one deflating,
early-season home loss is a concern.
It has been said all too often in
fact, I think you might have read it in
this space on Thursday that regu-
lar-season college basketball games
don't mean squat. And for the most
*-1
SEC East Men's basketball
1. Kentucky 4-0
2. UF 3-1
3. Tennessee 3-2
4. South Carolina 2-2
5. Vanderbilt 2-2
part, I agree.
'However, an accumulation of
regular-season games is another
story. And while many of you might
have hung your heads on the way
home after the Volunteers proved
that karma can be a bitch for the
orange and blue, all is not lost.
After four conference games and
despite Wednesday's stumble, the
Gators might have very well started
to accomplish some of the things
they outlined in the preseason.
Now hold on, because I'm
*The Santa Fe Community Col-
lege men's basketball team is
20-0. The Saints are ranked No.
1 in the state and No. 7 in the na-
tion in the NJCAA poll.
about to get
all kinds of
sports-stats
nerdy on
you. Ready?
I'm bringing
Brian Shaffer the meat.
'The two
Shaf At Home The two
biggest ques-
bshaffer@alligator.org tion marks
heading into
this season
regarding the recent failures of
UF were defense and rebounding.
This became so apparent to Billy
Donovan that he made an addition
to his coaching staff in Larry Shyatt
in order to sure up these weak-
nesses.
Guess what? It's worked. And
the numbers do not lie.
Last season, the Gators finished
second to last in the Southeastern
Conference in scoring defense,
surrendering almost 70 per game.
So far this season, UF is allowing
opponents to score 64.7 points per
game, good enough for sixth in the
conference. And with an offense that
once again paces the SEC pouring
in 83 points per game middle of
the defensive pack is just fine.
Granted, the Gators are still al-
lowing opponents to shoot .415
from the floor, which is the same as
last year's number. But their scoring
margin has increased from +7.1 last
season to +18.3 so far this season for
one reason. Rebounding.
Thanks -in no small part to the
SEE SHAF, PAGE 23
* 1997: The UF women's basketball team
upset No. 8 Tennessee 71-62, its first win
against a team ranked No. 8 or higher
in school history. The Gators eventually
reached the Elite 8.
* Log on to alligator.org/sports for the com-
plete versions of the swimming and diving,
men's tennis and women's tennis stories
on page 23. Also, check out a preview for
both track teams, which are in action this
weekend.
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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 83 the independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida We Inform. You Decide. N AT, I ON AL ncate 1ure ,with feeling By STEPHANIE GARRY Alligator Staff Writer smgarry@alligatororg President Bush began his second term Thursday by promising to end tyranny and expand democracy, familiar themes that resonated from the crowd in Washington to Gainesville. The speech wove together the United States' history of democracy, from the constitutional ideals of equality to Abraham Lincoln's liberation of -the slaves, and the threat posed by terrorism. From the fall of communism to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, one thing has remained, Bush said. "The survival of liberty in our land increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands," he said. "The best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world." While Bush broadened the purpose of freedom to protecting the United States, in his speech he also made the sharp distinctions that have made him a polarizing figure. "We will persistently clarify the choice before every ruler and every nation -the moral choice between oppression, which is always wrong, and freedom, which is eternally right," he said. The president's most recent opponent, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, watched the ceremony a short distance from the podium. UF senior Windsor Stone was among the crowd, skipping two days of school to see the fruits of her campaigning efforts. "I wanted to support President Bush," she said. "He basically dictated what he had done and what he would continue to do. I essentially have supported that message since I was old enough to follow politics and make that decision on my own." Giving a nod to his detractors, Bush commented that "this time in Voug M5IS/ AV Fnoto President Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk during the inauguration parade in front of the White House Thursday in Washington. history. .is an odd time for doubt" but chose to dwell on the uniting themes in his foreign policy: democracy, freedom and national security. "We have known divisions," he said. "Yet those divisions do not define America. We felt the unity and fellowship of our nation when freedom came under attack, and our response came like a single hand over a single heart." UF political science professor Ronald Carpenter noted Bush did not mention domestic issues, when the overhaul of social security, reforms in immigration law, taxes and a growing budget deficit loom over Congress. "I think that if he were to have talked about domestic issues, he would've just heightened controversy," he said. Bush kept an eye on his legacy, SEE INAUGURATION, PAGE 8 Vedam indicted for second time By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Al gator Writer mwinslow@alligator.org Little more than a month after a judge dismissed murder charges against him, a grand jury has indicted Praveen Vedam for a second time in the murder of UF graduate student Sudheer Reddy Satti. Though prosecuting attorneys would not Public disclose what new evidence has emerged in Safety the case against Vedam, the 18-person jury convened Thursday at the Alachua County Criminal Courthouse to debate the matter. Just after noon, a first-degree murder indictment was issued, along with a warrant for Vedam's arrest. However, since Judge Robert Cates' Dec. 10 dismissal of the initial case, citing insufficient evidence, Vedam, 26, has traveled back to India to be with his ailing father. His attorney, Robert Rush, said he does not know if or when his client will return. "The problem is that he's in India, and we have to cope with that," State Attorney Bill Cervone said. "He may come back, who knows -voluntarily, I mean." If not, the time-consuming extradition process could prove difficult for the State Attorney's Office, Cervone said. SEE VEDAM, PAGE 8 Wal-Mart forum held Residents list complaints By STEVE SPECHT Alligator Writer sspecht@aigator.org Politicians, residents and WalMart representatives, gathered at Duvall Elementary School on Thursday to assess concerns of East Gainesville residents regarding a possible future Wal-Mart Supercenter there. Wal-Mart representative Ron Carpenter was allowed a few moments of prepared remarks before a two-hour open forum began. "We don't want to ruin your neigborhood," Carpenter said. The potential Wal-Mart would be built on 20 acres north of NE 12th Avenue, as well as a 10-acre gas station south of NE 12th Avenue. Most citizens worried about traffic problems the store would cause in nearby neighborhoods. "It's too close to existing residential areas," Gainesville resident Jack Carter said. Carpenter repeatedly counChestnut tered worries over traffic by assuring that steps would be taken, such as roundabouts and signs posted outside residential areas. But Mike Sica captured the SEE WAL-MART, PAGE 8 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Z If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then UF officials have nothing but praise for Duke and Yale. UF officials created an investment corporation in the style of top schools after deciding UF's endowment had outgrown its management. See story, pg. 9. FORECAST 2 \ g OPINIONS 7 CLASSIFIEDS 14 t CROSSWORD 19 Sunny SPORTS 24 72/48 visit www.alligator.org FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 Now that guard Matt Walsh has returned from an ankle injury, UF hopes he won't hurt team chemistry. Walsh said UF needs to alleviate Anthony Roberson's scoring burden. See story, pg. 24.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 M ALLIGATOR, 3 Mavchn weighsin on governor's proposed budget E THE UF PRESIDENT WANTS MORE CONTROL OVER FACULTY SALARIES. By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer eyehle@alligator.org In the wake of a budget proposal by Gov. Jeb Bush that would raise in-state tuition and cut some UF grants, the university's president emphasized to state legislators Thursday that UF must be given more control of its affairs. At the Alachua County Legislative Delegation, UF President Bernie Machen and local officialsspent the afternoon addressing their concerns and requests to state Sen. Rod Smith (D-Gainesville) and four state representatives. Money for faculty and staff raises ranked first on Machen's priority list. "Bonuses are great, but it's the base that people build their budgets off of," he told the delegation at the Kirkpatrick Criminal Justice Center. Machen emphasized the need for $39 million in funds to be used at the discretion of the UF Board of Trustees, who then could address issues such as salaries, benefit increases and enrollment growth. Between $11 million and $13 million of that money would be used for faculty and staff raises, said Jane Adams, vice president of university relations. But salary raises were only one aspect of university control that Machen discussed at the hearing. The UF Board of Trustees should also control tuition policy, he said. Although the budget proposal includes a 7.5 percent limit on raising in-state undergraduate tuition, it also indicates that public universities will have control over graduate and out-of-state undergraduate tuition -a "good first step," Machen said. However, while legislators say they support devolution, or shifting more control to universities, it is being done slowly, he said. Smith agreed. "We can't seem to make up our mind. Are we fish or fowl?" he said. "If we're doing devolution, it needs to be done." Machen also discussed his concern about how Shands could be affected by Bush's goal to reform Medicaid and lower its costs to the state. Currently, Medicaid helps hospitals pay for underinsured or uninsured patients. Smith added, "We can't do it in a way that leaves Shands in a weaker position." As for Bush's budget proposal as a whole, Machen said that "parts of it look good," including a $133 million allotment for matching private donations to public universities statewide. With such a "significant amount," the chance of the legislature fulfilling UF's request for $27 million in matching funds looks good, Adams said. "We feel fairly optimistic," she said. After Machen finished addressing the delegation, Smith applauded him on his push to improve UP. "We congratulate you in being able to put together a real effort," Smith said. Also attending were Reps. Ed Jennings Jr. (D-Gainesville), Larry Cretul (R-Ocala), Will Kendrick (DCarrabelle) and Dwight Stansel (D-Live Oak). Production puts forth more than "enough" of a show hen thinking of "great theater," one might recall fancy costumes, a detailed set and a well-written script. The UF MOD Project's "Never Enough" manages to produce great theater without any of the above. Presented by the School of Theatre and Dance, "Never Enough" is a modern dance production that pulls the audience in with its message, using body movement and expression to overHeather Berger Curtain Call hberger@alligator.org ride the need for words. T h e dancers are captivating before the show even begins, as they perform a preshow outside the theater. The mysterious music calls the dancers inside and brings the audience into their world. Once inside the theater, the dancers are in control. The mesmerizing mix of song and movement makes it imp ossible to move an inch. Even without words, the dancers act out their emotions, and what they are saying is written all over their faces. -What truly makes "Never Enough" so impressive is that it combines so many different moods and styles of dance. Every scene is fresh and unpredictable, telling a unique story. The dancers prove how talented they are through grace, rhythm and strength. One Cirque du Soleil-like scene requires them to be airborne, swinging and maneuvering around suspended lines of cloth. A combination of great technical work and symbolism brings out the intended message, leaving the audience guessing but not confused. "Never Enough" presents the idea that in life, one can never have enough of anything. It is an ongoing quest to have more, whether it be love, greed or hope. This kind of unique production is not new to the UF MOD Project. Directed by Kelly Drummond Cawthon, this pre-professional dance company performs a variety of dance styles besides the usual classical techniques. The group auditions every year and has 11 members, all of whom are majoring in dance. All cheesiness aside, there are. never enough productions like "Never Enough." The dancers present a wonderful story, and they don't need a script to do it. Tricia Coyne / Alligator Staff Performers of the UF MOD Project dance to a dramatic and captivating scene during their production, "Never Enough." The performance, which will be at the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion Black Box Theatre, premieres tonight at 8 p.m. and will continue through Jan. 30. "Never Enough" will play at the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion Black Box Theatre from Jan. 21-30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the rate of $8 for students, faculty, staff University Box Office and at all and seniors. Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are For more information, call (352) $12 for adults with a discounted 392-1653. STUDENT LIFE SG committee seeks to make Gainesville a 24-hour city By BRIAN HAGEN Alligator Writer bhagen@alligator.org Liquor-licensed establishments in Gainesville may stay open until 3 a.m. if Student Government's Safety and Fair Entertainment Committee can convince the city's safety committee. Former Student Senate President Joe Goldberg, now serving as executive director of SAFE, presented his group's proposal for changing the 2 a.m. closing time in the Gainesville Public Safety Committee meeting Thursday morning. "We're not trying to recreate the abuses of the rave era," Kate Wallace, SAFE's director of public relations, said. "There's definitely a need to control abuse." Under SAFE's proposal, alcohol still would stop flowing at 2-a.m. The extra hour would allow patrons to sober up and spread out the rush at closing time. Also present at the meeting were commissioners Tony Domenech and Ed Braddy and GPD Police Chief Norman Botsford. SAFE next will compose a written proposal of its plan, including substance abuserelated crime statistics as requested by the Public Safety Committee. The committee meets monthly, and it may take several meetings to win their approval. When the committee accepts the new presentation, it will be sent to the Gainesville City Commission with their recommendation to pass or not pass it. The City Commission will render the final decision. "The main thing we're pushing here is safety." Joe Goldberg Former Student Senate President When Florida passed a 1997 bill ordering all businesses with liquor licenses to shut down at 2 a.m., Gainesville was one of a few cities that kept its bars open until 4 a.m. and became the nexus of a large rave scene, which brought its accompanying problems to the downtown area. e 9 1, The rave ordinance was introduced in 1999, aligning Gainesville in requiring businesses with liquor licenses to close at 2 a.m. "The main thing we're pushing here is safety," Goldberg said. "When bars close, people go to private parties. We'd like to have students being safer, enjoying themselves in public settings where there are more police around." The proposed later closing time would allow students with night jobs to go out after they got off work, generating extra business for bars that stay open, Wallace said. No bar owners have taken an official stance on the issue yet, Goldberg said. "We're moving towards a more 24-hour city," Goldberg said.
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4, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 -----Corporate criminal relates hard lesson to students E AT ONE TIME, WALT PAVLO MADE MILLIONS BY ILLEGALLY ERASING COMPANIES' DEBT. By NEIL HUGHES Al igator Write r n hughesaligaio r.6rg Students had the oppurtunity Thursday to learn about business ethics from a whitecollar criminal. "Kind of strange that I would be teaching ethics, right?" Walt Pavlo joked. Pavlo recounted how he and an accomplice stole $6 million from "tier-three," or smaller-scale, companies who did business in long distance with his former employer, MCI. Tier-three customers are high-risk businesses that offer potentially high profits for major corporations, such as MCI. The problem, Pavlo said, was that tierthree companies stopped paying their bills. Pavlo, who worked in collections, said that in .1995 he wrote his superiors a memo indicating his department's debt totaled $180 million. Days later, a reply came insisting the debt actually was at $15 million. "How am I ever going to get out of this mess?" Pavlo said he asked at the time. "What do they want me to do? They never told me to cheat." Frustrated with what he saw as an impossible task, Pavlo said he was approached by someone with a scheme to get a piece of the multi-billion dollar MCI pie. Pavlo's accomplice would tell tier-three companies that he would pay off their debt, in exchange for $250,000 and a 25 percent share of their companies. On But, Pavlo simply erased the Campus debt, while he and his partner collected $6 million in a bank account in the Cayman Islands. "Nobody ever asked me [about the debt]," he said. "You know how I would have been busted? By saying 'Hey, can I see a copy of that check?' Nobody questions good news." Good news, Pavlo told the students, is what everyone wants to hear -not failure. The guilt became too much for Pavlo, who, at the time, was taking Prozac and drinking excessively. He finally quit MCI, was eventually caught and then faced 41 months in jail. "I was petrified at what I had done," he said. "I wanted to be caught. I wanted this madness to end." -After helping the FBI, he was released after 24 months in June 2003. Pavlo said he wishes he'd had the courage to stand up and tell the truth, and encouraged students to do the same. "Don't be afraid of failure," he said. "Don't be afraid of losing your job for saying something is wrong." FACULTY SENATE U F gevts, n ew of f 1 ce By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer isirmons@alligator.ore UF's Faculty Senate unanimously voted Thursday to create an Office of Sustainability, which will serve as a watchdog for environmental issues on campus. "The new Office of Sustainability will help UF focus on ways to stay green," said Pierre Ramond, chairman of the Senate. The new office is supported by Student Government, which worked with former UF President Charles Young to start a sustainability task force, which eveitually led to the vote for the office. The Faculty Senate also voted to change the name of the exercise and sports sciences degree to applied physiology and kinesiology. "The name change lets people know we're more involved with the body than just sports," said Lauren Schneider, a student in the newly named degree. "Also, when we go for interviews, it'll look much more professional." Other issues brought up at the meeting include revisions of the faculty constitution, which provides no legal protection for faculty under review for problems such as plagiarism. "Right now, faculty can be guilty until proven innocent, and could be suspended without pay while under review," said Tim Taylor, a faculty senator. "We're trying to change that t6 innocent until proven guilty." Whether to create a new computer science degree in the College of Engineering Tisher and a department of urology in the College of Medicine, will be decided in February's Senate meeting. "Urology is a gaping hole in our College of Medicine right now," said C. Craig Tisher, dean of the College of Medicine. "If we form a department, we will attract better faculty." The department formation will cost about $4 million. "We have money already set aside for this upgrade," Tisher said. Study finds intelligent women have more trouble marrying A/so concludes men have opposite problem By DAVID COHEN Alligator Writer dcohen@alligator.org Highly successful women may have more trouble finding Mr. Right, according to a recent study. "Powerful women are at a distinct disadvantage in the marriage market," said researcher Stephanie Brown of the University of Michigan. "Men may prefer to marry lessaccomplished women." Brown said this is because men believe women in important jobs are more likely to cheat. "Female infidelity is a severe reproductive threat to males only when (emotional) investment is high," Brown said. "A preference for subordinate partners may provide adaptive benefits to males in the context of only longtenn, investing relationships -not one-night stands." The study was conducted on 328 undergraduate students. Constance L. Shehan, UF professor of sociology, echoed Brown's findings. "Very well-educated women are less apt to get married," Shehan said. "Almost half of the labor market is now women, and educational attainment is higher in women as more of them enter college." Shehan noted that typically, the balance of power in a relationship "leans toward the male," but added that "men who marry high-achieving women receive high economic benefits." The economic incentive for women to get married "may be completely gone," Shehan added. Men may think women in high-paying jobs are more apt to cheat on them because "it's a matter of opportunity" "Women in high-paying jobs are most likely surrounded by high-status men," Shehan said. In recent films such as "Spanglish" and "Love Actually," men pursue their secretaries and housekeepers, even though some of the women do not speak English. Shehan is skeptical about the movies' realistic applications. "Everyone in this environment tends to be fairly well-educated and more accepting of highly successful women." Michael Murphy UF clinical associate professor "In real life, people tend to be much more matched and homogeneous,"said Shehan. A British study found correlating results. According to a study conducted by four British universities, for every 16-point rise in a man's IQ, he is 35 percent more likely to marry, while for women the opposite is true -every 16-point increase in IQ results in a 40-percent decrease in likelihood of getting married. There is a possibility that relationship rivalry can result in violence and suppression, according to Michael Murphy, UF clinical associate professor and staff psychologist. "There is an interesting balance in relationships regarding power," Murphy said. "Some men feel threatened by women in high-paying jobs or advanced academic programs, especially men with more traditional backgrounds." However, Murphy was quick to defend UF. "Everyone in this environment tends to be fairly well-educated and more accepting of highly successful women," he said. But Murphy did not dismiss the possibility that relationship rivalry can cause men to try to control or devalue women. "In the population at the university, there is no question that can happen," Murphy said. Shehan did not pass judgment on UF either, saying she believes the men and women of the UF community exhibit more egalitarianism and equality toward each other. In keeping with that sentiment, Shehan encouraged high-achieving women to "look for someone with the same amount of education" because "there would be a better chance of a successful relationship." Return on investment The Honorable Walter M. Green embraces his mother Norma after she helped enrobe him during his investiture as Alachua County Court Judge Thursday afternoon.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 5 Sweat in' to the oldies Award-winning teacher brings subjects to life in class Center for Gerontological Studies, said this approach keeps the elderly By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer isirmons@amligator.org Feeling his way into a room full of anxious Disabilities Awareness. students, Robert Beland, armed with a cane, dark sunglasses and an assistant, came to teach. Without hesitation, he began to lecture as his students scribbled notes about misconceptions of the disabled. Suddenly, Beland complimented a student's dress. "At first, students seemed very puzzled as to how I saw the red dress," Beland said. Beland hypothesized his students would make the assumption that, because he looked blind, he would be a more respectable Disabilities Awareness teacher. This was Beland's way to disprove that assumption, he said, as being blind had nothing to do with his teaching ability or knowledge of the field. The class was his first. "I could never do that stint again," Beland said. "Even though I'm a convincing actor, students know me, so I couldn't get away with that these days." Still, Beland, who has a doctorate in therapeutic recreation, teaches with a hands-on approach that recently led to his sixth Teacher of the Year award from the College of Health and Human Performance. Many of Beland's students learned his teaching style firsthand. "I made the mistake of leaving my pocketbook out, and professor Beland, posing as an aggressive patient, proceeded to rummage through my pocketbook," said Jessica Bernabei, enrolled in his Leisure Services for People with Disabilities class. "At another point, he threw a chair across the room. I learned quickly not to lose my temper, anddefinitely not to leave my pocketbook within reach of the patient. You don't learn that kind of information from a textbook." Bernabei, who now-teaches her own leisure studies class, said she models her teaching after Beland's. "I really liked his overall personality," Bernabei said. "It guided me into therapeutic recreation, and I'm hoping I can do the same for mystudents." Optimism quells cancer, Beland's personality and positive attitude have won him more than the admiration of his studentsthey also helped him win a bout with prostate cancer. "He was hooked up to all these machines with a smile on his face," Robert Beland, a professor of recreation, parks and tourism, exercises outside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The 57-year-old uses his athleticism and enthusiasm to invoke hands-on learning in his classes. said Peggy Beland, his wife of 30 "An k o an cn s years. "He never showed any signs going to improve the quality of life, of fear, and kept making light of the and reading stories is an excellent situation." His former students attested to way to do this," Kricos said. "One the professor's strength. step further would be to have rela"Just looking at his eyes, you tives read stories to them, as they're could honestly see that he was a by far the lde important people to f i g h t e r, "thelry. said UF se" My guideine is that Beland is on niorJennifer I never want to be boring. staata R odriguez. tkn ra "He didn't I give it all up from teaching to let it get to showcase his him and he reercwhc fought and he -Robert Beland, UF professor he calls "bibliowon, smiling and keeping a positive attitude the whole way through." Curious George for Grandma Beland wanted more than just survival, he wanted to improve the quality of life of the elderly and disabled, and researched innovative ways to make them happier. "The goal of therapeutic recreation is to get the disabled or elderly to somehow do what they used to enjoy doing," Beland said. "To do this, you must creatively think of ways to change the rules or slightly alter the way the game is played." One such approach Beland is researching is the positive effect of reading. "Right now, I'm reading children's books to the elderly," Beland said. "Their typical reaction is enjoyment, and most want to read more of these books because, believe it or not, they connect to these books." The elderly now are positively portrayed in children's books, unlike they were in the 1970s, when they were predominantly shown as stern disciplinarians, Beland said. "In recent children's books, the elderly are shown as problem solvers, and those who pass on important family heritage," Beland said. "Naturally, they gravitate toward that image. Beland also teaches his students how to properly read to the elderly. "Some people would think this type of therapy isn't age-appropriate, but if you treat them with respect, like he does, they wouldn't think it demeaning," Bernabei said. Patricia Kricos, director of the therapy." Beland promised his students that he would teach only the newest information, most of which is obtained through these conferences. "He doesn't follow any guidelines in a book," Rodriguez said. "Instead, he uses real-life experiences combined with brand-new facts relevant to the field." After serving in an Army medical detachment during the Vietnam conflict, Beland worked as a psychiatric and recreational therapist for three years before entering graduate school. He's never regretted his decision to teach in college. "I've always enjoyed teaching because I've always enjoyed being a student," Beland said. "I'm always willing to learn, and what better place than a great college." There were times, though, when Beland had trouble connecting to his students. During his first year teaching at UP, Beland was forced to cancel a class meeting because he had to attend a workshop. "It visibly bothered me when the entire class cheered this announcement," Beland said. "I now understand why students like having days off from class, but at that time, it really got to me." Beland could not think of any drawbacks to his award-winning teaching career, which has won him 14 teaching awards, all from the department of tourism, recreation and sport management, the College of Health and Human Performance, and the department of gerontology "My guideline is that I never want to be boring," Beland said. "I give it all up if I'm boring." City rats settle down in Gainesville neighborhood THE AREA, JUST NORTH OF CAMPUS, HAS MANY STUDENT RENTERS. By MEAGAN PARRADO Alligator Contributing Writer Black Acres residents have a new neighbor in town -the city rat. Black Acres consists of the neighborhoods north of University Avenue, west of 26th Street and east of 34th Street. Residents are mainly homeowners, but in recent years there has been a rising number of student rentals. According to a notice issued by the Black Acres/Black Pines Neighborhood Association, there is also a rising population of rats. Since September, at least 10 homes have sought the assistance of Critter Control to help with the infestation. Neighborhood associationmenber Deanna Carpenter said the association believes garbage left out by some of the neighbors, mainly student renters, is the cause. "Garbage cans are spilled and not picked up, and pizza boxes are left on the floor next to the cans," Carpenter said. Joe Felegi of Critter Control said garbage may not be the only cause, but enough garbage left out in the open can lead to an infestation. "Rats are common, especially through Florida," he said. "But if you take away the food source, you have less chance of the rats being there." Felegi suggested residents trim hardwood trees, keep yards well manicured, and keep the garbage cleaned up and well contained. Holes and spaces in the structure of the residences provide easy access for rats to move in and make a home of their own. "Removal is the dirty part Student -traps need to be set and all Life possible entry points sealed," he said. The neighborhood association will take their case to the city Code and Regulations Board early next week. Michael Wohli, city code enforcement officer, said, "The first thing the association can do is make the city aware. If they can prove there is an epidemic, the city will address it." Black Acres resident and UF sophomore Kelly Perona also experienced problems with the rats. They have infested her yard made their way into her house, she said. Still, Perona does not see student renters as the problem. "As a UF student, I don't think it is any more our fault than it is our neighbor's, who is a homeowner," Perona said. .Carpenter said the neighborhood association wants a united neighborhood-homeowners and students alike. Respect of one another's property is key, she said. "When students rent in an area that is a family neighborhood, such as Black Acres basically is, they should understand they are going to be responsible for some things that maybe they wouldn't be responsible for in a neighborhood that has more students," Carpenter said.
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6, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 Editorial Who left the air conditioner on? Someone seems to have forgotten that this is Florida; weather this cold only is supposed to come during the last couple weeks of December, so we can enjoy a sweatfree holiday season before returning to the furnace we call Gainesville. Here at the Department of Darts & Laurels, we have our space heaters cranked full blast to keep the frigid weather from frosting our coniputer screens. But we won't let that dampen our spirits. Now we have an excuse to wear those full-length fur coats we've had stashed away since we went to that Halloween party as pimps last year. On second thought, anything made of fur probably is a bad idea with all of the activists we've got running around here. As we try to figure out a better way to beat the cold, bundle up, find a warm body and snuggle up to this week's edition of. Darts & Laurels Because it's hard to concentrate on anything else while our teeth are chattering, we shakily hand over a where-theheck-were-you-at-Christmas DART to Old Man Winter for suddenly dropping the thermostat on us a month too late. It looks like even nature occasionally has a package arrive late because of the holiday shipping crush. Hoping we don't have to take out a loan to pay our heating bill, we toss a how-the-heck-was-that-our-fault DART to Florida Power & Light and Progress Energy Florida, the state's largest electric utilities, which seek to have customers chip in $606 million over the next couple of years to replenish funds used for repairs after last year's hurricanes. Sorry you didn't have enough disaster insurance, but don't take it out on us. Since we've spent many of these cold evenings trying to find something other than reality shows on TV, we give a not-even-theme-parks-are-safe-anymore DART to Universal Studios for creating an audience-participation attraction based on "Fear Factor." Of course, nothing says family fun like watching mom eat cow brains while little sis' lounges in a bathtub full of tarantulas and scorpions. Because we're sure all students have been using their newfound stay-at-home time to kept abreast of campus politics, we bestow a welcome-to-2005 LAUREL to Student Government technology cabinet director Adam Roberts for pushing for an SG Web site that actually, you know, works. Finally, as we end our quest to find an alternative way to keep warm, we send a that's-what-we're-talking-about LAUREL to the British Government for passing legislation that will allow some pubs to stay open 24 hours. Who needs central air when you can warm up the way nature intended -by packing shoulder-to-shoulder into dark, closed-in spaces and having drinks that burn on the way down? Prime Minister Tony Blair defended the legislation from naysayers, asserting later hours will reduce alcohol-related crime by giving pub-goers time to sober up. I hope the Gainesville City Commission is taking notes. A couple of extra hours in one of the many co-ed-filled bars certainly would give us the relief we need from the cold. Or at least help us find that warm body. the independent florida alligator Dwayne Robinson Matt Sanchez EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR Mike Girnignani Lauren Flanagan MANAGING EDITOR Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 ords (about one letter-sized nage). They moot so type, douhle-spaced and must include the ors n letssi tio and phone nombe. Naes wi he withheld it the writer shows joot 000se. We reseroe the right to edit to, length, graomma, style otd libot. Sond loetes to Iotterss atigtor .or. hring the, to 1nns W. University Aoe., or send thr to P.O. Boo 14257, Gainesoil, FL 32604-2257. Coloos of aso t 450 words about original topics and editorial catosae also welome,,. Questions? Coil 37654458. O n ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions Guest column Bush Social Security plan won't work don't want to write about politics.' Really; I don't. Writing about politics is seldom fun, usually boring and predictably uncreative. Any goon off the street with the ability to stomach CNN or FOX News for 15 minutes can string a few words together and call himself a political commentator. There are scores of these kinds of instant experts out there -partisan hacks musing about subjects they truly don't understand -and I really don't want to be one of them. Writers like this do nothing to further the political discourse merely by spewing rhetoric straight from Republican or Democratic talking points. Unfortunately, writing about politics occasionally is unavoidable. The parties and the media often inflate the importance of an issue until it's as big as a pinata, and everyone lines up to take a crack at it. I'm not saying this sort of attention always is undeserved, but there always will be hot-button issues. Abortion gets this treatment all the time, as gay marriage recently has. However, the most pressing issues -ones that may actually result in legislation being passed in Congress -often don't get the consideration they deserve. These are topics that aren't nearly as fun to debate with your friends, so you don't hear about them as much. Right now, Social Security is one of those issues. While I don't enjoy writing about politics, sometimes one side's logic makes so much sense it has to be heard. I can see the thought bubble that formed over your head just a second ago. "Social Security doesn't affect me yet. Who cares?" Well, yes and no. While current UF students won't be able to reap the benefits of Social Security for another 50 years or so, President Bush wants.to screw the system up and charge you $2 trillion for doing it. It's called "privatization," and it's his newest bad idea. Social Security essentially is welfare for old people, a safety net for those who otherwise might live in poverty. Republicans oppose this, claiming it eliminates the incentive to work and save and gives the government too much money to spend. Bush essentially wants to replace these governmentguaranteed benefits with private accounts that will be subject to the whims of the stock market, turning Social Security into a giant 401(k). Andrew Meyer Before I even begin to espouse why Uncommon Sense this is a horrible idea, I first have to letters@alligator.org point out that Los Angeles Times editor Michael Kinsley has written a logical proof that assures privatization will fail. You can find it at www.latimes.com. Bush's impetus for destroying Social Security is his claim the program is on the verge of collapse. This is false. The Congressional Budget Office says the Social Security trust fund won't run out until 2052, if ever, at which point Social Security would still pay out 80 percent benefits. The reason President Bush wants to dismantle Social Security is not because the system isn't working, but because Republicans are fundamentally opposed to any kind of redistribution. They claim privatization will offer better returns, but this too is false. Economics professor Paul Krugman said, "The only possible way that stock returns can be high enough to make privatization work is if the U.S. economy grows at 3 to 4 percent a year for the next 50 years. But Social Security's own trustees expect the economy's growth rate to slow to 1.8 percent. If that happens -if their own assumptions are correct -then privatization would be a disaster. And if that doesn't happen -if the economy continues to grow at a steady rate -then the trust fund is good for the rest of the century, and we don't need privatization." See how boring that was? Andrew Meyer is a journalisafreshnan. His colun appears on Friday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Is privatization of Social Security a good idea? Thursday's question: Do you 44% YES think FSU should start a school of 56% NO chiropractic? 25 TOTAL VOTES Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org on} q -32
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Editorial harmful to legitimate practice Editor: Yesterday's editorial on the proposed chiropractic school at FSU was irresponsible, and dangerous. Not only does it misrepresent the "scientific community as a whole," but also it constitutes libel against a legitimate profession that has healed millions despite the best efforts of political lobbies to restrict the practice of medicine to drugs and surgery. Further, any legitimate concerns about cronyism that were raised lose credibility by appearing after a blatantly misinformed and unjustified opinion. FSU only can benefit from including complementary modalities to its admittedly second-tier medical school, and Florida will need many thousand more chiropractors to alleviate the sufferings of its growing and increasingly aged populace. The true threat to academic integrity would be to permit such a lack to go unaddressed. There already are a number of respected private colleges of chiropractics, and the state grants chiropractors privileges to admit to hospitals and to prescribe drugs similar to those for licensed MDs. Most recent science is neutral or favorable, and the chiropractic profession has worked very hard to restrictitself to well-defined physiological modalities. The associations that resist chiropractics do so because of a perceived threat to their methods, territories, and profits; the American Medical Association even has lost an antitrust action on this account. It is therefore not surprising to find doctors ganging up on any advance of the art. While the trustees and governors may rightly oppose encroachment on their political and fiscal authority by the legislature; and it is surely questionable for any individual state representative to secure such pork-barrel funding for a pet project, these concerns are undermined by a frenzied reaction to chiropractics as pseudoscience. The resulting furor also obscures the very real crises in health care and education that are not being adequately addressed at the university or state level -situations'that, while not laughable, are at least as damaging to the state's reputation as a botched election or a chiropractic school. Chiropractics, as I know .from fifteen years of personal experience, works. Without it I, and millions like myself, would be in constant pain or addicted to opiates. Chiropractors deserve respect or at least honest consideration. I hope it doesn't take an accident or a lifetime of spinal degeneration to prove it. The joke is on you. Paul Wagner 8LS Photo caption term was inappropriate Editor: Soror-a-whore [photo caption from Wednesday's Alligator]. Brilliant. The only problem with printing that picture and then reemphasizing your libelous remarks in the caption is that you placed it on the front page. I could laugh off a picture like this simply as childish if it were in the editorial section, but you unfathomably placed it among your supposedly factual news. --Would you see anything wrong about printing a picture of two sorority girls writing on a wall, "GDI's don't get laid?" Or, better yet, why don't you run a photo of Klansmen writing on a wooden cross and type the "N word" in the caption?A blunder like this just solidifies my opinion the Alligator is written by a bunch of teenagers who wouldn't know newspaper ethics if they were sleeping with it. Apparently, you're not sleeping with anything. Dr. Jorge Fernandez-Abril U Alumnus E I. Genders are different, but in a good way Editor: Contrary to what the author of the editorial "Natural bias" proclaims, there are inherent biological differences between the sexes. Men's and women's minds operate differently from each other in many ways. For example, women tend to be superior to men at reading, perceiving and interpreting body language. Women, as a whole, also have better peripheral vision and tend not to be as narrowly focused on one thing at a time as men are. Summers merely was raising the idea that men might be genetically different to women in a way that allows them to excel in areas like math and science. What's wrong with that? Of course men and women are biologically different. Thank God we are, because we wouldn't have lasted as long as we have if we didn't have different skill sets to draw upon to ensure our survival. Plus, it makes life a whole lot more interesting. Peter Gwynn-Sackson 3LS /
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8, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 -Campus ceremony kicks off Black History Month THE UPCOMING MONTH WILL FEATURE TOLERANCE-THEMED EVENTS. By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer ]taulbee@aligator.org Black History Month kicks off tonight, setting the stage for a month of speakers, forums and other events encouraging students to embrace different cultures and people. ~ The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. in the Reitz Union Ballroom and will feature speakers and student performances. "Regardless of your skin color, this is history," said Elda Auxiliare, director of events for Black History Month. She said she hopes the month's events will reach all types of people. The Black Student Union is coordinating Black History Month at UF, and other campus organizations are co-sponsoring some of the events. Saturday, the third Multicultural annual Black Student Affairs Leadership Conference is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Emerson Alumni Hall. The conference will feature workshops and speakers and is open to all students. It was created in honor of James E. Scott, former vice president of Student Affairs, after his death, Auxiliare said. "He always wanted to do a conference of that magnitude," she said. Other scheduled events include forums, speeches and concerts. Afeni Shakur, mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, and actress Jasmine Guy will speak in February. J.L. King, author of the book "On the Down Low," also will speak. Black History Month ends Feb. 24. Vedam attorney disputes existence of new evidence .;asey Anaerson / Aigator Start Ken Angell and Felix Felicier protest President Bush's inauguration at the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street Thursday. Protesters voice presidential qualms INAUGURATIONfrom page 1 with an inaugural address more presidential than his first, Carpenter said. "I think by having that mission in the world, he has set out a very lofty, noble goal for which he certainly can not be faulted," Carpenter said. Hunter Williams, former president of the College Republicans, thought the speech effectively ended the tumult of Bush's first term, with its economic recession and terrorist attacks. "That's now behind us," Williams said. "We're looking forward to peace and prosperity." Though Bush avoided it in his speech, Social Security reform should be an important issue for college students, since they'll be the ones paying into it without benefiting when they retire, Williams said. "I really hope that the reform of Social Security goes through," he said. "We're looking to get screwed over big time when it comes time for us to retire." Though Bush's second election -which he called a mandate -contrasted from the disputed election of 2000, hundreds of protesters lined the street his motorcade traveled before the swearing-in, accusing him of war crimes and being "the worst president ever." In Gainesville, about 30 demonstrators echoed that theme as they marched from the Levin College of Law to the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street. Third-year law student Michael Eatross helped organize the noon protest to coincide with the inaugural address. "We will persistently clarify the choice before every ruler and every nation the moral choice between oppression, which is always wrong, and freedom, which is eternally right." George W. Bush U.S. president "The current administration, in our opinion, went to war in Iraq on fabricated evidence," he said. Ken Angell, a second-year law student also protested, but cited questionable incidents at the Ohio polls as his motivation. "There were some passing cars today that told us to get over it, that our side lost," Angell said. "I'd have to say that we all lost." Alligator Writer Steven Magruder and the Associated Press contributed to this article. VEDAM, from page 1 "The good thing is that this case relies on things that are not going to disappear, like witnesses, scientific or circumstantial evidence," he said. "So if it took us some period of time to apprehend and extradite him, that would not affect the viability of the case." Rush said he believes the state's case is misguided and questioned whether the prosecution had uncovered new evidence. "I certainly have requested of thestate that if they have any new evidence, to let me see what they've got," Rush said. "What do they have that's new? What is it, secret? We don't have secret evidence in the United States -that's what they have in totalitarian cotutries. So, what evidence do they have? Let's see it because I don't see anything new, and I'm not aware of anything new developing a year after the case was opened." Satti, 24, was found dead Jan. 4, 2004 in his Maguire Village apartment, stabbed more than 30 times. .Not 10 days after he helped. organize a memorial service for his slain friend and former roommate, Vedam was arrested Jan. 22 for grand theft when University Police discovered Satti's missing Dell Inspiron laptop computer was used at Vedam's workplace, Nanoptics Inc. Later, pieces of Satti's computer were recovered within a warehouse near Nanoptics, and its case was found in an air duct at the company with a mixture of blood on it. Some of the blood matched Satti's DNA pfofile. Vedam was charged with the first-degree murder of Satti on Feb. 18. Such charges carry Vedam a sentence of either life inprisonment or death. State Attorney's Office spokesman Spencer Mann said that if and when Vedam is tried, prosecutors would not seek the death penalty. But evidence against Vedam always has been circumstantial, Rush said. "Let's get some fundamentals," Rush said. "[In deposition testimony, a UPD officer] said that he was convinced that the person who did the stabbing was left-handed, and Mr. Yedam is right-handed. I would like to know if that was presented to the grand jury." Neglected area wary of change WALMART, from page 1 sentiment of those worried over traffic problems. "A shortcut is a shortcut" Sica said. -"Nothing you can do will stop someone from taking a shortcut." -Nate Mcallister chided his fellow residents on their reluctance to support plans for a Wal-Mart. ."I think we should trust in elected officials to do the right job," Mcallister said. "You complain about having to go to the West for shopping; now you complain about a Wal-Mart on 12th Avenue. It's like you complain in the winter it's too cold and in the summer it's too hot." Carpenter's message was that this session was simply to gauge the sentiment of the crowd. "I want you to trust us; if you hear us make a promise and it's not in writing, feel free to raise your hand," Carpenter said. When the open forum ended, Alachua County Commissioner Rodney Long implored residents to do what was right for East Gainesville. "This side of town has been left in the dark ages, and now someone wants to come and put a business in," Long said. "Let's not be afraid of change. Let's hold developers accountable" State Rep. Ed Jennings Jr., (DGainesville), called attention to a darker cloud behind the silver lining. "You know what Wal-Mart is proposing. What you don't-know is what could go into that area," Jennings said. He argued Wal-Mart was better than more "affordable housing." Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan closed the evening. "This site has already been zoned for commercial development; it would be very hard to kill it," Hanrahan said. "I think we should go forward with this site but with a long list of what we want."
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FRIDAYJANUARY21, 2005EALLIGATOR, 9 ADMINISTRATION UF investrment corporation awaits positive returns By STEPHANIE GARRY Alligator Staff Writer smgarry@aIIigator.org If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then UF officials have nothing but praise for Duke, Yale and the University of North Carolina. UF officials created an investment corporation in the style of these top schools after deciding that UF's $800 million endowment had outgrown its management. They even snagged a former Duke investment managE? to head the company. "[Duke has] historically been one of the Top 3 endowments in the country, and we're trying to mirror their success," said Peter Landauer, chief operating officer of the corporation and investment manager at the UF Foundation. The corporation now handles-the endowfhents of the UF Foundation, the Research Foundation and the Athletic Association, plus money waiting to bemused by the university, totaling more than $1 billion. Since the goal is to spend only what the endowment generates, the more the corporation's investments return, the more the university can spend on professorships and scholarships. "The university decided. .that we needed more full-time management for our investments," said Paul Robell, UF's vice president for development and alumni affairs. "Other universities were doing better than we were in terms of investment returns." The company recently celebrated its six-month mark with investment returns of 7.5 percent on the endowment. That's slightly higher than the 7 percent benchmark typically used. The risk, Landauer said, is if the corporation happens to hire bad investment managers. "The university decided. that we needed more fulltime management for our investments." ,Paul Robell UF vice president "We're not sitting on a billion dollars here and picking stocks," he said, adding the managers will choose where to invest. "We're well diversified. That's how we try and minimize the risk." Until the company reaches its first birthday, its board of directors and prospective donors won't be able to judge how well the endowment is performing compared to other universities, but Robell was hopeful that having a separate entity to invest it will encourage donors to give to the university. "I think it'll be very much of an attraction for potential donors," Robell said. "You've got to have a performance record." Wall paints diverse picture By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer Itaulbee@aIligator.org Armed with paintbrushes and markers, some students are combating stereotypes while turning heads and raising eyebrows. Since Monday, the Inter-Residence Hall Association's Writing on the Wall Project has encouraged students walking through Turlington Plaza to paint cinderblocks with the slurs and generalizations they have encountered. Today is the last day to contribute a block for the wall. The cinderblocks 'articulate stereotypes of all kinds. "Hypocritical Christians," "Spic," "Nerd," "All blacks look the same," and "Frat guys only want 1 thing," read just a few. Next week, a mason will use the blocks to construct a wall 40 feet long and nine feet high on the Plaza of the Americas. The wall will be torn down Friday, symbolizing the destruction of barriers, said Kevin Parekh, a member of the IRHA project committee. "It's not only a mental thing, but physical also," he said. Parekh said students have responded well to the project. Some initially are offended by the slurs, he said, but once the concept of the project is explained, most are impressed. Ryan Feinberg, an environmental science senior, painted two bricks for the wall. One reads, "10 billion animals On slaughtered for food each year." CampUs "I think it's a good way to raise awareness," he said. While some of the stereotypes represented on the bricks are not always explicitly stated, they still exist under the surface in people's mentalities, and it is important to remind people of that, he said. "And it's a very creative and artistic and visual way to do it, I think," he said. UF Student Body Vice President Jennifer Puckett created the project in 2002. At the time, she was president of the Inter-Residence Hall Association, and hoped the project would show students how diversity affects everyone. UF RESEARCH Study bites mosquitoes THE DISCOVERY MAY HELP CONTROL DISEASE SPREAD. By LAUREN RESSLER Alligator Contributing Writer UF researchers are one step closer to controlling the population and dangers of disease-bearing mosquitoes, after discovering a group of nutrient amino acid transporters in the gut of a mosquito. By affecting the way mosquito cells absorb nutrients, scientists hope to block these nutrients from being passed on to other species such as humans. "Florida mosquitoes are a big problem," said Dmitri Boudko, assistant professor at UF's Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience and lead author of the study. "Based on this study, we can try to control populations of. mosquitoes and make control safe for other species." Many of the insecticides developed to reduce mosquitoes, such as DDT, not only act on a mosquito's nervous system but also on those of humans. These insecticides also negatively influence the environment. Other insecticides such as mosquito toxins are costly to manufacture or, like vaccinations, only target one main insect-borne disease. Boudko said the discovery will lead to more sophisticated strategies to protect humans and agriculture through cheaper, safer and more environmentally friendly means. "A mosquito is very efficient," Boudko said. "They can increase their body weight by 300 times in a few days." Because of a mosquito's efficiency, Boudko said a genetic approach must be taken to combat against the insect's hazards. By targeting a mosquito's amino acid transporters and inhibiting its genetic make-up, UF researchers hope to create more efficient pest-control tactics. S A L E Hart's Discount Furniture TwiSet.$29 Full Set.$169 Your STUDENT HEADQUARTERS Queen Set.$189 526 N. MAIN STREET352-373-5090 vs. Ole Miss' Sunday, Jan. 23rd @ 3:00 PM Take a Kid to the Game Day! Enjoy inflatable games and the Junior Gator Intro Tunnel! Visit Gatorzone.com for more information. First 1,000 fans receive a FREE mouse pad courtesy of ALLTEL! Visit Gate, i for more information. Pmny ath ad-bildiiqayrving wematn9ian-dT= -tnadd~ the 55AA834-GATOPTh npmh and tn, aaicd mn,y--alithe Floda Reay secet 80-55-8771 (155). I Aplogram presented by the Reltz'Union WENM ,, 4 t teRETZUNION Fr.43 A ys:.30r&Am2 Ai Restz Union Gametoom J A Southwest Rec. 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10, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY JANUARY 21, 2005 ON CAMPUS Volunteer fair encourages student philanthropy By DAN ONEY Alligator Contributing Writer Students turned out in droves to the Volunteer Organization Fair at the Reitz Union Colonnade on Thursday. The fair was organized by UF's Office of Community Service. The OCS shares partnerships with nearly 200 volunteer organizations from around Gainesville, as well as chapters of national organizations. Participating groups ranged from the local Teen Volunteer Network to the nationally renowned Habitat for Humanity. "We're basically trying to connect students with organizations that interest them," said Megan Hoot of OCS. "At the fair, students can browse through, learn about and connect with groups that interest them." Turnout, which reached, the thousands according to the OCS, was higher than prior volunteer fairs due to the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia. "With any disaster, there is a heightened sense of community awareness," Hoot said. "Between 10 percent and 15 percent of campus volunteers each year. "We're basically trying to connect students with organizations that interest them." Megan Hoot UF Office of Community Service We just hope to build upon and expand that great tradition." "I was just walking by," advertising senior Naomi Celmo said, "and wanted to see what other volunteer opportunities were out there. I always figured I should share with other people." Celmo met Sharonelle Astorga of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. "The one-on-one mentoring program allows volunteers to feel like they've helped someone. They feel like they are truly giving back," Astorga said. The Boggy Creek Camp, a branch of the Hole in the Wall Gang, sent its representatives to find volunteers to help chronically ill children in weekend or weeklong camps. "The kids are really inspirational," said camp representative Katie Rozofsky. "They are happy just to enjoy life. It is really magical." 4 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" an acting and performing tour de force, funny .hugely entertaining." T~n h ininhai Ps A P A R T M E N T S -1,2 3 "WOMOUT Room SAuuA 700 SW 62No BLVD. 352-371-8009 BEOROOM PL.N .NNIs COuRTS LAUNRo WWW.LAKEWOOOV1LLAS.COM swfMMN Poet GAZtO Pem WkCCMEt Unplugged Chet Barton, a senior biology student, plays his guitar and sings while sitting against the "potato" sculpture situated in Turlington Plaza. Barton said he hates to sing inside, and tries to get outin public as much as he can, despite the recent cold weather.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 200511 ALLIGATOR, 11 Bill .iflms at l.e penalt "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" PUBLIC sAFETY Markets shoplifted A Gainesville man was.arrested Wednesday for a series of supermarket thefts involving about $1,500 in stolen merchandise, Gainesville Police Department reports state. Police say Jason William Gill, 25, accompanied by Chasity Dawn Eagan, 27, and Gary Lynn Bradshaw, 49 and still at large, entered the Publix at 125 S.W. 34th St. on Jan: 14 and proceeded to pocket over $1,200 in goods. Among the items were razor blades, over-thecounter medications and various food products. About four hours later, Gill, of 2603 S.W. 13th St., and Bradshaw walked into the Winn-Dixie at 3501 S.W. Archer Road and swiped containers of Prilosec, a heartburn medication, as well as additional razors and food including steaks and Coronas, reports state. -Carrying overflowing baskets of merchandise, the two men proceeded to exit through a rear fire door, setting off an alarm, police said. The store's losses were in excess of $300, Winn-Dixie managers said. Both incidents were recorded by surveillance cameras. Gill said he and his accomplices stole the items to resell them for cash. He admitted his actions were wrong and wished to take full responsibility for them, police said. Gill has been charged with grand theft. WOMAN STABBED IN BRAWL OVER MAN: A fight between two women over the same man led to stitches for one and jail time for the other Thursday afternoon. Prompted by a phone call from Markesha Mulberry, 21, to "fight" over Leon Watkins, Nicole Shaw, 24, drove to a residence at 2216 N.E. 181 Place, located in unincorporated Alachua County, Alachua County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Jim Troiano said. Once there, Shaw drew a knife, stabbing Mulberry repeatedly in the upper torso. It was only when witnesses and a male companion traveling with Shaw intervened that the attacker was subdued, Troiano said. Shaw then fled to the Lake Butler area, where she was apprehended by Union County Police. Shaw has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Mulberry's injuries are not lifethreatening, Troiano said. -MEGAN V. WINSLOW are you experiencing any of these A GYN physician in your area is currently seeking women, ages 18 and older, to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational medication Por vaginal yeast infection. Qualified participants will receive a study-related medical evaluation and study medicine at no cost. A pp smear will be performed at no additional cost if you have not had one within the past year. Reimbursement for time To Learn More Call: Florida MdclResea'ch division ofsoutaesem integrated Meial, PA Protect yourself against AIDS. Belhi DA-ice www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com 384-9200 NEED EXTRA VACATION MONEY FREE DENTAL SCREENING Get Paid$150 per procedure tor patients who qualify & participate as a patient in the upcoming dental licensing examination. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 314-8131 IN BIG LOTS & ASHLE S FURNITURE SHOPPING CENTER, MUST BE 18 YO NOT PREGNANT AND CAVE AT LEAST 2d NATURAL TEETAH pup ACPTE DNO011217 2442 N. MAIN ST. MN ,MAIN ST. I N.W. 23 TIME A RIP-OFF SAVED YOU MONEY? 1 It can happen EVERY DAY if r you tear out Alligator coupons! F We're Begging for people who have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only you can be paid to help save lives. Eam up to $975* in 3 months! 4 i i 2 Nor I Ma ret Ga in os 3d601 35'2-743 Bring this ad in for a $5 bonus on your first donation. THE ASSAULT BEGINS 1.19! Regal Cinemas BUTLERPLAZA 14I 3 101 SW 35th Street 800-ANDANG #15
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12, ALLIGATOR S FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 S mdnia Jan. 23 Church with Nu Delta Gamma & Nu Alpha Lambda Jesus Peopne Life Cheanging Church, 10:30am Jan. 30 Church with Iota Phi Theta & SISTHUS, Inc. Abiding Faith Ministtes, 11am The Bind that Holds Us Together Reitz Union, 6pm Feb. 6 Church with Phi Beta Sigma & Zeta Phi Beta Abiding Faith Ministies, I lam Super Bowl Party Orange and Tre w, 6pm Jan. Z4 Ebony Is. "The Set", 11am Our Home is your Home IBC, 11am Jan. 31 Ebony Is. "The Set", 1/am What is Black History Month? Location TBA, 6pm Feb. 7 Ebony Is. "Tbe Set' 11am The Truth About AIDS Location TBA, 7pm Jan. L Youth Empowerment Series Black on Bt A/achua Counv Regional "You Don't Detention Cene; 1pm IBC, 7pm Black Male Think Tank Reitz Union 361-63, 7pm Feb. 1 Youth Empowerment Series. E astside rHigh School, 4P Rosewood: How Far Have We Really Come? Location TBA, 6pm Feb. 8 Youth Empowerment Series PhoeniX Comnunity Ctr 4pm. Speaker: J.L. King GrandBallron, 7pm Ebony Is. "The Set", 1 "Minoriti< How Our I Our Prese: Location 7 PA, Ebony Is. "The Set", Ebony M2 Location a In the Bla Location 7 2005 .h .lhaPiFeb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Church wit Aappy Paeties a Alpha & Al pha P h Happy Valentine ay Speaker: Afeni Shakur & Student Alt ~Alphall q A lpha 4 Kp Alpa Jasmine Gu Career Nigi N ational Society of Black J n A eAErson nAtt 8th Atnnual I En1)gineers Famifly Reunion ieni N01-th [,IZ711COange al ciB I ti l nf o thLnu, 12/un Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 2 t Church with Progressive Apollo Night Empowerment Series Jam + Just Black Men 1/1l SIMInt Cler. 7Pi L nation 7B 4pm 4nge &Bn AI/nda Pi/h Minis lensta ABFS Talent Show Document Location T84 (,t Discussion
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 13 TH. F Jan. 21 Opening Ceremonies: Presenting the Elements Rion Ballroom, 9pm. Jan. / Ebony Treats -IBC, IuIam Youth Empowerment Series Alnhua Coun/y Regional Del ation Center, 41t7n Speaker: Ricky L. Jones Grand Ballroom, doors upen 7pm Jan. Z2 Black Student Black Leadership' Conference E person Hall, 9:3nam Black Card Part II Uma fled 7raining Center I lam Jan. 2c Tribute to the Caribbean Location TBA, 7pm Feb.2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 tSeries Black (Inter) Nationalism, Youth Empowerment Ser'es Civil Rights & the Illusion An Ebny Kid's Day I'm Eastside H igh SchooL 4pm of Equality -TBI,, 5;m TB APherson Pak I Iam n America: Black Male Extravaganza Snoop Dogg Concert An Ebony Production t Defined Uimv. Auditorumn doors C 'one Cr o m Easteide 1i3gh School 7pm open 6:3 open Get Crunk OFFICIAL After Party Krimson Krush 7P Location TB4, lopm Location TBA, M pm Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. I Fb.1 Youth Empowerment Series Black Fest Greek Fest Im Phonix Community C r.pm "The Set", 12pm Reitz Union North Lawn, i Iam uerade BSU "Fashion X-CLUSIVE" The Ebony Comedy Series Florida Invitational Step Show Time TBA it-z tmon Gmtn Ballxm4 Reit Union North Lawn, 7pm Stephen C. O'Connell Ctr, ground doon apentiSO / doon open at 6pm 1, 7pm Feb. 16 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 ii Association Ebony Treats, TBA Back in the Days Gospel Choir Extravaganza Jesus & the Hip hop Prophets Reit Union Rion Baloon, 9pm Univrsity Audiurin, 7pm Xa1/ 7pm Loation T'RA, 6pm ,I PoetryNight Jazz Reception 9/n Bara iNhlseun, 7pm i Feb. 24 Ebony Study Break ~ "7> I -ZS Feb. 23 Screening & om -9I
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All persons are hereby informed that al! dwellings advertised-are available on an equal opportunity basis. s All employment opportunities advertised herein are subject to the laws which prohibit discrimination in employment (barring legal exceptions) because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, age, or any other covered status, -This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through the type of advertising that is know as "personal" or 'connections" whether or not they actually appear under those classifications. We suggest that any reader who responds to that type of advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information. -Although this newspaper uses great care in accepting or rejecting advertising according to its suitability, we cannot verify-that all advertising claims or offers are completely valid in every case and, therefore, cannot assume any responsibility for any injury or loss arising from offers and acceptance of offers 5)goods and/or services through any advertising contained herein.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 IN ALLIGATOR, I For Rent For Rent FbrRent For Rent For Rent unfurnished unfurnished nfuished unfurnishedl unfurnished Want more? Free even! 4BR 2.5 $1020 -Only 1 left Spacious floor plan -alarm -tennis mww.pinetreegardens.com Free UP parking -376-4002 ___ 1-4 4-20-71-2 BIG VALUE, SMALL PRICE 2BR TH $639 inc W/D, alarm, park free@UF Pets welcome, Daily Specials! Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111 4-20-71-2 Pine Rush Apartments 1&2 BR apt homes starting @ $429/mo $150 deposit. Aug & Sept Free! 375-1519 4-20-71-2 HOUSE -Walk to UF! Spacious 3BR house avail now! Wood floors, huge screen porch MUST SEE! Great Value! Open wkends 372-7111 4-20-71-2 More for less, FREE even! 2BR/2BA -Only $680 Pool -bus route -alarm -tennis Pet perfectFree Stop by and see us -376-4002 4-20-71-2 1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA $525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals, W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF. 332-7700. 4-20-71-2 1BR & 2BR/iBA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasherceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 1-31-92-2 ALREADY SICK OF YOUR ROOMMATE? SPECIAL DEALS AT SUN KEY 376-6720 4-20-71-2 ***LIVE IN LUXURY*** HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3 Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab Pets welcome*Private dog park Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801 Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups & DW, 1 BR/1 BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2 Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft 1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070. 4-20-71-2 HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, Ig screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. 4-20-71-2 Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave. 373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2 CLOSE TO SHANDS & UF! 3 BR 2BA, Washer/dryer, lawn svc, terrazzo floors, $1000/rent, 3811 SW 20th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.comn 1-21-29-2 One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 1-29-25-2 SUPER CUTE! 2BR 2.5BA TH, fireplace, dining room, washer/dryer, $700/rent, 2327 SW 73rd Terrace Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2 1 MONTH FREE RENT 20 steps to class! 1&2 BR apts avail Aug on special from $310/person. Lofts, Ig closets & TONS of amenities! Call 376-6223 TrimarkProperties.com 4-21-71-2 7 steps to UFI Going fast! Huge all-inclusive furnished townhouses Free elec, cable, ethernet! Individual leases & roommate matching. From $428/m 372-3557 TheCourtyards.net 4-2071-2 Apartments Available Now All Florida Areas; All Major US Cities Browse our listing FREE WWW.SUBLET.COM 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2 *8 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 2BR/1 BA apt. Carpet, cent H/AC, $500/mo 375-8256 4-20-70-2 Have Roommates? 3BR/2BA House $950 Only You? 18/1 BA House $450 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 So Close to Campus Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. $400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. 2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 3734423 or online at www.maximumre.com 8-15-95-2 PET'S PARADISE, no app/pat fee. tmnhm.2BR/1 .BA privacy fence, modern appliances/fans, WD hkups, 1000 SW 59th Terr. Pvt owner, please leave detailed message. Other units avail. $425/mo 331-2099 2-3-20-2 SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some units SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-3312099 2-3-20-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW I st Ave Located right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Call 352-376-4493 or visit www.theleasingconnection.com 3-31-56-2 2BR/1BA Duckpond area house. Cent H/A, W/D, DW, large yard, prefer grad students. Pets OK $780/mo 850-529-7069 2-3-20-2 ***CASABLANCA EAST*** BR/2.5BA Townhouse, close to UF, Student's dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D incl. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 1-31-17-2 DOWNTOWN Avail immediately. month-tomonth ok. 2BR/1 BA apt. Newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK, close to Shands, UF & library. $650-715/mo. Call 262-1351 1-31-17-2 3BR across from UF Avail Fall, From $385 per BR. -Vaulted ceilings, laundry, Breakfast bar, pets ok. Open WEEKENDS 371-7777 4-20-69-2 WOOD FLOORS at UF 1&2 BRs avail Fall Pets ok, some w/ W/D OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 www.ufhome.com 4-20-69-2 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUS Luxury -Opposite Library West! Beautiful 2BR/2BA.all amenities LOOKING GLASS APTS Call 376-1111 or Come by 111 NW 16th St. #1 4-20-69-2 rn.q Immaculate 3BR brick home easy walk nor from UF library with large fenced yard quiet, safe, NW neighborhood. Cent H&. fireplace, Ig Fla rm, wood floors, W&D, A[ secur, nice kitchen, dishwasher. 1617 N 7th Pl. $1450/mo. Call Tom @ 215-4990 Bill @ 561-307-3690 1-31-16-2 Avail Now! Nice 2BR/1BA apt close to L & convenient to everything. On bus rout pets ok. $400/mo. Call Richard @ 371-43E 1-21-10-2 2BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or U All new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No sm pets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St 10th Ln. $600/mo 3-7-38-2 6 MONTH LEASE! 2BR/1.5BA Duplex, walk to UF, CH/AC, $495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-953 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2 DOWNTOWN LOCATION! 3BR/2BA Wood floors, fireplace, living & dining room Den, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2 CUTE NW HOUSE 2BR/1 BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, $750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2 CHEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/m 5320 NW 20th Court Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952 www.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 1-21-9-2 WALK TO UF Studio $335/mo 1BR $400/mo 2BR $695/mo Gore-Rabell Real Estate, Inc. 378-1387 www.gore-rabell.com 4-20-68-2 Classifieds.ge.
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16,. ALLIGATOR U IRIDAYJANUARY 21, 200,5 For Rent For Rent .Sb7ese RFommtes Rlommat unfurnIshed unfurnished Subeases R mo a ROOMMATE NEEDED Best offer 1 BR in 3BR/2BA house. Want grad/mature student 352-262-5860 1-2510-2 Clean 3BR/2BA, double garage, fireplace, wood floors & new carpet. $975/mo at 2534 NW 52rd Pl. GREENTREE REALTY 3174392 1-25-10-2 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, all pets ok. $650/ mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323. 1-26-10-2 House on Suwannee River w/clear spring in backyard, Belle FL. 3BR/2.5Ba, W/D hkups, scr porcn cent H/AC, quiet neighborhood, ig yard w/trees, fenced. $800/mo 376-0080 1-26-10-2 Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neighborhood, 1000 sq ft, tile firs, spacious, lvg/dining rm, W/D hkups, pvt patio in bkyrd, near UF, 1824 NW 10th St. 376-0080 1-2610-2 *AVAILABLE NOW* 2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE 3BR/2BA HAILE HOUSE 2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE 6654106 CHARLENE 1-26-10-2 Need One More Guy to share Ig 4/2 w3 other guys. Completely remodeled kit, liv rm, W/D & game room w/wet bar. $250 + sec 332030 or 514-6180 1-21-7-2 **1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL** NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, pain 3BRover 1100 sq ft O $650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sqft 0 $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $30 off deposit 0 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/4BR -LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse, fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.5BA only $850 4BR/3BA only $1099 Close to UF in SW Beautiful/quiet 0 376-2507 4-20-63-B 3BR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe. Tile floors, Berber carpet, all appliances Ind. Privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 2159987 2-14-21-2 SEROIUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/2BA house, 2 car garage in brand new subdivision close to UF & SFCC. All appliances $1-300/mo Negotiable based on length of lease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2 WOODLAND VILLAS 1 MONTH FREE on 2BR Units Starting at $760/mo Gated community. Mon thru Fri 1 to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm 5950 SW 20th Ave 332-3022 1-24-5-2 DOWNTOWN STUDIO/GARAGE APT. $330. Available Feb. Also LAKEFRONT 2BR/2BA, central. $980. Clal 373-6551 leave message 1-25-5-2 1 BR w/pvt gated courtyard. Small quiet complex located at 3320 SW 23rd St. Starting @ $380/mo. Pets arranged. Call 377-2150. Please leave a message. 2-2-11-2 Threesomes Welcome! All the space you need only $1050 Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100 4-20-60-2 2 people to sublet a 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in Hidden Lakes. $860/mo ind cable & internet. No lease transfer fee! Avail immed -July 30. Sign by Feb 1st to get 1BR of furn free! 954234-7678 1-28-7-2 Studio Apt. Walk to campus. Refrigerator, W/D provided. Avail Immed. $540/mo. Water included. Call Nancy 904-824-8192 1-27-5-2 Spacious 2BR/1 BA. in historic twnhm. Walk downtown. Wood floors, new kitchen, W/D, cent A/C, ceiling fans, no dogs, large backyard. Move in Feb 26th. $620/mo. $400 sec. dep. Call 338-1248 2-1-8-2 Female roommate to move in ASAP 2BR/ 1 BA apt. at Picadilly. $325/mo + 1/2 utilities. $0 sec dep. Move in now, Jan freely 352377-2706 Denisse. 1-31-7-2 Haile Plantation -Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce 246-3690 2-25-26-2 **Great 2BR/1 BA Condo** 1000 sq ft, 2 story, open floor plan. Fenced backyard for pets. W/D, DW. Short & sep leases naval! $600/mo 352-258-8481 1-275-2 5bleases 2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside @ University. Includes cable, utilities, W/D. Living rm furn. Call Irvin (352)379-2926 emailicheng@bellsouth.net $450/month 1-27-20-3 Apartments Sublets & Roommates All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3 Sublease 1 BR/1 BA on SW 34th. Lease ends 5/31/05, deposits paid by me, pets welcome, access to pool & gym. $425/mo. 262-8725 1-21-10-3 FEB FREE! COBBLESTONE 1/BR/1/BA in 2BR/2BA townhouse w/cable, W/D. Unfurnished. Avail immediately for spring or thru July. $474/mo + 1/2 utils. Call Lauren 407-719-2771 crzysxyfl@aol.com 1-24-10-3 Single Studio 2 blocks from campus. Rent $575/mo. Includes all utilities, internet and cable TV. More info at windsorhall.com. Call me at 240-899-2675. Available now. 1-24-10-3 1BR/IBA w/walking closet. Cobblestone Apts. LET'S MAKE A DEAL!! 904-753-3616 lv mssg. 1-24-10-3 BEST DEAL IN GAINESVILLE $350 for IBR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352318-5438 2-22-30-3 IBR/1BA in 3BR/3BA townhouse @ The Laurels. 24/hr gym, tanning, comp lab & morel Utils & HBO/Show incl. Rent $430/mo Nov. FREE. Call 222-3319 1-25-10,3 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** 2BR/2BA Apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets OK. $650/mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323 1-26-10-3 Cheap & 2 min to UF Avail May. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733. 1-28-10-3 ***ROOM AVAILABLE*** Live w/1 other person in 3/2 house. Priv bath. Fenced pack yard, wood floors & carpet, pool table & bar. $350/mo 727-743-4289 1-21-5-3 Awesome apt 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA @ Hidden Lake. enjoy your own, private room w/your own private bath & huge walk-in closet. Only min to UF. LET'S DEAL! Call Angie 352-213-8572 or 352-331-4400 1-28-10-3 Available now. 2BR/2BA in Woodland Villas on SW 20th. Jan rent paid. Lease exp Aug 05. Quiet, gated community. $672/mo. Please call 219-4918 or 332-9837 1-21-5-3 1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA Hidden Lake w/male roommate. 1-story villa w/small fenced yard. fully furn except BR. $449/mo: Available immediately. Lease ends Aug. Call 352-6853332 1-24-5-3 CLOSEST TO UF & CHEAPEST Studio apt, 2 blks N of stadium $335/ mo. Incl water & trash, perfect location! Avail 2/1. 352-335-0694, 772-332-3526 ufmystic@yahoo.com 1-28-9-3 Avail 2/7, Big 1 BR in duplex just behind Norman Hall. Walk to class. Hardwood floors. Feels like a house, not an apt. Call 256-8211. $550/mo FEB RENT FREE. 1BR DOWNTOWN! Hysteria Downs. Full amenities, quiet, overlooks creek, will pay sec. dep. $770/mo. Call 514-9262 1-31-15-3 Sublease 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA apt. Furnished. Females only. 4 blks to UF. Utils, cable & internet included. $450/mo 080. 941-320-9385, 941-378-1977 1-27-7-3 $650/1BR/Rent reduction on spacious downtown Apt. Perfect location. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, balcony overlooking park, W/D. 2 min to campus. Pets welcome 5149262 2-1-10-3 1 BR apt for $350/mo OBO. Was $450/mo but need to move out of Florida to take job up north. Call Ty 514-2981 2-3-12-3 WINDMEADOWS sublease $500/mo neg. 1BR/IBA behind Butler Plaza. JAN FREE! Feb 1-July 30, 2005. Work-out room, laundry. Call 352-375-6381 2-1-10-3 SUBLEASEAvail Immediately! Fully furnished, all utils incl, cable, personal phoneline. $465/mo. 1 MONTH FREE. Lexinton Crossing on UF bus rt. Call 352271-1665. 1-26-5-3 1 BR/1 BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free parking across from UF. Rent ind water, sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo. Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481 2-16-20-3 1BR/1BA. Pine Rush Apts. Jan Free! Move in now. $399/mo. Lease ends 5/31/05. Keep sec deposit. SW 20th Ave. Call 332-7894 lv. message. 1-26-5-3 1BR/IBA Now avail -July $409/mo. Sunrise Apt. Unfurn, pool, laundry on site, 24 hr maintenance. No crazy parties! Nice place to study. Call 271-2624 1-24-3-3 F roommate needed for 1BR in 4BR/2BA. Close to campus at University Commons. Less than $400/mo for everything. Fully furn. Call Amy at 352-262-3662. No dep or fee. 1-25-4-3 2 people to sublet 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in Hidden Lakes. $860/mo incl cable & internet. No lease transfer fee! Avail immed -July 30. Sign by Feb 1st get 1BR of furn free! 954234-7678 1-28-7-3 **ROOMMATE NEEDED*** 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/3BA close to campus and restaurants. $343/mo + 1/3 util. Call Leah at 352-514-4428 anytime! 1-31-7-3 1 or both rooms in 2BR Downtown Apt. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF & Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351 1-31-7-3 Large 2BR/1 BA Avail now until May. Keep sec dep. $560/mo. Right next to University. Call Amanda or Chris 352-246-4708 or 352454-0839 1-27-5-3 SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA apt with study. Avail 3/1-7/31. Only $499/mo. Option to renew lease. Located SW 35th Pl. Call 352-2560501 1-27-5-3 Sublease Now-July 31, 2005 Sunbay Apts -2Br/1 BA $550/month -$200 deposit included Close to UF/On bus route 16 352-256-7831 or 305-467-5255 2-3-10-3 Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-20-71-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk to UF. Old house charm mith all amenities. Avail Nom. $400 -up. 352-538-21 filLv message. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils inci $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4 2BR avail to NS, F. Quiet 1600 sq ft home. Gated Plantation Oaks Country Club. W/D, furn living area, garage avail, wireless inet & cable. $400/BR + 1/3 utils. No pets. 954-6492690 1-31-22-4 Female student to join two females in nice 3BR house 3mi. from UF on bus rte, tile/ hardwood, fenced yard, $285/mo+ 1/3 GRU & internet, 381-5597 1-26-15-4 ROOM FOR RENT $350 + 1/2 utils. Call Eli ASAP 337-0427 1-24-13-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/prvt baths. cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Interenet ready. $375/mo each. 1 mo FREE. Call 352-4729778 1-26-15-4 WALK to UF 2 grad students seek NS roommate in luxury home. $400/mo Avail 1/5. Call 283-6279 '2-2-20-4 Sublets and Rooms Available All Florida Areas; All Major Cities Browse available Rooms FREEl www.METROROOMMATES.com 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-4 ROOMMATE WANTED IN BIG HOUSE CLOSE TO CAMPUS. $350-$450/mo. Call Jerry 352-745-1877 1-31-17-4 Walk to UF 1939 NW 5th Ave. Private BA, W/D, CHA, Dig, cable, wireless internet, flexible lease, 352-682-9342 1-27-20-4 LIVE IN LUXURY above Hooters & Starbucks. Lg master BR with BA. Stainless steel kitchen. Furnished condo. $649/mo. Call Anthony 337-1330 1-21-10-4 Mature students wanted for 2BRs in 3BR/ 2BA house. Near UF. $350 + 1/3 utils. Call Damon anytime @ 352-745-2199 1-21-10-4 Roommate 3/2 house on Glen Springs Rd. Pool, big yard, W/D, cable ethernet, garage, NS. $380/mo share utils. Call.Jake 352:3768099 or 239-564-0069 1-24-10-4 SPACIOUS 1 BR/1 BA apt in Haile Plantation. All inclusive $600/mo. Call Katie 871-5277 1-25-10-4 M/F NS Grad student/professional wanted to rent furn room in gorgeous new house 1.5 mi to Shands. Kitchen, LR, laundry $425+ utils 336-5450 or 954-646-1341 2-1-10-4 TREEHOUSE VILLAGE 1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA w/working professional. Avail 2/1/05. Gym, 2 pools, close to UF $320/mo + 1/2 util. Call Keith 264-0586, bseekid@yahoo.com 1-21-7-4 Avail NOW Great location 1BR/1BA in 3BR/ 3BA, washer and dryer, high speed internet, $308/mo +_.util. Females only, please call Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Lv message. 211-22-4 1BR in charming 2BR apt. Wood floors, walk to UF, female. $350/mo ind utils. ASAP 305781-0244 1-27-10-4 M or F roommate wanted to share 2BR/2BA Colonial Village apt. Must like pets, very nice, serious student $450/mo Mike 213-3340 127-10-4 Avail now. Share beautiful 3BR/2BA home on 2 acre lot. $475/mo utils incl. 850-685-0632 1-21-6-4 Looking for quiet clean person. 3Br/3BA furnished townhouse. Wood floors, washer/ dryer. $400/mo utils Ino. $200 deposit. Call 352-745-1552 1-31-11-4 Avail Spring/Summer. Female needed for newly remodeled 4BR/4BA University TerraceApt. Close to UF & Butler. Pool, great parking high speed internet, W/D & walk-in closet. $325 + utils. 305-479-0935 1-21-5-4 Needed: 1 Male roommate. GREAT FURNISHED HOUSE near campus. Pool table. $350/mo. Please call 352-333-8355/ Dixie days or 318-3198/AJ'1-24-5-4 M/F responsible student to share 3BR/2BA home in quiet NW area. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-303-6128 or 727-458-2737 1-24-5-4 Roommate 'needed to share beautiful 3/2 house in NW Gainesville., Fully furn, pets welcome, huge fenced yard, W/D, DW. Available immediately. Vicky at 386-7343080 1-22-5-4 1 BR in 2BR/1 BA apt. Pine Rush on SW 20th Ave. $250/mo + 1/2 utils. Common area furn w/TV, DVD player & cable. Room avail ASAP. Call 352-871-6456 2-1-10-4 Female only. for 3BR condo. $70/wk ino all. Near Millhopper. Pool, tennis, DSL. 352338-2891, 352-363-0143, 352-363-0144 1-25-5-4 *CLOSE TO UF/SFCC* F wanted to share 4BR/2BA house in NW G'ville w/large pool. $320 ind cable, phone, shi-sp internet. Must pay 1/4 GRU. $100 deposit. 1.5 miles to UF, on SFCC bus route. Call Renee 373-7627 1-26-5-4 Roommate wanted in BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA Rockwood Villas townhome. Fully furn, close to campus & Oaks Mall, W/D, wood firs, vaulted ceilings. $440/mo incl everything. Call Kristen 352-682-6861 1-25-4-4 44
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FRIDAYJAN1JlR 21, 20 A AY1:1 01 Roommates Real Estate FurnishingsElectronics Autos STUDENT ROOMMATE NEEDED in 3BR/ 2BA condo. Pvt patio w/room. $350/mo. Call Tina @ 352-331-1151 1-26-5-4 1 BR/1 BA available in Treehouse Village condo $325/mo for rent + 1/2 utilities. Amenities: bus route, W/D, pool, gym. Call 954-592-0814 1-21-2-4 Spacious 1BR with balcony & walk-in closet in 3BR/2.5BA townhome. 1-car garage, W/D, new appliances, 100" theater system, pooltable. Brand new gated community. No sec dept, pets welcome. $300/mo ledl utile. James 904-866-539 1-24-3-4 2 ROOMMATES NEEDED in spacious 4/2 HOUSE by law school. Master BR $450 or other BR $350 + utils. AD, W/D. Call 850510-4063 or 352-328-4633 2-2-10-4 Share nice NW condo in Blues Creek. $450/ mo utils incl No pets. Pool privileges. Call 334-2086 or 246-4743 1-25-5-4 ***FREE Jan rent*** ROOM in HOUSE on 2nd Ave by LAW SCHOOL! Waher/dryer, wireless internet firepplace, etc. Call 352-598-8118 1-31-7-4 Share 2BR Downtown apt. Newly remodeled. Close to Shands, UF & Library. $350/ mo. Month to month or longer lease okay. Pets okay. Call 262-1351 1-31-7-4 Female roommate needed. 2Br/2BA condo in Sparrow., Tower Rd. Private bath & balcony. Flat rate, month to month $375 incl uil. 352-359-2382 1-31-7-4 a Real Estate Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone. Please Call 373-Find 0usd-, Tni-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to Up Ex cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352538-2181 lv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition; Call Ed & Diane 352-373-2728 4-20-71-5 The Flavor of New Orleans comes to campus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums. 1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats, or view the University from your 3BR/3BA townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 3758256 4-20-71-5 ATTENTION INVESTORS/STUDENTS Almost new 2BR/2.5BA townhome for sale. $134,900. www.gatorhometours.com/4-0903 or call 352-219-9551 1-31-61-5 000$$$ FAST CASH 4 HOUSE $$$000 000 Holiday-broke blues? Sell me@000 OSO0qickly any house or refer 0000 0000 motivated sellers for fee! 06 0000 Call Buyers pm 219-0859. 0000 1-31-19-5 Townhome 2BR 1.5 BA fenced. Side-by-side refrigerator/smooth-top range/washer/dryer/ newer bus and UF/Shands. $94,900. Call Randy. 352-543-9598 or 543-6758 1-3119-5 OAKBROOK CONDO 1220 SW 16th Ave. 2BR/2BA, furn, W/D, pool, double closet. Clean, quiet. $125,000. Call 271-0101, leave message. 1-21-5-5 BEAUTIFUL 4bed/2bath home. Fireplace, screened porch, private lot. Convenient to Shands & VA. $185,900. Debra Oberlin, REALTOR, ERA Trend Realty 1-21-4-5 1999 TRIPLE WIDE, 4BR/2BA on 2 acres with pond. 20 min from Gainesville. Over 2000 sq ft. Priced below appraisal $112,000. You pay closing. Call for appointment 4753874 2-15-20-5 Furnishings BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-3727490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6 BED -FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice $399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6 BED -King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic -with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 420-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-2071-6 U "Copyrighted Material U Syndicated Content I Available from Commercial News Providers" U BEDROOM SET 7pc Cherry,. Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can deliver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can deliver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 SOFA, LOVESEAT, & CHAIR 100% Italian leather. Still new in boxes w/warranty. Cost $5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588 4-20-71-6 DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-2071-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell $199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets $490Qn sets $89OSingle sets $39OKing sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 Bedding close-outsOAll wrapped in plastic~twin sets $790full sets $1190Qn sets $1390King sets $1890student discounts apply04370 SW 20th Ave. 376-0953. We deliver. 4-20-71-6 BRAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS & BOX. Still in plastic. $240/ OBO. Please call 352-870-2602 1-25-5-6 bl leather couch $80, armoire $80, wood desk $50, Lazy Boy beige $50, nightstand $20, dining room table $35, radio $20. Everything must go! 305-775-7011 Annie. 1-25-5-6 Queen size bed $70, Ig dorm fridge $40, entertainment center large real wood $140, portable sewing machine $45, dresser $35, small desk $34. Call 335-5326 1-21-2-6 REMODELING SALE! Double beds, kigng beds, computer desk, chairs & lamps! Call 332-2346 1-27-5-6 Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek House/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/ unplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount. M/F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404. www.AComputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7 *G'ville Computer Repair Inc* Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-2071-7 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Complete residential & commercial support, networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 LAPTOP REPAIR Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 4-20-71-7 ComuIne 2192980 GATORNERD.COM -computer/laptop repair -networks, wireless, virus -we BEAT all prices! -home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 CHEAPEST REPAIR. Hardware, Software Goes above & beyond to insure a working' computer. 813-545-9580 1-21-5-7 DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S.Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 Bi cy cIeS S In the market for a new set of wheels or just looking to add a second to that collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds. NEW& USED BIKES FOR SALE Many to choose from IBest Prices in Townl SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 a: Fo r Sale PARKING: Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-5382181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10 PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer equipment. Professional cooking utensils. R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10 GET CHEAP TEXTBOOKS! Search 24 bookstores in I click! S&H and taxes automatically calculated. Try it today! http://www.bookhq.com 2-15-35-10 M ~ryCles, Mopeds ** SCOOTERS ** RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 4-20-71-11 Swamp Cycles Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more! Prices from $450 with 1yr warranty 534 SW-4th Ave. 373-8823 www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 03 SUZUKI SV 650 S. Excellent cond, mechanic kept. Fast. Fender elirn & wore. $4990 BO 386-801-483 1-25-10-11 Very cool, brand new canary yellow 60s style retro scooter! Goes up to 50 mph, 4 stroke engine, 1st $800 OBO takes it. Has 170 miles, includes matching full-face helmet. 352-264-1733 1-21-5-11 1999 KAWASAKI ZX-6 NINJA $3500/obo. tONY 941-320-9522. 1-24-5-11 2004 GEELY SCOOTER Perfect condition, never used. 49.5 cc, silver $650 OBO. Call Amanda 615-330-0133 1-25-5-11 FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL ORunning or notlO NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS Over 10 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSellOTrade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-20-71-12 **FAST CASH PAID** For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES Running or Not 1990 &'up only Call Ray 352-284-8619 4-20-71-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 ww.selectmotorcar.us 4-20-71-12 Best Cars e Lowest Prices www.39thaveimports.com 4-20-71-1212 .94 Del Sol Civic 5sp .$3995 96 Accord LX 4dr .$4495 97 Civic 2dr AT .$ 4995 99 Civic 4dr AT.$5995 GATORIDES. 318-0813 4-20-71-12 *HEADLINERS SAGGING?* **Power windows don't work?** On site available Call Steve 338-5142. 4-20-71-12 $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For listings 800-749-8116 ext 4622 1-3119-12 SUZUKI GRAN VITARA 99 Low mileage excellent condition: $8000 OBO. 352-256. 0054 1-24-9-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES Bring your W2 & drive home today. Casrcars as low as $1000. No credit check. Cal now 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES We finance anyone $2000 discount off fi nance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down & up!, Plus +++ 30 da: warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Ca! 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUZUKI GRAN VITARA 01 67k miles, 6 cyl, silver, runs great $6950. Cal 352-335-6337 1-28-10-12 91 HONDA CIVIC 4 DOOR, BLACK, EXCELLENT CONDITION, 130K MILES $1700 OBO. CALL 846-5978 1-21-5-12 2002 CHEVY BLAZER 2dr, 2WD, excellent condition, still under factory warranty. 23,900 mi, 4.3/6 cyl autc engine. Many extras. $12,500. Extended warranty avail. 372-8092 1-25-7-12 2002 BLACK HYUNDAI ACCENT OS 2 door, 43k miles, A/C, automatic, tinted win dows. Excellent condition. $5500/OBO. Car 358-219-5356 1-24-5-12 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE DE 2000 Dark green. Very clean, A/C, CD, 4 doors Excellent condition. -Low mileage, depend. able. Asking $6500. 352-392-4700 ext 1559' 1-25-5-12 Ford Thunderbird 1996 V8 107k mi blue' green, wel kept, drives well, all power. $3995 215-2039 1-25-5-12 01 NISSAN ALTIMA Excellent condition, sil. ver, fully loaded, CD, player, pwr everything A/C, cruise control, dual airbags. $8500 Alk"andro 352-622-7175, 352-843-3371 126-5-12 Acura Integra LS, 1995, 2dr, blk, good cond 120k, 5 spd-man, no AC, w/pwr everything moon roof, CD. Asking $3580 Call 332-715f or email moretexture@cox.net 1-27-6-12 1987 HONDA ACCORD LXI. 150k miles, 5-speed, manual shift, runs great, excellent gas mileage. $900 OBO Call 352-382-4653 (Jurgen) 1-24-2-12 iE Ul KWantedI~ LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS:'GOLD, DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13 Classifieds. Continued on next page.
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18, ALLIGATOR N FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 WanIted HelpWanted Help Wanted Help Wanted HIi,'ted On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @ Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St. Augustine Catholic Church. For more info call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area. 2-8-60-13 WANTED: LOCAL ARTISTS TO DONATE ARTWORK FOR CHARITY AUCTION. Theme should celebrate women. Email Erin: ufmcdonough@msn.com 1-28-10-13 Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving record, drug-free, pers ref. wwwcarrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care .Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Wll train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 Certified Nursing Assistant class. Home schooling, learn @ your own pace, time, & convenience, fast or slow. $200. 19 yr. exp. RN Lic #2523562 Call free 4 more info 1800-566-4913 4-20-71-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 420-71-14 Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/ Salesand IT needed for various positions. Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join our team! Learn more at www.gleimcom/ employment 4-20-68-14 University of Florida Survey Research Center 392-2908 ext. 105 $7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training Nights + Weekends Telephone Interviewing NO SALES Must work spring break. 408 W. University Ave Suite #106 4-20-71-14 $$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$ For gently used brand name Clothing/accessories & furniture $Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 420-71-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 3782442 or come in and fill out an application @ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14 BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14 SECRET SHOPPERS Needed for evaluations of Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters Flexible Hours, E-mail required Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254 4-20-71-14 AUDITORS for local growing inventory service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call 352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com 4-20-83-14 Spend your summer in a lakefront cabin in Maine. If you're looking to spend this summer outdoors, have fun while you work and make life long frinds, then look no further. Camp Mataponi, a residential girls camp in Maine has male/female summertime openings for Land Sports, Waterfront (small crafts, 'skiing, life guarding, WSI, boat drivers), Ropes Course, Tennis, HB Riding, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Cooking, Gymnastics, Dance, Photography, Group Leaders & more. Top salaries plus room/board & travel provided. ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED 1/27. Call us today toll free at 1-888-684-2267 or apply online at www.campmataponi.com 1-27-17-14 EARN $10/H R Nationwide mortgage lender has immediate sales positions avail for college students seeking professional work exp. No exp required, flexible hours. Apply in person btwn 5-9pm Mon-Fri at 1900 SW 34th St Suite 206 (2nd floor above credit union) Am4fterican ft FINANCIAL 2-11-2-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 1-31-19-14 DOMINO'S PIZZA World's largest pizza delivery company now hiring Delivery Drivers Pizza makers Phone order takers $9 -$14/hr All you need is a reliable car & a very positive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's locations in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the Ddepartment of Housing and Residence Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in his/her area of responsibilitiy, and supervise, develop, and direct-he staff'under his/her responsibility. The number of staff varies by area, as well as the number of residents living in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants develop and facilitates programming and resources for residence life staff. The Judicial Assistant works with various aspects of the judicial program. Applicants must be admitted to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12 hours, and have some organized group living experience. The beginning salary is $3,420 each semester based on 9.5 months of work. An on-campus apartment, fully furnished with all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable service is provided. Application deadline (for priority consideration): Friday, February 18, 2005. COntact Kathy Smith at the Housing Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14 Fall 2004 & Spring 2005 Graduates: Looking for a fast paced and exciting career. Selected candidates will ears $38,000 while in the District Manager Training Program. The Pantry, Inc. is seeking to fill four positions by the end of Spring 2005. Send resumes to jbennett@thepantry.com. EOE M/FN 1-5-1-14 "Copyrighted Material A b Syndicated Content Pd Available from Commercial News Providers" Attention Smokers! Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to participate in a study on decision making & smoking. If interested come to the psychology bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297 4-20-63-14 NEW YEAR, NEW WORK EXCELLENT PAY Flex schedules, sales/svc, great for students, all ages 18+, conditions apply. 335-1422 128-16-14 WANTED Energetic, serious, hard-working individuals to assist cusomers with high quality sporting goods merchandise. We're looking for the best Full and part time opportunities. No phone calls. Min 1 yr commitment. Lloyd Clarke Sports 1504 NW 13th St. 1-28-15-14 GET PAID TO PLAY the YMCA'is now accepting applications for the following postions: after school counselors, personal trainers, spin instructors, customer service staff, & program director. Apply in person @ 5201 NW 34th St. 1-21-10-14 Easily Make $1000/Day! Start earning within 1 hour! Limited Time! Act Now! http: //hop,clickbank.net/?marsmann/mmitums 1-21-10-14 SCHOOL: Part time Preschool/Kindergarten Spanish teacher, Part Time AA teacher & Substitute Teachers. Stop by 8505 NW 39th Ave to apply. 1-21-10-14 Driver wanted, PT, clean license req. Call Bryan or Greg @ Boston Seafood between 9-3 @ 335-7933 1-21-10-14 Hiring FT & PT person to assist event catering director. Positive, fun work environment w/office hours & off-site event hours. Skills include great attitude, ability to multi-task, affinity for fast-paced work environment ex cellent phone skills & enthusiasm for food, planning & customer service. Apply in person at Celebrations Catering 904 N. Main St. 1-21-10-14 Tumbling &/or gymnastic coach. Florida's leading gymnastics & youth sports facility is looking for motivated & energetic coaches to teach children beginner through advanced tumbling &/or beginner/intermediate gymnastics. Great facility, great staff, great pay 352-401-3663 1-21-10-14 COLLEGE STUDENTS HS, SENIORS/GRADS Good pay, flexible schedules, customer sales/svc, all ages 18+, contitions apply. Call 335-1577 1-28-16-14 $$$$$i$$$$$ $ $ Sign on bonus PART TIME WORK Great pay, ideal for students & second incomes, flex scheds, sales/svc, all ages 18+, conditions apply 375-1422 1-28-16-14 PEOPLE NEEDED ASAP in non call center. Very flexible schedule. Earn cash daily for PT/FT day & night shifts. Many positions available. 877-244-0810 1-24-10-14 Assistant mother for busy family, teenage children and a dog. Afternoons M-Th. 15-20 hrs/wk. Transportation, light housekeeping, laundry & light meal prep. Mature, responsible person with references. 335-1306. 1-19-7-14 FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from any location; internet connection required; send resume jobs@brainfuse.com 2-2-1514 SALES ASSOCIATES F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus. Weekdays & weekends. Friendly attitudes w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person 4021 SW 40th Blvd. 1-26-10-14 DANCERS WANTED Are you pretty? Dancers needed for private company. Great pay, flexible hours. Open 24 hrs. 352-3762800 1-21-7-14 SHOWCASE YOUR APPARENT PROPER'1HTY YA ADVERTISING 376-44 2 aligaor,
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 19 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted EDUCATION RETAIL STORE Needs part time help. Flexible weekday hours plus 2-3 Saturdays a month. Please bring in a resume to 2020 NW 6th St. 129-12-14 Growing company needs PT help. Bookkeeper Quickbooks exp only. Delivery & warehouse, website administrator, clean background check only need apply. Fax resume with salary req to 377-5595 2-1019-14 GREEN SPARROW Chinese Restaurant (Haile Plantation Village Center) now hiring FTIPT cooks, (Chinese speciality), kitchen helpers, cashiers, servers, delivery drivers. Call 871-5771 for appt1-27-11-14 Bright, enthusiastic, industrious workers wanted for toy/gift store. FT/PT Must be able to work weekends, breaks and holidays. Stop by for an application @ 1510 NW 13th St. 2-2-15-14 Family Housing and Single Graduate Student areas within the Department of Housing and Residence Education is looking for 2-4 students or OPS employees to work in the village offices as Assistant 'Managers. Looking for individuals who can work 20hrs/wk and can work between 2-6pm Monday-Friday. For more informaiton on the Assistant Manager positions, please visit our website at: www.housing.ufi.edu/ villages, or stop by the Main Housing Office (corner of Museum Rd & SW 13 St. ) and speak with Mohammad Hussain. 1-21-6-14 "UO 0 Swim Instructor/Office Staff Seal Swim School now hiring energetic, fun, responsible individuals. PT/FT positions available. Competitive pay. WSI certification Feb. Lutz 813-948-7134; Tampa 813932-5455; North Pinellas 727-943-8782. www.sealswimschool.com 2-10-20-14 DRIVERS NEEDED gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 1-21-5-14 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowledge, customer svc. exp helpful. For more info call David 379-3663 1-21-4-14 STUDENT MGRS/ SUPERVISORS Start building or add to your resume! Studen managers and supervisors wanted for food svc jobs on UF campus. Pay $8-$10/hr based on exp. Apply at Gator Dining business office 1-21-5-14 PIZZA MAKERS Pizza makers needed. Fl great work environment. Gator Dining Services bu 21-5-14 Friendly, outgoing customer PT M-Sat. Ada's Clothes Re Shannon @ 284-2959 1-210 cc CD 0 0 0 p (U Lin.me 0) E I I I = a) = 0 0 a) U 0 = 1) 4 cc I Full time or part time sales agent needed. Flexible schedule, great job for student and recent grads! Earn an average $300 per day. First Horizon Merchant Services a Fortune 500 Company is looking or 3 sales agents in Gainesville area. Call 866-882-9600 or email gtrenfroe@fhms.com 1-28-10-14 CUSTOMER SERVICE rep wanted MS OFfice Experience required. Contact: Jackson Industries, 4001 Newberry Rd., E4, GVL or info@jacksonlc.com 1-28-10-14 BABYSITTER NEEDED in my home M-F 8am-3pm. Must have own transportation & references. $8/hr. 335-2564 1-21-5-14 Gourmbt Sandwich & Coffee Shop Need PT Cashire & Sandwich Maker Located 16 miles east of UF Call between 4PM to 7PM only Ask for Mike 352-475-9577 1-21-5-14 Earn Lot Of Cash while you train yourself for WEALTH! www. LifetimeOfProsperity.com 1-21-5-14 Premier Business System. Work From Any Location Up To $2000-$5000/mo. PT. Full Training! 888-574-9762;wwwmcbglobal.com 1-21-5-14 exible schedule, Seeking person to create top quality creative Please apply at webpage for local business. Work on own siness office. 1time & schedule at any location. Fee neg. Will pay cash. Email contact info & example of work/link to hustlerandbunton@aol.com service/cashier. 1-21-5-14 pair. Clal 5 STAR Pizza is now hiring pizza makers, 5-14 phone personnel & delivery drivers. Great pay, flexible hours. Closing drivers average over $100 per shift. Apply in person at 600 NW 75th St. 352-333-7979 1-28-10-14 PREMIER PRODUCTIONS, a young and dynamic Promotion/Marketing company, is hiring for the following positions: Full and part-time Sales Associates (experience desired). (Accouning Insernship (PAID) *Internships (business related). College credit avail. Graphic Design Internships. College credit avail. UF/SFCC students welcome. Greek Affiliation A+. Please fax resume and handwritten cover letter to 352-375-9994. 1-26-5-14 LINE COOKS & PIZZA MAKER Apply in person 2-5pm NAPOLATANO'S 606 NW 75th St. 1-21-5-14 NOW accepting applications for Resident Assistant, Apprentice Resident Assistant, and Residential College Advisor positions for the FALL 2005 Semester. Applications are available from every residence hall area office, and the Residence Life and Education office in the Department of Housing and Residence Education. Application deadline is 4:30 pm on Monday, January 24, 2005. For further information contact Kathy Smith at 392-2171 ext. 10139 1-24-4-14 TCBY now hiring assistant managers & employees for all shifts at all locations -Thornebrook Village, Archer & 34th and Newberry Square locations. Apply in person 4-20-62-14 TECH SUPPORT Looking for, enthusiastic team players to join technical support staff of growing software company. FT/PT available. Exp with Windows NT/2000, Linus/UNIX, HTML and Java preferred but not necessary. Please send resume to koziol@digi-net.com or fax to 352-333-1117 1-24-5-14 SALES CLERK $6/hr part-time. Call Sandy's Consignment Boutique. 372-1226 1-31-10-14 IVEY'S GRILL has openings for servers and kitchen staff. Shifts are from Tues thru Sun. 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. All positions are parttime. Apply in person @ 3303 W. Univ. Ave. Closed Mondays. 1-21-4-14 Work/study position on campus. Office asst. 15hrs/wk organized people-person,-competent in Word/Excel. Pay based on exp. Contact Jill or Jolie 392-7805 1-24-5-14 Multi-tasking receptionist needed. Students welcome. 9am-lpm. Apply in person 1703 N Main St. 1-21-4-14 DRIVERS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY Feb 12-14. Own car. Non-smoking. Apply 5416 NW 8th Ave. 1-21-4-14 Now hiring flyerers, $6.50/hr daily pay. Flexible hours, start ASAP. Experience preferred, fill application at California Chicken Grill ph#378-2442 1-25-5-14 Car cleaner needed. Must be over 21, responsible and have clean driving record. Apply in person only at Southeast Car Agency 39th Ave. 1,25-5-14 Now hiring servers, bussers. Must be availabel minimum 2 weekday lunch shifts. Apply in person On the Border 3100 SW Archer Rd. 1-25-5-14 Leasing Asst. Hiring for 2 apt complexes. Looking for someone that is mature, motivated & friendly w/a great personality. Afternoons & weekends req. Apply in person Stoneridge Apts. 3800 SW 34th St. DFWP 1-21-3-14 Earn $5-7/hr participating in research on human performance. Come by room 375 Psychology Bldg, UF campus, to apply 1-. 21-3-14 02B Kids searching for energetic and enthusiastic pre-school teachers for all 02B locations. Experience preferred, will train. FT/PT positions. Avail. Apply at any location. 2-8-15-14 Optometric Assistant -will train. Positions avail MWF 10-3 & 3-7. Must be avail for weekends. Please fax resume & cover letter to 333-9950 ASAP 1-25-5-14 Auto CAD, part time person, 7-10am daily. Other hours possible. $8/hr. Must be dependable & have good knowledge of basic Auto CAD. 1 mi to campus.Email: wells@ridgwaytruss.com or call Wells @ 219-1183 1-25-5-14 OPUS CAFE -COFFEE BAR Work @ a fast-paced coffee bar near campus. Searching for a dependable student to work between 18-24 hrs/wk. Morning & afternoon weekday shifts available. Call Tim @ 352-332-4577 for more info. 1-24-3-14 Barn help: Part time afternoon feeder needed for horse farm. Must be reliable and have prior experience. Please call 472-7711 1-24-4-14 Office Manager Trainee for small medical office. Bachelor or Master's Degree in business/accounting or health care management to learn all aspects of medical office management including accounts payable/ receivable, insurance and personnel. Experience desirable. Full time w/.excellent salary and benefits. Will consider part time until5/05. Fax resume to 352-332-2966, Attn: Julia. 2-2-10-14 KOTOBUKI Now hiring positions for sushi, kitchen, servers. Full time, part time, guys, gals. No experience required. 1702 West University. Ave. 1-21-2-14 AMAZING SUMMER at PA coed children's overnight camp. Men & women wanted for all activities and counselor positions. Nursing positions available too. Good salary. Internships available. We provide campers with a safe quality experience that will stay with them forever. Let usdo the same for you. Visit website, www.campnockamixon.com to schedule on campus interview for February 17th. 1-21-2-14 NANNY fo care for 4 yr old in my home 3 days a week. 6:30 -9:00am and 3:00 -8:00 pm. Refs required, background check. Call 271-0840. Lv Mssg. 1-26-5-14 CASH Tired of sifting around w/out it? Sit here & make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF students to reaise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105 NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom Building 105, or call 392-7754 for more info. 4-20-63-14 MARY POPPINS: Where are you? FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk 4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp. Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-3714 PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED. Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 NANNIES -MORNING SHIFT Several positions availabel for Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 PT warehouse & event supervisors. Nights & weekends. Great for students. Apply in person -football stadium, concession office next to Sportship, South Endzone. 2-2-10-14 Financial Analyst wanted to crunch #'s, create spreadsheets/pro formas. Must know excel, NPV/IRR. FT preferred. Fax resume, salary requirements 336-5778 or nail ncoll ier@teamparadigm.com 1-21-2-14 Childcare provider (PT) -Nurturing person needed to care for five year old child two days a week from 2:30 -6:00 pm (Mon & Wed or Thurs) Need good references, reliable trans. Call 332-3739, lv mssg. 1-25-4-14 WANTED: Energetic student -likes to help others. High school or college track & field exp. to help coach little league track & field. Excellent opportunity for community service hours + you get to help children. Please contact me 332-5626 1-27-5-14 WANTED: INTERNET PROGRAMMER -Any or all of the following -ASP/database/ web/Winsock API for short-term project in G'ville. Call Jun Consulting Group. 336-9607 2-3-10-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No experience necessary. For more info call 386-462-9301 2-3-10-14 Looking to make easy $$? Sell book that sells itself. Flexible schedule. Unlimited $$ potential. Contact: fpoliack2@comcast.net 1-27-5 14 CRUISE LINE Entry level on-board positions available. Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round, 941329-6434 2-17-20-14 Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch Hand-lettering, PT a few hrs/wk. Close to UF. Short resume. Reply -P 0 Box 286, Gainesville, 32602 1-28-6-14 PROMOTER NEEDED Upscale Night Club 359-5408 1-25-3-14 Finance company needing office assistant & collections associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 2-17-20-14 PT office help for psychology practice 3-7pm M-F. General office duties: phones, filing & scheduling. Fax resume to 352-338-7710 1-25-3-14 CARPET CLEANERS No experience necessary. Part time. Must have driver's license.-Call 318-0964 1-211-14 Services AA STORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x6 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-20-71-15 IMPORTAUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830 www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15 Classifieds. Continued on next page.
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.0, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 Services Services Services Health Services Health Services ]YPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve mem)ry & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. :ast life regression. Learn self-hypnosis. ow Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPH, qGH certified 379-1079. 4-20-67-15 ** GATOR MOVING & STORAGE ** !,ocal and long distance moving. Free Estimates One item or a housefull. FL Reg # IM19 Call Now! (352)374-4791 800-797-6766. l-20-71-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility Call for a free workout 330-2100 -20-71-15 ** BELLY DANCE ** Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio For Fun & Fitness 384-9200 www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com -20-71-15 ORSE BOARDING -peaceful -spacious '0 acres -ring-arena -round pens -expeenced help -12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627. Dwner_ on premises -35+ yrs exp. Lessons "vail. 4-20-71-15 MOSSWOOD FARM Come ride with us! Great Farm Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction. 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'rerequisite for EMT/Paramedic includes healthcare provider CPR 192-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu 3-2412-15' **Lifeguard Training" Red Cross certification includes CPR professional rescuer/first aid Classes start now 392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu/cpr 4-4-49-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 12x12 airy, bright & matted stalls. 250'160' riding ring, round pen & jump paddock. Lessons available. 30 manicured acres, 40 stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security. everglade-equestrian.com 352-591-3175 1-28-5-15 Another Saturday night without a date? Read The Alligator. ***TAEKWONDO*** 30 Day Trial Membership Free Men 0 Women 0 Children 352-375-0700 www.protkd.com 40-20-59-15 .Health Ser vices All Women's Health Center ABORTION Free Pregnancy Test RU-486 Available 378-9191 www.abortiongainesville.com 4-20-71-16 THE TRUE YOU! Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks Only $99! 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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21,2005 N ALLIGAr, 21 Typing Services Personals Cjonnections EntertainmenL& u SAME DAY SERVICE: transcription, typing, apps. Desktop pub: brochures, newsletters, flyers, ads, logos. Resume service -17 yrs exp. -24 hr turnaround. New phone #Connie 271-2677 1-25-5-17 S Personals Anonymous HIV Antibody Testing Alachua County Health Dept. Call 334-7960 for app't (optional $20 fee) SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES University Opticians 300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480. 4-20-71-18 GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! 1800 Gun Inventory Over 500 handguns in stock Buy, Sell, Trade or Repair. Reloading Supplies 466-3340 Harry Beckwith, Gun Dealer 4 mi. South of G'ville on 441 4-20-71-18 *Family Chiropractic* Since 1977. Two blocks from U.F 373-7070 4-20-71-18 =-m m II 11 0 0 *M 0 I I I I I I M 0 SC 0 (D CD R T1 Cs P< ~CD C Cs *0 0) V. Cs 1. For Rent: Furnished 14. Help Wanted 2. For Rent: Unfumished -15. Services 3. Sublease: House/Apt -16. Health Services 4. Roommates __ 17. Resumes/Typing Services 5. 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If you find something, call the Alligator at 373-FIND and we'll place a free "Found" ad for you in this section (Offer does not apply to "Lost" ad.) Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. LOST PET TORTOISE: near Appleby's on 13th St. Please call Jeremy if hound. 352-256-7871 1-26-5-25 FOUND: SMALL DOG with a green collar & flea collar. In NE Gainesville. 372-6502 1-24-3-25 Are you 100 million trees rnust be cut down every year to help provide the paper for magazines, catalogs and .junk mail resulting in 40 million tons of paper clogging the landfills each year Junk mil is one of the cycle. It is deeply inked and colored. The process aeg a large amount of water and chemicals. The slurry formed after this process .is nothing more that industrial waste. Write to the address below and have national junk mail stopped: Ma~il Peferen01Ce Sevice Direct Marketing Association 6 East 43rd St. Seance: "Lela Talk Trash, Big Blued Guide to Garge," City of Ganesville.
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1, ALLIGATOR N FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 Defending champs host UF in two-meet weekend As if facing four ranked teams as not enough last week, the UF ten's swimming and diving team, is time joined by the women, 2ads to Alabama with a dual meet ainst. defending national chamion Auburn today. Then the Gators will head to ascaloosa Saturday for another ual meet with Alabama. Coach Gregg Troy believes that if either team comes away with a vic>ry against Auburn it would have -immediate confidence boost for ie Gators. However, UF still has igher goals in mind other than this ne meet. "The reality of the matter is it rill not mean anything if we do not >me back and swim well in confernce and NCAAs," Troy said. Junior All-American Brian [artley agrees that the team must :ay focused on the al goals, and ot get caught up in individual duai ieets. "We are focusing on making veryone better as a team, not ist whether it is a win or a loss," lartley said. "I think it would be a reat victory for us, but we cannot )ok at it as an automatic win for Inference and nationals. It's just a ual meet, and those are different aan what will happen at the chamiionship level." While the women's team also I "TOTALLY IRRESISTIBLE!" NOW PLAYING HIPPODROME CINEMA 1 SCREENS TONIGHT 25 SE 2ND PLACE -7:01PM & 9:0PM WWW.PICTURETHISENT.COM lists its focus lev sophomore All-A Weiman discusse nents that have b women's season those components "The cheers h the meet and sta Weiman said. W a team it helps y peoples' swimmin Despite a rou Las Vegas, the U team heads into S match against Bay ready for the upco UF, ranked No failed to win a sir weekend's Freem Las Vegas, theta vidual event until pionships. The Ga ready for a new te ing one of the mos recent UF history. UF entered la No. 1 in the natio defeated 2003 sea championship. The Gators we team champions but suffered a hear round loss to Mia el as important, "Losing to Miami last year left a merican Candace bitter taste in our mouths," junior s other compoJennifer Magley said. "It .inspires een critical to the you to do better. I see their faces thus far. One of every time I go for an overhead. I'm is team spirit. ready for redemption." elp you focus on With three freshmen, the Gators y into the meet," are a younger, less-experienced hen you cheer as team. But Thornqvist said the team ou focus on other does not lack enthusiasm. g. Thomqvist is also confident in his resident Gators to lead the team, -BRIAN STEELE citing Magley as one of the top players this year. gh warm-up in "She's alF women's tennis ways wanted aturday's opening to play No. 1," lor confident and Thomqvist said. ming season. "Now she has 3-n esn that chance..3 in the nation, Thornqvist Playing in the gle trophy at last Piayiag in t an Memorial in limelight it takes a special kid to do eamn's final indithat every match." the NCAA chamMagley is confident in her tors must now get leadership position and her team's am season followchances. t disappointing in "We have seven No. 1 players," Magley said. "Our No. 6 could play st season ranked No. 1 on any other team in the nan following an untion. There is new blood in here now. son and a national It's fresh .Every time we go on the court, we're ready to play." nt into the NCAA The Gators will take on Baylor ips as a No. 1 seed Saturday at theRing Tennis tbreaking second' Pavilion. mi. "I know my team isn't focusing on [Baylor]," freshman Lolita Franguylan said. "We have to do what we do. We practice hard. We work hard. And I'm sure we're going to do great. I'm very confident." -KATE CAVANNA It's been just nine days since the UF men's tennis team lost one of its premier players to injury. Since then, Coach Andy Jackson has restructured the lineup in preparation for Sunday's season opening dual match. The No. 3 Gators host Central Florida, a team that Jackson said must be taken seriously "They'll push us and we'll struggle because it's our first match," Jackson said. "We'll get through it and we'll get better." With top-seeded junior Janne Holmia out for the season, the team looks to senior Hamid Mirzadeh for leadership. The three-time All-American spent most of the fall season competing on the pro circuit, which leaves him currently unranked. "I'm confident I can lead the team in the right direction in order to win the NCAAs," Mirzadeh said. "I just hope they have faith in me and believe that I can do it." While the loss of Holmia might have taken the Gators by surprise, Jackson said the team has had enough time to realize that he is no longer a part of the lineup. As a result, there is also less room for error. Since the ITA rankings were released the same day as Holmia's surgery, his absence was not factored into the poll. But Jackson insists that it would have made no difference. "If Janne had not been injured, but instead graduated, we still added two outstanding freshmen and we still had everybody else back," Jackson said. "It hurts to lose an AllAmerican, but we have the depth and experience to give us a chance to overcome that loss." Freshmen Greg Ouellette and Nestor Briceno are some of the topranked newcomers, and the ta expects them to step up. "They are not typical freshmen," Jackson said. "They are young and they'll be better at the end of the season than they are now, but no team can be overly confident that they will be able to beat Ouellette or Briceno." -NATASHA WEINSTEIN Help us answer this and other health-related questions. Reach 50,000 prospective clients and customers by advertising in the Alligator's informative supplement, To Your Health. Deadline: Tuesday, February 15 Run Date: Tuesday, February 22 49 aly L -c SIII@ G 1 Happy Hour 4pm-9pm t $4 Pitchers ? $100 Drafts $2 Pitchers -Live Music SSAT: $1 Drafts -$1 Wells 1728 W. University Ave. -377-7333
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FRIDAY; JANUARY 21, 2005-M ALLIGATOR; 23 Faehn mixing meet lineupN THE GYMNASTICS COACH IS TRYING TO CORRECT RECENT LOW SCORES. By DAN TREAT Alligator Writer dtreat@aligator.org For a coach in just her third season, Rhonda Faehn has lofty goals for the UF gymnastics team. Despite having a team on which only two seniors see significant action, Faehn has tailored the Gators' routines to maximize their difficulty. The strategy has produced mixed results in the early part of the season, as several individuals have won titles, but falls have cost the team to win meets. Faehn's aggressive strategy will again be on display tonight as the No. TO Gators host No. 19 Nebraska in the O'Connell Center. "It's a fine line," Faehn said. "You have to have everyone performing what they do best as perfect as possible. That's kind of what we use the first three or so meets to do, to figure out what they can handle difficulty-wise while performing to the best of their ability." As with the first meet of the season, uneven bars proved to be UF's undoing again last weekend at LSU, as the team's score of 48.4 was its lowest of the meet. Faehn In response to her squad's struggles, Faehn has elected to juggle the lineup. "We really went back and re-evaluated and talked to the gymnasts," she said. "Tiffany Murry admitted to us that she needed more repetitions in the gym to build up her confidence. We'll plug her back in once she feels confident. We'll have Ashliey Reed either in the lineup or in an exhibition. "For sure we're going to put in Katie Rue. We put her in an exhibition at LSU and she hit a great routine and she's been training really well." Rue's 9.8 exhibition performance on bars last week would have been second best on the team. Samantha Lutz will return to the balance beam lineup after sitting out the event last week after suffering a bone bruise and slightly sprained ankle in the Super Six Challenge two weeks ago. "If you watch the video coverage on beam, she landed her dismount on the basketball court, completely off the mat," Faehn said. Lutz may also compete on floor. Senior Orley Szmuch may also return to the vault lineup after resting last week. Erinn Dooley could possibly make her season debut on bars tonight. -Dooley continues to be suffering the effects of a stress fracture in her foot that has bothered her since the fall. Faehn said it is a tough-healing injury. "We've realized that it's always going to hurt, and we just have to try and limit it as much as possible," Faehn said. SHAF, from page 24 efforts of the glass-eating Al Horford, UP has taken a much more aggressive approach to the boards this season, and it has paid immediate dividends. UF ranks fifth in the SEC in rebounds, pulling down 37.3 per game. The Gators are also holding their opponents to 31.2 boards per game, bested only by Mississippi in-conference. That +6.1 rebounding margin is perhaps the most telling number in this entire statistics glut. Last season, UF boasted an impressive rebounding margin of +0.8. There you have it. I told you the numbers don't lie. Who knows if they will keep this effort up? Who knows if it will equate into postseason success? Don't look at me. --But with Wednesday's loss already behind them, the Gators trudge on. Only this time, they may have finally decided to correct the two aspects of the game that have earned them the label of "soft" in years-past. ---WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Two players to face former coach By MICHAEL MAURINO Alligator Writer mmaurino@aLligator.org With a program milestone in sight, the UF women's basketball team returns to play Sunday, hosting Mississippi. If the Gators (12-5, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) win, it will be the 500th win in the team's history. Currently, UF, Kentucky and Mississippi State are the only SEC teams who have not reached the 500-win mark. Guard Tishona Gregory is one of just two Gators who will face their excoach when UF battles Mississippi and Carol Ross on Sunday. But for UF to reach that mark, it will have to defeat the coach who led the Gators to almost half of those wins. Rebels (12-5, 2-2 SEC) coach Carol Ross spent 12 years at the helm in Gainesville. In her first stint-as a head coach, Ross led UF to a 247-121 record and nine NCAA appearances. However, Ross resigned following the 2001-02 season. in a January 2003 article on the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Web site, Ross says she resigned due to fatigue. "I loved my Gator experience and college experience," Ross told zvbca.org. "I really loved what I was doing as the head coach at Florida but I am also very hard on myself and if I am not giving 100 percent and getting tired, I need to take a break." Ross joined Mississippi, her alma mater, for the 2003-04 season, and defeated the Gators 79-72 in Oxford. Now, Ross returns to UF for the first time on the opposite bench. Coach Carolyn Peck. said Ross is .a friend of hers and a friend of the program, and thinks Ross will be as successful at Mississippi as at UP. "When you look at what she was able to do for this program when she got here," Peck said, "I think she is definitely heading in that direction at Ole Miss." There are only two players on UF's squad that played for Ross: seniors Tishona Gregory and Tamia Williams. For Williams, she has been thinking about the matchup, but that it is not a distraction to the team. "I think we go against every opponent with the same mentality," Williams said. "Playing against Coach Ross and playing for Coach Ross really doesn't play a big part in the game because we don't have a lot of players that played for Coach Ross." Junior Bernice Mosby said, her relationship with Ross was not as developed as that of Gregory or Williams, but she has no hard feelings. "I have no animosity [toward] Coach Ross," said Mosby, the team's leading scorer. "I love her. She's a great person and a great woman. And I'll be happy to see her, but I'll also be happy to win." Roberson, Lee continue to pull team through able to put himself back on the floor," Donovan said. "And BAS KETBALL, from page 24 the doctors and the trainers here said that they've never seen a kid come back as quick as he did from this injury." Still, Donovan insists that Walsh must work his way back For Walsh, who said he's ready, that's not what he would into his former role. like to hear. And now Walsh, like his coach before, is making an open Walsh said he has been working hard to return since helpappeal for some help. lessly watching his team fall to Florida State on Jan. 2. "Peep played awesome again, but he can't do it himself," Walsh said team doctors said his three-week recovery Walsh said. "I don't even know what else to say about it. He -instead of the anticipated 4-6 weeks -from a syndesmotic played great the past three games. ankle sprain was some kind of record. "I've been telling him to take over, but someone else is go"I give him a lot of credit for how hard he's worked to be ing to have to step up." Gators still an option for many visiting recruits RECRUITING, from page 24 in the future. Nelson said he will annouhce his decision after visiting UP. Pahokee running back Antone Smith, ranked the No. -2 back by Scout.com, will also be making the trip -to-UF today.--------Voted this year's Mr. Florida Football, Smith will announce his decision on ESPN on National Signing Day between Miami, Auburn, Florida State, LSU and UP. Meyer will have to play up the role of persuasion, as several visitors have already pledged their oral commitments to other schools, but remain open -to see if their decision -is right. Dorian Munroe, a safety from Miami, is committed to the Seminoles, but the Gators will have the last chance to change his mind. "Florida has been coming on really strong as of late," Munroe said. I want to see what it is all about up there." Oral commitments are non-bsding until a national letter-of-intent is signed on National Signing Day:on-Feb,2.
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Sports FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2005 ii -..' Walsh's return a "slow process" By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@alligator.org As the Gators rode their three-game Southeastern Conference win streak, Anthony Roberson was the Band-Aid holding the offense together while forward Matt Walsh's ankle healed. With two 30-point games on the road last week, Roberson had Gators fans asking, "Matt who?" But even his 26-point performance against Tennessee couldn't salvage a UF win at hone. Surprised? Shouldn't be. Coach Billy Donovan made it clear before the season started that some other players needed to complement UF's big three Roberson, Walsh and senior forward David ILee -in order for the team to succeed. Instead, three now equals one, and the question is: Who's going to become that solid contributor? Likely, it won't be Walsh. While Walsh culminated a rapid recovery with a 13-minute outing against the Vols, Donovan said the junior definitely won't start against Georgia on Tuesday and probably will see limited playing time in the near future. "I think [it's unfair] just taking him and putting him in the starting lineup or giving him 35 minutes a night right now after missing four games and so many practices," Donovan said. And though Walsh, who's been practicing with the team since Monday, said he felt "awesome" following his 2 for 6 shooting, 6-point game on Wednesday, Donovan repeated that it will take time for Walsh to return to the then-team-leading 16-pointsper-game player he was when he suffered a severe ankle sprain on Dec. 30. "I think this is going to be a situation for Matt where it's going to be a slow process for Matt Marriott / Alligator Staff him coming back. I think with his injury, it's Now that UF guard Matt Walsh has returned from a left ankle injury, the going to take some time before Matt Walsh Gators hope he won't hurt their chemistry. Walsh said the Gators need gets back to Matt Walsh." to alleviate Anthony Roberson's scoring burden. SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 23 ALLIGATOR www.a Iligator.org/sports Gators defense, rebounding show improvements over last year It's as if Tennessee stuck a pin in UF's basketball bubble and a soapy film now covers the court at the O'Connell Center. Ordinarily, we don't start talking bubbles until at least February. But given the delicate state of many Gators hoops fans, one deflating, early-season home loss is a concern. It has been said all too often -in fact, I think you might have read it in this space on Thursday -that regular-season college basketball games don't mean squat. And for the most SEC East -Men's basketball 1. Kentucky 4-0 2. UF 3-1 3. Tennessee 3-2 4. South Carolina 2-2 5. Vanderbilt 2-2 part, I agree. However, an accumulation of regular-season games is another story. And while many of you might have hung your heads on the way home after the Volunteers proved that karma can be a bitch for the orange and blue, all is not lost. After four conference games and despite Wednesday's stumble, the Gators might have very well started to accomplish some of the things they outlined in the preseason. Now hold on, because I'm ow about to get Small kinds of sports-stats nerdy on you. Ready? I'm bringing Brian Shaffer the meat. Shsf At H ome The two ShafeAtHome biggest quesbshaffreiligatar.arg tion marks heading into this season regarding the recent failures of UF were defense and rebounding. This became so apparent to Billy Donovan that he made an addition to his coaching staff in Larry Shyatt in order to sure up these weaknesses. Guess what? It's worked. And the numbers do not lie. Last season, the Gators finished second to last in the Southeastern Conference in scoring defense, surrendering almost 70 per game. So far this season, UF is allowing opponents to score 64.7 points per game, good enough for sixth in the conference. And with an offense that once again paces the SEC -pouring in 83 points per game -middle of the defensive pack is just fine. Granted, the Gators are still allowing opponents to shoot .415 from the floor, which is the same as last year's number. But their scoring margin has increased from +7.1 last season to +18.3 so far this season for one reason. Rebounding. Thanks in no small part to the SEE SHAF, PAGE 23 R 1997: The UF women's basketball team upset No. 8 Tennessee 71-62, its first win against a team ranked No. 8 or higher in school history. The Gators eventually reached the Elite 8. RECRUITING UF welcomes manyk recruits By ERIC ESTEBAN Alligator Writer eesteban@ailigator.org Century Tower may not be chiming Al Green's, "Let's Stay Together," this weekend, but that still will be the exact message Coach Urban Meyer will be preaching to recruits. Today marks the start of two crucial recruiting weekends for Meyer and his staff. They will be trying to convince 18 undecided prep-stars to call the Swamp home for the next four years. As opposed to recent weekends when the Gators played host to no more than six recruits, the high number at this point of the recruiting stage allows the coaches to make a final pitch at some of the recruits considering UF. The incoming group features several UF oral commitments, but the larger number consists of athletes hoping to become familiar with the coaching staff. David Nelson, a 6-foot-6, 196-pound wide receiver ranked No. 39 at his position by Scout.com, is one of this weekend's visitors who will be checking out Gainesville for the first time. "I'm really excited to get a chance to see how Florida is," Nelson said. "I've talked to [wide receivers coach] Billy Gonzales a lot and he has answered almost every question I've asked him about the Gators." Nelson participated in the US. Army AllAmerican Bowl Game and has narrowed his choices down to -UF, Notre Dame, Texas and Iowa. At a height of 6-foot-6, Nelson could grow into a big-play target for quarterback Chris Leak SEE RECRUITING, PAGE 23 MThe Santa Fe Community College men's basketball team is 20-0. The Saints are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 7 in the nation in the NJCAA poll. n Log. on to alligator.org/sports for the complete versions of the swimming and diving, men's tennis and women's tennis stories on page 23. Also, check out a preview for both track teams, which are in action this weekend.
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