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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 99
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005
January deaths
up across state
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org
Gainesville is not the only
place in Florida with higher
than average traffic-related
deaths this year the fatal-
ity rate has risen by 40 percent
statewide for the
Public first month of the
Safety year compared to
2004, according to
a Florida Highway
Patrol report.
Last year, 198 people per-
ished on Florida's roadways
throughout the month of
January. According to the re-
port, published Friday, this
year's total rose to 278.
"Curbing the rise of traf-
fic-related fatalities occurring
in our state is on the top of
our agenda," FHP Director
Christopher A. Knight said in a
press release.
Aggressive driving, includ-
ing speeding, illegal lane-'
changing and tailgating, has
also contributed to the elevated
number of fatalities so far this
year, the report stated.
"Motorists must learn to
take driving seriously," Holmes
Beach Police Chief Jay Romine
said in the release. "This is not
about writing tickets; it's about
changing driver behavior."
However, the rate increase
does not overly concern local
officials.
"This is nothing new, but it
is consistent with the 52 traf-
fic deaths we had last year,"
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
spokesman Jim Troiano said.
Locally, ASO is doing its part
by initiating media campaigns
against aggressive driving and
informing the public about traf-
fic safety, Troiano said.
"Still, people must pay at-
tention and drive responsibly,"
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Bluegrass boogie
As bluegrass enthusiasts crowd the stage within the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, Del McCoury
(right) and his son, Ronnie McCoury, belt out a tune Friday evening.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Parties remove potentially problematic posters
By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org
Electioneers removed several po-
litical posters that likely violated Student
Government campaign advertising rules
-from campus Friday..
The Impact Party decided to tear down
its posters and temporarily stop distribut-
ing fliers to make sure it followed campaign
rules, said Andre Samuels, an Impact Party
member who helped post the questionable
posters.
SG statutes indicate such materials may
only be displayed after approval by the su-
pervisor of elections, and all advertisements
must include the phrase "paid political ad-
vertisement" and the campaign treasurer's
Matt Walsh
drives against
Tennessee's
Scooter McFadgon
in UF's victory orL
Saturday. Starting
guard Walsh led
the Gators with 23
points. See story,
pg. 32.
name.
Only the Progress Party has received ap-
proval for any campaigning materials, the
supervisor of elections said. Impact's posters
and fliers followed none of the statutory re-.
S strictions, and neither did
fliers distributed by the
Gator Party at its informa-
tional meeting.
4' Supervisor of Elections
SAli Blye said both Impact
and the Gator Party vio-
lated election codes.
Samuels However, Blye later said
only materials displayed
or passed out on campus
would violate the rules, and she would have
to look at the Gator Party fliers to determine
whether rules were broken.
"I called every party and warned them of
this problem," she said. "For the first time,
I'm giving the Gator Party and Impact just
a warning."
However, none of Impact's campaign
staff or managing team was contacted, said
Impact spokeswoman Jessica Goodwin. The
Gator Party wasn't called either, although
Blye might have sent an e-mail to someone
who has not yet checked for it, party spokes-
man Sundeep Rawal said.
Instead, Impact removed the fliers on its
own. Samuels said the fliers were originally
posted because members didn't know that
the official election cycle had begun.
"Everyone was a little bit confused about
when actual campaigning began," he said.
SG statutes state the cycle begins four
weeks before the election, which will be March
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15 and'16. But since Spring Break isn't counted
in those four weeks, campaigning actually
began Feb. 8, five weeks before the election.
Rawal said he also wasn't aware that the elec-
tion cycle had already begun. And Christian
Duque, chairman of the Voice Party, said-he
understood the error and also was confused
by the codes.
But Student Sen. MacKenzie Moritz, presi-
'dential candidate for the Progress Party, said
many Impact members have been in SG long
enough to know the rules.
"For some of the smaller parties in this
election, it would be understandable," he said,
adding that "they definitely knew they were
hiding information."
Blye said Web sites paid for by the parties
have to be approved by her office, despite the
vagueness of the campaign materials clause.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 3
VALENTINE'S DAY
Identity of real St. Valentine remains up for debate
By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org
"Birds do it, bees do it, educat-
ed fleas do it, lets do it, lets fall in
love," sang the Rev. Tim Lozier of
the St. Augustine Church, quot-
ing a song.
Lozier was referring to his ac-
count of the history of love notes,
which he said stems from the
start of birds' mating season.
Love notes originated in the
Middle Ages when literate lov-
ers, provoked by bird songs
and the passing of a certain St.
Valentine, sent letters of love to
one another, Lozier said.
But while Lozi'er knew
where love notes, originated, he
could not determine which St.
Valentine the so-named holiday
commemorates.
"Two Valentines were behead-
ed on February 14, one in Rome,
of course, and one also in Terni,
60 miles up the Flaminian Way,"
Lozier said.
Two St. Valentines are listed
in official documents, but Lozier
speculates there could really be
just one.
"It's not guaranteed that there
are two St. Valentines," he said.
"History has a way of playing
Ii
Michael Dan Tampas, acoustic guitarist of Other Voices, plays at a Valentine
Sunday afternoon in the Downtown Community Plaza.
telephone stories circulate
through many people and hun-
dreds of years, the details get
changed and now there are. two
of them."
Both saints, according to his-
torical documents, were martyred
"for being Christian," but since,
day love and peace rally
Lozier said, the St. Valentine of
Terni was beheaded in Rome, he
could see how the facts could get
mangled over time.
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Nine vie for Commission seats
By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
Qualification for potential candidates looking to
run in the upcoming Gainesville City Commission
election ended Friday with nine candidates set to
duke it out for three seats on March 29.
Up for grabs will be the at-large seat, a new
position created in 2003 with a two-year term, and
District 2 and 3 seats, which mandate three-year
terms.
For the at-large seat, three others are set to con-
test incumbent Richard Bryant. Bryant was elected
in 2003 and serves on the commission's Recreation
and Culture and Regional Utilities committees.
During his term, he had a hand in legislation that
expanded the technologies used by Gainesville
Police and supported expansion of Gainesville's
code-enforcement office to hold local landlords
more accountable for their properties.
Opposing Bryant are Robert Brinkman, who ran
previously in 2003. He is a carpenter and environ-
mental activist. As part of the Gainesville Energy
Advisory Committee and the Alachua County
Environmental Protection Advisory Committee,
Brinkman is conscious of keeping Gainesville's air
quality safe in light of Gainesville Regional Utilities'
proposal for a new coal-fired power plant.
Diyonne McGraw, Department of Children
and Families licensed support coordinator, is also
hoping to win the seat. McGraw has taken part in
several campaigns to elect city and county com-
missioners, including Gainesville's current mayor,
Pegeen Hanrahan.
The last candidate for the at-large seat is local
artist and attorney Gabe Kaimowitz, who wants
voters to know him only by his first name. He
is passionate about the fight for civil rights in
Gainesville.
The District 2 seat, which represents-most of
north and northwest Gainesville, is held now by
Ed Braddy. Braddy is the chair of the Public Safety
Committee whose involvement in the commission
has focused mainly on the organization and devel-
opment of Gainesville's infrastructure.
The only candidate opposing Braddy is Grant
Thrall, a geography professor at UF Thrall also
performs retail demographic consulting and is
helping Gainesville decide the best approach to
situating the proposed Wal-Mart
Elections Supercenter.
2005 The final seat being voted on in
March's election is the District 3
seat,. the representative for which
would speak for most of Gainesville west and
southwest of the UF campus. Incumbent Tony
Domenech is chair of the Recreation and Cultural
Affairs Committee and a member of the Public
Safety Committee.
Running again this year as an advocate of
greater student involvement in local government is
former mayoral candidate Mike Belle.
Belle, a part-time UF student, dropped out of last
year's race two weeks before the election, citing a
lack of qualification. Belle now serves as a director
in the city's Office of Community Service.
The Rev. Jack Donovan, chaplain for the Hospice
of North Central Florida, is the final candidate run-
ning for the District 3 seat.
Elections will take place at the Supervisor of
Elections Office March 29.
Elections office may
soon get more room
* NO PLANS HAVE BEEN
FINALIZED YET.
By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
Problems caused by
overcrowding during the
November election has led lo-
cal elections officials to begin
searching for a new home base.
Supervisor of Elections
Pam Carpenter said the space
constraints also affected the
proper operation of offices that
reside in the county adminis-
tration building alongside the
Supervisor of Elections Office.
"We've been here for 12
years," she said. "It's just a mat-
ter of needing more space."
The elections office is lo-
cated on the ground floor of the
county administration building
in downtown Gainesville.
Voters looking to cast their
ballots early during the 2004
election were frustrated by the
lengthy wait times they were
looking to avoid.
Though Carpenter said
she's excited about the enthu-
siasm demonstrated for early
voting by Gainesville residents,
she hopes to have a larger
space to accommodate them
for the 2006 election.
"When we have the early
voting here at the county
administration building, we
overwhelm the building,"
Carpenter said.
However, voters in the up-
coming March city election will
not be affected by the change,
Clerk of the Circuit Court J.K.
"Buddy" Irby said.
"We won't get to it before
city elections," Irby said.
The switch may occur later
in the year, Irby said.
The proposal is still in its
early stages,
and no new
space has
been de-
cided on for
the reloca-
tion of the
office. Most
Carpenter likely, it will
be a ware-
house large enough to house
all paperwork as well as ac-
commodate an influx of voters,
Carpenter said.
Instead of maintaining vari-
ous locations that the elections
office uses to conduct its busi-
ness, such as voter registration
and early voting, Carpenter
said she hopes to consolidate
services into a single building.
In a letter to Alachua County
Manager Randall Reid, Irby
said one of the offices now be-
ing used by the elections office
is needed by Alachua County
Fire Rescue, a switch he would
be "happy to make."
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St.. Valentine, or at least the
one for which Valentine's Day
was named, was incarcerated and
later beheaded for secretly mar-
rying couples during the reign of
Roman Emperor Claudius II, ac-
cording to the History Channel's
Web site. Claudius banned mar-
riage to increase military enlist-
ment.
Lozier kissed.on the health of
another Valentine's Day staple -
the swapping of young couples'
saliva.
"I assume that anything that
evokes you to feel loved and
welcome should be at least mar-
ginally healthy at least enough
to offset the germs you're swap-
ping," he joked.
But while kissing doesn't
have a controversial history, it
may actually be considered very
healthy, and even something that
may be an art.
Cherie Byrd runs a popular
kissing school in Seattle, Wash.,
for lovers not skilled in locking
lips, according to the Associated
Press.
Byrd said kissing is a much
better gift than flowers or choco-
late, and that it's also healthy.
"It probably gives a good'
cardio workout and raises your
heartbeat," Lozier said.
4, ALLIGATOR U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005
Student Government budget heads for Senate approval
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
After three days of number-
crunching and meeting with
student groups, Student Senate's
Budget Committee will dole out
a total of $1,259,600 pending
two votes of approval from the
Student Senate to UF's student
organizations for the 2005 06
academic year.
There were few surprises by
the end of the weekend's hear-
ings Sunday afternoon, when the
budget tentatively was finalized.
The committee had consid-
ered budget requests from 75
organizations,
rStudent including some
Iv r!tve e;-10 which oversee
other groups.
Also taken into account were
budgets for the Graduate Student
Council, music ensembles and
the Board of College Councils,
which supervises about 300
groups within UF's 16 colleges.
Though groups are allowed
a maximum 5 percent increase
from their previous year's bud-
gets, they may submit supple-
mental requests for any funds
left over once the initial budgets
are settled.
In the preliminary budget,
some groups, including the
Bhakti Yoga Club and Baha'i
Association did receive more
than the allowed increase.
An increase in student orga-
nizations has led to a increase in
Activity & Service fees. The addi-
tional A&S money allows for the
increase in funding.
"It's actually a larger number
than usual. That's why we were
able to fund (almost) everyone,"
committee member Lauren
Mierley said.
Funding for these groups
comes from A&S fees, included
in every student's tuition. During
the 2004 05 academic year, stu-
dents pay $8.26 per credit hour as
part of the A&S Fee.
In December, the Board of
Governors, the university's high-
est governing body, approved a
38-cent increase, meaning stu-
dents will pay $8.64 in the Fall.
Recurso, a non-profit organiza-
tion that attempts to raise aware-
ness of.under-privileged children
in the world, was the only group
that did not receive funding for
one of its supplemental requests.
Of Recurso's two requests, a
concert by O.A.R. costing $43,280
was rejected.
Recurso has been working
since September to bring the
band, President Denise Bird said.
Vice President Emily Friend
added, "We're just going to try a
different route."
Friend said they may also
try to find another band if the
O.A.R .show remains unfunded.
Bird and Friend said the budget
committee had been helpful and
was fair in its decision-making
process.
Friend noted, however, that-
Recurso's budget request was
"minimal."
Sundeep Rawal, Lola Bovell, Susan Henriques and John Pughe tackle Student Government organiza-
tions' budget issues Sunday evening within the Reitz Union.
"We don't have any excess of
funds by any stretch of the imagi-
nation," she said.
Two groups the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes and the
Hindu Student Association
- submitted supplemental re-
quests deemed too vague by the
committee. These groups can
request money later in the year
when more specific information
is available.
A few groups' budgets were
cut dramatically from last year,
including those of Horizons,
the Hispanic Association of Bi-
Lingual Assistance and the Navy
Marine Student Association. .
Jessica Graham, ,president of
the student service organization
Horizons, expressed disappoin-
ment that their proposed budget
of $6,401 was cut to $1,582, say-
ing she felt the cut was unfair.
"They just went in and cut out
a whole week we do every year,"
she said.
"The University of Florida ap-
preciates these service organiza-
tions, and I don't think students
would want a representative of
UF to not want these service orga-
nizations to flourish on campus."
In past years, Horizons had
not spent much of the money
allocated .them, but Graham said
they should not be held account-
able for past leaders' mistakes.
"I do feel like this is an injus-
tice for many organizations that
may face this in the future," she
said.
Senate may tighten restrictions on group travel funds
Students may need partial fundraising
By BRIDGET CAREY
Alligator Writer
bcarey@alligator.org
A new standard is being promoted by the
Student Senate Budget Committee when allo-
cating travel money to the 76 student organi-
zations that try to get their hands into the $11
million tuition-funded Student Government
Fun with SG budgets
Here's how new allocations
for student activities stack
up with last year's numbers.
moneybag.
Throughout nearly 57 hours of budget
-meetings held over the past two weekends,
the committee has told traveling student
organizations to fund-raise a portion of the
costs. In past years, no such fund-raising was
required to request Activity & Service Fee
funding. It affected about 40 organizations
that regularly travel, but it was members of
2004-05 academics budget $627,322
New budget $51,250 larger
Just academics* $678,572
Just organizations* $580,198
2004-05 organizations budget $501,296
New budget $78,902 larger
2004-05 total budget $1,128,618
New budget $130,982 larger
*Affects the Board of College Councils, the -
Graduate Student Council, and music ensembles
**Affects hundreds of student organizations and
their umbrella organizations
Mike Gimignani / Alligator Staff
the University Gospel Choir who said they
felt that the new standard could not fairly be
applied to them.
Jessica Anderson, one of the choir's
representatives at a Friday budget hearing,
said she found it "very discouraging" that
student senators did not initially give the
choir the funding they need for traveling to
.performances, which also serve as a recruit-
ing tool for UF.
But at the final hearings on Sunday, the
choir did get the money its members said
they needed for travel but had to formulate
plans for an additional tripto please the com-
mittee, which demanded a reason to hand
over additional funds.
The choir does require $50 from each
member for every trip, but the committee
said the group needed to dish out a larger
percentage before the committee could fund
,o the singers' largest out-of-state trip.
As a compromise, the choir came back to
the committee on Sunday with more detailed
plans and presented a new trip in order
to hang on to the funding that the Student
Senate typically hands it without additional
fund-raising by the group.
Anderson, a former student senator, also
said no other organization sends more than
50 members on a trip and recruits UF poten-
tials like the choir, which makes them incom-
parable to other student groups.
But choir members were not the-only ones
who had problems with the additional fund-
raising requests.
During the Friday meeting, budget com-
mittee members Sen. Crystal Caesar and Sen.
Sundeep Rawal walked out of the budget
meeting to privately settle what was an emo-
tional disagreement. After a few minutes,
budget chairman Sen. John Pughe stepped
outside as well, and the meeting did not con-
tinue until more than 20 minutes later.
What was supposed to be a 20-minute
meeting with the choir turned into a policy
debate among committee members spanning
more than an hour and a half.
On Friday, Anderson said the debate was
politically motivated by Rawal, who is cam-
paign spokesman for the Gator Party. Rawal
said the new fund-raising policy was nothing
personal against the choir and that he just-
Swanted to be fair to all groups that travel and
require the same fund-raising standard from
each.
Organizations met twice with the budget
committee once last weekend and again on
Friday and Saturday. Some groups, such as
the choir, attended an optional third and final
hearing on Sunday afternoon to ensure the
allocation proposals went smoothly.
The budget is subject to changes, but the
committee agreed to give the choir $42,835
for the 2005 06 academic year. The choir
was allocated $40,795 this year.
The final budget must now be approved
twice by the Student Senate, which meets on
Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Reitz Union Room
282.
2005-06 total student organization budget: $1,259,600
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 5
Pick helps
right, hurts
Democrats
H toward Dean.
.You may remember him as
a 2004 Democratic presidential
candidate. It is more likely, however,
that you remember him for the WWE-
wrestler-like scream he let out during a
campaign speech, demonstrating that
he was not quite presidential material.
Nonetheless, Democrats selected this
wild-eyed man who once pledged to
parade on every State in the U.S. in
order to put the Democrats back in the
White House as the new chairman of
the Democratic National Committee.
And this Republican couldn't be
happier.
SSince their loss in the November
election, Democrats have made the
phrase "We need to reorganize and
make our message more clear" their
mantra. I actually hear people chant-
ing it in the street. They claim the party
needs a more moderate approach to
broaden its appeal in the South and
in mountain states. Yet, they chose
Howard Dean, a man who has proven
that he flies off the handle at times, to
head this ef-
fort. They
chose a
man who is
S grouped with
a minority of
U.S. citizens
Lauren Flanagan a minor-
Editorial Notebook ity even of
letters@alligator.org Democrats
that is ex-
tremely liberal
on most.every issue under the sun.
Admittedly, Dean's antics are enter-
taining, and it could be argued that his
outbursts are admirable because they
demonstrate his fervor for his party.
It also could be argued that Dean's
Internet fundraising is unprecedented
in the party, and his ability to mobilize
voters for his campaign proves he
will be an asset in the next election.
Finally, there is the claim that of all the
candidates up for the job, Dean was
simply the lesser of the evils. Of the
other choices, Dean by far has the most
charisma since the others were about
as interesting as calculus. The outgoing
chairman, Terry McAuliffe, lacked the
ability to hold an audience's attention,
so maybe the party thought it was time
try a new technique: Get the people's
attention'by acting like a fool.
I cannot say that in the last election
Dean did not make important contribu-
tions to his party. However, that does
not make him qualified to represent his
party either. Let him use the Internet to
raise money for the party, and let him
continue to mobilize the voters in the
way that he did in the last election. Do
not put him in the spotlight. Do not
make him the icon for your party.
At least, that is what I would say if I
were on the left side.
As far as I and the Republican
Party are concerned, Dean is the best
choice for DNC chair. The longer the
Democratic Party remains clueless as
to the way to win elections and to what
the American public wants the better,
and their choice for DNC chair proves
that I have nothing to worry about.
Lauren Flanagan is an English
sophomore and Alligator editorial board
Member.
Viewpoints
ALLIGATOR
www.alligator.org/opinions
Dean a good choice to shake up Democrats
t's Valentine's Day, and I'm sending
some love to Howard Dean. As the new
Democratic National Committee chairman,
he's going to need it.
His appointment makes some fellow
Democrats uneasy. Perhaps he was too left-lean-
ing to be president but, with his passion, he's
the right person to reshape the party by stream-
lining its message with a powerful punch. The
Democrats can kiss murky messages goodbye.
After all, Dean is anything but subtle.
There are critics, of course. Dean's opponents
lamely say, "Remember the Dean Scream?" But
what's wrong with some fiery enthusiasm? Get
N Jason Levitt'takes on First Amend-
ment rights in his column.
* Reader Eric Steele responds to a letter
regarding government social-programs.
Diana
Middleton
Editorial Notebook
rette rcl halld ratnr nrr
a grip, Republicans.
Dean is wary of his
party's mistakes. John
Kerry's slow reaction
to the phony Swift
Boat claims may have
cost him the election.
Luckily, Dean is noto-
riously big-mouthed,
and he won't tiptoe
around his opponents.
The party needs some-
one with tenacity running the show.
He already proved his fund-raising finesse.
Andy Marlette's cartoon explores the
changing meaning of Valentine's Day
-affection.
While Bush relied on big donations from cor-
porate cronies, Dean used the Internet to raise
$50.3 million in $10 and $20 increments.
Dean knows why Democrats lost the
presidency and a handful of Senate seats.
While Kerry's voting record was ambiguous,
Bush's politics while grossly over-simplified
- were crystal clear.
He's shrewdly noted the competition. Karl
Rove masterminded Bush's victory by start-
ing small. Republicans didn't bother reaching
across the aisle. They marshaled gun owners,
SEE NOTEBOOK, PAGE 7
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card, which is on display in The British
Museum, was written in 1415 by the
Duke of Orleans for his French wife.
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6, ALLIGATOR U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005
Editorial
DNC decides
Dean wins position but
doesn't quiet doubters
As of Saturday, the Democratic Party has a new slogan
one intended to reflect its commitment to unifying
the party and establishing it in the eyes of on-the-fence
Americans as more than just "not-Republican." It goes some-
thing like this:
"Yeaargh!"
That's right, Screamin' Howard Dean is the new chair of
the Democratic National Committee. This is well, because
clearly, he was the best choice among the available candidates
to take the helm of the party.
Of course, he essentially was the only candidate after six
other contenders dropped out before Saturday.
But regardless of the path he took to office, it now is up
to Dean to prove his detractors wrong and help provide the
party with the clear vision and agenda it needs to fight the
Republican majority and achieve new success in the next elec-
tions.
To do so, he will have to prove that he can compromise
with the Democratic majority on the goals that will define the
party's agenda. Dean is seen by many as a Volvo-driving, tofu-
eating Northern liberal, and this perception is backed by his
fierce defense of far-left positions,
He also must inspire faith in his ability to step away from
the flamboyant and often uncontrolled speeches that char-
acterized his bid for the presidential nomination which
remains to be seen. Members of his own party are worried
that he will scare off moderates with his actions, and many
Republicans see his appointment as a victory.
Summing up the feelings of these Republicans, former
House Majority Leader Newt Gingrich said of Dean to Fox
News, "I think if (Democrats) have a true death wish, he'd be
the perfect guy to go with."
In a speech Saturday, Dean rightly emphasized the
Democratic Party's need to establish a firm set of goals to
combat those of the Republican Party while warning the party
"cannot win if all we are is against the current president."
In some aspects, however, the party must continue to be
the anti-Republican voice if it wants to succeed. Bush's Social
Security plan, for instance, is a big, slow-moving balloon of
controversy that Democrats easily can puncture if they present
a concerted attack against it.
The party must also formulate an approach to foreign
policy that will meet voters' expectations in being different
from the Republicans' policy while also satisfying voters who
are worried Democrats will be too soft on defense.
Whether or not Dean can accomplish these goals remains to
be seen. Criticisms of his ability to perform this office are valid,
based on the simple fact that he appears unstable and exists in
an outer fringe of the party ideologically.
Dean does, however, bring some strengths to the office. His
trademark is the small-scale and Internet-based fundraising
efforts that helped him to raise $40 million during his bid for
presidential nomination, and he likely will transfer this talent
for gathering grassroots support to the party as a whole. He
evidently has made this a primary goal, as he said the word
"grassroots" four times during his brief speech Saturday.
Dean also appeals to Democrats looking for a more pas-
sionate and compelling leader than outgoing DNC chair Terry
McAuliffe. If anyone can present a dynamic image, it his Dean.
Of course, he'll have to prove that he make that image coincide
with the image of the party.
If he can manage to pull all of that off and lead the
Democrats to victory, against all the odds, then maybe we'll
allow him one more "Yeaargh!"
Just for old times' sake.
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Speech restrictions truly are offensive
ately, a lot of political speech has been offending
me, but the offensive speech is not coming from a
Colorado professor it is coming from a governor,
a house representative, conservative commentators and a
bunch of College Republicans.
In case you haven't heard the latest Rocky Mountain
uproar, here is a quick synopsis: Ward Churchill, a professor
and head-of the ethnic studies department at the University
of Colorado, was scheduled to give a lecture at Hamilton
College in New York earlier this month. That was until a pro-
fessor at Hamilton College did some background research on
Churchill and found his essay "Some People Push Back: On
the Justice of Roosting Chickens."
In the essay, Churchill characterizes America as an evil
empire that commits genocide all over the globe. The terror-
ists involved in the Sept. 11 attacks, he writes, were "soldiers"
giving us a taste of our own medicine.
But the most controversial passage in the essay was in re-
gard to the victims of Sept. 11. He writes, "True enough, they
were civilians of a sort. But innocent? Gimme a break. They
formed a technocratic corps at the very heart of America's
global financial empire the 'mighty engine of profit' to
which the military dimension of U.S. policy has always been
enslaved and they did'so both willingly and knowingly ...
If there was a better, more effective, or in fact any other way
of visiting some penalty befitting their participation upon the
little Eichmanns inhabiting the sterile'sanctuary of the twin
towers, I'd really be interested in hearing about it."
The "little Eichmanns" comment was in reference to
Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi who, according to Churchill in a
later statement, "was not charged with direct killing but
with ensuring the smooth running of the infrastructure that
enabled the Nazi genocide."
Maybe I'm jaded, but I am not shocked and offended by
these words. Personally, I enjoy opinions that stray from the
mainstream. They signal to me a strong and healthy public
sphere.
What I am offended by is the Republican reaction to
S. Churchill's essay.
Colorado Gov. Bill Owens
S overstepped his bounds by calling
for Churchill's termination. If the
govemor disagrees with Churchill's
Jason Levit analysis, he should write an opinion
asn Lpiece for the local paper. By trying to
The Wathtower define what is appropriate political
letters@alligator.org speech, he is looking every bit like
the fascists we are fighting.
Republican State Rep. Steve Nass is trying to define
Churchill's essay as "hate speech," and the Colorado
Legislature passed a resolution that condemned Churchill's
essay as "evil and inflammatory."
And never ones to miss a party, the College Republicans
at the University of Colorado have petitioned to get Churchill
fired from the school. They, most of all, should be ashamed
of themselves.
College students should be brave and brash enough to
tackle all new ideas, however extrerie. Instead, these College
Republicans are wasting their intelligence, talent and creativ-
ity by pushing to suppress ideas. They would rather follow
the party line and make connections with Republican leaders
than think for themselves. For letting their ambition trump
their idealism, these College Republicans should be despised
as much as Churchill, if not more.
Churchill is not publishing-a recipe for a bomb; he.
is publishing his opinions. I have faith, unlike the UC
College Republicans, that the public can judge the merits of
Churchill's argument on its own.
I would take a hundred crazy Churchill-like arguments
over one more College Republican telling me "freedom is on
the march."
Oh yeah? Then let freedom march into your head and lib-
erate you from what is truly offensive unoriginal thought
and rehashed propaganda.
Jason Levitt is a journalism and political science senior. His
column appears on Monday.
The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator.
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Letters to the Editor
Headline
Editor: The letter from David
Stauber from Thursday's edition
represents sentiments that I have
found to be common among
conservatives. Stauber states that
social programs are not included
within the powers allocated to
the federal government by the
Constitution, while defense is.
I particularly get irritated
when people cite the Constitution,
yet obviously have not read it.
The Preamble, right after pro-
viding for the common defense
(which Stauber alludes to), lists
promoting the general welfare
as a principle reason for the writ-
ing of the Constitution in the
first place. Article 1, Section 10
allows Congress to levy taxes to
promote the general welfare as
well. No matter how cold, callous
or morally bankrupt one might
be, I doubt anyone would say
That having a large percentage of
our population destitute, sick and
uneducated promotes the general
welfare of the United States.
While the. Constitution does
not say that we must create pro-
grams like Social Security or pro-
vide healthcare and education, it
also does not.say anything about
an Air Force yet creating and
funding the Air Force falls under
the necessary and proper clause
because it is a logical extension
of the common defense. The
programs Bush cut are logical ex-
tensions of promoting the general
welfare in the same way-
When did not caring about
others became fashionable? I am
lost as to when empathy became
passe. If conservatives cannot see
the moral. benefits of programs
that make peoples' lives genu-
inely better, then perhaps they
ought to read the Constitution
before they try to use it to justify
their lack of moral conscience.
Eric Steele
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pro-life activists and proponents
of the gay marriage ban. They
peppered rural areas with para-
noia about terrorists. But, most
importantly, they got conserva-
tives to the polls.
Dean vowed to oil the
"Democrat machine early to
invigorate the Southern and
Westerri states that typically are
Republican stomping grounds.
He's got.the grassroots power to
raise the cash and he's pledged to
reiterate the party's core values
without allowing Republicans to
muddle them on Fox News.
Dean's biggest challenge is
inspiring the party's bread and
butter unions, environmen-
talists and blacks to get up
and vote. As Craig Singleton, an
Alligator editorial member, said,
"You have to preach to the choir
to make them sing."
Amen to that.
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Derby Days event races to raise money for charity
By KYLIE CRAIG
Alligator Writer
kcraig@alligator.org
In its annual Derby Days philan-
tropy, Sigma Chi raised more than
$11,000 for the Children's Miracle
Network.
The event, which has been the
national fraternity's philanthropy
for more than 50 years, involved
two days of campus fund-raising
events.
"They have enthusiasm for
this, but they're also doing
it for a reason, not just for
partying."
Laura.Dougherty
mother of Sigma Chi member
Derby Days Chairman Robert
Stuart, 22, said more money is ex-
pected to come in from fraternity
alumni within the next few weeks.
"Ten thousandd dollars) was
the goal and 15 (thousand) was
the more large-picture goal," Stuart
said. "I think 15 is still attainable."
Money was raised from the
weekend's events, as well as from
T-shirt sales and magazine ad
sales.
Beginning Friday, the events in-
cluded penny voting and a campus
hat hunt with members of 12 UF
sororities.
Kappa Delta was recognized for
raising over $1,600 in the penny
voting, more than any of the other
sororities involved.
Saturday, members of Sigma
Chi joined their families and soror-
ity members on Pony Field for relay
races and a line dance. Fraternity
members donned Santa Claus out-
fits, spandex pants and afro wigs as
part of their costumes for the line
dance.
Stuart said six to eight brothers
were paired with each sorority and
taught a choreographed dance to
perform at the Derby Days com-
petition.
Charlye Leonard, 19, a member
of Delta Gamma sorority, said the
hat hunt was her favorite of all the
events, but she really enjoyed Jhe
line dance.
"It's fun to watch the dances and
watch all the guys trying to dance,"
she said.
Stuart added that the sororities
involved took the dance competi-
tion very seriously.
Alpha Delta Pi won the compe-
tition aid the Derby Days trophy,
which stays at-the winning sorority
house for the rest of the year.
Several Sigma Chi family mem-
bers also were on hand to show
support and videotape the events.
Laura Dougherty, mother of
Sigma Chi member D.J. Dougherty,
Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff
Girls of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority collect plastic hats in a game of tag with Sigma Chi fraternity. Cap-
tured hats were exchanged for donations benefiting the Children's Miracle Network.
came from Orlando for the second this, but they're also doing it for a Stuart said the total amount of
year in a row to see the events, reason, not just for partying," she money raised will be determined
"They have enthusiasm for said. within the next few weeks.
Impact party
names ticket
By BRIDGET CAREY
Alligator Writer
bcarey@alligator.org
The Impact Party unveiled its Spring election
executive ticket by helping serve a free midnight
breakfast at the Reitz Union for Friday's Gator
Nights.
Student Government Lobby Coordinator
Robert Mack will run for Student Body vice
president, and Sen. Elda Auxiliaire is running for
treasurer.
"It's more of a grassroots
campaign," Mack said.
Dennis Ngin, Impact presi-
dential candidate, stood with
S-Mack and Au \ili.ire The can-
didates introduced themselves
to students while stamping their
Ngin hands for food. Seven Impact
volunteers stood behind the
counter and served the standard free Gator Nights
breakfast of sausage, grits, eggs and pancakes.
"We don't have to stand up in front of a po-
dium to speak. We rather stand up and listen,"
Ngin said.
Mack has worked with the Gainesville and
Alachua County lawmakers to prevent roam tow-
ing fee increases and continues to work with the
Florida Student Association in the fight against
block tuition proposals, which if approved could
require students to pay for 15 credit hours per se-
mester regardless of how many classes they take.
Auxiliaire was co-communications chair for
Black History Month 2004, and she is the executive
director of this year's Black History Month events.
Islam group discusses religious beliefs
* THE EVENT, INITIALLY BILLED
AS A DISCUSSION BETWEEN
SPEAKERS, WAS HELD FRIDAY.
By SHARON MCCLINTIC
Alligator Contributing Writer
Big Macs could help people
worship, said Nur Zeinomar, vice
president of UF's Islam on Campus,
at a panel discussion Friday night.
A hamburger could give someone
the strength to better represent his
or her beliefs, she said, using this as
an example of finding worship in all
aspects of life.
"The purpose of life, which is wor-
ship, is everything," Zeinomar said.
"Everything" can also include at-
tending class, she said. Going to UF
can help her educate others about her
beliefs, she said; and by working to
better herself, she is worshipping.
"Covering our beauty, to keep
it for those who deserve it, is a
form of modesty."
Nur Zeinomar
UF's Islam on Campus vice president
What was supposed to be a dia-
logue between two speakers became
a presentation and discussion among
Islam on Campus members and the
audience on misconceptions and
information about Islam when the
speakers backed out.
Zeini6iiar discussed topics ranging
from the purpose of life to the reason
few people have seen her hair.
The scarf many Muslim women
wear, called a hijab, is.not a require-
ment of Islam, Zeinomar said.
"Covering our beauty, to keep it
for those who deserve it, is a form of
modesty," Zeinomar said. Instead, she
said choosing to wear the scarf is part
of her jihad.
Jihad is another often miscon-
strued element of Islam, the panel
said. Panelists said it is a struggle for
spiritual good.
"It is strictly to who's oppressing
you," panelist Mohammad Bataineh
said.
Referencing the Quran and hadith,
he said, -"Nowhere in these does it al-
low killing innocents."
Students will commit to UF honor code
UF dean to renew marriage vows
By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
Valentine's Day is an ideal time to renew vows to loved
ones.
Students lacking a date, however, can pledge their com-
mitment to UF's honor code.
The Public Relations Student Society of America will
host Renew Your Vows with the Honor Code on the Plaza of
the Americas today. Students renew their vows by signing
honor code cards.
Dean of Students Eugene Zdziarski will join students
and renew his vows to his wife at 12:30 p.m.
"Seventy-four percent of students surveyed rep-i .ttd
having a below-average or average knowledge of the honor
code," PRSSA President Ashley Zandy said.
Several UF officials, including President Bemie Machen,
Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and football coach Urban
Meyer, have signed cards to show support.
"Although academic dishonesty is not a
On problem at UF, the quality of the UF educa-
Calg pUS tion is reduced each time a student engages
in academically dishonest behavior," Zandy
said. "This affects not only those involved, but
everyone in our community."
Once they sign the vow, students A ill receive a discount
card for nine local businesses. :
PRSSA will have Tutoring Zone- representatives give
advice on test-taking and classes. Students also can play
games, win prizes and eat free'pizza.
At latest count, 2,250 cards had been signed.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 I ALLIGATOR, 9
CITY GOVERNMENT
Students ask for more bar time
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alligator Writer
bhagen@alligator.org
Voluntary towing, shifted Later Gator bus ser-
vice hours and increased education may make
Gainesville "SAFE"-r if bar hours are extended to
3 a.m., as proposed at a Sunday meeting of Student
Government's Safety and Fair Entertainment
Committee.
Committee officials will be pushing for the ex-
tra hour at separate meetings this week with UF
administrators and before the Gainesville Public
Safety Committee.
"We are responsible," said Joe Goldberg, com-
mittee executive director and UF Student Body
presidential candidate, referring to his fellow stu-
dents. "We want to stay responsible. We want to
become more responsible."
If the proposal passes, no alcohol would be
served during the extra hour.
But businesses that serve alcohol would be al-
lowed to remain open to give revelers more time
to trickle home, or, if necessary, make other plans
to get there.
The plan will lessen congestion, crowds and
crime, according to the committee's mission .state-
ment.
The Later Gator bus service could start and end
an hour later with no additional cost, the committee
found.
However, the UF Tran-portation Access Fee
Committee still must ;ipprove anm change in oper-
ating times.
The number ot UIF otildent_ who have attended
alcohol-and drug-rela ted clas room lectures has
dropped from 39.4 percent in
1994 to 10.2 percent in 2002, ac-
cording to a survey developed by
UF's Campus Alcohol and Drug
Resource Center.'
Student safety could be in-
creased by requiring incoming
Goldberg studentss to complete an online al-
cohol awareness program, student
committee member Seth Entin suggested.
UF provides, a voluntary informational program
through the Web site MyStudentBod.y.com.
In attendance was Superior Towing LLC co-
owner Mike Webe r who reminded the committee of
his company's offer to tow inebriated UF and SFCC
students for a discounted fee, a service also offered
by several other local companies.
"Our deal isn't to make money oTf this," Weber
said. "It's to get drunk drivers off the road."
The location of the 9 a.m. UF alcohol discussion
Wednesday was not posted as of press time.
The Gainesville' Public Safety Committee is.
scheduled to meet in City Hall Room 16 at 9 a.m.
on Thursday.
Fest 'Shakes' up
By SKYLER SMITH
Alligator Writer
ssmith@alligator.org
SFCC will be bringing a little bit of lust to the stage this
week for its ninth annual Shakespeare Festival.
The theme for this year's festivities, which begin to-
day, honoring the well-loved playwright is "Shakespeare
in Lust." It will include steamy excerpts from some of
the bard's most famous work, including "Hamlet," "The
Taming of the Shrew," "The
Santa Fe Merry. Wives of Windsor"
Community College and "Richard III."
"Some of the scenes are
lustful and creepy even," festival director and SFCC
English professor Rod Woehler said, citing Hamlet's in-
cestuous dialogue with his mother as one of the scenes to
be performed. UF student Nolan Carey will be William
Shakespeare and master of ceremonies for the event.
He said the plays' scenes are split between humorous
segments and darker fare.
"It's for people who have an interest in Shakespeare or
just want a night out to have some fun," Woehler said.
Woehler said not only theater students but a few SFCC
faculty members and several locals from the Gainesville
community will be acting in the festival as well.
The festival was started in 1997 by now-retired SFCC
English professor Mary Ann Linzmayer as an opportunity
for everyone in the community to enjoy Shakespeare.
"People have to see this. It'll be fun," Woehler said.
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* UF FOOTBALL COACH URBAN MEYER'S
TOURNAMENT RAISES ABOUT $105,000.
By MIKE JAYNE
Alligator Contributing Writer -
Urban Meyer recruited more than 300 addi-
tional players this weekend.
Then he took to the field.
At the Urban Meyer Scramble for Kids Golf
Tournament, hosted by Meyer, players from 37
local sponsors competed at the University Golf
Course in three tournaments.
More than $100,000 was raised for the Boys and
Girls Club of Alachua County, the Girls Club of
Alachua County and the Children's Home Society
of Florida.
"It's very special what our sponsors do
for the children, and that's what this
tournament is all about."
Franklin Lentz
Event chairman
"The organizers and volunteers are first-class
people," Meyer said.
Admission for those not part of a sponsoring
organization was $175. Alan Chatman of WCJB
TV-20, who said he has been involved with the
tournament for 10 years, said many were turned
away, as the event was "packed to capacity" Friday
and Saturday. He said the tournament's goal of
$100,000 was exceeded by at least $5,000.
A sponsors' dinner Thursday night kicked off
the event. The dinner garnered $30,000 in contribu-
tions, Chatman-said.
Chatman said about 40 percent of the players
at Friday's Pro-Am tournament .were individual
entries. PGA member Nick Gilliam had the best
individual score of 69 strokes.
Saturday' 2201 golfers. ho\\\ er, were almost
exclulivel\ from participating sponsor-. pla ing in
twio tournaments for new\ golf clubs.
ELEent Chairman Franklin Lentz said the tourna-
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tradition started in 191. -
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children, and that's what this tournament is all,
about," he said.
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Phillips Center
hosts event
By LAUREN MACDONALD
Alligator Contributing Writer
As a member of the performance
'troupe Amerina demonstrated classi-
cal Chine.se initruments, the audience
begzn clapprng along to the music
\\ihen the tune abnrptly sw itched
to "Yankee Doodle Dandy," the crowd
burst into laughter.
The Chinese New Year Show, orga-
nized by UF's Friendship Association
of Chinese Students and Scholars, filled
the Phillips Center for the Performing
Arts to capacitySaturday evening.
"The Chinese New Year is the big-
gest festival for the Chinese people,"
association President Fei Long said.
"And this also provides a good cultural
experience for other cultures."
Performances ranged from tradi-
tional music and folk, dances to dog
dancing and a ballet set to George
Michael's "Careless Whisper." "
The show featured UF students and
localperformers iii addition toAmerina,
which performed a Mongolian dance
with chopsticks, demonstrated Tai Chi
movements and performed a scene
from Beijing opera. Long said a broad
diversity of student organizations and
Gaines. ille pertormers contributed to
the show's, success.
"It's the biggest Chinese New Year.
celebration organized by students in
Gainesville history,"he said. -
At 6:30 p.m., 1,800 free tickets were
available at the Phillips Center, Long
"aid By 7p m., they were sold out.
"We expected it to be a full house
but not to run out of tickets so early,"
he said. About 300 people had to be
turned away.
Michael Bryant, 46, and .Yvonne
Diaz, 44, two married UF alumni,
were celebrating Valentine's Day early
by visiting the nearby Samuel P. Ham
Museum of Artwhere they saw an ad-
vertisement for the New Year celebra-
tion and decided to go.
"We were totally surprised at the
number of people here," Diaz said.
Helen Qiu, 15, said she was im-
pressed by the professional perfor-
mances, but she wished there had been
more entertainment for children, such
as a magic show..
Most of all, Qiu said she was im-
pressed by the turnout.
"I've never seen so many Asian
people together." she said.
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I love you with all my heart,
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Aveena,
Thank you for being such a loving,
supportive, and beautiful girlfriend.
I don't know how you put up with
me, but thank you, and I love you. V
There better not be any question as
to who this is from V.
Happy Valentines Day Baby!
Love you!
To: My Little Megaleigh.
Vikki
You are my love, my life, my everything.
HappyValentines Day.
Love, Mike
On Spiky Sunday Night I met your sweet
smile through the fire at
The Patio Bar-You won an Oscar- I won a
promising friendly hope-
Where's it?
S U R exceptionally great!
Dear Cesar M.,
Jesus loves you and so do I! Happy
Valentine's Day!
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PAOLA.You mean more to me than
.you could ever imagine. I don't show it
enough, but know that I love you more
than words can say.
HappyValentines DayV
To My Sweet Sammie I love you with all
my heart.Always treasure our memories.
Have a lovely day. 092704 I love you
always and Now Forever.
Love, Dan.
VLYLAY
Do me a big favor and take a look under
your right pillow.
Charlea, look upon this wonderous
life: I saw your love for me cleft into
the barren shadow of misery that
was my soul.Your showers of loy and
comfort passed through this chasm of
desperation to lift away the chains that
so brutally ensnared my heart.As my
eyes opened to the beauty of your smile,
my being bathed in the warmth of your
aura. From the very breath that awakens
me to each new day, to the last that
snuffs out my mind at night, you sustain
me in this world.Today I want to say
that until the moment my blood falls to
flow, you are, and will always be my only
love. Be my Valentine this day. next year,
and for all that may follow. My love will
always be for you.
Rod
Kicki K.You just went from being
Minnesota's best actress to the world's
best mom. Happy Valentine's Day. Love
Kaleb the little man God's tiny treasure
from Heaven and Dad.
Hot Coffee Girl, I'm so happy to be
with you! The 24th is coming up! Happy
Valentine's Day. I love you and Jinx does
too!
June 16, 1996.
My life changed even if the
song sometimes did not.
October 23, 1999.
The start of forever.
I love you, Joanna.
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Cristin- "One word frees us,
Of all the weight
and pain in life.
That word is Love" Socrates I LoveYou!
George
Kattya 4 years with you seems
like 4 days. so I know in my
heart I could spend an eternity
with you. I thank god 4 my rib.
Love Jay- I
HEY YOU!
For the past year and ten months
you have been my entire reason.
This next year is going to be great!
I love you! VME
Nena, even though we aren't
together. you are and will
ALWAYS be in my heart.
Happy Valentine's Day to my
BESTFRIEND!
I love you soo much forever and always
my love! VJ J
*JAMIE- I just want to take
the time to tell you how much
i IVve you! You are the best
boyfriend! Happy 10 month- 5 days
anniversary! VJESSIE
YCHRISTOPHER PV
Happy Valentine's Day All my
love forever & always.
KELLY
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I hope you have a fantabulous
day filled with lots of love.
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Ever since the first movie
together, I have been happiest
while drowning myself in your
mermaid eyes.
I LoveYou. -Heather
You are my Life's Surprise
My Angel of Beauty
You are my Heart's Paradise.
My Being of Harmony.
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for loving me the way you do.
HappyValentine's Day. Love Dan
B-ROCK
Your love has been an inspiration
to me.You've brought soothing music to my
heart that is forever endless.
HappyValentine's Day! I love you!!
Happy Valentine's Day Nicole
"honey bear will you still be mine
baby" you are the best
thing to ever happen to me, all my
love V Joe
SHANE
Living next door to you
is such a treat,
A nicer boy like you I will never meet.
Thanks for being my friend.
Our friendship will never end.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love Tricia
VJPDV I need you to know that
you mean the world to meV I
love you so muchY I want to be
with you forever and ever Happy
Valentine's Day! Love GMI.
CARLY,
Happy Valentine's Day.
Thanks for the best 5 years
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Sweetie. Love, Jon.
Dearest Ellie
The last five months have been
phenominal.You are the best
thing to happen to me. Happy
Valentine's Day. VEMN
Happy Valentine's Day Nicole,
I love you.
Love,Anthony
My love ALEXANDRA V
You are the best thing that
has happened to me and I look
forward to more great times
with You. Love Boris V V V
A K : How could a person be your
everything if you never thought
they would be anything!?!
The hottest'K' in the game
Wearing your chain VAlways
Happy Valentine's Day ASHLEY,
PRISCILLA & ALYSSA. I love you guys
very much. From your beloved roommate,
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Happy Valentine's Day, Cupcake
To the first loves of my life,
Abu & Mama.
Love,"Dr. Chala"V
My Princess, love always, Jose
Stuboo- the moon is always brighter
when I'm with u.Thank u 4 taking
a chance on a feeling inside. I V u-
Ebear
M- I love you so much! You'll
always be my s.o.f.
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Cupcake, may our future be
blessed with many more
watermelons. I love you.
V Happy Valentine's Day!V
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Brittany, I am so happy I
met you and that we are
spending Valentine's Day
together.Thinking about you
makes me smile. VAlex
To my Allen.You are my constant
happiness. I am truly the luckiest
girl in the world.You have been
the best part of my life, and only make it
better everyday. I love you so much!
Teamo!
Love, Bnriezy
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Dear Trace, being with you is always my
favorite time and place.You are the one I
love to embrace. I will truly miss that pretty
face, and with 3 months left I don't have
time to waste. Have fun this summer!
LOVE, Chris
VAngelinaT V
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I want to be with you forever
V CHAD
Dear Donta.
V Happy Valentine's Day V
You're the best boyfriend and
daddy that we could ever ask forY
We love you with all our paws
V Latina, Koda, Kenai
VVW Maris VVV Each day I see and/or
talk to you lust completes my day every
time. I hope your Valentine's Day is amazing!
Be mine! I VVTY you!!!
VV Jonny WW
Shari, you give me so many reasons to love
you. Keep "em coming
baby because I will never have enough. Be
myValentime. I love you.
Seth.
Pretty YoungThingTo my special darling.
Thinking of you on this special day I would
like to express my love through this article
to let you know you are loved 365 days 24
hours a day Happy Valentine's Day.
Larissa-
I hope you always remember how much
I love you.Things I have put you through
recently are tough, but I know that our
love is strong enough to get through them;
we can get through anything, I want to be
with you forever, and I mean it.
VChris
DULCE- Happy Birthday & Happy
Valentine's Day.You hold a very special
place in my heart.
Thank you for making me the happiest
man in.the world.
Love you always, Carlos
I have loved you ever since I saved you
from that pack of rabid mountain yaks, and
we then bathed each other in the bubbling
broolk
I love you, Casey M.
ALINA.
I can't find my heart. I think you stole it.
-Andrew
Felipe. Four years and it's still raining.
Sweet rain, summer rain.
Love, Angle
L B PWe have been through a lot this past
year, and I loved every second of it, thank
you for all that you are, you will always
be my beautiful princess and I'll always be
your bear. iVu ivu iVu be myValentine
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Never forget how truly beautiful and
special you are.
HappyValentine's Day.
Love,Your Dude
HappyValentine's Day Bubs!
Thank you for all that you do and being
the amazing person you are! I love you so
much!!
Always and forever... Rybo
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LINDSAY
ANNE!! Thank you for being the best
girlfriend ever. I inike!! Larve fatwater,
Roxanne G, not to embarrass you,
but a not-so-secret admirer would like to
take you to dinner this evening at 8:30.
Be ready at 8 and wear that black dress.V
Ben, I V U
HappyValentine's Day.
SYari
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lovely day for you and hope the year ahead
will hold the things you would like it to!
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To my favorite psychotic, harassing,
wandering,
alcoholic person in the whole world.
Thanks for all the oppressingly great times
this year.
Your Skeenyguy
Hello Hunnibun, throughout our time
together we have had some shaky times.
I have learned a lot from u bebe, I look
forward to spending the rest of my life
with u. I Y u. SweetTooth
cnm, happy Valentine's Day. It's been 1.5 yrs
strong and you know I love you... you're
the best girl! YTV
Vmch- NoodleT
George, Hey boy! I am not sure what I
would do without you! I am so glad we've
been together this long. It's been a dream
come true! I love you! VGirl!
Crystal.
You have made my life shine.
You are my star.
I love you.
Your Boy.
Greg
Linh,
Doubt thou the stars are fire;
Doubt that the sun doth move
Doubt truth to be a liar
But never doubt I love thee.
Loving you, Sworky
JESSICA,
I miss you so much. I can't wait to see you.
I love you more than anything.
Love, KYLE B
MONSTER:We've come so far and so far
we're deeper in love.V The good times
are so good.V Here's to the good times.V
May they last forever. Tbear
obe
Princess, Happy Valentine's Day.
I will always love you and hope we can at
least be best friends forever.Thank you
for always being there for me especially
when I needed you most. LoveToad since
07/23/02.
DearAdam-You're everything a girl could
want and more.
Y Happy Valentine's Day V
Love Trish
Jennifer-
Happy Valentine's Day!
I love you, Peter.
Roses aren't always red but
Violets are always blue and
Here's myValentine poem for u
From your V warming smile to
Your long brown hair and your
Attitude I don't care.All of
This I'm gonna miss when you
Depart just know that I'll keep
You forever in my heart. So
Goodbye girl the new graduate
But before you go stick that
Cuce dairyair up and let me tag it.
It might not be the best but I thought
It would be funny this way to wish you
Happy Valentine's Day sweet Amanda Rae.
If you want to know who wrote this little
letter
Just think of Texas where everything
Is bigger and better.
Pokey. I really enjoyed my wkend
W/u. I love you very much. U r
Always on my mind & in my heart.
I can't wait 4 our NY trip!
Happy Valentines, Ur Poopoo in B'more.
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Judy,
my life's darling love... my heart...
this is the first Valentine's Day in
almost half a century that we have
been apart. My heart is broken,
my sweet valentine, for although
our love will live forever, the pain
of not being with you is almost
unbearable.Those close to me
know what I mean when I say that
my heart is so broken that it has
failed me. The beauty of this world,
its joy, the excitement and love in
my life now rests with you. I yet
expect you to place your hand
gently on my shoulder. Your light
touch expressed incredible warmth
and love. I can smell your sweet
aroma, a perfume unique to you.
When I would be in your arms with
my face near you, I would breath
deeply and tell you how marvelous
your scent was. You would always
laugh and say something like,"That
can't be. I don't have any perfume
on." I would lower my face to
drink in another long and deep
breath to experience it again. Then
I would say honestly,"You don't
need anything but you It's you
that's so delicious." It was true and
it still fills my being. Even now I
expect to hear your melodic laugh,
so compelling it would cheer me
to laugh also, even if I didn't know
what was so amusing to you. All the
marvelous, wonderful, enchanting
things that came together to be
you are endless. Shall I try to list
them for those who never had the
blessings of knowing you? Loving,
gentle, sweet, dedicated, intelligent,
wise, beautiful, inspiring, talented...I
have to stop. There aren't enough
words to give even the slightest
justice to a description of you. All
of that is memory, for now you're
with God. But in truth, you and
your qualities aren't just wonderful
memories. There's really no way to
assess the influence for good you
have had on so many people.The
lives and souls you touched live as a
wonderful legacy you left the world.
So many people have told me how
unbelievable and ironic it is that
someone as wonderful as you so
suddenly would be gone from their
lives. One of the many incongruities
of your death happened one
Saturday afternoon. We had been at
the company picnic all day and were
headed home, when it occurred to
me that I should bring up a subject
you didn't like to talk about. I said,
"Honey, obviously I'll die before
you, so I want us to talk about your
plans... about what you'll do when
that happens." You said,"Now don't
be so sure that you'll go first." I
replied,"Come on, Honey, you know
that the chances are overwhelming
that I will. Besides, I don't think I
could survive without you:' You
reached over, squeezed my arm
and said,"Babe, we're going to go
together. And that's not going to
o(be.
happen for a very long time."
Early the next morning you passed
away peacefully in your sleep. For
some bewildering reason, I was left
behind. Darling, you were such a
special person, friend, wife, mother
and grandmother. There was no
mission or situation that you didn't
move through with the greatest of
grace and beauty. You are terribly
missed by so very many, but
most, of course, by me. I had the
wonderful favor of your devotion,
passion and friendship for almost
fifty years. I love you more than
anyone has ever been loved before.
I always will. May God forgive me if
I loved you too much, for it is only
through God's grace that we will
be together again. And we will be.
Always,
Ed
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By SKYLER SMITH
Alligator Writer
ssmith@alligator.org
Just in time for Valentine's
Day, UF researchers are on the
road to eliminating a pest of the
cacao tree, the plant from which
chocolate is derived.
Witch's Broom is a pathogen
that deforms the branches of the
cacao tree and affects its bean
pods.
It has reduced South America's
cacao production by 75 percent
and left thousands of farm work-
ers unemployed.
UF plant pathology profes-
sor Randy Ploetz, along with
other members from the Tropical
Research and Education Center
in Homestead, are working on
cultivating new strains of the ca-
cao tree that would be resistant to
Witch's Broom.
Witch's Broom
* deforms cacao tree
seed pods
* decreased South
American crops
dramatically
"We're just now beginning to
understand the disease," Ploetz
said.
Along with Witch's Broom,
chocolate plants face two other dis-
eases: frosty pod and black pod.
Frosty pod and Witch's Broom
are the most harmful, Ploetz said.
These three diseases account
for millions of dollars in lost rev-
enue every year, he said.
While the UF team is concen-
trating on Witch's Broom, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture
is hoping to find a solution to
all three diseases plaguing cacao
crops.
In their quest to engineer a
type of cacao bean immune to
Witch's Broom, it's important to
make cacao strains that remain
tasty, which is complicated by
the fact that the trees most sus-
ceptible to the pest also have the
best flavor, Ploetz said.
Ploetz cited the Brazilian area of
Bahia as a victim of Witch's Broom
- in five years, Bahian chocolate
output plummeted by three-
fourths due to the pathogen.
"Production virtually shut
down," he said.
"So far, Witch's Broom is con-
fined primarily to South America,
but some fear that the increasing
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other cacao diseases around the
globe," Ploetz said in release.
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Ghana and other West African
countries.
The Ivory Coast alone ac-
counts for 40 percent of the
world's cacao production, ac-
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Conference highlights women
By JESSICA.RIFFEL
Alligator Contributing Writer
Leaders from around the state
discussed how to achieve one's goals
and serve the community at the
18th annual Women's Leadership
Conference held Sunday in the Reitz
Union.
The Women's Leadership
Council sponsored the conference
titled, "Women by Chance, Leaders
by Choice," which drew 240 regis-
tered attendees.
Students, community members
and faculty who registered each
chose three workshops to attend
from the 29 offered. Topics included,
"Walking the Walk: Leadership
for Diverse Populations," "Ethical
Leadership" and "So you want to be
a woman leader at UF?"
Keynote speaker Caridad
Estevez-Lee, vice chairwoman on
the Florida Commission of the
Status of Women, emphasized ser-
vice'as a mark of leadership.
"Great leaders aspire, they serve
and they accept responsibility she
said.
A mentoring panel featuring
six local female leaders, including
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan, was a
new addition to the conference. The
panel urged women to pursue their
goals and gain financial indepen-
dence. The panel also emphasized
the need for leaders to listen and
serve.
On In "The Balancing
Campus Act of the Modern
American Woman:
Managing Role Overload and
Role Strain in a Time of Equality,"
FSU and Tallahassee Community
College professor Jeanne O'Kon
fought the idea women must "have
it all together."
O'Kon discussed dual marriages
and how communication is the key
to balancing work and family.
"We are moving toward an age of
equality, and both men and women
need to understand what is fair and
what is equitable," O'Kon said.
Issues of equality were confront-
ed in many presentations. In one
workshop, "Privilege," attendees
discussed problems women, non-
white people and homosexual peo-
ple confront at work and in society.
"The door may be open, but that
doesn't mean you're able to walk
through it," UF economics junior
Dwan Deleveaux said.
UF professor of Arabic language
and literature Aida A. Bamia pre-
sented the workshop, "Studying
Abroad and Scholarships." She
urged students to explore foreign
cultures and educate themselves
about other societies.
"Education is the first step to-
ward leadership, and women can
impose themselves in the world only
if they're educated," Bamia said.
Theatre Strike Force, DANZA
and a skit by three step-dancers
from Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and
one from Delta Delta Delta soror-
ity entertained attendees during
lunch. The skit humorously showed
women can do anything men can
- including step dancing.
Seatbelts contribute
TRAFFIC, from page 1
he said. "Everybody must play their part."
That "everybody" includes pedestrians as well,
Troiano said.
Early Wednesday morning, Gainesville High School
student Kenya Wilson, 15, was killed by an oncoming
car when she attempted to cross Southwest Archer
Road. Later that same evening, a pickup truck struck
and killed 75-year-old Virgil Perkey as he made his way '4
across Southwest 13th Street, bringing total Gainesville
traffic fatalities to four for the year so far, one more than
the total for all of 2004.
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themselves is to buckle up. During the 2004 holiday
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90 percent.
"The majority of these fatalities could be prevented
by simply buckling up," Sheriff's Association President
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Florida's citizens and visitors can assist law-enforce-
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Controversial ending to
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ALSO HOSTED GREEK FEST.
87: KYLIE CRAIG and NEIL HUGHES
Alligator Writers
UF's chapter of Iota Phi Theta fraternity
remained undefeated for the fourth consec-
utive year at Saturday's annual Invitational
Step Show butnot without controversy.
American University's Kappa Alpha Psi
was initially announced as the event's win-
ner, but some judges and competing frater-
nities felt there was a time keeper's error at
the Stephen C. O'Connell Center event, step
show co-chairman Richard Belizaire said.
"Supposedly, the Kappas still had a
member of their step team still on the stage
when the time went out, but our time per-
son never saw a member still on stage,"
Belizaire said.
While Kappa Alpha Psi will retain its
$3,000' grand prize, the fraternity officially
tied with Iota Phi Theta for second place as
a result of the judging correction made after
the show.
The Invitational Step Show and Greek
Fest both were held by the Black Student
Unicn in celebration of Black History
Moi !'h.
S 1pping is a synchronized group dance
that emphasizes rhythm with choreo-
grapned stomping and cane-stamping.
Members of the National Pan-Hellenic
Council, or NPHC, gathered on Reitz
Union North Lawn during the day to cel-
ebrate Greek Fest, which director Deanna
Kolbjorsen called a pep rally for Saturday
night's show.
Vibe Magazine, the U.S. Army 'and
Stomping on the Yard, all sponsors of the
step show, were present at the event.
There was music, basketball hoops set
up by the U.S. Army and a stage on the
lawn.
Kolbjornsen said a lot of people come
from out of town for the step event so Greek
Fest was put together to give them some-
thing to do while in Gainesville.
While local step groups weren't the fo-
cus of the nighttime performance, they were
given the chance to perform during the day
on the North Lawn's temporary stage.
"We want to give them the finan-
cial support to take it to the next
level. Our goal is to put these
shows on steroids."
Chris Crawford
Stepping on the Yard's founder
"This is something for our Greeks to be
a part of," Kolbjornsen said. "It's more to
showcase the NPHC."
Chris Crawford, Stomping on the Yard's
founder, said the organization was there
"to celebrate leadership, scholarship and
showmanship among minority fraternities
and sororities."
Stomping on the Yard travels to different
campuses to assist in the production of step
shows.
"We want to gi\.e them the financial sup-
port to take it to the next level," Crawford -
said. "Our goal is to put these shows on
steroids."
Crawford, who travels nationwide for
step performances, said UF's show was the
best he had seen all last year.
Lohse Beeland, UF's director of student
activities, said the event was put together
step show
for all UF students.
"It's to share the history of stepping,"
Beeland said. "A lot of our non-black stu-
dents don't know what it is."
Kolbjornsen said attendees at Greek Fest
caught "a little tease" of what was ahead for
the nighttime event.
The Invitational Step Show kicked off
with a skit featuring Delta Delta Delta so-
rority member Chelsea Ewer with members
of Alpha Phi Alpha, where members of the
fraternity jokingly questioned Ewer's step-
ping abilities.
The show was hosted by Black
Entertainment Television's Chello, who
poked fun at the predominantly black
crowd by lip syncing singer-songwriter
Vanessa Carlton for what he called the "17
white people in attendance."
"That wasn't only the white people sing-
ing," Chello exclaimed after hearing the
crowd sing along.
Iota Phi Theta performed last of the eight
fraternities from across the nation, which
each had 14 minutes to impress the panel
of nine judges.
Donning black suits with yellow ties,
they provided a new twist on their -trade-
mark human jump-rope, this time using
two bodies instead of one, and finishing
with a back flip,
Adding to the danger, blindfoldedmem-
bers swung machetes as they performed
choreographed dance moves, to the delight
of the crowd.
Howard University's Delta Sigma Theta
was the night's winning sorority, with
Alpha Kappa Alpha from Albany State
University-taking second place.
The show was part of the Stepping on
the Yard national tour, which will visit 15
universities this spring.
HSA hosts
aid benefit
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
Students at the Hispanic Student
Association's "Love, Actually..."
picnic at Lake Wauburg celebrated
Valentine's Day on Sunday while
raising $220 for tsunami-relief efforts.
The picnic's theme came from
the 2003 movie "Love, Actually," in
which the characters realize "love,
,actually, is all around."
Student shWe wanted to
Life show everybody that
love comes in all differ-
ent forms and. relationships," HSA
President Katrina Ruiz said.
Other programs at the event also
raised donations, bringing the total to
$220, which Ruiz said will go to the
American Red Cross.
SMore than 150 students, represent-
ing each of the eight organizations
under HSA's umbrella, showed up
for the festivities. Each organization
was awarded points for attendance
and winning games. The group with
the most points will receive a $100 co-
sponsorship from HSA,/Ruiz said.
Ruiz and Vice President of
Programs Jessica Klahr noted that the
picnic was a chance for all the groups
to come together.
"One of our main focuses was to
bring all the (Hispanic) cultures to-
gether," Klahr said.
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Rooftop Luxury Qverlooking UF
-Private 3/2 with HUGE deck
W/D*Free Parking*ElevatorAccGet';
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.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 fials 33 lowaiorrnoes
Free Tanning 4ercuo'is. 24 ni 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
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2BR TI- 639 .nc VCD. alarm park free,)UF
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4-20-71-2
Pine Rush Apartments
1&2 BR apt homes
starting @ $429imo
$150 deposit. $200 off 1st monlh'rint
375-1519
4-20-71-2
More for less, FREE even!
2BR/2BA- Only $680
Pool bus route alarm tennis
Pet perfect- Free
SStop by and see us 376-4002
4-20-71-2
1BR/1 BA $420, 2BR/1 BA $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
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'.2, ALLIGATOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 14, 2005
E For Rent
unfurnished
BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air,
ishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets
.rranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From
499 377-1633 2-25-38-2
***LIVE IN LUXURY***
HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3
Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime
W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab
Pets welcome*Private dog park
Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801
-20-71-2
:ree Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcomel
00dtq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups
, DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call
low 372-99134-20-71-2
amazinglyy Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft
BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats!
discountedd Rates Starting @ $380 & $480.
'lose to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070.
1-20-71-2
-OUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping,
i30 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport,
g screened porch, fenced backyard $1200
131-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE.
1-20-71-2
iotal 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
One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no
makingg, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but
ias it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished.
'all Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop
3y 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2
Up to 1 month FREE rent!
20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts
Avail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts,
irdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223
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I-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2
*2 BLOCKS TO UF*
Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC,
"- -.able March 1st $700/mo 375-8256
1-20-70-2
-lave Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
)nly You?
IBR/1BA House $450
vlitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
So Close to Campus
Tvaif now 2BR/1 & 2 BAapts.
W400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty
574-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
12 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown.
!BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-.
423 or online at www.maximumre.com
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'ET'S PARADISE, nb app/pet fee. town-
lomes. 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
inits 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
1-31-56-2
3BR across from UF
Avail Fall, From $385 per BR.
(t Vaulted ceilings, laundry,
Breakfast bar, pets ok.
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
4-20-69-2
U For Rent For Rent
unfurnished ) unfurnished
WOOD FLOORS at UF
1&2 BRs avail Fall
Pets ok, some w/ W/D
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-77.77
www.ufhome.com
4-20-69-2
115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSIll
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
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 2-18-29-2
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 2-18-29-2
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
2BR- over 1100 sq ft ** $650/ mo
1BR-over 800 sq ft ** $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 0 376-2507
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
SEROIUS 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-bedrooml 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 PONDI 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 2-18-20-2
*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
4-2.0-59-2
DUCKPOND AREA Cute 3BR/1 BA cent
H/AC, fireplace, W/D hk-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.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2
BIKE TO UFI 3BR 2BA, carport,
Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered,
Avail now! $895/rent, 2222 SW 14th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2
CUTE NW HOUSE! 2BR 1BA, Ceramic tile,
screen porch, w/d hookups,
$750/rent, 4234 NW26th Drive
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2
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 NW Area
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
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
MOST WANTED
Nathan Witter III
Black Male
(DOB 10/04/86); 6'00",
175 Ibs, Black Hair,
Brown Eyes
Wanted for:
Robbery.
MJALCHBUA COUNiTY
CRIME
STOPPERS
Call (352) 372-STOP
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
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
**AVAILABLENOW**
2BR/1-BA 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
VILLAGE LOFT APTS
1BR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting
Rent With Us Today, at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE
Buy With Us Tomorrow! monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave.
Call 332-0720 3-31-32-2
*3 BLKS TO UF*
4 A 2BR/1 BA duplex, hardwood floors, W/D,
$535/mo. 375-8256.
Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals 4-20-47-2
www.BosshardtPM.com
Ask About Our Lucrative DOWNTOWN avail immediately or spring.
Tenant Rewards Program! Month to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt, newly
2BR/2.5BATownhouse $750/mo remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK,
3BR/2BA Downtown $850/mo Close to Shands, UF & Library. $650-715/
5BR/2BA Walk to UF $995/mo mo, Call 262-1351 2-22-10-2
Over 30+ Private Homes Available!
Call Today: 371-2118 2BR/2BAwalking distanceto UF. Brandywine
4-20-50-2
WALK TO UF!
Studio apt 8 blocks to.campus. Wood floors/
large windows. $395/mo Call 352-284-9610
Avail @ immediately! 2-18-10-2
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A cozy stone cottage. Bike to UF. 2BR/1 BA
w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by
1st, 303 SE 8th St then call 325-538-1310
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One bedrooms $449
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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.
$825/mo. 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
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
ONW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, o i nec, arl p i
fir, Ig, open, good area $580-61002/2, patio,
gate $510-5159SW, fancy 2BR near UF, Ig
kit, sc pch, fenced, $545-5600Share 2BR
$300-4500373-8310 2-18-6-2
DOWNTOWN 1BR 1BA,
CH/AC, water included, $415/rent
411 Sw 2nd Street #3
Carl Turlington.Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2
SHORT TERM 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 2-18-5-2
2 BLOCKS TO STADIUM
1813 NW 2nd Ave.
1BR/1 BA apt short or long term ok. $410
Call 335-4790 2-18-5-2
AVAILABLE NOW MILL RUN
2BR spacious apt. Pool, cent H/AC, DW,
W/D hookups $500 335-4790 2-18-5-2
*8 BLOCKS TO UF*
Big 2BR/1BA, W/D hkups. Island kitchen.
Avail Now $500/mo 375-8256
4-20-43-2
1BR/1 BA clean/spacious 750 sq ft apt. 5 min
walk to UF/Shands. Pets negotiable. 2 units.
Call 352-373-2324 2-22-7-2
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 352-
318-5438 2-22-30-3
1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free
parking across from UF. Rent incl water,
sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo.
Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481
2-16-20-3.
WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo
Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all
included 2-27-3-3
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
needed, call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3
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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 TBR/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
1BR/1BA 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-
9339 2-18-10-3
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
2-22-10-3
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 407-375-
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 extras. 2-
15-3-3
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!
1 BR/1BA 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
THE EXCHANGE, Sublet available 3/1 thru
8/7 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA incl cable, enet,
utils ($35 towards elec) furn, LR, dining,
laundry, patio. Paying $504 Reduced'to
$350/mo. Call 407-620-9022 2-18-5-3
| Roommates
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Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
Cobblestone 377-2801
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-20-71-4
Female roommate for one/two female UF
students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk
to UF. Old house charm with all amenities.
Avail Now. $400 up: 352-538-2181,.Lv mes'-
sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4
Female roommates wanted brand new 2100
sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes
to UF Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils
incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352-
395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4
unfuished furnished .
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, exra
land, 60 sec walk to UF Exc cond. House
3/4BR, 2BA,.wd firs, covered prch, concrete
patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352-
538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5
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
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
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 ir 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 gradu-
ate 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 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
Sutils. 352-271-8711 2-17-5-4
I BR/1 BA in clean, spacious 2400 sq ft home.
10 min to UF & Shands. W/D, garage & stor-
age. Utils, cable, inet incl. $620/mo. Call 352-
373-2324 2-22-7-4
a Real Etstate 1
Real Estate-
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 am-
pus. 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 375-
8256 4-20-71-5
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING
A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF?
Plenty of properties are available. r;
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 advan-
tage 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 campus-
area condo. Over 10 new projects to
choose from at affordable prices. Visit
www.mattpricerealtor.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 352-332-
3755 3-7-15-5
L Furnishings.
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 wlwarranty. 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 botes 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. 352-372-8588,4-0-
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
$490Qn sets $890Single sets $399King
sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a.
Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6
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al Furnishings. _. I
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/furniture 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-
90g*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
WASHER & DRYER
Kenmore. 1 yr old. Like new. Large capacity.
$200/each or $400/both. Will deliver. 328-
7273 2-18-5-6
SComputers
.17A+amputErlr Qeek
W& Maka. Houfsi& Uc U
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. 4-20-
71-7
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential. & commercial support,
networking & website development. $45/hr
www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7
LAPTOP REPAIR
Bu. 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
Computer/lneift t 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, speak-
ers, 17-inch monitor, 128 Mb RAM, excel-
lent condition $450 OBO Call 846-5999
2-16-5-7.
* I Electronics
DISCOUNT HI-FI
722 S. Main I The Red Bldg
WE ARE CHEAPER
4-2( 11-8
$101 TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES
Police Seized! From $101 Info 800-749-
8128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8
.B ycab'
NE) USED BIKES FOR SALE
Manyto choose from
* Best Prices in Townl
SPIN CYCLE 373-3355
424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9
For Sale J
PARKING:
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF.
Reserve nowl Reasonable rates. 352-538-
2181. 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
STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX?
OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisia
Beverage. 0 calories, 0 sugar w/relaxing aph-
rodiciac herbs. Students using it nationwide.
Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.com or
dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10
**ROSES**
VALENTINE'S SPECIAL
Visit us Feb 12-14 @ SW Archer Rd/ SW
34th St Amoco &/or 6900 NW 8th Ave
(Newberry Shell Station across from Oaks
Mall) $25/doz $15/1/2doz. Vases also. 352-
235-0033 2-14-6-10
Come see what's new! GCM thrift shops
downtown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW
34th St. Get more bang for your $! New
items daily Mon Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10
DJ EFFECTS AMP RACK &
CASE, $50 OBO
352-246-6201 2-15-4-10
352flowers.com
Located across the street from UF
On University Avenue 1/2 blk E of FBS
in front of Baptist Student Center
336-2089
2-14-1-10
9 Motorcycles, Mopedg)
** SCOOTERS **
RPM MOTORCYCLES INC
SALES, SERVICE, PARTS
Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St.
www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974
4-20-71-11
Swamp Cycles
Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more!
Prices from $450 with lyr warranty
534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823
www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11
*NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS*
New location now open 1901 NW 67th Place
352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com
Best prices in Gainesville. Owned by Gator
grads. All models & directions avail on
website. 4-20-50-11
1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6
Must sell.. $3300 OBO Tony 941-320-9520
2-18-6-11
SCOOTER FOR $250
Needs some work-great investment
Priced to sell 386-212-7277 1-18-5-11
S Autos
*FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL
ORunning or not!O
NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 10 yr svc to UF students
*Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12
CARS -CARS BuyOSellTrade
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
5 Autos
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 Lowest Prices
www.39thaveimports.com
4-20-71-1212
GATORIDES 318-0813
93 Civic EX 2dr AT $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 3-7-
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
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
We finance anyone! $2000 discount off fi-
nance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock.
Call 338-1999-Drive today! 4-20-63-12
SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. 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
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 war-
ranty, pwr package, 4 dr. Call Gabby. 352-
378-3953 2-17-5-12
0 Wanted
LOCALARTIST NEEDS: GOLD,
DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY 373-9243 4-20-71-13
GiI 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..1 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
This newspaper assumes no responsibil-
ity for injury or loss arising from contacts
made through advertising. We suggest that
any reader who responds to advertising use
caution and investigate the sincerity of the
advertiser before giving out personal infor-
mation or arranging meetings
LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS?
Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be
over 22, stable work history, clean driving re-
cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com
for details. 4-20-71-14
Animal Care Tech looking for hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will
train, 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, Aviation, Business/
Sales and IT needed for various positions.
Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join
our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14
University of Florida
Survey Research Center
392-2908 ext. 105
$7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Nights + Weekends
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES
Must work spring break.
408 W. University Ave Suite #106
4-20-71-14
$$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$-
For gently used brand name
Clothing/accessories & furniture
$Cash on -the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt
necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
20-71-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS
FT or.PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378-
2442 or come in and fill out an application
@ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St
Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14
BARTENDING
$250 A DAY POTENTIAL
No experience necessary, training provided.
.800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14
SECRET SHOPPERS
Needed for evaluations-of
Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters
Flexible Hours, E-mail required
Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254
4-20-71-14
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~Help Wanted
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
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
SWorld'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
CRUISE
$2791
5 Days, Meals, Parties, Taxes
Party With Real World Celebrities!
Panama City $179
Daytona $159, Cancun $499
Ethics Award Winning Company!
www.SpringBreakTravel.com
1-800-678-6386
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[[ Help Wanted
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
$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
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l Help Wanted Help Wanted
Finance company needing office assistant
& collections associate. Young, progressive
company w/advancement & bonuses. 25
1hrs/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. Gatorfood.com- is
looking for responsible, enthusiastic people.
City geography knowledge, customer service
exp helpful. For more info call David 379-
3663 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!
Earn $15-$125 and more per survey
www.moneyforsurveys:com 2-21-20-14
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18-15-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
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16th from 7-9 pm @ The Reitz Union for
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FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS
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15-14
SALES ASSOCIATES
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: 4021 SW40th Blvd 2-17-10-14
TACO BELL Now hiring
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2-18-10-14
Leasing Consultant
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220 N. Main 375-2152 2-14-5-14
Groundskeeper
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P-T IT Technician familiar w/MS'Office 2000
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Youth & Children's Minister
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25 yrs.), first aid & CPR certifications (within
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Send resume to hr@gleim.com or call 352-
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Part Time IT Tech Needed, 8-12 Hrs. Wk.
Positive, Attitude & Dependable
Transportation Required. Complete
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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 needed, M-F, 2-9 pm,
Must be professional, outgoing and personal.
Apply today at University Air Center. 4701
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DELIVERY DRIVERS
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Intern Architect and Project Architect for
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10-14
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Several positions available. Sales,
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Great Pay, flexible hours, call 352-246-
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GENERAL HELP
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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
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FT/PT Must be hard-working, reliable, NS.
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3-10-16-14
Project Manager for Civil Engineering firm.
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3636 2-16-5-14
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17-5-14
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Gainesville 32602 2-17-5-14
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person. 618 NW60th St (Behind McDonald's
on Newberry Rd) Call 331-1253 2-18-6-14
Local A/G church needs WORSHIP
LEADER/KEYBOARDIST. Penticostal
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373-8815 2-24-10-14
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& 4 Mon Fri, Calico Jack's 3501 SW 2nd
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FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30-5:30 M-F
2-yr old teachers wanted 12:30-6:30 M-F, 2:
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the major leagues' first regular-season
game on the West Coast?
.2. Who was the first catcher to hit
two grand slams in one game?
3. Who was the last player to lead the
NFL in receptions, receiving yards
and receiving touchdowns all in the
same season?
4. What two teams played in the last
NCAA men's basketball champi-
onship game before the 45-second
shot clock was introduced?
5. How many Stanley. Cups did
defenseman Paul Coffey win in his
career?
6. What three events did Czech dis-
tance runner Emil Zatopek win at the
1952 Olympics?
7. Three'women golfers have won
three majors in a single LPGA season.
Name then.
Answers
1. Ruben Gomez of the San Francis-
co Giants beat the Los Angeles
-Dodgers on April 15, 1958.
2. Baltimore's Chris Hoiles in 1998.
3. Green Ej Sterling Sharpe in
1992 (108 receptions, 1,461 yards, 13
TDs).
4. Villanova beat Georgetown in
1985.
5.Four three in Edmonton (1984,
1985, 1987) and one in Pittsbuigh
(1991),
6. The 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters
and marathon.
S7. Babe Zaharias (1950), Mickey
Wright (1961) and Pat Bradley
(1986).
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Reloading Supplies 466-3340
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
Home sweet for Humphrey
By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. As
sophomore Lee Humphrey lugged
his gear toward UF's team bus, the
always-smiling, ever-humble re-
serve guard took about five steps -
from the visiting locker room be-
fore Lnr tin. a wave of cheers.
.A h.oidt of fans, many clad
in Volunteer orange, clogged
Thompson-Boling Arena's exit to
greet the fellow Tennessean.
"Good job going to Florida and
not Tennessee," one voice yelled.
Humphrey just smiled.
It was a slightly different reac-
tion than the one the Maryville,
Tenn., native received when he
came off the bench in the first
half of UF's 84-73 win against the
Volunteers.
Amid the smattering of ap-
plause, a stark reminder of where
the locals believed the Rocky Top
Gator's allegiance should lie rang
out.
"Traitor," one fan screamed.
Humphrey shook it off, pro-
viding a spark off the bench by
hitting a 3-point basket that twice
bounced off the rim and backboard
before tying the game at 28.
"I don't know how that ball
went in," said Humphrey with a
laugh.
Whi 1 e
Humphrey
didn't have a
career game,
finishing with
8 points and a
steal in 15 min-
utes, he admit-
Humphrey ted it was more
memorable
than most.
"There were a lot of hometown,
folks here that were pulling for
us," Humphrey said.. "So it's really
exciting playing for them."
Humphrey's folks in attendance
included his high school coaches,
his-parents, sitting in the arena's
VIP area known as Millionaire's
Row, and his sister, Rachael, whose
presence the sophomore especially
appreciated.
"It was fun to throw her a smile
or two," Humphrey said.
Though Humphrey's numbers
won't earn him MVP honors,
perhaps his greatest contributions
can't be discerned from any stats
sheet.
On defense, Humphrey blan-
keted Tennessee guard Chris
Lofton, holding the freshman to
8 points.
Lofton had burned the Gators
for 22 points in an overtime win
on Jan. 19.
According to Coach Billy
Donovan, that's just the type of
modest contribution typical of
Humphrey. Donovan specifically
praised Humphrey for his posi-
tive attitude after retumirig to a
reserve role following junior Matt
Walsh's recovery from a severe
ankle sprain.
"Lee is one of the most unselfish
guys I've ever coached," Donovan
said. "You talk about a guy that's a
joy to coach it's him."
Moss makes comeback.
BASKETBALL, from page 32
Brewer pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds while scoring 9
points, while Humphrey, raised about 20 miles away in Maryville,
Tenn., treated his high school coaches in attendance with 8 points
and a steal in 15 minutes.
Even junior forward Adrian Moss contributed, surprisingly
returning from a month-long departure for 2 points in 3 minutes.
During the week leading to the game, Donovan said Moss
wouldn't play. But following the win, Donovan said the junior,
who has missed 10 games this season with a back injury, was
cleared to play by team doctors on Thursday.
Donovan sent Moss into the game with 3 minutes, 48 seconds
remaining in the first half and again with 3:18 left in the game.
"I've been playing against Brandon since maybe middle
school," said Moss of the fellow Houston native. "So we all know
each other pretty well."
After taking a 41-36 halftime lead, the Gators fell behind by
as many as 3 points in the second half and were ahead by only 2
points with less than five minutes remaining.
But Lee utilized some physical play inside to establish a game-
ending 11-4 run for the Gators.
"Coming into this arena, you've got to know it's going to be
a dogfight physically," Lee said. "I'd say it's the most physical
game of the year. We really needed that one, and it's a big victory
toward the tournament."
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Freshman Reed wins all-around
* THE GATORS DEFEATED AU-
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By DAN TREAT
Alligator Writer
dtreat@alligator.org
For everything that went right
for the No. 6 UF gymnastics team
Friday night, the. one thing that
didn't may be most important.
While the Gators (8-2, 3-1 SEC)
defeated No. 15 Auburn (2-4, 1-4
SEC) by a healthy 196.525-194.00
tally, senior Orley Szmuch went,
down with yet another ankle injury
during her dismount off of the bal-
ance beam.
Initially diagnosed as a sprain
by trainers, it will be re-evaluated
before Coach Rhonda Faehn will
commit to any kind of timetable for
her return.
"I think it's a sprain," Faehn
said. "We won't know exactly until
there is some time until they get it
re-evaluated.
"I don't want to guesstimate,
but sprains generally last a few
weeks."
Szmuch's injury put a damper
on a night where UF was thor-
oughly dominant, winning all four
events with scores of at least 49 and
earning at least a share of every in-
dividual title.
Freshman Ashley Reed had the
best night of her young career, win-
ning the all-around title with the
highest score for a UF individual
this season at 39.375.
In addition, she shared the un-
even bars and balance beam titles
at 9.85 on both.
Her finest turn, however, came
when she was the first to compete
after Szmuch's fall.
They haven't been able to
experience the feeling of
everybody putting it together
and having so much fun out
there. That's what their talk
was about, and that was our
goal tonight. And they did
that."
Rhonda Faehn
UF gymnastics coach
UF had been forced to count a
fall the prior week against Georgia,
and one false move could create a
similar situation.
Except Reed didn't know what
the situation was.
"Orley falling, I didn't even see
because I wasn't paying attention,"
Reed said. "I was focused, and
after falling last week I really just
wanted to come back and hit my
routine and do the best I could for
everybody, because I felt like I had
let the team down last week."
Her performance earned her
a share of the event title -with
Samantha Lutz and Auburn's Julie
Dwyer.
Reed also tied with Szmuch for
the uneven bars title, and Szmuch
also finished in a three-way tie with
Katie Rue and Breanne King for the
vault win.
Savannah Evans scored a 9.875
to win the floor exercise for the sec-
ond time in three weeks.
The Gators held a gymnasts-
only team meeting this week, and
the theme of that meeting could
be summed up in three words: no
more excuses.
On Friday night it looked like
the team got that mniscage loud and
clear.
"They haven't been able. to ex-
perience the feeling of everybody
putting it together and having so
much fun out there" Faehn said.
"That's what'their talk was about,
and that was our goal tonight. And
they did that.
"In the huddle at the end,
Chantelle [Tousek] said, 'Now this
is what it feels like. This is what it's
supposed to feel like every time.'"
The Gators will try to experience
that same feeling next Frida \. when,
they travel to Fayetteville to face
Arkansas.
Arkansas is ranked No. 12 in the
"ou ntr r
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Sophomore Samantha Lutz tied with teammate Ashley Reed
to take the beam title Friday night against Auburn.
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M N'S TENNIS
Previously perfect Gators fall at hands of Illinois
By NATASHA WEINSTEIN
Alligator Writer
A- nweinstein@alligator.org
Saturday's meeting with Illinois was a
match of firsts for the UF men's tennis team.
It was the team's first'indoor competition,
first time facing a top-five team and first loss.
The No. 3 Gators left the Atkins Tennis
Center with an end to their four-match win
streh~ after falling to fifth-ranked Illinois 7-0.
"We played hard and fought well, but I
didn't think we played well and some weak-
ness were exposed," Coach Andy Jackson
said. "We do have a weakness indoors, but we
knew the match was going to be indoors and
we scheduled it that way."
Illinois began to dominate in doubles play,
earning a win against UF's Hamid Mirzadeh
and Chris Brandi. The llini secured the point
with a 9-7 win against Ryan Sherry and Jordan
Dolberg. This loss was the first for the duo,
who have played at the bottom of the lineup
in all five matches.
Illinois' presence as an experienced indoor
team on a 35 game winning streak was appar-
ent as the match transitioned to singles play.
"The final score was 7-0 but
there was no point that we
weren't competitive."
Andy Jackson
UF men's tennis coach
Freshman Kevin Anderson earned the second
point for the Illini, after defeating UF freshman
Greg Ouellette 6-4, 6-3.
The Illini won the overall match after wins
against Vladimir Obradovic, 7-6 (4), 6-3 and
against Dolberg 6-4, 7-6.
"The final score was 7-0 but there was no
point that we weren't competitive," Jackson
said. "We are capable of beating those top
teams if we can make some progress. We have
good players who work hard and we're going
to improve; it's just a question of how quickly
we can do it. But I can guarantee we are going
to make progress."
The Gators won't have much time
for growth before the ITA Team Indoor
Championships on Thursday. The team de-
parts for Chicago on Tuesday and will face
No. 23 Harvard in the first round.
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Ui took two out of three in the series, winning on Sunday 15-6.
BASEBALL, from page 32
defensive debacle seen on Friday.
The Buccaneers (2-5) scored four
runs without' getting a hit past the
pitcher's mound.
Charleston Southern center
fielder Jay Reynolds led off with a
strikeout, but reached first on a wild
pitch from Ball. Freshman catcher
Keith Stewart then laid down a bunt
to the third base side, but UF third
baseman Brandon McArthur made
an errant throw past first base.
Reynolds scored on the throw,
followed by Stewart, who was able
to round the bases when UF second
baseman Adam Davis' throw home
was off-target.
SSecond baseman Drew Glosse
safely bunted when McArthur's
- throw to first was late.-Pinch hitter
Adam Brown followed with an-
other bunt and advanced to.second
on the second error by McArthur.
Brad Woods loaded the bases when
his bunt back to pitcher Ball was
fielded.
Grosse was forced back to third.
Buccaneers senior Jordan Haar then
hit a grounder to UF shortstop Justin
Tordi, who threw to Davis at second
for an out, scoring Grosse.
"We're going to have to get a
lot better, there's no question about
that," said UF coach Pat McMahon.
"After that inning, Bryan did a great
job of throwing the ball in the strike
zone and focusing."
"Charleston Southern is a vet-
eran ball club. They use the short
game very well," McMahon said.
"Coach [Jason] Murray knows our
system and does a great job with
his team."
Murray was a volunteer as-
sistant coach at UF in 2002 dur-
ing McMahon's first season in
Gainesville.
The Gators (2-1) blew'the game
out of reach in the seventh inning,
posting seven runs highlighted
by sophomore first baseman Matt
LaPorta's first hit of the season.
LaPorta sent a 2-2 pitch into the left-
field bleachers, putting UF up 15-4.
IANNINGS,from page 32
ence between Meyer and Zook.
Zook told one Alligator reporter his job
was a joke last year.
Meyer also singled the Alligator out
Friday night, but on a bit more positive
"ote, saying he was an open door for the
Al or anything for the students.
Why would Meyer do that? If you ask
Zook, he'd prbay say we're just a bunch
of lowly students wh-o-anbarely complete
sentences.
But that is Meyer's point students.
With Meyer, they matter. We matter.
With Zook, it never seemed like it.
It's refreshing to see a coach embracing
a whole university. You almost get the feel-
ing that this is how things should be.
How did Meyer get started being in-
volved on campus?
"Why I did it at Utah and why I did it
at Bowling Green is getting them to the
games," Meyer said. "Obviously, you don't
have to do that here; they're coming."
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UF struggles,
steals MSU win
By MICHAEL MAURINO
Alligator Writer
mmaurino@alligator.org
This late in the season, it doesn't matter how the games
are won. The UF women's basketball team may be telling
themselves just that after Sunday's game.
The Gators (14-10, 5-6 Southeastern Conference) defeated
Mississippi State 67-56 for their second consecutive win. But
the outcome could have easily been a tremendous collapse
for UF.
Leading at halftime 35-17, UF struggled to start the
second-half. Stretching the lead to 22, MSU (14-9, 3-7 SEC)'
found holes in the Gators' defense, driving to the hoop with
ease. By the 6:29 mark, the Bulldogs trailed UF by only 1
point.
Coach Carolyn Peck said her team needed to get back
to its first-half mentality, but with such a
large lead only two things could happen.
"Either the intensity is going to main-
tain, or you're going to lose that a little
bit," Peck said. "What I wanted our team
to continue to do is to stay focused the
way that we got up 22 and not let up."
But that was as close as the Gators
would allow MSU to come. With UFlike-
Morehead ly needing to win out to reach the post-
season, senior Tashia Morehead turned the game around.
She scored UF's next 9 points and kept the Gators' NCAA
Tournament hopes alive for another week.
Morehead was nearly perfect, as she led all scorers with
19 points on nine-of-ten shooting. She also added five re-
bounds and two assists.
Morehead gave her teammates credit for her perfor-
mance and revealed she felt some pressure with the ball in
her hands and MSU holding the momentum.
"To be honest, I was a little nervous," she said. "But I was
looking at open shots and I had to take them."
Junior Bernice Mosby again joined Morehead as a lead-
ing scorer. Mosby collected her seventh double-double of
.the season, recording 17 points and 16 rebounds.
On the night, UF shot 48 percent to MSU's 34 percent and
outrebounded the Bulldogs 47-29.
UF cold relate to what MSU had to come back from in
the second half. Several times this season, the Gators fought
back from second-half deficits only to lose on an opponent's
late rally.
Peck said that she reminded her players that a loss could
end UF's postseason hopes.
"It wasn't a matter of 'we have to win,'" Peck said. "It
was more of 'we have been on the other side,' as far as com-
ing from behind, 20 points down. Knowing thaf ... that was
the thing that we just did not want to happen."
The Gators are off Thursday and will play No. 21
Vanderbilt at home on Sunday.
Matt Marriott, Alligator Staff
UF senior diver Zach Wilcox jumps en route to taking a bronze medal in the Southeastern Conference,
Diving Championships on Sunday. Wilcox and Vitor Assuncao gave the Gators 58 points.
Diving seniors seize medals
By BRIAN STEELE
AlligatorWriter
Just like a switch, the-pressure
has changed.
The UF divers have done their
part. Now the -pressure is on the
swimmers. The moment they have
been working towards all season
will begin in two days as the swim-
mers hit the pool for their turn at the
Southeastern Conference champion-
ship. However, UF can feel slightly
more at ease after the diving team
put in a solid effort this weekend.
With two of the three competing
divers for the Gators being seniors,
the coaching staff knew 'what to
expect from them. Yet, that is not all
that they received.
"It was probably [the divers']
best performances in conference,"
diving coach Donnie Craine said.
"Vitor [Assuncao] exceeded expec-
tations. This experience should help
him. He's found out how good he
could possibly be."
While Assuncao may only be a
sophomore, it was still the senior
duo of Nicole Bolt and Zach Wilcox
that ended their final home meets
with medals. In the one-meter
springboard, Bolt climbed up two
spots, after finishing fourth in the
preliminaries, and notched the silver
medal with a score of 280.30, 16.10
points behind gold-medalist Taryn
Ignacio from Kentucky. The next
day, Wilcox added to UF's medals
with a bronze finish on the platform
with a total score of 533.75.
"I would tell [the swim-
mers] to remember the
emotions they felt when
Zach hit a dive today. Put
that energy into every swim
they have."
Donnie Craine
UF diving coach
Overall, Bolt scored 33 points
for the women, placing them in
seventh place. Wilcox and Assuncao
contributed 58 points, good for fifth
place. With the focus on the swim-
ming part of the championship
round, Craine wants the swimmers
to remember the emotions the div-
ers have set a precedent for and to
continue that on into the week of
competition.
"I would tell [the swimmers] to
remember the emotions they felt
when Zach hit a dive today," he
said. "Put that energy into every
swim they have."
Even though the focus may be
shifted now,. there is still no dsre-
gard for what the three competing
divers were able to accomplish this
weekend.
"I think one or two little things
were not perfect, but we did much
of what we expected," he said. "This
weekend makes the divers think
that they have as good of a chance as
anybody at NCAA's."
As Bolt and Wilcox made their
home farewells, it was not without
support. As Craine points out, the
support was given between both the
divers and the home crowd.
"Home-pool advantage helped
us a lot," he said.
SOFTBALL
Fighting Irish prove too much for Gators in final game
By WILLIS JACOBSON tournament's opening day. "We scored in big bunches, which is poor of a performance as we've had since I
Alligator Writer "When you're seeing it, you're seeing a nice thing; I don't know if we've ever can remember."
Although they spent two weeks waiting
to finally play within the friendly confines
of their home stadium, the No. 19 Gators
(11-1) spent most of the weekend making
sure that not many balls stayed there.
After hitting'only one home run in their
first seven games,.the UF offense exploded
for five deep balls en route to a second-
place finish in the GRU Classic. The Gators
dropped their first game of the year in the
tournament's championship game, losing
4-2 to Notre Dame (3-2).
Junior left-fielder Lindsey Cameron
led the sudden-UF power surge, going 5
for 7 with 3 home runs and 5 RBIs on the
it," Cameron said. "I just felt really confi-
dent and comfortable in the.box ... I defi-
nitely felt like I was in a zone."
Cameron's trio of home runs on the day
matched her total from all of last year and
gave her 16 for her career. She is now tied
for second all-time on the UF home run
list.
All was not great for the Gators over
the weekend, however.
They were forced to come'from behind
in wins. against South Florida (5-5) and
Coastal Carolina (3-6), in which they were
held scoreless for a combined nine in-
nings, before finally falling to the Fighting
.Irish in the title game. .
scored seven runs in one inning before but
... it's kind of like what's happening with
our defense right now,"
Coach Karen Johns said.
"Our mental approach
isn't consistent from [in-
nings] one through seven
right now; we're kind of
hitting some highs and,
lows and that's what
we've got to avoid."
The Gators also committed six total er-
rors in the tournament, including four in a
5-2 win against Coastal Carolina.
"I was obviously very frustrated with
our defense,' Johns.said. felt.that was,as
Despite the loss, Johns said that the
Gators did show some positive signs that
they can build on for the future.
"I like the way that we competed and
I liked the way that we stayed in cc.arol
the whole way through, we didn't re-
ally panic," Johns said. "I felt some really
great unity, great karma coming from the
group."
"We just really have to get back and
work on some mechanical things."
The Gators will travel to Las Vegas
this weekend to compete in the LULV
Tournament.
Their first game will be Friday against
No. 1 California:
Sports
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005
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Gators bounce back
By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. When the
Gators returned to the friendlier confines
of Gainesville following their Tuesday loss
at No. 5 Kentucky, something about the 3-
point defeat stung slightly worse than any
in years pa t
"\e tlelt lie we had Kentucky," junior
guard Matt \\'alh said. "We felt like if we
wanted to win games like that, we need to
dlne .some thtn .z. I
Frs-hrated i. itli late-game turnovers and
nuL.:omnIuin:ailcon against the Wildcats, the
Gators' Big Three of Walsh, junior guard
Anthony Roberson and senior forward
David Lee called for a, players-only team
meeting. Review of the game tape stressed
the importance of five players being in tune
with one another at all times.
In a key conference road game against
Tennessee on Saturday, it appeared the
message "stuck, as the Gators (15-6, 7-3
Southeastern Conference) turned a teeter-
totter game into an 84-73 retributive victory
-.UF's first at the Volunteers' Thompson-
Boling Arena since 2002.
It kfel: good," Walsh said of his first win
in kno,.v iUe "But I'm not going to open the
champagne over it."
Walsh finished -with a game-high 23
points and went 4-for-5 from 3-point range.
Roberson, who came into the game aver-
aging a league-best 18.4 points per game,
scored 16, and Lee had a season-high 21
poiifcoupled with 12 rebounds for his sev-
enth double-double of the season.
The Gators are now 8-1 when each of the
Big Three reach double digits in scoring. But
for Walsh, some of UF's supporting cast was
just as vital.
"I think everybody showed that they re-
ally cared about the team and they wanted
to win," Walsh said of his team's response.
Tennessee natives Corey Brewer and Lee
Humphrey turned the Volunteer-orange
crowd blue with treasonous outings.. ..
By TIM CASEY
Alligator Writer
tcasey@alligator.org
The mood in the UF dugout
covered the emotional spectrum
this weekend. It went from op-
timistic to sullen, frustrated to
anguished, anxious to relieved
and eager to satisfied.
Against visiting Charleston
Soulern, the Gators (2-1)
dropped their home and sea-
son opener Friday night 5-4 in
11 innings. On Saturday, they
were on the opposite end of a
one-run game, winning 3-2. UF
took the series' rubber game
yesterday in the fashion most
expected to see, winning 15-6.
Senior Jeff Corsaletti led the
charge by matching his career
high of 6 RBI, and missed hit-
ting a triple to complete the
cycle. He hit a thiee-run home
run to.right field in the second
against
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inning and stole a base in a
3-for-4 performance that was
seen by 2,086 fans.
"We wanted to get out of the
chutes early and put it on them
today," Corsaletti said. "We
were very, very disappointed on
Friday. We were embarrassed to
lose that opener. We know if we
play our game, and don't press,
we'll be successful."
Junior Bryan Ball faced only
three batters in four of his six
Vols
innings, allowing three hits
while matching his career-best
strikeout total with seven. Ball
(1-0) allowed one earned run in
the winning decision.
"It's good to see our bats
waking up and get a series un-
der ours belts," Ball said. "We
have a lot of work to do."
In the top of the third inning,
the game almost reverted to the
SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 30
New coach,
new attitude,
better system
Watch out for Urban Meyer.
You may be seeing him a bit
more in the coming months.
Starting today, he'll be seemingly
.everywhere.
From baseball games to fraternity
and sorority houses, he'll be there.
"I've been involved with college
athletics a long time and being a part
of the student body is a big part,"
Meyer said Friday night after throw-
ing out the first pitch of the UF base-
ball season. My wife is that way, I'm
that way and my
kids are that way.
You're going to
see us at a 1it of
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events."
Ahh, the stu-
dent body. Meyer
wants to put the
student back in
the term "stu-
dent-athlete."
Anyone can talk a big game, but
Meyer is doing it.
'He has four meetings scheduled
for today.
What a Valentine's Day.
"People think I'm nuts' Meyer
said. "Not many coaches do that, but I
think that's part of the fun."
It's probably true that not many
coaches get so involved in this day
and age.
However, I remember a certain UF
coach paying a fraternity a visit just
last semester.
Let's compare. The Zooker goes
to Pi Kappa Phi and allegedly gets
into a heated argument with some
members.
Meyer wants to meet them and get
to know them.
Meyer wanted to give the program
a complete 180, some players said
on his first day. (Actually, one said a
complete 360, but that would put the
program right where it was another
8-win season.)
Now I see the 180-degree differ-
SEE INNINGS, PAGE 30
NCAA Men's Basketball
North Carolina 77
Connecticut 70
NFL Pro Bowl
NFC 27
AFC 38
Men's Basketball -SEC East
1. Kentucky .10-0
2. UF 7-3
3. South Carolina 5-5
4. Vanderbilt 4-6
5. Tennessee 4-7
* 1995: The No. 14 UF women's basketball
team was upset at the University of New
Orleans. The Gators were lucky, as only 168
people were in attendance to witness the
debacle.
*NCAA Men's Basketball: Pittsburgh vs.
Syracuse
ESPN, 7 p.m.
INCAA Men's Basketball: Kansas vs.
Texas Tech
ESPN, 9 p.m.
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the independent florida 'Ilesf Cfl Za c2 Not officially associated with the University of Florida VOLUME 98 ISSUE 99 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 January deaths up across state. By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@aligator.org Gainesville is not the only place in Florida with higher than average traffic-related deaths this year -the fatality rate has risen by 40 percent statewide for the PubliC first month of 'the Safety year compared to 2004, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. Last year, 198 people perished on Florida's roadways throughout the month of January. According to the report, published Friday, this year's total rose to 278. "Curbing the rise of traffic-related fatalities occurring in our state is on the top of our agenda," FHP Director Christopher A. Knight said in a press release. Aggressive driving, including speeding, illegal lane-changing and tailgating, has also contributed to the elevated number of fatalities so far this year, the report stated. "Motorists must learn to take driving seriously," Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine said in the release. "This is not about writing tickets; it's about changing driver behavior." However, the rate increase does not overly concern local officials. "This is nothing new, but it is consistent with the 52 traffic deaths we had last year," Alachua County Sheriff's Office spokesman Jim Troiano said. Locally, ASO is doing its part by initiating media campaigns against aggressive driving and informing the public about traffic safety, Troiano said. "Still, people must pay attention and drive responsibly," SEE TRAFFIC, PAGE 19 Bluegrass boogie As bluegrass enthusiasts crowd the stage within the Reitz Union (right) and his son, Ronnie McCoury, belt out a tune Friday evening. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Parties remove potentially problematic posters By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer eyehIe@aIigator.org Electioneers removed several political posters that likely violated Student Government campaign advertising rules -from campus Friday. The Impact Party decided to tear down its posters and temporarily stop distributing fliers to make sure it followed campaign rules, said Andre Samuels, an Impact Party member who helped post the questionable posters. SG statutes indicate such materials may only be displayed after approval by the supervisor of elections, and all advertisements must include the phrase "paid political advertisement" and the campaign treasurer's name. Only the Progress Party has received approval for any campaigning materials, the supervisor of elections said. Impact's posters and fliers followed none of the statutory restrictions, and neither did fliers distributed by the Gator Party at its informational meeting. Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye said both Impact and the Galor Party violated election codes. Samuels However, Blye later said only materials displayed or passed out on campus would violate the rules, and she would have to look at the Gator Party fliers to determine whether rules were broken. "I called every party and warned them of this problem," she said. "For the first time, I'm giving the Gator Party and Impact just a warning." However, none of Impact's campaign staff or managing team was contacted, said Impact spokeswoman Jessica Goodwin. The Gator Party wasn't called either, although Blye might have sent an e-mail to someone who has not yet checked for it, party spokesman Sundeep Rawal said. Instead, Impact removed the fliers on its own. Samuels said the fliers were originally posted because members didn't know that the official election cycle had begun. "Everyone was a little bit confused about when actual campaigning began," he said. SG statutes state the cycle begins four weeks before the election, which will be March 15 and'16. But since Spring Break isn't counted in those four weeks, campaigning actually began Feb. 8, five weeks before the election. Rawal said he also wasn't aware that the election cycle had already begun. And Christian Duque, chairman of the Voice Party, said-he understood the error and also was confused by the codes. But Student Sen. MacKenzie Moritz, presidential candidate for the Progress Party, said many Impact members have been in SG long enough to know the rules. "For some of the smaller parties in this election, it would be understandable," he said, adding that "they definitely knew they were hiding information." Blye said Web sites paid for by the parties have to be approved by her office, despite the vagueness of the campaign materials clause. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" 0 The UF Student Senate will begin deciding how about $11 million of student money will be spent starting Fall semester. See complete coverage, pg. 4. FORECAST OPINIONS CLASSIFIEDS 2 CROSSWORD 2 SPORTS 3 KY? KY Rion Ballroom, Del McCoury E Matt Walsh drives against Tennessee's Scooter McFadgon in UF's victory orl, Saturday. Starting guard Walsh led the Gators with 23 points. See story, pg. 32. 2 5 "t 6 Rain 2 74/55 visit www.alligator.org
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2, ALLIGATOR S MONDAY FEBRUARY 14,2005 News Today FORECAST TODAY RAIN 74/55 TUESDAY SUNNY 77/50 WEDNSDAY SUNNY 75/46 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" LOCAL Nearly 2,000 residents lose electricity Saturday A tree limb fell on a power line' near University Avenue on Saturday evening, cutting off power to' approximately 1,800 area residents, Gainesville Regional Utilities' Director of Communication Kathy Viehe said. Power went out at 4:36 p.m. for neighborhoods surrounding Southwest 10th Street and North Fifth Avenue, Viehe said. The outage also affected traffic signals along University Avenue. Gainesville Police officers were called out to direct traffic. The outage most likely was, created by a blown fuse due to the fallen branch, not a malfunctioning transformer, Viehe said. 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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005K ALLIGATOR, 3 VALENTINE'S DAY Identity of real St. Valentine remains up for debate By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer jsirmons@alligator.org "Birds do it, bees do it, educated fleas do it, lets do it, lets fall in love," sang the Rev. Tim Lozier of the St. Augustine Church, quoting a song. Lozier was referring to his account of the history of love notes, which he said stems from the start of birds' mating season. Love notes originated in the Middle Ages when literate lovers, provoked 'by bird songs and the passing of a certain St. Valentine, sent letters of love to one another, Lozier said. But while Lozier knew where love notes originated, he could not determine which St. Valentine the so-named holiday commemorates. "Two Valentines were beheaded on February 14, one in Rome, of course, and one also in Terni, 60 miles up the Flaminian Way," Lozier said. Two St. Valentines are listed in official documents, but Lozier speculatesthere could really be just one. "It's not guaranteed that there are two St. Valentines," he said. "History has a way of playing faiz V Michael Dan Tampas, acoustic guitarist of Other Voices, plays at a Valentine Sunday afternoon in the Downtown Community Plaza. telephone -stories circulate through many people and hundreds of years, the details get changed and now there are two of them." Both saints, according to historical documents, were martyred "for being Christian," but since, day love and peace rally Lozier said, the St. Valentine of Terni was beheaded in Rome, he could see how the facts could get mangled over time. St. Valentine, or at least the one for which Valentine's Day was named, was incarcerated and later beheaded for secretly marrying couples during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius II, according to the History Channel's Web site. Claudius banned marriage to increase military enlistment. Lozier kissed on the health of another Valentine's Day staple the swapping of young couples' saliva. "I assume that anything that evokes you to feel loved and welcome should be at least marginally healthy -at least enough to offset the germs you're swapping," he joked. But while kissing doesn't have a controversial history, it may actually be considered very healthy, and even something that may be an art. Cherie Byrd runs a popular kissing school in Seattle, Wash., for lovers not skilled in locking lips, according to the Associated Press. Byrd said kissing is a much better gift than flowers or chocolate, and that it's also healthy. "It probably gives a good cardio workout and raises your heartbeat," Lozier said. ine vie for Commission seats By IVETE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@alligator.org Qualification for potential candidates looking to run in the upcoming Gainesville City Commission election ended Friday with nine candidates set to duke it out for three seats on March 29. Up for grabs will be the at-large seat, a new position created in 2003 with a two-year term, and District 2 and 3 seats, which mandate three-year terms. For the at-large seat, three others are set to contest incumbent Richard Bryant. Bryant was elected in 2003 and serves on the commission's Recreation and Culture and Regional Utilities committees. During his term, he had a hand in legislation that expanded the technologies used by Gainesville Police and supported expansion of Gainesville's code-enforcement office to hold local landlords more accountable for their properties. Opposing Bryant are Robert Brinkman, who ran previously in 2003. He is a carpenter and environmental activist. As part of the Gainesville Energy Advisory Committee and the Alachua County Environmental Protection Advisory Committee, Brinkman is conscious of keeping Gainesville's air quality safe in light of Gainesville Regional Utilities' proposal for a new coal-fired power plant. Diyonne McGraw, Department of Children and Families licensed support coordinator, is also hoping to win the seat. McGraw has taken part in several campaigns to elect city and county commissioners, including Gainesville's current mayor, Pegeen Hanrahan. The last candidate for the at-large seat is local artist and attorney Gabe Kaimowitz, who wants voters to know him only by his first name. He is passionate about the fight for civil rights in Gainesville. The District 2 seat, which represents -most of north and northwest Gainesville, is held now by Ed Braddy. Braddy is the chair of the Public Safety Committee whose involvement in the commission has focused mainly on the organization and development of Gainesville's infrastructure. The only candidate opposing Braddy is Grant Thrall, a geography professor at UF. Thrall also performs retail demographic consulting and is helping Gainesville decide the best approach to situating the proposed Wal-Mart Elections Supercenter. 2005 The final seat being voted on in March's election is the District 3 seat, the representative for which would speak for most of Gainesville west and southwest of the UF campus. Incumbent TonyDomenech is chair of the Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee and a member of the Public Safety Committee. Running again this year as an advocate of greater student involvement in local government is former mayoral candidate Mike Belle. Belle, a part-time UF student, dropped out of last year's race two weeks before the election, citing a lack of qualification. Belle now serves as a director in the city's Office of Community Service. The Rev. Jack Donovan, chaplain for the Hospice of North Central Florida, is the final candidate running for the District 3 seat. Elections will take place at the Supervisor of Elections Office March 29. Elections office may soon get more room E NO PLANS HAVE BEEN FINALIZED YET. By IVETTE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@aIIigator.org Problems caused by overcrowding during the November election has led local elections officials to begin searching for a new home base. Supervisor of Elections Pam Carpenter said the space constraints also affected the proper operation of offices that reside in the county administration building alongside the Supervisor of Elections Office. "We've been here for 12 years," she said. "It's just a matter of needing more space." The elections office is located on the ground floor of the county administration building in downtown Gainesville. Voters looking to cast their ballots early during the 2004 election were frustrated by the lengthy wait times they were looking to avoid. Though Carpenter said she's excited about the enthusiasm demonstrated for early voting by Gainesville residents, she hopes to have a larger space to accommodate them for the 2006 election. "When we have the early voting here at the county administration building, we overwhelm the building," Carpenter said. However, voters in the upcoming March city election will not be affected by the change, Clerk of the Circuit Court J.K. "Buddy" Irby said. "We won't get to it before city elections," Irby said. The switch may occur later in the year, Irby said. The proposal is still in its early stages, and no new space has been decided on for the relocation of the office. Most Carpenter likely, it will be a warehouse large enough to house all paperwork as well as accommodate an influx of voters, Carpenter said. Instead of maintaining various locations that the elections office uses to conduct its business, such as voter registration and early voting, Carpenter said she hopes to consolidate services into a single building. In a letter to Alachua County Manager Randall Reid, Irby said one of the offices now being used by the elections office is needed by Alachua County -Fire Rescue, a switch he would be "happy to make."
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4, ALLIGATOR 0 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Student Government budget heads for Senate approval By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer Itaulbee@aIIigator.org After three days of numbercrunching and meeting with student groups, Student Senate's Budget Committee will dole out a total of $1,259,600 -pending two votes of approval from the Student Senate -to UF's student organizations for the 2005 -06 academic year. There were few surprises by the end of the weekend's hearings Sunday afternoon, when the budget tentatively was finalized. The committee had considered budget requests from 75 organizations, -Student including some rGO~ermlt which oversee other groups. Also taken into account were budgets for the Graduate Student Council, music ensembles and the Board of College Councils, which supervises about 300 groups within UF's 16 colleges. Though groups are allowed a maximum 5 percent increase from their previous year's budgets, they may submit supplemental requests for any funds left over once the initial budgets are settled. In the preliminary budget, some groups, including the Bhakti Yoga Club and Baha'i Association did receive more than the allowed increase. An increase in student orgarizations has led to a increase in Activity & Service fees. The additional A&S money allows for the increase in funding. "It's actually a larger number than usual. That's why we were able to fund (almost) everyone," committee member Lauren Mierley said. Funding for these groups comes from A&S fees, included in every student's tuition. During the 2004 -05 academic year, students pay $8.26 per credit hour as part of the A&S Fee. In December, the Board of Governors, the university's highest governing body, approved a 38-cent increase, meaning students will pay $8.64 in the Fall. Recurso, a non-profit organization that attempts to raise awareness of under-privileged children in the world, was the only group that did not receive funding for one of its supplemental requests. Of Recurso's two requests, a concert by O.A.R. costing $43,280 was rejected. .Recurso has been working since September to bring the band, President Denise Bird said. Vice President Emily Friend added, "We're just going to try a different route." Friend said they may also try to find another band if the O.AR. show remains unfunded. Bird and Friend said the budget committee had been helpful and was fair in its decision-making process. Friend noted, however, that Recurso's budget request was "minimal." Sundeep Rawal, Lola Bovell, Susan Henriques and John Pughe tackle Student Government organizations' budget issues Sunday evening within the Reitz Union. "We don't have any excess of funds by any stretch of the imagination," she said. Two groups -the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Hindu Student Association -submitted supplemental requests deemed too vague by the committee. These groups can request money later in the year when more specific information is available. A few groups' budgets were cut dramatically from last year, including those of Horizons, the Hispanic Association of BiLingual Assistance and the Navy Marine Student Association. Jessica Graham, .president of the student service organization Horizons, expressed disappoinment that their proposed budget of $6,401 was cut to $1,582, saying she felt the cut was unfair. "They just went in and cut out a whole week we do every year," she said. "The University of Florida appreciates these service organizations, and I don't think students would want a representative of UF to not want these service organizations to flourish on campus." In past years, Horizons had not spent much of the money allocated.them, but Graham said they should not be held accountable for past leaders' mistakes. "I do feel like this is an injustice for many organizations that may face this in the future," she said. Senate may tighten restrictions on group travel funds Students may need partial fundraising By BRIDGET CAREY Alligator Writer bcarey@alligator.org A new standard is being promoted by the Student Senate Budget Committee when allocating travel money to the 76 student organizations that try to get their hands into the $11 million tuition-funded Student Government Fun with SG budgets Here's how new allocations for student activities stack up with last year's numbers. Just organizations** $580,198 2004-05 organizations budget $501,296 New budget $78,902 larger moneybag. Throughout nearly 57 hours of budget .meetings held over the past two weekends, the committee has told traveling student organizations to fund-raise a portion of the costs. In past years, no such fund-raising was required to request Activity & Service Fee funding. It affected about 40 organizations that regularly travel, but it was members of 2004-05 academics budget $627,322 New budget $51,250 larger Just academics* $678,572 A 2004-05 total budget $1,128,618 New budget $130,982 larger *Affects the Board of College Councils, the Graduate Student Council, and music ensembles **Affects hundreds of student organizations and their umbrella organizations Mike Gimignani / Alligator Staff the University Gospel Choir who said they felt that the new standard could not fairly be applied to them. Jessica Anderson, one of the choir's representatives at a Friday budget hearing, said she found it "very discouraging" that student senators did not initially give the choir the funding they need for traveling to performances, which also serve as a recruiting tool for UP. But at the final hearings on Sunday, the choir did get the money its members said they needed for travel but had to formulate plans for an additional trip to please the committee, which demanded a reason to hand over additional funds. The choir does require $50 from each member for every trip, but the committee said the group needed to dish out a larger percentage before the committee could ftmd the singers' largest out-of-state trip. As a compromise, the choir came'back to the committee on Sunday with more detailed plans and presented a new trip in order to hang on to the funding that the Student Senate typically hands it without additional fund-raising by the group. Anderson, a former student senator, also -said no other organization sends more than 50 members on a trip and recruits UF potentials like the choir, which makes them incomparable to other student groups. But choir members were not the-only-ones who had problems with the additional fundraising requests. During the Friday meeting, budget committee members Sen. Crystal Caesar and Sen. Sundeep Rawal walked out of the budget meeting to privately settle what was an emotional disagreement. After a few minutes, budget chairman Sen. John Pughe stepped outside as well, and the meeting did not continue until more than*20 minutes later. What was supposed to be a 20-minute meeting with the choir turned into a policy debate among committee members spanning more than an hour and a half. On Friday, Anderson said the debate was politically motivated by Rawal, who is campaign spokesman for the Gator Party. Rawal said the new ftud-raising policy was nothing personal against the choir and that he just -wanted to be fair to all groups that travel and require the same fund-raising standard from each. Organizations met twice with the budget committee -once last weekend and again on Friday and Saturday. Some groups, such as the choir, attended an-optional third and final hearing on Sunday afternoon to ensure the allocation proposals went smoothly. The budget is subject to changes, but the committee agreed to give the choir $42,835 for the 2005 -06 academic year. The choir was allocated $40,795 this year. The final budget must now be approved twice by the Student Senate, which meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Reitz Union Room 282. A 2005-06 total student organization budget: $1,259,600
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 K ALLIGATOR, 5 Pick helps right, hurts Democrats H oward Dean. .You may remember him as a 2004 Democratic presidential candidate. It is more likely, howeve, that you remember him for the WWEwrestler-like scream he let out during a campaign speech, demonstrating that he was not quite presidential material. Nonetheless, Democrats selected this wild-eyed man who once pledged to parade on every state in the U.S. in order to put the Democrats back in the White House as the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee. And this Republican couldn't be happier. Since their loss in the November election, Democrats have made the phrase "We need to reorganize and make our message more clear" their mantra. I actually hear people chanting it in the street. They claim the party needs a more moderate approach to broaden its appeal in the South and in mountain states. Yet, they chose Howard Dean, a man waho has proven that he flies off the handle at times, to head this effort. They chose a man who is grouped with a minority of U.S. citizens Lauren Flanagan -a minorEditorial Notebook ity even of letters@alligator.org Democrats -that is extremely liberal on most every issue under the sun. Admittedly, Dean's antics are entertaining, and it could be argued that his outbursts are admirable because they demonstrate his fervor for his party. It also could be argued that Dean's Internet furindraising is unprecedented in the party, and his ability to mobilize voters for his campaign proves he will be an asset in the next election. Finally, there is the claim that of all the candidates up for the job, Dean was simply the lesser of the evils. Of the other choices, Dean by far has the most charisma since the others were about as interesting as calculus. The outgoing chairman, Terry McAuliffe, lacked the ability to hold an audience's attention, so maybe the party thought it was time try a new technique: Get the people's attention by acting like a fool. I cannot say that in the last election Dean did not make important contributions to his party. However, that does not make him qualified to represent his party either. Let him use the Internet to raise money for the party, and let hin continue to mobilize the voters in the way that he did in the last election. Do not put him in the spotlight. Do not make him the icon for your party. At least, that is what I would say if I were on the left side. As far as I and the Republican Party are concerned, Dean is the best choice 'for DNC chair. The longer die Democratic Party remains clueless as to the way to win elections and to what die American public waits the better, and their choice for DNC chair proves that I have nothing to worry about. Lair'o Flaoagao is ami Eglish sopommme mid A ligator editorial board membeiiivr. avIew W1t. ALLIGATOR www.aIligator.org/opinions -'
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6) ALLIGATOR H MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Editorial DNC decides Dean wins position but doesn't quiet doubters of Saturday, the Democratic Party has a new slogan -one intended to reflect its commitment to unifying the party and establishing it in the eyes of on-the-fence Americans as more than just "not-Republican." It goes something like this: "Yeaargh!" That's right, Screamin' Howard Dean is the new chair of the Democratic National Committee. This is well, because clearly, he was the best choice among the available candidates to take the helm of the party. Of course, he essentially was the only candidate after six other contenders dropped out before Saturday. But regardless of the path he took to office, it now is up to Dean to prove his detractors wrong and help provide the party with the clear vision and agenda it needs to fight the Republican majority and achieve new success in the next elections. To do so, he will have to prove that he can compromise with the Democratic majority on the goals that will define the party's agenda. Dean is seen by many as a Volvo-driving, tofueating Northern liberal, and this perception is backed by his fierce defense of far-left positions. He also must inspire faith in his ability to step away from the flamboyant and often uncontrolled speeches that characterized his bid for the presidential nomination -which remains to be seen. Members of his own party are worried that he will scare off moderates with his actions, and many Republicans see his appointment as a victory. Summing up the feelings of these Republicans, former House Majority Leader Newt Gingrich said of Dean to Fox News, "I think if (Democrats) have a true death wish, he'd be the perfect guy to go with." In a speech Saturday, Dean rightly emphasized the Democratic Party's need to establish a firm set of goals to combat those of the Republican Party while warning the party "cannot win if all we are is against the current president." Ini some aspects, however, the party must continue to be the anti-Republican voice if it wants to succeed. Bush's Social Security plan, for instance, is a big, slow-moving balloon of controversy that Democrats easily can puncture if they present a concerted attack against it. The party must also formulate an approach to foreign policy that will meet voters' expectations in being different from the Republicans' policy while also satisfying voters who are worried Democrats will be too soft on defense. Whether or not Dean can accomplish these goals remains to be seen. Criticisms of his ability to perform this office are valid, based on the simple fact that he appears unstable and exists in an outer fringe of the party ideologically. Dean does, however, bring some strengths to the office. His trademark is the small-scale and Internet-based fundraising efforts that helped him to raise $40 million during his bid for presidential nomination, and he likely will transfer this talent for gathering grassroots support to the party as a whole. He evidently has made this a primary goal, as he said the word "grassroots" four times during his brief speech Saturday. Dean also appeals to Democrats looking for a more passionate and compelling leader than outgoing DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. If anyone can present a dynamic image, it his Dean. Of course, he'll have to prove that he make that image coincide with the image of the party. If he can manage to pull all of that off and lead the Democrats to victory, against all the odds, then maybe we'll allow him one more "Yeaargh!" Just for old times' sake. Dwayne Robinson EDITOR Mike Girnignani MANAGING EDITOR Matt Sanchez OPINIONS EDITOR Lauren Flanagan Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words abot ottetlette-sizedtpage) Tttey mustttetyted, doutle-spaetd tdtmstIncludte tte at ,sna e lassiticatiott and ponoe numtbe. Natoes willt te withhteld it ttte writer shows st cause. We reserve tte right to edi tot Iegttt groamma. stle and hben. Send letters to Ietteto@alligatot.otg bring themt to 1105 W. tUoivetsity See. or seotd them to PO. Boo 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257Colurens ot aout 450 words aboUt origmtaI topics and editorial ao tooes are also welcomee. Qeestioes? Cott 376-4458. Opinions Column Speech restrictions truly are offensive ately, a lot of political speech has been offending me, but the offensive speech is not coming from a Colorado professor -it is coming from a governor, a house representative, conservative commentators and a bmmch of College Republicans. In case you haven't heard the latest Rocky Mountain uproar, here is a quick synopsis: Ward Churchill, a professor and head-of the ethnic studies department at the University of Colorado, was scheduled to give a lecture at Hamilton College in New York earlier this month. That was until a professor at Hamilton College did some background research on Churchill and found his essay "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens." In the essay, Churchill characterizes America as an evil empire that commits genocide all over the globe. The terrorists involved in the Sept. 11 attacks, he writes, were "soldiers" giving us a taste of our own medicine. But the most controversial passage in te essay was in regard to the victims of Sept. 11. He writes, "True enough, they were civilians of a sort. But innocent? Gimme a break. They formed a tecinocratic corps at the very heart of America's global financial empire -the 'mighty engine of profit' to which the military dimension of U.S. policy has always been enslaved -and they did'so both willingly and knowingly If there was a better, more effective, or in fact any other way of visiting some penalty befitting their participation upon the little Eichmanns inhabiting the sterile'sanctuary of the twin towers, I'd really be interested in hearing about it." The "little Eichmanns" comment was in reference to Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi who, according to Churchill in a later statement, "was not charged with direct killing but with ensuring the smooth running of the infrastructure that enabled the Nazi genocide." Maybe I'm jaded, but I am not shocked and offended by these words. Personally, I enjoy opinions that stray from the mainstream. They signal to me a strong and healthy public sphere. What I am offended by is the Republican reaction to Jason Levitt The Watchtower letters@alligator.org Churchill's essay Colorado Gov. Bill Owens overstepped his bounds by calling for Churchill's termination. If the governor disagrees with Churchill'sanalysis, he should write an opinion piece for the local paper. By trying to define what is appropriate political speech, lie is looking every bit like the fascists we are fighting. Republican State Rep. Steve Nass is trying to define Churchill's essay as "hate speech," and the Colorado Legislature passed a resolution that condemned Churchill's essay as "evil and inflammatory." And never ones to miss a party, the College Republicans at the University of Colorado have petitioned to get Churchill fired from the school. They, most of all, should be ashamed of themselves. College students should be brave and brash enough to tackle all new ideas, however extrenie. Instead, these College Republicans are wasting their intelligence, talent and creativity by pushing to suppress ideas. They would rather follow the party line and make connections with Republican leaders than think for themselves. For letting their ambition trunp their idealism, these College Republicans should be despised as much as Churchill, if not more. Churchill is not publishing -a recipe for a bomb; he is publishing his opinions. I have, faith, unlike the UC College Republicans, that the public can judge the merits of Churchill's argument on its own. I would take a hundred crazy Churchill-like arguments over one more College Republican telling me "freedom is on the march." Oh yeah? Then let freedom march into your head and liberate you from what is truly offensive -unoriginal thought and rehashed propaganda. Jason Levitt is a journalism and political science senior. His column appears on Monday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Friday's question: Should recreational sports groups have to get approval for fundraising? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 29% YES 71% NO 34 TOTAL VOTES ,a e fi indepe~ndent floridrt ali gat
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005 E A'AUIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Headline Editor: The letter from David Stauber from Thursday's edition represents sentiments that I have found to be common among conservatives. Stauber states that social programs are not included within the powers allocated to the federal government by the Constitution, while defense is. I particularly get irritated whenpeople cite the Constitution, yet obviously have not read it. The Preamble, right after providing for the common defense (which Stauber alludes to), lists promoting the general welfare as a principle reason for the writing of the Constitution in the first place. Article 1, Section 10 allows Congress to levy taxes to promote the general welfare as well. No matter how cold, callous or morally bankrupt one might be, I doubt anyone would say that having a large percentage of our population destitute, sick and uneducated promotes the general welfare of the United States. While the. Constitution does not say that we must create programs like Social Security or provide healthcare and education, it also does not say anything about an Air Force -yet creating and funding the Air Force falls under the necessary and proper clause because it is a logical extension of the common defense. The programs Bush cut are logical extensions of promoting the general welfare in the same way. When did not caring about others became fashionable? I am lost as to when empathy became pass. If conservatives cannot see the moral benefits of programs that make peoples' lives genuinely better, then perhaps they ought to read the Constitution before they try to use it to justify their lack of moral conscience. Eric Steele 3LS NOTEBOOK from page 5 pro-life activists and proponents of the gay marriage ban. They peppered rural areas with paranoia about terrorists. But, most importantly, they got conservatives to the polls. Dean vowed to oil the ,Democrat machine early to invigorate the Southern and Westerni states that typically are Republican stomping grounds. He's got the grassroots power to raise the cash and he's pledged to reiterate the party's core values without allowing Republicans to muddle them on Fox News. Dean's biggest challenge is inspiring the party's bread and butter -unions, environmentalists and blacks -to get up and vote. As Craig Singleton, an Alligator editorial member, said, "You have to preach to the choir to make them sing." Amen to that. Diana Middleton is a journalisIri senior and an Alligator editorial board member. UBY THORNTON WILDER-A Reality Show for All Times Pali -1 111 Ickt: 142IaII7547 oIu!oln --A IReader's Choice _'Recommends Bink brilliantly illuminates an aspect of our mental lives that we utterly rely on yet rarely analyze -our ability to make snap decisions or quick judgments. An exploration of heartfelt community involvement that leads beyond despair to compassion and hope. What caused some of the great civilizations of the past to collapse into ruin, and what can we learn from their fates? Examination an: Medication at no 'Jcost. Corn dc tLqd a Dy NORMAN S. CEVY ED FLO0RIDA OPHTHALMIC INSTITUTE GAINELSVILLE, FL 4 T1718 W. Univ. Ave 00 378-7033 "OUSEI MONDAY NIGHTS: $1.00 Coronas 9 2-4-1 Liquor Drinks.R R 2-4-1 Bottles 2-4-1 Drafts Live DJ NOC40VER UFG AG WEEK!I The Peace Corps' agricultural program attracts Volunteers with a variety of backgrounds. Many have bachelor's degrees (any discipline) and a strong interest in agriculture and gardening, Others have specialized degrees and experience in agricultural and animal sciences and agri-busineps. They are making a positive impact on the lives of others. Wed., Feb. 16,2005 Thurs., Feb. 17, 2005 CALS Career Expo Information Table Reitz Union Plaza of the Americas Grand Ballroom 11:00 am -3:00pm 8:00 am -3:00 pm Information Table Information Session 'Borders Bookstore McCarty Bldg. D 6837 Newberry Rd. Room 1031 Gainesville, FL 32605 7:00 pm 7:00 pm For more information contact: Michael at 1.800.424.8580, option 1 / ext. 23476 or by Email: mjenkins@peacecorps.gov Peace Corps Life is calling. How far will you go? www.peacecorps.gov 800.424.8580 U Don't you just hate that panicky, squirmy, sinhirig feeling you get when you lose something? (Shudder) We do, too. So much, in fact, that if you find something, we'll let you place a free ad in our Lost and Found section. Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND F I ]I UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOKSOBRSESK O I WY11 3 1 R4
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8, ALLIGATOR U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 GREEK LIFE Derby Days event races to raise money for charity By KYLIE CRAIG Alligator Writer kcraig@alligator.org In its annual Derby Days philantropy, Sigma Chi raised more than $11,000 for the Children's Miracle Network. The event, which has been the national fraternity's philanthropy for more than 50 years, involved two days of campus fund-raising events. "They have enthusiasm for this, but they're also doing it for a reason, not just for partying." Laura Dougherty mother of Sigma Chi member Derby Days Chairman Robert Stuart, 22, said more money is expected to come in from fraternity alumni within the next few weeks. "Ten (thousand dollars) was the goal and 15 (thousand) was the more large-picture goal," Stuart said. "I think 15 is still attainable." Money was raised from the weekend's events, as well as from T-shirt sales and magazine ad sales. Beginning Friday, the events included penny voting and a campus hat hunt with members of 12 UF sororities. Kappa Delta was recognized for raising over $1,600 in the penny voting, more than any of the other sororities involved. Saturday, members of Sigma Chi joined their families and sorority members on Pony Field for relay races and a line dance. Fraternity members donned Santa Claus outfits, spandex pants and afro wigs as part of their costumes for the line dance. Stuart said six to eight brothers were paired with each sorority and taught a choreographed dance to perform at the Derby Days competition. Charlye Leonard, 19, a member of Delta Gamma sorority, said the hat hunt was her favorite of all the events, but she really enjoyed the line dance. "It's fun to watch the dances and watch all the guys trying to dance," she said. Stuart added that the sororities involved took the dance competition very seriously. Alpha Delta Pi won the competition and the Derby Days trophy, which stays at the winning sorority house for the rest of the year. Several Sigma Chi family members also were on hand to show support and videotape the events. Laura Dougherty, mother of Sigma Chi member D.J. Dougherty, Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff Girls of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority collect plastic hats in a game of tag with Sigma Chi fraternity. Captured hats were exchanged for donations benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. came from Orlando for the second this, but they're also doing it for a Stuart said the total amount of year in a row to see the events. reason, not just for partying," she money raised will be determined "They have enthusiasm for said. within the next few weeks. Islam group discusses religious beliefs N THE EVENT, INITIALLY BILLED AS A DISCUSSION BETWEEN SPEAKERS, WAS HELD FRIDAY. By SHARON MCCLINTIC Alligator Contributing Writer Big Macs could help people worship, said Nur Zeinomar, vice president of UF's Islam on Campus, at a panel discussion Friday night. A hamburger could give someone the strength to better represent his or her beliefs, she said, using this as an example of finding worship in all aspects of life. "The purpose of life, which is worship, is everything," Zeinomar said. "Everything" can also include attending class, she said. Going to UF can help her educate others about her beliefs, she said; and by working to better herself, she is worshipping. "Covering our beauty, to keep it for those who deserve it, is a form of modesty." Nur Zeinomar UF's Islam on Campus vice president What was supposed to be a dialogue between two speakers became a presentation and discussion among Islam on Campus members and the audience on misconceptions and information about Islam when the speakers backed out. Zeindmar discussed topics ranging from the purpose of life to the reason few people have seen her-hair. The scarf many Muslim women wear, called a hijab, is.not a requirement of Islam, Zeinomar said. "Covering our beauty, to keep it for those who deserve it, is a form of modesty," Zeinomar said. Instead, she said choosing to wear the scarf is part of her jihad. .Jihad is another often misconstrued element of Islam, the panel said. Panelists said it is a struggle for spiritual good. "It is strictly to who's oppressing you," panelist Mohammad Bataineh said. Referencing the Quran and hadith, he said, "Nowhere in these does it allow killing innocents." Students will commit to UF honor code UF dean to renew marriage vows By IVETTE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@ailigator.org Valentine's Day is an ideal time to renew vows to loved ones. Students lacking a date, however, can pledge their commitment to UF's honor code. The Public Relations Student Society of America will host Renew Your Vows with the Honor Code on the Plaza of the Americas today. Students renew their vows by signing honor code cards. Dean of Students Eugene Zdziarski will join students and renew his vows to his wife at 12:30 p.m. "Seventy-four percent of students surveyed reported having a below-average or average knowledge of the honor code," PRSSA President Ashley Zandy said. Several UF officials, including President Bernie Machen, Athletic Director Jeremy Foley and football coach Urban Meyer, have signed cards to show support. "Although academic dishonesty is not a On problem at UF, the quality of the UF educaCampus tion is reduced each time a student engages in academically dishonest behavior," Zandy .said. "This affects not only those involved, but everyone in our community." Once they sign the vow, students will receive a discount card for nine local businesses. PRSSA will have Tutoring Zone representatives give advice on test-taking and classes. Students also can play games, win prizes and eat free~pizza. At latest count, 2,250 cards had been signed. Impact party names ticketBy BRIDGET CAREY Alligator Writer bcarey@alligator.org The Impact Party unveiled its Spring election executive ticket by helping serve a free midnight breakfast at the Reitz Union for Friday's Gator Nights. Student Government Lobby Coordinator Robert Mack will run for Student Body vice president, and Sen. Elda Auxiliaire is running for treasurer. "It's more of a grassroots campaign," Mack said. Denns Ngin, Impact presidential candidate, stood with Mack and Auxiliaire. The candidates introduced themselves to students while camping their Ngin hands for food. Seven Impact volunteers stood behind the counter and served the standard free Gator Nights breakfast of sausage, grits, eggs and pancakes. "We don't have to stand up in front of a podium to speak. We rather stand up and listen," Ngin said. Mack has worked with the Gainesville and Alachua County lawmakers to prevent roam towing fee increases and continues to work with the Florida Student Association in the fight against block tuition proposals, which if approved could require students to pay for 15 credit hours per semester regardless of how many classes they take. Auxiliaire was co-communications chair for Black History Month 2004, and she is the executive director of this year's Black History Month events.
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CITY GOVERNMENT Students ask for more bar time By BRIAN HAGEN Alligator Writer bhagen@atigator.org Voluntary towing, shifted Later Gator bus service hours and increased education may make Gainesville "SAFE"-r if bar hours are extended to 3 a.m., as proposed at a Sunday meeting of Student Government's Safety and Fair Entertainment Committee. Committee officials will be pushing for the extra hour at separate meetings this week with UF administrators and before the Gainesville Public Safety Committee. "We are. responsible," said Joe Goldberg, committee executive director and UF Student Body presidential candidate, referring to his fellow students. "We want to stay responsible. We want to become more responsible." If the proposal passes, no alcohol would be served during the extra hour. But businesses that serve alcohol would be allowed to remain open to give revelers more time to trickle home, or, if necessary, make other plans to get there. The plan will lessen congestion, crowds and crime, according to the committee's mission.statement. The Later Gator bus service could start and end an hour later with no additional cost, the committee found. However, the UF Transportation Access Fee Committee still must approve any change in operating times. The number of UF students who have attended alcohol-and drug-related classroom lectures has dropped from 39.4 percent in 1994 to 10.2 percent in 2002, according to a survey developed by UF's Campus Alcohol and Drug Resource Center. Student safety could be increased by requiring incoming Goldberg students to complete an online alcohol awareness program, student committee member Seth Entin suggested. UF provides. a voluntary informational program through the Web site MyStudentBody.com. In attendance was Superior Towing LLC coowner Mike Weber, who reminded the committee of his company's offer to tow inebriated UF and SFCC students for a discounted fee, a service also offered by several other local companies. "Our deal isn't to make money off this," Weber said. "It's to get drunk drivers off the road." The location of the 9 a.m. UF alcohol discussion Wednesday was not posted as of press time. The Gainesville Public Safety Committee is scheduled to 'meet in City Hall Room 16 at 9 a.m. on Thursday. .A4I~ ~ I "Copyrighted Mater ia T-ZSyndicated Content Available from Commercial News providers" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 9 Fest 'Shakes' up By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org SFCC will be bringing a little bit of lust to the stage this week for its ninth annual Shakespeare Festival. The theme for this year's festivities, which begin today, honoring the well-loved playwright is "Shakespeare in Lust." It will include steamy excerpts from some of the bard's most famous work, including "Hamlet," "The Taming of the Shrew," "The Santa Fe Merry. Wives of Windsor" Community Co011g0 and "Richard III." "Some of the scenes are lustful and creepy even," festival director and SFCC English professor Rod Woehler said, citing Hamlet's incestuous dialogue with his mother as one of the scenes to be performed. UF student Nolan Carey will be William Shakespeare and master of ceremonies for the event. .He said the plays' scenes are split between humorous segments and darker fare. "It's for people who have an interest in Shakespeare or just want a night out to have some fun," Woehler said. Woehler said not only theater students but a few SFCC faculty members and several locals from the Gainesville community will be acting in the festival as well. The festival was started in 1997 by now-retired SFCC English professor Mary Ann Linzmayer as an opportunity for everyone in the community to enjoy Shakespeare. "People have to see this. It'll be fun," Woehler said.
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10, ALLIGATOR 0 MONDAY, FEBi.JARY 14, 2005 Tourney held UF FOOTBALL COACH URBAN MEYER'S TOURNAMENT RAISES ABOUT $105,000. By MIKE JAYNE Alligator Contributing Writer Urban Meyer recruited more than 300 additional players this weekend. Then he took to the field. At the Urban Meyer Scramble for Kids Golf Tournament, hosted by Meyer, players from 37 local sponsors competed at the University Golf Course in three tournaments. More than $100,000 was raised for the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, the Girls Club of Alachua County and the Children's Home Society of Florida. "It's very special what our sponsors do for the children, and that's what this tournament is all about." Franklin Lentz Event chairman "The organizers and volunteers are first-class people," Meyer said. Admission for those not part of a sponsoring organization was $175. Alan Chatman of WCJB TV-20, who said he has been involved with the tournament for 10 years, said many were turned away, as the event was "packed to capacity" Friday and Saturday. He said the tournament's goal of $100,000 was exceeded by at least $5,000. A sponsors' dinner Thursday night kicked off the event. The dinner garnered $30,000 in contributions, Chatman said. Chatman said about 40 percent of the players at Friday's Pro-Am tournament were individual entries. PGA member Nick Gilliam had the best individual score of 69 strokes. Saturday's 220 golfers, however, were almost exclusively from participating sponsors, playing in two tournaments for new golf clubs. Event Chairman Franklin Lentz said the tournaments have raised more than $1 million since the tradition started in 1991. "It's very special what our sponsors do for the children, and that's what this tournament is all about," he said. MULTICULTURAL Chinese New Year draws hundreds Phillips Center hosts event By LAUREN MACDONALD Alligator Contributing Writer As a member of the performance troupe Amerina demonstrated classical Chinese instnunents, the audience began clapping along to the music. When the tune abruptly switched to "Yankee Doodle Dandy," the crowd burst into laughter. The Chinese New Year Show, organized by UF's Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars, filled the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to capacity Saturday evening. "The Chinese New Year is the biggest festival for the Chinese people," association President Fei Long said. "And this also provides a good cultural experience for other cultures." Performances ranged from traditional music and folk dances to clog dancing and a ballet set to George Michael's "Careless Whisper." The show featured UF students and localperformers inadditiontoAmerina, which performed a Mongolian dance with chopsticks, demonstrated Tai Clii movements and performed a scene from Beijing opera. Long said a broad diversity of student organizations and Gainesville performers contributed to the show's success. "It's the biggest Chinese New Year celebration organized by students in Gainesville history," he said. At 6:30 p.m., 1,800 free tickets were available at the Phillips Center, Long said. By 7 p.m., they were sold out. "We expected it to be a full house but not to run out of tickets so early," he said. About 300 people had to be turned away. Michael Bryant, 46, and Yvonne Diaz, 44, two married UF alumni, were celebrating Valentine's Day early by visiting the nearby Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art where they saw an advertisement for the New Year celebration and decided to go. "We were totally surprised at the number of people here," Diaz said. Helen Qiu, 15, said she was impressed by the professional performances, but she wished there had been more entertainment for children, such as a magic show. Most of all, Qiu said she was impressed by the turnout. "I've never seen so many Asian people together," she said. MONDAY NIGHT AII-You-Cnn-Hnndle Sushi, Tempura and Beer $15.95 Roses are red I din en Be 11ke ters come ho.ld y n Same-Sex Han J" ding Day Feb 16 & 7 iTurgton Plaza Tired of Rooming with Chimpanzees Solve your roommate problems with Alligator Classifieds! the indepeedent florida alliator iWEi 'iFRM YOU0 10 (hidn -C _kgatordominos.com 32 D M 24 Oie 8 FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS Celebrating 11 Years at the UF 34th St & Univ. Ave. 2106 SW 13th St Main St & NW 16th Ave. 4620 NW 39th Ave Tower/Newberry Rd. 37-PIZZA 373-2337 373-5555 692-2222 333-3333 For moreinfo:floridadm.org Copy of the official rebrtion and fianclal information may be obtained from the division oftconsnservervice, by calling roll free 1.800.435.7352 witin the stat. registration dam not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. gCopyrighted Material A Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"
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12, ALLIGATOR, LOVELINES U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Jeremy, Always and forever, I will long to be close to you! I love you with all my heart, Christina xoxo Aveena, Thank you for being such a loving, supportive, and beautiful girlfriend. I don't know how you put up with me, but thank you, and I love you. T There better not be any question ast6 who this is from V. HappyValentines Day Baby! Love you! To: My Little Megaleigh. Vikki You are my love, my life, my everything. HappyValentines Day. Love, Mike On Spiky Sunday Night, I met your sweet smile through the fire at The Patio Bar-You won an OscarI won a promising friendly hopeWhere's it? S U R exceptionally great! 'Dear Cesar M., Jesus loves you and so do I! Happy Valentine's Day! Sincerely, LaToya a.k.a. Ms.Jackson Niki S Happy Valentine's Day! I love you and wish you were here! xoxo Alex e.v.e., pauli, gabs, andy, ale: Happy t-day. I love yoU guys. V, eva T-nice, you make me smile every Day.You are my man, my best friend, and the best thing that ever happened to me. I love u. T, C-nice Thanks to the Shands DiveTeam at the Hyperbaric ChamberWould you be my Valentines? Don't get any ideas, Iggy! Steve D. VCCV The past few years have been incredible. I look forward to our future together. Happy Valentine's Day My Love, you are always in my heart. *MushroomY Dear Pookie, I knew from the moment I met you, that you were the rnan of my dreams. You are my heart, & I'm proud to be your fiancee. Love always and forever, Honey CakesV My Little Giraffe I love you. Happy Valentines Day. I miss you. See you soon. Always & forever, -jLV I want u, I need u, I have to have u; I love you! Yesterday, today, tomorrow, til I; die and even after! You are my world, my every-thing!!! TJ 1p~ PalP C EXOTIC Gifts from far Awa places. 1 379-1116 100 Newberry Rd. Thornebrooke Chocolates 2441 NW 43rd St. 371-0800 Open 9-7 (and Sun Feb 13th) Ier My Big DionYou have meant so much to me. I had no idea what I was in for bu you turned out to be the most decent person I've ever known. Thanks for this past year! With V ST Dear Danielle, To our first Valentine's Day. -Sam ToticaAs long as Ihave you, nothing can be wrong. I love'you more than you know. IfI said it all in this love line it would cost $ 100! -Wilmer ?VVVIDearest Margit, Come to Florida, away from cold Northern Europe, a warm embrace in myloving arms awaits you!VVVV Your Sugar-Daddy KATRINA YOU'RETHE BEST! ILOVEYOU! Candy is Handy, But Hugs are love from Alligator Angels from above. -from Lenora Dear Jim, You are so important to.me. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you! VSarah
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 E LOVELINES, ALLIGATOR, 13 PAOLA,You mean more to me than you could ever imagine.1 don't show it enough, but know that I love you more than words can say. Happy Valentines DayV To My Sweet Sammie. I love you with all my heart.Always treasure our memories. Have a lovely day. 092704 I love you always and Now Forever. Love, Dan. VLYLAY Do me a big favor and take a look under your right pillow. Charlea, look upon this wonderous life: I saw your love for me cleft into the barren shadow of misery that was my soul.Your showers of joy and comfort passed through this chasm of desperation to lift away the chains that so brutally ensnared my heart.As my eyes opened to the beauty of your smile, my being bathed in the warmth of your aura. From the very breath that awakens me to each new day, to the last that snuffs out my mind at night, you sustain me in this world.Today I want to say that until the moment my blood fails to flow, you are, and will always be my only love. Be my Valentine this day, next year, and for all that may follow. My love will always be for you. Rod Kicki K.You just went from being Minnesota's best actress to the world's best mom. Happy Valentine's Day. Love Kaleb the little man God's tiny treasure from Heaven and Dad. ~17j Hot Coffee Girl, I'm so happy to be with you! The 24th is comi ng up! Happy Valentine's Day. I love you and Jinx does too! June 16, 1996. My life changed even if the song sometimes did not. October 23, 1999. The start of forever. I love you, Joanna. Cristin"One word frees us, Of all the weight and pain in life, That word is Love" -Socrates -I LoveYou! George Kattya 4 years with you seems like 4 days, so I knowv in my heart I could spend an eternity with you. I thank god 4 my rib. Love JayI HEYYOU! For the past year and ten months you have been my entire reason. This next year is going to be great! I love you! VME Nena, even though we aren't together, you are and will ALWAYS be in my heart. HappyValentine's Day to my BESTFRIEND! I love you soo much forever and always my love! #JJ *JAMIEI just want to take the time to tell you how much i IIve you!You are the best boyfriend! Happy 10 month5 days anniversary! YJESSIE YCHRISTOPHER PFV Happy Valentine's Day.All my love forever & always. KELLY WHappy Love Day AlibabaV I hope you have a fantabulous day filled with lots of love. From your biggest fan LOL Much respect,Timoonah Ever since the first movie together, I have been happiest while drowning myself in your mermaid eyes. I LoveYou. -Heather You are my Life's Surprise MyAngel of Beauty You are my Heart's ParadiseMy Being of Harmony. Happy 2 yearsjessica L SCOOT, You had me at "Do you want a shot?" V Happy Valentine's Day, Baby!'W I Love You! V Tots PRANGES o r i s I t 335-0100 -www'imagget x W Poses W Tallps W akcicotaes -W &Ma V Palmpeed Beautq 13osizets Y EK-Stoe Spe iCIs Y9& %Dei&es 5416 NW 8th Ave -Greenery Square Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, Vegetarian Menu & Sushi Menu Complementiary Rose for Her on Valentine's Day f
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14, ALLIGAiOR, LOVELIES i MONDAY, FEI RUAR 14, 2005 Tab, thank you for being the amazing person that you are and for loving me the way you do. Happy Valentine's Day. Love Dan B-ROCK Your love has been an inspiration to me.You've brought soothing music to my heart that is forever endless. Happy Valentine's Day! I love you!! HappyValentine's Day Nicole "honey bear will you still be mine baby" you are the best thing to ever happen to me, all my love V Joe SHANE Living next door to you is such a treat, A nicer boy like you I will never meet. Thanks for being my friend. Our friendship will never end. Happy Valentine's Day! Love Tricia WJPDV I need you to know that you mean the world to meV I love you so muchV I want to be, with you forever and ever Happy Valentine's Day! Love GMl. CARLY, Happy Valentine's Day. Thanks for the best S years I could ever imagine. I love you Sweetie. Love, Jon. Dearest Ellie The last five months have been phenominal.You are the best thing to happen to me. Happy Valentine's Day. VEMN HappyValentine's Day Nicole, I love you. Love, Anthony My love ALEXANDRA V You are the best thing that has happened to me and I look forward to more great times with You. Love Boris V V IV V A K: How could a person be your everything if you never thought they would be anything!?! The hottest'K' in the game Wearing your chain VAlways Happy Valentine's Day ASHLEY, PRISCILLA & ALYSSA. I love you guys very much. From your beloved roommate, VANESSA 0. RANGE'S Go $2Q95/d-ozp-L "Touple's Special," 9 Lajrg e 39 Cheese Pizza Available for a Limited Time 0 C I Cupcake, may our future be blessed with many more watermelons. I love you. YHappy Valentine's Day!Y -Schnookums Brittany, I am so happy I met you and that we are spendingValentine's Day together.Thinking about you makes me smile. VAlex To my Allen,You are my constant happiness. I am truly the luckiest girl in the world.You have been the best part of my life, and only make it better everyday. I love youso much! Teamo! Love, Briezy I Ii I love you,Jeanine I hope you have a HappyValentine's Day, Cupcake To the first loves of my life, Abu & Mama. Love,"Dr. Chala"Y My Princess, love always, Jose Stuboothe moon is always brighter when I'm with u.Thank u 4 taking a chance on a feeling inside. I V uEbear MI love you so much! You'll always be my s.o.f. VSpider
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005ULOVELINES, ALLIGATOR, 15 Dear Trace, being with you is always my favorite time and place.You are the one I love to embrace. I will truly miss that pretty face, and with 3 months left I don't have time to waste. Have fun this summer! LOVE, Chris WAngelinaT V I love you MORE I want to be with you forever V CHAD Dear Donta, V HappyValentine's Day V, You're the best boyfriend and daddy that we could ever ask forW We love you with all our paws V Latina, Koda, Kenai a STDs can be transmitted through oral sex. Protect yourself with a barrier to play it safe. Do you do this? asodind puE SuiunawU puE 'sdiqsuopelai 'AmIunLuwo) 'Apoq' in LarissaI hope you always remember how much I love you.Things I have put you through recently are tough, but I know that our love is strong enough to get through them; we can get through anything, I want to be with you forever, and I mean it. VChris DULCEHappy Birthday & Happy Valentine's Day.You hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you for making me the happiest man in the world. Love you always, Carlos I have loved you ever since I saved you from that pack of rabid mountain yaks, and we then bathed each other in the bubbling brook. I love you, Casey M. ALINA, 1 can't find my heart. I think you stole it. -Andrew Felipe, Four years and it's still raining. Sweet rain, summer rain. Love,Angie L B P We have been through a lot this past year, and I loved every second of it, thank you for all that you are, you will always be my beautiful princess and I'll always be. your bear. i~u iVu iTu be myValentine. K~ ~ 'DO Mon -at 10am-6pm Your every occasion card and gift shop. 4870 NW 39th Ave. 395-6760 HappyValentine's Day Bubs! Thank you for all that you do and being the amazing person you are! I love you so much!! Always and forever. Rybo VY V Maris IVV Each day I see and/or talk to you just completes my day every time. I hope yourValentine's Day is amazing! Be mine! I VVYV you!!!' Yjonny VV Shari, you give me so many reasons to love you. Keep em coming baby because I will never have enough. Be myValentime. I love you. Seth. Pretty Young Thing,To my special darling. Thinking of you on this special day I would like to express my love through this article to let you know you are loved 365 days 24 hours a day Happy Valentine's Day. Wellness is the highest quality of life possible. Living a "Helping students explore and create a wellness lifestyle." a 0 Dear Dudette, Never forget how truly beautiful and special you are.Happy Valentine's Day. Love,Your Dude HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LINDSAY ANNE!! Thank you for being the best girlfwiend ever. I liiiike!! Larve fatwater. Roxanne G, not to embarrass you, but a not-so-secret admirer would like to take you to dinner this evening at 8:30. Be ready at 8 and wear that black dress.V. Ben, I W U Happy Valentine's Day. V Yari Shelly, hope this birthday proves to be a lovely day for you and hope the year ahead will hold the things you would like it to! For instance myself. Happy birthday and Happy Valentine's Day. Yours always; R.O.
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16, ALLIGATOR, LOVELINES U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005 Crystal, You have made my life shine. 'Yo~u are my star. Ilove you.; Greg Linh,' Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move Doubt truth to be a liar But never doubt I love thee. Loving you, Sworky JESSICA, I miss you so much. I can't wait to see you-. I love you more than anything. Love, KYLE B MONSTER:We've come so far and so far we're deeper in love.? The good times are so good.? Here's to the good times.V May they last forever.? Tbear 9 9 9 9 ,,, 5 rw~. ~ ~ .~ .a~ 'To my favorite psychotic, harassing, wandering, alcoholic person in the whole world. Thanks for'all the oppressingly great times this year, Your Skeenyguy Hello Hunnibun, throughout our time together we have had some shaky times. I have learned a lot from u bebe, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with u. I V u. SweetTooth cnm, happy Valentine's Day. It's been 1.5 yrs strong and you know I love you. you're the best girl! IV I VmchNoodleY George, Hey boy! I am not sure what I would do without you! I am so glad we've been together this long. It's been a dream come true! I love you! TGirl! i Princess, Happy Valentine's Day. I will always love you and hope we can at least be best friends foreverThank you for always being there for me especially when I needed you most. Love Toad since 07/23/02. Dear Adam-You're everything a girl could, want and more. V Happy Valentine's Day V LoveTrish Happy Valentine's Day! I love you, Peter. Roses aren't always red but Violets are always blue and Here's my Valentine poem for u From your ? warming smile to Your long brown hair and your Attitude I don't careAll of This I'm gonna miss when you Depart just know that I'll keep You forever in my heart. So Goodbye girl the new graduate But before you go stick that Cute dairyair up and let me tag it It might not be the best but I thought It would be funny this Way to wish you Happy Valentine's Day sweet Amanda Rae. If you want to know who wrote this little letter Just think of Texas where everything Is bigger and better Pokey, I really enjoyed my wkend W/u. I love you very much. U r Always on my mind & in my heart. I can't wait 4 our NY trip! Happy Valentines, Ur Poopoo in B'more. VP
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 I LOVELINES, ALLIGATOR, 17 Judy, my life's darling love., my heart. this is the firstValentine's Day in almost half a century that we have been apart. My heart is broken, my sweet valentine, for although our love will live forever, the pain of not being with you is almost unbearable.Those close to me know what I mean when I say that my heart is so broken that it has failed me. The beauty of this world, its joy, the excitement and love in my life now rests with you. I yet expect you to place your hand gently on my shoulder. Your light touch expressed incredible warmth and love. I can smell your sweet aroma, a perfume unique to you. When I would be in your arms with my face near you, I would breath deeply and tell you how marvelous your scent was. You would always laugh and say something like,"That can't be. I don't have any perfume on:" I would lower my face to drink in another long and deep breath to experience it again. Then, I would say honestly,"You don't need anything but you. It's you that's so delicious." It was true and it still fills my being. Even now I expect to hear your melodic laugh, so compelling it would cheer me to laugh also, even if I didn't know what was so amusing to you. All the marvelous, wonderful, enchanting things that came together to be you are endless, Shall I try to list them for those who never had the blessings of knowing you? Loving, gentle, sweet, dedicated, intelligent, wise, beautiful, inspiring, talented.I have to stop. There aren't enough words to give even the slightest justice to a description of you. All of that is memory, for now you're with God. But in truth, you and your qualities aren't just wonderful memories. There's really no way to assess the influence for good you have had on so many people.The lives and souls you touched live as a wonderful legacy you left the world. So many people have told me how unbelievable and ironic it is that someone as wonderful as you so suddenly would be gone from their lives. One of the many incongruities of your death happened one Saturday afternoon. We had been at the company picnic all day and were headed home, when it occurred to me that I should bring up a subject' you didn't like to talk about. I said, "Honey, obviously I'll die before you, so I want us to talk about your plans. about what you'll do when that happens." You said,"Now don't be so sure that you'll go first." I replied,"Come on, Honey, you know, that the chances are overwhelming, that I will. Besides, I don't think I could survive without you." You reached over, squeezed my arm and said, "Babe, we're going to go together. And that's not going to, 11 happen for a very long time." N Early the next morning you passed away peacefully in your sleep. For some bewildering reason, I was left behind. Darling, you were such a special person, friend, wife, mother and grandmother. There was no mission or situation that you didn't move through with the greatest of grace and beauty. You are terribly missed by so very many, but most, of course, by me. I had the wonderful favor of your devotion, passion and friendship for almost fifty years. I love you more than anyone has ever been loved before. I always will. May God forgive me if I loved you too much, for it is only through God's grace that we willbe together again. And we will be. Always, Ed
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18, ALLIGATORPM MON DAY, FEBRUARY 14' 2005 UF researchers aim to kill pest, save chocolate ETHE PATHOGEN REDUCED CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION. By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org Just in time for Valentine's Day, UF researchers are on the road to eliminating a pest of the cacao tree, the plant from which chocolate is derived. Witch's Broom is a pathogen that deforms the branches of the cacao tree and affects its bean pods. It has reduced South America's cacao production by 75 percent and left thousands of farm workers unemployed. UF plant pathology professor Randy Ploetz, along with other members from the Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, are working on cultivating new strains of the cacao tree that would be resistant to Witch's Broom. Witch's room U deforms cacao tree seed pods U decreased South American crops dramatically "We're just now beginning to understand the disease," Ploetz said. Along with Witch's Broom, chocolate plants face two other diseases: frosty pod and black pod. Frosty pod and Witch's Broom are the most harmful, Ploetz said. These three diseases account for millions of dollars in lost revenue every year, he said. While the UF team is concentrating on Witch's Broom, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is hoping to find a solution to all three diseases plaguing cacao crops. In their quest to engineer a type of cacao bean immune to Witch's Broom, it's important to make cacao strains that remain tasty, which is complicated by the fact that the trees most susceptible to the pest also have the best flavor, Ploetz said. Ploetz cited the Brazilian area of Bahia as a victim of Witch's Broom -in five years, Bahian chocolate output plummeted by -threefourths due to the pathogen. "Production virtually shut down,' he said. "So far, Witch's Broom is confined primarily to South America, but some fear that the increasing ease of direct travel among tropical countries could lead to the "Copyrighted Material WN Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" IN spread of Witch's Broom and other cacao diseases around the globe," Ploetz said in a release. The world's largest producers of cacao are Africa's Ivory Coast, Ghana and other West African countries. The Ivory Coast alone accounts for 40 percent of the world's cacao production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Today more than ever, people are searching for new ways to improve their lifestyles by becoming and remaining healthy. Are you a business that focuses on human health or do you sell products or perform services related to this area? If so, the Alligator's informative supplement, To Your Health, is a perfec way for you to reach 50,000 prospective customers or clients. 71~f~:TOMORROW I t Run Date: Tuesday, February 22 0Y. CDP
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MONDAii FEBRUARY 14,'2005 N ALLIGATOR, 1 Conference highlghts women By JESSICA RIFFEL Alligator Contributing Writer Leaders from around the state discussed how to achieve one's goals and serve the community at the 18th annual Women's Leadership Conference held Sunday in the Reitz Union. The Women's Leadership Council sponsored the conference titled, "Women by Chance, Leaders by Choice," which drew 240 registered attendees. Students, community members and faculty who registered each chose three workshops to attend from the 29 offered. Topics included, "Walking the Walk: Leadership for Diverse Populations," "Ethical Leadership" and "So you want to be a woman leader at UF?" Keynote speaker Caridad Estevez-Lee, vice chairwoman on the Florida Commission of the Status of Women, emphasized service as a mark of leadership. "Great leaders aspire, they serve and they accept responsiblity," she said. A mentoring panel featuring six local female leaders, including Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan, was a new addition to the conference. The panel urged, women to pursue their goals and gain financial independence. The panel also emphasized the need for leaders to listen and serve. On p In "The Balancing Campus Act of the Modern American Woman: Managing Role Overload and Role Strain in a Time of Equality," FSU and Tallahassee Community College professor Jeanne O'Kon fought the idea women must "have it all together." O'Kon discussed dual marriages and how communication is the key to balancing work and family. "We are moving toward an age of equality, and both men and women need to understand what is fair and what is equitable," O'Kon said. Issues of equality were confronted in many presentations. In one workshop, "Privilege," attendees discussed problems women, nonwhite people and homosexual people confront at work and in society. "The door may be open, but that doesn't mean you're able to walk through it," UF economics junior Dwan Deleveaux said. UF professor of Arabic language and literature Aida A. Bamia presented the workshop, "Studying Abroad and Scholarships." She urged students to explore foreign cultures and educate themselves about other societies. "Education is the first step toward leadership, and women can impose themselves in the world only if they're educated," Bamia said. Theatre Strike Force, DANZA and a skit by three step-dancers from Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and one from Delta Delta Delta sorority entertained attendees during lunch. The skit humorously showed women can do anything men can -including step dancing. Sea tbelts contribute TRAFFIC, from page 1 he said. "Everybody must play their part." That "everybody" includes pedestrians as well, Troiano said. Early Wednesday morning, Gainesville High School student Kenya Wilson, 15, was killed by an oncoming car when she attempted to cross Southwest Archer Road. Later that same evening, a pickup truck struck and killed 75-year-old Virgil Perkey as he made his way across Southwest 13th Street, bringing total Gainesville traffic fatalities to four for the year so far, one more than the total for all of 2004. A simple way in which motorists can safeguard themselves is to buckle up. During the 2004 holiday season, 80 percent of those killed in vehicles equipped with seatbelts were not using them. Throughout the New Year's holiday period, this number increased to 90 percent. "The majority of these fatalities could be prevented by simply buckling up," Sheriff's Association President Bob Milner said. "We must drive home the point that Florida's citizens and visitors can assist law-enforcement agencies in curbing the increase in fatalities by buckling up and observing traffic laws." 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20, ALLIGATOR U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Controversial ending to step show THE BLACK STUDENT UNION ALSO HOSTED GREEK FEST. 62 KYLIE CRAIG and NEIL HUGHES Alligator Writers UF's chapter of Iota Phi Theta fraternity remained undefeated for the fourth consecutive year at Saturday's annual Invitational Step Show but not without controversy. Nmerican University's Kappa Alpha Psi was initially announced as the event's winner, but some judges and competing fraternities felt there was a time keeper's error at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center event, step show co-chairman Richard Belizaire said. "Supposedly, the Kappas still had a member of their step team still on the stage when the time went out, but our time person never saw a member still on stage," Belizaire said. While Kappa Alpha Psi will retain its $3,000 grand prize, the fraternity officially tied with Iota Phi Theta for second place as a result of the judging correction made after the show. The Invitational Step Show and Greek Fest both were held by the Black Stutdent Unica in celebration of Black History Mosh. 2 Dipping is a synchronized group dance that emphasizes rhythm with choreograped stomping and cane-stamping. Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, or NPHC, gathered on Reitz Union North Lawn during the day to celebrate Greek Fest, which director Deanna Kolbjornsen called a pep rally for Saturday night's show. Vibe Magazine, the U.S. Army -and Stomping on the Yard, all sponsors of the ALTERNATOR & STARTERS BATTERIES ia stI E 0 Os $ 040CHECK $5.00 bffa r4 year -DIscOunts .g kgii.a~g Vegetarian Men and Women Needed for a UF Nutrition Study If VoU are: vegetarian (including vegan) male or female 18-49 yr old healthy, non-smoking non-pregnant or nursing not taking prescription medication (oral contraceptives are ok) Il you are willing to: provide medical history information complete a dietary questionnaire have blood drawn once (following an overnight fast) Then you are eligible to participate in this study You will be paid $50 for completing the study Please call 392-1991 extension 273 for more information. step show, were present at the event. There was music, basketball hoops set up by the U.S. Army and a stage on the lawn. Kolbjornsen said a lot of people come from out of town for the step event so Greek Fest was put together to give them something to do while in Gainesville. While local step groups weren't the focus of the nighttime performance, they were given the chance to perform during the day on the North Lawn's temporary stage. "We want to give them the fina ncial support to take it to the next level. Our goal is to put these shows on steroids." Chris Crawford Stepping on the Yard's founder "This is something for our Greeks to be a part of,'[ Kolbjornsen said. "It's more to showcase the NPHC." Chris Crawford, Stomping on the Yard's founder, said the organization was there "to celebrate leadership, scholarship and showmanship among minority fraternities and sororities." Stomping on the Yard travels to different campuses to assist in the production of step shows. "We want to give them the financial support to take it to the next level," Crawford said. "Our goal is to put these shows on steroids." Crawford, who travels nationwide for step performances, said UF's show was the best he had seen all last year. Lohse Beeland, UF's director of student activities, said the event was put together for all UF students. "It's to share the history of stepping," Beeland said. "A lot of our non-black students don't know what it is." Kolbjornsen said attendees at Greek Fest caught "a little tease" of what was ahead for the nighttime event. The Invitational Step Show kicked off with a skit featuring Delta Delta Delta sorority member Chelsea Ewer with members of Alpha Phi Alpha, where members of the fraternity jokingly questioned Ewer's stepping abilities. The show was hosted by Black Entertainment Television's Chello, who poked fun at the predominantly black crowd by lip syncing singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton for what he called the "17 white people in attendance." "That wasn't only the white people singing," Chello exclaimed after hearing the crowd sing along. Iota Phi Theta performed last of the eight fraternities from across the nation, which each had 14 minutes to impress the panel of nine judges. Donning black suits with yellow ties, they provided a new twist on their -trademark human jump-rope, this time using two bodies instead of one, and finishing with a back flip. Adding to the danger, blindfolded members swung machetes as they performed choreographed dance moves, to the delight of the crowd. Howard University's Delta Sigma Theta was the night's winning sorority, with Alpha Kappa Alpha from Albany State University taking second place. The show was part of the Stepping on the Yard national tour, which will visit 15 universities this spring. We're B egging for people wo have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. 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Wa mottoemettt stils w ili honing tt tis Ndore ih.n twenty Ip ma y and sp c l interest camps ore lookig fPr instructor, actipite ditciWs consetorsa ntdmare U-flo tranuo Cstereds om one oen poiSt. Alt-, 'ot 'as,o" -f,, smn ^" b 0( y ruary 17,2005 am'3:00 pm ne Reitz Union Colonnade 392.1601 [R[[i n~b BRAKF d5 JA UDR EY HEPBURN F HSA hosts aid benefit By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer Itaulbee@aIigator.org Students at the Hispanic Student Association's "Love, Actually." picnic at Lake Wauburg celebrated Valentine's Day on Sunday while raising $220 for tsunami-relief efforts. The picnic's theme came from the 2003 movie "Love, Actually," in which the characters realize "love, actually, is all around." Student We wanted to Lif .show everybody that love comes in all different forms and relationships," HSA President Katrina Ruiz said. Other programs at the event also raised donations, bringing the total to $220, which Ruiz said will go to the American Red Cross. More than 150 students, representing each of the eight organizations under HSA's umbrella, showed up for the festivities. Each organization was awarded points for attendance and winning games. The group with the most points will receive a $100 cosponsorship from HSA,-Ruiz said. Ruiz and Vice President of Programs Jessica Klahr noted that the picnic was a chance for all the groups to come together. "One of our main focuses was to bring all the (Hispanic) cultures together," Klahr said.
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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Class f eds MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/class For Rent For Rent For Rent r Rent ',, Rent u dfursh furnished unfurnished unfurnished < unfurni shed ONE INA MILLIONI!t 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 LANDINGSHt 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 & elect & 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 Clothesl 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 Another Saturday night without a date? Read The Alligator. GATOR PLACE APTS 36C N 23 St. 2BR/ 1 BA 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 *QUIET, CLEAN, LOTS OF GREEN SPACE. Rustic 1BR apt. $325/mo. @1BR cottage $375/mo. Call 378-9220 or mobile 213-3901. 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 Reality Corp. REALTORS' www.watsonrent.com Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440. Full Service Sales 352-377-8899 gvillepm@watsonrealtycorp.com 4-20-71-2 CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL? Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK Residents get FREE parking.guaranteed You can't live any closer! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD! Avail NOW or AUGUST! 1BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735 HUGE floor plans! 2 Pools! 0 Pets Welcome! ** 335-7275 4-20-71-2. BIG CITY LIVING DOWNTOWN Stylish Studios, 1/1's, 2/2's, 3/3's Pool*Alarm*Pets Welcome Avail. Now/Fall: 338-0002 4-20-71-2 *SUN BAY APTSO OSome furnished avail* **Walk or Bike to Campus 00 1-1 $460/mo@02-1 $520/mo www.sunisland.info 000376-6720 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, ine water sewer, pest control & garbage. Sorry no pets allowed. Call 335-7066 335-7066. 4-20-71-2 Quiet! Convenience! Location! @ 1 BR $460 2BR $530 Beautiful pools/courtyards! Walk to UF! Pets Welcome! Now or August! 372-7555 4-20-71-2 SEPARATE FROM THE COMMON PLACE Luxury 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA W/D incl. *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 lv message 4-20-71-2 .."Fre"forA" 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 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 2! 750 Sq Ft, Patio, We love pets! Alarm*Pool*UF Parking*DW*Gym Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 LIVE EVERY 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 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 24-20-71-2 HOUSES and CONDOS All locations and price ranges If you are tired of apt life Go to www.maximumre.com or call 374 6905. 8-24-170-2 Leasing Now & Fall Large 2BR/1 BA $629, 3BR/2BA $855 Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org 4-20-71-2 I 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 Acce *n 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.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 Mint 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 Classif ieds.pg Continued on next page. How To Place A Classified Ad: In Person: Cash, Check, MC, or Visa The Alligator Office 1105 W. University Ave. M-F, 8am -4pm UF Bookstore at Reitz Union M -F, 8am -6pm, Sat. lOam -5pm By Mail: Use forms appearing weekly in The Alligator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC, Visa or checks only. By Phone: (352) 373-FIND Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY. M -F, 8am -4pm By Fax: (352) 376-4556 When Will Your Ad Run? Classified begin TWO WORKING DAYS after they are placed. Ads placed at the UF Bookstore may take THREE days to appear. Ads may run for any length of time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry, but there can be no refunds or credits for cancelled ads. Corrections and Cancellations: Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M -F, 8am -4pm. No refunds or credits can be diven. Alligator errors: Check your at the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAYTHE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY. Corrected ads will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not be further compensated. Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE NOON for the next day's paper. There will be a $2.00 charge for minor chances. 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, -This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through the type of advertising the, is know as "personal" or "connections" whether or not they actually appear under those classifications. We suggest that any reader who responds to that type of advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser befOe 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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.2, ALLIGATOR E MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005. For Rent FFor Rent A'F iFor Rent. For Rent For Rent a nll ried unurnished unfurnished unfurnished BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air, ishwasherceramic tile, private patio, pets rranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From 499 377-1633 2-25-38-2 *LIVE IN LUXURY* HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3 Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab Pets welcome*Private dog park Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801 -20-71-2 ree Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 00fiq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call Jow 372-9913 4-20-71-2 \mazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! )iscounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. 'lose to Santa Fe, UP & 1-75, 332-5070. 1-20-71-2 iOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 30 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, g screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 131-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. -20-71-2 Fotal Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent /C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn knowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by )ppt. Alamar. Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave. 73-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2 Jne BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but ias it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. 'all Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop >y 1215 NE 20th Ave. 2-14-35-2 Up to I month FREE rent! 20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts Avail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts, irdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223 trimarkProperties.com 4-20-71-2 \partments Available Now \ll Florida Areas; All Major US Cities browse our listing FREE NWW.SUBLET.COM l-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2 *2 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC, -20 ble March 1st $700/mo 375-8256 1-20-70-2 lave Roommates? tBR/2BA House $950 ')nly You? I BR/1 BA House $450 utitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 3o Close to Campus vai nom, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. 3400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 174-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 /2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. lBR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-, 423 or online at www.maximumre.com -15-95-2 'ET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. townowes. 2BR, privacy fence, modern apliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner, ,lease leave detailed message. $375-525/ no 331-2099 2-17-30-2 IHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some inits SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-3311099 2-17-30-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1908 NW lat Ave Located right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Call 352-376-4493 or visit -ww.theleasingconnection.com -31-59-2 3BR across from UF Avail Fall, From $385 per BR. .v 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 4-20-69-2 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSI!I 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 DOWNTOWN LOCATiONI 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 2-18-29-2 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 2-18-29-2 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 **1 BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL** NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint 2BRover 1100 sq ft 00 $650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sq ft 00 $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $300 off deposit 0 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/4BR -LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse, fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.58A only $850 4BR/39A only $1099 Close to UF in SW Beautiful/quiet 0 376-2507 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.TuringtonRealEstate.com 2-18-20-2 *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 -5:30, Sat 11-4 Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607 4-20-59-2 DUCKPOND AREA Cute 3BR/1 BA cent H/AC, fireplace, W/D hk-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.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 BIKE TO UF 3BR 2BA, carport, Washer/dryer, porch, pets considered, Avail now! $895/rent, 2222 SW 14th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 CUTE NW HOUSE! 2BR 1 BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, $750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 AVAIL AUG 1: 3bed/2bath house close to bus line. Tile floors, pets ok, wash/dry, fenced yafd 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 2-1410-2 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 MOST WANTED I 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 386871-7184 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 352-2195323 2-17-10-2 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 VILLAGE LOFTAPTS IBR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting Rent With Us Today, at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE Buy With Us Tomorrowl 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. Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals www.BosshardtPM.com Ask About Our Lucrative Tenant Rewards Program! 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse $750/mo 3BR/2BA Downtown $850/mo 5BR/2BA Walk to UF $995/mo Over 30+ Private Homes Available! Call Today: 371-2118 4-20-50-2 WALK TO UF! Studio apt 8 blocks to campus. Wood floors/ large windows. $395/mo Call 352-284-9610 Avail @ immediately! 2-18-10-2 .1 6 Q a) a)o 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/1 BA w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by lt, 303 SE 8th St then call 325-538-1310 2-16-5-2 L 0) L., SE Cn0 Eo c#)2 a Nathan Witter III Black Male (DOB 10/04/86); 6'00", 175 lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes Wanted for: Robbery, AL.ACHUA COU14TY CRIME STOPPERS Call (352) 372-STOP n
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MONDAY, FEBRUIJRY 14, 20050 ALLIGATOR,2 3 ReFntFr RentEa 1 Block from UF! 1BR and 2BR Apts Avail Now, Summer or Fall, See our list at www.merrillmana gement.net updated daily or call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 2-18-7-2 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 $825/mo. 406 NW 3rd Ave Avi Feb 352-219. 20.33 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 I block to Shands -Private loft condo 1020 sq ft, 1 BR, I 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 ONW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new wd ptn fir, Ig, open, good area $580-61002/2, patio, gate $510-515OSW, fancy 2BR near UF, Ig kit, sc pch, fenced, $545-5600Share 2BR $300-4500373-8310 2-18-6-2 DOWNTOWN IBR 1BA, CH/AC, water included, $415/rent 411 Sw 2nd Street #3 Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 SHORT TERM 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 2-18-5-2 2 BLOCKS TO STADIUM 1813 NW 2nd Ave. 1BR/1BA apt short or long term ok. $410 Call 335-4790 2-18-5-2 AVAILABLE NOW MILL RUN 2BR spacious apt. Pool, cent H/AC, DW, W/D hookups $500 335-4790 2-18-5-2 *8 BLOCKS TO UF* Big 2BR/1BA, W/D hkups. Island kitchen. Avail Now $500/mo 375-8256 4-20-43-2 1 BR/1 BA clean/spacious 750 sq ft apt. 5 min walk to UF/Shands. Pets negotiable. 2 units. Call 352-373-2324 2-22-7-2 Subleases Apartments Sublets & Roommates All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) VWW.SUBLETCOM 4-20-71-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE $350 for IBR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352318-5438 2-22-30-3 1BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free parking across from UF. Rent incl water, sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo. Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481 2-16-20-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included!l 2-27-3-3 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 thru Aug 2005. 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA @ Lexington Crossing. Female only. $430/ro, all Ind. 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 needed. call Jessica 367-4053 2-14-10-3 "Copyrighted Material ***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 TBR/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 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA apt furn, liv rm, kit, laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, bball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo incl elect, water, garbage, NO activity fees. 786-5549339 2-18-10-3 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 2BR downtown apt. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF, & Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351 2-22-10-3 FEB RENT FREE 1BR avail in 3BR/28A 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/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 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 from campus. High spd, DVR, util included.$300/ mo prvt ent. Call Dave 870-7726 extras. 215-3-3 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 ddp -can work deal. 219-1387 or 219-4755 2-17-5-3 BEST DEAL! REALLY! 1 BR/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 Ind. $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 THE EXCHANGE, Sublet available 3/1 thru 8/7 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA Ind cable, enet, utils ($35 towards elec) furn, LR, dining, laundry, patio. Paying $504 -Reduced to $350/mo. Call 407-620-9022 2-18-5-3 Syndicated Contet Roommates Available from Commercial News Providers" 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 UP. Old house charm with all amenities. Avail Now. $400 -up. 352-538-2181:Lv message. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils 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 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 Female roommate needed. Master BR w/pvt BAW/D, hi-speed web, $240/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-331-8446 lv. 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 2-145-4 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, avaialble immediately. 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 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, 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 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. 352-271-87112-17-5-4 1 BR/1 BA in clean, spacious 2400 sq ft home. 10 win to UP & Shands. W/D, garage & storage. Utils, cable, inet incl. $620/ma. Call 352373-2324 2-22-7-4 a lReal Estate i 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 Smpus. 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. i Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-1576 2-25-25-5 LIVE THE LUXURY OF LOFTS OASIS! Manhaftan/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.mattpricerealtor.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 3-7-15-5 Furnishings BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-3727490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6 BED -FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice $399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6 BED -King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 420-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-2071-6 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 bokes 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 unured in box. Sell $199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets $490Qn sets $89OSingle sets $390King sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6b Classifieds Continued on next page.
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24, ALLIGATOR U MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Furnishings For Sale Autos Wanted Help Wanted 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/furniture 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. 380909*92-14-2-6 Lazy Boy Beige $80, Desk WoodenBrown $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 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. 1 yr old. Like new. Large capacity. $200/each or $400/both. Will deliver. 3287273 2-18-5-6 61c0 mputers iA+Ubwvuter aliir W& Mk, & Ho & CAII 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 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 STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX? OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisia Beverage. 0 caleries, 0 sugar w/relaxing aphrodiciac herbs. Students using it nationwide. Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.com or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10 **ROSES** VALENTINE'S SPECIAL Visit us Feb 12-14 @ SW Archer Rd/ SW 34th St Amoco &lor 6900 NW 8th Ave (Newberry Shell Station across from Oaks Mall) $25/doz $15/l/2doz. Vases also. 352235-0033 2-14-6-10 Come see what's new! GCM thrift shops downtown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW 34th St. Get more bang for your $I New items daily Mon -Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10 DJ EFFECTS AMP RACK & CASE $50 OBO 352-246-6201 2-15-4-10 *G'ville Computer Repair Inc* 352flowers.com Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 Located across the street from UF NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20On University Avenue -1/2 blk E of FBS 71-7 in front of Baptist Student Center COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. 336-2089 Complete residential & commercial support, 2-14-1-10 networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 Motorcycles, Mopeds LAPTOP REPAIR Buy sell. Looking for quantity for parts. ** SCOOTELRS ** www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 SALES, SERVICE, PARTS "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. Network specialists www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 We buy computers and laptops 4-20-71-11 Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street Swamp Cycles 4-20-71-7 Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more! Prices from $450 with 1 yr warranty 534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823 www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 *NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS* Computer/Inlternet 35221 92980 New location now open 1901 NW 67th Place 4-20-66-7 352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com Best prices in Gainesville. Owned by Gator GATORNERD.COM grads. All models & directions avail on -computer/laptop repair website. 4-20-50-11 -networks, wireless, virus -we BEAT all prices! 1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 -home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 Must sell. $3300 OBO Tony 941-320-9520 2-18-6-11 Dell PC 2.2 Ghz processor,. 40 GB memory, cd rom & cd-rw drives, floppy drive, speakSCOOTER $250 ers, 17-inch monitor, 128 Mb RAM, excel-O lent condition $450 OBO .Call 846-5999 Needs some work-great investment 2-16-5-7 Priced to sell 386-212-7277 1-18-5-11 -E ectronics Autos DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-26*1 -8 $101 TV's; COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES! Police Seized! From $10! Info 800-7498128extM974. 3-7-20-8 a Bicycles NE4& USED BIKES FOR SALE Man .to choose from Best Prices in Townl SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL ORunning or not!l NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS Over 10 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987*4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSell*Trade 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 e Lowest Prices www.39thaveimports.com 4-20-71-1212 GATORIDES. 318-0813 93 Civic EX 2dr AT.$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 3.38-1999 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 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. 352378-3953 2-17-5-12 M1 Wanted LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD, DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13 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. 1 live in the Tower Rd area. 2-22-70-13 ** I WILL BUY YOUR.** Car, Truck, House or Furniture "FOR FAST CASH" Call Nowl 352-538-1690 3-8-20-13 Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving record, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Wll train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 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 Nrs: 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 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" 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 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)4-2070-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40-hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 .NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 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 locations in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the Ddepartment of Housing and Residence Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in his/her area of responsibilitiy, and supervise, develop, and direct 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 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 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 $ 2 79 5 Days, Meals. Parties, Taxes Party With Real World Celebr t es Panama eity $179 Daytona $159, Cancun $499 Ethics Award Winning Company! www.Spring~reakTroveIcom 1-800-678-6386
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 25 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted 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 $$ jobs avail NOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 NANNIES -MORNING SHIFT Several positions availabel for Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14 $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 0 $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 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! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com 2-21-20-14 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 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 2-2415-14 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 SHOWCASE YOUR APARTMENT PROPERTY IN TM ADVERTISING 376-4482 aigaitor TACO BELL -Now hiring Looking for bright, energetic workers for all shifts! Flexible scheduling and good starting pay. Apply today at 3408 SWArcher Road. 2-18-10-14 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 merk environment] Work around classes. All major melcome. 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 mith motivated middle & senior high youth, children, parents & volunteersn, lead/ conduct Sunday & Wednesday evening activities. Salaried position with benefits. (mid$30s). 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 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 Attn: Jim Wiliams -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. 2-15-5-14 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 needed, 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 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 $$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 he hard-working, reliable, NS. Reliable transportation. Drug tent required. hr@gleim.com www~gleim.com 2-16-5-14 FEDERAL AQUISITION 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. Competitve 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 217-5-14 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/iwk. Close to UF. Short Resume. Reply -PO Box 286 Gainesville 32602 2-17-5-14 The Honey Baked Ham Co & Cafe is now hiring PT positions. sales assoc Approx 18-24 hrs/wk M,WF. Sandwich prep workers.Approx 18-24 hrs.wk T,R,S. 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 Continued on next page.
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26 A LLATOi E MONDAV,'FEBUIkAY 14,2:005 Help Wanted Services Services Health Services Personbals Wish to hire a CAMBODIAN Language Tutor Please call 386-418-2099 evenings or southernrehab@yahoo.com 2-17-5-14 MARKETING INDEPENDENT -SALES REPS needed to market VOIP. No exp needed mill train Call 352-505-4948 or 866311-8735 2-18-5-14 Prestigious Trail's End Camp -Pennsylvania Summer Camp -Guaranteed Experience of a Lifetime; Limited openings for Sports Specialists, Crafts Specialists, Waterfront Counselors (Lake & Pool) and General Counselors, June 19th -August 14th. Gain practical experience working with kids. www. trailsendcampjobs.com. 2-14-1-14 SUMMER JOBS: Recreation Camp Counselors/summer recreation program 6/6/05 -7/29/05 for children ages 5-15. WSI/Lifeguard and Maintenance Aids (5/05 -9/05). Exp desirable. City of Plantation (West of Ft. Lauderdale) 400 NW 73 Ave., Plantation, FL 33317. Attn? Personnel or email: jtanghow@plantation.org 2-18-5-14 DRUG$ = PROFIT EARN WHILE YOU LEARN $400 BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY 800-404-9747 -ID#6535 www.globalpharmacygroup.com/6535 2-25-10-14 VALET PARKING Full time & Part time people wanted. Must be customer-oriented & dependable. Call Andy 1-888-463-1954 x 205 GOOD PAY! 2-18-5-14 PART TIME LEASING AGENT Apply in person Windmeadows Apts. 2712 SW 34th St. DFWP 4-20-44-14 Homework Coach wanted -busy family w/2 boys grades 6 & 8 need help w/completing their homework & orgnaization. After school Mon, Wed & Thurs, approx 2-3 hours each day. Pay $8 hour Cel[352-331-9775 -Tony. 2-18-5-14 OPUS CAFE -COFFEE BAR Work @ a fast-paced coffee bar near campus. Searching for a dependable student to worlk'etween 18-24 hrs/wk. Morning & afweekday shifts available. Call Tim @ 352-332-4577 for more info 2-16-3-14 DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED Part time/full time. Must have reliable car. Large vehicles preferred. For more info call 375-6122 ext 10 2-18-5-14 I Services ) AAASTORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x8 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-20-71-15 IMPORT AUTO 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 HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve memory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosis. Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPH, 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-I-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility Call for a free workout 339-2199 4-20-71-15 ** BELLY DANCE ** Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio For Fun & Fitne!s 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 Courses onlinedrivingschooLidrivesafely.com 4-20-71-15 Whipoorwill Farm: Stall and/or pasture board. 10 min W of UF off Archer Rd. CBS Barn 12x12 stalls on 27 shaded acres. Lighted arena, round pen, trails, tackroom. Owner on premises. 376-8792 4-20-71-15 SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM Quality Boarding 0 Lessons/English S Parties 0 Alachua County's oldest & finest horse farm 0 466-4060 4-20-71-15 ***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, grammar, coherent thought application, typing. Sliding scale. 24-hr svc. 374-7038 3-8-19-15 TERM PAPER HELP: Frustrated? Need Assistance? Help with research and writing? TOLL FREE 1-888-345-8295 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 3-2442-15 "Lifeguard Training** Red Cross certification includes CPR professional rescuer/first aid Classes start now 392-116 1x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu/cpr 4-4-49-15 ***TAEKWONDO*** 30 Day Trial Membership Free Men @ Women Children 352-375-0700 www.protkd.com 40-20-59-15 MOST IMPORTANT SKILL FOR LAW SCHOOL SUCCESS? Check out: lawsChOOlprepCOurse.COm 4-20-58-15 **AUTO MALL SERVICE DEPT** Complete Auto Service Imports & Domestics Cars & Trucks Discount for students. Call 352-380-0033 www.automailgainesville.com 4-20-56-15 **IMPROVE YOUR GRADES** No tutoring. Music stimulates brain. 3b minutes per day at home. Free consultation with professional. **istenez@sfcc.net 379-1981** 3-100-15 NEED A TUTOR? 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The Center is open 6 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to at least 7:00 p.m. See our website at teachingcenter@ufl.edu for schedule and subjects covered. 2-165-15 $$$ LEARN EBAY in 1 hour -no kidding! -Become an EBAY Pro, taught by a 6-year seller. Turn your stuff into easy cash! $50 for 1 hour tutorial -665-1180 2-23-10-15 M 1Health Services All Women's Health Center ABORTION Free Pregnancy Test RU-486 Available 378-9191 www.abortiongainesville.com 4-20-71-16 THE TRUE YOU! Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks Only $99! Gain muscle while yoaLose fat Groups forming now. 339-2199. 4-20-71-16 Sorts by Chris fichmrek 1. Who was the winning pitcher in the major leagues' first regular-scason game on the West Coast'? 2. Wno wan the first catcher to hit two grand slums is oto game'? 3. Who was the last player to lead the NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns all in the same season? 4. What two teams played in the last NCAA men's basketball championship game before the 45-second shot clock was introduced? 5. How many Stanley .Cups did defenseman Paul Coffey win in his career? 6. What three events did Czech distance runner Emil Zatopek win at the 1952 Olympics? 7. Three women golfers have won three majors in a single LPGA season. Name them. Answers 1. Ruben Gomez of the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles ODodgers on April 15, 1958. 2. Baltisore's Chris 1Hoiles in 1998. 3. Green Bay's Sterling Sharpe in 1992 (108 receptions, 1,461 yards, 13 TDs). 4. Villanova beat Georgetown in 1985. 5. Four -three in Edissonton (1984, 1985, 1987) and one in Pittsburgl (1991). 6. The 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon. 7. Babe Zaharias (1950), Mickey Wright (1961) and Pat Bradley (1986). rtS 2005 King F matures Synd. Ir. URGENT CARE/WALK-IN MEDICAL Students -No Appointment Needed! FIRST CARE OF GAINESVILLE 4881 NW 8th Ave #2, 373-2340 Most Ins Accepted, Hours M-F 8a-6p 4-2071-16 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ACNE withBlue Light Treatments for moderate acne. Call Dermatology Associates 352-332-4051 4-20-67-16 ABORTION/ABORTION by PILL (RU-486) IV sedation, Student Discount. Well Woman Care & Birth Control Bread & Roses Women's Health Ctr 352-372-1664. 4-20-71-16 Give yourself or your loved one a theraputic massage. Relax, reduce stress. Student discounts. Call Healing Hands. 336-6933 License #'s. MA0026544, MM11563 2-177-16 0 1 Ty pin g Servcs SAME DAY SERVICE: transcription, typing, apps. Desktop pub: brochures, newsletters, flyers, ads, logos. Resume service -17 yrs exp. -24 hr turnaround. New phone #Connie 271-2677 2-22-25-17 Pe rso nal s Anonymous HIV Antibody Testing Alachua County Health Dept. Call 334-7960 for app't (optional $20 fee) 20 (U 0 E1) =a IM SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES University Opticians 300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480. 4-20-71-18 GUNSI GUNSI GUNS! 1800 Gun Inventory Over 500 handguns in stock Buy, Sell, Trade or Repair. Reloading Supplies 466-3340 Harry Beckwith, Gun Dealer 8mi. South of G'ville on 441 4-20-71-18 *Family Chiropractic* Since 1977. Two blocks from U.F. 373-7070 4-20-71-18 FLASHBACKS PAYS CASH FOR CLOTHES. We buy 10-5, M-Sat. Open to shop til 6. WE ALSO BUY HOUSEHOLD ITEM. 211 W Univ Ave 375-3752. 4-20-71-18 VEGETARIAN? Try BOOK LOVER'S CAFE Inside Books, Inc. 505 NW 13 St. 10-9 384-0090 4-20-71-18 Long Distance on Your Dorm Phone. $0.029/mis (800)330-6897 (Promo Code: 6782200) www.tel3advantage.com/index.as px?AgentNumber=678220 -2-17-5-18 Friends don't let friends be driven home by drunk drivers L. 0) (I) 0 0 0 I.lll 0f '3v, 6 E
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-MONDAY, FEBRUARY,14; 2005 ALLIGATOR, 27 Connections I Event Notices) Entertainmnent Entertainment falEntertainment Want to make a connection? Place your ad FREE CLAST WORKSHOP WALDO FARMER & FLEA MARKET here to look for someone to share a comThe Teaching Center is offering workshops Every Sat & Sun -Hw 301 mon interest with or for your true love on the CLAST math, essay and ELS. Math .& .u f Hwy 301 sessions on 2/15 & 2/17, from 7-9pm. English i mn tram Gainesville 468-2255. White male, 50, would like to hear from a session on 2/16 from 5-7pm. Workshops are 4-2_-71-21-_ woman to be my friend, lover, soulmate, who free, but you must call 392-2010 to register knows how to love a good man. Reply to 100 and learn room location. 2-15-6-20 FIRST STRIKE PAINTBALL NE 8th Ave Apt 306, Gainesville, FL 32601 Airball, Speedball, Forts on 27 acres 2-16-6-19 $600 Group Fundraiser Call for the best group rates! 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28, ALLIGATOR E MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005 M EN'S BASKETBALL HOPme swe''-et for Hmumphrey By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@alligator.org KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -As sophomore Lee Humphrey lugged his gear toward UF's team bus, the always-smiling, ever-humble reserve guard took about five steps from the visiting locker room before meetingg a wave of cheers. ,k horde of fans, many clad in Volunteer orange, clogged Thompson-Boling Arena's exit to greet the fellow Tennessean. "Good job going to Florida and not Tennessee," one voice yelled. Humphrey just smiled. It was a slightly different reaction than the one the Maryville, Tenn., native received when he came off the bench in the first half of UF's 84-73 win against the Volunteers. *Amid the smattering of applause, a stark reminder of where the locals believed the Rocky Top Gator's allegiance should lie rang out. "Traitor," one fan screamed. Humphrey shook it off, providing a spark off the bench by hitting a 3-point basket that twice bounced off the rim and backboard before tying the game at 28. "I don't know how that ball went in," said Humphrey with a laugh. W h i I e i, Humphrey didn't have a career game, finishing with 8 points and a steal in 15 minutes, he admitHumphrey ted it was more m e m o r a b I e than most. "There were a lot of hometown folks here that were pulling for us," Humphrey said. "So it's really exciting playing for them." Humphrey's folks in attendance included his high school coaches, his -parents, sitting in the arena's VIP area known as Millionaire's Row, and his sister, Rachael, whose presence the sophomore especially appreciated. "It was fun to throw her a smile or two," Humphrey said. Though Humphrey's numbers won't earn him MVP honors, perhaps his greatest contributions can't be discerned from any stats sheet. On defense, Humphrey blanketed Tennessee guard Chris Lofton, holding the freshman to 8 points. Lofton had burned the Gators for 22 points in an overtime win on Jan. 19. According to Coach Billy Donovan, that's just the type of modest contribution typical of Humphrey. Donovan specifically praised Humphrey for his positive attitude after returning to a reserve role following junior Matt Walsh's recovery from a severe ankle sprain. "Lee is one of the most unselfish guys I've ever coached," Donovan said. "You talk about a guy that's a joy to coach -it's him." Qualifying to run for a position in Student Government Election: February 11, Room 287 Reitz Union February 14, Room 287 Reitz Union February 15, Room 123 Reitz Union (Bryan Lounge) 9:00 am -5:00 pm Student Body Elections: March 15 and 16, 2005 Runoff (if necessary): Student ovement March 22 and 23, 2005 602 MVVV'VVVVVVVVVVV-VVVVV FF E d4 GRE GWAT LSAT MCAT DAT OAT PCAT 0o., Take a free practice test with Kaplan and Poo.: find out how you'll score before Test Day! Feb 19 Feb 20 SATURDAY SUNDAY GRE MCAT LSAT DAT GMAT PCAT OAT* UF'S Florida GymRoom 220 @ 10am *OAT will be held at The Kaplan Center @ 409 SW 2nd Ave Call or visit us online today to register! 1-800-KAP-TEST 4 kaptest.com Test Prep and Admissions es ames are register trademarks of their respective owners. LAAA AAAAAAA AAAA"A Open 24 Hours Weekdays If your roommate is having more fun than you, give us a call, And you can start tonight at our Newberry Road location. Remember, It's never too late to exercise, and if you're not completely comfortable after using our centers 3 times per week for 21 days, we'll give you your money back. Members only offer 1000p.m. Call 377-4955 For A Free Workout 4820 Newberry Rd. GHFC.com Moss makes comeback BASKETBALL, from page 32 Brewer pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds while scoring 9 points, while Humphrey, raised about 20 miles away in Maryville, Tenn., treated his high school coaches in attendance with 8 points and a steal ir 15 minutes. Even junior forward Adrian Moss contributed, surprisingly returning from a month-long departure for 2 points in 3 minutes. During the week leading to the game, Donovan said Moss wouldn't play. But following the win, Donovan said the junior, who has missed 10 games this season with a back injury, was cleared to play by team doctors on Thursday. Donovan sent Moss into the game with 3 minutes, 48 seconds remaining in the first half and again with 3:18 left in the game. "I've been playing against Brandon since maybe middle school," said Moss of the fellow Houston native. "So we all know each other pretty well." After taking a 41-36 halftime lead, the Gators fell behind by as many as 3 points in the second half and were ahead by only 2 points with less than five minutes remaining. But Lee utilized some physical play inside to establish a gameending 11-4 run for the Gators. "Coming into this arena, you've got to know it's going to be a dogfight physically," Lee said. "I'd say it's the most physical game of the year. We really needed that one, and it's a big victory toward the tournament."
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 29 Freshman Reed wins all-around I THE GATORS DEFEATED AUBURN 196.525-194.00. By DAN TREAT Alligator Writer dtreat@alligator.org For everything that went right for the No. 6 UF gymnastics team Friday night, the. one thing that didn't may be most important. While the Gators (8-2, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 15 Auburn (2-4, 1-4 SEC) by a healthy 196.525-194.00 tally, senior Orley" Szmuch went down with yet another ankle injury during her dismount off of the balance beam. Initially diagnosed as a sprain by trainers, it will be re-evaluated before Coach Rhonda Faehn will commit to any kind of timetable for her return. "I think it's a sprain," Faehn said. "We won't know exactly until there is some time until they get it re-evaluated. "I don't want to guesstimate, but sprains generally last a few weeks." Szmuch's injury put a damper on a night where UF was thoroughly dominant, winning all four events with scores of at least 49 and earning at least a share of every individual title. Freshman Ashley Reed had the best night of her young career, winning the all-around title with the highest score for a UF individual this season at 39.375. In addition, she shared the uneven bars and balance beam titles at 9.85 on both. Her finest turn, however, came when she was the first to compete after Szmuch's fall. They haven't been able to experience the feeling of everybody putting it together and having so much fun out there. That's what their talk was about, and that was our goal tonight. And they did that." Rhonda Faehn UF gymnastics coach UF had been forced to count a fall the prior week against Georgia, and one false move could create a similar situation. Except Reed didn't know what the situation was. "Orley falling, I didn't even see because I wasn't paying attention," Reed said. "I was focused, and after falling last week I really just wanted to come back and hit my routine and do the best I could for everybody, because I felt like I had let the team down last week." Her performance earned her a share of the event title -with Samantha Lutz and Auburn's Julie Dwyer. Reed also tied with Szmuch for the uneven bars title, and Szmuch also finished in a three-way tie with Katie Rue and Breanne King for the vault win. Savannah Evans scored a 9.875 to win the floor exercise for the second time in three weeks. The Gators held a gymnastsonly team meeting this week, and the theme of that meeting could be summed up in three words: no more excuses. On Friday night, it looked like the team got that message loud and clear. "They haven't been able to experience the feeling of everybody putting it together and having so much fun out there," Faehn said. "That's what their talk was about, and that was our goal tonight. And they did that. "In the huddle at the end, Chantelle [Tousek] said, 'Now this is what it feels like. This is what it's supposed to feel like every time." The Gators will try to experience that same feeling next Friday, when they travel to Fayetteville to face Arkansas. Arkansas is ranked No. 12 in the country. Sophomore Samantha Lutz tied with teammate Ashley Reed to take the beam title Friday night against Auburn. Showcase your experiences and leadership to over fifty employers at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) career events. All UF students invited! The CALS Career Alumni Panel is an opportunity to meet employers and alumnus one-on-one the evening before the Expo. The first 50 students to arrive at the CALS Alumni Career Panel will receive free business cards for the Expo the following day. The CALS Career Expo is an opportunity for employers and students to meet, explore career and internship opportunities, and network. Be sure to bring your UF Gatori ID. CALS Alumni Career Panel CALS Career Expo February 15, 2005 are welcome February 16, 2005 Reitz Union, to attend! Reitz Union, Rooms 361, 362, 363 Grand Ballroom University of Florida University of Florida 600 PM -/ Rcitiorn o00 AA -00 P\/ 7:00 PM -. Career Panel Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association For more information: -Www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo cvite1li@ufl.edu Showcase your experiences and leadership to over fifty employers at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) career events. All UF students invited! The CALS Career Alumni Panel is an opportunity to meet employers and alumnus
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30, ALLIGATOR E MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 MEN'S TENNIS Previously perfect Gators fall at hands of Illinois By NATASHA WEINSTEIN Alligator Writer nweinstein@alligator.org Saturday's meeting with Illinois was a match of firsts for the UF men's tennis team. It was the team's first indoor competition, first time facing a top-five team and first loss. The No. 3 Gators left the Atkins Tennis Center with an end to their four-match win streak after falling to fifth-ranked Illinois 7-0. "We played hard and fought well, but I didn't think we played well and some weakness were exposed," Coach Andy Jackson said. "We do have a weakness indoors, but we knew the match was going to be indoors and we scheduled it that way" Illinois began to dominate in doubles play, earning a win against UF's Hamid Mirzadeh and Chris Brandi. The Illini secured the point with a 9-7 win against Ryan Sherry and Jordan Dolberg. This loss was the first for the duo, who have played at the bottom of the lineup in all five matches. Illinois' presence as an experienced indoor team on a 35 game winning streak was apparent as the match transitioned to singles play. "The final score was 7-0 but there was no point that we weren't competitive." I Andy Jackson UF men's tennis coach Freshman Kevin Anderson earned the second point for the Illini, after defeating UF freshman Greg Ouellette 6-4, 6-3. The Illird won the overall match after wins against Vladimir Obradovic, 7-6 (4), 6-3 and against Dolberg 6-4, 7-6. "The final score was 7-0 but there was no point that we weren't competitive," Jackson said. "We are capable of beating those top teams if we can make some progress. We have good players who work hard and we're going to improve; it's just a question of how quickly we can do it. But I can guarantee we are going to make progress." The Gators won't have much time for growth before the ITA Team Indoor Championships on Thursday. The team departs for Chicago on Tuesday and will face No. 23 Harvard in the first round. McArthur makes college debut viatt Marriott / Aiiigator stan Infielder Justin Tordi tags out Charleston Southern's Alan Bontya in Saturday's win over the Buccaneers. UF took two out of three in the series, winning on Sunday 15-6. BASEBALL, from page 32 defensive debacle seen on Friday. The Buccaneers (2-5) scored four runs without getting a hit past the pitcher's mound. Charleston Southern center fielder Jay Reynolds led off with a strikeout, but reached first on a wild pitch from Ball. Freshman catcher Keith Stewart then laid down a bunt to the third base side, but UF third baseman Brandon McArthur made an errant throw past first base. Reynolds scored on the throw, followed by Stewart, who was able to round the bases when UF second baseman Adam Davis' throw home was off-target. Second baseman Drew Glosse safely bunted when McArthur's throw to first was late. Pinch hitter Adam Brown followed with another bunt and advanced to.second on the second error by McArthur. Brad Woods loaded the bases when his bunt back to pitcher Ball was fielded. Grosse was forced back to third. Buccaneers senior Jordan Haar then hit a grounder to UF shortstop Justin Tordi, who threw to Davis at second for an out, scoring Grosse. "We're going to have to get a lot better, there's no question about that," said UF coach Pat McMahon. "After that inning, Bryan did a great job of throwing the ball in the strike zone and focusing." "Charleston Southern is a' veteran ball club. They use the short game very well," McMahon said. "Coach [Jason] Murray knows our system and does a great job with his team." Murray was a volunteer assistant coach at UF in 2002 during McMahon's first season in Gainesville. The Gators (2-1) blew the game out of reach in the seventh inning, posting seven runs highlighted by sophomore first baseman Matt LaPorta's first hit of the season. LaPorta sent a 2-2 pitch into the leftfield bleachers, putting UF up 15-4. IANNINGS, from page 32 ence between Meyer and Zook. Zook told one Alligator reporter his job was a joke last year. Meyer also singled the Alligator out Friday night, but on a bit more positive -note, saying he was an open door for the Alligator -anything for the students. Why would Meyer do that? If you ask Zook, he'd pfobably say we're just a bunch of lowly students who-can barely complete sentences. But that is Meyer's point -students. With Meyer, they matter. We matter. With Zook, it never seemed like it. It's refreshing to see a coach embracing a whole university. You almost get the feeling that this is how things should be. How did Meyer get started being involved on campus? "Why I did it at Utah and why I did it at Bowling Green is getting them to the games," Meyer said. "Obviously, you don't have to do that here; they're coming." I remember reading that 92 percent of all students got football tickets last year. Something tells me that a lot more will want them this year. Open-minded person seeking supportive hand to hold. Join me for Same-Sex Hand Holding Day, Feb 16 & 17 inTurlington Plaza think about your heart. American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE \,6trf66n ng o-gs Q(eyw ator Sponsored by: University of Florida Student Health Care Center/Student Mental Health Services
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 31 UF struggles, steals MSU win By MICHAEL MAURINO Alligator Writer mmaurino@allgator.org This late in the season, it doesn't matter how the games are won. The UF women's basketball team may be telling themselves just that after Sunday's game. The Gators (14-10, 5-6 Southeastern Conference) defeated Mississippi State 67-56 for their second consecutive win. But the outcome could have easily been a. tremendous collapse for U. Leading at halftime 35-17, UF struggled to start the second half. Stretching the lead to 22, MSU (14-9, 3-7 SEC) found holes in the Gators' defense, driving to the hoop with ease. By the 6:29 mark, the Bulldogs trailed UF by only 1 point. Coach Carolyn Peck said her team needed to get back to its first-half mentality, but with such a large lead only two things could happen. "Either the intensity is going to maintain, or you're going to lose that a little. bit," Peck said. "What I wanted our team il to continue to do is to stay focused the way that we got up 22 and not let up." But that was as close as the Gators would allow MSU to come. With UP likeMorehead ly needing to win out to reach the postseason, senior Tashia Morehead turned the game around. She scored UF's next 9 points and kept the Gators' NCAA Tournament hopes alive for another week. Morehead was nearly perfect, as she led all scorers with 19 points on nine-of-ten shooting. She also added five rebounds and two assists. Morehead gave her teammates credit for her performance and revealed she felt some pressure with the ball in her hands and MSU holding the momentum. "To be honest, I was a little nervous," she said. "But I was looking at open shots and I had to take them." Junior Bernice Mosby again joined Morehead as a leading scorer. Mosby collected her seventh double-double of .the season, recording 17 points and 16 rebounds. On the night, UF shot 48 percent to MSU's 34 percent and outrebounded the Bulldogs 47-29. UF could relate to what MSU had to come back from in the second half. Several times this season, the Gators fought back from second-half deficits only to lose on an opponent's late rally. Peck said that she reminded her players that a loss could end UF's postseason hopes. "It wasn't a matter of 'we have to win,"' Peck said. "It was more of 'we have been on the dther side,' as far as coming from behind, 20 points down. Knowing that .that was the thing that we just did not want to happen." The Gators are off Thursday and will play No. 21 Vanderbilt at home on Sunday: V Matt Marriott/ Alligator Staff UF senior diver Zach Wilcox jumps en route to taking a bronze medal in the Southeastern Conference Diving Championships on Sunday. Wilcox and Vitor Assuncao gave the Gators 58 points. Diving seniors seize medals By BRIAN STEELE Alligator Writer Just like a switch, the pressure has changed. The UF divers have done their part. Now the pressure is on the swimmers. The moment they have been working towards all season will begin in two days as the swimmers hit the pool for their turn at the Southeastern Conference championship. However, UF can feel slightly more at ease after the diving team put in a solid effort this weekend. With two of the three competing divers for the Gators being seniors, the coaching staff knew what to expect from them. Yet, that is not all that they received. "It was probably [the divers'] best performances in conference," diving coach Donnie Craine said. "Vitor [Assuncaoj exceeded expectations. This experience should help him. He's found out how good he could possibly be." While Assuncao may only be a sophomore, it was still the senior duo of Nicole Bolt and Zach Wilcox that ended their final home meets with medals. In the one-meter springboard, Bolt climbed up two spots after finishing fourth in the preliminaries, and notched the silver medal with a score of 280.30, 16.10 points behind gold-medalist Taryn Ignacio from Kentucky. The next day, Wilcox added to UF's medals with a bronze finish on the platform with a total score of 533.75. I would tell [the swimmers] to remember the emotions they felt when Zach hit a dive today. Put that energy into every swim they have." Donnie Craine UF diving coach Overall, Bolt scored 33 points for the women, placing them in seventh place. Wilcox and Assuncao contributed 58 points, good for fifth place. With the focus on the swimming part of the championship round, Craine wants the swimmers to remember the emotions the divers have set a precedent for and to continue that on into the week of competition. "I would tell [the swimmers] to remember the emotions they felt when Zach hit a dive today," he said. "Put that energy into every swim they have." Even though the focus may be shifted now, there is still no Isregard for what the three competing divers were able to accomplish this weekend. "I think one or two little things were not perfect, but we did much of what we expected," he said. "This weekend makes the divers think that they have as good of a chance as anybody at NCAA's." As Bolt and Wilcox made their home farewells, it was not without support. As Craine points out, the support was given between both the divers and the home crowd. "Home-pool advantage helped us a lot," he said. SOFTBALL Fighting Irish prove too much for Gators in final game By WILLIS JACOBSON tournament's opening day. "We scored in big bunches, which is poor of a perf-rmance as we've had sin Alligator Writer "When you're seeing it, you're seeing a nice thing; I don't know if we've ever can remember." Although they spent two weeks waiting to finally play within the friendly confines of their home stadium, the No. 19 Gators (11-1) spent most of the weekend making sure that not many balls stayed there. After hitting only one home run in their first seven games, the UF offense exploded for five deep balls en route to a secondplace finish in the GRU Classic. The Gators dropped their first game of the year in the tournament's championship game, losing 4-2 to Notre Dame (3-2). Junior left-fielder Lindsey Cameron led the sudden UF power surge, going 5 for 7 with 3 home runs and 5 RBIs on the it," Cameron said. "I just felt really confident and comfortable in the box .I definitely felt like I was in a zone." Cameron's trio of home runs on the day matched her total from all of last year and gave her 16 for her career. She is now tied for second all-time on the UF home run list. All was not great for the Gators over the weekend, however. They were forced to come from behind in wins against South Florida (5-5) and Coastal Carolina (3-6), in which they were held scoreless for a combined nine innings, before finally falling to the Fighting Irish in the title game. scored seven runs in one inning before but .it's kind of like what's happening with our defense right now," Coach Karen Johns said. "Our mental approach isn't consistent from [innings] one through seven right now; we're kind of hitting some highs and lows and that's what we've got to avoid." The Gators also committed six total errors in the tournament, including four in a 5-2 win against Coastal Carolina. "I was obviously very frustrated with our defense," Johns said. "I felt that was as ce I Despite the loss, Johns said that the Gators did show some positive signs that they can build on for the future. "I like the way that we competed and I liked the way that we stayed in cckgrol the whole way through, we didn't really panic," Johns said. "I felt some really great unity, great karma coming from the group." "We just really have to get back and work on some mechanical things." The Gators will travel to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the UiLV Tournament. Their first game will be Friday against No. 1 California.
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S pos MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/sports Gators bounce back By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@aligator.org KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -When the Gators returned to the friendlier confines of Gainesville following their Tuesday loss at No. 5 Kentucky, something about the 3point defeat stung slightly worse than any in years past. "We felt like ve had Kentucky," junior guard Matt Walsh said. "We felt like if we wanted to win games like that, we need to change some things." Frustrated with late-game turnovers and miscommunication against the Wildcats, the Gators' Big Three of Walsh, junior guard Anthony Roberson and senior forward David Lee called for a, players-only team meeting. Review of the game tape stressed the importance of five players being in tune with one another at all times. hi a key co erence road game against Termessee on Saturday, it appeared the message stuck, as the Gators (15-6, 7-3 Southeastern Conference) turned a teetertotter game into an 84-73 retributive victory -UF's first at the Volunteers' ThompsonBoling Arena since 2002. "It feels good," Walsh said of his first win in Knoxville. "But I'm not going to open the champagne over it." Walsh finished -with a game-high 23 points and went 4-for-5 from 3-point range. Roberson, who came into the game averaging a league-best 18.4 points per game, scored 16, and Lee had a season-high 21 poifs coupled with 12 rebounds for his sev enth double-double of the season. The Gators are now 8-1 when each of the Big Three reach double digits in scoring. But for Walsh, some of UF's supporting cast was just as vital. "I think everybody showed that they re. ally cared about the team and they wanted to win," Walsh said of his team's response. Tennessee natives Corey Brewer and Lee Humphrey turned the Volumteer-orange crowd blue with treasonous outings. By TIM CASEY Alligator Writer tcasey@alligator.org The mood in the UF dugout covered the emotional spectrum this weekend. It went from optimistic to sullen, frustrated to anguished, anxious to relieved and eager to satisfied. Against visiting Charleston Southern, the Gators (2-1) dropped their home and season opener Friday night 5-4 in 11 innings. On Saturday, they were on the opposite end of a one-run game, winning 3-2. UF took the series' rubber game yesterday in the fashion most expected to see, winning 15-6. Senior Jeff Corsaletti led the charge by matching his career high of 6 RBI, and missed hitting a triple to complete the cycle. He hit a three-run home run to.right field in the second inning and stole a base in a 3-for-4 performance that was seen by 2,086 fans. "We wanted to get out of the chutes early and put it on them today," Corsaletti said. "We were very, very disappointed on Friday. We were embarrassed to lose that opener. We know if we play our game, and don't press, we'll be successful." Junior Bryan Ball faced only three batters in four of his six iniings, allowing three hits while matching his career-best strikeout total with seven. Ball (1-0) allowed one earned run in the winning decision. "It's good to see our bats waking up and get a series under ours belts," Ball said. "We have a lot of work to do." In the top of the third inning, the game almost reverted to the SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 30 against Vols L10 E C E E ~-O -E%%M (D a a a NCAA Men's Basketball North Carolina Connecticut NFPro Bowl NFC AFC 77 70 27 38 Men's Basketball -SEC East 1. Kentucky 10-0 2. UF 7-3 3. South Carolina 5-5 4. Vanderbilt 4-6 5. Tennessee 4-7 E 1995: The No. 14 UF women's basketball team was upset at the University of New Orleans. The Gators were lucky, as only 168 people were in attendance to witness the debacle. NCAA Men's Basketball : Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse ESPN, 7 p.m. *NCAA Men's Basketball: Kansas vs. Texas Tech ESPN, 9 p.m. New coach, new attitude, better system atch out for Urban Meyer. You may be seeing him a bit more in the coming months. Starting today, he'll be seemingly .everywhere. From baseball games to fraternity and sorority houses, he'll be there. "I've been involved with college athletics a long time and being a part of the student body is a big part," Meyer said Friday night after throwing out the first pitch of the UF baseball season. "My wife is that way, I'm that way and my kids are that way. You're going to see us at a lot of events." Ahh, the stuIan Fisher dent body. Meyer Extra lannings wants to put the ifisher@alligator.org student back in the term "student-athlete." Anyone can talk a big game, but Meyer is doing it. He has four meetings scheduled for today. What a Valentine's bay. "People think I'm nuts Meyer said. "Not many coaches do that, but I think that's part of the fun." It's probably true that not many coaches get so involved in this day and age. However, I remember a certain UF coach paying a fraternity a visit just last semester. Let's compare. The Zooker goes to Pi Kappa Phi and allegedly gets into a heated argument with some members. Meyer wants to meet them and get to know them. Meyer wanted to give the program a complete 180, some players said on his first day. (Actually, one said a complete 360, but that would put the program right where it was -another 8-win season.) Now I see the 180-degree differSEE IANNINGS, PAGE 30 SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 28 After opener upset, UF finishes big 7 -7 -----,
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