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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 98
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005
Meyer jumps in
Coach to meet student leaders
By KYLIE CRAIG
Alligator Writer
kcraig@alligator.org
UF's head football coach Urban
Meyer wants to meet you.
Meyer, who replaced Ron
Zook after his termination follow-
ing a loss against poorly ranked
Mississippi State University, sent
letters introducing himself to the
presidents of each major student
organization and requesting a per-
sonal meeting with each of them.
"I want the student body
to take ownership in this
team. It's their team, not
my team."
Urban Meyer
UF football coach
Meyer said he sent the letters
in an effort to get to know UF stu-
dents better, as well as to bring the
student body and the football team
together.
"At a lot of other schools, the
football team walks on one side of
the street and the students walk on
the other," Meyer said. "That's not
going to happen here."
In the letter, entitled "GATOR
Nation," Meyer refers to UF as "the
greatest football nation in the coun-
try" and tells students he knows he
must earn trust and respect.
Josh Peck, chapter president of
Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, where a
confrontation between Zook, his
football team and fraternity mem-
bers took place in the Fall, received
Meyer's letter but declined to com-
ment on the so-called "Fratgate"
incident.
"This isn't about Ron Zook. It's
about Urban Meyer," Peck said.
Interfratemity Council
President John Dicks said he is
impressed with the letter, noting
that it seems "right in tune with
Meyer's character."
"We are a community here, and
for him to come in and want to be a
part of that and to initiate that him-
self says a lot about his character,"
Dicks said.
Meyer, who has quickly em-
braced UF, said he is also looking
forward to starting new traditions.
One is to make sure every stu-
dent knows UF's fight song so that
at the end of football games players
and students can join in and chant
it together.
"I want the student body to take
ownership in this team," he said.
"It's their team, not my team."
In the letter, Meyer stated he
wants to visit with different groups
and organizations just like he visits
recruits, and he added, "I want to
know how each of you came to be
Gators."
Meyer said he will begin meet-
ing with the individual organiza-
tions Monday and already has four
meetings scheduled with different
groups that day.
"It may take some time, but it's.
something we want to make sure
gets done," he said.
UF grapples with America Online over webma
* THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER BLOCKS E-
MAIL FROM THE UNIVERSITY AS.SPAM.
By STEPHANIE GARRY
Alligator Staff Writer
smgarry@alligator.org
UF may soon have to say goodbye to students who use
America Online e-mail for official university correspondence.
University officials fear some 13,000 students aren't receiv-
ing information from financial aid, professors, advising and
even Student Government because AOL flags most messages
from UF webmail as spam. Several groups are looking at solu-
tions, but UF may have to disallow students from having their
e-mail forwarded to an AOL account, if only for a short time.
"It might not be the best solution, but it might be the only
one," said Marc Hoit, interim vice provost for information
technology. "The difficulty is actually nationwide. This isn't a
UF-only problem."
So universities are working together with AOL to find a
solution to the problem. AOL doesn't want to lift its filter on
all e-mail addresses ending in ".edu" to solve a problem at UF,
Hoit said. A solution from AOL may come next week or next
year, so in the meantime administra-
UF tors are looking at local solutions to
Administration the problem, Hoit said.
One option is that UF would offer
a personalized portal for students to use in communication
with the university.
AOL rejects UF mail for. two reasons, Hoit said. Some stu-
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Baek Chang hurls
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Union Game Room
Thursday night, before
being met with cheers
and high-fives from
his friends. The group
participated in Bowl-
a-rama, a night of
extreme bowling for
the American Medical
Student Association.
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Demolition for the $125 million
University Comers project began
Feb. 4 with the destruction of the
SuperCuts building..
The building, formerly lo-
cated on Northwest 13th Street and
Northwest Second Avenue, was
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nal dct elcipment
Herin RabelU, part ot the
Liru\ er[-;i CorsEr : P'rojeic tearn
of Bosshardt Realtr Services inc.
was on-site for the demolition.
"This is. a ground-breaking.
project," he;said. It's romgn to
be the most spectacular devjeop -
ment this town will ever see."
Conroy said the project has
been in the works since 2002,
when he and his partner Michael
Pellett were presented with the
opportunity to de' elop the site. -
"We saw the need for an
upscale, mixed-use center right
here in the center df town that
could serve the student body of
UF," Conroy said.
Condo/hotels, condomini-
ums and penthouse lofts are
available in the upper stories.
Around 80 percent of the residen-
tial space has been reserved, with
UF alumni reserving 80 percent
of th: .paci; most as a sec-
ond home, Rabell said.
Demolition will continue in
the upcoming months, moving
south from Northwest Third
Avenue along Ndrthwest 13th
Street, reaching Unihecitl
Avenue and a block west -to
Northwest 14th Street. The proj-
ect is due to complete in 2006.
Randy Akerson, owner of
Burrito Brothers, said he accepts
the need to develop the area.
"My building is old, my res-
taurant is too small, and.there
is zero parking," Akerson said.
"All of these things will be better
when all is said and done."
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8:30 p.m.
Safe Walk
Reitz Union Meeting Room
'10 p.m.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Rion Ballroom
Saturday
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Derby Days 2005
Plaza of the Americas
3 p.m.
Drew Milton Fl.:gpile- Dedication
Kappa Alpha Fraternity House
6:30 p.m.
2005 Chinese New-Year Show
Phillips Center for the Perform-
ing Arts
7 p.m.
S16th Annual Florida Invitafional
Step Show
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Groups demonstrate on both sides of abortion issue
By NATALIE KOULOUVARIS
Alligator Contributing Writer
The messages are different but
both are troubling: "Ten more ba-
bies died while you were in class;"
"eight women died during your
last class."
On the Reitz Union North Lawn,
anti-abortion and abortion rights
student organizations put out these
messages to inform students about
the effects of choosing either side.
In Florida alone, there are ap-
proximately 235 unborn babies
aborted a day, said Elizabeth
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Alliance.
Pro-Life Alliance began placing
235 white crosses across the North
Lawn on Monday. Each cross rep-
resents a child lost due to an abor-
tion. They will continue to add 235
crosses a day, ending today.
People around campus have
gone to the crosses to say a prayer
or give a flower to an unborn child,
Hansen said.
"People have other options be-
sides abortion, such as single par-
enthood, married parenthood and
adoption," Hansen said. "In any of
these cases, you are still giving the
gift of life to your child."
Pro-Life Alliance member Ana
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of crosses will help to get people
Pro-Life Alliance member Gary Sanford warms his hands during a campout on a cold Thursday night
next to the Cemetery of the Innocents. Group members have added 235 crosses to the memorial each
day this week, symbolizing the number of abortions each day in Florida.
talking., to have to start with stuff like this of crosses, Vox: Voices for Planned
"We are in a cultural mindset to let people understand what abor- Parenthood, is counter-demonstrat-
where abortion is OK," she said. tion really is." ing the anti-abortion position.
"Until that changes, we are going A few steps from the display Mary Knighton, Vox president,
handed out fliers about the con-
sequences of illegal and unsafe
abortions.
"We come out here and try to
tell women that not having control
over their bodies is taking away
from their civil liberties," Knighton
said.
The abortion rights organization
had its No Choice Memorial on Jan.
26, displaying 240 coat hangers
on the Reitz Union North Lawn,
representing the 240 women who
die each day from having unlawful
and dangerous abortions.
"If people have comprehensive
sex education, it will reduce the
abortion rates because it empow-
ers people to make safer decisions
about sex," Knighton said. "When
people have safer sex, there are less
unplanned pregnancies and less
unplanned abortions."
UF zoology sophomore
Christine Henderson said she be-
lieves in both sides.
Abortion should not be used as
a birth control method, Henderson
said. However, there should be a
choice in case unusual circumstanc-
es occur, for example rape.
"If you are going to have an
abortion or not, make sure you
know what you want," Henderson
said. "Do not put your guilt on a
child that has not even come into
the world yet."
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Committee makes two recommendations
ByEMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org
The race for UF's new position of vice
president for human resources now only
has two competitors.
A search committee chose Kyle
Cavanaugh and Loretta Harper Thursday
to recommend to UF President Bemie
Machen, eliminating the third finalist, Paul
Michaud, the assistant vice president for'
human resources at Florida International
University.
"Both of the candidates have a depth
of HR (human resources) experience, and
both are engaging and knowledgeable
about the field," said chairwoman Pam
Bernard, UF's general counsel.
A former colleague of Machen, Harper
is the vice president for human resources
at the University of Utah, a school with
28,000 students. Cavanaugh oversees the
faculty and staff at a university of 51,000 as
the associate vice president for human re-
sources services at the University of Texas
at Austin.
Harper emphasized her doctrine of
honesty when she met with a Faculty
Senate council Thursday.
Faculty and staff need to know why a
university's administration makes the de-
cisions it does, she said. ..
"We don't always have to agree in fact,
I'd be worried if we did -but we do have to
have a kind of understanding," she said.
After a survey revealed UF's faculty
was unhappy with university administra-
tion, Machen created the new vice presi-
dent position in the Fall. The candidate
chosen would be responsible for many
-faculty and staff issues, such as benefits
and recruitment, and would report directly
to the president.
' Although few such positions exist at
colleges, Harper has headed a similar
operation at Utah since
September 2000,- over-
lapping Machen's'presi-
dency there.
Harper said she was
interested in the posi-
tion because of UF's
"complexity."
Machen Cavanaugh, whovis-
ited UF on Wednesday,
said he was excited about being a part of
the "bold" vision of making UF a Top 10
public research university.
Both candidates said they thought fac-
ulty and staff should be able to access in-
formation about benefits more readily, after
being prompted by the council's concern.
"A lot of faculty doesn't know what's
out there," council chairman Mike Katovich
said. "We're moving in the right direction,
but we've got a long way to go."
In an e-mail, Machen said he had not
made a decision yet, and the chosen candi-
date wouldn't be hired for several weeks.
By JAMES VANLANDINGHAM
Alligator Staff Writer
jvanl@alligator.org
TALLAHASSEE Barely four years after
term limits started squeezing senior lawmakers
out of the Florida Legislature, the consensus in
the Capitol is that eight years is not enough.
Momentum is gaining for a measure ex-
tending term limits for legislators from eight
years to 12. The problem, reformers say, is
that lawmakers are often too inexperienced to
make informed policy decisions.
Both Senate President Tom Lee and House
Speaker Allan Bense said Thursday that they
support extending term limits. .
"In my first four or five years [in the
House], I was more involved in the political
side of gaining support to become speaker,"
Bense said. "But now, focusing on public
policy, there's a lot to learn. Maybe too much
for such short a time."
Bense said he was originally a firm believer
in eight-year term limits and still supports
them in principle because fresh faces bring
fresh ideas. But 12 years is a more reasonable
time period, he said.
Lee, too,.supports term limits, but for 12
years.
"I think it's good to have a starting time and
a finishing time," he said. "It brings a sense of
urgency to the legislature."
The eight-year limit, however, has hurt the
legislature, forcing members to gain the exper-
tise and political support to occupy leadership
positions in only six years or less, he said.
"The learning curve is too steep," Lee said.
"We're asking people to give up too much to
learn policy and procedure in such a short
time."
Lee said term limits have especially hurt the
House, a traditional entry point into the legis-
lature, as opposed to the Senate, where most
members have prior experience from serving
in the House.
"I just think it puts more power in the hands
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org
The free Cheetos stop here.
University Police Department of-
ficers arrested two students in connec-
tion with an extensive string of thefts
from on-campus vending machines.
Between May and December,
Nicholas Maldonado, 21, and .Emil
Parmar, 19, used their Gator-1 cards
to steal from vending machines
across campus, including Beaty
Towers, Jennings Hall and the Springs
Residential Complex, according to a
UPD press release.
Maldonado and Parmar would swipe
their Gator-1 cards, then unplug the
machine's telephone line before money
could be deducted from.their accounts.
More than 1,300 separate thefts
occurred during an eight-month pe-
riod with the value of goods exceeding
$700.
The vending machines have been
repaired.
"This is no different from physically
stealing something," State Attorney's
Office spokesman Spencer Mann said.
of staff and lobbyists," he said, adding that the
governor, too, has gained power since the leg-
islature has become less experienced.
State Sen. Jim Sebesta (R-St. Petersburg)
filed a motion Tuesday to put a constitutional
amendment before voters in the 2006 election
that would increase term'limits by four years
for lawmakers. To avoid charges of self-deal-
ing, the extension would not apply to current
legislators.
SBense said he would like a similar motion to
be filed in the House and thinks the resolution
would pass the Florida Legislature.
"It might be a hard sell to voters [in 2006],
many of whom probably believe that eight is
indeed enough for politicians," Bense said.
"I just think it puts more power in
the hands of staff and lobbyists."
Tom Lee
Senate president
But a strong.vote through both houses and
endorsements from senior politicians from
both parties could help the amendment among
the voting public, he added.
The idea of term limits.in state legisla-
tures swept the nation before and during.the
"Republican revolution" of the early 1990s.
"Eight is enough" citizen initiatives were
passed in 27 states, and many of these mea-
sures applied to state delegations of U.S. con-
gressmen and senators as well.
Florida's amendment, passed in 1992 by 77
percent of Florida voters, was one of these.
But the U.S. Supreme Court struck down
federal term limits as unconstitutional in 1996,
rendering that part of Florida's law inopera-
tive.
Six states have since repealed their term
limits, and other states have tried, according to
the National Conference of State Legislatures.
But voters are often skeptical of politicians who
say they want more time in office, and 21 states
still-have term limits on the books.
In addition, UPD filed sworn com-
plaints against 17 others for similar
offenses.
"It's one of those situations where
word got around, and one person told
another and another," UPD spokesman
Joe Sharkey said.
Noticing a shortage-of merchandise
compared to the number of Gator-1
card swipes, a representa-
Student tive of Canteen Vending
Life contacted UF ID Card
Services in early January to
alert them of the problem.
If convicted of the crime a felony
Parmar and Maldonado could serve
up to five years in prison and pay a
fine, Mann said. The. 17 other defen-
dants could serve up to one year in the
Alachua County Jail or receive proba-
tion and a fine.
Parmar and Maldonado's future
at UF is uncertain,.Dean of Students
"Eugene L. Zdziarski said.
"It could be a suspendable offense,
but we'll have to look into each case
individually," Zdziarski said.
Parmar declined to comment.
Maldonado could not be reached on
Thursday evening.
UPD arrests for snack theft
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 5
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Campaigns may
break SG rules
By BRIDGET CAREY
SAlligator Writer
bcarey@alligator.org
Student Government Spring election campaigners may
be breaking advertising rules and could be subject to penal-
ties by the Elections Commission.
Various parties have interpreted SG statutes' definition of
campaign advertising and the date when campaigning begins
differently. The only person who can clear up the confusion is
SG Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye, who did not return five
phone calls made between 4 p.m and 9:30 p.m.
Impact Party members have mounted posters and passed
out fliers that may not meet campaign requirements.
The statutes indicate that before any such materials can
be displayed, they first must be approved by the supervi-
sor of elections and also contain the phrase "paid political
advertisement" and the campaign's treasurer's name, which
--- many posters and fliers were missing.
But Impact spokeswoman Jessica
Goodwin said she believed official cain-
paigning has not yet begun. She said
S party leaders believe they are not subject
S to advertising approval until officiall cam-
paigning begins" when qualifying to run
ends Tuesday and the supervisor of elec-
Moritz tions holds a subsequent meeting.
"We are trying to the best of our ability
to abide by the rules," Goodwin said.
SG statutes state that campaigning begins the fourth
Tuesday before Spring elections begin. This semester's elec-
tion is on March 15 and 16. An official SG Spring election
meeting was held Tuesday.
If Spring Break is not counted, that Tuesday meeting
would be the election-cycle kickoff, according to statutes.
School holidays typically are not counted in such SG statute
calculations.
Gator Party leaders also have produced informational fli-
ers emblazoned with the party logo without statements that
they were a paid political advertisement. But party spokes-
man Student Sen. Sundeep Rawal said the fliers are not
advertising since they were distributed to students already
present at an informational meeting.
"Because we handed it out at our party meeting to our
party members, we consider it an intra-party communica-
tion," Rawal said, adding, "We're trying to follow every rule
possible."
Progress Party has produced informational brochures
that have been approved by the supervisor of elections,
which do contain the phrase "paid political advertisement."
Progress presidential candidate Sen. MacKenzie Moritz said
they wanted to get the Progress Web site approved by the
supervisor, but Moritz said "she (Blye) didn't know" if Web
sites fall under the campaign materials clause.
The Voice and Mad Hatters parties both also have Web
sites and neither state the phrase "paid political advertise-
ment."
Moritz said he interpreted Tuesday to be the start of the
election season, adding party campaign finance reports are
due Monday. Nevertheless, Moritz said something is needed
to clarify the rules and "put it in plain English."
Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff
Blowin' out the speakers
The Jesi tear out an original guitar riff at the Orange & Brew on Thursday. Student Government Produc-
tions put on the concert as part of a series promoting local bands. According to its fans, the band chose
the name Jesi because their long hair makes them all look like Jesus.
Slating begins today for SG election
Registration open through Tuesday
By STEPHEN MAGRUDER
Alligator Writer
smagruder@alligator.org
Students hoping to get involved and
make a change in Student Government
have three full days to sign on to the
political party of their choice.
Today begins what is known as
slating, where students wishing to
run for legislative offices register
themselves and meet up with their
chosen parties. Slating continues
through Tuesday.
Qualified candidates who do not
wish to slate with a party may run as
independents.
To slate, applicants must first register
by filling out an "Intent to Run" form,
which asks for a grade point average,
classification and university standing.
Candidates must have a 2.0 GPA, be
a full-time student, attempting 12 cred-
its as an undergraduate and nine as a
graduate student,
Student and be free from any
Government conduct offenses on
campus.
Qualifying will be held from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. in Reitz Union Room 287 to-
day and Monday. It will be held at the
same time in Room 123 on Tuesday.
After the information on the form
is verified and the person slating is
qualified, they may meet with the
party of their choice, many of which
will be stationed throughout the Reitz
Union.
Parties that have confirmed slating
events are Gator, Impact, Progress and
Voice.
Representatives from Block, Mad
Hatters and Strike Force said they
were planning other party events.
The Access, Keg, Phoenix, Student
Alliance and Support parties are not
expected to run candidates in the
Spring election, to be held March
15th and 16th. Representatives from
Access, Keg and Support could not
be reached for comment. The Phoenix
Party has since changed its name to
Impact. The Student Alliance and
Support party names are reportedly
being held solely to prevent others
from using the parties' names.
County group sponsors environmental guide to Gainesville
* THE MAPS WILL PINPOINT
11 TYPES OF ATTRACTIONS.
By SKYLER SMITH
Alligator Writer
ssmith@alligator.org
An international movement to
create a community resource of
"green maps" has found its way to
Gainesville.
Sustainable Alachua County Inc.,
a local non-profit environmental
group, is sponsoring the Gainesville
Green Map Project, an endeavor to
identify and map unique locations
and resources, both man- and na-
ture-made, within the city, coordina--
tor Naomi Ganyo said.
The map would be used by lo-
cal residents and tourists alike to
enhance -their quality of life, said
Kiara Pywell, director of Sustainable
Alachua County Inc.
"It's not just 'green,' it's the qual-
ity we want for our community,"
Pywell said.
There will be 11 categories, or
icons, on the map. They will range
from institutes of culture to pol-
lution sites, all with the intention
of giving residents and tourists
an environment-savvy resource
guide.
"We want to make sure the map
will be as comprehensive and up-to-
date as possible," Ganyo said.
An advisory panel of 39 local
people was chosen to hammer out
the categories and the criteria for
each. Their first meeting was held
this week at the Florida Community
Design Center on University
Avenue.
The panel includes seven UF fac-
ulty and staff members, each with
different areas of specialization.
"We want to make sure
the map will be as compre-
hensive and up-to-date as
possible."
Naomi Ganyo
Gainesville Green Map Project
coordinator
SAt the meeting; the group went
over their goals for the map and
the first category: civic involve-
ment. After the board sets the stan-
dards for what will be included on
the map, a volunteer "green team"
will scout locations throughout
Gainesville.
Ganyo said she hopes to see
the map completed by 2006. It
will be given out free of charge at
the Chamber of Commerce and
Visitor's Bureau, as well as other
sites.
"We want everyone to have a
copy in their backpacks," Ganyo
said.
The first map was made in New
York City in 1991. Now there are
over 170 green maps internation-
ally, according to the Green Map
System's Web site.
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6, ALLIGATOR M FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005
Editorial
W ith the deadline for parties officially to declare
their slate of candidates coming up Tuesday, the
Student Government election season is beginning
to gear up..
This semester, let the Department of Darts & Laurels be
your guide in choosing the best representatives of the stu-
dent body from the vast sea of registered parties. With our
combined lack of experience in political office, surely we can
lead you on the right path.
Well, maybe not. But at least we'll be here to tell you how
the parties have messed up and maybe how they've
done something right.
So pick up a campaign sign, put on your tinfoil anti-pro-
paganda hat and stump your way into this week's special SG
edition of...
Darts & Laurels
Kicking things off with some presidential-election-style cam-
paign malfeasance, we toss a big-kids-admit-it-when-they're-
wrong DART to the Voice Party for trying to commandeer the
issue of graduate student under-representation in SG for their
own political gain.
Helping to correct the imbalance against the graduate com-
munity is a noble goal, but it doesn't say much for your sincer-
ity when the president of the Graduate Student Council, Mike
Bowen, openly calls your bluff. And instead of taking their licks
and attempting to remedy the situation by cooperating with the
GSC, the Voice Party posted an indictment of Bowen's message
on their Web site. The message claimed personal statements
Bowen made at a Student Senate meeting had slandered the
party by criticizing them for seeking to capitalize on the gradu-
ate student and non-Greek vote which is, of course, in fla-
grant disregard for the actual meaning of the word "slander."
The message went on to make Bowen's point for him by say-
ing the party has had no contact with GSC whatsoever, regard-
less of what Bowen may have implied.
That's actually not a good thing. If you wash your hands of
the representative body of a portion of students, you can hardly
be said to represent their interests.
Because we're pretty sure extra regulation on student activi-
ties is a bad thing, we fire an it's-supposed-to-be-access-for-stu-
dents-not-administrators DART to Dennis Ngin, Impact Party
presidential candidate, for supporting a UF rule, influenced by
pudding-covered women's rugby players, that requires recre-
ational sports groups to seek approval from an administrative
board for fundraising events.
While we're glad Ngin qualified this by stating his concern
that the approval process could possibly take too long, we can't
stomach the concept of a prospective leader of the student body
so easily ceding authority on a student issue to the university.
Finally, though we hate to break continuity with today's
theme, we nonetheless must look at the bigger picture and fire a
who-exactly-was-the-victim-there DART to UF administrators
for instituting the new fundraising rule and the brief suspen-
sion of the women's rugby team in response to the event.
While pudding wrestling may not be the sort of thing the
administration wants to put on recruiting fliers unless it
wants a gigantic spike in.applications, of course it's hardly
something so unspeakable that it should cause the expulsion of
a well-intentioned group, even if they had been responsible for
the fundraiser.
Besides, who is really being exploited if the girls themselves
organize such an event and get hordes of guys to pay them to
see it?
We know we'd be more likely to vote in SG elections if all
of the candidates would get into a pudding-filled tub to prove
who really has what it takes to lead the student body.
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Guest column
Moderate Republicans dwindle in GOP
t used to be the party that had something for everyone:
the Grand Old Party was for all Americans. But today,
with neo-conservative Republicans in full power, the
Bush administration and his congressional mandate make
it clear they plan to force a radically conservative agenda
on the rest of America. With these objectives, President
Bush and his conservative Congress have abandoned the
true traditions of the GOP.
New-age Republicans are an ignorant group of ultra-
conservative, right-winged radicals operating on the social
frontier. While the conventional GOP has stressed fiscal
responsibility through balanced budgets, moderate to low
taxes and limited government spending, the "conservatives"
are the most fiscally irresponsible group to this day. With bil-
lions of dollars spent on a war with no foreseeable end in the
near future and demands for additional funds up to $80 bil-
lion, Bush and his irresponsible neo-conservative sidekicks
are pushing the deficit to record levels.
One by one, the moderates are disappearing not nec-
essarily because they are being beaten by their democratic
opponents, but rather because they are being beaten by their
own party's more conservative-minded members.
In this destruction of the moderate wing, or "moderate
squeeze," base voters show they would rather support the
neo-social conservative movement. New-age conservatives
have found a message that resonates with mainstream
Republicans: social conservatism. This is a feat the moder-
ates of today cannot match.
It is no longer a case among the GOP of what is right and
wrong, but rather what wins elections. The future of com-
ing generations is being destroyed by the spending disease,
Bible-brainwashed minds and conservative schemes of the
nation's top Republicans and their constituents. Their inter-
ests no longer are toward creating jobs in our economy or
Scott balancing the budget. Instead, they
Goldhagen will use their clout to end abortion
Speaking Out rights, separate gays from mainstream
society and start wars for personal rea-
sons revenge being one of them.
However, while the new GOP continues to gather
strength, they will lose credibility and the confidence of
Americans over time as the deficit grows and Social Security
and other social and fiscal programs are permanently de-
stroyed.
The handful of moderates left in the. government can-
not lose any more ground. For the sake of all Americans,
somebody must stand up to the ignorant conservatives
teaching them that smart, logical politics is still a winning.
formula. The reason for being moderate is logical and simple:
Moderate politics favor the greatest number of people and
appeal to everyone at some level.
It is no mystery why the Republican Party no longer
appeals to Americans in the blue states. The moderate
Republicans who once delivered contentious states such as
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Vermont, California, New
Jersey, Maine, Oregon and Washington to the party have lost
their faith and trust in the GOP. It is essential that the GOP
bring them back.
Perhaps the fate of the moderate Republicans relies on
the strength of a small bunch of politicians, including Sen.
John McCain, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Gov.
George Pataki and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. These will
be the saviors of the GOP's moderate wing. With some on
the brink of a first or second presidential run, these moder-
ates have the potential to return to power and reestablish
themselves, not only as Republicans, but as leaders for all
Americans.
Scott Goldhagen is an accounting junior
The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.
Reader response
Today's question: Should UF Thursday's question: Should
recreational sports groups have children of illegal immigrants be
to get approval for fundraising? eligible for in-state tuition?
Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 7
Letters to the Editor
Troops need support, not cheerleading
Editor: So, David Ruiz says.he loves,
honors and respects American troops. As
a former soldier myself, I don't buy it. I
think Ruiz loves the war in Iraq, not the
troops fighting it. Since the first Gulf War,
launched to liberate Kuwait back to a mon-
archy, "support the troops" has been code
for "support the war." No one who truly
cares about the well-being of our soldiers
would support a war that was based on
exaggerations, forged documents and lies.
Far from "protecting our homeland," as
Ruiz claims, our troops in Iraq are engaged
in a bloody occupation with no end in sight
in a country that did not pose a threat to the
United States. And, the recent election has
not made those troops one bit
as dangerous as ever.
So save the back-door plat.
- the troops do not need anotl
cheerleader. In fact, with enlis
bers down, what this grinding
really needs is more enlistees
love of servicemen to the nearer
office I am sure he can help y
money where your mouth is.
Upward Bound program not e
Editor: As a former Upward
safer; Iraq is dent, I'would like to comment on the recent
article, "Cuts to ground Bound."
itudes, Ruiz I was a part of the Upward Bound pro-
her rear-area gram at USF for three years during high
tment num- school, and because of it I was able to attend
occupation UF. It provided me with the knowledge of
.Take your the college process I was not able to attain
st recruiter's anywhere else. The program is extremely
'ou put your valuable and great at what it does.
I was disappointed and angered to read
John Dryden Hunter Williams, president of UF College
7P"`M Republicans, call it an "extravagant"
program with narrow goals. How can he
refer to a program that encourages and
enables low-income high school students,
extravagant who without it would not have the same
Bound stu- opportunities as the majority of college-
bound students, as having narrow goals?
If he were to witness what actually goes on
with Upward Bound, I am sure he would
take that comment back. In my three years
in the program, I got up every Saturday to
attend sessions. My summers were spent
at USF attending the residential program,
taking classes while everyone else was re-
laxing at home. Upward Bound students
and staff work hard, and to have someone
undermine the program in one statement is
unsettling.
It will be a sad day for me and many of
my fellow Upward Bounders to see such an
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Audiologist going to East
By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org
Bombs burst, but some children
don't hear them.
Mothers and grandmothers call
for a child but receive no response.
Concerned guardians try to
take the child to a hearing clinic,
but in Palestine, it's tough to find
an expert in audiology or speech,
pathology.
Nadia Abdulhaq, a UF graduate
student from Palestine, plans to be
the first audiologist with a clinical
doctorate in Palestine and pledges
to use it to help children in her
homeland. There are about 20 such
audiologists at UF, she said.
"I'm planning to build my own
state-of-the-art hearing and bal-
ance clinic in Palestine by the end
of 2006, one year after I graduate,"
she said.
Leaving home to help -
at home
Abdulhaq, 32, came to UF as a
Fulbright scholar in 2000, because
"she did not know enough about
her field."
"After I worked in a clinic for
a couple of years, I found I could
not help out enough children, and
I wanted to pursue a better educa-
tion, so I applied for the Fulbright,"
she said.
The Fulbright Scholar Program
aims to bring the top foreign schol-
ars to America so they can transfer
skills back to their home country.
"Nadia is one of the hardest
workers and always strives to
learn more so she can best help her
homeland," said Debra Anderson,
adviser for international Fulbright
students. "There is a dire need for
her profession in Palestine."
Twelve percent of children in
Palestine have a hearing problem,
Abdulhaq said.
"America and other first-world
countries have about two percent of
their population with hearing dis-
abilities," she said. "It jumps con-
siderably in developing countries."
"I'm planning to build my
own state-of-the-art hear-
ing and balance clinic in
Palestine by the end of
2006, one year after I
graduate"
Nadia Abdulhaq
UF graduate student
One reason why hearing loss is
a major problem in Palestine is be-
cause the disability is not detected
early enough, Abdulhaq said.
"The most important time for
hearing development is during lan-
guage and cognitive development,
which is at a very young age," she
said. "A lot of Palestinians do not
detect hearing loss until the child is
3 or 4 years old, when it's too late,"
she said.
Educating the. public about
hearing loss will be a branch in her
clinic, so guardians will know how
to determine hearing loss and how
to deal with it, she said.
Abdulhaq is focusing on chil-
dren because, she said, about 50
percent of Palestinians are below
the age of 14.
"My clinic will be open to all
ages, but I know from experience
that many of my patients will be
children," she said.
Conflicts and language
barriers
Abdulhaq grew up in Nablus, a
"conservative" town, but her fam-
ily was open-minded and insistent
that all of their children got an edu-
cation, she said.
"They were adamant that all of
us went to college because that's the
only way to get ahead," she said.
Nablus was periodically occu-
pied by the Israeli army, she said,
which sometimes made it hard to
go to school.
S"I lived terrorism from the
Israeli army," she said. "Every time
I'm around them, I feel I could get
shot."
Her family moved to Ramallah,
where she earned her undergradu-
ate degree in English literature at
Birzeit University. She then went
to the University of Jordan to earn
a master's degree in speech pathol-
ogy.
After obtaining her degree,
Abdulhaq worked as a speech
pathologist, helping children com-
municate fluently despite their
hearing loss.
"There is a language barrier that
is even harder to overcome with
hearing loss," she said. "Children
and adults must learn how to com-
municate in different ways."
Still, after a few years of employ-
ment, Abdulhaq wanted to learn
more.
Improving communication
To earn a Ph.D. in speech pa-
thology that will complement her
clinical doctorate in audiology,
Abdulhaq is developing a test that
determines the level of speech un-
derstanding for Arabic-speaking
children.
"No one has developed a stan-
dardized test for children's under-
standing of the Arabic language,"
said Scott Griffiths, coordinator in
the department of communication
sciences and disorders.
"This would allow clinicians
to gauge how hearing loss has
affected the child's ability to inter-
pret Arabic."
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to UF as a Fulbright scholar in 2000.
This isn't the first test that
Abdulhaq has created to help
lessen communication gaps, how-
ever. .
In her free time, Abdulhaq
developed a questionnaire for
incoming Fulbright scholars to
determine their understanding of
American culture.
"At orientation, she pelted
me with tons of questions about
names and customs she didn't
understand," Anderson said. "For
example, I kept referring to GRU
(Gainesville Regional Utilities),
but nobody knew what GRU was.
But instead of simply finding out
herself, she asked me if she could
help me find a way to better com-
municate with the scholars."
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UF network viruses pose hard-to-solve problems
By DAVID COHEN
Alligator Writer
dcohen@alligator.org
Even if an e-mail seemingly is from a UF faculty member, it
is very possible it came from the other side of the world due to
the countless viruses plaguing networks every day.
"There are viruses on the UF campus at any given time,"
said Jordan Wienes, network security engineer for UF
Computing and Networking Services. "There is no security in
e-mail. Anyone in the world can e-mail you at any time. If it.
says it's from UF, it may not be."
Despite suspicious communications sent out urider the
guise of journalism department official Charles J. Harris this
week, UF and every college within it does have their own vi-
rus-protection systems.
"[The UF network] is a little worse than normal but not in
any state of crisis," Wienes said.
But Wienes said anti-virus software on individual students'
computers is the "third line of defense." And though UF is
working to increase its electronic security, Wienes encourages
downloading updates from software manufacturers as soon
as possible.
"We see a lot of people infected that don't know it," Wienes
said.
Security flaws in Microsoft Windows programs are con-
stantly discovered and "patches" issued through Microsoft's
official site, a large batch of which were issued recently, Wienes
said.
Most viruses do not affect Macintosh computers.
When a computer without updated protection is logged on
to the Internet, it takes only one to five minutes to be attacked
and in most cases infected, Wienes said.
Sometimes UF follows the tracking of a virus and even
helps law-eriforcement agencies prosecute their creators, or
hackers. This is rare though, because viruses affect computers
at companies and agencies worldwide.
"We are not special," Wienes said.
In addition to commercial updates, UF students can down-
load free anti-virus software from UF's software Web site.
*However, Wienes said exercising some common sense is the
best first step.
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Officials unveil long-term plan for East Gainesville campus
By SKYLER SMITH
Alligator Writer
ssmith@alligator.org
With a huge research university in the west
end of town, Gainesville's less .lime-lit half
sometimes goes unnoticed.
However, for two years SFCC has been
sponsoring the East Gainesville Initiative,
which provides a.helping hand to the citizens
of Gainesville living east of downtown. The
initiative's long-term strategic plan was final-
ized this week.
About .50 people residents, business-
men and pastors, among others gathered at
Mount Carmel Baptist Church on Tuesday to
discuss the future of East Gainesville and how
SFCC can continue to help.
"We can't have a plan without talking
to the residents, the people who live in and
care about East Gainesville," said Karen Cole-
Smith, director of the initiative and an SFCC
employee for more than 15 years.
Comments largely centered around East
Gainesville's need for further literacy educa-
tion for children and a civic center to deliver
access to arts and enrichment activities.
"Everything .we do is centered around
empowering people through education,"
Cole-Smith said.
Among the programs already in place is
"21 for the 21st Century," by which SFCC
donates 21 used computers
a year to churches in needy
neighborhoods.
Technology is an
important part of being
--_-. educated and getting a job,
said Eugene Jones, direc-
tor of SFCC's Information
sasser Technology Education
Program.
Other programs include the Phoenix
Initiative, an ongoing project in the Phoenix
duplex community. SFCC has installed com-
puters and provides tutoring to the more than
400 low-income neighborhood children.
SFCC also runs College Reach Out, a pro-
gram geared to tutor middle school students
for the FCAT. With school funding riding on
FCAT results, SFCC has committed nearly
$10,000 to put teachers in touch with children
in failing schools, said Tom Mason, chairman
of SFCC's technical programs.
The East Gainesville Initiative was institut-
ed over two years ago, when SFCC President
Jackson Sasser made the development of East
Gainesville one of his top priorities, said Pat
Grunder, vice president for innovation and
college advancement.
Grunder said The college has plans to con-
tinue the outreach indefinitely
"Projects like this are exactly what the com-
munity college mission is," Grunder said.
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BSU struts stuff in fashion show
By LINDSAY PETER
Alligator Contributing Writer
With a runway dominating
the middle of the Reitz Union
Grand Ballroom, more than
500 people turned out for the
Black Student Union-sponsored
Fashion X-Clusive on Thursday
night.
Betty Stewart-Dowdell, the
Black Student Union's sponsor,
led the audience in the "Negro
National Anthem" before kick-
ing off the fifth annual fashion
show a little past 8 p.m.
Andrea Morales / Alligator
A model works the runway at the X-Clusive Fashion Show on
Thursday evening at the Reitz Union.
The $8,000 production was
the kickoff of the Step Show-
weekend, said Brenda Jean, di-
rector of the show and a fourth-
year -health science education
major.
"The theme for Black History
Month is 'Elements of Ebony,"'
Jean said. "We wanted to share
the beauty and essence of our
culture."
"Elemental Persuasion in
Color," the theme for the eve-
ning, was developed through
five scenes of white, brown,,red,
green and black.
Forty-four students, who
went through three auditions,
modeled dresses, suits and biki-
nis from seven stores, including
Dillard's, Wet Seal and Mr. Q's
Menswear.
"I like that they have big
girls too, not just skinny, skinny
girls," said Erica Cadet, a first-
year psychology major.
Audience members answered
trivia questions about upcom-
ing BSU events throughout the
show to win T-shirts.
Songs by Petey Pablo, Nelly
and Ciara filled the Reitz Union
Grand Ballroom as members of
the audience sang along and
moved to the beat.
Nearly three hours before
showtime, Brithney Moffett, a
fourth-year business adminis-
tration major, had arrived at the
Reitz Union in preparation for
the show for run-throughs and
makeup.
"It's not so much being
nervous,". Moffett said, before
making her walk on the runway.
"It's a rush."
Harn helps host
Islam symposium
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
Complementing an on-
going art exhibit, the Ham
Museum and the UF Center
for African Studies hosted
a symposium Thursday on
Sufism, a religion based o,n
Islam, and its role in Africa
and the rest of the world.
Sufism focuses on the
mystical aspects of Islam and
recognizes that there are other
ways to acquire knowledge
besides traditional means,
Center for African Studies
Director Leonardo Villalon
said.
'The symposium, entitled
"Islam in Africa: Sufism &
Modernity in a Globalized
World," boasted UF profes-
sors speaking about their
personal experiences with the
religion, its role in the social
structure of Senegal and other
countries, and its influence on
popular culture, specifically
music.
For instance, many in
Senegal prefer to join what
they call daaira, voluntary
associations of disciples,
over labor unions, as they are
more confident in the repre-
sentative power of the Sufist
groups.
The art exhibit, "A Saint in
the City: Sufi Arts of Urban
Senegal," is, on loan from a
UCLA museum until March
15.
Villalon estimated more
than 100 students, professors
and community members
attended at least one of the
symposium's three sessions,
held in the Ham Museum's
Chandler Auditorium.
"I'm also pleased the
university is concerned
about addressing the
need for education
about Islam."
Leonardo Villalon
Center for Africian Studies
director
He said the exhibit
strengthened and contextual-
ized concepts taught in many
UF classes.
"The base idea is to take
advantage of the exhibit
here," Villalon said
The symposium was sig-
nificant in that it represented
a collaboration between both
.the museum and UF's aca-
demics, he said.
"I'm also pleased the uni-
versity is concerned about
addressing the need for edu-
cation about Islam," Villalon
said.
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Students aid
package rush
By GLENDA LUFT
Alligator Contributing Writer
Two UF packaging science majors will see
their senior design project put to the test this
Valentine's Day.
Anthony Shun, 23, and 22-year-old Eric
Fisher's design project is helping florist St. Rose
reduce packaging time, meet production re-
quirements and increase profit, said Bruce Welt,
coordinator of UF's packaging science program.
Shun said they completed the
Student project Summer 2004 and took a lot
Lfe of trial and error.
"We talked to Dr. Welt about the
project, and we thought it would give us a lot of
real world experience in research and develop-
ment," Shun said.
Before Shun and Fisher's device, called an
"in-case filler," a florist would spend more than
eight minutes filling one box of vases, one vase at
a time, with nutrients and water. Now he spends
fourminutes.
-The filler allows a person to fill up a case of
vases at the same time instead of filling each vase
individually, Welt said.
SThe filler eliminates the need to fill cases in
advance, leaving more space in the cooler for the
flowers instead of nutrient-rich water.
The device is on a 6-foot-by-4-foot table and
consists of a tank, pump and 24 tubes, Shun
said. The original tank used was 65 gallons, but
St. Rose increased its capacity to 2,000 gallons in
production.
St. Rose was so pleased with the design they
asked Fisher to send another filling head for the
holiday, Welt said.
Welt said St. Rose sells vases with flowers to
places such as Wal-Mart and Publix.
"This is the first real test of the product," Welt
said. "On Valentine's Day they have really high
demand and a lot to produce."
V-Day events raise money, awareness
'Vagina Monologues' this Saturday
By KEELEY MCCARTY
Avenue Writer
For some, V-Day is not a Hallmark
holiday centered around heart-shaped
candy and flowers; it's a time to raise
funds and awareness for abused wom-
en and girls around the world.
V-Day is an international, non-
profit organization whose mission
is to stop violence against women.
HAWK, Helping Abused Women and
Kids, sponsors the UF chapter.
Erin McDonough, a UE senior, or-
ganizes the V-Day events at UF, with
"The Vagina Monologues" as their big-
gest production.
"The Vagina Monologues," writ-
ten by the founder of V-Day, Eve
Ensler, debuted at the Reitz Union
Auditorium on Tuesday night to a
sold-out crowd of approximately 350.
"I was just so excited when we
made the first $100," McDonough
said.
But the group will likely raise
much more than that, she said, with a
Saturday performance of "The Vagina
Monologues" and a Safe Walk still to
come.
"We're lighting our candles in hon-
or of survivors and women we've lost-
to violence," McDonough said.
The Safe Walk will be tonight at
8, and will consist of a candle-light.
vigil and a walk through
Off the the Ui- campus A recep-
Avenue tiohn will foilc. in Reitz
Union Room 282. t ith
speakers fiom the ULniversit\ Police
Department': Crime Victim .-\d; locate
Program and Peaceful Path-. the local
women's h elter that rc:eivi-es the pro-
ceeds from l ti event-.
Ninety percent of money collected
this week will go to the shelter, while
the other 10 percent will be sent to
women in Iraq.
Peaceful: Paths works directly off
grants from the state, and we hope to
supplement that income, said Raechel
Steckley, founder of HAWK.
The second performance- of "The
Vagina Monologues" will be Saturday
at 8 p.m. in the Reitz Union Grand
Ballroom. Tickets are still available at
$8 for students and $10 for the general
public.
"I thought it was a really impressive
performance," said Maria Palmieri,
a UF senior who saw the play on
Tuesday. "They were able to portray
all the elements of being a woman."
In the play, a series of women from
all walks of life are interviewed about
their v.aginas iU'hiar_.medv, -:- .
Other eventst- include a .week-long
silent art auction.
WVt have art donated b\ artists at
Premier Prodfi:tions. NlcDu.notgh
said.' it celebrates women.
S People can bid in the autihon
until 3 p.m todav in the Reitz inion
Colonnade, and T-. hirt-s ill be a- all-
able at Saitrdai-d\" s,-.hoi for $1 .
"I think people are -_eEing the V-
Day -shirtts e .-',r \heie. and they're
asking questions/' Palmieri said. "It's
raising awareness."
Globally, V-Day's hands stretch to
more than 1,100 cities and villages,
and more than $25 million has been
raised since its conception in 1998.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Local woman allegedly bites other woman
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JURIES ARE MINIMAL.
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org
Kaneko Nelson's bark
has bite.
Alachua County Sheriff's
officers arrested the 25-
year-old Archer woman
Wednesday evening after
Coffee Yolana, of 14719 SW
Archer Lane, called police
saying she had .been at-
tacked and bitten by Nelkson.
Nelson, of 505 Robinsoni
Dr., accused'iolana, her fir-t
cousin, of spreading rumors
concerning the identity of
the father of Nelson's babi
Yolana said in a phone inter-
view Thursday.
Yolana said Nelson ac-'
cused her of saying Yolana's
father was also the father of
the child, i, which shli denied.
"I don't talk about that,"
'lolana -aid. "This has been
going on for a long time."
1'olir.a -said she and
Ne l- on were at Yolana's
aunt's house, at 204 W Park
St., when the incident oc-
c urred
SYolana said she had been
T;-i\ing to call her mother
from the house to disprove
Nelson's accusations when
Nelson attacked her.
"She knocked the ph.i:ne
ou-t of m\ hand and jumped
on met, \olana said.
Nelson bit 'bolana. ;-ho
is si\. month. pregnant. .on
the arm according to police
report-.
Nelson w\ho has been
charged : with aggravated
matter\ a felony. \\was re-
leased from jail Thursdav
morning.
Yolana's injuries are
minimal.
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Law students to offer free tax help
By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org
UF's Levin College of Law has
stepped in to help students and other
Alachua County residents with their
taxes.
"The closer we get to April 15,
the crazier it gets here," said
volunteer Harris Kirsch. "The
more people who come in
early, the better a chance we
will have at doing their taxes."
Harris Kirsch
Volunteer income tax assistant
"Law students are providing in-
come tax assistance to all students and
lower-income community members
for free, so they don't-have to pay a
company like H&R Block to do it at
a price," said Jeff Troiano, volunteer
income tax assistance supervisor.
All volunteers have passed a test
given by the Internal Revenue Service
to determine that they're eligible to
provide the assistance, he said.
"I've filled out my own taxes for
many years," said 35-year-old tax as-
sistant Paul Sax, a third-year law stu-
dent. "I'm sure I can do it."
The service aims to save time and
money for students who don't want to
invest in learning how to properly use
a 1040 form, Sax said.
"They were extremely helpful,"
said customer Angela Steiner, 24. "I
was in and out of here in less than an
hour, and it was free."
But while tax service is invaluable
to customers, the assistants also gain
experience from the'service.
'My ultimate interest is in tax law,
so this gives me hands-on experience
with income tax assistance," said Scott
Bowman, a first-year law student.
"Plus, it's a good way to give back the
skills I'm learning at the law school to
the community."
The program anticipates assisting
more than 600 students and commu-
nity members, but most will come in
April just before taxes are due, Troiano
said. The program is large enough to
assist more than 1,000 customers.
"The closer we get to April 15, the
crazier it gets here," said volunteer
Harris Kirsch. "The more people who
come in early, the better a chance we
will have at doing their taxes."
Since some students receive tax
breaks, free tax assistance helps a lot,
said Warren Cockerham, a UF film
studies student who has already taken
advantage of tax assistance elsewhere.
"If you're working one job and are
single, taxes are pretty straightfor-
ward," he said. "But if you have a job
and you're a student, taxes can get a
bit confusing, so services like these are
very useful."
Free tax help for students and
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When: Every Tuesday through
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April 14
UF may block e-
mail forwarding
AOL, from page 1
dents mark messages from UF as junk mail,
which tells AOL to block future e-mail with
similar characteristics or from the same e-
mail address. Additionally, the amount and
rate of e-mail messages sent from a single UF
computer can trigger AOL to tag the e-mail as
spaim.
Students may not realize they are missing
messages, Hoit said, which explains why they
continue to forward their e-mail to an AOL
account.
"We're dependent on it, and a lot of people
don't realize how sensitive to little hiccups it
can be," Hoit said.
The most likely solution is that UF may
prohibit students from forwarding their e-
mail to AOL accounts until the company finds
a more long-term solution.
"That's not the preferable solution, but at
least keeps messages going until we can do a
larger, better solution," he said.
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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
"Fee 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 morth free! 332-7401
4-20-71-2
LIVE EVERY DAY A VACATIONII
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
Indulge Yourself
S Luxury 2 & 3 BRs
FREE tanning, 24 hr Gym
Gated entry, pets ok
Limited spots, 372-0400
4-20-71-2
S For Rent
unfurnished
***Beautiful and New***
2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA LUXURY
FREE High-Speed Internet
FREE Monitored Alarm
FREE Cable 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 **
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
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
2 4-20-71-2 *
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/1BA $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
Only 2 left for Fall
Luxury Townhomes
W/D, Alarm, Pets ok.
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
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
SPFor Rent
unfurnished
.Summer rates
plus July FREE
on a 15 month lease -
Sun Island Properties
376-6720 www.sunisland.info
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
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. $200 off 1st month rent
375-1519
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
S1BR & 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 2-25-38-2
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14, ALLIGA TOR FRIp\AY. EREBRpA1Y 1, 0 95
I For Rent
S 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
t-20-71-2
-ree Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome!
!000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups
&, DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call
0ow 372-9913 4-20-71-2
Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft
IBR 1-30 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats!
Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480.
-lose to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070.
t-20-71-2
-lOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping,
330 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport,
g screened porch, fenced backyard $1200
331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE.
t-20-71-2
total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent
VC, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn
knowing. 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
3ne BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no
smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is: small, but
las it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished.
Dall Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop
)y 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2
U.p to 1 month FREE rent!
Z0 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &?bF apl
,vail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts,
Irdwd firs & more: Going fast! Call 376-6223
rrimarkProperties.c.om 4:20-71-2.
parnmncrjl; vjalable Now ;
,II Fui i -rea. All Major US Cities
rcv :.e o-ur Islr.rg FREE
, V.' IJ bLE T CO 'I
i 77i-7.For-Rent (367-7368)4-21-71-2
_*2 BLOCKS TO UF*
Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC,
S"jai3labie March 1st $700/mo 375-8256
-lave Roommates?
3nly You?
"'r 'E- Hc,.uie -50
Alichell Riel r, ,74-6.-79 1 4.20: 0-2
;o Close to Campus
evail nrc,.v 2ER'1 t, 2 B 3p13
A.040 1.4. i. V.'-15 Malchell Pe3ar;
374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
1l2 PFPF CE .FpT5' CT.:..e I-, UF Docrir.:...r,
2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-
1423 or online at www.maximumre.com
3-15-95-2
=ET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. town-
tories. 2BR, privacy fence, modern ap-
liarices, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner,
Sleaze leave detailed message. $375-525/
no 331-2099 2-17-30-2
SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some
.mits SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331-
2099 2-17-30-2
LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT?
The Leasing Connection
1608 NW stAve -
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-Sk2
3BR across from UF
Avail Fall, From $385 per BR.
Vaulted ceilings, laundry,
Breakfast bar, pets ok.
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
1-20-69-2
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
For Rent
unfurnished
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
2BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or UF.
All new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No smk,
pets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St on
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. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2
DOWNTOWN LOCATION! 3BR/2BA
Wood floors, fireplace, living & dining rooms,
Den, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2
CHEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA
W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/mo
5320 NW 20th Court
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 2-1'-24-2
WALK TO UF
Studio $335/mo
1BR: $400/mo
2BR $695/mo
-Gore-Rabell FehiaA r Inr..- 3-3-1387
www.gore-ralell.com
4-20-68-2
**IBR &2EP E.E LiTiFUL"
NEWkitchen ire ,:arper paint
2BR- over 1100 sq ft 0 $650/ mo
1 BR-over 800 sq ft 00 $550/mo
Close to UF, beautiful, quiet
High-speed wireless internet
$300 off deposit 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 376-2507
4-20-63-2
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
SSEROIUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/2BA.
house, 2 car garage in brand new subdivi-
sion close to UF & SFCC. All appliances
$1300/mo Negotiable based on length of
lease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2
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
Haiie Plantation Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA
Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great
running trails. $1.200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce
246-3690 2-25-26-2
DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors,
eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent
305-C NE 6th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-15-2
*NOW PRE-LEASING*
1BR $699 2BR $839 3BR $999
$150 dep. Full size W/D,
Direct Campus Access,
Pool, Fitness Centerl
Open M-F 8:30 5:30, Sat 11-4
Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607
4-20-59-2
DUCKPONC' PEL :ur-e 3BR'Ie-.~inl
H/AC, firepia.e W'ID p'.-up Dv.J Iie 5 wocd
floors 731 '-JE 9in ST 850'Smo 316.16i7
2-25-20-2
For Rent.
unfurnished
BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL
*Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced
yard, lawn svc, $450/rent
* 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard; lawn svc, $1000/rent
* 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th
Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
BIKE TO UFI 3BR 2BA, carport,
Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered,
Avail nowl $895/rent, 2222 SW 14th Street
Carl Turlingtdn Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
CUTE NW HOUSE 2BR 1BA, Ceramic tile,
screen porch, w/d hookups,
$750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2
AVAIL AUG 1: 3bed/2bath house close to
bus line. Tile floors, pets ok, wash/dry, fenced
yard on quiet road. 4100 NW 14 PL 339-2342
for directions. $975/m 2-16-13-2
2 APTS AVAILABLE
2BR/1BA Tower Oaks. Wood floors, fenced
yard, $525/mo. Call 386-462-1010 2-14-
10-2
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
HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD
Charminrg studio. Privacy over d.-i~crilc
garage. 1.8 mi from UF. $450+/mo sec i p
Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-15-10-2
***CASABLANCA EAST***
2BR/2.5BA Townhouse, close to UF,
Students dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D
incl. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 2-15-10-2
Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile
floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet ok,
wash/dry provided, dishwasher. 1330, NW
39th St. 339-2342 for directions $1275/mo
2-16-10-2
GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house,
close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car
garage, tile fir, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail
now! $975/mo, sec dep. Call Casey to move
in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2
Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high -
ceilings, 3-4 BR/2BA, large fenced yard
$1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call
Tom at 262-6423 2-16-10-2
LARGE 2BR/2BA APT. Close to campus.
Available Feb to Aug. $550/mo. Call 386-
871-7184 2-16-10-2
***WALK TO CAMPUS***
Available now. 2BR/2BA apt-off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-219-
5323 2-17-10-2
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Over 30+ Private Homes Available!
Call Today: 371-2118
4-20-50-2
AVAILABLE MAY! Downtown 1BR1BA,
CH/AC, water included, $415/rent,
411 SW 2nd Street #3-
Carl Turlingotn Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtoqRealEstate.com 2-11-5-2
WALK TO UF!
Slud;., api 8 bloc.-i IL:. campus. Wpgd floors/
large i n.-aow;. w13i9.lmo Call 352-284-9610
v 3ail i@ "mmeaialel' 2-18-10-2 .
D Fl For Rent 1 Cl For Rent .
unfurnished unfurnished "
STUDIO APT 12 min to Shands/UF. For seri-
ous person. New const/appliances, W/D, sm
pet ok. Near Lake Wauberg. $400/mo. 352-
215-0396. See to appreciate 2-14-5-2
S**AVAILABLE NOW**
2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE
2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE
Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2
Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF,
10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D, cable,
internet, pool, $800/mo 352-472-9778, 305-
299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 2-14-5-2
ROCKWOOD VILLAS
3BR/3 full baths. End unit, W/D, recently
renovated. $795/mo. Call 407-578-2721
2-14-5-2
2BR 1BA Apts, $500-525/Mo
5 BIks to UFI 840 Sq. Ft.
829 SW 5th Avenue. St. Croix Apts Central H
&Air, Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Ctrl, Garbage. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
2BR 1BRApts 1 Block to.UF
New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht
1216 SW 3rd Avenue. $540/Mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
2-11-4-2
2BR 1BA Apt. 1 Block to UF.
Central H &Air, Tile Floors
1236 SW 1st Ave. $575/Mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
2-11-4-2.
28F .i Ien vr OODiiD' E ILLS
720,0 SW "?1r1 -.enue i,2',;-'o
Pool, Clubhouse etc. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
2BR 1BAApt. Terazzo Floors
Window A/C, Nat Gas HT
2 Blks to UF. $510/MO
1508 NW 4th Ave. Call Merrill
Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2
1BR 1BA 1Blk to UF!
1236 SW 4th Avenue
Carpet, Central H & Air. Laundry
On site $515/Mo Includes Utilities
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
2-11-4-2
VILLAGE LOFT APT.S
1BR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting
at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE
monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave.
Call 332-0720 3-31-32-2
*3 BLKS TO UF*
2BR/1 BA duplex, hardwood floors, W/D,
$535/mo. 375-8256.
4-20-47-2
DOWNTOWN avail immediately or spring.
Month to month .ok. 2BR/1BA apt, newly
remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK,
Close to Shands, UF & Library. $650-715/
mo, Call 262-1351 2-22-10-2
2BR/2BA walking distance to FRBrandywine
Apts, Archer Rd. 219-4546, 262-4902 2-16-
5-2
A cozy stone cottage. Bike to UF. 2BR/1BA
w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by
1st, 303 SE 8th St then calf 325-538-1310
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FEBRUARY FREE!
Move in today... $150 Deposit
One bedrooms $449
Water included
Summer Place Apts
373-2818
4-20-44-2
Downtown. Pleasant St, 3BD/1BA house,
central A/C, washer & dryer hookups, dish-
washer. Off st parking. Summer lease ok.
406 NW 3rd Ave AvI Feb 352-219-2033 or
305-527-9315 2-17-5-2
GAINESVILLE'S FINEST LIVING
Luxury 3/3 & 4/4's from only $370/bdrm
includes extended cable, water/sewer, 24 hr
gym, Free Tanning
SPRING'& SUMMER SPECIALS
Call the Landings at 336-3838
4-20-44-2
1*2*3 BR GINORMOUS
Affordable, Spacious living
Only 1 mile to UF, RTS 13
HUGE BRs, Ceramic tile
Relax & Enjoy *377-7401*
_ 4-20-44-2
U For Rent
unfurnished
1 block to Shands Private loft condo
1020 sq ft, 1 BR, 1 den, 1.5 BA, tile floor,
W/D, DW, all new appliances. NS, no pets,
pool. 1672 SW 16th St, Somerset Village,
$750/mo 352-324-2759 2-15-3-2
Charming 2BD/1BA log cabin. Stone fire-
place, loft study, cent H/AC, W/D, pvt lot,
wd firs, 10 min to UF. 806-NW 17th Ave 375-
6854 $700/mo NS. 2-17-5-2
****ANTIQUE APARTMENT****
2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown.
Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets ar-
ranged, Avail now. $475/mo 1st, last, dep.
Call Greg 214-3291 2-25-11-2
*NW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new w(
fir, Ig, open, good area $580-61002/2
gate $510-5150SW, fancy 2BR near
kit, sc pch, fenced, $545-5600Share
* II Subleases
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
SUMMER SUBLEASE
$350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352-
318-5438 2-22-30-3
Cheap & 2 min to UF
Avail Now. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733.
2-11-20-3
1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free
parking across from UF. Rent incl water,
Sptn sewer, garbage,, pest control. $450/mo.
, patio, Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481
UF, Ig '2-16-20-3
2BR
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Subleases
Two bedroom/two full bath
Sublease available immediately
Seven month sublease
Homestead Apartments.
Call 338-1588/283-3885 add'l info 2-15-15-3
Sublease March thru Aug 2005. 1BR/1BA
in 4BR/4BA @ Lexington Crossing. Female
only. $430/mo, all incl. Enet, W/D, on bus rt,
furn or unfurn. Clean & friendly roommates.
Last mo free. 352-359-2872 2-14-10-3
1 Bdrm in a 2/2.5 new townhouse, $385/mo.
Avail March 1, will work around date if need-
ed. call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3
1 BR apt, close to KashNKarry on 34th St.
Take over lease 2/15 to 4/30, renewal option.
$409/mo. Feb rent, transfer fees paid by me.
Keep sec dep. Pool, pets welcome. Call Erik
262-1551 2-11-7-3
$300-4500373-8310 2-18-60-2 2BR/2BA apt sublet. New beige carpet. All
-WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo appliances incl & W/D. Close to UF in quiet
NowtilAug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all neighborhood. $550/mo. Call Rodney 317- Classifieds...
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Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-219-
5323 2-17-10-3
OXFORD MANOR 1BR/1BA, walk-in-closet,
private bath in 2BR/2BA furn, all util incl
$512/mo neg. Feb free. Female. Sublease
until 7/05. 904-571-8337
lbr/lbath of 2br/2bath util, cable, ,,iau rnet
incl. Furn or unfurn avail. $535/month in the
Cambridge. Call Aaron @ 352-258-5465 or
e-mail aspen82@ufl.edu 2-11-5-3
1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA apt furn, liv rm, kit,
laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, b-
ball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo incl elec,
water, garbage, NO activity fees. 786-554-
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2BR/2.5BA apt for sublease. Only $560/mo,
1050 sq ft, dep pd, pet dep pd. Move in by
April 1st. 1st month's rent will move you in.
For more info call 352-363-0084 2-14-5-3
Limited offer. $200 CASH BACK. Spacious
2BR/2BA in Woodland Villas on SW 20th.
Lease exp Aug 05. Rent $672/mo. Call 284-
2336 2-15-5-3
1 or both rooms in 2BR downtown apt.
Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF,
& Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351
2-22.-a-3
FEB RENT FREE 1BR avail in 3BR/2BA
HOUSE close to campus, UF, Butler Plaza.
$3501mo. Includes everything: inet, cable, WI
D, huge yard. Call 352-682-9204 2-22-10-3
3 Blocks to Class!
Don't ride the bus again. MAY-AUG 407-375-
5240 1BR/1BA, sign today! 2-16-5-3
Studio for rent located 1 block N of University
(across from the stadium) $350/mo.
Immediate availability. Please contact 514-
3559 or 378-1387 2-14-3-3
$450/mo Feb 27th to July 31st 2BR Walk to
Shands, UF & Shopping. Pvt picnic area &
pool. On UF bus rt. Call 335-2839 2-17-5-3
Help a filmmaker out of Gainesville.
Sublease his room in a house 8 blks from
campus. High spd, DVR, util included.
$300/mo prvt ent. Call Dave 870-7726
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great neighbors. Avail Feb 21. Sub thru June,
July or Aug! $695 a month. $900 dep can
work deal. 219-1387 or 219-4755 2-17-5-3
BEST DEAL! REALLY
1BR/1 BA in 3/3 at Colonial Village. $185/mo
+ 1/4 utils. ASAP -AUG. FEB FREE. Call
262-9214 jso@ufl.edu 2-16-4-3
CAMPUS LODGE 2-3BRs. Vaulted ceiling.
Fully furn. Everything incl. $505/mo each.
Call 352-514-7773 3-17-20-3
1BR avail 2/12 University Commons furn
4BR apt. $385/mo incl elec. Feb RENT
FREE! We pay all start up fees + give you
$200 CASH upon signing lease! Female
only. Please call 540-785-9404 or email
kampertwo@aol.com 2-16-5-3
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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
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incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352-
395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4
Sublets and Rooms Available
All Florida Areas; All Major Cities
Browse available Rooms FREE!
www.METROROOMMATES.com
1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-4
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 3-8-40-4 .
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
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 2-16-20-4
M/F roommate. Furnished except bedroom.
Private bathroom. On-site gym, pool, and hot
tub. $274/month. Call Katy 813-966-7998
2-15--9-4
Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22
yr old female. $320/mo + $150 sec dep +
utils. Call 352-870-7670, 352-377-0295.
Avail now. 2-11-5-4
Female roommate needed. Master BR w/pvt
BA, W/D, hi-speed web, $240/mo + 1/3 utils.
Call 352-331-8446 Iv. mssg. 2-14-5-4
WALK TO SFCC
New 1700 sq ft 3BR/2BA home Rent
$350/400/mo by indiv BR. Avail 2/9. Call
283-6279 2-25-23-4
Room for rent in 2BR/1.5BA private condo
$350 reserved parking W/D big screen TV,
great location on Archer Rd, rent without
summer for $450, No pets 871-5328 2-14-
5-4
M/F, NS, needed to share 2BR/2.5BA
Southfork Oaks townhome. (near Target).
Unfurn master BR w/own BA avail. W/D, no
pets, prefer serious student or prof. $347/mo
+ 1/2 utils. Avail 3/5. No lease. Call Evan
335-9714. 2-18-8-4
Female student to join 2 females in nice 3BR
house off NW 8th Ave, 3 mi from UF on bus
rt, tile/hardwood, fenced yard, $275/mo + 1/3
GRU & HS internet dig cable, 381-5597 3-
15-20-4
Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2
house in NW G-ville, fully furn, pets welcome,
huge fenced yard, W/D, DW, avaialble imme-
diately. Vicky at 386-734-3080 2-15-5-4
Walk to UF
1 BR open for N/S in luxury house w/2
graduate students. $400/mo + 1/3 util, incl
W/D. Avail 279. Call 283-6279 2-25-13-4
2 share 2BR Downtown apt. Newly remod-
eled. Close to Shands, UF, & Library. $350/
mo. Month to month or longer lease ok.
Pets ok.Call 262-1351 2-22-10-4
Walk to UF. 1939 NW 5th Ave. Priv BA, W/
D, CHA, Dig cable, wireless internet, flexible
lease, 352-682-9342 2-15-5-4
Roommate wanted to share 2BR/1 BA in NW.
Very clean, quiet. Avail now. $375/mo. Please
call 352-214-3233 Iv. mssg. 2-23-10-4
2 Females looking for third M/F roommate
to share a 3/3 condo less than a mile from
campus. $275/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Erin
at 1-352-316-1063 2-14-3-4
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
2-25-11-4
Beautiful home in trees on quiet street near
UF. Quiet for study. Gourmet kitchen, fire-
place, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV, W/D,
cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $350 + 50
utils. 352-271-8711 2-17-5-4
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CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible
buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over
the phone. Please Call 373-Find
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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
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 cam-
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1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats,
or view the University from your 3BR/3BA
townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 375-
8256 4-20-71-5
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING
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352-235-1576 2-25-25-5
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WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE
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Group 2-15-10-5
TIRED OF RENTING?
Let me help you find a house or condo to call
your own. Call Brett Wherry at 352-412-8662
Century 21 Classic Properties 352-376-2433
x 20 2-18-11-5
Condo Countryside at UF. 4BR/4BA. Close
to UF, W/D, tiles kitchen, pool & gym. 3rd
floor. Quiet location. $176,000 Call 352-332-
3755 2-14-5-5
COASTAL GEORGIA- GATED COMMUNITY
Large wooded water access and marshfront
homesites. Ancient Live oaks, pool, tennis,
golf. Water access from $64,900. Pre-con-
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(877)266-7376. 2-11-1-5
NEW LQG HOME SHELL-$99,900. Beautiful
log home shell nestled on private wooded lot
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time offered. (800)455-1981, x119. 2-11-1-5
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OCALA area New Log Cabin on 20+ AC
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wrap-around deck set among a huge strand
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west of Ocala close to 1-75. Ample rd front-
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see. Call now (866)352-2249 x349. 2-11-1-5
LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Freb boat
slip! High elevation beautifully wooded par-
cel. Across from national forest on 35,000
acre recreational lake in TN. Paved roads, u/
g utils, central water, sewer, more. Excellent
financing. Call now (800)704-3154, ext. 608.
Sunset Bay, LLC. 2-11-1-5
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PROPERTY SALES. (800)642-5333. Realty
Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C.
28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. 2-11-1-5
BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil-
low-top, mattress & box. Name 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, 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. 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
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 4-20-
71-6
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
Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets
$49*Qn- sets $89*Single sets $390King
sets $999From estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a
Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6
Glass-top dinette set $50, love seat, $50 (or
$300 w/sofa), desk $25, 46pc stoneware dish
set $40, sewing machine $50. For pics/info:
www.garygen.com/fumiture 2-15-5-6
Full size bed $50, twin bed $40, Ig dorm
fridge $40, color TV $35, Entertainment
center large real-wood $140, port sewing
machine $45, sm desk $35. Call 335-5326
2-15-3-6
HOUSECLEANING.
Stuffed armchair 28H x 34W x 28D, $35.
5-drawer dresser $15. 15" monitor $5. 380-
9095 2-14-2-6
Lazy Boy Beige $80, Desk Wooden Brown
$25, Brown Wooden Nightstand $20, Desk
Chair $5, Twin Bed .Mattress $80, Brown
Wooden Armoire $40, Radio $10 HP 540
Printer $20. Annie 305-775-7011 2-15-3-6
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Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek
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Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204
NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20-
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COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential & commercial support,
networking & website development. $45/hr
www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230U4-20-71-7
LAPTOP REPAIR
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Network specialists
We buy computers and laptops
Working and Non-working
378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street
4-20-71-7
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ers, 17-inch monitor, 128 Mb RAM, excel-
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FREE 4-ROOM DIRECT SYSTEM includes
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equipment. Professional cooking utensils.
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Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
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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
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2715 N MAIN 377-1616
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GATORIDES 318-0813
93 Civic EX 2drAT $3595
94 Accord LX 4dr $3995
94 Civic Del Sol 78k miles...................$4295
96 Accord 4drAT $4695
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 3-7-
39-12
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash
cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call
now 338-1999 4-20-63-12
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We finance anyone $2000 discount off fi-
niance price. Mor6ethianl50 vehicles in stock.
Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12
SUN CITYAUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Call
338-1999 4-20-63-12
GATORMAX USED CARS
Buy, Sell, Trade.
We Finance. 495-9500
gatormax.net
2-18-20-12
'88 Honda Accord $699
'86 Buick LeSabre $799
'88 Toyota Corolla $899
'90 Acura Legend $999'
(352)338-1999 4-20-45-12
'90 Chevy Lumina Van $1499
'93. Chevy Blazer $1499
'90 Ford F-150 $2499
'93 Chrystler New Yorker $1999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 V8 107k mi
blue/green well kept, drives well all power.
Reduced $3600 215-2039 2-1.4-5-12
1992 BUICK SKYLARK 98k 4dr, turquoise
w/gray interior, new tires, brakes, fuel pump
& other new parts. Cold air $2200, cell#352-
318-7707 2-11-4-12
97 FORD TAURUS
1 owner, new brakes, 120K, $2800, 332-
9844 evenings 2-14-4-12
2001 Daewoo Leganza SE
Excellent condition, 32K miles, factory
warranty, pwr package, 4 dr. Call Gabby.
352-378-3953 2-17-5-12
Wanted I
LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD,
DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13
) mi
Wanted
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.
2-22-70-13
** I WILL BUY YOUR...**
Car, Truck, House or Furniture
"FOR FAST CASH"
Call Now! 352-538-1690
3-8-20-13
Help Wanted
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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, 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
CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own-time and
pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and
pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95%
pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call
800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 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! 4-
20-71-14
Students in-Accounting;,Aviatidon 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.
S800-965-6520 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
Mortgage lender has sales positions avail
for college students seeking prof work exp.
$8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs.
Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900
SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit
union)4-20-70-14
) I Help Wanted
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. 2-28-38-14
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
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
DRIVERS NEEDED
gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between
$8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule.
Call Dave for info: 379-9600 2-18-25-14
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 2-18-25-14
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 for more info.
4-20-63-14
MARY POPPINS: Where are you?'
FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk
4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp.
Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-37-
14
PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED
Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd
ck: 12 REAL $$ 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
M 1 Help Wanted
$1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No
experience necessary. For more info call
386-462-9301 2-17-20-14
CRUISE LINE
Entry level on-board positions available.
Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round. 941-
329-6434 2-17-20-14
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
SUMMER JOBS
S$2100
* Co-Ed Camp
* Seven Weeks
* Room and Board Included
GET PAID TO PLAY!
The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs
male and female Summer Camp Counselors
ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp
located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL
The camp runs June 6 July 23. Please
contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext.
250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-14
SECRETARY needed. Gatorfood.com is
looking for responsible, enthusiastic people.
City geography knowledge, customer service
exp helpful. For more info call David 379-
36632-18-19-14
PART TIME WORK
30 Openings!
Great pay, flex scheds, sales/svc
SAll ages 18+, conditions apply
335-1422 Earnparttime.com
2-14-27-14
GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS!
Earn $15-$125 and more per survey!
www.moneyforsurveys.com 2-21-20-14
FUN INTERNSHIPS NOW!!!
Enhance your resume and job skills!
Energetic students wanting to achieve
and succeed. All majors and years.
studyless@cox.net email us now.!
2-1T1-13--14
LEASING AGENT needed for 90-unit apt
complex. Part-time, hours variable. Needed
every-other weekend. E-mail resume to
applicant27@cox.net or PO Box 90275,
Gainesville 32607 2-11-10-14
Movie extras, actors, models! make $100-
$300/day. No exp req, FT/PT, all looks
needed! Call 1-800-340-5939 ext 1042 2-
18-15-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
& 4 Mon-Fri. Calico Jack's, 3501 SW 2nd Ave
Creekside Mall. 2-21-15-14
LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per
year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230
3-21-30-14
Escape to the Shenandoah Mtns of W
Virginia. TIMBER RIDGE CAMP, co-ed;
seeking young, energetic staff to work with
children for the summer. 90 miles from
Washington D.C. June 20 thru Aug 15, 2005.
Top salaries + travel allowance. A repre-
sentative will be on campus- Wed Feb
16th from 7-9 pm @ The Reitz Union for
interviews. E-mail TrCamps@aol.com or
call 800-258-2267. 2-16-12-14
FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS
Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from
any location; internet connection required;
send resume to jobs@brainfuse.com 2-24-
15-14
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 20050 ALLIGATOR, -'
M 1 Help Wanted_
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 2-17-10-14
TGI FRIDAY'S
Hiring all positions!
Cometitive pay, exc. health & dental plans,
401K, tuition assistance & career opp. Apply
in person M-R 2-4 pm or anytime online
@ Fridays.com 2-11-5-14
DRIVERS NEEDED for Valentines in floral
shop. Must have own vehicle w/AC. Apply in
person 319 NW 13th St. 2-11-5-14
WORSHIP/PRAISE TEAM LEADER
PT position @ local Christian Church 15
hrs/wk. Must be familiar w/current praise &
worship music. Able to lead a band, sing &
play guitar. Fax resume 352-377-0408 2-
11-5-14
TACO BELL -Now hiring
Looking for bright, energetic workers for all
shifts! Flexible scheduling and good starting
pay. Apply today at 3408 SW Archer Road.
2-11-5-14
Leasing Consultant
Energetic attitude/Cust Service
Exp. Apply Paradigm Properties
220 N. Main 375-2152 2-14-5-14
Groundskeeper
Custodial duties/Apt. Maint.
Transportation a must. Apply
220 N. Main 375-2152 DFWP 2-14-5-14
P-T IT Technician familiar w/MS Office 2000
and some HTML coding on Intranet. Assist
NA with minor networking issues. Help Desk
support. Fax Resume 373-1864 2-14-5-14
BUS. & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS
Get professional sales training /coaching
while helping, other students. Incredible new
multimedia grade-improvement system.
Call 352-317-2835 NOW for interview!
2-18-9-14
GREAT PAY!
Fun work environment! Work around
classes. All majors welcome. Customer
sales/svc. Conditions Apply. CALL 335-
1422. www.workforstudents.com
2-14-5-14
S ill Help Wanted
Youth & Children's Minister
First United Methodist Church seeks full-
time Children and Youth Ministries Director.
Must be able to develop & implement active
Children/Youth ministry programs,.commu-
nicate with motivated middle & senior high
youth, children, parents & volunteers, lead/
conduct Sunday & Wednesday evening ac-
tivities. Salaried position with benefits. (mid-
$30's). Bachelor's degree or two years relat-
ed experience required. Background. check,
driver's license check (min age for insurance
25 yrs.), first aid & CPR certifications (within
2 months of hire). Submit resume with refer-
ences to: FUMC, 419 NE'lst St, Gainesville,
FL 32601 Attn: Jim Williams CYMD Search
Committee 2-14-5-14
MAINTENANCE/CARPENTER
SHIPPING PERSONNEL/SUPERVISOR
FT or PT
Send resume to hr@gleim.com or call 352-
375-0772 ext 122 www.gleim.com 2-14-5-14
COOKS
Gator Dining Services needs experienced
professionals for weekend and night posi-
tions. Pay based on experience. Fill out an
application at Gator Dining Services busi-
ness office. 2-15-5-4
Part Time IT Tech Needed, 8-12 Hrs. Wk.
Positive Attitude & Dependable
Transportation Required. Complete
our online employment Application @
www.daysolcom 2-15-5-14
HOUSE DIRECTOR'
Motivated, organized woman needed to fill
position of House Director for active UF
sorority. Please call 561-213-1818 to inquire.
3-7-14-14
Customer service rep rfeeded, M-F, 2-9 pm,
Must be professional, outgoing and personal.
Apply today at University Air Center. 4701
NE 40th Terr, Gainesville, FL 2-15-10-14
DELIVERY DRIVERS
Own Car, reliable
Apply in person b/t 2-5
Napolatanos 606 NW 75th St
Gainesville, FL 2-14-4-14
Intern Architect and Project Architect for
Jacksonville firm. Must be proficient in
AutoCadd. Full benefits; competitive salary.
Call Jan Smith or Tom McCrary at (904)724-
2216; email sma@smithmccrary.com 2-22-
10-14
ALL LEVEL TUTOR WANTED
Use your time wisely
Good Pay, Flexible Hours!
Sell your knowledge!
www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-15-5-14
02B Kids searching for energetic and
enthusiastic preschool, tap & dance team
teachers with experience for all 02B loca-
tions. FT/PT positions avail, apply at any
02B location. 3-9-15-14
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Available from Commercial News Providers"
S eHelp Wanted 1 Help Wanted
Small Travel Company needs PT help.
Several positions available. Sales,
Administrative, & Basic Web Design.
Great Pay, flexible hours, call 352-246-
1447 ask for Chris. 2-16-5-14
GENERAL HELP
FULL-TIME DAYS
Filling 5 openings this week.
Training provided for all aspects.
UP TO $400/WK.
Call John @ 352-379-2710
2-16-5-14
MONEY FOR COLLEGE The Army is cur-
rently offering sizable bonuses of up to
$20,000! In addition to the cash bonuses,
you may qualify for up to $70,000 for col-
lege through the Montgomery GI Bill & Army
College Fund. Or you could buy back up to
$65,000 of qualifying student loans through
the Army's Loan Repayment Program. To
find out more, call 352-335-5600 2-11-2-14
$$CASH$$ For Spring Break
Turn your closet into cash. Plato's Closet
buys and sells gently used brand name
clothing & accessories. We pay CASH on the
spot! Plato's Closet 3333 SW 34th St. 374-
4402 2-25-12-14
Department of Housing and
Residence Education Security Staff
is currently hiring for Spring/Summer 2005.
Nighttime Security Assistant positions from
10 pm 6 am with starting pay $6.00 per
hour. You must be registered for classes
with at least 12 credit hours and have a
minimum GPA of 2.0. For information and/or
application, come by the Housing Office
Monday-Friday between the hours of -
8:00 am 5:00 pm
2-25-12-14
SHIPPING TECH-
Packing, mailing books for publishing
company. Yard maintenance included.
FT/PT. Must be hard-working, reliable, NS.
Reliable transportation. Drug test required.
hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 2-16-5-14
FEDERALAQUISITION REGULATIONS
Looking for person with experience to help
get us on the GSA schedules and promote
our products to government agencies. Send
resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com
3-10-16-14
Project Manager for Civil Engineering firm.
Land Development experience preferred.
Competitive Salary/Benefits. Email resume to
jhyde@hamiltontampa.com or fax 813-250-
3636 2-16-5-14
BOOKKEEPER, PT to help in home of-
fice. Accounting or bookkeeping exp req'd.
erowe@cox.net or fax 352-336-2057 2-.
17-5-14
HOUSEKEEPER, PT few hrs/wk.
Nonsmoker. Refs req'd. Good hourly pay.
336-2056 2-17-5-14
Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch.
Hand-lettering, PT a few hours/wk. Close
to UF. Short Resume. Reply PO Box 286
Gainesville 32602 2-17-5-14
Babysitter w/exp needed to care for 2 chil-
dren (3yr old boy; 1 yr old girl). Days/times
needed: Mons & Weds, total =15 hrs/wk.
Prefer student w/evening classes. Starting
pay: $8/hr. Please call 352-284-7537 if inter-
ested. 2-11-1-14
The Honey Baked Ham Co & Cafe is now
hiring sales associates PT position. Approx
18-24 hrs/wk. Apply in person. 618 NW 60th
St (Behind McDonald's on Newberry Rd) Call
331-1253 2-18-6-14
Local A/G church needs WORSHIP
LEADER/KEYBOARDIST. Penticostal
background/contemporary songs. Paid po-
sition. Call Pastor Terry 352-472-5433/352-
373-8815 2-24-10-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
& 4 Mon Fri, Calico Jack's 3501 SW 2nd
Ave, Creekside Mall' 2-21-15-14
FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30-5:30 M-F:
2-yr old teachers wanted 12:30-6:30 M-F,
2:30-6:30 M-F, 7:30-4:30 M-F. Previous
childcare experience desired. 1049 Museum
Rd Kindercare. 2-24-10-14
Looking for enthusiastic, outgoing and detail-
oriented people for part-time position in busy
leasing-consulting office.
Fax resume to (352) 384-3982 2-18-6-14
BARTENDERS WAITSTAFF COOKS
Now hiring JP Gator's. Apply at 1605 SW
13th St. No phone calls please. 2-17-5-14
Wish to hire a Cambodian language tutor.
Please call 386-418-2099 evenings or
southernrehab@yahoo.com 2-17-5-14
START TODAY! Travel USA. Openings for
20-25 guys or gals to work & travel entire
USA. Must be 18+. 2 weeks training. Fun!
(877)222-5589. 2-11-1-14
REAL ESTATE Stop wasting time! No
License OK. Unbelieveable training NOW
with income to transition to full time high
commission realty. www.ProfitinRealty.com
or (407)314-8904. 2-11-1-14
Love to Shop? Mystery Shoppers needed
in your local area. PT/FT, Make your own
hours. Training provided. Valid Email re-
quired. (800)218-9871. 2-11-1-14
$1500 WEEKLY GUARANTEED NOW
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS $50
CASH HIRING BONUS GUARANTEED
IN WRITING (888)318-1638 Ext 107
www.USMailingGroup.com. 2-11-1-14
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assembling CD cases at any location. No
experience necessary. Start Immediately!
(800)811-0347 EXT 658 www.easywork-
greatpay.com. 2-11-1-14HELP WANTED
Earn up to $409 a week assembling CD
cases at any location. No experience neces-
sary. Start Immediately! (800)811-0347 EXT
658 www.easywork-greatpay.com. 2-11-1-14
Drivers We Want You! Class A CDL required.
Solos & Teams apply today! Excellent ben-
efits XM satellite radio! (800)CFI-Drive (800-
234-3748) or www.cfidrive.com. 2-11-1-14
Driver- COVENANT TRANSPORT. Excellent
Pay & Benefits for Experienced Drivers,
O/0, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students.
Bonuses Paid Weekly. Equal Opportunity
Employer. (888)MORE PAY (888-667-3729).
2-11-1-14
Florida Licensed Physical Therapist AND
Physical Therapist Assistant wanted in Rural
Hospital in North Florida Call (800)973-2271
or Fax Resume to (850)973-8158. 2-11-1-14
UP TO $4,000 WEEKLY!! Exciting Weekly
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DETENTION OFFICER: Phoenix, Arizona.
Maricopa County Sheriffs Office. $14.99 per
hour. Excellent benefits. No experience nec-
essary. Contact (602)307-5245,(877)352-
6276, or www.mcso.org. 1,000+ vacancies,
including civilian. 2-11-1-14
AWC Carriers, Inc hiring drivers. Van,
Flatbed. Lease Purchase, 0/0 & Company.
CDL-A 2. yr OTR. No Hazmat. Non-force
Disp. Call Mike (888)498-8555, (334)692-
5090 www.awc-carriers.com. 2-11-1-14
Drivers/OTR-Tanker looking for Professional
drivers! NEW 2005 Equipment, Top Pay,
BONUSES, Prepass & EZ Pass, Rider
Program & Much more! North American
Tank Lines (866)748-6285. 2-11-1-14
Im i Services
AAA STORAGE
Close To UF, Convenient
4x4x4 $20/mo
4x8x8 $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
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ory & concentration. Eliminate bad habit
Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosi
Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPI
NGH certified 379-1079. 4-20-67-15
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Free Estimates
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Call Now! (352)374-4791 800-797-6766.
4-20-71-15
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Personal and Group Training
Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Fajgty
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339-2199
4-20-71-15
** BELLY.DANCE **
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For Fun & Fitness 384-9200
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4-20-71-15
HORSE BOARDING peaceful spacious
30 acres ring-arena round pens experi-
enced help 12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627.
Owner on premisis 35+ yrs exp. Lessons
avail. 4-20-71-15
MOSSWOOD FARM
Come ride with us! Great Farm
Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction.
Hunters & Natural Horsemanship.
466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net
4-20-67-15
TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE
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And Dismiss Traffic Tickets
With Online Driver Improvement Course
onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.com
4-20-71-15
Whipoorwill Farm: Stall and/or pasture boarn
10 min W of UF off Archer Rd. CBS Bar
12x12 stalls on 27 shaded acres. Lighte
arena, round pen, trails, tackroom. Owner c
premises. 376-8792 4-20-71-15
SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM
Quality Boarding 0 Lessons/English I
Parties *Alachua County's oldest & fine.
horse farm 466-4060 4-20-71-15
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at Sanctuary
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352-336-5656
4-20-71-15
PAPER-WRITING ASSISTANCE
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Learn to write. Outline, research, gramma
coherent thought application, typing... Slidin
scale. 24-hr svc. 374-7038 3-8-19-15
TERM PAPER HELP: Frustrated? Nee
Assistance? Help with research an
writing? TOLL FREE 1-888-345-82E
www.customessay.com 4-8-60-15
FINANCE TUTOR
Individuals or small groups.
Experienced, excellent.
375-6641 Harold Nobles
2-14-25-15
**First Responder**
Learn emergency medical care.
Prerequisite for EMT/Paramedic
Includes healthcare provider CPR
392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu 3-24-
42-1'5
**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.
250'x160' riding ring, round pen & jump
paddock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted
stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security
everglade-equestrian.com 352-591-3175
2-11-12-15
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Softball hosts tourney
By WILLIS JACOBSON
Alligator Writer
After two weeks on the road, the red-
hot. and undefeated Gators (7-0) get their
first chance to play on their home turf this
weekend in the GRU Classic.
Hosting the four-team tournament,
No. 19 UF begins play today with games
against Notre Dame and Coastal Carolina
(3-1) and will face South Florida (2-3) on
Saturday. The round-robin tournament
culminates with the consolation and
championship games on Sunday.
Getting the chance to finally play at
home is something Coach Karen Johns
says the team is very excited about.
"They're looking forward to using
their own locker rooms, sleeping in their
own beds and eating their own food,"
Johns said. "We've -gotten into a pretty
good groove the last two weekends, but
on the road you can isolate a little more
and keep a stricter routine.
"We have to discipline ourselves now
that we're at home, and it'll be a good
learning weekend for us."
Friday's opening game couldn't come
any sooner for UF's freshmen. After
weeks of practicing on it, they will finally
get the chance to experience a game on
their home field. .
"I'm very excited because we're going
to have a very big home crowd and this
is our place, our home," freshman Savana
Kelly said.
After playing in multi-team tourna-
ments the last two weekends, Johns says
the experience will benefit the Gators in
the long run.
"These preseason tournaments are
the only warm-ups we
have for events like
[NCAA] Regionals
and the College World
Series, so in order to
maintain that energy
level and stay above
the other team emo-
Johns tionally, physically and
mentally, you have to
do it every day, Sunday included," Johns
said. "So this is a good routine for us."
The Gators jumped to No. 19 in the
ESPN.com/USA Softball poll earlier this
week after starting the season unranked.
South Florida dropped out of the afore-
mentioned poll, but is ranked No. 21
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All games will be played at the Florida
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Seniors take last plunge
By BRIAN STEELE
Alligator Writer
One last curtain call.
That is all two of the three competing
UF divers have this weekend. Entering
this weekend's Southeastern Conference
championships, seniors Nicole Bolt and
All-American Zach Wilcox are preparing for
what should be their last career home meet.
Starting today at noon, the diving portion of
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throughout the weekend. Bolt and Wilcox
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as they hit the platforms.
While the divers would love to leave the
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look forward to strong performances.
"This is the moment -we've been train-
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and focusing now. Consistency is the most
important thing. Land on your head, and
you'll be ok."
Even though the ending of a college ca-
reer can be an emotional ride, Bolt knows
that UF must remain mentally stable.
"We can't get caught up in the whole
thing," Bolt said. "You have to be relaxed
and stay in control. Be confident in what
you do, and still have fun."
Although the mental attitude may be
an important factor, Wilcox knows that the
Gators have to score points.
"We're starting off the meet, and if we
start out well, we motivate the rest of the
swimmers," Wilcox said. "We've been doing
this a long time."
In anticipation of the upcoming confer-
ence championship, diving coach Dornnie
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up, at least in the mind of the divers.
"We're practicing like we are in a meet
everyday," said Craine. "We're working
more on individual meets now. It gives [the
divers] more confidence-when you're doing
the same routine all the time."
"This is the moment we've been
training for. It's just fine-tuning
and focusing now. Consistency is
the most important thing. Land
on your head, and you'll be ok."
Nicole Bolt
UF diver
One of the biggest potential advantages
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Wilcox agrees and is hoping that with the
help of the crowd, the Gators will be able
to dethrone defending national champion
Auburn.
"Home-pool advantage can't hurt,"
Wilcox said. "I'm real excited to finish out
here. One of the great marks [on the pro-
gram] would be to beat Auburn."
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005
ALLIGATOR
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Better loss 'not a badge of honor,' Donovan says
*THE UF COACH ADMITTED
IT WAS A MORAL VICTORY.
By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
For Coach Billy Donovan, some-
where amid all the talk concerning
the Gators' newfound physicality in
their loss at No. 5 Kentucky, some
perspective was lost.
While admitting that he too gave
his team some kudos for its visibly
improved toughness compared to
last season's debacle at Rupp Arena,
Donovan wanted to give all con-
cerned a few reminders: the Gators
were still out-rebounded. The
Gators still committed errant turn-
overs to lose an 11-point lead. And
the Gators (14-6, 6-3 Southeastern
Conference) lost to the Wildcats for
the eighth consecutive time.
"I'm not wearing it as a badge
of honor that our team has gotten
better since a year ago," Donovan
said in humility. "To an extent, we
did what we were supposed to do. It
was a moral victory, so to speak. I'm
not about that."
What is Donovan about? Getting
UF to learn from the mistakes of its
four years of Lexington blues.
Facing a season-ending stretch
with four of seven games on the
road, Donovan wants his team to
address those miscues, beginning
with a rematch at Tennessee.
"While we'd like David to
step up and get 15, 20
points, we.know they're go-
ing to come after him."
Billy Donovan
UF basketball coach
Despite suffering a 42-30 re-
bounding deficit to the Gators, the
Volunteers (11-12, 4-6 SEC) capital-
ized on turnovers to hand the Gators
their first league loss on Jan. 19.
Utilizing an 18-6 points-off-
turnovers advantage and a 6 for 10
three-point .shooting performance
from freshman guard Chris Lofton,
Tennessee defeated UF, 83-76, in
overtime at the O'Connell Center.
Against Kentucky, turnovers
once again sabotaged the Gators as
they afforded the Wildcats a 14-0
advantage off eight in the second
SEE MEN'S, PAGE 24
Enter Gators baseball
Season opens
By TIM CASEY
Alligator Writer
tcasey@alligator.org
Gainesville is 1,325 miles .from
Omaha, the site of the College World
Series. It takes 21 hours to drive there
by automobile.
But for the UF baseball team, that
kind of distance pales in comparison
to the four months the Gators must
endure before they can earn a bid to
play for the national championship.
The 2005 Gators will take the
first step on their journey to Omaha
tonight when they host Charleston
Soiemrn (1-3) at 6:30. Four seniors
lc"a the way for the Gators, including
outfielder Jeff Corsaletti.
"Being my senior year, I'm going
to try and have as much fun as I can,"
Corsaletti said. "You play to win the
game, and that's what we're going to
try to do this year. I haven't got a ring
yet here for SEC, or for anything
- so that's definitely the No. 1 goal
in my mind."
What about Omaha?
"Definitely getting to Omaha is
another one," Corsaletti said. "When I
came in here, I had a lot of high expec-
tations, and I still do. This is the last
year ... to fulfill them."
Tommy Boss gets the ball to start the
season. He will face left-hander Brad
Bissell (0-1, 2.00 ERA). On Saturday,
UF junior transfer Alan Home will
face right-hander
Bobby Parnell (1-
1, 360 ERA) in a
2 p.m. day game.
The series will con-
clude with a 1 p.m.
game on Sunday
that pits junior
corsaletti right-hander Bryan
Ball for the Gators.against Charleston
Southern senior righty Ian Holmen (0-
1, 22.50 ERA).
The Buccaneers began their season
on Jan.' 28, then lost three games to
Florida State. They defeated Claflin in
their home opener last Friday, earning
coach Jason Murray his first career
victory. Murray was a UF volunteer
assistant coach in 2002.
Two senior Buccaneers will make
SEE BASE, PAGE 24
UF pitcher Tommy Boss will anchor the Gators' 2005 pitching rotation and will start tonight against
Charleston Southern. Alan Home and Bryan Ball will start Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Strong mentality will set baseball apart from other UF sports
The ticker on Major League Baseball's
official Web site counting down when
pitchers and catchers report for spring
training reads a little more than four days re-
maining. Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick.
Spring training is just one of the numerous
things I love about baseball.
The optimism. The anticipation. The op-
portunity.
Tickets are cheap. Hopes are high. And
guys you've never heard of get a chance to
prove they belong in "The Show."
Z*
The bitterness of
how last season ended
unless you're the
Boston Red 'Sox, of
course will soon be
Brian Sh r washed dean with a.
Bran haffer 30-way tie for first place,
Shaf At Home albeit for one day.
bshaffer@alligator.org However, while the
big boys have to wait until the first
week in April to get it on for real, the UF base-
ball team gets its green light tonight.
The Gators' source of bitterness through-
out this off-season has undoubtedly been the
Miami Hurricanes much as it has been dur-
ing the previous three off-seasons for UF.
And while departed stars such as Justin
Hoyman and Ben Harrison -will never have
the opportunity to avenge those heartbreak-
ing, season-ending losses, the UF team that
takes the field tonight will.
Opinions on this team vary widely head-
ing into the season opener. The Southeastern
Conference coaches voted that the Gators
would finish third in the SEC East. However,
UF received two first-place votes one more
than second-place Georgia.
The most obvious storyline entering 2005
is whether Coach Pat McMahon has equipped
his team to deal with the loss of last year's
core Hoyman, Harrison, C.J. Smith and
Jonathan Tucker.
And judging by the way he continually
infused youth into last season's veteran club,
it's a pretty safe bet to think that while those
SEE SHAF, PAGE 24
E For a complete statistical
breakdown, of UF's game
against Tennessee on Saturday,
log on to alligator.org/sports.
* Illinois hired former UF quarter-
backs coach Ed Zaunbrecher as
its eighth assistant coach under
former Gators head coach Ron
Zook.
"There'll probably be five or six
people In my family cooking desserts
for the team. My favorite Is blackberry
cobbler. I'm going to be eating a lot."
Lee Humphrey
UF guard, on his family cooking for the
Gators Friday
* 1998: UF guard Jason Williams drains 8
three-pointers against Auburn, tied for the
second most in a game in Gators history.
UF won the game 81-64.
, FRIDAY, FEBRUARYI~t f465.( m ALLIGATOR, 23
Gators to face another familiar foe
IUF WILL FACE AUBURN, WHO
NARROWLY WON LAST YEAR.
By DAN TREAT
Alligator Writer
dtreat@alligator.org
From the outside looking in, every-
thing looks rosy for the UF gymnastics
team. The Gators are riding a three-meet
winning streak over three top-10.opponents,
including Southeastern Conference rivals
Georgia and Alabama, and are ranked No.
6 in the country.
Despite those positive notes, the Gators
are not satisfied with their performances.
"I think we're OK, but we're nowhere
near our potential," senior Orley Szmuch
said. "We're counting falls and making little
mistakes that are just unnecessary. We're do-
ing well. We've beat some really good teams,
but it's just nowhere near our potential."
In an attempt to rectify, these prob-
ln-i thegvinana-.s held a.team meeting
Wl\dnesda) to ry and fix the miscues.
"We said in the meeting that it's not OK,
there are no excuses," Szmuch said. "There
are reasons that we're making these mis-
takes, but it's not OK anymore, and we need
to change it."
The competition won't be slowing down.
either, as the Gators will meet at least one
ranked opponent in their next five meets.
Their run of six consecutive SEC dual
meets continues tonight when they host No.
15 Auburn, who narr-oi.1l, defeated LT in
their di i 1 n-I 1t Ie t etseal--
"I've said.- i mianu timne:. over and over,
that I honestly e-el the 'SEC is the mo-t dif-
ficult conference in the country," Coach
Rhonda Faehn said. "It's just getting more
competitive every year, which is exciting
because it makes us a better team and pro-
gram."
While Szmuch made her all-around
return last week, the road back for fellow
senior Erinn Dooley is going to be much
longer. Faehn is holding her out of competi-
tion this week.
The gauntlet has been thrown down for
the Gators to step up their performances,
"We know that we beat Georgia, but
we're kind of losing to ourselves," Szmuch
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UF gymnast Orley Szmuch and the Gators boast an impressive record, but Coach
Rhonda Faehn is keeping them grounded. UF hosts No. 15 Auburn tonight.
said. "We only beat them by a small margin, "We're happy we got the win, but it was
and they made a lot of mistakes, but so did kind of an ugly win, and it wasn't something
we. we were excited about."
Tennis to
face Illini
By NATASHA WEINSTEIN
Alligator Writer
nweinstein@alligator.org
After a two-win weekend that
earned the UF men's tennis team state
bragging rights, the No. 3 Gators (4-"
0) will travel to No.. 5 Illinois to face
their toughest opponent yet.
Not only is Illinois 4-0, but the
match against the Fighting Illini will
be the first the Gators play indoors.
"We gained more confidence dur-
ing the FSU match," Coach Andy
Jackson -said.
"Illinois is going
:.' to be a big chal-
lenge, but at the
same time, we
; have a reasonable
chance to beat
them."
Jackson The Illini sport
a 36-match win-
ning streak and have won their last
three matches against the Gators.
Jackson noted that the season's
schedule was created in a way to
constantly prepare the Gators for
their next opponent.
After battling Illinois, the Gators
will compete in the USTA/ITA
Men's National Team Indoor
Championships on Thursday. The
Illini, hosting that event, are the two-
time defending champions.
"I feel the Illinois match is the cor-
rect way to prepare for the Indoor,S
Jackson said.
"Traditionally, the team plays
better outdoors where their physical
strengths can show."
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the independent florida Associated with the University of Florida FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 VOLUME 98 ISSUE 98 Meyer jumps n Coach to meet student leaders By KYLIE CRAIG Alligator Writer kcraig@alligator.org UF's head football coach Urban Meyer wants to meet you. Meyer, who replaced Ron Zook after his termination following a loss against poorly ranked Mississippi State University, sent letters introducing himself to the presidents of each major student organization and requesting a personal meeting with each of them. "I want the student body to take ownership in this team. It's their team, not my team." Urban Meyer UF football coach Meyer said he sent the letters in an effort to get to know UF students better, as well as to bring the student body and the football team together. "At a lot of other schools, the football team walks on one side of the street and the students walk on the other," Meyer said. "That's not going to happen here." In the letter, entitled "GATOR Nation," Meyer refers to UF as "the greatest football nation in the country" and tells students he knows he must earn trust and respect. Josh Peck, chapter president of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, where a confrontation between Zook, his football team and fraternity members took place in the Fall, received Meyer's letter but declined to comment on the so-called "Fratgate" incident. "This isn't about Ron Zook. It's about Urban Meyer," Peck said. Interfraternity Council President John Dicks said he is impressed with the letter, noting that it seems "right in tune with Meyer's character." "We are a community here, and for him to come in and want to be a part of that and to initiate that himself says a lot about his character," Dicks said. Meyer, who has quickly embraced UF, said he is also looking forward to starting new traditions. One is to make sure every student knows UF's fight song so that at the end of football games players and students can join in and chant it together. "I want the student body to take ownership in this team," he said. "It's their team, not my team. In the letter, Meyer stated he wants to visit with different groups and organizations just like he visits recruits, and he added, "I want to know how each of you came to be Gators." Meyer said he will begin meeting with the individual organizations Monday and already has four meetings scheduled with different groups that day "It may take some time, but it's something we want to make sure gets done," he said. UF grapp es with America Online over webmai I THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER BLOCKS Eing information from financial aid, professors, advising and all e-mail addresses ending in ".edu" to solve a problem at UF, MAIL FROM THE UNIVERSITY AS.SPAM. even Student Governnent because AOL flags most messages Hoit said. A solution from AOL may come next week or next from UF webmail as spam. Several groups are looking at soluyear, so in the meantime administrations, but UF may have to disallow students from having their U F tors are looking at local solutions to By STEPHANIE GARRY e-mail forwarded to an AOL account, if only for a short time. Administration the problem, Hoit said. Alligator Staff Writer "It might not be the best solution, but it might be the only One option is that UF would offer smgarry@alligator.org one;" said Marc Hoit, interim vice provost for information a personalized portal for students to use in communication technology. "The difficulty is actually nationwide. This isn't a with the university. UF may soon have to say goodbye to students who use UF-only problem." AOL rejects UF mail for. two reasons, Hoit said. Some stuAmerica Online e-mail for official university correspondence. So universities are working together with AOL to find a University officials fear some 13,000 students aren't receivsolution to the problem. AOL doesn't want to lift its filter on SEE AOL, PAGE 12 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" N In Palestine, it's tough to find an expert in audiology or speech pathology. Nadia Abdulhaq, a UF graduate student from Palestine, plans to be among the first. See story, pg. 8. FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIEDS 13 CROSSWORD 16 Partly SPORTS 22 cloudy 78/57 visit www.alligator.org Ten pins down Baek Chang hurls a strike in the Reitz Union Game Room Thursday night, before being met with cheers and high-fives from his friends. The group participated in Bowla-rama, a night of extreme bowling for the American Medical Student Association. I A model works the runway at the X-Clusive Fashion Show on Thursday evening at the Reitz Union. The event was sponsored by the Black Student Union. See story, pg. 10. VOLUME 98 ISSUE 98
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2; ALLiGATOR y RDAy FEBR ARY 11, 05 News Today FORECAST CL 0) U 0. C TODAY SUNNY 57/32 L. Z 0 0 0 LOCAL University Corners project officially begins Demolition for the $125 million University Corners project began Feb. 4 with the destruction of the SuperCuts building. The building, formerly located on Northwest 13th Street and Northwest Second Avenue, was once a dry cleaner and needed enviSATURDAY SUNNY 64/37 ronmental remediation, said project president Michael Conroy The SuperCuts building is the first casualty of UniversityCorners, which will replace existing structures from Northwest Third Avenue_ southwardto University Avenue, with an eight-story business and residential development. Henry Rabell, part of the University Corners Project team of Bosshardt Realty Services Inc., was on-site for the demolition. "This is a ground-breaking project," he said. "It's going to be the most spectacular development this town will ever see." Conroy said the project has been in the works since' 2002, when he and his partner Michael Pellett were presented with the opportunity to develop the site. "We saw the need for an upscale, mixed-use center right here in the center of town that could serve the student body of UF," Conroy said. Condo/hotels, condominiums and penthouse lofts are aVailable in the upper stories. Around 80 percent of the residential space has been reserved, with UF alumni reserving 80 percent of those spaces -most as a second home, Rabell said. Demolition will continue in the upcoming months, moving south from Northwest Third Avenue along Ndrthwest 13th Street, reaching University Avenue and a block west -to Northwest 14th Street. The project is due to complete in 2006. Randy Akerson, owner of Burrito Brothers, said he accepts the need to develop the area. "My building is old, my restaurant is too small, and.there is zero parking," Akerson said. "All of these things will be better when all is said and done." SUNDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 70/46 MONDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 70/52 TUESDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 74/50 The businesses are being offered space in University Corners, andConroy said rent could be less than what they are paying now. "Some of the businesses will -godark for a couple of years and Come back to a home in our center"Conroy said. 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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY It, 2005jRALLIGATOR, 3 Os CAMPUS Groups demonstrate on both sides of abortion issue By NATALIE KOULOUVARIS Alligator Contributing Writer The messages are different but both are troubling: "Ten more babies died while you were in class;" "eight women died during your last class." On the Reitz Union North Lawn, anti-abortion and abortion rights student organizations put out these messages to inform students about the effects of choosing either side. In Florida alone, there are approximately 235 unborn babies aborted a day, said Elizabeth Hansen, president of Pro-Life Alliance. Pro-Life Alliance began placing 235 white crosses across the North Lawn on Monday. Each cross represents a child lost due to an abortion. They will continue to add 235 crosses a day, ending today. People -around campus have gone to the crosses to say a prayer or give a flower to an unborn child, Hansen said. "People have other options besides abortion, such as single parenthood, married parenthood and adoption," Hansen said. "In any of these cases, you are still giving the gift of life to your child." Pro-Life Alliance member Ana Carvalho said she feels the display of crosses will help to get people Pro-Life Alliance member Gary Sanford warms his hands during a campout on a cold Thursday night next to the Cemetery of the Innocents. Group members have added 235 crosses to the memorial each day this week, symbolizing the number of abortions each day in Florida. talking. to have to start with stuff like this of crosses, Vox: Voices for Planned "We are in a cultural mindset to let people understand What aborParenthood, is couniter-demonstratwhere abortion is OK," she said. tion really is." ing the anti-abortion position. "Until that changes, we are going A few steps from the display Mary Knighton, Vox president, handed out fliers about the consequences of illegal and unsafe abortions. "We come out here and try to tell women that not having control over their bodies is taking away from their civil liberties," Knighton said. The abortion rights organization had its No Choice Memorial on Jan. 26, displaying 240 coat hangers on the Reitz Union North Lawn, representing 'the 240 women who die each day from having unlawful and dangerous abortions. "If people have comprehensive sex education, it will reduce the abortion rates because it empowers people to make safer decisions about sex," Knighton said. "When people have safer sex, there are less unplanned pregnancies and less unplanned abortions." UF zoology sophomore Christine Henderson said she believes in both sides. Abortion should not be used as a birth control method, Henderson said. However, there should be a choice in case unusual circumstances occur, for example rape. "If you are going to have an abortion or not, make sure you know what you want," Henderson said. "Do not put your guilt on a child that has not even come into the world yet." 2005 FACSS Chinese New Vear Show Friendship Association of Chinese Students &Scholars 7:30pm Saturday, 1February 12,2005 Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts -shirts! (for the first.5c 'acss/newyear/new ecial accommodations, ple ct the Florida Relay System 302 or 392-2567 (TDD), least 72 hours prior to the event. If http://grovi For persons with disabiliti e-mail accommodat@sg.t
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4; ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Ii; 2d05 --search n final steps Committee makes two recommendations ByEMILYYEHLE Alligator Writer eyehle@alligator.org The race for UF's new position of vice president for human resources now only has two competitors. A search committee chose Kyle Cavanaugh and Loretta Harper Thursday to recommend to UF President Bernie Machen, eliminating the third finalist, Paul Michaud, the assistant vice president for human resources at Florida International University. "Both of the candidates have a depth of HR (human resources) experience, and both are engaging and knowledgeable about the field," said chairwoman Pam Bernard, UF's general counsel. A former colleague of Machen, Harper is the vice president for human resources at the University of Utah, a school with 28,000 students. Cavanaugh oversees the faculty and staff at a university of 51,000 as the associate vice president for human resources services at the University of Texas at Austin. Harper emphasized her doctrine of honesty when she met with a Faculty Senate council Thursday. Faculty and staff need to know why a university's administration makes the decisions it does, she said. "We don't always have to agree -in fact, I'd be worried if we didbut we do have to have a kind of understanding," she said. After a survey revealed UP's faculty was unhappy with university administration, Machen created the new vice president position in the Fall. The candidate chosen would be responsible for many -faculty and staff issues, such as benefits and recruitment, and would report directly to the president. -Although few such positions exist at colleges, Harper has headed a similar operation at Utah since September 2000, overlapping Machen's presidency there. Harper said she was interested in the position because of UF's "complexity." Cavanaugh,whovisited UF on Wednesday, said he was excited about being a part of the "bold" vision of making UF a Top 10 public research university. Both candidates said they thought faculty and staff should be able to access information about benefits more readily, after being prompted by the council's concern. "A lot of faculty doesn't know what's out there," council chairman Mike Katovich said. "We're moving in the right direction, but we've got a long way to go." In an e-mail, Machen said he had not made a decision yet, and the chosen candidate wouldn't be hired for several weeks. TAlAHASSEE Ca-pitol debates term limits i 0 Me L a. 0-OM 4 q CL By JAMES VANLANDINGHAM Alligator Staff Writer ivanl@alligator.org TALLAHASSEE -Barely four years after term limits started squeezing senior lawmakers out of the Florida Legislature, the consensus in the Capitol is that eight years is not enough. Momentum is gaining for a measure extending term limits for legislators from eight years to 12. The problem, reformers say, is that lawmakers are often too inexperienced to make informed policy decisions. Both Senate President Tom Lee and House Speaker Allan Bense said Thursday that they support extending term limits. "In my first four or five years [in the House], I was more involved in the political side of gaining support to become speaker," Bense said. "But now, focusing on public policy, there's a lot to learn. Maybe too much for such short a time." Bense said he was originally a firm believer in eight-year term limits and still supports them in principle because fresh faces bring fresh ideas. But 12 years is a more reasonable time period, he said. Lee, too, supports term limits, but for 12 years. "I think it's good to have a starting time and a finishing time," he said. "It brings a sense of urgency to the legislature." The eight-year limit, however, has hurt the legislature, forcing members to gain the expertis-e and political support to occupy leadership positions in only six years or less, he said. "The learning curve is too steep," Lee said. "We're asking people to give up too much to learn policy and procedure in such a short time." Lee said term limits have especially hurt the House, a traditional entry point into the legislature, as opposed to the Senate, where most members have prior experience from serving in the House. "I just think it puts more power in the hands By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@auigator.org The free Cheetos stop here. University Police Department officers arrested two students in connection with an extensive string of thefts from on-campus vending machines. Between May and December, Nicholas Maldonado, 21, and .Emil Parmar, 19, used their Gator-1 cards to steal -from vending machines across campus, including Beaty Towers, Jennings Hall and the Springs Residential Complex, according to a UPD press release. Maldonado and Parmar would swipe their Gator-1 cards, then umplug the machine's telephone line before money could be deducted from.their accounts. More than 1,300 separate thefts occurred during an eight-month period with the value of goods exceeding $700. The vending machines have been repaired. "This is no different from physically stealing something," State Attorney's Office spokesman Spencer Mannosaid. In addition, UPD filed sworn complaints against 17 others for similar offenses. "It's one of those situations where word got around, and one person told another and another," UPD spokesman Joe Sharkey said. Noticing a shortage of merchandise compared to the number of Gator-1 card swipes, a representaStudent tive of Canteen Vending Life contacted UF ID Card Services in early January to .alert them of the problem. If convicted of the crime -a felony -Parmar and Maldonado could serve up to five years in prison and pay a fine, Mann said. The. 17 other defendants could serve up to one year in the Alachua County Jail or receive probation and a fine. Parmar and Maldonado's future at UF is uncertain, Dean of Students 'Eugene L. Zdziarski said. "It could be a suspendable offense, but we'll have to look into each case individually," Zdziarski said. Parmar declined to comment. Maldonado could not be reached on Thursday evening. of staff and lobbyists," he said, adding that the governor, too, has gained power since the legislature has become less experienced. State Sen. Jim Sebesta (R-St. Petersburg) filed a motion Tuesday to put a constitutional amendment before voters in the 2006 election that would increase term limits by four years for lawmakers. To avoid charges of self-dealing, the extension would not apply to current legislators. Bense said he would like a similar motion to be filed in the House and thinks the resolution would pass the Florida Legislature. "It might be a hard sell to voters [in 2006], many of whom probably believe that eight is indeed enough for politicians," Bense said. "I just think it puts more power in the hands of staff and lobbyists." Tom Lee Senate president But a strong vote through both houses and endorsements from senior politicians from both parties could help the amendment among the voting public, he added. The idea of term limits, instate legislatures swept the nation before and during. the "Republican revolution" of the early 1990s. "Eight is enough" citizen initiatives were passed in 27 states, and many of these measures applied to state delegations of U.S. congressmen and senators as well. Florida's amendment, passed in 1992 by 77 percent of Florida voters, was one of these. But the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal term limits as unconstitutional in 1996, rendering that part of Florida's law inoperative. Six states have since repealed their term limits, and other states have tried, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. But voters are often skeptical of politicians who say they want more time in office, and 21 states still-have term limits on the books. ,I UPD arrests for snack theft
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 5 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Campaigns mays I break SGu rules By BRIDGET CAREY Alligator Writer bcarey@alligator.org Student Government Spring election campaigners may be breaking advertising rules and could be subject to penalties by the Elections Commission. Various parties have interpreted SG statutes' definition of campaign advertising and the date when campaigning begins differently. The only person who can clear up the confusion is SG Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye, who did not return five phone calls made between 4 p.m and 9:30 p.m. Impact Party members have mounted posters and passed out fliers that may not meet campaign requirements. The statutes indicate that before any such materials can be displayed, they first must be approved by the supervisor of elections and also contain the phrase "paid political advertisement" and the campaign's treasurer's name, which many posters and fliers were missing. But Impact spokeswoman Jessica Goodwin said she believed official campaigning has not yet begun. She said party leaders believe they are not subject to advertising approval until "offical campaigning begins" when qualifying to run ends Tuesday and the supervisor of elecMoritz tions holds a subsequent meeting. "We are trying to the best of our ability to abide by the rules," Goodwin said. SG statutes state that campaigning begins the fourth Tuesday before Spring elections begin. This semester's election is on March 15 and 16. An official SG Spring election meeting was held Tuesday. If Spring Break is not counted, that Tuesday meeting would be the election-cycle kickoff, according to statutes. School holidays typically are not counted in such SG statute calculations. Gator Party leaders also have produced informational fliers emblazoned with the party logo without statements that they were a paid political advertisement. But party spokesman Student Sen. Sundeep Rawal said the fliers are not advertising since they were distributed to students already present at an informational meeting. "Because we handed it out at our party meeting to our party members, we consider it an intra-party communication," Rawal said, adding, "We're trying to follow every rule possible." Progress -Party has produced informational brochures that have been approved by the supervisor of elections, which do contain the phrase "paid political advertisement." Progress presidential candidate Sen. MacKenzie Moritz said they wanted to get the Progress Web site approved by the supervisor, but Moritz said "she (Blye) didn't know" if Web sites fall under the campaign materials clause. The Voice and Mad Hatters parties both also have Web sites and neither state the phrase "paid political advertisement." Moritz said he interpreted Tuesday to be the start of the election season, adding party campaign finance reports are due Monday. Nevertheless, Moritz said something is needed to clarify the rules and "put it in plain English." -Slating begins today for SG election Registration open through Tuesday By STEPHEN MAGRUDER Alligator Writer smagruder@alligator.org Students hoping to get involved and make a change in Student Government have three full days to sign on to the political party of their choie. Today begins what is known as slating, where students wishing to run for legislative offices register themselves and meet up with their chosen parties. Slating continues through Tuesday. Qualified candidates who do not wish to slate with a party may run as independents. To slate, applicants must first register by filling out an "Intent to Run" form, which asks for a grade point average, classification and university standing. Candidates must have a 2.0 GPA, be a full-time student, attesting 12 credits as an undergraduate and nine as a graduate student, Student and be free from any GOVOrnient conduct offenses on campus. Qualifying will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Reitz Union Room 287 today and Monday. It will be held at the same time in Room 123 on Tuesday. After the information on the form is verified -and the person slating is qualified, they may meet with the party of their choice, many of which will be stationed throughout the Reitz Union. Parties that have confirmed slating events are Gator, Impact, Progress and Voice. Representatives from Block, Mad Hatters and Strike Force said they were planning other party events. The Access, Keg, Phoenix, Student Alliance and Support parties are not expected to run candidates in the Spring election, to be held March 15th and 16th. Representatives from Access, Keg and Support could not be reached for comment. The Phoenix Party has since changed its name to Impact. The Student Alliance and Support party names are reportedly being held solely to prevent others from using the parties' names. County group sponsors environmental guide to Gainesville N THE MAPS WILL PINPOINT 11 TYPES OF ATTRACTIONS. By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org An international movement to create a community resource of "green maps" has found its way to Gainesville. Sustainable Alachua County Inc., a local non-profit environmental group, is sponsoring the Gainesville Green Map Project, an endeavor to identify and map unique locations of giving residents and tourists "We want to make sure and resources, both manand naan environment-savvy resource ture-made, within the city, coordinaguide. the map Will be as compretor Naomi Ganyo said. "We want to make sure the map hensive and up-to-date as The map would be used by local residents and tourists alike to enhance their quality of life, said Kiara Pywell, director of Sustainable Alachua Courty Inc. "It's not just 'green,' it's the quality we want for our community," Pywell said. There will be 11 categories, or icons, on the map. They will range from institutes of culture to pollution sites, all with the intention will be as comprehensive and up-todate as possible," Ganyo said. An advisory panel of 39 local people was chosen to hammer out the categories and the criteria for each. Their first meeting was held this week at the Florida Community Design Center on University Avenue. The panel includes seven UF faculty and staff members, each with different areas of specialization. possible." Naomi Ganyo Gainesville Green Map Project coordinator At the meeting, the group went over their goals for the map and the first category: civic involvement. After the board sets the standards for what will be included on the map, a volunteer "green team" will scout locations throughout Gainesville. Ganyo said she hopes to see the map completed by 2006. It will be given out free of charge at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau, as well as other sites. "We want everyone to have a copy in their backpacks," Ganyo said. The first map vas made in New York City in 1991. Now there are over 170 green maps internationally, according to the Green Map System's Web sie. Blowin' out the speakers The Jesi tear out an original guitar riff at the Orange & Brew on Thursday. Student Government Productions put on the concert as part of a series promoting local bands. According to its fans, the band chose the name Jesi because their long hair makes them all look like Jesus.
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6, ALLIGATOR M FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 Editorial With the deadline for parties officially to declare their slate of candidates coming up Tuesday, the Student Government election season is beginning to gear up. This semester, let the Department of Darts & Laurels be your guide in choosing the best representatives of the student body from the vast sea of registered parties. With our combined lack of experience in political office, surely we can lead you on the right path. Well, maybe not. But at least we'll be here to tell you how the parties have messed up and -maybe -how they've done something right. So pick up a campaign sign, put on your tinfoil anti-propaganda hat and stump your way into this week's special SG edition of. Darts & Laurels Kicking things off with some presidential-election-style campaign malfeasance, we toss a big-kids-admit-it-when-they'rewrong DART to the Voice Party for trying to commandeer the issue of graduate student under-representation in SG for their own political gain. Helping to correct the imbalance against the graduate community is a noble goal, but it doesn't say much for your sincerity when the president of the Graduate Student Council, Mike Bowen, openly calls your bluff. And instead of taking their licks and attempting to remedy the situation by cooperating with the GSC, the Voice Party posted an indictment of Bowen's message on their Web site. The message claimed personal statements Bowen made at a Student Senate meeting had slandered the party by criticizing them for seeking to capitalize on the graduate student and non-Greek vote -which is, of course, in flagrant disregard for the actual meaning of the word "slander." The message went on to make Bowen's point for him by saying the party has had no contact with GSC whatsoever, regardless of what Bowen may have implied. That's actually not a good thing. If you wash your hands of the representative body of a portion of students, you can hardly be said to represent their interests. Because we're pretty sure extra regulation on student activities is a bad thing, we fire an it's-supposed-to-be-access-for-stuidents-not-administrators DART to Dennis Ngin, Impact Party presidential candidate, for supporting a UF rule, influenced by pudding-covered women's rugby players, that requires recreational sports groups to seek approval from an administrative board for fundraising events. While we're glad Ngin qualified this by stating his concern that the approval process could possibly take too long, we can't stomach the concept of a prospective leader of the student body so easily ceding authority on a student issue to the university. Finally, though we hate to break continuity with today's theme, we nonetheless must look at the bigger picture and fire a who-exactly-was-the-victim-there DART to UF administrators for instituting the new frmdraising rule -and the brief suspension of the women's rugby team -in response to the event. While pudding wrestling may not be the sort of thing the administration wants to put on recruiting fliers -unless it wants a gigantic spike in applications, of course -it's hardly something so unspeakable that it should cause the expulsion of a well-intentioned group, even if they had been responsible for the furdraiser. Besides, who is really being exploited if the girls themselves organize such an event and get hordes of guys to pay them to see it? We know we'd be more likely to vote in SG elections if all of the candidates would get into a pudding-filled tub to prove who really has what it takes to lead the student body. alligator Dwayne Robinson Matt Sanchez EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR Mike Gimignani Lauren Flanagan MANAGING EDITOR Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Agator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (aboot one lette-ized page). They most heotyped, double-spaced and nmust include the otlos rame."clssificatio d ypon number. Names bilhe ithhelnd it tte oiter shows jsc se. We reserve the oght to edit folength, grmma, style ad l tihel. Seod letters to ettoms~alligatoror, r g them to 1105 W. University Ave., or send them to R0. Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32sttd2257.colum,,s ot about 4nn wor~ds about original tonicsoad editorial catosaea s etome. Qestions? Catl 376-4458. Opinions ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions A?oCW T OR AR{E YOU JST UNHAPPY TO SE I ? Guest column Moderate Republicans dwindle in GOP, t used to be the party that had something for everyone: the Grand Old Party was for all Americans. But today, with neo-conservative Republicans in full power, the Bush administration and his congressional mandate make it clear they plan to force a radically conservative agenda on the rest of America. With these objectives, President Bush and his conservative Congress have abandoned the true traditions of the GOP. New-age Republicans are an ignorant group of ultraconservative, tight-winged radicals operating on the social frontier. While the conventional GOP has stressed fiscal responsibility through balanced budgets, moderate to low taxes and limited government spending, the "conservatives" are the most fiscally irresponsible group to this day. With billions of dollars spent on a war with no foreseeable end in the near future and demands for additional funds up to $80 billion, Bush and his irresponsible neo-conservative sidekicks are pushing the deficit to record levels. One by one, the moderates are disappearing -not necessarily because they are being beaten by their democratic opponents, but rather because they are being beaten by their own party's more conservative-minded members. In this destruction of the moderate wing, or "moderate squeeze," base voters show they would rather support the neo-social conservative movement. New-age conservatives have found a message that resonates with mainstream Republicans: social conservatism. This is a feat the moderates of today cannot match. It is no longer a case among the GOP of what is right and wrong, but rather what wins elections. The future of coming generations is being destroyed by the spending disease, Bible-brainwashed minds and conservative schemes of the nation's top Republicans and their constituents. Their interests no longer are toward creating jobs in our economy or Scott balancing the budget. Instead, they Goldhagen will use their clout to end abortion Speaking Out rights, separate gays from mainstream society and start wars for personal reasons -revenge being one of them. However, while the new GOP continues to gather strength, they will lose credibility and the confidence of Americans over time as the deficit grows and Social Security and other social and fiscal programs are permanently destroyed. The handful of moderates left in the government cannot lose any more ground. For the sake of all Americans, somebody must stand up to the ignorant conservatives teaching them that smart, logical politics is still a winning. formula. The reason for being moderate is logical and simple: Moderate politics favor the greatest number of people and appeal to everyone at some level. It is no mystery why the Republican Party no longer appeals to Americans in the blue states. The moderate Republicans who once delivered contentious states such as Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Vermont, California, New Jersey, Maine, Oregon and Washington to the party have lost their faith and trust in the GOP. It is essential that the GOP bring them back. Perhaps the fate of the moderate Republicans relies on the strength of a small bunch of politicians, including Sen. John McCain, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Gov. George Pataki and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. These will be the saviors of the GOP's moderate wing. With some on the brink of a first or second presidential run, these moderates have the potential to return to power and reestablish themselves, not only as Republicans, but as leaders for all Americans. Scott Goldhagent is an dccotntinigjtnior. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Should UF recreational sports groups have to get approval for fundraising? Thursday's question: Should children of illegal immigrants be eligible for in-state tuition? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 37% YES 63% NO 51 TOTAL nOTES I
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 7 Troops need support, not cheerleading Editor: So, David Ruiz says. he loves, honors and respects American troops. As a former soldier myself, I don't buy it. I think Ruiz loves the war in Iraq, not the troops fighting it. Since the first Gulf War, launched to liberate Kuwait back to a monarchy, "support the troops" has been code for "support the war." No one who truly cares about the well-being of our soldiers would support a war that was based on exaggerations, forged documents and lies. Far from "protecting our homeland," as Ruiz claims, our troops in Iraq are engaged in a bloody occupation with no end in sight in a country that did not pose a threat to the United States. And, the recent election has not made those troops one bit safer; Iraq is as dangerous as ever. So save the back-door platitudes, Ruiz -the troops do not need another rear-area cheerleader. In fact, with enlistment numbers down, what this grinding occupation really needs is more enlistees. Take your love of servicemen to the nearest recruiter's office -I am sure he can help you put your money where your mouth is. John Dryden 7P'.' U EUE Upward Bound program not extravagant Editor: As a former Upward Bound student, I would like to comment on the recent article, "Cuts to ground Bound." I was a part of the Upward Bound program at USF for three years during high school, and because of it I was able to attend UP. It provided me with the knowledge of the college process I was not able to attain anywhere else. The program is extremely valuable and great at what it does. I was disappointed and angered to read Hunter Williams, president of UF College Republicans, call it an "extravagant" program with narrow goals. How can he refer to a program that encourages and enables low-income high school students, who without it would not have the same opportunities as the majority of collegebound students, as having narrow goals? If he were to witness what actually goes on with Upward Bound, I am sure he would take that comment back. In my three years in the program, 1 got up every Saturday to attend sessions. My summers were spent at USF attending the residential program, taking classes while everyone else was relaxing at home. Upward Bound students and staff work hard, and to have someone undermine the program in one statement is unsettling. It will be a sad day for me and many of my fellow Upward Bounders to see such an amazing program cut. Norma Erosa 2LS Drop out and become a ski hum. Well, at least for a week. It's all here. Four incredible'peaks. Four fantastic parks. Four awesome pipes.Throw in brilliant blue sky days, plenty of powder, and a happening,Victorian town and you've got one phenomenal Spring Break. Go to breckenridge.com/college right now for great deals that will make it especially tempting to head West. BRECKENRIDGE The perfect mountain town. breckenridge.com/college Happy Hour 4pm-9pm $4 Pitchers -$100 Drafts FRI:$2 Pitchers -Live Acoustic Music SAT: $1 Drafts -$1 Wells 1728 W. University Ave. -377-7333 Take a Survey! Win a Computer! YOU can win a new DELL" in minutes!! Between February 14th and March 8th, Freshman and Seniors are invited to visit: www.survey.csra.uconn.edu Just complete a survey for your chance to win! I in every 150 participating students will win a DELL"' computer! Sponsored by: The University of Conneticut's Center for Survey Research I i I
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8, ALLIGATOR S FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 ~ o4 L~~rkva Audiologist going to East By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer jsirmons@aIigator.org Bombs burst, but some children don't hear them. Mothers and grandmothers call for a child but receive no response. Concerned guardians try to take the child to a hearing clinic, but in Palestine, it's tough to find an expert in audiology or speech pathology. Nadia Abdulhaq, a UF graduate student from Palestine, plans to be the first audiologist with a clinical doctorate in Palestine and pledges to use it to help children in her homeland. There are about 20 such audiologists at UE, she said. "I'm planning to build my own state-of-the-art hearing and balance clinic in Palestine by the end of 2006, one year after I graduate," she said. Leaving home to help at home Abdulhaq, 32, came to UF as a Fulbright scholar in 2000, because "she did not know enough about her field." "After I worked in a clinic for a couple of years, I found I could not help out enough children, and I wanted to pursue a better education, so I applied for the Fulbright," she said. The Fulbright Scholar Program aims to bring the top foreign scholars to America so they can transfer skills back to their home country. "Nadia is one of the hardest workers and always strives to learn more so she can best help her homeland," said Debra Anderson, adviser for international Fulbright students. "There is a dire need for her profession in Palestine." Twelve percent of children in MADDIE'S Pet Rescue Project ofAlachua County presents 6 convenient locations, 10 hours and 200 pets for you to love Palestine have a hearing problem, Abdulhaq said. "America and other first-world countries have about two percent of their population with hearing disabilities," she said. "It jumps considerably in developing countries." "I'm planning to build my own state-of-the-art hearing and balance clinic in Palestine by the end of 2006, one year after I graduate" Nadia Abdulhaq UF graduate student One reason why hearing loss is a major problem in Palestine is because the disability is not detected early enough, Abdulhaq said. "The most important time for hearing development is during language and cognitive development, which is at a very young age," she said. "A lot of Palestinians do not detect hearing loss until the child is 3 or 4 years old, when it's too late," she said. Educating the public about hearing loss will be a branch in her clinic, so guardians will know how to determine hearing loss and how to deal with it, she said. Abdulhaq is focusing on children because, she said, about 50 percent of Palestinians are below the age of 14. "My clinic will be open to all ages, but I know from experience that many of my patients will be children," she said. Conflicts and language barriers Abdulhaq grew up in Nablus, a "conservative" town, but her family was open-minded and insistent that all of their children got an education, she said. "They were adamant that all of us went to college because that's the only way to get ahead," she said. Nablus was periodically occupied by the Israeli army, she said, which sometimes made it hard to go to school. "I lived terrorism from the Israeli army," she said. "Every time I'm around them, I feel I could get shot." Her family moved to Ramallah, where she earned her urdergraduate degree in English literature at Birzeit University. She then went to the University of Jordan to earn a master's degree in speech pathology. After obtaining her degree, Abdulhaq worked as a speech pathologist, helping children communicate fluently despite their hearing loss. "There is a language barrier that is even harder to overcome with hearing loss," she said. "Children and adults must learn how to communicate in different ways." Still, after a few years of employment, Abdulhaq wanted to learn more. Improving communication To earn a Ph.D. in speech pathology that will complement her clinical .doctorate in audiology, Abdulhaq is developing a test that determines the level of speech understanding for Arabic-speaking children. "No one has developed a standardized test for children's understanding of the Arabic language," said Scott Griffiths, coordinator in the department of communication sciences and disorders. "This would allow clinicians to gauge how hearing loss has affected the child's ability to interpret Arabic." Nadia Abdulhaq, a grad student from Palestine, hopes to be one of the first audiologists in that section of the world. She originally came to UF as a Fulbright scholar in 2000. This isn't the first test that Abdulhaq has created to help lessen communication gaps, however. In her free time, Abdulhaq developed a questionnaire for incoming Fulbright scholars to determine their understanding of American culture. "At orientation, she pelted me with tons of questions about names and customs she didn't understand," Anderson said. "For example, I kept referring to GRU (Gainesville Regional Utilities), but nobody knew what GRU was. But instead of simply finding out herself, she asked me if she could help me find a way to better communicate with the scholars." 1T0MP DOWNATTHE THA'\ LAL FLORIDAI NVTATIONAL S p UNIVERSITY OF FLOR DA DOORS FOR THE STEP SHOW OPEN AT'm THE STEPHEN C. OCONNELL CENTER -n inru rN*rr i% m exp os on A $16 IN ADVANCE $18 AT THE DOOR YATID rE"'Rw" ff 2 0ATM AY FEBRA'YJ'T AT "I IAM WITH FOOD. GIVEAWAYS AND CONTESTS ON THE NORTH LAWN IN FRONT OF J WAYNE REITZ UNION EJILEADERSHIP UV 1 SC0 HOLARSHIP IN 8 ANDSHOWMENSHIP
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005E ALLIGATOR, 9 UF netWork viruses pose hard-to-solve problems By DAVID COHEN Alligator Writer dcohen@alligator.org Even if an e-mail seemingly is from a UF faculty member, it is very possible it came from the other side of the world due to the countless viruses plaguing networks every day. "There are viruses on the UP campus at any given time," said Jordan Wienes, network security engineer for UF Computing and Networking Services. "There is no security in e-mail. Anyone in the world can e-mail you -at any time. If it guise of journalism department official Charles J. Harris this week, UF and every college within it does have their own virus-protection systems. "[The UF network] is a little worse than normal but not in any state of crisis," Wienes said. But Wienes said anti-virus software on individual students' computers is the "third line of defense." And though UP is working to increase its electronic security Wienes encourages downloading updates from software manufacturers as soon as possible. "We see a lot of people infected that don't know it," Wienes says it's from UP, it may not be." said. Despite suspicious communications sent out under the Security flaws in Microsoft Windows programs are constantly discovered and "patches" issued through Microsoft's official site, a large batch of wluch were issued recently, Wienes said. Most viruses do not affect Macintosh computers. When a computer without updated protection is logged on to the Internet, it takes only one to five minutes to be attacked and in most cases infected, Wienes said. Sometimes UF follows the tracking of a virus and even helps law-enforcement agencies prosecute their creators, or hackers. This is rare though, because viruses affect computers at companies and agencies worldwide. "We are not special," Wienes said. In addition to commercial updates, UT students can download free anti-virus software from UF's software Web site. However, Wienes said exercising some common sense is the best first step. SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Officials unveil Iong-term pIn f r East Gainesville campus By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org With a huge research university in the west end of town, Gainesville's less .lime-lit half sometimes goes unnoticed. However, for twoyears SFCC has been sponsoring the East Gainesville Initiative, which provides ahelping hand to the citizens of Gainesville living east of downtown. The initiative's long-term strategic plan was finalized this week. About .50 people -residents, businessmen and pastors, among othersgathered at Mount Carmel Baptist Church on Tuesday to discuss the future of East Gainesville and how SFCC can continue to help. "We can't have a plan without talking to the residents, the people who live in and care about East Gainesville," said Karen ColeSmith, director of the initiative and an SFCC employee for more than 15 years. Comments largely centered around East Gainesville's need for further literacy education for children and a civic center to deliver access to arts and enrichment activites. "Everything we do is centered around empowering people through education," Cole-Smith said. Among the programs already in place is "21 for the 21st Century," by which SFCC donates 21 used computers a year to churches in needy neighborhoods. Technology is an important part of being educated and getting a job, said Eugene Jones, director of SFCC's Information Sasser Technology Education Program. Other programs include the Phoenix Initiative, an ongoing project in the Phoenix duplex community. SFCC has installed computers and provides tutoring to the more than 400 low-income neighborhood children. SFCC also runs College Reach Out, a program geared to tutor middle school students for the FCAT. With school funding riding on FCAT results, SFCC has cominitted nearly $10,000 to put teachers in touch with children in failing schools, said Tom Mason, chairman of SFCC's technical programs. The East Gainesville Initiative was instituted over two years ago, when SFCC President Jackson Sasser made the development of East Gainesville one of his top priorities, said Pat Grurder, vice president for innovation and college advancement. Grunder said'the college has plans to continue the outreach indefinitely. "Projects like this are exactly what the community college mission is," Grunder said. 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10, ALLIGATOlR N FRiDAY, FEBROA-RY 1605 STUDENT LIFE BSU struts stuff in fashion show By LINDSAY PETER Alligator Contributing Writer With a runway dominating the middle of the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, more than 500 people turned out for the Black Student Union-sponsored Fashion X-Clusive on Thursday night. Betty Stewart-Dowdell, the Black Student Union's sponsor, led the audience in the "Negro National Anthem" before kicking off the fifth annual fashion show a little past 8 p.m. Andrea Morales / Alligator A model works the runway at the X-Clusive Fashion Show on Thursday evening at the Reitz Union. The $8,000 production was the kickoff of the Step Showweekend, said Brenda Jean, director of the show and a fourthyear health science education major. "The theme for Black History Month is 'Elements of Ebony,"' Jean said. "We.wanted to share the beauty and essence of our culture." "Elemental Persuasion in Color," the theme for the evening, was developed through five scenes of white, brown,,red, green and black. Forty-four students, -who went through three auditions, modeled dresses, suits and bikinis from seven stores, including Dillard's, Wet Seal and Mr. Q's Menswear. "I like that they have big girls too, not just skinny, skinny girls," said Erica Cadet, a firstyear psychology major. Audience members answered trivia questions about upcoming BSU events throughout the show to win T-shirts. Songs by Petey Pablo, Nelly and Ciara filled the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom as members of the audience sang along and moved to the beat. Nearly three hours before showtime, Brithney Moffett, a fourth-year business administration major, had arrived at the Reitz Union in preparation for the show for run-throughs and makeup. "It's not so much being nervous," Moffett said, before making her walk on the runway. "It's a rush." Harn helps host Islam symposium By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer itauibee~aiiigansr.srg Complementing an ongoing art exhibit, the Harn Museum and the UF Center for African Studies hosted a symposium Thursday on Sufism, a religion based o~n Islam, and its role in Africa and the rest of the world. Sufism focuses on the mystical aspects of Islam and recognizes that there are other ways to acquire knowledge besides traditional means, Center for African Studies Director Leonardo Villalon said. The symposium, entitled "Islam in Africa: Sufism & Modernity in a Globalized World," boasted UF professors speaking about their personal experiences with the religion, its role in the social structure of Senegal and other countries, and its influence on popular culture, specifically music. For instance, many in Senegal prefer to join what they call daaira, voluntary associations of disciples, over labor unions, as they are more confident in the representative power of the Sufist groups. The art exhibit, "A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal," is, on loan from a UCLA museum until March 15. Villalon estimated more than 100 students, professors and community members attended at least one of the symposium's three sessions, held in the Harn Museum's Chandler Auditorium. "I'm also pleased the university is concerned about addressing the need for education about Islam." Leonardo Villalon Center for Africian Studies director He said the exhibit strengthened and contextualized concepts taught in many UF classes. I "The base idea is to take advantage of the exhibit here," Villalon said The symposium was significant in that it represented a collaboration between both .the museum and UF's acaclemics, he said. "I'm also pleased the university is concerned about addressing the need for education about Islam," Villalon said. Thornebrook Chocolates 2441 NW 43rd St. 371-0800 Open 9-7 (and Sun Feb 13th) News can appear one day and be gone the next, But the paper news is printed on can and should live on. Last year, more than one thrid of all U.S. newsprint was recycled. And that number is growing every day. Recycling is the one way we can all give something Read. back. Then Recycle. F P R AN G E' Zo VPses v IT ps -' V alkocokites V 13eam V TK-Stoxe Speciaks Ve .De&LeJL v Pampeaed BEwag Voislets -541 NW81 Ave .Greeey Square v MI EiRIJJ ~IassicFREE ADMISSION! G11 |aiplcFriday vs. Notre Dame @ 10 AM vs0.Coastal Carolina @ 12:30 PM Saturday vs. USF @ 12:30 PM Bracket Play 4 or 6:30 PM Softball Saturday Fun Zone-Inflatable games will be set up for kids priorto the first game and between games! valentine's on the Diamond-Couples will have the chance to win prizes such as dinner for 2, movie tickets and a weekend getaway during various contests throughout the day. SUNDAY Championship game 0,10 am or 12:30 OM Vailentinens on the Dienmonda Florida Softball Stadium g the intersection of Museum and Hull Roads. ma Panath di-Filin reqwmy er mt -inia77 nay .nIn hn CM a.t OOO.4-GATOR. Tlt .pn. ad hoae,, aau mynail te Fianda eiy Sonan MO-95-8771rr (Tssi. -5pnseudlo dyodiiiisi 9 fpergy 0s
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 11 V-Day events raise money, awareness 'Vagina Monologues' this Saturday Students aid packa e -rush By GLENDA LUFT Alligator Contributing Writer Two UF packaging science majors will see their senior design project put to the test this Valentine's Day. Anthony Shun, 23, and 22-year-old Eric Fisher's design project is helping florist St. Rose reduce packaging tine, meet production requirements and increase profit, said Bruce Welt, coordinator of UF's packaging science program. Shun said they completed the Student project Sunmner 2004 and took a lot Lift of trial and error. "We talked to Dr. Welt about the project, and we thought it would give us a lot of real world experience in research and development," Shun said. Before Shun and Fisher's device, called an "in-qase filler," a florist would spend more than eight minutes filling one box of vases, one vase at a time, with nutrients and water. Now he spends four minutes. The filler allows a person to fill up a case of vases at the same time instead of filling each vase individually, Welt said. The filler eliminates the need to fill cases in advance, leaving more space in the cooler for the flowers instead of nutrient-rich water. The device is on a 6-foot-by-4-foot table and consists of a tank, pump and 24 tubes, Shun said. The original tank used was 65 gallons, but St. Rose increased its capacity to 2,000 gallons in production. St. Rose was so pleased with the design they asked Fisher to send another filling head for the holiday, Welt said. Welt said St. Rose sells vases with flowers to places such as Wal-Mart and Publix. "This is the first real test of the product," Welt said. "On Valentine's Day they have really high demand and a lot to produce." By KEELEY MCCARTY Avenue Writer For some, V-Day is not a Hallmark holiday centered around heart-shaped candy and flowers; it's a time to raise funds and awareness for abused women and girls around the world. V-Day is an international, nonprofit organization whose mission is to stop violence against women. HAWK, Helping Abused Women and Kids, sponsors the UF chapter. Erin .McDonough, a UP. senior, organizes the V-Day events at UF, with "The Vagina Monologues" as their biggest production. "The Vagina Monologues," written by the founder of V-Day, Eve Ensler, debuted at the Reitz Union Auditorium on Tuesday night to a sold-out crowd of approximately 350. "I was just so excited when we made the first $100," McDonough said. But the group will likely raise much more than that, she said, with a Saturday performance of "The Vagina Monologues" and a Safe Walk still to come. "We're lighting our candles in honor of survivors and women we've lostto violence," McDonough said. The Safe Walk will be tonight af 8, and will consist of a candle-light vigil and a walk through Off the the UP campus A recepAvenue tion will follow in Reitz UnionRoom 282, with speakers from the University -Police Department's Crime Victim Advocate Program and Peaceful Paths, the local women's shelter that receives the proceeds from the events. Ninety percent of money collected this week will go to the shelter, while the other 10 percent will be sent to women in Iraq. Peaceful Paths works directly off grants from the state, and we hope to supplement that income, said Raechel Steckley, founder of HAWK. The second performanceof "The Vagina Monologues" will be Saturday PUBLIC SAFETY Loal wo1nman alilg-edly bltvfs other w0-man E ALLEGED VICTIM'S INJURIES ARE MINIMAL. By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@alligator.org Kaneko Nelson's bark has bite. Alachua County Sheriff's officers arrested the 25year-old Archer woman Wednesday evening after Coffee Yolana, of 14719 SW Archer Lane, called police saying she had been attacked and bitten by Nelson. Nelson, of 505 Robinson Dr., accused-Yolana, her first cousin, of spreading rumors concerning the identity of the father of Nelson's baby, Yolana said in a phone interview Thursday. Yolana said Nelson accused her of saying Yolana's father was also the father of the child, which she denied. "I don't talk about that," Yolana -said. "This has been going on for a long time." Yolana said she and Nelson were at Yolana's aunt's house, at 204 W Park St., when the incident occurred. -Yolana said she had been trying to call her mother from the house to disprove Nelson's accusations when Nelson attacked her. "She knocked the phone out of my hand and jumped on me," Yolana said. Nelson bit Yolana, who is six months pregnant, on the arm, according to police reports. Nelson, who has been charged withaggravated battery, a felony, was released from jailThursday mormng. Yolana's injuries are minimal. 005 Gator Gym nSti #6Yww61d 7 Meet the Gymnastics team after the meet for an autograph session! Se oer OUR11 rX BY THORNTON WLR
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12, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 Law students to offer free tax help By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer jsirmons@aligator.org UF's Levin College of Law has stepped in to help students and other Alachua County residents with their taxes. "The closer we get to April 15, the crazier it gets here," said volunteer Harris Kirsch. "The more people who come in early, the better a chance we will have at doing their taxes." Harris Kirsch volunteer income tax assistant "Law students are providing income tax assistance to all students and lower-income community members for free, so they don't-have to pay a company like H&R Block to do it at a price," said Jeff Troiano, volunteer income tax assistance supervisor. All volunteers have passed a test given by the Internal Revenue Service to determine that they're eligible to provide the assistance, he said. "I've filled out my own taxes for many years," said 35-year-old tax assistant Paul Sax, a third-year law student. "I'm sure I can do it." The service aims to save time and money for students who don't want to invest in learning how to properly use a 1040 form, Sax said. "They were extremely helpful," said customer Angela Steiner, 24. "I was in and out of here in less than an hour, and it was free." But while tax service is invaluable to customers, the assistants also gain experience from the-service. "My ultimate interest is in tax law, so this gives me hands-on experience with income tax assistance," said Scott Bowman, a first-year law student. "Plus, it's a good way to give back the skills I'm learning at the law school to the community." The program anticipates assisting more than 600 students and community members, but most will come in April just before taxes are due, Troiano said. The program is large enough to assist more than 1,000 customers. "The closer we get to April 15, the crazier it gets here," said volunteer Harris Kirsch. "The more people who come in early, the better a chance we will have at doing their taxes." Since some students receive tax breaks, free tax assistance helps a lot, said Warren Cockerham, a UF film studies student who has already taken advantage of tax assistance elsewhere. "If you're working one job and are single, taxes are pretty straightforward," he said. "But if you have a job and you're a student, taxes can get a bit confusing, so services like these are very useful." Free tax help for students and low-income local residents Who: UF Levin College of Law students Where: Room 151, Bruton-Geer. Hall When: Every Tuesday through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. until April 14 GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS 25%OFF any one GNC Product Cannot be combined Need coupon. on y available at Butler Plaza location Dailv Specials 377-6020 Exp 3/30 for people who 'have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only you can be paid to help save lives. Ear up to $975 in3months. 112 Nort Male Street tiesovifle. Fl 32601 352-37t-9431 *4 5 lA Bring this ad in for a $5 bonus on your first donation. Tonight. In the Rion Ballroom, 2nd Floor Reitz There are no more tickets available for this event Brought to you by SGP and GatorNites FOr more infol viSit www.pinkruckproductions.wcm at a 1315 S. Main St. $5 Lover a Doors open.dt 9pm I El dnd up always welcome alligator rMVEr GREAT LIVE Music EVERY FRIDAY UF may block email forwarding AOL, from page 1 dents mark messages from UF as junk mail, which tells AOL to block future e-mail with similar characteristics or from the same email address. Additionally, the amount and rate of e-mail messages sent from a single UF computer can trigger AOL to tag the e-mail as spain. Students may not realize they are missing messages, Hoit said, which explains why they continue to forward their e-mail to an AOL account. "We're dependent on it, and a lot of people don't realize how sensitive to little hiccups it can be," Hoit said. The most likely solution is that UF may prohibit students from forwarding their email to AOL accounts until the company finds a more long-term solution. "That's not the preferable solution, but at least keeps messages going until we can do a larger, better solution," he said.
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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Classif eds, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 www.alligator.org/class For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent For ishe unfurnished unfurnishd unfurnished anfunishec9 ONE IN A MILLIONt!! Roommate matching 3/3 from only $445 FREE Cable w/ HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hr gym* tan FREE*Close to UF Leasing for NOW & FALL*377-2777 4-20-71-1 Super Clean Studio Walk to ShandsLong & short term lease Now as low as $355 monthly inc all utilities ph 336-9836 4-20-71-1 HAVE IT ALL AT THE LANDINGS!! Fully furnished 3 and 4 bdrm apartment homes. All utilities, 24 hr Gym, Free Tanning as low as $480/bdrm SPRING & SUMMER SPECIALS Roommate Matching Avail. 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 $400/mo includes everything -gym, pool, DSL, electric, etc. 337-9255 or www.windsorhall.com 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 *Incredible Deal 1/1 in 4/4* with: internet & cable & elec & water walkin closets, full bath, wash/dry pool view, gym, FULL furnish Call for more info 352-258-3542 2-25-27-1 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 Furn. room in private home for female, NS. Kitchen & laundry priv, private bath Utils + cable, furn. $300/mo Avail March 1st 352372-3713 2-17-15-1 1 room in 2BR downtown apt. Newly remodeled. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF & Library. $350/mo. Month to month or longest lease ok. Pets ok. Call 262-1351 2-22-10-1 Save $$ with coupons from the Alligator. GATOR PLACE APTS 3600 SW 23 St. 2BR/ 1BA W/D is optional. Park in front of your apt. Pet play park. 2 mi to VA/Shands. $525/mo 372-0507. 4-20-71-2 OQUIET, CLEAN, LOTS OF GREEN SPACE. Rustic 1BR apt. $325/mo. @1BR cottage $375/mo. Call 378-9220 or mobile 218-3901. 4-20-71-2 AVAILABLE NOW Walk to UF, Studios and 1BR's From $505. 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 Need a Rental Home or Condo? Need A Tenant? CALL THE BEST! Watson Realy Corp. REALTORS* www.watsonrent.com Property Mgmt/RentaIs 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 fSoor 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 OSUN BAY APTS@ OSome furnished avale **Walk or Bike to Campus 00 1-1 $460/moe*2-1 $520/mo www.sunisland.info @00376-6720 4-20-71-2 1 & 2BR apts. convenient to shopping, bus line, and just a few miles from UF. Located off SW 20th Ave. $410 -$515, ind water, sewer, pest control & garbage. Sorry no pets allowed. Call 335-7066 335-7066. 4-20-71-2 Quietly Convenience! Location! 1BR $460 2BR $530 Beautiful pools/courtyards! Walk to UFI Pets Welcome! Now or August! 372-7555 4-20-71-2 SEPARATE FROM THE COMMON PLACE Luxury 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA W/D inc. *FREE Cable*Alarm* 24hr. Gym* FREE Tan* Close to UF Museum Walk 379-9255 4-20-71-2 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 3BRI2BA $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 second walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish. Short term available. Private Owner. $495up. 352-538-2181. Lv mssg 4-20-71-2 Perfect for 1, Big enough for 21 750 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 DAY A VACATION 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 Indulge Yourself Luxury 2 & 3 BRs FREE tanning, 24 hr Gym Gated entry, pets ok Limited spots, 372-0400 4-20-71-2 ***Beautiful and New* 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA LUXURY FREE High-Speed Internet FREE Monitored Alarm FREE Cable 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 ** Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to UP. 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 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 2 4-20-71-2 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 FaIl 371-7777 4-20-71-2 4BR/4BA at UF Only 2 left for Fall Luxury Townhomes W/D, Alarm, Pets ok. OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 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 376-6720 www.sunisiand.info 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, 336-4455 4-20-71-2 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. $200 off ist month rent 375-1519 4-20-71-2 More for less, FREE -even! 2BR/2BAOnly $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 I BR & 2BR/1 BA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasherceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 2-25-38-2 Classifieds.ge How To Place A Classified Ad: Corrections and Cancellations: Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M -F, 8am -4pm. No refunds or In Person: By Mail: When Will Your Ad Run? credits can be given. Cash, Check, MC, or Visa Use forms appearing weekly in The Classifieds begin TWO WORKING DAYS Alligator errors: Check your ad the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND Alligator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC, after they are placed. Ads placed at the with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY REThe Alligator Office Visa or checks only. UF Bookstore may take THREE days to SPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAYTHE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY. 1105 W. University Ave. .appear. Ads may run for any length of Corrected ads will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be M-F 8am -4pm By Phone: (352) 373-FIND given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY. time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry, be further compensated. UF Bookstore at Reitz Union M -F, 8am -4pm but there can be no refunds or credits Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE M -F, 8am -6pm, Sat. 1 am -5pm By Fax: (352) 376-4556 for cancelled ads. NOON for the next day's paper. There Mill be a $2.00 charge for minor changes. 1 For Rent: Furnished 6 Furnishings .11 Motorcydes, Mopeds 16 Health Services 21 Entertainment 2 For Rent: Unfurnished 7 Comp ters 12 Autos 17 Typing Services 22 Tickets 3 Sublease 8 Electronics 13 Wanted 18 Personas 23 Rides 4 Roommates 9 Bicycles 14 Heip Wanitd 19 Connec ions 24 Pets 5 Real Estate 10 For Sale 15 s rvies 20 Event 25 Lost& 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, familial 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 discrimination in employment (barring legal exceptions) because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, age, or any other covered status. e This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or lossarising 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 thatrtype 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 of goods and/or services through any advertising contained herein.
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14, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 112,,005 For Rent For Rent For Rent For Rent 1V FRet unfitrnished J -unfurnished unfurnished ,unfurnished0 _Junfurie *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 7-20-71-2 -ree Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups DW, 1 BR/1 BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call low 372-9913 4-20-71-2 amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft iBR 1400 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! )iscounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. 'lose to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070. t-20-71-2 lOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 330 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, g screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. 1-20-71-2 fotal Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent VC, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn -nowing. 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 Ine BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but las it all. All until. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. ,all Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop >y 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2 Up to 1 month FREE rent! 10 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts Wail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts, irdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223 irimarkProperties.com 4-20-71-2 apartments Available Now \ll Florida Areas; All Major US Cities f3rowse our listing FREE NWWSUBLETCOM l-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2 *2 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC, Available March 1st $700/mo 375-8256 1-20-70-2 -lave Roommates? 3BR/2 $ House $950 BA House $450 .Aitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 vo Close to Campus vail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. /400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 174-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. /BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 3731423 or online at www.maximumre.com 3-15-95-2 JET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. towniomes. 2BR, privacy fence, modern ap)liances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner, lease leave detailed message. $375-525/ no 331-2099 2-17-30-2 3HORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some +nits SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331/099 2-17-30-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW 1st 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 3BR across from UF Avail Fall, From $385 per BR. Vaulted ceilings, laundry, Breakfast bar, pets ok. Open WEEKENDS 371-7777 i-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 CAMPUSI! 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 2BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or UF. All new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No smk, pets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St on 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. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2 DOWNTOWN LOCATION! 3BR/29A Wood floors, fireplace, living & dining rooms, Den, $625/rent, 223 SW 4th Avenue Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 ww.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-24-2 CHEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/mo 5320 NW 20th Court Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TuringtonRealEstate.com 2-1i-24-2 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 **1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL** -NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint 2BRover 1100 sq ft 0O $650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sq ft 0S $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $300 off deposit 41376-2507 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 S 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe. Tile floors, Berber carpet, all appliances incl. 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 $1300/mo Negotiable based on length of lease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2 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 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 DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-15-2 *NOW PRE-LEASING* 1BR $699 -2BR $839 -3BR $999 $150 dep. Full size W/D, Direct Campus Access, Pool, Fitness Center! Open M-F 8:30 -6:30, Sat 11-4 Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607 4-20-59-2 DUCKPOND AREA Cute 3BR/1 BA cent H/AC, fireplace, W/D pk-up, DW, tile & wood floors 731 NE 9th St $850/mo 316-1637 2-25-20-2 BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL! OSpacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced yard, lawn svc, $450/rent 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard: lawn svc, $1000/rent 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TuringtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 BIKE TO UF! 3BR 2BA, carport, Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered, Avail nowl $895/rent, 2222 SW 14th Street Carl Turlingtdn Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 CUTE NW HOUSE! 2BR 1BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, $750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-11-10-2 AVAIL AUG 1: 3bed/2bath house close to bus line. Tile floors, pets ok, wash/dry, fenced yard on quiet road. 4100 NW 14 PL 339-2342 for directions. $975/m 2-16-13-2 2 APTS AVAILABLE 2BR/1 BA Tower Oaks. Wood floors, fenced yard, $525/mo. Call 386-462-1010 2-1410-2 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 HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD Charming studio. Privacy over detached garage. 1.8 mi from UF. $450+/mo sec. dep. Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-15-10-2 ***CASABLANCA EAST*** 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse, close to UF, Student's dream. $750/mo, low dep, W/D inc. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 2-15-10-2 Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet ok, wash/dry provided, dishwasher. 1330 NW 39th St. 339-2342 for directions $1275/mo 2-16-10-2 GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house, close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car garage, (le fir, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail now! $975/mo,-sec dep. Call Casey to move in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2 Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high ceilings, 3-4 BR/2BA, large fenced yard $1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call Tom at 262-6423 2-16-10-2 LARGE 2BR/2BA APT Close to campus. Available Feb to Aug. $550/mo. Call 386871-7184 2-16-10-2 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 biks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-2 Rent With Us Today, Buy With Us Tomorrow! Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals www.BosshardtPM.com Ask About Our Lucrative Tenant Rewards Programl 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse $750/mo 3BR/2BA Downtown $850/mo 5BR/2BA Walk to UP $995/mo Over 30+ Private Homes Availablel -Call Today: 371-2118 4-20-50-2 AVAILABLE MAY! Downtown 1BRI BA, CH/AC, water included, $415/rent, 411 SW 2nd Street #3 Carl Turlingotn Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtoriRealEstate.com 2-11-5-2 WALK TO UF! Studio apt 8 blocks to campus. Wogd floors/ large windows. $395/mo Call 352-284-9610 Avail @ immediately! 2-18-10-2 STUDIO APT 12 min to Shands/UF. For serious person. New const/appliances, W/D, sm pet ok. Near Lake Wauberg. $400/mo. 352215-0396. See to appreciate 2-14-5-2 **AVAILABLE NOW** 2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE 2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2 Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF, 10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D, cable, internet, pool, $800/mo 352-472-9778, 305299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 2-14-5-2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS 3BR/3 full baths. End unit, W/D, recently renovated. $795/mo. Call 407-578-2721 2-14-5-2 2BR 1BA Apts, $500-525/Mo 5 Blks to UFt 840 Sq. Ft. 829 SW 5th Avenue. St. Croix Apts Central H &Air, IncIds Wtr, Swg, Pst Ctrl, Garbage. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1BR Apts 1 Block to UF New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 1216 SW 3rd Avenue. $540/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1 BA Apt. 1 Block to UF. Central H & Air, Tile Floors 1236 SW 1st Ave. $575/Mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 2BR 1BA Apt. Terazzo Floors Window A/C, Nat Gas HT 2 Blks to UF. $510/MO 1508 NW 4th Ave. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 1BR 1BA 1Blk to UF! 1236 SW 4th Avenue Carpet, Central H & Air. Laundry On site $515/Mo Includes Utilities Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 VILLAGE LOFT APT.S 1BR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave. Call 332-0720 3-31-32-2 *3 BLKS TO UF* 2BR/1 BA duplex, hardwood floors, W/D, .$535/mo. 375-8256. 4-20-47-2 DOWNTOWN avail immediately or spring. Month to month .ok. 2BR/1BA apt, newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK, Close to Shands, UF & Library. $650-715/ mo, Call 262-1351 2-22-10-2 2BR/2BAwalking distance to UF-Brandywine Apts, Archer Rd. 219-4546, 262-4902 2-165-2 A cozy stone cottage. Bike to UF. 2BR/1BA w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by 1st, 303 SE 8th St then call 325-538-1310 2-16-5-2 1 Block from UFI 2BR 2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS 1 BR and 26R Apts Avail Now, Summer 7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/Mo or Fall, See our list at www.merrillmana Pool, Clubhouse etc. Call gement.net updated daily or call Merrill Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-11-4-2 Management Inc. 372-1494 2-18-7-2 L L CL *0 CL _0 E 0 Cn0
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 26651111 ALLIGATOR, 15 Fo etFRenetSblas Subleess I~~nuriitirnihed unfurn4ihd f~s ~ FEBRUARY FREE! Move in today. $150 Deposit One bedrooms $449 Water included Summer Place Apts 373-2818 4-20-44-2 Downtown. Pleasant St, 3BD/1BA house, central A/C, washer & dryer hookups, dishwasher. Off st parking. Summer lease ok. 406 NW 3rd Ave Avl Feb 352-219-2033 or 305-527-9315 2-17-5-2 GAINESVILLE'S FINEST LIVING Luxury 3/3 & 4/4's from only $370/bdrm includes extended cable, water/sewer, 24 hr gym, Free Tanning SPRING & SUMMER SPECIALS Call the Landings at 336-3838 4-20-44-2 I block to Shands -Private loft condo 1020 sq ft, 1 BR, 1 den, 1.5 BA, tile floor, W/D, DW, all new appliances. NS, no pets, pool. 1672 SW 16th St, Somerset Village, $750/mo 352-324-2759 2-15-3-2 Charming 2BD/1BA log cabin. Stone fireplace, loft study, cent H/AC, W/D, pvt lot, wd firs, 10 min to UF. 806-NW 17th Ave 3756854 $700/mo NS. 2-17-5-2 ****ANTIQUE APARTMENT**** 2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown. Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets arranged, Avail now. $475/mo 1st, last, dep. Call Greg 214-3291 2-25-11-2 *NW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new w fir, Ig, open, good area $580-61002/2 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 SUMMER SUBLEASE $350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352318-5438 2-22-30-3 Cheap & 2 min to UF Avail Now. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733. 2-11-20-3 1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free parking across from UF. Rent incI water, d ptn sewer, garbage,, pest control. $450/mo. patio, Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481 UF nn Two bedroom/two full bath Sublease available immediately Seven month sublease Homestead Apartments. Call 338-1588/283-3885 add'I info 2-15-15-3 Sublease March thra Aug 2005. 1BR/iBA in 4BR/4BA @ Lexington Crossing. Female only. $430/mo, all incl. Enet, W/D, on bus rt, turn or unfurn. Clean & friendly roommates. Last mo free. 352-359-2872 2-14-10-3 1 Bdrm in a 2/2.5 new townhouse, $385/mo. Avail March 1, will work around date if needed. call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3 1 BR apt, close to KashNKarry on 34th St. Take over lease 2/15 to 4/30, renewal option. $409/mo. Feb rent, transfer fees paid by me. Keep sec dep. Pool, pets welcome. Call Erik 262-1551 2-11-7-3 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-3 OXFORD MANOR 1BR/1BA, walk-in-closet, private bath in 28R/2BA furn, all util incl $512/mo neg. Feb free. Female. Sublease until 7/05. 904-571-8337 lbr/lbath of 2br/2bath util, cable, ,iaeWrnet incl. Furn or unfurn avail. $535/month in the Cambridge. Call Aaron @ 352-258-5465 or e-mail aspen82@ufl.edu 2-11-5-3 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA apt turn, liv rm, kit, laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, bball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo incl elec, 1*23 BR-NRMOUS near -C 1 2-20 waer______NO______fes_8-54 A paiu ivn kit, sc pch, fenced, $545-560Share 2BR 9339 2-18-10-3 Only 1 mile SoUs living $30045003738310 2-18-6-2 2BR/2BA apt sublet. New beige carpet. All HUGE BRs, Ceramic tile .WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo appliances incl & W/D. Close to UF in quiet Relax & Enjoy *377-7401* Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all neighborhood. $550/mo. Call Rodney 317Classifieds. 4-20-44-2 Designated drivers are the greatest included! 2-27-3-3 1536 2-11-6-3 Continued on next page.
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16, ALLIGATOR R FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 Subleases Subleases Roommates Roommates Roommates 2BR/2.5BA apt for sublease. Only $560/mo, 1050 sq ft, dep pd, pet dep pd. Move in by April 1st. 1st month's rent will move you in. For more info call 352-363-0084 2-14-5-3 Limited offer. $200 CASH BACK. Spacious 2BR/2BA in Woodland Villas on SW 20th. Lease exp Aug 05. Rent $672/mo. Call 2842336 2-15-5-3 1 or both rooms in 26R downtown apt. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF, & Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351 2-22-4G-3 FEB RENT FREE 1BR avail in 3BR/2BA HOUSE close to campus, UF, Butler Plaza. $350/mo. Includes everything: inet, cable, W/ D, huge yard. Call 352-682-9204 2-22-10-3 3 Blocks to Class! Don't ride the bus again. MAY-AUG 407-3755240 1BR/1 BA, sign today! 2-16-5-3 Studio for rent located 1 block N of University (across from the stadium) $350/mo. Immediate availability. Please contact 5143559 or 378-1387 2-14-3-3 $450/mo Feb 27th to July 31st 2BR Walk to Shands, UF & Shopping. Pvt picnic area & pool. On UF bus rt. Call 335-2839 2-17-5-3 Help a filmmaker out of Gainesville. Sublease his room in a house 8 blks f campus. High spd, DVR, util included. $300/mo prvt ent. Call. Dave 870-772 extras. 2-15-3-3 00 %M M lb NEXT TO NORMAN HALL Huge, 2BD/1BA, hdwfls, cent ac, front porch, great neighbors. Avail Feb 21. Sub thru June, July or Aug! $695 a month. $900 dep -can work deal. 219-1387 or 219-4755 2-17-5-3 BEST DEAL! REALLY! 1BR/1 BA in 3/3 at Colonial Village. $185/mo + 1/4 utils. ASAP -AUG. FEB FREE. Call 262-921-4 jso@ufl.edu 2-16-4-3 CAMPUS LODGE 2-3BRs. Vaulted ceiling. Fully furn. Everything incl. $505/mo each. Call 352-514-7773 3-17-20-3 1BR avail 2/12 University Commons fUrn 4BR apt. $385/mo incl elec. Feb RENT FREE! We pay all start up fees + give you $200 CASH upon signing lease! Female only. Please call 540-785-9404 or email kampertwo@aol.com 2-16-5-3 CVRoommates 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 message. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 -n 0 )%2 I I 0 I I I 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 352395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4 Sublets and Rooms Available All Florida Areas; All Major Cities Browse available Rooms FREE! www.METROROOMMATES.com 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-4 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 3-8-40-4 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 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 2-16-20-4 M/F roommate. Furnished except bedroom. Private bathroom. On-site gym, pool, and hot tub. $274/month. Call Katy 813-966-7998 2-15-9-4 Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22. yr old female. $320/mo + $150 sec dep + utils. Call 352-870-7670, 352-377-0295. Avail now. 2-11-5-4 Female roommate needed. Master BR w/pvt BA, W/D, hi-speed web, $240/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-331-8446 Iv. mssg. 2-14-5-4 WALK TO SFCC New 1700 sq ft 3BR/2BA home Rent 5350/400/mo by div BR. Avail 2/9. Call 283-6279 2-25-23-4 Room for rent in 2BR/1.5BA private condo $350 reserved parking W/D big screen TV, great location on Archer Rd, rent without summer for $450, No pets 871-5328 2-145-4 M/F, NS, needed to share 2BR/2.5BA Southfork Oaks townhome. (near Target). Unfurn master BR w/own BA avail. W/D, no pets, prefer serious student or prof. $347/mo + 1/2 utils. Avail 3/5. No lease. Call Evan 335-9714. 2-18-8-4 Female student to join 2 females in nice 3BR house off NW 8th Ave, 3 mi from UF on bus rt, tile/hardwood, fenced yard, $275/mo + 1/3 GRU & HS internet -dig cable, 381-5597 315-20-4 Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2 house in NW G-ville, fully furn, pets welcome, huge fenced yard, W/D, DW, avalalble immediately. Vicky at 386-734-3080 2-15-5-4 Walk to UP 1 BR open for N/S in luxury house w/2 graduate students. $400/mo + 1/3 util, incl W/D. Avail 2/9. Call 283-6279 2-25-13-4 2 share 2BR Downtown apt. Newly remodeled. Close to Shands, UF, & Library. $350/ mo. Month to month or longer lease ok. Pets ok.Call 262-1351 2-22-10-4 Walk to UF. 1939 NW 5th Ave. Priv BA, W1 D, CHA, Dig cable, wireless internet, flexible lease, 352-682-9342 2-15-5-4 Roommate wanted to share 2BR/1 BA in NW. Very clean, quiet. Avail now. $375/mo. Please call 352-214-3233 lv. mssg. 2-23-10-4 2 Females looking for third M/F roommate to share a 3/3 condo less than a mile from campus. $275/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Erin at 1-352-316-1063 2-14-3-4 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 2-25-11-4 Beautiful home in trees on quiet street near UF. Quiet for study. Gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV, W/D, cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $350 + 50 utils. 352-271-8711 2-17-5-4 Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the Alligator Classifieds. SHOWCASE "YOUR APARTM~dENT PROPERTY IN ADVERTISING al-iii4r
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY'11, 2005-M ALLIGATOR, 17 Real state a ta Furnishi F ishings Computers 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 Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352538-2181 Iv 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 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF? Plenty of properties are available. Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-1576 2-25-25-5 LIVE THE LUXURY OF LOFTS OASIS! Manhattan/S. Florida loft style condos. Brand new, spacious floorplans, 2/2.5, 3/3.5, 1400 sq ft, 18 ft windows, exposed ductwork, polished floors. On bus rt. Close to campus/Archer Rd. Take advantage of pre-construction prices. Call Matt Price at Campus Realty Today, 281-3551 or visit www.loftsoasis.com 2-15-10-5 WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR? Own + live in a new luxury campusarea condo. Over 10 new projects to choose from at affordable prices. Visit www.matpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realty Group 2-15-10-5 TIRED OF RENTING? Let me help you find a house or condo to call your own. Call Brett Wherry at 352-412-8662 Century 21 Classic Properties 352-376-2433 x 20 2-18-11-5 Condo Countryside at UF. 4BR/4BA. Close to UF, W/D, tiles kitchen, pool & gym. 3rd floor. Quiet location. $176,000 Call 352-3323755 2-14-5-5 COASTAL GEORGIAGATED COMMUNITY Large wooded water access and marshfront homesites. Ancient Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. Water access from $64,900. Pre-construction discounts. www.cooperspoint.com (877)266-7376. 2-11-1-5 NEW LOG HOME SHELL-$99,900. Beautiful log home shell nestled on private wooded lot off Parkway north of Boone. Won't last! 1st time offered. (800)455-1981, x119. 2-11-1-5 Mountain Golf Homesites! Prestigious community weaving throughout Dye designed 18 hole championship course in breathtaking Blue Ridge Mtns of Sooth Carolina. Call for pkg (866)334-3253, x759. 2-11-1-5 "MAKE THIS SUMMER THE BEST" E Tennessee's Norris Lake & Golf properties make every year special. Starting at only $24,900Call Lakeside Realty (423)6265820 www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. 2-11-1-5 OCALA area New Log Cabin on 20+ AC -$359,900 New 1,800 sqft log cabin w/ wrap-around deck set among a huge strand of pines. Miles of bridle paths to enjoy. Just west of Ocala close to 1-75. Ample rd frontage w/ utilities & sensible covenants. Must see. Call now (866)352-2249 x349. 2-11-1-5 LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Freb boat slip! High elevation beautifully wooded parcel. Across from national forest on 35,000 acre recreational lake in TN. Paved roads, u/ g utils, central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800)704-3154, ext. 608. Sunset Bay, LLC. 2-11-1-5 FORECLOSED GOV'T HOMES $0 or Low down! Tax repos and bankruptcies! No Credit O.K. $0 to low down. For listings (800)5011777 ext. 1299. 2-11-1-5 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. WINTER SEASON IS HERE! MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. How es, Cabins, Acreage & Investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for Free Brochure (800)841-5868. 2-11-1-5 WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS North Carolina Where there is: Cool Mountain Air, Views & Stream, Homes, Cabins & Acreage. CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE OF MOUNTAIN PROPERTY SALES. (800)642-5333. Realty Of Murphy 317 Peachtree St. Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. 2-11-1-5 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 Pillowtap Mattress & Box. All new still boxed'. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-2071-6 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 $4900n sets $89Single sets $390King sets $999From estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 Glass-top dinette set $50, love seat, $50 (or $300 w/sofa), desk $25, 46pc stoneware dish set $40, sewing machine $50. For pics/info: www.garygen.com/fumiture 2-15-5-6 Full size bed $50, twin bed $40, Ig dorm fridge $40, color TV $35, Entertainment center large real wood $140, port sewing machine $45, sm desk $35. Call 335-5326 2-15-3-6 HOUSECLEANING. Stuffed armchair 28H x 34W x 28D, $35. 5-drawer dresser $15. 15" monitor $5. 3809095 2-14-2-6 Lazy Boy Beige $80, Desk Wooden Brown $25, Brown Wooden Nightstand $20, Desk Chair $5, Twin Bed Mattress $80, Brown Wooden Armoire $40, Radio $10 HP 540 Printer $20. Annie 305-775-7011 2-15-3-6 all Cp ut r E 8-23-170-7 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 Compuleintemet 352.219.2980 4-20-66-7 GATORNERD.COM -computer/laptop repair -networks, wireless, virus -we BEAT all prices! -home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 Dell PC 2.2 Ghz processor,. 40 GB memory, cd rom & cd-rw drives, floppy drive, speakers, 17-inch monitor, 128 Mb RAM, excellent condition $450 OBO .Call 846-5999 2-16-5-7 Electronics DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 $10! TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES! Police Seized! From $10! Info 800-7498128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8 FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM includes standard installation. 2 MONTHS FREE HBO & Cinemax! Access to over 225 channels! Limited time offer, S&H. Restrictions Apply. (866)500-4056. 2-11-1-8 Bicycles 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 0 Best Prices in Townl SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 jFor 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 1 click! S&H and taxes automatically calculated. Try it today! http://www.bookhq.com 2-15-35-10 Class if ieds. Continued on next page. Help us answer this and other health-related questions. 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3, ALLIGATOR 0 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 ForSaleI W'Auitos '-WantedHelp Wanted Help Wanted TRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX? R LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisia average. 0 caleries, 0 sugar w/relaxing >hrodiciac herbs. Students using it nationide: Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.c n or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10 t*ROSES** /SkLENTINE'S SPECIAL sit us Feb 12-14 @ SW Archer Rd/ SW Ith St Amoco &/or 6900 NW 8th Ave lewberry Shell Station across from Oaks all) $25/doz $15/1/2doz. Vases also. 35235-0033 2-14-6-10 :me see what's new! GCM thrift shops %ntown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW 4th St. Get more bang for your $ New e ns daily Mon -Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10 J EFFECTS AMP RACK & .ASE, $50 OBO 12-246-6201 2-15-4-10 ILDING SALE! "Rock Bottom Prices!" st chance. Beat Next Price Increase. Go ect/save. 20x26. 25x30. 30x40. 35x50. .0x60. 45x90. 50xl00. 60x180. Others. oneer (800)668-5422. 2-11-1-10 AitTAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct 'ow Manufacturer. 20 colors in stock with I Accessories. uickturn around! Delivery available Toll Free (888)393-0335. 2-11-10 1 CASH COW! 90 Vending Machine Hd. ou approve Loc's-$10,670 (800)836-3464 902428. 2-11-1-10 .L CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn 930/day? 30 Machines, Free Candy All for '9 995.(800)814-6323 B02000033. CALL J3: We will not be undersold! 2-11-1-10 I iu ConceptrCash Cow, Unique i ,tributorship, Hershey's, Nestle, Tic Tao, A anta, Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin, Most verv.ile equipment, 15K required Ain# B02480 11 (954)458-6711. 2-11-1-10 1URCH FURNITURE. Does your church ,e.d pews, pulpit set, baptistery, steeple, ir doweS, carpet? Big Sale on new cushor ed pews and cushions for hard pews. 8 0)231-8360. 2-11-1-10 cNMILLS -$2,695.00 -LumberMate-2000 i umberLite-24. Norwood Industries also nenufactures utility ATV attachments, log ki ders, portable board edgers and forestry q ipment. www.norwoodindustries.com F ee information: (800)578-1363 ext300N. -1-1-10 ** SCOOTERS ** RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 4 /0-71-11 ; vamp Cycles ctric Bikes, Scooters, and more! r -es from $450 with lyr warranty LE SW 4th Ave. 373-8823 a .swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 *NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS* I w location now open 1901 NW 67th Place It ?-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com Be ut prices in Gainesville. Owned by Gator ;r ids. All models & directions avail on veisite. 4-20-50-11 2004 MOPED $900 va: Rob for more info 561-818-2077 21 -5-11 16 19 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 Must sell. $3300 'E 0 Tony 941-320-9520 2-18-6-11 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 www.selectmotorcar.us 4-20-71-12 Best Cars 9 Lowest Prices www.39thaveimports.com 4-20-71-1212 GATORIDES. .318-0813 93 Civic EX 2drAT.$3595 94 Accord LX 4dr.$3995 94 Civic Del Sol 78k miles.$4295 96 Accord 4dr AT.$4695 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 3-739-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call now 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES We finance anyone! $2000 discount off finance 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. Call 338-1999 4-20-63-12 GATORMAX -USED CARS Buy, Sell, Trade, We Finance. 495-9500 gatormax.net 2-18-20-12 '88 Honda Accord $699 '86 Buick LeSabre $799 '88 Toyota Corolla $899 '90 Acura Legend $999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 '90 Chevy Lumina Van $1499 '93 Chevy Blazer $1499 '90 Ford F-150 $2499 '93 Chrystler New Yorker $1999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 FORD THUNDERBIRD 1996 V8 107k mi blue/green well kept, drives well all power. Reduced $3600 215-2039 2-14-5-12 1992 BUICK SKYLARK 98k 4dr, turquoise w/gray interior, new tires, brakes, fuel pump & other new parts. Cold air $2200, cell#352318-7707 2-11-4-12 97 FORD TAURUS 1 owner, new brakes, 120K, $2800, 3329844 evenings 2-14-4-12 2001 Daewoo Leganza SE Excellent condition, 32K miles, factory warranty, pwr package, 4 dr. Call Gabby. 352-378-3953 2-17-5-12 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. 2-22-70-13 ** I WILL BUY YOUR.**. 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. 2-28-38-14 Car, Truck, i-use or F'nitue "FOR FAST CASH DOMINO'S PIZZA Call Now! 352-538-1690 World's largest pizza delivery company now 3-8-20-13 hiring Delivery Drivers Pizza makers Heip Wanted 0Phone order takers ';c 1 1 /h 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. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will 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 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95% pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 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/ 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 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, DF.WP. Paid training. Call 352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com 4-20-83-14 Mortgage lender has sales positions avail for college sudents seeking prof work exp. $8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20-70-14 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 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 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 .5 months of work. An on-campus apartment, fully furnished with all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable service is provided. Applicationdeadline (for priority consideration): Friday, February 18, 2005. Contact Kathy Smith at the Housing Office, 302-2171 out 10130 2-18-33-14 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 DRIVERS NEEDED gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 2-18-25-14 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 2-18-25-14 CASH Tired of sitting 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 $$ jobs avai) NOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 NANNIES -MORNING SHIFT Several positions availabel for Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No experience necessary. For more info call 386-462-9301 2-17-20-14 CRUISE LINE Entry level on-board positions available. Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round. 941329-6434 2-17-20-14 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 SUMMER JOBS $2100 Co-Ed Camp Seven Weeks Room and Board Included GET PAID TO PLAY! The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs male and female Summer Camp Counselors ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL The camp runs June 6 -July 23. Please contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext. 250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-14 SECRETARY needed. Gatorfooducom is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowledge, customer service esp helpful. For more info call David 3793663 2-18-19-14 PART TIME WORK 30 Openings! Great pay, flex scheds, sales/svc -All ages 18+, conditions apply 335-1422 Earnparttime.com 2-14-27-14 GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS! Barn $i5-$125 and more per survey! mmw.moneyforsurveys.com 2-21-20-14 FUN INTERNSHIPS NOW!t! Enhance your resume and job skills! Energetic students wanting to achieve and succeed. All majors and years. studyless@cox.net -email us now.! 2-11-13-14 LEASING AGENT needed for 90-unit apt complex. Part-time, hours variable. Needed every-other weekend. E-mail resume to applicant27@cox.net or PO Box 90275, Gainesville 32607 2-11-10-14 Movie extras, actors, models make $100$300/day. No exp req, FT/PT, all looks needed! Call 1-800-340-5939 ext 1042 218-15-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4 Mon-Fri. Calico Jack's, 3501 SW 2nd Ave Creekside Mall. 2-21-15-14 LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230 3-21-30-14 Escape to the Shenandoah Mtns of W Virginia. TIMBER RIDGE CAMP, co-ed; seeking young, energetic staff to work with children for the summer. 90 miles from Washington D.C. June 20 thru Aug 15, 2005. Top salaries + travel allowance. A representative mitt he on campus Wed Feb 16th from 7-9 pm @ The Retz Union for interviews. E-mail TrCamps@aol.com or call 800-258-2267. 2-16-12-14 FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from any location; internet connection required; send resume to jobs@brainfuse.com 2-2415-14 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" DF AST CASH PAID FOR ANY CARO inningg or not!O & tEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS A )ver 10 yr svc to UF students Of all Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 LOCALARTIST NEEDS: GOLD, DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13 A utosWntd wa~n-te
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 20050 ALLIGATOR, 'Help 1 WAntd "Help Wanted Hlp anted Help Wantied [all s 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 2-17-10-14 TGI FRIDAY'S Hiring all positions! Cometitive pay, exc. health & dental plans, 401K, tuition assistance & career opp. Apply in person M-R 2-4 pm or anytime online @ Fridays.com 2-11-5-14 DRIVERS NEEDED for Valentines in floral shop. Must have own vehicle w/AC. Apply in person 319 NW 13th St. 2-11-5-14 WORSHIP/PRAISE TEAM LEADER PT position @ local Christian Church 15 hrs/wk. Must be familiar w/current praise & worship music. Able to lead a band, sing & play guitar. Fax resume 352-377-0408 211-5-14 TACO BELL -Now hiring Looking for bright, energetic workers for all shifts! Flexible scheduling and good starting pay. Apply today at 3408 SW Archer Road. 2-11-5-14 Leasing Consultant Energetic attitude/Dust Service Exp. Apply Paradigm Properties 220 N. Main 375-2152 2-14-5-14 Groundskeeper Custodial duties/Apt. Maint. Transportation a must. Apply 220 N. Main 375-2152 DFWP 2-14-6-14 P-T IT Technician familiar w/MS Office 2000 and some HTML coding on Intranet. Assist NA with minor networking issues. Help Desk support. Fax Resume 373-1864 2-14-5-14 BUS. & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS Get professional sales training /coaching while helping other students. Incredible new multimedia grade-improvement system. Call 352-317-2835 NOW for interview! 2-18-9-14 GREAT PAY! Fun work environment! Work around classes. All majors welcome. Customer sales/svc. Conditions Apply. CALL 3351422. www.workforstudents.com 2-14-5-14 Youth & Children's Minister First United Methodist Church seeks fulltime Children and Youth Ministries Director. Must be able to develop & implement active Children/Youth ministry programs, communicate with motivated middle & senior high youth, children, parents & volunteers, lead/ conduct Sunday & Wednesday evening activities. Salaried position with benefits. (mid$30's). Bachelor's degree or two years related experience required. Background. check, driver's license check (min age for insurance 25 yrs.), first aid & CPR certifications (within 2 months of hire). Submit resume with references to: FUMC, 419 NE1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 Attn: Jim Williams -CYMD Search Committee 2-14-5-14 MAINTENANCE/CARPENTER SHIPPING PERSONNEL/SUPERVISOR FT or PT Send resume to hr@gleim.com or call 352375-0772 ext 122 www.gleim.com 2-14-5-14 COOKS Gator Dining Services needs experienced professionals for weekend and night positions. Pay based on experience. Fill out an application at Gator Dining Services business office. 2-15-5-4 Part Time IT Tech Needed, 8-12 Hrs. Wk. Positive Attitude & Dependable Transportation Required. Complete our online employment Application @ www.daysolcom 2-15-5-14 HOUSE DIRECTOR' Motivated, organized woman needed to fill position of House Director for active UF sorority. Please call 561-213-1818 to inquire. 3-7-14-14 Customer service rep rifeeded, M-F, 2-9 pm, Must be professional, outgoing and personal. Apply today at University Air Center. 4701 NE 40th Terr, Gainesville, FL 2-15-10-14 DELIVERY DRIVERS Own Car, reliable Apply in person b/t 2-5 Napolatanos 606 NW 75th St Gainesville, FL 2-14-4-14 Intern Architect and Project Architect for Jacksonville firm. Must be proficient in AutoCadd. Full benefits; competitive salary. Call Jan Smith or Tom McCrary at (904)7242216; email sma@smithmccrary.com 2-2210-14 ALL LEVEL TUTOR WANTED Use your time wisely Good Pay, Flexible Hours! Sell your knowledge www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-15-5-14 02B Kids searching for energetic and enthusiastic preschool, tap & dance team teachers with experience for all 02B locations. FT/PT positions avail, apply at any 02B location. 3-9-15-14 U U "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" Small Travel Company needs PT help. Several positions available. Sales, Administrative, & Basic Web Design. Great Pay, flexible hours. call 352-2461447 ask for Chris. 2-16-5-14 GENERAL HELP FULL-TIME DAYS Filling 5 openings this week. Training provided for all aspects. UP TO $400WK. Call John @ 352-379-2710 2-16-5-14 MONEY FOR COLLEGE The Army is currently offering sizable bonuses of up to $20,000! In addition to the cash bonuses, you may qualify for up to $70,000 for college through the Montgomery GI Bill & Army College Fund. Or you could buy back up to $65,000 of quialifying student loans through the Army's Loan Repayment Program. To find out more, call 352-335-5600 2-11-2-14 $$CASH$$ For Spring Break Turn your closet into cash: Plato's Closet buys and sells gently used brand name clothing & accessories. We pay CASH on the spot! Plato's Closet 3333 SW 34th St. 3744402 2-25-12-14 Department of Housing and Residence Education Security Staff is currently hiring for Spring/Summer 2005. Nighttime Security Assistant positions from 10 pm -6 am with starting pay $6.00 per hour. You must be registered for classes with at least 12 credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. For information and/or application, come by the Housing Office Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am -5:00 pm 2-25-12-14 SHIPPING TECHPacking, mailing books for publishing company. Yard maintenance included. FT/PT. Must be hard-working, reliable, NS. Reliable transportation. Drug test required. hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 2-16-5-14 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS Looking for person with experience to help get us on the GSA schedules and promote our products to government agencies. Send resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 3-10-16-14 Project Manager for Civil Engineering firm. Land Development experience preferred. Competilve Salary/Benefits. Email resume to jhyde@hamiltontampa.com or fax 813-2503636 2-16-5-14 BOOKKEEPER, PT to help in home office. Accounting or bookkeeping exp req'd. erowe@cox.net or fax 352-336-2057 2-. 17-5-14 HOUSEKEEPER, PT few hrs/wk. Nonsmoker. Refs req'd. Good hourly pay. 336-2056 2-17-5-14 Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch. Hand-lettering, PT a few hours/wk. Close to UF. Short Resume. Reply -PO Box 286 Gainesville 32602 2-17-5-14 Babysitter w/exp needed to care for 2 children (3yr old boy; 1 yr old girl). Days/times needed: Mons & Weds, total = 15 hrs/wk. Prefer student w/evening classes. Starting pay: $8/hr. Please call 352-284-7537 if interested. 2-11-1-14 The Honey Baked Ham Co & Cafe is now hiring sales associates -PT position. Approx 18-24 hrs/wk. Apply in person. 618 NW 60th St (Behind McDonald's on Newberry Rd) Call 331-1253 2-18-6-14 Local A/G church needs WORSHIP LEADER/KEYBOARDIST. .Penticostal background/contemporary songs. Paid position. Call Pastor Terry 352-472-5433/352373-8815 2-24-10-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4 Mon -Fri, Calico Jack's 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Creekside Mall 2-21-15-14 FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30-5:30 M-F: 2-yr old teachers wanted 12:30-6:30 M-F, 2:30-6:30 M-F, 7:30-4:30 M-F. Previous childcare experience desired. 1049 Museum Rd Kindercare. 2-24-10-14 Looking for enthusiastic, outgoing and detailoriented people for part-time position in busy leasing-consulting office. Fax resume to (352) 384-3982 2-18-6-14 BARTENDERS -WAITSTAFF -COOKS Now hiring JP Gator's. Apply at 1605 SW 13th St. No phone calls please. 2-17-5-14 Wish to hire a Cambodian language tutor. Please call 386-418-2099 evenings or southernrehab@yahoo.com 2-17-5-14 START TODAY! Travel USA. Openings for 20-25 guys or gals to work & travel entire USA. Must be 18+. 2 weeks training. Fun! (877)222-5589. 2-11-1-14 REAL ESTATE -Stop wasting time! No License OK. Unbelieveable training NOW with income to transition to full time high commission realty. www.ProfitinRealty.com or (407)314-8904. 2-11-1-14 Love to Shop? Mystery Shoppers needed in your local area. PT/FT, Make your own hours. Training provided. Valid Email required. (800)218-9871. 2-11-1-14 $1500 WEEKLY GUARANTEED NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS $50 CASH HIRING BONUS GUARANTEED IN WRITING (888)318-1638 Ext 107 www.USMailingGroup.com. 2-11-1-14 HELP WANTED Earn up to $409 a week assembling CD cases at any location. No experience necessary. Start Immediately! (800)811-0347 EXT 658 www.easyworkgrealpaycom. 2-11-1-14HELP WANTED Earn up to $409 a week assembling CD cases at any location. No experience necessary. Start Immediately! (800)811-0347 EXT 658 www.easywork-greatpay.com. 2-11-1-14 Drivers We Want You! Class A CDL required. Solos & Teams apply today Excellent benefits XM satellite radio! (800)CFI-Drive (800234-3748) or www.cfidrive.com. 2-11-1-14 DriverCOVENANT TRANSPORT. Excellent Pay & Benefits for Experienced Drivers, 0/0, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students. Bonuses Paid Weekly. Equal Opportunity Employer. (888)MORE PAY (888-667-3729). 2-11-1-14 Florida Licensed Physical Therapist AND Physical Therapist Assistant wanted in Rural Hospital in North Florida Call (800)973-2271 or Fax Resume to (850)973-8158. 2-11-1-14 UP TO $4,000 WEEKLY!! Exciting Weekly Paycheck! Written Guarantee! 11 Year Nationwide Company Now Hiring! Easy Work, Sending Out Our Simple One Pagen Brochurel Free Postage, Supplies! Awesome Bonuses!l FREE INFORMATION, CALL NOW!! (800)242-0363 Ext. 3800. 2-11-1-14 DETENTION OFFICER: Phoenix, Arizona. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. $14.99 per hour. Excellent benefits. No experience necessary. Contact (602)307-5245,(877)3526276, or www.mcso.org. 1,000+ vacancies, including civilian. 2-11-1-14 AWC Carriers, Inc hiring drivers. Van, Flatbed, Lease Purchase, 0/0 & Company. CDL-A 2 yr OTR. No Hazmat. Non-force Disp. Call Mike (888)498-8555, (334)6925090 www.awc-carriers.com. 2-11-1-14 Drivers/OTR-Tanker looking for Professional drivers! NEW 2005 Equipment, Top Pay, BONUSES, Prepass & EZ Pass, Rider Program & Much more! North American Tank Lines (866)748-6285. 2-11-1-14 M1 Services AAA STORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x8 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-20-71-15 IMPORTAUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, VWV, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830 www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15 HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve mer ory & concentration. Eliminate bad habit Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosi Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPI NGH certified 379-1079. 4-20-67-15 ** GATOR MOVING & STORAGE ,* Local and long distance moving. Free Estimates One item or a housefull. FL Reg # IM19 Call Now! (352)374-4791 800-797-6766. 4-20-71-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Faclity Call for a free workout 339-2199 4-20-71-15 ** BELLY DANCE ** Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio For Fun & Fitness 384-9200 www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com 4-20-71-15 HORSE BOARDING -peaceful -spacious 30 acres -ring-arena -round pens -experienced help -12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627. Owner on premisis -35+ yrs exp. Lessons avail. 4-20-71-15 MOSSWOOD FARM Come ride with us! Great Farm Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction Hunters & Natural Horsemanship. 466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net 4-20-67-15 TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE Take Points Off Your Driver's License And Dismiss Traffic Tickets With Online Driver Improvement Course onlinedrivingschoolidrivesafely.com 4-20-71-15 Whipoorwill Farm: Stall and/or pasture boar 10 min W of UF off Archer Rd. CBS Bai 12x12 stalls on 27 shaded acres. Lighted arena, round pen, trails, tackroom. Owner c premises. 376-8792 4-20-71-15 SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM Quality Boarding 0 Lessons/English Parties Alachua County's oldest & fine: horse farm @ 466-4060 4-2071-15 ***YOGA*** Classes & Workshops at Sanctuary www.yogagainesville.com 352-336-5656 4-20-71-15 PAPER-WRITING ASSISTANCE I can help you to complete your paper Learn to write. Outline, research, gramma coherent thought application, typing. Slidin scale. 24-hr svc. 374-7038 3-8-19-15 TERM PAPER HELP: Frustrated? Nee Assistance? Help with research an writing? 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FRIDA, FEBRUARY 11,2005 U ALLIGATOR 21' By WILLIS JACOBSON Alligator Writer After two weeks on the road, the redhot and undefeated Gators (7-0) get their first chance to play on their home turf this weekend in the GRU Classic. Hosting the four-team tournament, No. 19 UF begins play today with games against Notre Dame and Coastal Carolina (3-1) and will face South Florida (2-3) on Saturday. The round-robin tournament culminates with the consolation and championship games on Stlpday. Getting the chance to finally play at home is something Coach Karen Johns says the team is very excited about. "They're looking forward to using their own locker rooms, sleeping in their own beds and eating their own food," Johns said. "We've -gotten into a pretty good groove the last two weekends, but on the road you can isolate a little more and keep a stricter routine. "We have to discipline ourselves now that we're at home, and it'll be a good learning weekend for us." Friday's opening game couldn't come any sooner for UF's freshmen. After weeks of practicing on it, they will finally get the chance to experience a game on their home field. "I'm very excited because we're going to have a very big home crowd and this is our place, our home," fresltman Savana Kelly said. After playing in multi-team tournaments the last two weekends, Johns says the experience will benefit the Gators in the long run. "These preseason tournaments are the only warm-ups we have for events like [NCAAj Regionals and the College World Series, so in order to maintain that energy level and stay above the other team emoohns tonally, physically and mentally, you have to do it every day Sunday included," Johns said. "So this is a good routine for us." The Gators jumped to No. 19 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll earlier this week after starting the season unranked. South Florida dropped out of the aforementioned poll, but is ranked No. 21 in the USA Today/NFCA preseason coaches poll. Coastal Carolina and Notre Dame will enter the weekend unranked, although the Irish are receiving votes. All games will be played at the Florida Softball Stadium on Hull Road. DIVING Aftniors, take last plunge Softball hostcs tourney By BRIAN STEELE Alligator Writer One last curtain call. That is all two of the three competing UF divers have this weekend. Entering this weekend's Southeastern Conference championships, seniors Nicole Bolt and All-American Zach Wilcox are preparing for what should be their last career home meet. Starting today at noon, the diving portion of the SEC championships will begin and run throughout the weekend. Bolt and Wilcox will be joined by sophomore Vitor Assuncao as they hit the platforms. While the divers would love to leave the O'Connell Center with difficult dives, they look forward to strong performances. "This is the moment -we've been traininig for," Bolt said. "It's just fine-tuning and focusing now. Consistency is the most important thing. Land on your head, and you'll be ok." Even though the ending of a college career can be an emotional ride, Bolt knows that UF must remain mentally stable. "We can't get caught up in the whole thing," Bolt said. "You have to be relaxed and stay in control. Be confident in what you do, and still have fun." Although the mental attitude may be ,an important factor, Wilcox knows that the Gators have to score points. "We're starting off the meet, and if we start out well, we motivate the rest of the swimmers," Wilcox said. "We've been doing FI~i1A~t$ '5. 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It gives [the divers] more confidence when you're doing the same routine all the time." "This is the moment we've lx-en training for. It's just fine-tuning and focusing now. Consistency is the most important thing. Land on your head, and you'll be ok." Nicole Bolt UF diver One of the biggest potential advantages for UF this weekend is the experience factor. However, that may not b6 the only factor that could make a difference. "We'd like to think that we have homepool advantage," Craine said. "Hopefully that'll be to our advantage." Wilcox agrees and is hoping that with the help of the crowd, the Gators will be able to dethrone defending national champion Auburn. "Home-pool advantage can't hurt," Wilcox said. "I'm real excited to finish out here. One of the great marks [on their program] would be to beat Auburn."
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r t S ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2005 www.alligator.org/sports Better loss 'not a badge of honor,' Donovan says ETHE UF COACH ADMITTED his team some kudos for its visibly better since a year ago," Donovan "While we'd like David to their first league loss on Jan. 19. IT WAS A MORAL VICTORY. improved toughness compared to said in humility. "To an extent, we step u and et 15 20 Utilizing an 18-6 points-offlast season's debacle at Rupp Arena, did what we were supposed to do. I t t 1, turnovers advantage and a 6 for 10 By BRYAN APP Donovan wanted to give all conwas a moral victory so to speak. I'm points, we know they're gothree-point shooting performance Alligator Staff Writer corned a few reminders: the Gators not about that." ing to come after him." from freshman guard Chris Lofton, bapp@alligator.org were still out-rebounded. The What is Donovan about? Getting Billy Donovan Tennessee defeated UF, 83-76, in Gators still committed errant turnUF to learn from the mistakes of its UF basketball coach overtime at the O'Connell Center. For Coach Billy Donovan, someovers to lose an 11-point lead. And four years of Lexington blues. Against Kentucky, turnovers where amid all the talk concerning the Gators (14-6, 6-3 Southeastern Facing a season-ending stretch once again sabotaged the Gators as the Gators'newfound physicality in Conference) lost to the Wildcats for with four of seven games on the Despite suffering a 42-30 rethey afforded the Wildcats a 14-0 their loss at No. 5 Kentucky, some the eighth consecutive time. road, Donovan wants his team to bounding deficit to the Gators, the advantage off eight in the second perspective was lost. While admitting that he too gave "I'm not wearing it as a badge of honor that our team fhas gotten address those miscues, beginning with a rematch at Tennessee. Volunteers (11-12, 4-6 SEC) capitalized on turnovers to hand the Gators SEE MEN'S, PAGE 24 Enter Gators baseball Season opens By TIM CASEY -Alligator Writer tcasey@alligator.org Gainesville is 1,325 miles .from Omaha, the site of the College World Series. It takes 21 hours to drive there by automobile. But for the UF baseball team, that kind of distance pales in comparison to the four months the Gators must endure before they can earn a bid to play for the national championship. The 2005 Gators will take the first step on their journey to Omaha tonight when they host Charleston Soutiirn (1-3) at 6:30. Four seniors Acthe way for the Gators, including outfielder Jeff Corsaletti. "Being my senior year, I'm going to try and have as much ftn as I can," Corsaletti said. "You play to win the game, and that's what we're going to try to do this year. I haven't got a ring yet here -for SEC, or for anything -so that's definitely the No. 1 goal in my mind." What about Omaha? "Definitely getting to Omaha is another one," Corsaletti said. "When I came in here, I had a lot of high expectations, and I still do. This is the last year .to fulfill them." Tommy Boss gets theball to start the season. He will face left-hander Brad Bissell (0-1, 2.00 ERA). On Saturday, UF junior transfer Alan Home will face right-hander Bobby Parnell (11, 360 ERA) in a 2 p.m. day game. The series will conclude with a 1 p.m. game on Sunday that pits junior corsaletti right-handerBryan Ball for the Gators against Charleston Southern senior righty Ian Holmen (01, 22.50 ERA). The Buccaneers began their season on Jan. 28, then lost three games to Florida State. They defeated Claflin in their home opener last Friday, earning coach Jason Murray his first career victory. Murray was a UF volunteer assistant coach in 2002. Two senior Buccaneers will make SEE BASE, PAGE 24 UF pitcher Tommy Boss will anchor the Gators' 2005 pitching rotation and will start tonight against Charleston Southern. Alan Horne and Bryan Ball will start Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Strong mentality will set baseball apart from other UF sports he ticker on Major League Baseball's official Web site counting down when pitchers and catchers report for spring training reads a little more than four days remaining. Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick. Spring training is just one of the numerous things I love about baseball. The optimism: The anticipation. The opportunity. Tickets are cheap. Hopes are high. And guys you've never heard of get a chance to prove they belong in "The Show." The bitterness of how last season ended -unless you're the Boston Red Sox, of course -will soon be washed clean with a Brian Shaffer 30-way-tie for first place, Shaf At Home albeit for one day. bshaffer@alligator.org However, while the big .boys have to wait until the first week in April to get it on for real, the UF baseball team gets its green light tonight. The Gators' source of bitterness throughout this off-season has undoubtedly been the Miami Hurricanes -much as it has been during the previous three off-seasons for UF. And while departed stars such as Justin Hoyman and Ben Harrison -will never have the opportunity to avenge those heartbreaking, season-ending losses, the UF team that takes the field tonight will. Opinions on this team vary widely heading into the season opener. The Southeastern Conference coaches voted that the Gators would finish third in the SEC East. However, UF received two first-place votes -one more than second-place Georgia. The most obvious storyline entering 2005 is whether Coach Pat McMahon has equipped his team to deal with the loss of last year's core -Hoyman, Harrison, C.J. Smith and Jonathan Tucker. And judging by the way he continually infused youth into last season's veteran club, it's a pretty safe bet to think that while those SEE SHAF, PAGE 24 or "There'll probably be five or six people in my family cooking desserts for the team. My favorite Is blackberry cobbler. I'm going to be eating a lot." Lee Humphrey UF guard, on his family cooking for the Gators Friday N 1998: UF guard Jason Williams drains 8 three-pointers against Auburn; tied for the second most in a game in Gators history. UF won the game 81-64. For a complete statistical breakdown, of UF's game against Tennessee on Saturday, log on to alligator.org/sports. M Illinois hired former UF quarterbacks coach Ed Zaunbrecher as its eighth assistant coach under former Gators head coach Ron Zook.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY -11, 2005 M ALLIGATOR, 2Gators to face another familiar foe EUF WILL FACE AUBURN, WHO NARROWLY WON LAST YEAR. By DAN TREAT Alligator Writer dtreat@al[igator.org From the outside looking in, everything looks rosy for the UF gymnastics team. The Gators are riding a three-meet winning streak over three top-10 opponents, including Southeastem Conference rivals Georgia and Alabama, and are ranked No. 6 in the country Despite those positive notes, the Gators are not satisfied with their performances. "I think we're OK, but we're nowhere near our potential," senior Orley Szmuch said. "We're counting falls and making little mistakes that are just unnecessary. We're doing well. We've beat some really good teams, but it's just nowhere near our potential." In an attempt to rectify. these problems, the gymnasts held a team meeting Wednesday to try and fix the miscues. "We said in the meeting that it's not OK, there are no excuses," Szmuch said. "There are reasons that we're making these mistakes, but it's not OK anymore, and we need to change it." The competition won't be slowing down either, as the Gators will meet at least one ranked opponent in their next five meets. Their run of six consecutive SEC dual meets continues tonight when they host No. 15 Auburn, who narrowly defeated UF in their dual meet last season. "I've said so many times, over and over, that I honestly feel the SEC is the most difficult conference in the country," Coach Rhonda Faehn said. "It's just getting more competitive every year, which is exciting because it makes us a better team and program.", While Szmuch made her all-around return last week, the road back for fellow senior Erinn Dooley is going to be much longer. Faelm is holding her out of competition this week. The ga k.tlet has been thrown down for the Gators to step up their performances. "We know that we beat Georgia, but we're kind of losing to ourselves," Szmuch Nick West/ Alligator Staff UF gymnast Orley Szmuch and the Gators boast an impressive record, but Coach Rhonda Faehn is keeping them grounded. UF hosts No. 15 Auburn tonight. said. "Welonly beat them by a small margin, "We're happy we got the win, but it was and they made a lot of mistakes, but so did kind of an ugly win, and it wasn't something we. we were excited about." Tennis to face Illini By NATASHA WEINSTEIN Alligator Writer nweinstein@alligator.org After a two-win weekend that earned the UF men's tennis team state bragging rights, the No. 3 Gators (40) will travel to No. 5 Illinois to face their toughest opponent yet. Not only is Illinois 4-0, but the match against the Fighting Illini will be the first the Gators play indoors. "We gained more confidence during the FSU match," Coach Andy Jackson -said. "Illinois is going to be a big challenge, but at the same time, we have a reasonable chance to beat them." Jackso" The Illini sport a 36-match winning streak and have won their last three matches against the Gators. Jackson noted that the season's schedule was created in a way to constantly prepare the Gators' for their next opponent. After battling Illinois, the Gators will compete in the USTA/ITA Men's National Team Indoor Championships on Thursday. The Illini, hosting that event, are the twotime defending champions. "I feel the Illinois match is the correct way to prepare for the Indoor, Jackson said. "Traditionally, the team plays better outdoors where their physical strengths can show." He added the ability to play strong in hot and humid weather won't favor the Gators in their indoor match. AvCiabf4Nd1fA 4lnieDy M S.6a secal ultraviolet caeamakes it! ossibl. to see the underlying ski .amagacloneby the s. And sineI in 5! er!a. wal develop skin cance ia heir lifetime, what better reason to ays use sunscreen, wear proteCtive lathing ood scomnes. AN4IAICN AC~A[)1MY'OF 1)F RN1AT() 1.0 Call 39062722
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