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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 102


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005


Impact election



support dwindles


Candidates

switch parties

By BRIDGET CAREY
Alligator Writer
bcarey@alligator.org

Several vocal supporters of the
Impact Party suddenly and collec-
tively withdrew from active cam-
paigning and electioneering Tuesday
afternoon, leaving the party's
presidential candidate Dennis Ngin
shocked, he said.
"It disheartened me, to say the
least," Ngin said.
Those who have swiftly changed
their party affiliation to what they
call a "neutral" state include former
Student Body treasurer candidate
Elda Auxiliaire, who said she
dropped out of the race because of "a
personal thing."
"I would not be serving the stu-
dent body as I know it needed to be
served," Auxiliaire said.
She said she was not pressured,
nor approached by anyone telling
her not to run. Auxiliaire added that
now she will remain neutral for the
rest 6f the election in order to avoid
swaying any student.


A back-up plan was formulated
early Tuesday morning, when Ngin
said he had a hunch that Auxiliaire
may drop out. Student Sen. Michelle
Lightboume gathered the 300 signa-
tures and other paperwork neces-
sary at the last minute Tuesday and
has met qualifications to run. And
although she submitted the paper-
work, neither she nor Ngin would
return calls to
confirm whether
she would pursue"
the position in the
Spring Student
Government elec-
tion.
"I have all faith
Ngin
in all parties,"
Auxiliaire said about the future of
Impact's bruised election season.
But a lack of faith, Student Senate
Pro Tempore Diane Kassim said, is
the cause for students silencing their
once-vocal support for Impact.
"Everybody doesn't have the
same faith anymore," Kassim said.
As a former Access Party member,
Kassim said she hasn't yet decided
who she will support in the election.
But she made it clear she believed
Ngin is qualified and said, "I support
him in the election 110 percent."
The majority of those who have
SEE IMPACT, PAGE 4


Accent's two chairwomen lament female SG roles


.E ONLY TWO WOMEN HELD
THE JOB IN 35 YEARS.

By MEGAN SEERY
Alligatdr Staff Writer
mseery@alligator.org

Two women have chaired the
nation's largest student-run speak-
ers bureau in the agency's more
than 35-year history.
Accent is a top Student
Government agency with a budget


of more than $360,000, so its chair-
person is one of the most impor-
tant appointments a Student Body
president can make.
"It was a huge deal when I
was appointed," said Terri Pepper
Gavulic, who became the first
chairwoman of Accent in 1977. "It
had been controlled by the frater-
nities for many years."
Thirteen of the past 16 Accent
leaders are members of Alpha
Epsilon Pi Fraternity.
Gavulic, a member of Alpha


.Epsilon Phi Sorority, said she
became involved while she was
a little sister for Tau Epsilon Phi
Fraternity, or
Stude .nt TEP, which held
Gen many Accent
positions at the
time.
"A TEP mentored me, and I
worked really hard," Gavulic said.
"Being a woman leader at that
time was significant."
Her appointment was contest-
ed, but it was because of SG poli-


tics and not her gender, she said.
"The fact that a lot of women
weren't involved wasn't mali-
cious," Gavulic said. "It was just
the times back then."
Marilyn Stem Emas, who was
appointed chairwoman in 1980,
was the second and last woman to
hold the position.
"Those of us who were women
leaders at the time felt very strong-
ly that it was a part of our job to
pave the way for women and
break down barriers," Emas said.


"We made changes so women
would have doors open to them."
Blame shouldn't solely be di-
rected at fraternities, because all
student groups must reach across
organizational lines, she said.
"No one group should be able
to have longtime control over SG,"
Emas said. "We made changes to
benefit all students on that cam-
pus."
Female students benefit greatly
SEE ACCENT, PAGE 8


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during UF's 90-
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Horford blocked
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A proposition to require home-
less locals to carry identification
cards was raised at a meeting of
the ad hoc committee on homeless
concerns Wednesday.
The committee, a temporary
coalition of community members
and city officials, discussed the IDs
as a way to keep others from taking
advantage of meals offered to the
homeless by.local groups.
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free meals it can serve from 75 to
130. A.i entity that would pro-
vide meals could issue the cards.
Also mentioned was revok-
ing the IDs for criminal convic-
tion as an alternative to jail time.
Without the ID, a homeless local
would not receive food from the
soup kitchen for a period of time
or until visiting a counselor.

IVETTE MENDEZ

Forces join for Spring safety
Wednesday, representatives
of UPD and many other local
agencies were available on the
Reitz Union North Lawn for
questions regarding safety issues
during Spring Break this year.
"UPD thought it would be
important to take care of stu-
dents before they leave," spokes-
man Joe Sharkey said.
Lt. Doc Luckie from UPD's
Community Services Division
said approximately 5,000
students passed through the
"gauntlet" of police vehicles and
tabling officers with an hour re-
maining in the event.
As announcer, Luckie gave
away prizes with the intent to
inform students about "healthy
choices and wise decisions."
Luckie said his main concern
was drinking and driving.
SASO's Tramel Brown spoke
about Beat the Heat, a program
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 0 ALLIGATOR, 3


City and UF officials work to expand Depot Avenue


By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
Limited travel space along Depot Avenue has prompted
Gainesville and UF officials to expand the road.
The plan underway to reconstruct the avenue and
provide a more efficient thoroughfare from the university
through Gainesville stemmed from the city.
"The idea really is to make Depot Avenue a much more
important east-west corridor," Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
said.
She said with new apartment construction and the new
Alachua County Criminal Courthouse, the city wanted a


street that would function as mixed-use
able to handle many types of vehicles.
The downtown area has many job cen-
ters that need to connect with UF.
"It's on the list of our priority projects,"
Hanrahan said.
The wider street will provide for
greater student involvement in down-
town businesses and be better suited for
Hanrahan not only automobiles but also walking
and biking.
A series of projects to renovate the area, including the re-
construction of Depot Avenue, has been on the city's agenda
since 1996, Director of Public Works Teresa Scott said.


Both the city and UF will benefit from the changes the
city is bringing to the student-populated area, Scott said.
A request for state and federal
funding to begin the reconstruction of
Gainesville City Depot Avenue will be on Gainesville's
ommlssion 2006 federal and state agendas.
Students living along Depot Avenue
will have to adjust to temporary inconveniences while the
roads are being developed.
"Road construction is a pain while it's going on, but it's
better in the long run," Hanrahan said..
Another project, begun in 2004, is the conversion of land
around the avenue to create the Depot Stormwater Park,
which will become a public recreation area.


Murder trial gets delay


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Questions arise

about counsel
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org

The man accused of murdering an
SFCC student reconsidered his earli-
er waiver of counsel moments before
his trial was set to begin Monday.
After a brief discussion between
Judge Aymer "Buck" Curtin, Ralph
Fayson. II and state prosecutors
James Colaw and Tim Browning,
Fayson's former lawyer James
Connor was reinstated.
"I think that in retrospect, Mr.
Fayson regrets that decision now,"
Connor said just before requesting a
continuance for the trial.
Wary of creating grounds for a
future appeal, Curtin granted the
delay, citing that Connor had not
had sufficient time to contact and
interview witnesses.
State Attorney's Office spokesman
Spencer Mann said Wednesday's
events were "frustrating but not sur-.


prising." This is the third time the
case has been delayed due to defense
issues, Mann said.
Although Mann said the prosecu-
tion is dedicated to protecting the
integrity of the trial and is wary of
making the case an appellate issue,
the continuance presented a number
of problems, including the costs of
flying in state witnesses and the
"emotional roller-coaster" experi-
enced by the victim's family.
"I think that in retrospect, Mr.
Fayson regrets that decision
now."
James Connor
Fayson's former lawyer

Fayson, 33, has been charged with
the first-degree murder of Crystal
Lachaun Grant, 22, in May.
Her body was found in her Fox
Hollow apartment with a stab
wound to her neck inflicted by a
steak knife, according to Gainesville
Police reports.
If convicted, Fayson could face
life in prison without parole.


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Slating for SG elections causes party headaches


Several parties leave race


By BRIDGET CAREY and
STEPHEN MAGRUDER
Alligator Writers
All candidates for Student
Government offices attended
their first mandatory meeting
Wednesday, just hours after qualify-
ing and slating officially ended.
The meeting, headed by SG
Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye,
briefed candidates on election laws.
Slating ended at 5 p,m. Tuesday,
and four parties turned in lists of
slated candidates: Gator, Impact,
Progress and Voice.
As of press time Wednesday,
Gator slated 45 senatorial candi-
dates out of a possible 46.
Chomp the Vote Executive
Director Jared Hemandez, who an-
nounced his candidacy for Student
Senate as an independent last week,
is listed as the Gator Party's candi-
date to represent the law school in
the Student Senate.
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plied to run with his party.
He pointed out that although it
was one of the most "amazing" ex-
periences, dealing with so many ap-
plicants was "one of the most [hor-
rifying] experiences I've been in."
Impact slated 41, Progress slated
31, and Voice slated 18 candidates.
"It's not a full ticket, but I think
it's going to be a strong ticket,"
said MacKenzie
Students Mritz, Progress
Government presidential can-
didate.
He said the Access Party did not
run a full slate of candidates last
Spring, but still managed to win.
Including executive candidates,
about 145 students are slated to run.
Though the meeting took less
than 15 minutes, candidates slated
either with a party or as an indepen-
dent were required to attend or turn
in an excused absence form.
At least 50 -submitted absence
forms to Blye before the meeting.
Blye also read off the names of
candidates who were ineligible.


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Ineligible candidates have until
noon on Feb. 25 to rectify the situa-
tion, or else they may be replaced by
someone else who slated with their
chosen party.
Registered parties must submit
a weekly report of all expenditures
to the Supervisor of Elections office,
as well as daily reports during the
week of elections.
Impact's vice presidential candi-
date Robert Mack was listed as an
ineligible candidate, which he at-
tributed to paperwork errors:
"I've been having problems with
my transcript," Mack said.
He added that his sister, Sen.
Stephanie Mack, had similar prob-
lems with slating eligibility last year
due to an address problem.
The meeting's slate lists showed
a much smaller number of reg-
istered parties. The list, once as
high as 12, now shows four parties
making concerted efforts to run
candidates.
Mad Hatters, Strike Force and
Block parties withdrew from the
race Tuesday afternoon..
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been vocal to the Alligator about
retracting their active support of
Impact have been black students,
but Kassim said, from what she
understands, these are the indi-
viduals' actions and not represen-
tative of "the black community."
Andre Samuels, who has held
prominent positions in SG since
at least 2003 and is a Florida Blue
Key member, had been an Impact
spokesmen until Tuesday.
He said his leaving the party
was "pretty much a good-bye" to
SG, and that before students vote,
"Everybody should do what their
heart is telling them to do."
When asked what his heart
told him to do, Samuels sat in
prolonged silence and responded,
"I don't know."
UF student Alicia Phillip
helped in the Spring and Fall elec-
tions with the Access Party and
until recently, was an Impact sup-


porter. Phillip approached Ngin to
suggest dropping out of the race
due to concerns for his personal
and financial well-being in the
campaign following the loss of his
treasurer candidate, she said.
"I still wish Dennis the best
of luck," Phillip said. She added
she, too, would be neutral in this
election, despite her history of
involvement in SG campaigns
and Cabinet. She said the reason
for her neutrality was-due to her
impending graduation.
Ngin said that beginning
around. 3 p.m. Tuesday, students
began to withdraw their Impact
slating applications and then
switched to the Gator Party two
hours before slating interviews
were due to end.
Auxiliaire said she told Ngin
the news of her decision to with-
draw "as early as I could." But
exactly when, neither Ngin nor
Auxiliaire would disclose.
"This has been a- very testing
election," Ngin said.


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Students lobby at Capitol


Holding hands to take a stand
UF LGBT Affairs Director Tamara Cohen peels stickers for Jason
Freshly and Piramno Rosetta. Freshly, Rosetta and many other stu-
dents joined hands in Turlington Plaza on Wednesday in an effort to
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UF tries to tackle booze


SA RECENT SURVEY FOUND 73
PERCENT OF UNDERAGE STU-
DENTS AT UF DRINK.

By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
.eyehle@alligator.org

UF may need to take a more active ap-
proach in punishing students arrested for
alcohol offenses off-campus, city and uni-
versity officials said Wednesday.
"If students want to go binge drinking,
they go off campus," said Student Sen.
Jason Lutin, who was at the meeting to
represent Student Government. "Students
view the law and the university as separate
entities."
Enforcement issues such as this will be
further researched by one of three com-
mittees formed at a meeting Wednesday
that was facilitated by Laurie Davidson,
associate director of the Center for College
Health and Safety.
The meeting was the latest response to
student alcohol abuse after a UF survey
showed 50 percent of students surveyed
binge drink and 73 percent of underage
students drink. Last month, UF President
Bernie Machen took the first step when he
prohibited Coors Light from advertising
at an upcoming concert at the Stephen C.
O'Connell Center.
Davidson was brought in to help of-
ficials organize a way to change contrib-
uting environmental factors, such as easy
underage access to alcohol and aggressive


marketing.
Davidson led participants through a
two-hour discussion that ended in the
formation of three committees with univer-
sity, city and student members.
In addition to the "enforcement" com-
mittee, another committee will focus on
the access and aggressive advertising of
alcohol, and a third will study how the
community's culture affects alcohol abuse.
The committees will eventually make
recommendations, and the
Student university will act accordingly,
Life said Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice
president for Student Affairs.
But Alachua County Sheriff Steve
Oelrich said the problem needs to be dealt
with now, not later.
"We've been dealing with this for a long
time," he said. "I'm much more interested
in action than in having three or four meet-
ings."
Many officials at the meeting agreed
that Gainesville's historic reputation as a
college town has bred an alcoholic culture.
UF student David Duncan, who works
as a resident assistant and will be chairman
of the committee on culture, said that he
wants to shift the "perception that there's
nothing to do in Gainesville because that's
not actually true."
Officials should focus more on these
cultural aspects than on enforcement, City
Commissioner Tony Domenech said.
"My fear is this, and I've always had
this fear, is we're going to try to legislate
behavior," he said.


By JAMES VANLANDINGHAM
Alligator Staff Writer
jvanl@alligator.org

TALLAHASSEE-Preserving
Bright Futures scholarships
and keeping a lid on tuition
increases were the goals of
a delegation of UF students
Wednesday who met With key
state lawmakers.
Together with student
leaders from around the
state and the Florida Student
Association, UF Student Body
President Jamal Sowell, also
the FSA vice president, took
his message to Lt. Gov. Toni
Jennings, House Speaker
Allan Bense and Sen. Ken
Pruitt (R-Port St. Lucie) who
will become Senate President
in 2007.
Sowell said membership
in FSA, which UF withdrew
from in 2002 but rejoined in
2004 as part of the Access
Party platform, was a vital
part of his success in forward-
ing the student agenda;.
"Being in FSA shows state
lawmakers a united front of
students, and it's a crucial
part of us getting the access
we need to make our case
to these leaders," he said.
"Before, when we were not
part of FSA, we were isolated,


and FSA was made less effec-
tive. But now students from
around the state can come
together and collaborate in
advancing our priorities in
the legislature."
State Rep. Will Kendrick
(D-Carrabelle) said he ad-
mired the students' work
and thought
it would
be a good
!' -- ., budgetary
: year for stu-
dents.
"We have
an extra few
Sowell free dollars
this year, so
I'd feel that Bright Futures
should be safe for the near
future," he said.
USF Student Body
President Bijal Chhadra
went further, suggesting that
Bright Futures scholarships
should be safe for at least the
next four years.
"Sen. Pruitt has really been
a champion of Bright Futures
*over the years, and I think
with him in line to lead the
Senate, Bright Futures should
be in good shape through his
time in office," he said.
Pruitt received a lifetime
service award Wednesday
evening for his work on be'-


By DAVID COHEN
Alligator Writer
dcohen@alligator.org

The price was right for a, UF student
who took a free trip to California and
ended up on stage with Bob Barker.
The episode featuring food and re-
source economics senior Ronnie Simmons'
Jan. 20 exploits on the CBS show "The Price
Is Right" aired Wednesday.
"We were surprised that he got called
up," said Scott Johnson, also a food and
resource economics senior. "We were sur-
prised that he won. We had a blast. It was
the best experience."
Simmons and Johnson were two of 16
ambassadors for the College of Agricultural
and Life Sciences attending the an-
nual National Agricultural Ambassador
Conference three weeks ago in San Luis
Obispo, Calif., and decided to have some
fun by attending a taping of the show.
UF alumnus Rich Fields, the show's
new announcer who took over for Rod
Roddy after a lengthy trial period at the
end of which he was hand-picked by host
Bob Barker, saw the group dressed in Gator
gear and called Simmons down to be a
participant.
Simmons said Fields "totally related to
the Gator connection."
Simmons ultimately won the Showcase
Showdown, as well as a Kawasaki off-road
motorcycle, a $4,000 baby bed, an $1,800
necklace and earned the title Honorary
Announcer for the Day.


half of Florida students and
the Bright Futures program,
which he helped to create in
1997 and has supported ever
since.
In early 2004, he embarked
on a round-the-state bus tour
to drum up support for pre-
serving the program, which
remains popular but grows
more expensive each year,
prompting criticism from
conservative lawmakers.
Rep. Adam Hasner (R-
Delray Beach) and Sen. David
Aronberg (D-Greenacres) also
received distinguished ser-
vice awards at the banquet.
Nick larossi, a lobbyist
hired by Student Government
to represent UF in Tallahassee,
said another issue he and the
UF student delegation were
working on is to limit annual
tuition increases and keep
college education affordable
in Florida.
"There's always a lot
of tension as to who pays
what in the State University
-System," he said. "More and
more, they're trying to push
that burden onto students,
but we have to make sure that
Florida students always have
access to higher education to
keep bright Florida students
in-state."


"It's really random is what it is,"
Simmons said. "I won on the sixth bid,
which was the last. I was one of the first
to be called up and the last one to win. I
-was extremely excited... It was a great ex-
perience. The camaraderie on that show is
really great."
Simmons attributed his success to the
price recommendations of his fellow am-
bassadors and "two random ladies" sitting
in the front row, to whom he gave a "big
hug" after winning.
"We were surprised that [Sim-
mons] got called up. We were
surprised that he won. We had
a blast. It was the best experi-
ence."
Scott Johnson
UF senior


Simmons was also one of three contes-
tants called up on stage before the show
began taping to compete in an announcing
contest. He did his best impression of the
line made famous by the show when he
told Chris Vitelli, the ambassadors' adviser,
to "come on down."
Vitelli had gone on the trip a few years
ago and also won prizes on the show.
Simmons said he probably will trade
in the Kawasaki motorcycle for a four-
wheeler. He is considering auctioning his
other winnings on eBay.


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6, ALLIGATOR M THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,,2005 r

Editorial


Accent access

SG unfairly restricts high

position to fraternity men
A t some point, politicians have to ask themselves how
far they can take things before they'll get caught.
This time, the numbers speak for themselves:
16 Accent speakers bureau chairmen, 13 of whom were
Alpha Epsilon Pi members.
16 Accent chairmen, 16 of whom were members of some
fraternity.
16 Accent chairmen, zero of whom were women.
There just might be a pattern here.
It's no secret that the Greek system holds far more sway in
Student Government than their percentage of the student body
would suggest, but this is just ridiculous.
Student Body President Jamal Sowell, who won office on the
perceived strength of his commitment to access for all students,
supported an AEPi member, David Buchalter, to be Accent
chairman. He claimed this appointment truly was access for all
students, because AEPi supported the Innovate Party instead of
his own Access Party.
Sorry but pandering to the desires of the established institu-
tion is far from offering equal access.
On the other hand, it's not hard to imagine a newly-elected
Sowell asking for a recommendation from Buchalter's prede-
cessor also an AEPi member who surely would have en-
dorsed a "brother" over some.random student politician.
AEPi members would have us believe they simply have a
tradition of producing well-qualified candidates.
If they really do have a secret to electoral success, they could
make enough money to host a lifetime of keg parties if they
pawned it off on national politicians.
- Or maybe there's just something in the water at the fraternity
house.
But for the moment, let's assume it is correct that AEPi mem-
bers are the only qualified candidates who are applying. This
still would not mean everything was OK.
If SG is reduced to finding good candidates in a single frater-
nity house, they need to look harder.
Keeping things "in the family" doesn't work for the gene
pool, and it doesn't work for SG either. If there is no competition
and no influx of new ideas, the system will stagnate.
This is indicative of the problem of political back-patting in
the system as a whole. If the students who know about these
positions are Greek, and the decision-makers are their Greek
friends, what chance does anyone else have?
The problem starts early in the system. Because elections are
dominated by Greek parties, non-Greek students find it hard to
be elected to Student Senate or otherwise start out in SG.
With this happening, it's no surprise that the majority of
qualified candidates for higher SG office are Greeks. If you
don't provide equal access at the ground level, it's only going
to be worse at the top.
But if truly opening up to everyone is too big of a leap for SG
right now, why not at least be politically correct in their unfair
restriction of government offices?
There are plenty of sororities out there who are just as experi-
enced in SG as the fraternities. Surely there's no reason why one
of them can't break the 24-year-and-counting female drought at
the top Accent position.
It has to start somewhere.
Hopefully, some day, SG will realize why the phrase, "If you
want a representative government, you have to have a govern-
ment that is representative of the people," is not redundant.


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Opinionated professors can go too far


ne of the most important purposes of the univer-
sity system is to expose students' minds to the
most important debates of the day and encourage
critical thinking on those issues. To represent these issues
objectively, it takes earnest professors who can stand at
the center of the debate and present balanced arguments.
Naturally, during this exchange, the professors'athoughts
on the issues discussed will likely percolate out. But at
what point has a professor taken this too far? At what
point does he or she cease to be a teacher and start to be
a preacher?
There's been much fuss on this subject lately at the
University of Colorado. It centers around a guy named
Ward Churchill, head of the department of ethnic stud-
ies, who wrote a paper after Sept. 11, 2001, titled "Some
People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens."
In it, he called the workers at the World Tiade Center
"Little Eichmanns" and argued that they got what was
coming to them. "Little EichTnanns" is a reference to
Adolph Eichmann, who masterminded the logistics of the
Holocaust. Churchill insinuated in a later interview that
it might take several tragedies similar to Sept. 11.to bring
people around to his point of view..
Opponents argue Churchill is insane, a waste of tax-
payers' money and that he should be fired. Churchill's
supporters argue that he is a tenured professor exercising
his free speech and that firing him would set a danger-
ous precedent of censorship (see Jason Levitt's column
in Monday's Alligator.) There have been allegations that
he misquoted and misrepresented sources for a paper on
genocide and that further evidence has shown Churchill is
not an American Indian despite his claims to that effect,
which he may have used to gain employment as a profes-
sor of ethnic studies.
So, Churchill is nutty how does this affect the lives of
the UF student body? What if Churchill is not an isolated


S nut but instead is simply the most
malignant tumor in an intellec-
.* ftual cancer of American academia?
,c3 Paul Campos, a professor of law at
the University of Colorado, said,
"One of the many ironies of this
Jay Stannard scandal that threatens to undermine
Reader's Advocate academic freedom is that it couldn't
advocate@alligator.org have happened if those who de-
cided to hire, tenure and promote
Churchill had taken advantage- of
academic freedom themselves."
Now should be the time to ask ourselves if UF has a selec-
tion process robust enough to put the right people in teach-
ing and research positions. This is not a simple process; a
good teacher should make his or her students feel somewhat
uncomfortable. I know differential equations and organic
chemistry both made me feel like my head would implode,
but I'm a better person for taking the classes.
What should a student do, though, if he or she feels that
a professor has crossed the line? If a professor is preaching
instead of teaching, you' can start by lodging a complaint
with the university Ombudsmen by visiting http://
www.ombudsman.ufl.edu or e-mailing thoward@ufl.edi.
However, it's a personal belief of mine that the cure for
false speech is not censorship but more speech. To do this,
for example, write in to your friendly neighborhood advo-
cate at the Alligator so he can publicize your plight. I can
be reached at advocate@alligator.org or'on AOL Instant
Messenger as ufadvocate.
A robust dialogue on the issue of academic bias might
hurt now, but it's necessary to uphold the high principles
upon which the American university system has been
founded.
Jay Stannard is an industrial and systems engineer-
ing junior and readers' advocate at the Alligator.


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Letters to the Editor
Parties' actions don't Inspire confidence
Editor Campaign violations are inex-
cusable, especially by those parties that
previously have been involved in Student
Government. There was a huge stack of elec-
tion timelines in the SG Office which blatantly
said "February 14,2005 Financial Information
Due by 5 PM 751.0." This is more than
enough notice; Supervisor of Elections Ali
Blye, a student like the rest of us, is not respon-
sible for calling every party and independent
candidate to remind them of each due date.
Impact Party member Andre Samuels said his
party has no expenses to report so how are
there hundreds of professionally copied fliers
and the Web site www.impactuf.com (which
was registered on Feb. 1)? A party with the
current Student Body treasurer as a candidate


should have someone who knows how to file
an expense report.
Each party should make every attempt to
comply with the regulations. The parties are
asking us, the student body, to trust them with
our millions of dollars of A&S fees. If they
can't follow simple rules, why should we be-
lieve they can take on this responsibility?
The newly elected Elections Commission
needs to take a stand and reprimand and
fine, if possible all parties that are in viola-
tion of the election code, from missing reports
to illegal fliers posted on campus. How else
can SG hope to persuade students elections
are more than just selecting who gets a snazzy
resume?
Zachery Jacobson
5EG


Republicans Ignore advances in society
Editor: Allison Cullin's haughty rant
about the inclusiveness of Howard Dean's
policies is a cear indicator of ho,w out of touch
Republicans are with the progress our nation
has made. She asserts that by courting non-
voters, who she implies are useless during
election cycles, the Democratic Party will con-
tinue to lose ground. However, her assertions
go against the very fabric of the American
democratic spirit. Our country is founded on
the principles of uniting our population in
progress towards the future: Not only have we
been a leader in setting the standard for civil
liberties globally, but we also have achieved
the status of a superpower through our lead-
ing technologies and industries. I stress that
all of this only is possible because of a united


society and policies of inclusiveness, from
Franklin Roosevelt's programs that helped
pull the working class from the brink of star-
vation to Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society
and War on Poverty. These programs reached
out to all people in an effort to unite our soci-
ety. Without reaching out to all sections of our
population, we would not be where we are to-
day. By making assertions that advocate sepa-
ration from an alienated part of society, Cullin
is calling for a policy of domestic isolationism .
that could put to ruin everything our govern-
ment has done to unite our population.
We must embrace all people, both voter
and non-voter, if we are to continue the noble
ideals we have worked so hard to achieve.
John Bukowski
3EG


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LOCAL COURTS

Arguments begin in trial


By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org


Prosecutors painted, a tableau that included
a drug deal gone bad, a car crash into a city
commissioner's house and a friend caught in
the crossfire, making Wednesday's beginning to
the double-homicide trial of Willie Hudson seem
like the setup for a detective novel.
The scenario to be unraveled by a jury this
week may prove fittingly convoluted.
At the proceeding, witnesses said victim
Kevin Harris was at a friend's house on July 2,
2003, when he climbed into a silver Buick Riviera
with second victim John Adkins. Prosecutors al-
lege Hudson was in the vehicle's backseat, un-
beknownst to Harris. Although the windows of
the car were tinted, prosecutors noted that the
vehicle's subsequent violent rocking suggested
a struggle took place before the car sped down
the road.
However, a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun
fired from the vehicle's backseat, not an erratic
driver, ultimately killed Harris and Adkins, said
William Hamilton, medical examiner for the
Eighth Judicial Circuit Court.
After being shot in the back of the head,
Adkins lost control of the vehicle, which plowed
into City Commissioner Craig Lowe's porch, sit-
uated at 1034 NE 5th Ave., according to reports.
Hudson returned to an apartment owned by
Adkins later that night "anxious" and "scared,"
said witness Jacqueline Jennings, whom Adkins
had paid $100 for a ride from Lake Wales to
Gainesville the day before he and Harris were
killed.
Adkins left his own car in Lake Wales with
the intention of borrowing Hudson's silver Buick
Riviera to complete a drug transaction once he
reached Gainesville, prosecuting attorney
Geoffrey Fleck said in his opening statement.
Jennings, 22, and Adkins arrived at the
Madison Pointe apartment Adkins shared with
girlfriend Olivia Laborde at. around 1:30 a.m. on
July 2, 2003, Jennings said.
Hudson drove up at approximately 10 a.m.
and later left with Adkins in Hudson's car,
Jennings said.
When Hudson returned, he had a gash on his .
face as well as cuts and small spatters of blood on


his clothing, Jennings said.
"He looked like he had been in a fight or
something," she said.
Hudson said he and Adkins were robbed and
instructed Jennings to call the police. Meanwhile,
he took a shower and changed out of his soiled
clothes, Jennings said.
Police recovered a green towel from the scene
that tested positive for DNA traces of Harris' and
Adkins' blood, prosecutors said.
In his cross-examination of Jennings, defense
attorney Stephen Bernstein asked if she had
taken a shower after Hudson.
"I'm not going to get in no shower that was
nasty the way it looked in there," Jennings said.
"At first he was praying and stuff and
telling God he didn't mean to...I asked
him what he was going to do with his
clothes, and he said he was going'to
burn them because 'In a situation like
this, you have to."'
Jacqueline Jennings
witness

There was blood mixed with water on the
floor, she said.
Hudson asked others to find out what hap-
pened to Adkins, who had been taken to an area
hospital in critical condition. He died shortly
after being admitted.
Jennings and Hudson then drove back to
Lake Wales in'Jennings' car, she said.
Jennings said she asked Hudson what really
happened between he and Adkins.
"At first he was praying and stuff and telling
God he didn't mean to...I asked him what he
was going to do with his clothes, and he said he
was going to burn them because 'In a situation
like this, you have to,'" she said.
But Bernstein, who began his opening state-
ment with the phrase, "Lies, more lies and an al-
ibi," stressed that Jennings, a 5-time felon, has a
history of lying, even under oath at a September
2003 grand jury hearing regarding Hucdon's
case.


By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org

The party was at Voodoo
Lounge on Wednesday the
Democratic Party at least.
. The Alachua County Young
Democrats forum featured seven
of the nine City Commission can-
didates for the March 29 election,
none of whom are Republicans.
"We didn't think they'd want
to come," ACYD President Jeanna
Mastrodicasa said.
But before tackling the serious
issues, Mastrodicasa polled the
candidates on their favorite movie,
musician and television show.


At-Large incumbent Rick Bryant
enjoys Elton John, while District
2 candidate Grant Thrall watches
"American Chopper."
One topic that dominated was
the proposed GRU plant.
However, instead of offering his
stance, Mike Belle said "we need to
cut how much energy we use."
Also discussed was the creation
of more jobs.
"Everything in Gainesville is
going up, except the wages," said
candidate Diyonne McGraw.
At-Large hopeful Gabriel
Kaimowitz called himself "fun."
"I will not win if the media
makes this election boring,"
Kaimowitz said.


Bureau courts diverse speakers


ACCENT, from page 1

by participating in SG, she said.
"Skills I was able to learn as a student
in Accent have taught me how to be a suc-
cessful professional," Emas said. "Strong
professional women can say that they
learned from their SG experiences."
Accent Chairman David Buchalter
said he has no bearing on SG's past, but
has worked in his capacity to improve
relationships with all student organiza-
tions, especially multicultural groups.
"Accerit makes every effort to bring
talented and diverse speakers," Buchalter
said. "We've done over 20 co-sponsor-
ships this year."
The bureau has co-sponsored events
with the Dominican Student Association,
Islam on Campus, Black History Month,
Women's History Month and the
Disability Affairs Cabinet this year, he


said.
Nikki Fried, Student Body president
during the 2002 2003 academic year,
said she has been impressed by the
women speakers Accent has brought to
campus.
"We've had Janet Reno, Madeleine
Albright, Maya Angelou," she said. "I
could go on and on."
And women leaders need to play their
part in pursuing SG positions, she said.
"I was the third woman to be elected
president in UF history," Fried said. "It
would be a travesty to wait another 15
years to see another woman or minority
Student Body president."
"We haven't been at UF for dozens
of years," Student Body President Jamal
Sowell said.
'My own president didn't support
me," Sowell said, noting then-Student
Body president Kyle Jones supported his
competition, the Innovate Party. "I broke
away from the norm."


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set Lp in front it the -taige
The .econd-l'.ve sofa l-iating i'i.:-_iL
tlhiost w\ho preferred a more ticmited e,>-
pL rience, as well ia comh>,rt
Ke-:-in H-ariil-. a totUndlne menleber
of the Apartment Poets served as MC
tor the night and -.pent nmi.s t ot hus time
dropping occ-asional loke- and ,.creech-
inm, varn!us- lines toom 'it Raimnng
Men t, gett volultteers to loo0en up and


Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff
An "exhale" poet recites angry lines about political corruption and pop culture at
Poetic Pandelirium at The Orange & Brew on Thursday, Feb. 3.


share their poems. vith '
the aLud!enuce
It -iL 'want a chtep date.
come on out to the-.- events
Hatiia, -said with a -arcastnc
chuckle
The event as veli a- the van-
oLi open Imic night-. and musical
acts throughout the \. eck i- tree
and open to the public.
Harris, w-ho \va- w earig a
black t--hirt s-porting the letters
"APT." on the ront and "Poet
on the back broke the i:ce b\
reciting an original poem before
al vone elke.
Hi-. poem. titled Fantas
WXlhisper. set tlhe tone for the
night, ,.hich waj-. filled ith
poem- of loVe, hurt and oppres-

Poet after poet .huffled on
-tage to share intinate scripture-.
Aith tlth audience looking out
into the darkness of the room
while random munt.i played in
the background and stage lights
shined behind them
About halti'a\ through, sev-
en poets both trom the sponsor-
inig group-. collaborated ,in stage
to texture the debut ot "Justice,"
a pa--sionate piect written trom
the point ot ie-, ot each of the
multicuLturallv diverse perfonm-
ers
Standing in foinmation. the\
s-imultaneoushI recited the
poem I s well a. broke oft trom
the pact to deliver their
ow1n words. irto one of
the three microphone-s
oil ';-tage
if p'etit- titled
'College is Bitch and
"Angr\ Black Wonian does
not entice \ou to coime out on a Thursda\
e' enin.g future events might be right up
\c iu a lle,
RUB, hich sponsors entertainment
on campus throughout the year, ha-s
multiple ev ents coming soon.
On Feb. 24, the Local Bre\\ musical
showcase \which vill be teaturin. local
band- at the cottee-serving venue. iill
begin at 8 p m.
Other future events include dinner,
performance and book signing by a tor-
mer heroin-addicted poet and no\ list in
March, as rwell as Country Wetern Night
in April.


Poetic I5tfice


B13 ARLYN HERNANDEZ


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10, ALLIGATOR I THURSDAY, FEBRUARY17; 2005


ON CAMPUS

Whirling Dervishes to bring Sufi traditions to stage


BY COLIN MCCANDLESS
Avenue writer
The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi will perform their Mevlevi
Ritual Dance or Sema, at the Phillips Center for the Performing
Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The dance, part of the Sufi religious order, consists of several
stages of music and twirling movements each representing dif-
ferent aspects of the faith. The Sema commemorates the teach-
ings and writings of the great 13th century mystical poet, spiri-
tual master and philosopher Mevlana Jalaladdeen Rumi.
A dervish, or apprentice, in relation to the Sufi order, means
learning a profession that will provide eternal livelihood.
The Mevlevi order originated in Rumi's home of Konya,


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Anatolia, (modem-day Turkey), then part of the Seljuk Empire.
Rumi was born in 1207 at Balkh in present-day Afghanistan, but
his family moved to Turkey to flee the invading Mongols, accord-
ing to www.ruminights.com.
The Sufi order Rumi founded is steeped in the Islam tradi-
tion, and its doctrine focuses on divine love, tolerance, worship
of God, community and personal development. Rumi's mes-
sage of peace, love and tolerance draws followers today world-
wide and has been embraced by Muslims and non-Muslims
alike.
The ultimate goal of Sufism is to reach Allah through attain-
ment of maturity and perfection, and the Whirling Dervishes
program demonstrates one way of achieving this spiritual en-
lightenment. The Mevlevi Sufi tradition has been celebrated in






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the West during the 20th century and is preserved in contempo
rary cultural ways such as the dance of the Whirling Dervishe,
of Rumi, who are touring universities in the southeastern Unitec
States.
The Whirling Dervishes are sponsored by local and non-profi
organizations, and the Gainesville show comes to the Phillipi
Center on behalf of the Silk Road Club, whose group mission i,
to foster inter-cultural and religious dialogue and understand
ing through creative collaborations like the Rumi performance
Tickets for Tuesday's show range from $21 to $36 and are avail-
able at www.ticketmaster.com or the Phillips Center.
For more information on the Whirling Dervishes o:
Rumi call the Phillips Center Box Office at 392-2787, or visi'
www.ruminights.com.


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Barbecue


David's Real Pit BBQ
Voted #1 in Gainesville and listed
in "Where the Locals Eat" as best
place in Gainesville for Ribs &
BBQ. David's says come on in
for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Adult size portions for adult size
appetites. David's caters to the
Gators. Open 7am-9pm Mon-Sat,
8am-9pm Sun. We are located
at 5121-A NW 39th Ave. (352)
373-2002. David's BBQ delivers
the best BBQ anywhere in
Gainesville with Gatorfood.com


Bistro

Bistro 1245
Gourmet food at student prices!
Large selection of wines starting
at $9.99. Wine tasting Wed &
Fri 4-8pm. 3 tastes only $4.95.
Open llain-llpm Sun-Thurs
and til midnight Fri & Sat.

Mildred's Big City Food
"The restaurant to take Mom
and Dad." Gainesville's most
awarded. Fresh food menu
changes nitely: Seafood, steak,
duck, chicken, lamb, rabbit, crab
cakes, etc. See our chef on TV20-
ABC Fri. 5:30pm. Reservations
recommended. 3445 W.
University Ave. 377-1711.


Casual


706
Serving California Mediter-
ranean Cuisine. Live Jazz
on Thursdays starting at
7:30pm. Sunday International
Brunch Buffet with never-
ending Mimosas starts at
11:00am. Open at 5pm daily.
706 W. University_ Ave.
Call for takeout '378-2001.

Bennigan's
Happy Hour specials all day
everyday. Great food and
attentive service. 3208 SW Archer
Road 373-2800. Open Monday-
Saturday llam-2am, Sun 11-11.

Caf6 Gardens
Cafe Gardens has been just
across from the UF Campus
since 1976. This quaint landmark
establishmentwithawardwinning
courtyard dining is perfect for
any date or gathering. Don't
miss the Friday wine tasting 6-
8pm. Open 7 days. Now booking

private parties for the Tuscawilla
Room with patio and deck. Daily
Lunch & Drink Specials. -Live
Music Nightly Call 376-2233
1643 NW 1st Ave.

Hooters
Hooters is relocating! Same fun
atmosphere in a newly remodeled


Casual


location, right near UF campus.
For the best wings, hottest girls,
and popular Wednesday night
trivia, come on out to Hooters at
3265 SW 34th St., or give us a call
at 335-9464.

Rafferty's
Specials: Happy Hour everyday
4pm-10pm. Dollar drafts, 2 for
1 single liquor drinks & house
wines. Lunch & dinner specials
Mon-Fri. 11 TV's, 2 Big Screen
Outside Seating. Behind Eckerd's
in Butler Plaza. 374-0675.

The Swamp
Serving a wide array of
appetizers, burgers; wings,
steaks, salads and seafood, The
Swamp offers something for
everyone. Come and relax on
the front lawn or on one of our
intimate decks while enjoying
our daily lunch, dinner or drink
specials. Don't miss our famous
Happy Hour, Monday thru
Friday 4pm-8pm. Located across
from University of Florida, it's
the perfect place to unwind and
experience that great Gator flavor
they call The Swamp. Delivering
lunch and dinner Mon-Sun 11am-
10pm. 1642 W. Univ. Ave. 37-
SWAMP (377-9267) For catering
information call 380-9291.


Chinese


Golden Buddha
Where eating well means eating
healthfully. _Gainesville's best
Chinese food, according to
many of our customers. Family
run, expert. chef, now with more
vegetables. Generous portions,
fast service & super lunch/dinner
combos. FREE DELIVERY
613 NW 16th Ave. 372-4282.
Full menu and specials @
GainesvilleGoldenBuddha.com


Comfort Food

New Deal Cafe
Fresh burgers 3 pound, pot
pie, flatbread pizza, panninis,
fresh fish, pork chops. Bargain
Martinis. 3443 W. University
Ave. 371-4418.


Creole

Po' Boys
Discover a genuine taste of
New' Orleans at Po' Boys Creole
Cafe' at 3275 SW 34th Street
by Carraba's! Choose from 25
different Po' Boys sandwiches
or from our many wraps, salads,
gumbos, jumbalaya, and dinners!
See us at poboysgainesville.com.
Ladies Night Every Tues w/ Live


Creole


Music & Free Beer for ladies! Call
372-1155 for more info!


Ice Cream

Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery shouts,
"Happy Birthday!" and "Happy
Anniversary Gainesville's most
popular ice cream shops also
create great CAKES for birthdays
and anniversaries. Stop in today
for premium ice creams and
order a Signature Cake. You can
buy a fresh-made daily cake or
a custom-order cake. Newberry
Road: 271-7437 Archer Road:
377-7520. V/AX/MC/D. Please
visit GatorFood.com for fresh-
made deep-frozen deliveries.


Italian

Pio's Pasta Company
Serving you from two locations
7 days a week. 4320 SW 20th
Ave. Open for lunch 11am-2pm
Mon-Fri 372-9975. 6 South Main
St. Open lunch 11am-2pm Wed-
Fri 375-7372. Both locations
open 5pm-10pm Mon-Sun. Call
for reservations for any special
occasion or just a quiet night
out. Walk-ins welcome.






,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 11



They're badfish too: Sublime tribute band hits G'ville


BY JUNE CAPPIELLO
Avenue Writer -
Out of Long Beach, Calif., Sublime intro-
duced the refreshing sound of ska, reggae
and punk fusion when they toured along the
West Coast in the mid-1990s.
But the untimely death of lead singer Brad
Nowell due to a drug overdose meant most
fans on the East Coast and Midwest never
would have a chance to see Sublime live.
With that in mind, Joel Hanks, Dave


Ladin and Scott' Begins of Rhode Island
formed Badfish, a tribute band, to give those
who missed Sublime the first time around a
chance to hear their songs played live.
Badfisli is scheduled to play Wednesday
at The Side Bar at 9 p.m. The cover is $8.
The band hailing from Matunuck, R.I.,
formed in the spring of 2001 as a side project
for the three members, who each were in
separate bands.
Encouraged by positive feedback each
time they covered a Sublime songs, the mem-


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,-


bers eventually left their respective bands to
focus on Badfish and tour full time. The band
played 180 shows last year.
Although a tribute band, Badfish doesn't
try to impersonate all aspects of the band
they're covering.
"We're not trying to be Sublime," said
Hanks, the band's bassist. "We're just a band
playing Sublime songs. It's great."
Hanks said hometown shows in Rhode
Island draw a crowd of 1,500 every time.
Badfish even has played with singer/


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songwriter Jimmy Buffet, who came up on
stage during a show in Nantucket, Mass.
Buffet played "Brown-Eyed Girl," "No
Woman No Cry" and "The Joker with the
Band," Hanks said.
- Despite all of the cities they've vis-
ited, Wednesday will be Badfish's debut in
Gainesville.
Hanks hopes even the skeptics will come
to the show to check it out.
"It's Sublime how can you go wrong?"
he said.


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Japanese Mediterranean


Iiya Sushi
222 SW 35th Blvd. (Butler Plaza
ext to Publix).. Enjoy Authentic
ipanese food in a Casual &
comfortablee environment. Our.
extensive SUSHI BAR provides
ie best portions' in town. All
ushi made-to-order. Try our new
ienu with new rolls, appetizers,
inch specials, & unique rice
rines. Open every day 11:30am-
Opm. To Go orders available on
everything. 335-3030. Delivery
available through Gatorfood.com

Mediterranean/
HooLah lounge
1arah's On the Avenue
;ainesville's Premiere Hookah
,ounge! One of Farah's best
hidden treasures are its hookah
abacco pipes also known
s Argilleh, these flavorful,
romantic concoctions of taste
nd smell offer a relaxing
aood either before, after, or
perhaps even while dining at
arah's. We use only the finest
Randd of premium hookah
abacco and natural charcoal,
imported directly from the
/Iediterranean Gulf. For your
lining pleasure we offer meze,
traditional small plates of food,


such as hummus, kibbie, falafel,
spinach & artichoke dip, baba
ghanoush, and kifta. Famous
for our wings, gyros, burgers
and steaks. Large vegetarian
selection. All service in a casual
atmosphere. -Saturday nights
BELLY DANCING beginning at
8pm. 1120W. Univ. Ave. 378-5179.

Mediterranean

Gyros Plus
1011 W. University Ave.
11-10 Mon-Sun 336-5323. -We
have the best Falafel, Tabouli,
Hummus, .Baba, Grape Leaves
& Gyros-beef or chicken. Fresh
smoothie bar & Baklava. Pita
Bread Bakery at 2401 SW
13th St., 372-4995. We sell
hookahs, parts,, charcoals,
fine tobacco, and halal meat.


Mexican

Burrito Brothers
Serving Gainesville since 1976.
Made to order, made from scratch
Many vegetarian & vegan items
available. Open 7 days, 11am-
S10pm. 16 NW 13th St. 378-5948.
www.burritobros.com


Mexican


El Toro
You've had the rest, now try the
BEST Mexicanfood in Gainesville.
We have great fajitas & vegetarian
cuisine. Loved by Gators past
and present since 1990. Best
homemade salsa in town. Open
7 days a week for lunch and
dinner. 1723 SW 13th St. Take out
and catering available 376-6989.

La Fiesta
Catering Gainesville for 16 years
now! Come and enjoy authentic
Mexican food at reasonable
prices. Try one of our fajita
entrees or choose from several
vegetarian selections. Also try
our special grilled pork chops
with black beans and rice. Don't
forget about our tasty margaritas
on special Mon-Thurs at $2.25 &
2-4-1 Mich Lite & Bud Lite drafts,
$1.95Mon& Tues. Locatedbehind
Red Lobster across from Oaks
Mall. *Carry out also available*
332-0878. Closed Sunday.


Pizza

Casino's Pizza & Subs
Try Us, You'll Love Us! Specialty
pizzas, subs, calzones, salads,
stromboli, desserts, wings, and
sides. Large 1-topping pizza
/"iV0~~~~ ',^ a h' ;., ;f; i/if!.


Pizza


for delivery only $6.99! Our
carryout special i-topping pizza,
everyday: small $2.99, medium
$4.99, large $5.99. Try the Real
Deal! VIP Lunch and Dinner
menu-'everyday delivery or
carryout 11 items each $6.99 Call
Us, You'll Love Us! 372-4848 1710
SW 13th St. Open from 10am-4am.

Leonardo's
Pizza legend since 1973. Whole
pizzas & slices. Open 7 days a
week 9am 11pm Sun-Thurs.
Fri & Sat till 12am. Call ahead
for pickup 375-2007. For delivery
call 379-FOOD. Located next
to Bistro 1245. Leo's Cafe open
daily 9am. Flavored coffees,
espressos & fresh baked pastries.

Mellow Mushroom
Take a trip to
mellowmushroom.com. Since
1974, we've been dishing out
high-quality ingredients in all of
our specialty pizzas, monumental
hoagies, and scrumptious salads.
And. yes, we deliver. 1209 W.
University Ave. 367-0012.

Vegetarian

Book Lover's Cafe
Vegetarian and Vegan cuisine
prepared with all natural


Vegetarian
ingredients. Organic food,
smoothies and juices. Amex/
Visa/ATM. 10am-9pm 505 NW
13th St.

Vietnamese

Saigon Legend
Delicious traditional Vietnamese
cuisine with popular Asian
favorites as well. Pho, Bahn-
Cuon, Bahn Xeo, Banh Tom Ha-
Noi. Enjoy great food at great
prices. Big new room! Family
owned restaurant. Next to
Holiday Inn downtown. Dine in
or take out. Catering available.
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm, Sun
11:30-9pm, 374-0934.


For information on

The

Guide

to

Dining

Out
Contact
Hilary Jenkins
376-4482


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12, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2005


New game incites bongo madness


Nintendo always has been known for their innovation.
As long as I can remember, it has been their increas-
ingly superior Game Boys, quality "out-there" games,
such as "Pikmin" and "Paper Mario," and crazy ideas the not-
so-popular, yet original Virtual Boy that have defined Nintendo
from its competitors.
I mean, really, the company has built its whole fan base upon a
short plumber who fights a dinosaur. And because of all this, I've
learned to expect Nintendo to build something just a little differ-
ent.
Still, if you had told me last week Nintendo wanted me to come
to Seattle to play bongos, I wouldn't have understood.
Much like you don't understand now.
But on Friday at Nintendo's College Media Day, I did just that.
I got a preview of "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat," yet another inno-
vative game from the Nintendo assembly line, and a slew of other
products that promise something new.
Jungle Beat is a fast-paced sidescroller with lush graphics
and gameplay reminiscent of the revolutionary "Donkey Kong
Country."
Players control DK as he pinballs through hordes of animal op-
position on his kingdom-wide quest to consume all of the fruit ih
existence.
Sound familiar? It is, but while this simple premise is nothing
new to the DK series, in "Jungle Beat" the controls make all the
difference.
Packaged with the game is a specialized GameCube control-
ler shaped like a pair of bongos. Beat on the right bongo to make
DK go right, left to go left. Pound faster to sprint and beat both to
jump. Smack the sides or clap to attack.
And yes, you'll look stupid, but you'll get over it when you
realize how much fun this game is.
Plus, mastering the bongos and DK's acrobatics will allow


players to maintain a "beat combo" poten-
tially all level, which will multiply their
total score and life bar for the ensuing
R Boss fight.
And both kinds of boss fights are an
Absolute blast.
.Brett Kelman Regular bosses require DK to jostle
Don't Hate the Playa with some hairy characters until the prop-
bkelman@alligator.org er exchange of explosive fruit brings about
some jungle justice, while boxing matches
challenge player's timing and tenacity
with the likes of Karate Kong and other angry apes.
On a whole, "Jungle Beat" is another example of Nintendo
taking one of its classic characters and making them new again.
Despite its simplicity, it's is an installment to the DK series on par
with, any other.
Besides just bongos, Nintendo's College Media Day offered
playtime with Nintendo's new handheld: the Nintendo DS. The
DS, born of the realization that "people don't buy peripherals for
their video games," includes dual screens, a touch screen, a micro-
phone and wireless link-up.
But a great handheld is nothing without great games. Of the
many I played, two stood out.
Like the original "WarioWare," "WarioWare: Touched!" pres-
ents players with a rapid-fire onslaught of two-second "micro-
games" that now are focused on use of the DS's stylus and touch
screen. Unrolling toilet paper and tickling a figure were among my
favorites.
Also while I won't be abandoning my PS2 copy of Madden
2005 quite yet, Madden for the DS was a surprisingly apt replace-
ment. Good enough to play in the brief moments when console
Madden is out of reach.
You know, like class.


Platinum spins techno, lacks luster


WA hen you call a club Platinum,
I expect big things, such as
glamour and excess. What
I don't expect is an apartment-like
space above Silver Q. Thanks to lack
of .knowledgeable promoting skills and
a boring atmosphere, Friday's grand
opening fell flat on its face.
I do applaud the promoter's ef-
fort for bringing a different kind of
DJ to the club scene in Gainesville. DJ
Debauchery deliver techno and house
anthems reminiscent of the days when
students spent most of their nights at
Simon's doing "things" that led to the 2
a.m. rave ordinance.
Where the club truly fails is in the
setup. After climbing up a set of stairs,
I found myself going down a hallway
with rooms on either side that I as-
sumed were VIP areas. After that, I


-stumbled upon
the only bar in
the location.
The dance
area, by far the
.Dani biggest room
J. Daniel Duran in the series of
Night Writer rooms I already
theavenue@alligator.org had passed,
unfortunately
was cluttered
by a sofa, loveseat and coffee table,
completely unnecessary, particularly
because of the lack of space.
If the owners and promoters want
Platinum to survive, changes need to
be made ... quickly.
First thing, a patron shouldn't have.
to stop and ask if this is the entrance
to the locale. The name should clearly
be displayed somewhere around the


entrance. A man standing under a red
light isn't enough to lure people in.
The dull lighting scheme didn't stop
at the entrance. The dance area featured
low-wattage light bulbs that barely let
you see two feet in front of you.
Also, space should be re-evaluated.
Using the space wisely could create'less
of a chaotic feel. The bar even could
be shortened in length to make more
danceable room in the area, and some
walls wouldn't necessarily be missed.
I can't say if there is a need for a
place like Platinum, but I'm pretty sure
there are people who would enjoy the
techno-lounge ambience myself in-
cluded. However, it needs to be done
correctly.
More creative lighting and space de-
cor easily could make this club one that
wouldhave to turn people away.


Deciphering


faux-gasms



How do I know i mY gir0fienu
is faking it? She says she has or-
casms, but I can't teLL Like I've been
able to with other girls I've been
with. Is there" a way to know for
s tre?
-J.L.

Dear Fakin the Bacon,
Women can fake orgasms at will, no acting
experience required (I could totally outdo Meg
Ryan's "faux"-gasm in '"When Harry Met
Sally.") Actually, a counterfeit climax often is
more convincing than a real one.
Everyone should make it clear to their part-
ner there is no orgasmic expectation. This takes
pressure off anyone with an'ache to fake.
But if you insist on playing Detective
Orgasm, there are a
few physical signs
you can scout out
(although, staring at
her crotch like it's a
science experiment is
Jump Your anything but sexy.)
In most cases dur-
Bones Jones ing a genuine flush
Undercovers of sexual bliss, the
undercovers2005@yahoo.com vaginal walls con-
i tract, the chest and
face become flushed and breathing remains
heavy for a few minutes. Don't be fooled by
mechanical moaning and quivering that shuts
off after the supposed moment of ecstasy.
Bear in mind that every woman's orgasm
is different, so what holds true for the majority
isn't the case for everyone. More importantly,
understanding why people (yes, guys are
guilty as well) simulate satisfaction is key in
overcoming a lack of coming.
Many think bringing someone to the brink
quickly and consistently is the sole determi-
nant in their ability as a lover. This type of
thought process leads many to stage a coun-
terfeit climax in order to save a partner's ego.
I'd like to single-handedly debunk this
myth by revealing that the most mind-blow-
ing moan fest of my life didn't include me
coming. Fabulous sex doesn't have to involve
five, or even one, big "O."
K'}


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Woman out of Africa displays art at local gallery


BY ALICIA PEREZ
Avenue Writer

She was looking for an adven-
ture. She found it in Africa, where
she remained for 28 years.
Mary Jane Volkmann's earliest
childhood memory of painting
was at the age of 4. She would
paint, draw and make up stories
to go along with the pictures.
The 53-year-old Cleveland na-
tive is this month's featured art-
ist at the Oak Hall High School
Gallery. Paintings from Swaziland
and Namibia will be featured as
well as original prints of postage
stamps and some recent work
from Gainesville.
Volkmann said she enjoys paint-
ing sceneries and landscapes.
"I love looking around and
seeing interesting and beautiful
things and putting it down in a
tangible form," she said.
She was 23 when she traveled
to Swaziland on a three-month
visa. While there, she went to her
friend's house and decided to
paint the valley that she said had
taken her breath away.
That day would change her life
forever.
"I was painting, and I saw that
someone had come to visit my
friend," she said. "It was the king's
personal physician and member of
the royal family. He watched me
and didn't say anything, so I con-
tinued to paint. A couple of days


Stan Kaye
Artist Mary Jane Volkmann, center, speaks with guests at the opening of her show at Oak Hall High.


later I got a call from the cabinet
asking me to the city, so I got on a
bus and went to the-capital city."
The memory is as if it had hap-
pened yesterday, she explains. A
portrait of the king painted for
his 75th birthday was brought out
- he wasn't happy with it.
"They asked me if I could.do
one for him, and I said I had no
money, no work permit and no
materials," the artist said. "Then


they took me into another.room
for tea, and I found myself with
a visa, a work permit, an expense
account and a chauffer that was
going to take me to get the materi-
als I needed."
The king never made private
appearances, thus her paintings
had to be drawn from public ap-
pearances and black and white
pictures. She went to the Prince's
home several times because he


was taking care of her and also
helped her with color choices.
She stayed in Swaziland for 5
years before moving to Namibia
and beginning the second part of
her incredible journey.
While in Namibia, she was
'asked to design postage stamps -
two of which won awards but
the highlight 6f her trip was being
asked by Gamsberg MacMillan
Publishing Co. to paint 23 por-


traits of Namibian life, she said.
It took her four-and a half years
to finish the paintings.
After spending 23 years in
Namibia, her husband and she
agreed their two sons needed to
further educate their lives.
"The funny part is that Florida
was #50 on our list of choices," she
said, laughing.
"My husband, Walter, was
checking out some properties
out west and decided to go visit
my mom in Florida. He stopped
in Gainesville to visit Professor
Barnes and stayed with him a
couple of days and fell in love
with the area."
It has been two years since
the move to Gainesville, and she
couldn't be happier.
She still paints and focuses on
painting thecountryside and of
people.
"I paint a lot of plein-air," she
said. "I also love painting clouds
and water. I just love painting be-
cause it brings me so much joy. I
can paint anything and when the
paint starts flowing it humbling
and thrilling."
The exhibit running through
March 1 is a retrospective view of
her life.
It is open during school hours
and free to the public.
Volkmann also is giving a se-
ries of lectures in several libraries
throughout February as part of
Black History Month.


PLAY ST


Band promises wild time


BY NATHANIEL DEAS
Avenue Writer

Although they are described as a rocka-
billy blues band, when Crazy Georg and
the Cowboy Hotrods take the stage, you
never know what you'll hear.
"Our music is also largely improvisa-
tional, to the point where at times.it gets
completely chromatic, which in other
words means, anything goes," front man
Georg Koszulinski explained. "It might
start with a jazz feel, but it can quickly turn
into anything. But we always bring it back
to something the audience recognizes. We
try to push boundaries, but we-also don't
want our music to become inaccessible."
The band will bring their styles to Tim
& Terry's Friday night, as well as to the
Side Bar on Saturday.
Koszulinski expects a fun time.
"Performing with the Hotrods is in-
sanely fun and energetic," he said. "Every
performance is unique, but I think people
can always expect a complete lack of
inhibition on our part and a good time.
Even the sad and lonely songs and the
blues numbers are teeming with positive
energy."
Influenced by such styles as jazz and
country, Crazy Georg and the Cowboy


Hotrods make a point to be different.
"We're taking these classic American
styles and re-contextualizing them in our
own unique way," Koszulinski said. "It's
important to us to keep these forms of
art and storytelling alive, but to simply
imitate our musical idols would become
parody. We're making these styles relevant
to us."
While playing together in indie hard-
rock band Daughters of the Revolution,
Koszulinski and Jared Geiger joined forces
with former El Robot member Morgan
Caraway to form the Cowboy Hotrods.
After a couple of practices, the band hit the
road, touring to St. Louis, Mo., and back.
The trio recently has enlisted the talerit of
Don Austin on fiddle.
"Don is an incredible musician, and he's
raised the bar for all of us," Koszulinski
said. "It's a really exciting time because we
all know how rare it is to find such great
chemistry. Truthfully, performing has
never been so much fun for me."
Friday's show at Tim & Terry's is free
and starts at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at the
Side Bar at 9 p.m., and cover is $5.
For more information about Crazy
Georg and the Cowboy Hotrods check out
the band's Web site at http://www.cowbo
yhotrods.lonegunartist.com/,.


Play perplexing, verbose


BY HEATHER BERGER
Avenue Writer

I entered "No Man's Land" Saturday
night and I couldn't wait to leave.
After an enigma of fancy words at-
tacked my brain for about 90 minutes, I
left the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
wondering what I just witnessed.
H-a r o 1 d
Sl Pinter's "No
Man's Land," as
performed by
the ART, was
S an unbearably
Heather Berger strange theatrical
e curtain Call experience unlike
urtai Cal anything I'd ever
hbergerLfalligator.org call decent.
I took the
necessary steps
to receive help after my daunting experi-
ence. I felt weak and small, perplexed by
this play that the director, Sidney Homan,
referred to as "revolving around reality
and illusion." I took a trip down Google
Lane to find answers, something to grab
onto that would give me .a little insight
into "No Man's Land."-
From Pinter's official Web site, http:
//www.haroldpinter.com, I inferred that
"No Man's Land" was meant to enlighten
the audience about the inevitability of old
age. It was supposed to focus on Pinter,
a successful writer who is creatively
blocked in no man's land, and Spooner, a
failed poet who tries to rescue Pinter from
his slump. Foster and Briggs, as Pinter's
assistants, also were supposed to help ask


the ultimate question of what is to be done
when there is nothing left to do.
It's a good thing I had Google help me
out, because I never would have known
that otherwise.
The ART's version of what is, arguably,
Pinter's most written-about play was mis-
leading and unclear.
In roles originally written for men, both
Foster and Briggs were female at the ART.
I believe in changing the gender of a char-
acter, one essentially changes the charac-
ter. Although it is a directorial choice, I
found the choice ineffective.
Within the first minutes of dialogue
between Spooner and the two assistants,
both ladies were canoodling with him on
a tiny couch. It was uncharacteristic of
two professional assistants, and I saw it as
a cheap shot at women. For two women
meant to dress as assistants, their short
skirts and cleavage did not reflect that.
Shamrock McShane, who played
Spooner, did an excellent job with his
character. Just as in "The Votive Pit,"
which he wrote and starred in last month;
McShane's quality acting carried the rest
of the cast.
In his director's notes, Homan de-
scribed the play as a "strange and beauti-
ful and comic and mysterious world."
I get the feeling Pinter intended this
play to revolve around questions some
which are answered and some which are
left to discover.
The only thing I left the ART question-
ing was where I should go for dinner.
"No Man's Land" is at the Acrosstown,
Repertory Theatre from Feb. 10-26.







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Film explores mutilation custom


Country crooners


to play O'Dome


BY KEELEY MCCARTY
Avenue writer

R-". jcal Flatt will croon
tunes from their new CD,
"Feel- Like Today" at the
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
on Friday night.
The concert, which will
start at 8 p.m., will feature the
the rising country- trio after
soloist Blake Shelton.
Their self-titled debut had
went platinum just five years
ago, but the group already has
achieved notable success with-
in the country music scene.
In 2003, the Country
Music Association, the
Academy of Country Music
and the American Society


of Composers, Authors and
Publishers all named Rascal
Flatts the Vocal Group of the
Year. CNL- honored tfh ilt ith
the title again in 2004.
Not only are they popular
for their musical talents, the
thtee ?0--o:imething men have
achie'. cld -se.-j nimLl status
with their fieinjl audience.
The O'Connell Center show
is part of their "Here's To You"
tour, named for a track off the
new album, specificalh dedi-
cated to fans.
Tickets can be purchased
for $41 at the University
Box Office or for varying
other charges at the Oaks
Mall Information Booth and
Ticketmaster.


F em.le ciricumcliion jlu-.t the thoiiuht of it is
e enough to, send an uncorntortabl chill down
I my spine.
Hot, e\ r archaic .and unheard of this ancient-
Iitual inught be to our -o.: et.- today. there still are
place-- in the \iorrld i\her, it is a common prac-
tice.
In the 2004 African film "Moolaad6," writer
and director Ousmane Sembene creates a pro-
vocative and controversial story that pits itself
against the ancient practice.
"Moolaade," set in modern day Senegal, is
the story of a small village divided by the oppos-
ing views toward the mutilation ritual. The film-
begins when a group.of four young girls looking
to avoid purification, as the circumcision ritual is.
known, run to the protection of Coll6 Ardo Galle
Sy (Fatoumata Coulibaly).
Colle a strong-willed wife of a village tribes-
man, takes the girls in and offers them protection.
To keep the girls safe, Colle invokes the spell-
like call for sanctuary known as moolaade. The
time honored tradition of moolaad, is made to
protect the weak who can't stand for themselves.
Coll, who refused to have her own daughter,
Amasatou (Salimata Traor6), circumcised years
earlier, becomes the center of a controversy that
has both men and women in the village choos-


S ing sides in the argument.
Amasatou's' prospective
n marriage to the heir to the
tribal throne is questioned
as more controversy, ig-
Angie De Angelis nites over the k;nd of girl
he cliulud mart\-.
At the Hipp
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the villages res-stance t-
two respected tradition-
both that of female gerital mutilation and that of
sanctuary. By challenging these Lcu-c tom-. Sembene
reflects the change'- in miodern-day Atrican cLLl-
ture as modern values shake the foundation of
its past.
Winner of the "Un Certain Regard" at the last
year's Cannes Film Festival, "Moolaad6" provides
an interesting insight into a colorful culture rich
in tradition. Though the subject is heavy and the
plot moves slowly at times, this film is a thought
provoking piece that can relate to all cultures in
that it challenges the traditions of the past.
"Moolaad6" opens Friday at the Hippodrome
State Theatre, 25 SE Second Place, and runs until
Feb. 24.
For show times and tickets, contact
the Hippodrome at 375-HIPP or online at
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March 8
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March 19
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Put on your most glamorous outfit, treat yourself
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Juilliard String Quartet
March 20
University Auditorium
An Alan and Carol Squitieri Classical Performance
Try an afternoon of chamber music by the
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March 31
Sponsored by Florida Food Service, The Village
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A saxophone legend you may remember.him
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plays an evening of jazz and light classical,
including the theme to the hit movie
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Emerson String Quartet
April 3
University Auditorium
If you missed the Juilliard String Quartet
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here's an equally talented ensemble.

David Sedaris
April 9
Best selling author (Dress Your Family in
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Kronos Quartet
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April 12
A stunning chamber work, presented against a
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April 13
An ArtesAmericas Program of The University of Texas
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Sizzling! Mixes tango, modern dance and
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April 17
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May 11
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2 Ieor Iqent: Unfurnished : 7 Computers ,, 12 Autos 17: Typing Services 22- Tickets -. ,
3 Sublease; .. .. Electronics. 13 Wanted ; 18 Peronals 23Rides
4 oommates Bicycles 14 Help Wanted 19 Connecti 24- ets
5 iealE tte- .: 0 'lFor Sale ... 15 Services. 20 Event Icptices : 25 Lost & Found ,:

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not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. All employment'opportunities advertised herein are subject to the laws which prohibit discrimina-
tion in.nployment (barring legal exceptions) because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, age, or any other covered status. This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through the type of advertising that
is know as "personal" or "connections" whether or not they actually appear-under those classifications. We suggest that any reader who responds to that type of advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information. Although this
newspaper uses great care in accepting or rejecting advertising according to its suitability, we cannot verify that all advertising claims or offers are completely valid in every case and, therefore; cannot assume any responsibility for any injury or loss arising from offers and acceptance of
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Historic Neighborhood
WALK TO UF
Studios and 1Brs
For Fall-from $460
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
4-20-71-2

Rooftop Luxury Overlooking UF
Private 3/2 with HUGE deck
W/D*Free Parking*Elevator Access
One of a kind luxury! 372-7111
4-20-71-2

Summer rates
plus July FREE
on a 15 month lease
Sun Island Properties
S376-6720 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

1st MONTH FREE!
Pine Rush Apartments
1&2 BR apt homes
starting @ $429/mo
375-1519
4-20-71-2

More for less, FREE even!
2BR/2BA- Only $680
Pool bus route alarm tennis
Pet perfect- Free
Stop by and see us 376-4002
4-20-71-2


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U For Rent
unfurnished

1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA
$525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian
tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals,
W/D hkups, pool Some utils, walk to UF.
332-7700. 4-20-71-2

1BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air,
dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets
arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From
$499 377-1633 2-25-38-2

***LIVE IN LUXURY***
HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3
Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime
W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab
Pets welcome*Private dog park
Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801
4-20-71-2


Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome!
1000-sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups
& DW, 1BR/1BA &,2BR/2BA Available. Call
Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2

Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft
1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats!
Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480.
Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070.
4-20-71-2

HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping,
630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport,
Ig screened porch,-fenced backyard $1200
331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE.
4-20-71-2

Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent
A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn
mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by
appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave.
373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2

One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no
smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but
has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished.
Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop
by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 3-7-45-2

Up to 1 month FREE rent!
20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts
Avail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts,
hrdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223
TrimarkProperties.com 4-20-71-2

Apartments Available Now
All Florida Areas; All.Major US Cities
Browse our listing FREE
WWW.SUBLET.COM
1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-2


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*2 BLOCKS TO UF*
Large 3BR/1BA House Carpet, cent H/AC,
Available March 1st $700/mo 375-8256
4-20-70-2

Have Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
Only You?
1BR/1BA House $450
Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2

So Close to Campus
Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts.
$400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty
374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2

1/2 PRICE APTSI Close to UF/Downtown.
2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-
4423 or online at www.maximumre.com
8-15-95-2

PET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee, town-
homes. 2BR, privacy fence, modern ap-
pliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner,
please leave detailed message. $375-525/
mo 331-2099 2-17-30-2

SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some
units SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331-
2099 2-17-30-2

LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT?

The Leasing Connection
1608 NW stAve
Located right behind Florida Bookstore
Plenty of FREE PARKING!

FREE Apartment & Housing
Locator Service

Call 352-376-4493 or visit
www.theleasingconnection.com
3-31-56-2

4BR/4BA at UF
Only 2 left for Fall.'
Luxury Townhomes
W/D, Alarm, Pets Ok..
Open WEEKENDS 371-7777
4-20-69-2

WOOD FLOORS at UF
1&2 BRs avail Fall
Pets ok, some w/ W/D
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
www.ufhome.com
4-20-69-2


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115 STEPS FROM CAMPUS!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 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 ft0 $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/2.5BA only $850
4BR/3BA only $1099
Close to UF in SW
-Beautiful/quiet 376-2507
4-20-63-2

Threesomes Welcome!
All the space you need only $1050
Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab
W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage
The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100
4-20-60-2

Haile. Plantation Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA
Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great
running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce
246-3690 2-25-26-2

DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors,
eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent
305-C NE 6th Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-20-2

*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/1BA 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
*Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced
yard, lawn svc, $450/rent
3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, lawh 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 NW 26th Drive
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2


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GI unfurnished


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 2-23-18-2

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

Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile
floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet ok,
wash/dry provided. 1330 NW 39th St. 339-
2342 for directions $1275/mo 2-23-15-2


GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house,
close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car
garage, tile fir, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail
now! $975/mo,'sec dep. Call Casey to move
in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2

***WALK TO CAMPUS***
Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from canipus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-219-
*5323 2-17-10 2

Rent With Us Today,
Buy With Us Tomorrow!


Cdndo, 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

**AVAILABLE NOW**
2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE
2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE
Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2

VILLAGE LOFT APTS
1BR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting
at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE
monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave.
Call 332-0720 3-31-32-2


*3 BLKS TO UF*
2BR/1 BA duplex, hardwood floors, W/D,
$535/mo. 375-8256.
4-20-47-2

DOWNTOWN avail immediately or spring.
Month to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt, newly
remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK,
Close to Shands, UF & Library. $650-715/
mo, Call 262-1351 2-22-10-2

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,..BD/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


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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

Charming 2BD/1BA log cabin. Stone fire
place, loft study, cent H/AC, W/D, pvt lo!
wd firs, 10 min to UF. 806-NW 17th Ave 375
6854 $700/mo NS. 2-17-5-2

****ANTIQUE APARTMENT****
2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown
Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets ar
ranged, Avail now. $475/mo 1st, last, dep.
Call Greg 214-3291 2-25-11-2

*NW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new wd ptn
fir, Ig,,open, good area $580-61002/2, patio
gate $510-5150SW, 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."372-952E
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. 372-9526
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2

2 BLOCKS TO STADIUM
1813 NW2nd 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 mit
walk to UF/Shands. Pets negotiable. 2 units
Call 352-373-2324 2-22-7-2

Available for Summer, 2005"
Brand New 3BR/2BA Home
in professional community
w/common pool & picnic area
Longleaf Village 7472 SW 84th Dr.
$1300/mo. Union Properties 352-373-7578
2-21-5-2

AVAILABLE FOR FALL, 2005
Kensington North, on SW 20th Ave.
2BR2/5BA townhouse $800/,mo
Union Properties 352-373-7578
2-21-5-2

Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neigh
borhood, 1000 sq ft, tile floors, spacious
living/dining rooms, W/D hkups, pvt pation ir
back yard, near UF. 1824 NW 10th St. 376
0080 2-25-8-2

2BR/1BA Duplex in Duckpond Area: Cen
H/AC, W/D hook-ups; wood floors, 605 Nf
6th Ave. $550/mo, sec dep. Call 386-935
3196 2-22-5-2

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 2-23-5-2

HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD
Charming studio. Privacy over detached
garage. 1.8 mi from UF $450+/mo. sec. dep
Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-25-7-2

CONVENIENT 2BR/1BA HOUSE .
Lg fenced area, pet PBA, $650/mo,131 NV
11th St. Newly decorated/renovated. Ca'
475-1586 or 213-2662 (cell) 2-23-5-2

CUTE 1BR w/STUDY, new kitchen, $495/
mo. 302 NW 19th Ave.
Call Greentree Realty 317-4392 3-9-10-2

ROCKWOOD VILLAS
3BR/3 full baths. End unit. W/D. Pool & ten-
nis. $850/mo Call 407-578-2721 2-3-5-2


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II Subleases

Apartments Sublets & Roommates
All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500
Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn
1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368)
WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE
$350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352-
318-5438 2-22-30-3

WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo
Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all
included! 2-27-3-3

***WALK TO CAMPUS***
Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th
St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW,
All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-219-
5323 2-17-10-3

OXFORD MANOR 1BR/1BA, walk-in-closet,
private bath in 2BR/2BA furn, all util incl
$512/mo neg. Feb free. Female. Sublease
until 7/05. 904-571-8337 2-17-10-3

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

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

$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

NEXT TO NORMAN HALL
Huge, 2BD/1BA, hdwfls, cent ac, front porch,
great neighbors. Avail Feb 21. Sub thru June,
July or Augl $695 a month. $900 dep can
work deal. 219-1387 or 219-4755 2-17-5-3

CAMPUS LODGE 2-3BRs. Vaulted ceiling.
Fully furn. Everything incl. $505/mo each.
Call 3523514-7773 3-17-20-3

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

1BR1BA in 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. Internet
incl, furniture incl, $395/mo + GRU.
Kensington South. May thru July. Contact
Natasa 407-701-0930 2-21-5-3

Colonial Village Sublease. 1BR/1BA single
w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, screened-
in balcony, W/D. $675/mo. Avail until 8/05,
can renew. Call 917-687-6742 2-21-5-3

Comfortable 1 BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA avail now
thru July. Fully furn, cable & all utils incl.
Close to mall & campus. $440/mo. Call 262-
0187 2-21-5-3


Sublease thru July. 2/1 house w/hw firs. Ig
closets, H/A, ceiling fans, Ig fenced yd, pets
ok, near downtown. Keep $400 dep. $600/
mo rent. 507 SW 8th St. 337-2630 2-21-5-3

1 BR/1 BA Cambridge Apts. by 34th St.
$600/mo includes everything: utils, alarm, 5
HBOs, ethernet, pool, jacuzzi, 24-hr gym &
computer lab. W/D. Nice & quiet. Avail May.
Call 352-870-0994 2-22-5-3


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$300 TO MOVE IN!
1BR/1BA in 3/3 @ The Exchange! Furn,
kitchen, big pool, comp rm, rec rm, close to
campus, on bus rt. $508/mo. Call 561-317-
4634 3-8-10-3
FEBRUARY FREE! 1 bedroom. Loft located
near Oaks Mall; Bus accessible; Washroom
on site. Security Required. Call 371-2858 for
more info 3-8-10-3

Sublease Now-July 31, 2005 Sunbay Apts
2BR/1 BA $400/mo $200 deposit included.
Close to UF/On bus route 16. 352-256-7831
or 305-467-5255 3-8-10-3
1/2 OFF RENT NOW THRU JULY 31st on a
1BR/1BA in a 3BR/3BA at Hidden Lake Apts:
Rents for $420/monthly, will sacrifice for
$210/monthly & move in free too! Call Angie
352-331-4400 or 352-213-8572 or email me
at angierobison79@yahoo.com 2-23-5-3
1 BR in a 2/2.5. New townhouse $385/mo.
Avail March 1, will work around date if
needed. Call Jessica 367-4053 2-25-7-3


Roommates

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
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

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

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


Walk to UF
1BR 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


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Roommate wanted to share 2BR/1BA in NW.
Very clean, quiet. Avail now. $375/mo. Please
call 352-214-3233 Iv. mssg. 2-23-10-4

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. Gourrpet kitchen, fire-
place, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV, W/D,
cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $350 + 50
utils. 352-271-8711 2-17-5-4

1 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

Female wants quiet female roommate. 2BR/
2BA in Treehouse Apts. W/D in unit. Bus ev-
ery 10 min. $290/mo and splilt bills. Please
leave a message 213-2458 2-18-4-4

ROOMMATE M/F share 2BR/2BA apartment.
Uptown Village. Master bedroom, great ame-
nities, perfect for grad/prof/student. $350/mo.
Call 514-1650 3-7-10-4

Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22
yr old female $320/mo $150 sec dep + utils.
Call 377-0295 or 352-S5-. 57 ..T Available
now. 2-22-5-4


IMMEDIATE ROOMMATE to rent 1BR in 3/2
house. New wood floors, new appliances, 4
mi from campus. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Ryan
850-261-3571 2-25-7-4

GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/pvt baths.
Cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Internet-ready.
$375/mo each. 1 MO FREE. Call 352-472-
9778 2-23-5-4

Roommate needed. $200/mo + $200 refund-
able dep. + 1/2 util. Furnished 2BR/2BA.
Must be able to pass a background check.
352-335-6274 3-9-10-4

Walk to UF 1939 NW 5th Ave. Private BA,
W/D, CHA, Diig cable, wireless internet, flex-
ible lease, 352-682-9342 2-23-5-4


5 Real Estate


Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile
home and much more in the ALLIGATOR
CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible
buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over
the phone. Please Call 373-Find

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. 352-
538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5


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NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE
looking to buy or lease houses in this area.
Any size, price or condition. Call Ed & Diane
352-373-2728 4-20-71-5

The Flavor of New Orleans comes to cam-
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.
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 3-8-20-5


I'VE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC!
Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a
replacement in the Alligator Classifieds!


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* Real Estate


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 3-8-20-5

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



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BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil-
low-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new,
still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-372-
7490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6

BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top
mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic
w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call
352-377-9846 4-20-71-6

SOFA& LOVESEAT
Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must
sell. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice
$399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6

BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs.
Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never
been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell
$230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4-
20-71-6

CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop
Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost
$1500, -sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20-
71-6


BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests-
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de-
liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400
(352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6

SOFA, LOVESEAT, & CHAIR 100% Italian
leather. Still new in boxes w/warranty. Cost
$5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588
4-20-71-6


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DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table,
6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New,
still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100.
Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-20-
71-6

FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/
mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell
$199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6

BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets
$49OQn sets $899Single sets $39OKing
sets $99OFrom estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a
Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6

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, 21" lawnmower
$50 Call 335-5326 2-18-6-6

WASHER & DRYER
Kenmore. 1 yr old. Like new. Large capacity.
$200/each or $400/both. Will deliver. 328-
7273 2-18-5-6

DRYER $250/OBO
Whirlpool, super capacity, like new, commer-
cial quality, 5 cycles, 3 temps, large drop-lid
door. 407-461-7947, 407-384-8796 2-21-5-6

Lazyboy, beige $80 armoire $25 S brown
wood desk $25 0 twin bed Pillowtop mat-
tress $40 0 radio $5 0 desk chair $2 S
Hewlett Packard 540 printer $10 2-23-5-6

Real wood DINING SET. Excellent condition.
Table, 6 chairs w/covers, buffet & hutch.
$700 Negotiable.
ALSO: TRIPLE MIRROR. $100 Negotiable
495-2984 2-23-5-6


Computers


r-7SA+LtamputEr Qeek

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


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COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential & commercial support,
networking & website development; $45/hr
www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7

LAPTOP REPAIR
Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts.
www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7

"COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS"
Network specialists
We buy computers and laptops
Working and Non-working
378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street
4-20-71-7


i Motorcycles, Mopeds *


** SCOOTERS **
RPM MOTORCYCLES INC
SALES, SERVICE, PARTS
Many Brands Available.518 SE 2nd St.
www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974
4-20-71-11

Swamp Cycles
Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more!
Prices from $450 with 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


0i r i grads. All models & directions avail on web-
v site. 4-20-50-11

Cmputelnternel 352.219.2980 1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6
Must sell.. $3300 OBO Tony 941-320-9522
4-20-66-7 2-21-7-11


GATORNERD.COM
- computer/laptop repair
-networks,.wireless, virus
- we BEAT all prices!
- home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7


iGator
Friendly computer help. Fair and affordable.
Ring 24/7: 284-5562 2-21-5-7


B Electronics


DISCOUNT HI-FI
722 S. Main I The Red Bldg
WE ARE CHEAPER
4-20-71-8

$101 TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES
Police Seizedl From $101 Info 800-749-
8128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8


* l Bicycles

In the market for a new set of wheels or just
looking to add a second to that collection?
Want personalized handlebars or a fitted
seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds.

NEW & USED BIKES FOR SALE
Many to choose from
* Best Prices in Townl
SPIN CYCLE 373-3355
424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9

15 SPD JAMIS BICYCLE FOR SALE
Excellent cond! Rear rack, speedometer,
headlight all incl. $140 OBO. Will trade for
beach cruiser in great condition. Call 941-
730-8766 Iv mssg. 2-23-5-9


| For Sale


PARKING:
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF.
Reserve now! 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


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
S dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10


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

YARD SALE 2/19 & 2/20
8am -- ?,1944 SW 14th Terr. (Behind China
Super Buffet on SW 13th St) household
items, books, toys, clothes, misc. 2-18-2-10

Save $$ with coupons from the Alligator.


SCOOTER FOR $250
Needs some work-great investment
Priced to sell 386-212-7277 2-18-5-11

1989 YAMAHA FZR 600 '95 motor, Yosh
pipe, carbs rebuilt, flat black paint, 1 down,
5 up gearing, Shopi helmet textile jacket
incl. $2K NEG. Call. Bryan 904-662-9896
2-22-5-11


2003 BUELL BLAST
500cc, 7960 mi, Fun ride. $2795. Call 352-
256-8527 2-25-8-11


2001 Red Honda Elite Scooter 1300 mi.
Runs perfect, found a streetbike so I'm sell-
ing. $900 OBO 305-798-5932 2-21-3-11


Autos

FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAR*
*Running or not!O
*NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 10 yr svc to UF students
*Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12

CARS -CARS Buy6SellTrade
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 Lowest Prices
www.39thaveimports.com
4-20-71-1212


GATORIDES 318-0813
93 Civic EX 2dr AT $3595
94 Accord LX4dr $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
finance price. More than 150 vehicles in
stock. Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-1


Autos


SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 dae
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Cal
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

2001 Daewoo Leganza SE
Excellent condition, 32K miles, factory war-
ranty, pwr package, 4 dr. Call Gabby. 352-
378-3953 2-17-5-12

1993 Toyota Celica Sports, 2D, auto, A/C
95k. New front tires. Runs great. $3200,
OBO. Call 870-6406 2-18-3-12

89 NISSAN 240 SX. Excellent motor. Sur
roof. $2000 OBO. Call Heather for more infc
264-1618 2-23-5-12


MI Wanted
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LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD
DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13

On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lad)
needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @
Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St
Augustine Catholic Church. For more infc
call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area
2-22-70-13

** I WILL BUY YOUR...**
Car, Truck, House or Furniture
"FOR FAST CASH"
Call Now! 352-538-1690
3-8-20-13


Help Wanted

This newspaper assumes no responsibil
ity for injury or loss arising from contact
made through advertising. We suggest tha
any reader who responds to advertising us,
caution and investigate the sincerity of thi
advertiser before giving out personal infoi
nation or arranging meetings

LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS
Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must b,
over 22, stable work history, clean driving re
cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.cor
for details. 4-20-71-14


Animal Care Tech looking for hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Wi
train, PT to start with more hrs possible: Sta
at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-902
between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4

CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time an
pace. Everything you need to be a CNA an
pass the state exam is on VCR'tape. 95'.
pass the state exam the 1st time $200. Ca
800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14

Phone survey interviewers wanted. Stai
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. Joi6
our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14
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SHelp-Wanted-. l Help Wanted -I :.. Help Wanted- H' I|: Help W a1 te -; ')


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
1-20-71-14

;$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$
:or gently used brand name
.lothing/accessories & furniture
;Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt
lecessay! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
!0-71-14

HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS
T or PT, flexible schedules. Call.2-5pm 378-
!442 or come in and fill out an application
.5 California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St
lJon-Fri 4-20-71-14

BARTENDING
$250 A DAY POTENTIAL
4o experience necessary, training provided.
100-965-6520 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
1-20-71-14

\UDITORS for local growing inventory
service. FT/PT, DFWP Paid training. Call
152-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com
1-20-83-14

Mortgage lender has sales positions avail
or college students seeking prof work exp.
18-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply
.n person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34
St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20-
'0-14

3REAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park
'lace Car Wash is looking for hard workers
or all positions. Cashiers (must have full day
avail) &lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6
shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great
.vork environment. Apply in person 7404
\W 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No
)hone calls please. 2-28-38-14


DOMINO'S PIZZA
'Vorld's largest pizza delivery company now
firing
6 Delivery Drivers
* Pizza makers
4 Phone order takers

$9- $14/hr
11 you need is a reliable car & a very positive
attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's loca-
ions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14

Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities
or-Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource
assistantss and Judicial Assistant in the
department of Housing and Residence
education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in
-is/her area of responsibility, and supervise,
Develop, and direct the staff under his/her
responsibility. The number of staff varies by
irea, as well as the number of residents liv-
:ng in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants
Develop and facilitates programming and
sources for residence life staff. The Judicial
Assistant works with various aspects of the
judiciall program. Applicants must be admit-
;ed to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12
lours, and have some organized group living
experience. The beginning salary is $3,420
?ach semester based on 9.5 months of work.
\n on-campus apartment, fully furnished with
ll utilities, local telephone, and basic cable
servicee is provided. Application deadline (for
priority consideration): Friday, February 18,
005.. C itact Kathy Smith at the Housing
office, 392-217.1 ext 10139 2-18-33-14

Attention Smokers!
Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to
participatee in a study on decision making &
smoking. If interested come to the psychol-
)gy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297
1-20-63-14

DRIVERS NEEDED
gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between
$8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule.
,all 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. Room for
advancement For more info: David 379-3663
2-18-25-14

CASH
Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here &
make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF
students to raise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr
with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105
NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom
Building 105, or call 392-7754 for more info.
4-20-63-14
MARY POPPINS: Where are you?
FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/Wk
4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp.
Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-37-
14

PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED
Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bkgd
ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14

NANNIES MORNING SHIFT
Several positions availabel for
Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW
Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27-14

$1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No
experience necessary. For more info call
386-462-9301 3-10-30-14

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
* $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 personable, responsible, enthu-
siastic, fun people. 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
2-25-36-14

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 10'42 2-
18-15-14

HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
& 4 Mon-Fri. Calico Jack's, 3501 SW 2nd Ave
Creekside Mall. 2-21-15-14

LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per
year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230
3-21-30-14

FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS
Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from
any location; internet connection required;
send-resume to jobs@brainfuse.com2-24-
15-14
SALES ASSOCIATES
F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus.
Weekdays & Weekends. Friendly attitudes
w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person
4021 SW40th Blvd 2-17-10-14

TACO BELL Now hiring
Looking for bright, energetic workers for all
shifts! Flexible scheduling and go6d starting
pay. Apply today at 3408 SW Archer Road.
2-18-10-14


BUS. & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS
Get professional sales training /coaching
while helping other students. Incredible new
multimedia grade-improvement system.
Call 352-317-2835 NOW for interview
2-18-9-14

GREAT PAY!
Fun work environment! Work around
classes. All majors welcome. Customer
sales/svc. Conditions Apply. CALL 335-
1422. www.workforstudents.com
2-25-14-14

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

Intern Architect and Project Architect for
Jacksonville firm. Must be proficient in
AutoCadd. Full benefits; competitive salary.
Call Jan Smith or Tom McCrary at (904)724-
2216; email sma@smithmccrary.com .2-22-
10-14


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 will train Call 352-505-4948 or 866-
311-8735 2-18-5-14

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


Local A/G church needs WORSHIP
LEADER/KEYBOARDIST. Penticostal
background/contemporary songs. Paid po-
sition. Call Pastor Terry 352-472-5433/352-
373-8815 2-24-10-14

HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2
& 4 Mon Fri, Calico Jack's 3501 SW 2nd
Ave, Creekside Mall 2-21-15-14

FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30-5:30 M-F.
2-yr old teachers wanted 12:30-6:30 M-F, 2:
30-6:30 M-F, 7:30-4:30 M-F. Previous child-
care experience desired. 1049 Museum Rd
Kindercare. 2-24-10-14

Looking for enthusiastic, outgoing and detail-
oriented people for part-time position in busy
leasing-consulting office.
Fax resume to (352) 384-3982 2-18-6-14

BARTENDERS WAITSTAFF COOKS
Now hiring JP Gator's. Apply at 1605 SW
13th St. No phone calls please. 2-17-5-14


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 Call 352-331-9775 Tony.
2-18-5-14

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

Web developer wanted. HTML, CSS,
motivated. 1 year minimum, portfolio a
must, graphic skills preferred. Contact
alallen@ufl.edu 4-20-42-14

Flash programmer wanted. Animation action
script, graphic experience, portfolio a must,
1 year minimum. Contact alallen@ufl.edu
4-20-42-14

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. Temporary
position. Monday, Thursdays. $7/hr. Please
call Heather @ 379-7844 2-21-5-14


02B Kids searching for energetic and
enthusiastic preschool, tap & dance team
teachers with experience for all 02B loca-
tions. FT/PT positions avail, apply at any
02B location. 3-9-15-14


$$CASH$$ For Spring Break
Turn your closet into cash. Plato's Closet
buys and sells gently used brand name
clothing & accessories. We pay CASH on the
spot! Plato's Closet 3333 SW 34th St. 374-
4402 2-25-12-14

Department of Housing and
Residence Education Security Staff
is currently hiring for Spring/Summer 2005.
Nighttime Security Assistant positions from
10 pm 6 am with starting pay $6.00 per
hour. You must be registered for classes
with at least 12 credit hours and have a
minimum GPA of 2.0. For information and/or
application, come by the Housing Office
Monday-Friday between the hours of
8:00 am 5:00 pm
2-25-12-14

FEDERALAQUISITION REGULATIONS
Looking for person with experience to help .
get us on the GSA schedules and promote
our products to government agencies: Send
resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com
3-10-16-14

BOOKKEEPER, PT to help in home of-
fice. Accounting or bookkeeping exp req'd.
erowe@cox.net or fax 352-336-2057 2-
17-5-14

HOUSEKEEPER, PT few hrs/wk.
Nonsmoker. Refs req'd. Good hourly pay.
336-2056 2-17-5-14

Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch.
Hand-lettering, PT a few hours/wk. Close
to UF. Short Resume. Reply PO Box 286
Gainesville 32602 2-17-5-14.

The Honey Baked Ham Co & Cafe is
now hiring PT positions. sales assoc
Approx 18-24 hrs/wk M,W,F. 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


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If you are looking for PART TIME WORK
during the daytime, in a professional office
environment, then call me. We are Infinite
Energy, Inc. Florida's 50th largest private
employer. We sell discount-priced natural
gas throughout Florida and Georgia and
need people that can use the phone ef-
fectively. Our clients save money so this
is enjoyable work. If you are a good com-
municater, aren't afraid of the telephone,
get along well with others, and need some
money (hourly wage + commission) then
call Bryan, at 367-4677 ext 3117. Also, send
your resume -- resumes@infinateenergy.c
om. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information
go to www.lnfiniteEnergy.com. This is a great
place to workI Time is of essence. Call now.
3-14-15-14.

Student work available, prepare mailings
in your spare time. $938 per week pos-
sible. No exp required.
www.studentworksite.com 2-21-5-14

Groundskeeper
Custodial duties/Apt Maint
Transportation a must.
220 N. Main 375-2152 x 301 DFWP 2-18-
4-M4

Leasing Consultant
Energetic Attitude
CustomerServ. Exp.
220 N. Main 375-2152 x 301 2-18-4-14


Office Assistant


FT Mon-Fri 8:30 5:30
Organized w/ability to
Multi task. Office Exp.
220 N Main 375-2152 x 301 2-18-4-14


LEGAL ASSISTANT. Experience preferred,
but will train. Non-smoking, busy, Gainesville
law firm. Benefits. Fax resume & salary re-
quirements to 335-6415 2-21-4-14
INBOUND CALL CENTER needs people.
Flex schedule. Many positions available, day
& night shifts, Earn $12-15/hr. Call 1-877-
244-0810 3-8-10-14
ZAXBY'S on Archer Road is now hiring
COOKS & CASHIERS.
3-8-10-14
AMAZING SUMMER at PA coed children's
overnight camp. Men & Women wanted
for all activities and counselor positions.
Nursing positions available too. Good salary.
Internships Available. We provide campers
with a safe, quality experience that will stay
with them forever. Let us do the same for you.
Visit website, www.campnockamixon.com to
schedule on-campus interview for February
17th 2-17-2-14


LINE COOK & SOUS CHEF
Apply in person 2-5pm NAPOLATANO'S 606
NW 75th St. 2-21-4-14

BABYSITTER WANTEQ part time for great
2-year-old by. Good rates Experience & ref-
erences necessary. Call 371-2550 2-18-3-14


Finders Keepers? If you find something, you
can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost &
found section. Be kind to someone who's
lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND.


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Winn Dixie is looking for friendly faces to join
our team Positions open in several of our
Gainesville locations include grocery stocker,
cashier, grocery manager, seafood associ-
ate, produce associate, customer service
associate, deli associate, bakery associate,
meat cutter and assistant store manager.

Apply in person at your local Gainesville area
Winn-Dixie Store:

We offer a competitive compensation and
benefits package including 401k, employee
stock ownership program, career develop-
ment training, group health, and advance-
ment opportunities. Winn-Dixie is proud to be
an equal opportunity employer. 2-22-5-14

$15/hr for PERSONAL ASSISTANT for.
single, semi-retired entrepreneur/polital con-
sultant, who is a Gainesville resident for over
25 years. House work/cleaning, errands,
computer, socials/party planning. Possible
some travel. Flex hrs. Personally deliver
resume to residence: Ben Campen 5348 NW
9th Ln (Boardwalk), G'ville on Thurs 2/17,
11:30-1 or Friday 2/18, from 7:30-9:30 am.
2-17-2-14

MONEY FOR COLLEGE. The Army is
currently offering sizable bonuses of up to
$20,000! In addition to the cash bonuses,
you may qualify for up to $70,000 for col-
lege through The Montgomery GI Bill &'Army
College Fund. Or you could pay back up to
$65,000 of qualifying student loans through
the Army's Loan Repayment Program. To
find out more, call 352-335-5600 2-18-2-14

SATELLITE SALES
Want to be part of the digital revolution?
Looking for sports-minded individuals that
want a career not just a job. Our company
just added several opportunities with huge
income potential. I'm only looking for people
who want to be the BEST. 877-643-6745
2-22-4-14

Positions available for full or part time in
sales. .Gator Mania in Oaks Mall. Call 331-
7353 or 331-1831 3-18-17-14

All Levels Tutor Wanted
Use your time wisely
Good Pay, Flexible Hours
Sell your knowledge!
www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-23-5-14

Experienced PIZZA MAKERS & LINE
COOKS. Apply in person at Pomodoro Cafe
9200 NW 39th Ave in Pubix shopping plaza.
2-23-5-14


Uil Services

AAA STORAGE
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 mem-
ory & 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.
4-20-71-15

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 & Fitness 384-9200
www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com
* 4-20-71-15


HORSE BOARDING peaceful spacious
30 acres ring-arena round pens experi-
enced help 12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627.
Owner on premisis 35+ yrs exp. Lessons
avail. 4-20-71-15

.MOSSWOOD FARM
Come ride with us! Great Farm
Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction.
Hunters & Natural Horsemanship.
466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net
4-20-67-15

TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE
Take Points Off Your Driver's License
And Dismiss Traffic Tickets
With Online Driver Improvement Courses
onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.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 Lessons/English a
Parties 0 Alachua County's oldest & finest
horse farm 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
2-21-30-15

**First Responder**
Learn emergency medical care.
Prerequisite for EMT/Paramedic
Includes healthcare provider CPR
392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu 3-24-
42-15

**Lifeguard Training**
Red Cross certification includes
CPR professional rescuer/first aid
Classes start now 392-1161x4283
www.shcc.ufl.edu/cpr 4-4-49-15

***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 0 Cars & Trucks
Discount for students. Call 352-380-0033
www.automallgainesville.com
4-20-56-15

**IMPROVE YOUR GRADES**
No tutoring. Music stimulates brain.
30 minutes per day at home.
Free consultation with professional.
**listenez@sfcc.net 379-1981 ** 3-10-
0-15

$$$ 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

GET BETTER GRADES FREE SESSION
Earn a higher GPA while studying less nowl
Revolutionary multimedia learning system
Works for all majors and classes. FREE
SESSION for first 25 callers. (352)317-2835
2-25-9-15


EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
The countryclub for horses & owners.
Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 250'
x 160' riding ring, round pen & jump pad-
dock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted stalls, 19
separate paddocks. 24-hr security, 352-591-
3175 everglade-eqestrian.com 2-25-9-15

Need a Tutor?
Find a tutor at Gainesville's
#1 Tutor Service
All Levels and Subjects
www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-23-5-15


o1f Health Services
All Women's Health Center
ABORTION
Free Pregnancy Test
RU-486 Available
378-919.1
www.abortiongainesville.com
4-20-71-16

THE TRUE YOU!
Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks
Only $99!
Gain muscle while you lose fat
Groups forming now. 339-2199.
4-20-71-16

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 4-20-
71-16

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ACNE with
Blue 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 therapeutic
massage. Relax, reduce stress. Student dis-
counts. Call Healing Hands. 336-6933
License #'s. MA0026544, MM11563 2-17-
7-16


Typing Services


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


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Anonymous HIV Antibody Testing
Alachua County Health Dept. Call
334-7960 for app't (optional $20 fee)

SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES

University Opticians
300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480.
4-20-71-18

GUNS!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-


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VEGETARIAN?
Try BOOK LOVER'S CAFE
Inside Books, Inc. 505 NW 13 St.
10-9 384-0090
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'.ong Distance on Your Dorm Phone. $0.029/
-nin (800)330-6897 (Promo Code: 6782200)
:vww.tel3advantage.com/index.aspx?Agent
.lumber=678220 2-17-5-18


Connections


Nant to make a connection? Place your ad
lere to look for someone to share a com-
non interest with or for your true love


BAHAMAS PLATINUM PACKAGE
*Spring Break Exclusive*

$189 5-Days/4-Nights
$239 7 Days/6-Nights

PRICES INCLUDE
Round-trip luxury cruise with food.
Accommodations on the island at
your choice of 10 resorts
Free V.I.P. party package upgrade.

Appalachia Travel


#1 Spring Break Vacations!
Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Bahamas &
Florida! Best Parties, Best Hotels, Best
Prices! Limited Space! 1-800-234-7007
www.endlesssummertours.com ARC
Exempt 2-18-24-21


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1-800-867-5018 ***EUROPE $429 RT***
www.BahamaSun.com Train & cruises also available
Gator Country Travel 373-1992
WE WILL BEAT ANY PACKAGE PRICE!
WE WILL BEAT ANY PACKAGE PRICE FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264
FL Seller of Travel Reg #ST35585 4-20-71-22
2-18-70-21


Nhite male, 60 would like to hear from a Spring Break Specials! Panama City & rWEST COAS RT--
-voman to be my friend, lover soulmate, who Daytona 7 Nights, 6 Free Parties $159! ***WEST COAST$198 RT***
cnows how to love a good man. Reply 400 Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Nassau Los Angeles, Seattle & more! Call for best
NW 1st Ave: Apt 312, Gainesville, FL 32601 $499 Including Air! Bahamas Cruise $299! rates. Gator Country Travel 373-1992 Fl
2-18-5-19 SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386 -FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264
Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 4-20-71-12


Furry, feathery, scaly...no, not your
roommate...pets. Find or advertise your pets
or pet products here in the Pets section of
the Alligator.
BULLDOG FOR SALE
GM G TRANSPOR r 15-wk-old. Lana Lane Bulldog. $500/OBO.
s as t O S B Great looking dog. Dog was purchased
20 Yrs. as the Official So. Fl. Bus from www.alapahabulldog.com for more
Depart: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30PM/reverse from www.alapahabulldog.com for more
Depart: Th & Fr 2:00 & PM/reverse info please call Nathan @ 786-295-6109
$40 r/t Mia-FtL/Pomp-WPB-FtP. 2-23-5-24
336-7026 www.GMGTRANS.com
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Everybody knows how awful if feels to lose
something. If you find something, call the.
Alligator at 373-FIND and we'll place a free
"Found" ad for you in this section (Offer
does not apply to "Lost" ad.) Be kind to
Miami Bus Service someone who's lost what you've found.
$40 R/T W.P Bch, Pomp, FT. L, Miami FOUND: PUPPY near Tower and SW46th
Departures: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30 pm Ave. Call Heather @ 941-544-2120 2-21-
335-8116 www.miamibusservice.com 3-25
4-20-67-23


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!S YOUR BUSINESS, CLUB OR
ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EVENT?
O30 YOU HAVE A SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT? PLACE YOUR AD
-IERE AND GET IT NOTICED!


$600 Group Fundraiser
Scheduling Bonus
I hours of your group's time PLUS our free
'yes, free) fuhdraising solutions EQUALS
;1000-$2000 in earnings for your group. Call
'ODAY for a $600 bonus when you sched-
tle your non-sales fundraiser with Campus
':undraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser,
888) 923-3238, or visit
vww.campusfundraiser.com 3-9-16-20.

i*REE GRE VERBAL WORKSHOP The
Reading and Writing Center is offering this
workshop on Monday & Wednesday, 2/21
-nd 2/23, from 5:00 7:00 pm. The workshop
,s free, but you must call 392-2010.to register
nd learn the room location. 2-21-5-20

:H- IT-. CHANGE YOUR LIFE
introduction to Buddhism
'pm Thursday Feb 17th
Alachua County Library. Millhopper Branch
i145 NW 43rd St. .374-7930 2-17-2-20

AUDITIONS/CASTING CALL
A Retro Dating Show that matches.
'achelors and Bachelorettes with each other
n .the Oldest Competition on the Planet,
The search for the perfect mate Come to
JAagnolia Park on Sunday Feb. 20th from
. I, 5Fpm4620 NW 39th Ave.-right behind
)omino's Pizza for more info, call 352-373-
i989 -2-18-2-20.


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SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK ADS
WILL APPEAR
IN THIS SECTION
*********************
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VALDO FARMER & FLEA MARKET
Every Sat & Sun Hwy 301
'5 min from Gainesville 468-2255.
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FIRST STRIKE PAINTBALL
Airball, Speedball, Forts on 27 acres
uiall for the best group rates!
352-338-8408
-20-71-21

ROCKYCREEK PAINTBALL
In Gainesville Better Prices
Better Fields Better Call 371-2092
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springg Break 2005 with STS America's #1
niear.,nTc.ur Operator. Hiring campus reps.
aall for group discounts.
ifo/Reservations 1-800-648-4849
Aww.ststravel.com ARC exempt. 2-18-30-21


Bahamas Spring Break Cruise 5 Days $2991
Includes Meals, Parties with Celebrities -A* AIRFARE $118 RT***-
as seen on Real World, Road Rules, NYC, DC, Philly, New England & more!
Bachelor! Award Winning Company! Gator Country Travel 373-1992
SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386. FL FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264
Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 4-20-71-22


***FLY TO/FROM***
COCOA BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY
$99 rt
www.flybaerair.com 1-866-453-2605
4-20-67-23


Finders Keepers? If you find something, you
can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost &
found section. Be kind to someone who's
lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND.


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SBUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,. 2005 1 ALLIGATOR, 25


Records broken on first day of SEC's
By BRIAN STEELE ... GIRV BALLS, from page 27
Alligator Writer no ;
Perhaps it was foreshadowing when The Temptations' If he can instill that into them,,
"Ain't Too Proud To Beg" thundered throughout the O'Coinell the Gators will grab two games this
Center during warm-ups at the Southeastern Conference weekend.
Swimming Championships Wednesday night. The lyrics "Now, it's time to hear Gregg's
"Please, don't leave me, girl," may have been a precedent of. company line about how the regu-
what was to come. lar season games don't mean much
Both the UF men and women did leave the other teams b i only the playoffs count.
hind, combining to set three new SEC relay records. However, there's a twist.
Junior Ryan Lochte broke the SEC record in his 200-yard Much like Kentucky's domi-
split of the 800-yard freestyle relay and had the second-fastest nance of UF in basketball during
all-time American record, 1:33.07. n e of UF in bl
Despite setting records, the season is by no means finished ,.- .. the regular season, it will most
for the Gators. Senior Will Ratliff has loftier expectations. likely transfer to the postseason,
"Tonight was just kind of a breeze-through; I think we're go- whether the teams meet up in the
ing to be a lot faster in a couple weeks," Ratliff said. : conference tournament or (chuckle)
After helping the Gators set a new SEC record in the 200 the NCAA Tourney. All regular sea-
medley relay with a time of 1:25.03, senior Gabriel Mangabeira ., iI" 'son results do is reaffirm that one
said that the UF men's focus needs to stay the same. team is clearly better thanthe other
"It's a great feeling to break a record. We're just looking for- on the scoreboard and this fact
ward to the rest of the week," Mangabeira said. "We still have won't change when the postseason
to swim as good as possible, and make the crowd loud.". rolls around.
Before the meet, Coach Gregg Troy said the younger swim- Tt a s to college basell
mers would need to make an impact for the team to succeed. That applies to college baseball
"It's amazing being able to represent my team in my first as well.
year," said freshman Samantha Vanderbilt, a member.of the .Miami has imposed its will on
third-place 200 individual medley relay team. "The older girls the Gators in the regular season
were behind me the whole way, so it wasn't that hard. We -. and postseason. So, in a sense, we
know how to back each other up." : can gauge whether UF has a fight-
The UF women won the gold medal in the 800 freestyle '.. .-. ing chance of defeating Miami in
relay, setting the NCAA record with a time of 7:00.25. The men regional play based on this week-
also broke the 800 freestyle relay record with a time of 6:16.25. end's series.
Troy said the team's cohesiveness is surprising. As said before, the Gators have
"We knew we were capable, but whether you can put alldo it without dribli the ball
four [swimmers] together in a relay like that was exceptional," to do it without dri
Troy said. "We still have three full days. Competitors like around like their basketball coun-
Auburn and Georgia just use it as motivation to come back Nick West/ Alligator Staff terparts.
even better tomorrow. We have to go calm. down, get a good Swimmer Leah Retrum and the UF women's swimming team won
night's sleep andbe ready for another day." a gold redal in the 800-yard freestyle relay on Wednesday.




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BASEBALL

2004: Regional not Super for Gators


By TIM CASEY
Alligator Writer
tcasey@alligator.org

Eight long months ago,
VIiami ended the UF baseball
:eam's season for a third con-
;ecutive year. The stakes were
2ven higher in this loss, as the
Sators were playing in their
Eirst-efer Super Regional round
of thel CAA Tournament.
"We slightly let the games
get away from us," current
sophomore Brian Leclerc said.
"They're close games, but we
threw them away. They made
some big-time plays; they're a
great team. They're tough to
beat down there."
The Gators entered the
best-of-three series with a 43-20
record, while the Hurricanes
stood at 47-11.
"We're one of the few clubs
.in the country, a year ago, to
win a road regional," Coach Pat
McMahon said. "We showed


heart, character and so much
toughness when typically things
fold."
In the first game, SEC Pitcher
of the Year Justin Hoyman took
the mound for UE.
UF jumped out to a 4-2
lead, but Miami scored six un-
answered runs, all unearned,
against Hoyman.
"Sometimes, one play has a
significant effect on the outcome
of the game," McMahon said.
"Justin pitched his heart out in
every way."
The Gators rallied with three
runs in the eighth inning, but
left the tying run stranded at
second. Leclerc led off the in-
ning with a double, followed
by a home run by current junior
shortstop Justin Tordi.
"I think when I was-a fresh-
man last year, I'll be honest: I
kinda think that the hype got
at me'a little bit," Leclerc said.
"Playing in their place, they
were overconfident. I think we


had confidence, but we could
have had a little bit more swag-
ger to our game."
The eighth-inning rally
wasn't enough to overcome five
errors, and the Gators fell 8-7.
The next day, the Gators
faced the Hurricanes' unde-
feated Cesar
Carrillo,while
current se-
nior Connor
Falkenbach,
named to
the SEC All-
Tournament
Falkenbach team, started
for UF.
"I threw a complete game
against Georgia in the SEC
Tournament, then I came back
and threw a complete game in
the Regional," Falkenbach said.
"And, of course, unfortunate to
face Miami and they got to me.
They beat me."
The Gators would score
their only run in the first inning.


Carrillo would not allow a base
hit after the fourth inning, giv-
ing Miami a 3-1 win and another
trip to the College World Series
in Omaha, Neb.
"It was a very hot, warm,
muggy, tough environment,"
McMahon said. "Connor
pitched unbelievably. in that
ballgame."
Falkenbach- was removed
with two outs in the eighth
when Miami had a-runner on
first with two outs. Gators re-
liever Darren O'Day picked off
the Hurricane runner, and the
two teams went to the bottom.
of the eighth.
"At that time of the year, with
only 16 teams left, regardless of
who your opponent is, breaks
happen," McMahon said. "I
believe you make your own
breaks. To play yourself into that
position where a bounce here, a
swing there, can make or break
you, you have to believe to be
able to perform through.


Brewer, Roberson: team developing 'killer mentality'


BASKETBALL, from page 27

Lee also exhibited valor toward the end
of the game when he attempted to draw
a .charge on guard 'Bam Doyne. Lee then
peeled himself from the floor with a bloody
lip that required three stitches.
The energy and determination was
found in every UF player. With the Gators
Nursing a 46-33 halftime lead, Donovan


chided his players for not flooring the pedal
against the Rebels. UF left the locker room a
re-energized team.
"We have to have that killer mentality,"
freshman guard Corey Brewer said. "Coach
told us that we had to come out of the half
and put it to 'em. We can't let up."
Before this season, the phrases "killer
mentality" and "Gators" could have quali-
fied as antonyms. But after Wednesday's
game, albeit versus an undersized SEC bot-


tom-feeder, the players hinted that a knack
for closing out teams is precisely what UF is
trying to cultivate.
"Playing in this league and conference,
feeling sorry is something that you leave to
junior high," said junior Anthony Roberson,
who scored a game-high 20 points. "You
have to have a killer mentality where, if
they're down 30, you want them down by
50. That's a mentality we're building right
now and it's a mentality we have to have."


UF hits 11

three-pointers

GATORS, from page 27

"Believe me, it was an overhaul
the first three or four games back,"
Donovan said.
Donovan said that Walsh was
attempting to score too much, too
soon.
Now, Walsh has turned his
swollen foot into a hot hand, scor-
ing 18.6 points per game.
"[Donovan] was just taking
pressure off me," Walsh said. "He
knows how much pressure I put
on myself."
Donovan said Walsh now seems
to have relieved that pressure, al-
lowing the game to come to him
instead of forcing his shots.
"It's almost like he let go of all
his burdens," Donovan said. "I
think Matt's greatest strength is
his greatest weakness. He is such
a great competitor."
While Donovan may be happy
that the third pillar of his team is
once again standing strong, the
coach who said he won't crack a
smile until season's end remains
cautiously realistic.
"Matt is doing a good job,"
Donovan said. "He's playing good
basketball. But you know what?
We're going to need Matt Walsh
to play just as well [against LSU]
Saturday if we're going to have a
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005


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Defense is


baseball's


calling card
Ah, the D-word.
It's almost guaranteed to
be the single word preached
as the Miami Hurricanes baseball.
team comes to town.
Sure, the Gators have no problem
scoring runs as of late (32 in the last
two games alone). Then again, that
has happened before at the start of
a season.
What hasn't happened in quite
some time is losing the season opener
- to Charleston Southern, no less.
That seems to have been an anomaly,
and UF has moved on.
Rest assured
that the Gators
will not be put-
ting 17 on Miami
like they did
against FAMU
Gregg Girvan on Tuesday.
Throwing Girv Balls By extension,
ggirvan@alligator.org don't expect
UF to out-bat
the Hurricanes,
because these games are rarely high-
scoring.
Even if the teams score a moderate
number of runs (like 15 combined in
the first game of the Super Regional
series last season), the Gators end up
on the losing side.
Final analysis: both team's pitch-
ers will have to hold their own, but
the outcome of the series is going to
depend on defense.
Yeah, that:D-word.
While UF has not made too many
mistakes in three of the first four
games, it is that fourth game (yes, the'
season opener) that made fans wit-
ness to six errors and a loss. Against
Miami, the loss won't be 5-4 in 11 in-
nings it will be a drubbing that will
have fans packing early.
Coach Pat McMahon knows he has
a small-ball team with an occasional
affinity to hit the long ball.
He knows he has to get his players
to play solid defense.

SEE GIRV BALLS, PAGE 25


NBA
Atlanta 89


Cleveland

L.A. Clippers
-Miami


111

95
113


Basketball blocks out Mississippi

By LOUIS ANASTASIS
Alligator Staff Writer
lanastasis@alligator.org

When Mississippi sent Kendrick Fox a 6-foot-7
-forward who's more Allen Iverson than Shaquille O'Neal
- to half-court for the jump ball, you could sense a blow-
out. When the Gators opened the second half with a 28-3
run, you could feel the blowout. When UF guard Taurean -
Green converted two free throws into 90 points and free
Subway sandwiches for the fans, the beating had already
passed.
"You don't want to come here when they're playing
like that," Mississippi. coach Rod Barnes said.
UF (16-6, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) dismantled the
Rebels (12-13, 3-9 SEC) Wednesday
Men's Basketball night 90-53.
Mississippi 53 The Gators' rout was fueled by a
UF 90 game-long block party. UF swatted
10 Rebels, with freshman center Al
Horford tallying a career-high seven
blocks. The total tied UF's SEC and O'Connell Center re-
cord for blocks in a game.
"The whole time they were backing into me, thinking I
was just going to stand there," Horford said. "But I know
once they let it go, I have to go for the block."
The Gators -also exhibited good ball movement-
-throughout the game, with no better example than the
start of the second half. Junior guard Matt Walsh led the A O RkR
way with seven assists, as UF unraveled Ole Miss with.
crisp passing. David Lee complemented the effort with
two poster-worthy dunks, both in the opening minutes
of the halves.
But it was a hus-tie play that drew more attention than
Lee's throwdowns. Ear \ un the second Ialf. Lee fell to the
floor at his own basket while Mississippi raced the other
way. Rather than'jogging, Lee recovered and sprinted
back to swat a Mississippi layup onto the Rebels' bench. -
"What I a-. thinking about was being in film session .,
toimorrov, and ha bg Coachi [Billy Donovan] say, 'Look
how you're behind the pla)e e- ,'" Lee said. "'Look how Matt Marriotr. Alligator Staff
you didn't get back on defense."'- UF's Al Horford reaches for a rebound during UF's 90-53 win against
SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 26 Mississippi. Horford blocked seven Rebels, tying two UF records.


Walsh dips hand in three-point spree


By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org

The Gators kept shooting. The net
kept swishing. The c roi d kept roaring.
The lead kept growing.
How many 3-pointers went through?
Not even the Gators knew.
"I'm not even sure how many we
made," junior guard Anthony Roberson
said.
Not that it's their fault: It's pretty dif-
ficult to break out- the old abacus while
in the midst of a 28-3 run. Just for the
record, it was nine.
"We made nine in a row?" asked ju-
nior guard Matt Walsh after the game.
That's right. Led by the hot-shoot-
ing tandem of Roberson and Walsh, the


SThe UF softball team soared
from No. 19 to No. 14 in the latest
ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll. The
Gators are off to an 11-1 start,
best in school history.


Gators sank nine consecutive 3-point-
ers en route to their 90-53 defeat of
Mississippi on Wednesday.
While Roberson's 20-point 4-for-7 3-
point shooting performance may seem.
to blur with the rest
of the Southeastern
Conference scoring
leader's game-high
performances, Walsh's
sharp shooting caps a
four-game confirma-
tion that the SEC's
most-hated player is
Roberson back.
Kicking off the deep-ball spurt, Walsh
hit a three with 11:27 remaining in the
first half to bury the Rebels beneath an
insurmountable 10-point lead.
After consecutive threes by Roberson,


I 1998: After leading the Southeastern Con-
ference in assists and steals, UF guard Jason
Williams is kicked off the team for violating
team policy. Williams was in his first season
as a Gator after transferring from Marshall.


Walsh nailed two more of his own, fin-
ishing 4-for-5 from 3-point range.
That kind of performance was all but
impossible for the junior only two weeks
ago.
After returning from a severe ankle
sprain against Tennessee on Jan. 19,
Walsh sunk into a slump, averaging 7
points per game while his Gators went
2-2. Prior to the injury, Walsh sported a
team-leading 16-point-per-game aver-
age.
"For any basketball player, it's not
easy to come back in one night," Walsh
explained. "Unless you're Kobe Bryant."
Still, Coach Billy Donovan warned
that Walsh may not return to form for
the rest of the season.

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28, AJIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005

MEN'S TENNIS

Seeking ITA title, training focus turns indoors


By NATASHA WEINSTEIN
Alligator Writer
nweinstein@alligator.org

The UF men's tennis team is
looking to improve.
After losing to Illinois 7-0 last
week and dropping two spots in
the rankings, the No. 5 Gators
looktrward to their second in-
door match :of the -ar
Thi- morning. the Gators en-
ter the Mid-Town Tennis Club
in Chicago for their first match
in the three-day long USTA/ITA
Team Indoor Championships,
where 15 other teams join them in


the fight to take home the title.
For the second year in a row,
UF will face No. 23 Harvard in
the opening round of competi-
tion.
Harvard enters the match with
a 2-1 season record.
"I never believe in saying that
you have a good chance, but can
we beat Harvard? Absolutely,"
Coach Andy Jackson said. "Now,
Harvard is an indoor team and
they will challenge us; I'm not
expecting it's going to be easy."
Unlike other tournaments, the
Indoor allows all teams three days
of play win or lose. Jackson


said what makes winning on
the first day so important is the
quality of play the team will ex-
perience in the following days. If
the Gators beat
Harvard, aside
from remaining
in contention
for the title,
they will face
a team ranked
within the top
Jackson eight.
It is this experience against top
teams that Jackson said is most
beneficial for the team not just
for the remaining season, but for


the NCAA Championships in
May.
After the match against
Harvard, UF will have some
down time to watch other teams
perform, but Jackson said this is
not something he encourages.
"My philosophy as a coach is
you are better off preparing for
your next match, as opposed to
being a spectator at an event like
this," he said. "After our match,
we will return to the hotel and
start preparing for Friday."
In general, UF is a weaker
team indoors, but Jackson said he
hopes that the players will use the


experience gained against Illinois
to improve their game.
The Gators have been in
Chicago since late Tuesday night,
which allowed for a solid practice
on Wednesday.
The Gators reacquainted
themselves with the indoor game,
because the difference in courts
often affects player's techniques.
"We are absolutely going to be
ready to play Harvard and eager
to do so," Jackson said.
The tennis team returns to
outdoor play at home on March 2,
when they host No. 1 Baylor, the
defending NCAA champions.


Gators hold streak with 6-1 victory


* UF WON ITS 45TH
STRAIGHT AGAINST,FSU.

STAFF REPORT

The No. 2 UF women's tennis
team continued its dominance
over Florida State with a 6-1
victory Wednesday evening at
the Speicher Tennis Center. The
Gators (3-0) remained perfect in


the series against the Seminoles
(2-2), defeating their in-state
rivals for the 45th consecutive
time.
UF, which has not
played since Jan. 29, opened
Wednesday's dual match by
winning the doubles point after
claiming victories at the No. 2
and No. 3 positions. The Gators
then took control of the match in
singles play, with senior Zerene


Reyes earning the 11-9 win at
No. 3 via a super third-set tie-
break decision.
Several Gators earned
straight-set victories, including
junior Boglarka Berecz's 6-3, 6-3
win over Lindsay Deason, fresh-
man Alex Liles' 6-2, 6-0 win ver-
sus Miranda Foley, sophomore
Nina Suvak's 6-2, 6-3 decision
against Tapiwa Marobela and
freshman Whitney Benik's 6-3,


6-2 clinching win over Amberly
Tantee.
UF's lone singles loss was on
courtNo. 1, wherejunior Jennifer
Magley dropped a tough 5-7,7-5
(11-9) super-tiebreaker match to
FSU senior Mihaela Moldovan.
The Gators return to action
on Feb. 21, when UF plays host
to South Florida at the Ring
Tennis Complex. Matches are set
to begin at 5 p.m.


UF-Florida State singles matches

No. 1 #42 Mihaela Moldovan (FSUI d. #11
Jennifer Magley (UF). 5-7, 7-5 (11-9)
No. 2 #55 Boglarka Berecz (UF) d. Lindsay
Deason (FSU), 6-3, 6-3
No. 3 #15 Zerene Reyes (UF) d. Roxanne
Clarke (FSU), 4-6, 6-2 (11-9)
No. 4 #105 Alex Liles (UFi d. Miranda Foley
iFSUi, 6-2, 6-0
No. 5 #101Nina Suvak (UF) d. Tapiwa
Marobela (FSU). 6-2. 6-3
No. 6 Whitne, Benik (UF) d. Amberly Tantee
(FSUI.-6-3, 6-2


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the independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida We Inform. You Decide. VOLUME 98 ISSUE 102 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 impact election support dwindles Candidates switch parties By BRIDGET CAREY Alligator Writer bcarey@alligator.org Several vocal supporters of the impact Party suddenly and collectively withdrew from active campaigning and electioneering Tuesday afternoon, leaving the party's presidential candidate Dennis Ngin shocked, he said. "It disheartened me, to say the least," Ngin said. Those who have swiftly changed their party affiliation to what they call a "neutral" state include former Student Body treasurer candidate Elda Auxiliaire, who said she dropped out of the race because bf "a personal thing." "I would not be serving the student body as I know it needed to be served," Auxiliaire said. She said she was not pressured, nor approached by anyone telling her not to run. Auxiliaire added that now she will remain neutral for the rest of the election in order to avoid swaying any student. A back-up plan was formulated early Tuesday morning, when Ngin said he had a hunmch that Auxiliaire may drop out. Student Sen. Michelle Lightboure gathered the 300 signatures and other paperwork necessary at the last minute Tuesday and has met qualifications to run. And although she submitted the paperwork, neither she nor Ngin would return calls to confinn whether she would pursue the position in the Spring Student Government election. "I have all faith in all parties," Auxiiaire said about the future of Impact's bruised election season. But a lack of faith, Student Senate Pro Tempore Diane Kassim said, is the cause for students silencing their once-vocal support for Impact. "Everybody doesn't have the same faith anymore," Kassim said. As a former Access Party member, Kassim said she hasn't yet decided who she will support in the election. But she made it clear she believed Ngin is qualified and said, "I support him in the election 110 percent." The majority of those who have SEE IMPACT, PAGE 4 Accent's two chairwomen lament female SG ro es .E ONLY TWO WOMEN HELD THE JOB IN 35 YEARS. By MEGAN SEERY Alligator Staff Writer mseery@alligator.org Two women have chaired the nation's largest student-run speakers bureau in the agency's more than 35-year history. Accent is a top Student Government agency with a budget of more than $360,000, so its chairperson is one of the most important appointments a Student Body president can make. "It was a huge deal when I was appointed," said Terri Pepper Gavulic, who became the first chairwoman of Accent in 1977. "It had been controlled by the fraternities for many years." Thirteen of the past 16 Accent leaders are members of Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Gavulic, a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, said she became involved while she was a little sister for Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, or TEP, which held -en many Accent positions at the time. "A TEP mentored me, and I worked really hard," Gavulic said. "Being a woman leader at that time was significant." Her appointment was contested, but it was because of SG politics and not her gender, she said. "The fact that a lot of women weren't involved wasn't malicious," Gavulic said. "It was just the times back then." Marilyn Stern Emas, who was appointed chairwoman in 1980, was the second and last woman to hold the position. "Those of us who were women leaders at the time felt very strongly that it was a part of our job to pave the way for women and break down barriers," Emas said. "We made changes so women would have doors open to them." Blame shouldn't solely be directed at fraternities, because all student groups must reach across organizational lines, she said. "No one group should be able to have longtime control over SG," Emas said. "We made changes to benefit all students on that campus." Female students benefit greatly SEE ACCENT, PAGE 8 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" U The price was right for a UF student who took a free trip to California and ended up on stage with Bob Barker, The episode featuring senior Ronnie Simmons' Jan. 20 exploits on the CBS show "The Price Is Right" aired Wednesday. See story, pg. 5. FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 the AVENUE 9 CLASSIFIEDS 18 Partly CROSSWORD 23 cloudy SPORTS 27 72/42 visit www.alligator.org Fighting or dancing? Esquilo Preto and Elana Coher practice Capoeira in Turlington Plaza on Wednesday. Capoeira is a dance-like martial art that originated in Brazil. The art involves no physical contact between the two interacting players. UF forward Al Horford reaches for a rebound during UF's 9053 win against Mississippi. Horford blocked seven Rebels, tying two UF records in the process. See story, pg. 27.

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2, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 News Today 4_0 0 9m FORECAST TODAY PARTLY CLOUDY 72/42 0 0 aC., E m E 0 .0 LOCAL Homeless IDs considered A proposition to require homeless locals to carry identification cards was raised at a meeting of the ad hoc committee on homeless concerns Wednesday The committee, a temporary coalition of community members and city officials, discussed the IDS as a way to keep others from taking advantage of meals offered to the homeless by.local groups. "Yeah, we have a homeless problem, .but we are trying to do something about it," said Bill Richards, a former St. Francis FRIDAY SUNNY 65/39 House board member. St. Francis House successfully lobbied the City Commission on Monday to raise the number of free meals it can serve from 75 to 130. Any entity that would provide meals could issue the cards. Also mentioned was revoking the IDS for criminal conviction as an alternative to jail time. Without the ID; a homeless local would not receive food from the soup kitchen for a period of time or until visiting a counselor. -IVETTE MENDEZ Forces join for Spring safety Wednesday, representatives of UFD and many other local agencies were available on the Reitz Union North Lawn for questions regarding safety issues during Spring Break this year. "UPD thought it would be important to take care of students before they leave," spokesman Joe Sharkey said. Lt. Doc Luckie from UPD's Community Services Division said approximately 5,000 students passed through the "gauntlet" of police vehicles and tabling officers with an hour remaining in the event. As announcer, Luckie gave away prizes with the intent to inform students about "healthy choices and wise decisions." Luckie said his main concern was drinking and driving. ASO's Tramel Brown spoke about Beat the Heat, a program to channel aggressive drive SATURDAY SUNNY 66/44 SUNDAY MONDAY THUNDER STORMS, 76/53 ing. Speedy drivers can come to Gainesville Raceway on the third. Wednesday of every month to exorcise their inner speed demon by challenging a converted patrol car. Brown said about 200 to 300 people turn out for each event. The tricked-out vehicle lost only once since its debut in 2002 Brown smiled when he confirmed the champion is a Jacksonville woman. -ELIZABETH PRANN -0 0 .c-E 0 0.>E o2 00 Th Alligator strives, to ,be accurate and clear inits -news reports and editoiial. If you find an error, please call our newsroom at (352)' 3764458 or send an e-mail to 'editor@alligatororg. ih 7'1 fI r Wi plyf't ry 5 Li IjI' tstcjIV' :Lgg Jotig up dii .I .i .lsl .l. .-:i .'am rptii -, '40a' a t rand '4,r .r, f, I; e n a biQ iy in fI IBWI SIPIaT sa. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 3 City and UF officials work to expand Depot Avenue By IVETTE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@alligator.org Limited travel space along Depot Avenue has prompted Gainesville and UF officials to expand the road. The plan underway to reconstruct the avenue and provide a more efficient thoroughfare from the university through Gainesville stemmed from the city. "The idea really is to make Depot Avenue a much more important east-west corridor," Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan said. She said with new apartment construction and the new Alachua County Criminal Courthouse, the city wanted a street that would function as mixed-use able to handle many types of vehicles. The downtown area has many job centers that need to connect with UF. "It's on the list of our priority projects," Hanrahan said. The wider street will provide for greater student involvement in downtown businesses and be better suited for Hanrahan not only automobiles but also walking and biking. A series of projects to renovate the area, including the reconstruction of Depot Avenue, has been on the city's agenda since 1996, Director of Public Works Teresa Scott said. Both the city and UF will benefit from the changes the city is bringing to the student-populated area, Scott said. A request for state and federal funding to begin the reconstruction of Gainesville City Depot Avenue will be on Gainesville's Commission 2006 federal and state agendas. Students living along Depot Avenue will have to adjust to temporary inconveniences while the roads are being developed. "Road construction is a pain while it's going on, but it's better in the long run," Hanrahan said. Another project, begun in 2004, is the conversion of land around the avenue to create the Depot Stormwater Park, which will become a public recreation area. Murder trial gets delay Questions arise about counsel By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@aigator.org The mon accused of murdering an SFCC student reconsidered his earlier waiver of counsel moments before his trial was set to begin Monday. After a brief discussion between Judge Aymer "Buck" Curtin, Ralph Fayson II and state prosecutors James Colaw and Tim Browning, Fayson's former lawyer James Connor was reinstated. "I think that in retrospect, Mr. Fayson regrets that decision now," Connor said just before requesting a continuance for the trial. Wary of creating grounds for a future appeal, Curtin granted the delay, citing that Connor had not had sufficient time to contact and interview witnesses. State Attorney's Office spokesman Spencer Mann said Wednesday's events were "frustrating but not surprising." This is the third time the case has been delayed due to defense issues, Mann said. Although Mann said the prosecution is dedicated to protecting the integrity of the trial and is wary of making the case an appellate issue, the continuance presented a number of problems, including the costs of flying in state witnesses and -the "emotional roller-coaster" experienced by the victim's family. "I think that in retrospect, Mr. Fayson regrets that decision now." James Connor Fayson's former lawyer Fayson, 33, has been charged with the first-degree murder of Crystal Lachaun Grant, 22, in May. Her body was found in her Fox Hollow apartment with a stab wound to her neck inflicted by a steak knife, according to Gainesville Police reports. If convicted, Fayson could face life in prison without parole. "i KlOW 1UW4H is i JX foAui, but what's the 10W30?" We'll make all of your oil changes quick and easy. Trust the Midas touch. 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4, ALLIGATOR N THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Slating for SG elections causes party headaches Several parties leave race By BRIDGET CAREY and STEPHEN MAGRUDER Alligator Writers All candidates for Student Government offices attended their first mandatory meeting Wednesday, just hours after qualifying and slating officially ended. The meeting, headed by SG Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye, briefed candidates on election laws. Slating ended at 5 pam. Tuesday, and four parties turned in lists of slated candidates: Gator, Impact, Progress and Voice. As of press time Wednesday, Gator slated 45 senatorial candidates out of a possible 46. Chomp the Vote Executive Director Jared Hernandez, who announced his candidacy for Student Senate as an independent last week, is listed as the Gator Party's candidate to represent the law school in the Student Senate. Gator Party President Michael Schuster said about 245 people applied to run with his party. He pointed out that although it was one of the most "amazing" experiences, dealing with so many applicants was "one of the most [horrifying] experiences I've been in." Impact slated 41, Progress slated 31, and Voice slated 18 candidates. "It's not a full ticket, but I think it's going to be a strong ticket," said MacKenzie Student Moritz, Progress presidential candidate. He said the Access Party did not run a full slate of candidates last Spring, but still managed to win. Including executive candidates, about 145 students are slated to run. Though the meeting took less than 15 minutes, candidates slated either with a party or as an independent were required to attend or turn in an excused absence form. At least 50 submitted absence forms to Blye before the meeting. Blye also read off the names of candidates who were ineligible. Ineligible candidates have until noon on Feb. 25 to rectify the situation, or else they may be replaced by someone else who slated with their chosen party. Registered parties must submit a weekly report of all expenditures to the Supervisor of Elections office, as well as daily reports during the week of elections. Impact's vice presidential candidate Robert Mack was listed as an ineligible candidate, which he attributed to paperwork errors. "I've been having problems with my transcript," Mack said. He added that his sister, Sen. Stephanie Mack, had similar problems with slating eligibility last year due to an address problem. The meeting's slate lists showed a much smaller number of registered parties. The list, once as high as 12, now shows four parties making concerted efforts to run candidates. Mad Hatters, Strike Force and Block parties withdrew from the race Tuesday aftemoon. Forfurther SG coverage, visit zvzvw.alligator.org. Party creates backup plan IMPACT, from page 1 been vocal to the Alligator about retracting their active support of Impact have been black students, but Kassim said, from what she understands, these are the individuals' actions and not representative of "the black community." Andre Samuels, who has held prominent positions in SG since at least 2003 and is a Florida Blue Key member, had been an Impact spokesmen until Tuesday. He said his leaving the party was "pretty much a good-bye" to SG, and that before students vote, "Everybody should do what their heart is telling them to do." When asked what his heart told him to do, Samuels sat in prolonged silence and responded, "I don't know." UF student Alicia Phillip helped in the Spring and Fall elections with the Access Party and until recently, was an Impact supporter. Phillip approached Ngin to suggest dropping out of the race due to concerns for his personal and financial well-being in the campaign following the loss of his treasurer candidate, she said. "I still wish Dennis the best of luck," Philip said. She added she, too, would be neutral in this election, despite her history of involvement in SG campaigns and Cabinet. She said the reason for her neutrality was -due to her impending graduation. Ngin said that beginning around 3 p.m. Tuesday, students began to withdraw their Impact slating applications and then switched to the Gator Party -two hours before slating -interviews were due to end. Auxiliaire said she told Ngin the news of her decision to withdraw "as early as I could." But exactly when, neither Ngin nor Auxiliaire would disclose. "This has been a very testing election," Ngin said. EATING RIGHT IS HIGHLY LOGICAL Recommendations: Eat high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products. Eat fewer high \-fat foods. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 3 ALLIGATOR, 5 -TALuet lbya MWE 'OStudents lobby at Capitol Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff Holding hands to take a stand UF LGBT Affairs Director Tamara Cohen peels stickers for Jason Freshly and Piramno Rosetta. Freshly, Rosetta and many other students joined hands in Turlington Plaza on Wednesday in an effort to make people more comfortable with same-sex hand holding. UF tries to tackle booze N A RECENT SURVEY FOUND 73 PERCENT OF UNDERAGE STUDENTS AT UF DRINK. By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer .eyehle@alligator.org UF may need to take a more active approach in punishing students arrested for alcohol offenses off-campus, city and university officials said Wednesday. "If students want to go binge drinking, they go off campus," said Student Sen. Jason Lutin, who was at the meeting to represent Student Government. "Students view the law and the university as separate entities." Enforcement issues such as this will be further researched by one of three committees formed at a meeting Wednesday that was facilitated by Laurie Davidson, associate director of the Center for College Health and Safety. The meeting was the latest response to student alcohol abuse after a UF survey showed 50 percent of students surveyed binge drink and 73 percent of underage students drink. Last month, UF President Bernie Machen took the first step when he prohibited Coors Light from advertising at an upcoming concert at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Davidson was brought in to help officials organize a way to change contributing environmental factors, such as easy underage access to alcohol and aggressive marketing. Davidson led participants through a two-hour discussion that ended in theformation of three committees with university, city and student members. In addition to the "enforcement" committee, another committee will focus on the access and aggressive advertising of alcohol, and a third will study how the community's culture affects alcohol abuse. The committees will eventually make recommendations, and the Student university will act accordingly, Life said Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for Student Affairs. But Alachua County Sheriff Steve Oelrich said the problem needs to be dealt with now, not later. "We've been dealing with this for a long time," he said. "I'm much more interested in action than in having three or four meetings." Many officials at the meeting agreed that Gainesville's historic reputation as a college town has bred an alcoholic culture. UF student David Duncan, who works as a resident assistant and will be chairman of the committee on culture, said that he wants to shift the "perception that there's nothing to do in Gainesville because that's not actually true." Officials should focus more on these cultural aspects than on enforcement, City Commissioner Tony Domenech said. "My fear is this, and I've always had this fear, is we're going to try to legislate behavior," he said. By JAMES VANLANDINGHAM Alligator Staff Writer jvanl@alligator.org TALLAHASSEE -Preserving Bright Futures scholarships and keeping a lid on tuition increases were the goals of a delegation of UF students Wednesday who met With key state lawmakers. Together with student leaders from around the state and the Florida Student Association, UF Student Body President Jamal Sowell, also the FSA vice president, took his message to Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings, House Speaker Allan Bense and Sen. Ken Pruitt (R-Port St. Lucie) who will become Senate President in 2007. Sowell said membership in FSA, which UF withdrew from in 2002 but rejoined in 2004 as part of the Access Party platform, was a vital part of his success in forwarding the student agenda. "Being in FSA shows state lawmakers a united' front of students, and it's a crucial part of us getting the access we need to make our case to these leaders," he said. "Before, when we were not part of FSA, we were isolated, and FSA was made less effective. But now students from around the state can come together and collaborate in advancing our priorities in the legislature." State Rep. Will Kendrick (D-Carrabelle) said he admired the students' work and thought it would be a good budgetary year for students. "We have an extra few Sowell free dollars this year, so I'd feel that Bright Futures should be safe for the near future," he said. USF Student Body President Bij4l Chhadra went further, suggesting that Bright Futures scholarships should be safe for at least the next four years. "Sen. Pruitt has really been a champion of Bright Futures -over the years, and I think with him in line to lead the Senate, Bright Futures should be in good shape through his time in office," he said. Pruitt received a lifetime service award Wednesday evening for his work on behalf of Florida students and the Bright Futures program, which he helped to create in 1997 and has supported ever since. In early 2004, he embarked on a round-the-state bus tour to drum up support for preserving the program, which remains popular but grows more expensive each year, prompting criticism from conservative lawmakers. Rep. Adam Hasner (RDelray Beach) and Sen. David Aronberg (D-Greenacres) also received distinguished service awards at the banquet. Nick larossi, a lobbyist hired by Student Government to represent UF in Tallahassee, said another issue he and the UF student delegation were working on is to limit annual tuition increases and keep college education affordable in Florida. "There's always a lot of tension as to who pays what in the State University 'System," he said. "More and more, they're trying to push that burden onto students, but we have to make sure that Florida students always have access to higher education to keep bright Florida students in-state." 'Price' right for UF student By DAVID COHEN Alligator Writer dcohen@alligator.org The price was right for a UF student who took a free trip to California and ended up on stage with Bob Barker. The episode featuring food and resource economics senior Ronrie Simmons' Jan. 20 exploits on the CBS show "The Price Is Right" aired Wednesday. "We were surprised that he got called up," said Scott Johnson, also a food and resource economics senior. "We were surprised that he won. We had a blast. It was the best experience." Simmnons and Johnson were two of 16 ambassadors for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences attending the annual National Agricultural Ambassador Conference three weeks ago in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and decided to have some fun by attending a taping of the show. UF alumnus Rich Fields, the show's new announcer who took over for Rod Roddy after a lengthy trial period at the end of which he was hand-picked by host Bob Barker, saw the group dressed in Gator gear and called Simnons down to be a participant. Simmons said Fields "totally related to the Gator connection." Simmons ultimately won the Showcase Showdown, as well as a Kawasaki off-road motorcycle, a $4,000 baby bed, an $1,800 necklace and earned the title Honorary Announcer for the Day. "It's really random is what it is," Simmons said. "I won on the sixth bid, which was the last. I was one of the first to be called up and the last one to win. I -was extremely excited. It was a great experience. The camaraderie on that show is really great." Simmons attributed his success to the price recommendations of his fellow ambassadors and "two random ladies" sitting in the front row, to whom he gave a "big hug" after winning. "We were surprised that [Simmons] got called up. We were surprised that he won. We had a blast. It was the best experien ce." Scott Johnson UF senior Simmons was also one-of three contestants called up on stage before the show began taping to compete in an announcing contest. He did his best impression of the line made famous by the show when he told Chris Vitelli, the ambassadors' adviser, to "come on down." Vitelli had gone on the trip a few years ago and also won prizes on the show. Simmons said he probably will trade in the Kawasaki motorcycle for a fourwheeler. He is considering auctioning his other winnings on eBay.

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6, ALLIGATOR 0 THURSDAY,.FEBRUARY -17, 2005 Editorial Accent access SG unfairly restricts high position to fraternity men A some point, politicians have to ask themselves how far they can take things before they'll get caught. This time, the numbers speak for themselves: 16 Accent speakers bureau chairmen, 13 of whom were Alpha Epsilon Pi members. 16 Accent chairmen, 16 of whom were members of some fraternity. 16 Accent chairmen, zero of whom were women. There just might be a pattern here. It's no secret that the Greek system holds far more sway in Student Government than their percentage of the student body would suggest, but this is just ridiculous. Student Body President Jamal Sowell, who won office on the perceived strength of his commitment to access for all students, supported an AEPi member, David Buchalter, to be Accent chairman. He claimed this appointment truly was access for all students, because AEPi supported the Innovate Party instead of his own Access Party. Sorry, but pandering to the desires of the established institution is far from offering equal access. On the other hand, it's not hard to imagine a newly-elected Sowell asking for a recommendation from Buchalter's predecessor -also an AEPi member -who surely would have endorsed a "brother" over some random student politician. AEPi members would have us believe they simply have a tradition of producing well-qualified candidates. If they really do have a secret to electoral success, they could make enough money to host a lifetime of keg parties if they pawned it off on national politicians. -Or maybe there's just something in the water at the fraternity house. But for the moment, let's assume it is correct that AEPi members are the only qualified candidates who are applying. This still would not mean everything was OK. If SG is reduced to finding good candidates in a single fraternity house, they need to look harder. Keeping things "in the family" doesn't work for the gene pool, and it doesn't work for SG either. If there is no competition and no influx of new ideas, the system will stagnate. This is indicative of the problem of political back-patting in the system as a whole. If the students who know about these positions are Greek, and the decision-makers are their Greek friends, what chance does anyone else have? The problem starts early in the system. Because elections are dominated by Greek parties, non-Greek students find it hard to be elected to Student Senate or otherwise start out in SG. With this happening, it's no surprise that the majority of qualified candidates for higher SG office are Greeks. If you don't provide equal access at the ground level, it's only going to be worse at the top. But if truly opening up to everyone is too big of a leap for SG right now, why not at least be politically correct in their unfair restriction of government offices? There are plenty of sororities out there who are just as experienced in SG as the fraternities. Surely there's no reason why one of them can't break the 24-year-and-counting female drought at the top Accent position. It has to start somewhere. Hopefully, some day, SG will realize why the phrase, "If you want a representative government, you have to have a government that is representative of the people," is not redundant. fi ij h independent florida Dwayne Robinson -Matt Sanchez EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR Mike Gimignani Lauren Flanagan MANAGING EDITOR Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 'words (ahoot one letter-sized page). They mustse typed, douhle-spoced and must include the auto's name, classification and phone number. Nanes will be withheld if the writer shows Just "use. W, teserve the right to edit tot degth, gtammat, style and libte. Sed letters to lettetsalligatororg, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave., or s,,d them to P.O. Boo 14257, Gainesville, FL 326ed-2257.columwos of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cr oon wr also welome. Questions? Coil 376-445s. Opinions ALLIGATOR www.aIligator.org/opinions Column Opinionated professors can go too far ne of the most important purposes of the university system is to expose students' minds to the most important debates of the day and encourage critical thinking on those issues. To represent these issues objectively, it takes earnest professors who can stand at the center of the debate and present balanced arguments. Naturally, during this exchange, the professors' thoughts on the issues discussed will likely percolate out. But at what point has a professor taken this too far? At what point does he or she cease to be a teacher and start to be a preacher? There's been much fuss on this subject lately at the University of Colorado. It centers around a guy named Ward Churchill, head of the department of ethnic studies, who wrote a paper after Sept. 11, 2001, titled "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens." In it, he called the workers at the World Tiade Center "Little Eichmanns" and argued that they got what was coming to them. "Little EichTnanns" is a reference to Adolph Eichmann, who masterminded the logistics of the Holocaust. Churchill insinuated in a later interview that it might take several tragedies similar to Sept. 11 to bring people around to his point of view. Opponents argue Churchill is insane, a waste of taxpayers' money and that he should be fired. Churchill's supporters argue that he is a tenured professor exercising his free speech and that firing him would set a dangerous precedent of censorship (see Jason Levitt's column in Monday's Alligator.) There have been allegations that he misquoted and misrepresented sources for a paper on genocide and that further evidence has shown Churchill is not an American Indian -despite his claims to that effect, which he may have used to gain employment as a professor of ethnic studies. So, Churchill is nutty -how does this affect the lives of the UF student body? What if Churchill is not an isolated Jay Stannard Reader's Advocate advocate@alligator.org nut but instead is simply the most malignant tumor in an intellectual cancer of American academia? Paul Campos, a professor of law at the University of Colorado, said, "One of the many ironies of this scandal that threatens to undermine academic freedom is that it couldn't have happened if those who decided to hire, tenure and promote Churchill had taken advantage of academic freedom themselves." Now should be the time to ask ourselves if UF has a selection process robust enough to put the right people in teaching and research positions. This is not a simple process; a good teacher should make his or her students feel somewhat uncomfortable. I know differential equations and organic chemistry both made me feel like my head would implode, but I'm a better person for taking the classes. What should a student do, though, if he or she feels that a professor has crossed the line? If a professor is preaching instead of teaching, you can start by lodging a complaint with the university Ombudsmen by visiting http:/ / www.ombudsman.ufl.edu or e-mailing thoward@ufl.edu. However, it's a personal belief of mine that the cure for false speech is not censorship but more speech. To do this, for example, write in to your friendly neighborhood advocate at the Alligator so he can publicize your plight. I can be reached at advocate@alligator.org or'on AOL Instant Messenger as ufadvocate. A robust dialogue on the issue of academic bias might hurt now, but it's necessary to uphold the high principles upon which the American university system has been founded. Jay Stannard is an industrial and systems engineering Junior and readers' advocate at the Alligator. The views expressed here are not-necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Does it bother you that so many Accent chairmen came from AEPi? Wednesday's question: Should economic sanctions against North Korea be increased? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 83% YES 24% NO 24 TOTAL POTES

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TI-1URSDAY,"FEBRUARY 17; 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Parties' actions don't Inspire confidence Editor. Campaign violations are inexcusable, especially by those parties that previously have been involved in Student Government. There was a huge stack of election timelines in the SG Office which blatantly said "February 14, 2005 Financial Information Due by 5 PM -751.0." This is more than enough notice; Supervisor of Elections Ali Blye, a student like the rest of us, is not responsible for calling every party and independent candidate to remind them of each due date. Impact Party member Andre Samuels said his party has no expenses to report -so how are there hundreds of professionally copied fliers and the Web site www.impactuf.com (which was registered on Feb. 1)? A party with the current Student Body treasurer as a candidate should have someone who knows how to file an expense report. Each party should make every attempt to comply with the regulations. The parties are asking us, the student body, to trust them with our millions of dollars of A&S fees. If they can't follow simple rules, why should we believe they can take on this responsibility? The newly elected Elections Commission needs to take a stand and reprimand -and fine, if possible -all parties that are in violation of the election code, from missing reports to illegal fliers posted on campus. How else can SG hope to persuade students elections are more than just selecting who gets a snazzy resume? Zachery Jacobson 5EG Republicans Ignore advances in society Editor: Allison Cullin's haughty rant about the inclusiveness of Howard Dean's policies is a clear indicator of how out of touch Republicans are with the progress our nation has made. She asserts that by courting nonvoters, who she implies are useless during election cycles, the Demnocratic Party will continue to lose ground. However, her assertions go against the very fabric of the American democratic spirit. Our country is founded on the principles of uniting our population in progress towards the future: Not only have we been a leader in setting the standard for civil liberties globally, but we also have achieved the status of a superpower through our leading technologies and industries. I stress that all of this only is possible because of a united society and policies of inclusiveness, from Franklin Roosevelt's programs that helped pull the working class from the brink of starvation to Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society and War on Poverty. These programs reached out to all people in an effort to unite our society. Without reaching out to all sections of our population, we would not be where we are today. By making assertions that advocate separation from an alienated part of society, Cullin is calling for a policy of domestic isolationism that could put to ruin everything our government has done to unite our population. We must embrace all people, both voter and non-voter, if we are to continue the noble ideals we have worked so hard to achieve. John Bukowski 3EG GRADUATE ON 2005 A special section commemorating the graduation of more than 6,000 students from the University of Florida. The Alligators Graduation 2004 section is the perfect place for advertisers to either thank students for their support during their years in Gainesville, or advertise for graduation gifts, products or services suitable for graduates. jewelry Bookstores Restaurants Framing Stores -Car Dealerships Clothing Stores Auto Repair Photo Supplies Car Care Florists Electronics Luggage @ Travel Card Shops Deadline: Tues. March 29th e Run Date: Tues. April 5th the independent florida n11hlifau. %j Advertising 37644.82 ~4~tJ AR CIT .C I'M of10 Al_ a aM yo v ac 4 0,J W ( Co 0WM P d CI F A W, 1-cg. 04 O M __"li IN K jorA a a PdjWjCgULL DIPLOW~v R TWEEN~ TODA Y & P' TO MI09.e &6 TH SE 71-i I,4 r AU ( i 4 y y To er4w ~,~i0 i0 This paper used to shelter songbirds. Please recycle it. Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 'a Is pleased to present Dr. Avraham Balaban 'Mouming a Father Lost" Thursday February 17, 7:30pm Reitz Union, Room 282 This eveat sfree and open to thepahlih -Arecepdon wdilflkou. For more information, call 392-9247.

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8, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 LOCAL COURTS Arguments begin In trial By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@aligator.org Prosecutors painted a tableau that included a drug deal gone bad, a car crash into a city commissioner's house and a friend caught in the crossfire, making Wednesday's beginning to the double-homicide trial of Willie Hudson seem like the setup for a detective novel. The scenario to be unraveled by a jury this week may prove fittingly convoluted. At the proceeding, witnesses said victim Kevin Harris was at a friend's house on July 2, 2003, when he climbed into a silver Buick Riviera with second victim John Adkins. Prosecutors allege Hudson was in the vehicle's backseat, unbeknownst to Harris. Although the windows of the car were tinted, prosecutors noted that the vehicle's subsequent violent rocking suggested a struggle took place before the car sped down the road. However, a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun fired from the vehicle's backseat, not an erratic driver, ultimately killed Harris and Adkins, said William Hamilton, medical examiner for the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court. After being shot in the back of the head, Adkins lost control of the vehicle, which ploVed into City Commissioner Craig Lowe's porch, situated at 1034 NE 5th Ave., according to reports. Hudson returned to an apartment owned by Adkins later that night "anxious" and "scared," said witness Jacqueline Jennings, whom Adkins had paid $100 for a ride from Lake Wales to Gainesville the day before he and Harris were killed. Adkins left his own car in Lake Wales with the intention of borrowing Hudson's silver Buick Riviera to complete a drug transaction once he reached Gainesville, prosecuting attorney Geoffrey Fleck said in his opening statement. Jennings, 22, and Adkins arrived at the Madison Pointe apartment Adkins shared with girlfriend Olivia Laborde at around 1:30 a.m. on July 2, 2003, Jennings said. Hudson drove up at approximately 10 a.m. and later left with Adkins in Hudson's car, Jennings said. When Hudson returned, he had a gash on his face as well as cuts and small spatters of blood on his clothing, Jennings said. "He looked like he had been in a fight or something," she said. Hudson said he and Adkins were robbed and instructed Jennings to call the police. Meanwhile, he took a shower and changed out of his soiled clothes, Jennings said. Police recovered a green towel from the scene that tested positive for DNA traces of Harris' and Adkins' blood, prosecutors said. In his cross-examination of Jennings, defense attorney Stephen Bernstein asked if she had taken a shower after Hudson. "I'm not going to get in no shower that was nasty the way it looked in there," Jennings said. "At first he was praying and stuff and telling God he didn't mean to.I asked him what he was going to do with his clothes, and he said he was going to burn them because 'In a situation like this, you have to."' Jacqueline Jennings witness There was blood mixed with water on the floor, she said. Hudson asked others to find out what happened to Adkins, who had been taken to an area hospital in critical condition. He died shortly Efter being admitted. Jennings and Hudson then drove back to Lake Wales injennings' car, she said. Jennings said she asked Hudson what really happened between he and Adkins. "At first he was praying and stuff and telling God he didn't mean to. .I asked him what he was going to do with his clothes, and he said he was going to burn them because 'In a situation like this, you have to,"' she said. But Bernstein, who began his opening statement with the phrase, "Lies, more lies and an alibi," stressed that Jennings, a 5-time felon, has a history of lying, even under oath at a September 2003 grand jury hearing regarding Hucton's case. City hopefuls debate By IVEMTE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@alligator.org The party was at Voodoo Lounge on Wednesday -the Democratic Party at least. .The Alachua County Young Democrats forum featured seven of the nine City Commission candidates for the March 29 election, none Of whom are Republicans. "We didn't think they'd want to come," ACYD President Jeanna Mastrodicasa said. But before tackling the serious issues, Mastrodicasa polled the candidates on their favorite movie, musician and television show. At-Large incumbent Rick Bryant enjoys Elton John, while District 2 candidate Grant Thrall watches "American Chopper." One topic that dominated was the proposed GRU plant. However, instead of offering his stance, Mike Belle said "we need to cut how much energy we use." -Also discussed was the creation of more jobs. "Everything in Gainesville is going up, except the wages," said candidate Diyonne McGraw. At-Large hopeful Gabriel Kaimowitz called himself "fun." "I will not win if the media makes this election boring," Kaimowitz said. Bureau courts diverse speakers ACCENT, from page 1 by participating in SG, she said. "Skills I was able to learn as a student in Accent have taught me how to be a successful professional," Emas said. "Strong professional women can say that they learned from their SG experiences." Accent Chairman David Buchalter said he has no bearing on SG's past, but has worked in his capacity to improve relationships with all student organizations, especially multicultural groups. "Accent makes every effort to bring talented and diverse speakers," Buchalter said. "We've done over 20 co-sponsorships this year." The bureau has co-sponsored events with the Dominican Student Association, Islam on Campus, Black History Month, Women's History Month and the Disability Affairs Cabinet this year, he said. Nikki Fried, Student Body president during the 2002 -2003 academic year, said she has been impressed by the women speakers Accent has brought to campus. "We've had Janet Reno, Madeleine Albright, Maya Angelou," she said. "I could go on and on." And women leaders need to play their part in pursuing SG positions, she said. "I was the third woman to be elected president in UF history," Fried said. "It would be a travesty to wait another 15 years to see another woman or minority Student Body president." "We haven't been at UF for dozens of years," Student Body President Jamal Sowell said. 'My own president didn't support me," Sowell said, noting then-Student Body president Kyle Jones supported his competition, the Innovate Party. "I broke away from the norm." 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the Avenue THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/avenue If you told me last week Nintendo wanted me to play bongos, I wouldn't have understood. Read about Brett's experiences at Nintendo's College Media Day on pg. 12. Today ConvmonGroancts -Seconat Hanwt Smnoke Gran Opening PartU, I Can't Revnermber, Liger, Fates Worse Twan Death Ectche C's -Mvners Work' DC North, Tke Sara HoffavnBan t Attandtc-The BoAU Electrrc, Goal's D Ick, Savage Brewtaht Friday CovvonGroavncts -Aprbt' Paper Cranes, Teavn M ascot Faces -The Dafppes, The Cohorts, HLebe Saturday Covmvmon Grounas Whorecattare, Escape G race Sunday Market Street Pitb StrokerAce, Big Git, jason bsbeLl trio The Basevment -The Know How, Ten 13 Coacept, Tke Leftovers, 3rd Deltnition, Fast Eddie ancd the Dag-Glo Jog g ers Wednesday Tke Parple Porpolse -One Parmip Ckam4l p Whole wheat Bread, Craiserveig kt, SLoppU Meat Eaters f you are expecting to hear the beats of bongo drums or the snapping rhythms of beatniks, Poetic Pandelirium on Thursdays at The Orange & Brew is not what you are looking for. A night for shy and not-so-shy poets: and writers to spill their emotions into the microphone, Poetic Pandelirium is sponsored by The Reitz Union Board, The Apartment Poets and the creators, of "exhale." Earlier this month, the 'two-hourlong event at the Reitz Union restaurant, hosted poets from the sponsoring groups as well as a handful of volunteers from the crowd. The Orange & Brew, besides being filled with the sound of Starbucks coffee being blended, was swarming with poetry-goers once the night progressed. Those who wanted to be close to the action gathered on various round tables set up in front of the stage. The second-level sofa seating housed. those who preferred a more removed experience, as well as comfort. Kevin Harris, a founding member of the Apartment Poets, served as MC for the night and spent most of his time dropping occasional jokes arid screeching various, lines from "It's Raining, Men" to get volunteers to loosen up and casey Anderson / Alligator Staff An "exhale" poet recites angry lines about political corruption and pop culture at Poetic Pandelirium at The Orange & Brew on Thursday, Feb. 3.' share their poems with the audience. "If you want a cheap date, come on out to these events," Harris said with a sarcastic chuckle. The event, as well as the various open mic nights and musical acts throughout the week, is free and open to the public. Harris, who was wearing a black t-shirt sporting the letters "APT." on the front and "Poets" on 'the back, broke the ice, by reciting an original poem before anyone else. His -poem, titled "Fantasy Whisper," set the tone for the night, which was filled with poems of love, hurt and oppression. Poet' after poet shuffled on stage to share intimate scriptures with the 'audience, looking out into the darkness of the room while random music played in the background and stage lights shined behind them. About halfway through, seven poets both from the sponsoring groups collaborated on stage to feature the debut of "Justice," a passionate piece written from the point of view of each of the multiculturally diverse performera. Standing in formation, they simultaneously recited the poem, as well as broke off from the pact to deliver their own words into one of the three microphones on stage. If poetry titled "College is Bitch" and "Angry Black Woman" does not entice you to come ouit on a Thursday evening, future events might be right up your alley.' RUB, which sponsors entertainment on campus throughout the year, has multiple events coming soon. On Feb. 24, the Local Brew musical showcase, which will be featuring local bands at the coffee-serving venue, will begin at 8 p.m. Other future events include dinner, performance and book signing by a former heroin-addicted poet and novelist in March, as well as Country Western Night in April. PI L B ARLYN HERNANDEZ

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10, ALLIGATOR E THURSDAYFEBRUARY 17, 2005 ON CAMPUS Whirling Dervishes to bring Sufi traditions to stage BY COLIN MCCANDLESS Avenue writer The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi will perform their Mevlevi Ritual Dance or Sema, at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The dance, part of the Sufi religious order, consists of several stages of music and twirling movements each representing different aspects of the faith. The Sema commemorates the teachings and writings of the great 13th century mystical poet, spiritual master and philosopher Mevlana Jalaladdeen Rumi. A dervish, or apprentice, in relation to the Sufi order, means learning a profession that will provide eternal livelihood. The Mevlevi order originated in Rumi's home of Konya, THE)' Anatolia, (modern-day Turkey), then part of the Seljuk Empire. Rumi was born in 1207 at Balkh in present-day Afghanistan, but his family moved to Turkey to flee the invading Mongols, according to www.ruminights.com. The Sufi order Rumi founded is steeped in the Islam tradition, and its doctrine focuses on divine love, tolerance, worship of God, community and personal development. Rumi's message of peace, love and tolerance draws followers today worldwide and has been embraced by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The ultimate goal of Sufism is to reach Allah through attainment of maturity and perfection, and the Whirling Dervishes program demonstrates one way of achieving this spiritual enlightenment. The Mevlevi Sufi tradition has been-celebrated in U ID / ,. 1~~ >7,; /7. the West during the 20th century and is preserved in contempo rary cultural ways such as the dance of the Whirling Dervishe of Rumi, who are touring universities in the southeastern Unitec States. The Whirling Dervishes are sponsored by local and non-profi organizations, and the Gainesville show comes to the Phillip, Center on behalf of the Silk Road Club, whose group mission i. to foster inter-cultural and religious dialogue and uiderstanding through creative collaborations like the Rumi performance Tickets for Tuesday's show range from $21 to $36 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or the Phillips Center. For more information on the Whirling Dervishes o Rumi call the Phillips Center Box Office at 392-2787, or visi www.ruminights.com. Eli TC Barbecue David's Real Pit BBQ Voted #1 in Gainesville and listed in "Where the Locals Eat" as best place in Gainesville for Ribs & BBQ. David's says come on in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Adult size portions for adult size appetites. David's caters to the Gators. Open 7am-9pm Mon-Sat, 8am-9pm Sun. We are located at 5121-A NW 39th Ave. (352) 373-2002. David's BBQ delivers the best BBQ anywhere in Gainesville with Gatorfood.com Bistro Bistro 1245 Gourmet food at student prices! Large selection of wines starting at $9.99. Wine tastings Wed & Fri 4-8pm. 3 tastes only $4.95. Open llain-1lpm Sun-Thurs and til midnight Fri & Sat. Mildred's Big City Food "The restaurant to take Mom and Dad." Gainesville's most awarded. Fresh food menu changes nitely: Seafood, steak, duck, chicken, lamb, rabbit, crab cakes, etc. See our chef on TV20ABC Fri. 5:30pm. Reservations recommended. 3445 W. University Ave. 377-1711. Casual 706 Serving California Mediterranean Cuisine. Live Jazz on Thursdays starting at 7:30pm. Sunday International Brunch Buffet with neverending Mimosas starts at 11:00am. Open at 5pm daily. 706 W. University -Ave. Call for takeout 378-2001. Bennigan's Happy Hour specials all day everyday. Great food and attentive service. 3208 SW Archer Road 373-2800. Open MondaySaturday 11am-2am, Sun 11-11. Caf6 Gardens Caf6 Gardens has -been just across from the UF Campus since 1976. This quaint landmark establishmentwithawardwinning courtyard dining is perfect for any date or gathering. Don't miss the Friday wine tastings 68pm. Open 7 days. Now booking private parties for the Tuscawilla Room with patio and deck. Daily Lunch & Drink Specials. -Live Music Nightly -Call 376-2233 1643 NW 1st Ave. Hooters Hooters is relocating! Same fun atmosphere in a newly remodeled Casual location, right near UF campus. For the best wings, hottest girls, and popular Wednesday night trivia, come on out to Hooters at 3265 SW 34th St., or give us a call at 335-9464. Rafferty's Specials: Happy Hour everyday 4pm-10pm. Dollar drafts, 2 for 1 single liquor drinks & house wines. Lunch & dinner specials Mon-Fri. 11 TV's, 2 Big Screen Outside Seating. Behind Eckerd's in Butler Plaza. 374-0675. The Swamp Serving a wide array of appetizers, burgers, wings, steaks, salads and seafood, The Swamp offers something for everyone. Come and relax on the front lawn or on one of our intimate decks while enjoying our daily lunch, dinner or drink specials. Don't miss our famous Happy Hour, Monday thru Friday 4pm-8pm. Located across from University of Florida, it's the perfect place to unwind and experience that great Gator flavor they call The Swamp. Delivering lunch and dinner Mon-Sun 11am10pm. 1642 W. Univ. Ave. 37SWAMP (377-9267) For catering information call 380-9291. Chinese, Golden Buddha Where eating well means eating healthfully. Gainesville's best Chinese food, according to many of our customers. Family run, expert chef, now with more vegetables. Generous portions, fast service & super lunch/dinner combos. FREE DELIVERY 613 NW 16th Ave. 372-4282. Full menu and specials @ GainesvilleGoldenBuddha.com Corm fort "'Food, New Deal Cafe Fresh burgers pound, pot pie, flatbread pizza, panninis, fresh fish, pork chops. Bargain Martinis. 3443 W. University Ave. 371-4418. Creole Po' Boys Discover a genuine taste of New, Orleans at Po' Boys Creole Cafe' at 3275 SW 34th Street by Carraba's! Choose from 25 different Po' Boys sandwiches or from our many wraps, salads, gumbos, jumbalaya, and dinners! See us at poboysgainesville.com. Ladies Night Every Tues w/ Live Creole Music & Free Beer for ladies! Call 372-1155 for more info! Ice Cream Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery shouts, "Happy Birthday!" and "Happy Aniversary!" Gainesville's most popular ice cream shops also create great CAKES for birthdays and anniversaries. Stop in today for premium ice creams and order a Signature Cake. You can buy a fresh-made daily cake or a custom-order cake. Newberry Road: 271-7437 Archer Road: 377-7520. V/AX/MC/D. Please visit GatorFood.com for freshmade deep-frozen deliveries. Italian Pio's Pasta Company Serving you from two locations 7 days a week. 4320 SW 20th Ave. Open for lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Fri 372-9975. 6 South Main St. Open lunch 11am-2pm WedFri 375-7372. Both locations open 5pm-lOpm Mon-Sun. Call for reservations for any special occassion or just a quiet night out. Walk-ins welcome.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 X ALLIGATOR, 11 They're badfish too: Sublime tribute band hits G'ville BY JUNE CAPPIELLO Avenue Writer Out of Long Beach, Calif., Sublime introduced the refreshing sound of ska, reggae and punk fusion when they toured along the West Coast in the mid-1990s. But the untimely death of lead singer Brad Nowell due to a drug overdose meant most fans on the East Coast and Midwest never would have a chance to see Sublime live. With that in mind, Joel Hanks, Dave Ladin and Scott' Begins of Rhode Island formed Badfish, a tribute band, to give those who missed Sublime the first timearound a chance to hear their songs played live. Badfishi is scheduled to play Wednesday at The Side Bar at 9 p.m. The cover is $8. The band hailing from Matunuck, R.I., formed in the spring of 2001 as a side project for the three members, who each were in separate bands. Encouraged by positive feedback each time they covered a Sublime songs, the members eventually left their respective bands to focus on Badfish and tour full time. The band played 180 shows last year. Although a tribute band, Badfish doesn't try to impersonate all aspects of the band they're covering. "We're not trying to be Sublime," said Hanks, the band's bassist. "We're just a band playing Sublime songs. It's great." Hanks said hometown shows in Rhode Island draw a crowd of 1,500 every time. Badfish even has played with singer/ songwriter Jimmy Buffet, who came up on stage during a show in Nantucket, Mass. Buffet played "Brown-Eyed Girl," "No Woman No Cry" and "The. Joker with the Band," Hanks said. Despite all of the cities they've visited, Wednesday will be Badfish's debut in Gainesville. Hanks hopes even the skeptics will come to the show to check it out. "It's Sublime -how can you go wrong?" he said. 1 ~1'UN ce.' ;< ;~ 0 9 2 ( H '$4<,/~ liii ', <~ 1 <' ~", "1 Japanese 4iya Sushi 222 SW 35th Blvd. (Butler Plaza ext to Publix). Enjoy Authentic ipanese food in a Casual & :omfortable environment. Our xtensive SUSHI BAR provides te best portions in town. All ushi made-to-order. Try our new ienu with new rolls, appetizers, .nch specials, & unique rice /ines. Open every day 11:30amOpm. To Go orders available on verything. 335-3030. Delivery vailable through Gatorfood.com. Mediterronean/ Hookah lounge ,arah's On the Avenue ainesville's Premiere Hookah ounge! One of Farah's best idden treasures are its hookah >bacco pipes also known s Argilleh, these flavorful, romatic concoctions of taste nd smell offer a relaxing aood either before, after, or >erhaps even while dining at arah's. We use only the finest 'rand of premium hookah Dbacco and natural charcoal, rnported directly from the dediterranean Gulf. 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12, ALLIGATOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 New gan incites bongo adness, N intendo always has been known for their innovation. As long as I can remember, it has been their increasingly superior Game Boys, quality "out-there" games, such as "Pikmin" and "Paper Mario," and crazy ideas -the notso-popular, yet original Virtual Boy -that have defined Nintendo from its competitors. I mean, really, the company has built its whole fan base upon a short plumber who fights a dinosaur. And because of all this, I've learned to expect Nintendo io build something just a little different. Still, if you had told me last week Nintendo wanted me to come to Seattle to play bongos, I wouldn't have understood. Much like you don't understand now. But on Friday at Nintendo's College Media Day, I did just that. I got a preview of "Donkey Kong Jungle Beat," yet another innovative game from the Nintendo assembly line, and a slew of other products that promise something new. Jungle Beat is a fast-paced sidescroller with lush graphics and gameplay reminiscent of the revolutionary "Donkey Kong Country." Players control DK as he pinballs through hordes of animal opposition on his kingdom-wide quest to consume all of the fruit in existence. .Sound familiar? It is, but while this simple premise is nothing new to the DK series, in "Jungle Beat" the controls make all the difference. Packaged with the game is a specialized GameCube controller shaped like a pair of bongos. Beat on the right bongo to make DK go right, left to go left. Pound faster to sprint and beat both to jump. Smack the sides or clap to attack. And yes, you'll look stupid, but you'll get over it when you realize how much fun this game is. Plus, mastering the bongos and DK's acrobatics will allow players to maintain a "beat combo" potentially all level, which will multiply their total score and life bar for the ensuing Platinum spins techno, lacks luster en you call a club Platinum', I expect big things, such as glamour and excess. What I don't expect is an apartment-like space above Silver Q. Thanks to lack of knowledgeable promoting skills and a boring atmosphere, Friday's grand opening fell flat on its face. I do applaud the promoter's effort for bringing a different kind of DJ to the club scene in Gainesville. DJ Debauchery deliver techno and house anthems reminiscent of the days when students spent most of their nights at Simon's doing "things" that led to the 2 a.m. rave ordinance. Where the club truly fails is in the setup. After climbing up a set of stairs, I found myself going down a hallway with rooms on either side that I assumed were VIP areas. After that, I J. Daniel Duran Night Writer theavenue@aligator.org by a sofa, loveseat stumbled upon the only bar in the location. The dance area, by far the biggest room in the series of rooms I already had passed, unfortunately was cluttered and coffee table, completely unnecessary, particularly because of the lack of space. If the owners and promoters want Platinum to survive, changes need to be made .quickly. First thing, a patron shouldn't haveto stop and ask if this is the entrance to the locale. The name should clearly be displayed somewhere around the entrance. A man standing under a red light isn't enough to lure people in. The dull lighting scheme didn't stop at the entrance. The dance area featured low-wattage light bulbs that barely let you see two feet in front of you. Also, space should be re-evaluated. Using the space wisely could create'less of a chaotic feel. The bar even could be shortened in length to make more danceable room in the area, and some walls wouldn't necessarily be missed. I can't say if there is a need for a place like Platinum, but I'm pretty sure there are people who would enjoy the techno-lounge ambience -myself included. However, it needs to be done correctly. More creative lighting and space decor easily could make this club one that would-have to turn people away. MM Newkotobuki.com (nextt the Copper Monkey) Food & drink specials in the Alligator everyday. F M O T AR 0! A R D CHOLAROE R EAEHP.UTET ERE I aaltonbRLEfotaET SK p I Confratansto O R e Mmer f Mo rtar Bor raon Chapter boss fight. And both kinds of boss fights are an absolute blast. Brett Kelman Regular bosses require DK to jostle Don't Hate the Playa with some hairy characters until the propbkelman@aIligator.org er exchange of explosive fruit brings about some jungle justice, while boxing matches challenge player's timing and tenacity with the likes of Karate Kong and other angry apes. On a whole, "Jungle Beat" is another example of Nintendo taking one of its classic characters and making them new again. Despite its simplicity, it's is an installment to the DK series on par with any other. Besides just bongos, Nintendo's College Media Day offered playtime with Nintendo's new handheld: the Nintendo DS. The DS, born of the realization that "people don't buy peripherals for their video games," includes dual screens, a touch screen, a microphone and wireless link-up. But a great handheld is nothing without great games. Of the many I played, two stood out. Like the original "WarioWare," "WarioWare: Touched!" presents players with a rapid-fire onslaught of two-second "microgames" that now are focused on use of the DS's stylus and touch screen. Unrolling toilet paper and tickling a figure were among my favorites. Also while I won't be abandoning my PS2 copy of Madden 2005 quite yet, Madden for the DS was a surprisingly apt replacement. Good enough to play in the brief moments when console Madden is out of reach. You know, like class. Deciphering fa UX-gasms HoW ho I know if tS'Uj qr ffend [s fakng bt? Ske seals she hns orgasms, bttt I cvn't tell klke I've been eb Oe to v ith other girls I've beer titk. is there'n wUj to know for st req Dear Fakin the Bacon, Women can fake orgasms at will, no acting experience required (I could totally outdo Meg Ryan's "faux"-gasm in "'When Harry Met Sally.") Actually, a counterfeit climax often is more convincing than a real one. Everyone should make it clear to their partner there is no orgasmic expectation. This takes pressure off anyone with an'ache to fake. But if you insist on playing Detective Orgasm, there are a few physical signs you can scout out (although, staring at her crotch like it's a science experiment is JumnpYour anything but sexy.) In most cases durBones Jones ing a genuine flush Undercovers of sexual bliss, the undercovers2005@yahoo.com vaginal walls contract, the chest and face become flushed and breathing remains heavy for a few minutes. Don't be fooled by mechanical moaning and quivering that shuts off after the supposed moment of ecstasy. Bear in mind that every woman's orgasm is different, so what holds true for the majority isn't the case for everyone. More importantly, understanding why people (yes, guys are guilty as well) simulate satisfaction is key in overcoming a lack of coming. Many think bringing someone to the brink quickly and consistently is the sole determinant in their ability as a lover. This type of thought process leads many to stage a counterfeit climax in order to save a partner's ego. I'd like to single-handedly debunk this myth by revealing that the most mind-blowing moan fest of my life didn't include me coming. Fabulous sex doesn't have to involve five, or even one, big "0."

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 13 Woman out of Africa displays art at local gallery BY ALICIA PEREZ Avenue Writer She was looking for an adventure. She found it in Africa, where she remained for 28 years. Mary Jane Volkmann's earliest childhood memory of painting was at the age of 4. She would paint, draw and make up stories to go along with the pictures. The 53-year-old Cleveland native is this month's featured artist at the Oak Hall High School Gallery. Paintings from Swaziland and Namibia will be featured as well as original prints of postage stamps and some recent work from Gainesville. Volkmann said she enjoys painting sceneries and landscapes. "I love looking around and seeing interesting and beautiful things and putting it down in a tangible form," she said. She was 23 when she traveled to Swaziland on a three-month visa. While there, she went to her friend's house and decided to paint the valley that she said had taken her breath away. That day would change her life. forever. "I was painting, and I saw that someone had come to visit my friend," she said. "It was the king's personal physician and member of the royal family. He watched me and didn't say anything, so I continued to paint. A couple of days Stan Kaye Artist Mary Jane Volkmann, center, speakes with guests at the opening of her show at Oak Hall High. later I got a call from the cabinet asking me to the city, so I got on a bus and went to the capital city." The memory is as if it had happened yesterday, she explains. A portrait of the king painted for his 75th birthday was brought out -he wasn't happy with it. "They asked me if I could. do one for him, and I said I had no money, no work permit and no materials," the artist said. "Then they took me into another room for tea, and I found myself with a visa, a work permit, an expense account and a chauffer that was going to take me to get the materials I needed." The king never made private appearances, thus her paintings had to be drawn from public appearances and black and white pictures. She went to the Prince's home several times because he was taking care of her and also helped her with color choices. She stayed in Swaziland for 5 years before moving to Namibia and beginning the second part of her incredible journey. While in Namibia, she was asked to design postage stamps two of which won awards -but the highlight Of her trip was being asked by Gamsberg MacMillan Publishing Co. to paint 23 portraits of Namibian life, she said. It took her four-and a half years to finish the paintings. After spending 23 years in Namibia, her husband and she agreed their two sons needed to further educate their lives. "The funny part is that Florida was #50 on our list of choices," she said, laughing. "My husband, Walter, was checking out some properties out west and decided to go visit my mom in Florida. He stopped in Gainesville to visit Professor Barnes and stayed with him a couple of days and fell in love with the area." It has been two years since the move to Gainesville, and she couldn't be happier. She still paints and focuses on painting the,, countryside and of people. "I paint a lot of plein-air," she said. "I also love painting clouds and water. I just love painting because it brings me so much joy. I can paint anything and when the paint starts flowing it humbling and thrilling." The exhibit running through March 1 is a retrospective view of her life. It is open during school hours and free to the public. Volkmann also is giving a series of lectures in -several libraries throughout February as part of Black History Month. PLAYLIST Bari romis s wid tIt BY NATHANIEL DEAS Avenue Writer Although they are described as a rockabilly blues band, when Crazy Georg and the Cowboy Hotrods take the stage, you never know what you'll hear. "Our music is also largely improvisational, to the point where at times it gets completely chromatic, which in other words means anything goes," front man Georg Koszulinski explained. "It might start with a jazz feel, but it can quickly turn into anything. But we always bring it back to something the audience recognizes. We try to push boundaries, but we also don't want our music to become inaccessible." The band will bring their styles to Tun & Terry's Friday night, as well as to the Side Bar on Saturday. Koszulinski expects a fun time. "Performing with the Hotrods is insanely fu and energetic," he said. "Every performance is uique, but I think people can always expect a complete lack of, inhibition on our part and a good time. Even the sad and lonely songs and the blues numbers are teeming with positive energy." Influenced by such styles as jazz and country, Crazy Georg and the Cowboy Hotrods make a point to be different. "We're taking these classic American styles and re-contextualizing them in our own unique way," Koszulinski said. "It's important to us to keep these forms of art and storytelling alive, but to simply imitate our musical idols would become parody. We're making these styles relevant to us." While playing together in indie hardrock band Daughters of the Revolution, Koszulinski and Jared Geiger joined forces with former El Robot member Morgan Caraway to form the Cowboy Hotrods. After a couple of practices, the band hit the road, touring to St. Louis, Mo., and back. The trio recently has enlisted the talent of Don Austin on fiddle. "Don is an incredible musician, and he's raised the bar for all of us," Koszulinski said. "It's a really exciting time because we all know how rare it is to find such great chemistry. Truthfully, performing has never been so much fun for me." Friday's show at Tim & Terry's is free and starts at 10:30 p.m. Doors open at the_ Side Bar at 9 p.m., and cover is $5. For more information about Crazy Georg and the Cowboy Hotrods check out the band's Web site at http://www.cowbo yhotrods.lonegunartist.com/ Play perplexing, verbose BY HEATHER BERGER Avenue Writer. I entered "No Man's Land" Saturday night -and I couldn't wait to leave. After an enigma of fancy words attacked my brain for about 90 minutes, I left the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre wondering what I just witnessed. Heather Berger Curtain Call hberger@alligator.org H.a r o 1 d Pinter's "No Man's Land," as performed by the ART, was an unbearably strange theatrical experience unlike anything I'd ever call decent. I took the necessary steps to receive help after my daunting experience. I felt weak and small, perplexed by this play that the director, Sidney Homan, referred to as "revolving around reality and illusion." I took a trip down Google Lane to find answers, something to grab onto that would give me a little insight into "No Man's Land." From Pinter's official Web site, http: / /www.haroldpinter.com, I inferred that "No Man's Land" was meant to enlighten the audience about the inevitability of old age. It was supposed to focus on Pinter, a successful writer who is creatively blocked in no man's land, and Spooner, a failed poet who tries to rescue Pinter from his slump. Foster and Briggs, as Pinter's assistants, also were supposed to help ask the ultimate question of what is to be done when there is nothing left to do. It's a good thing I had Google help' me out, because I never would have known that otherwise. The ART's version of what is, arguably, Pinter's most written-about play was misleading and unclear. In roles originally written for men, both Foster and Briggs were female at the ART. I believe in changing the gender of a character, one essentially changes the character. Although it is a directorial choice, I found the choice ineffective. Within the first minutes of dialogue between Spooner and the two assistants, both ladies were canoodling with him on a tiny couch. It was uncharacteristic of two professional assistants, and I saw it as a cheap shot at women. For two women meant to dress as assistants, their short skirts and cleavage did not reflect that. Shamrock McShane, who played Spooner, did an excellent job with his character. Just as in "The Votive Pit," which he wrote and starred in last month, McShane's quality acting carried the rest of the cast. In his director's notes, Homan described the play as a "strange and beautiful and comic and mysterious world." I get the feeling Pinter intended this play to revolve around questions -some which are answered and some which are left to discover. The only thing I left the ART questioning Was where I should go for dinner. "No Man's Land" is at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre from Feb. 10-26.

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16, ALLIGATOR N THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Country crooners tO playa V~n UE11 BY KEELEY MCCARTY Avenue writer Rascal Flatts will croon tunes from their new CD, "Feels Like Today" at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Friday night. The concert, which will start at 8 p.m., will feature the the rising country trio after soloist Blake Shelton. Their self-titled debut had went platinum just five years ago, but the group already has achieved notable success within the country music scene. In 2003, the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers all named Rascal Flatts the Vocal Group of the Year. CMVIA honored them with the title again in 2004. Not only are they popular for their musical talents, the three 30-something men have achieved sex-symbol status with their female audience. The O'Connell Center show is part of their "Here's To You" tour, named for a track off the new album, specifically dedicated to fans. Tickets can be purchased for $41 at the University Box Office or for varying other charges at the Oaks Mall Information Booth and Ticketmaster. I Film exp ores mutilation custom emale circumcision. just the thought of it is enough to send an uncomfortable chill down my spine. However archaic and unheard of this ancient ritual might be to our society today, there still are places in the world where it is a common practice. In the 2004 African film "Moolaad," writer and director Ousmane Sembene creates a provocative and controversial story that pits itself against the ancient practice. "Moolaad6," set in modern day Senegal, is the story of a small village divided by the opposing views toward the mutilation ritual. The film begins when a group of four young girls looking to avoid purification, as the circumcision ritual is known, run to the protection of Coll6 Ardo Galle Sy (Fatoumata Coulibaly). Coll6 a strong-willed wife of a village tribesman, takes the girls in and offers them protection. To keep the girls safe, Coll6 invokes the spelllike call for sanctuary known as moolaad6. The time honored tradition of moolaad, is made to protect the weak who can't stand for themselves. Coil, who refused to have her own daughter, Amasatou (Salimata Traor6), circumcised years earlier, becomes the center of a controversy that has both men and women in the 'illage choosing sides in the argument. Amasatou's prospective marriage to the heir to the tribal throne is questioned as more controversy igAngie De Angelis nites over the kind of girl At the Hipp he should marry. adeangelis@alligator.org "Moolaadd" displays the villages resistance to two respected traditions, both that of female genital mutilation and that of sanctuary. By challenging these customs, Sembene reflects the changes in modern-day African culture as modern values shake the foundation of its past. Winner of the "Un Certain Regard" at the last year's Cannes Film Festival, "Moolaad6" provides an interesting insight into a colorful culture rich in tradition. Though the subject is heavy and the plot moves slowly at times, this film is a thought provoking piece that can relate to all cultures in that it challenges the traditions of the past. "Moolaad6" opens Friday at the Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE Second Place, and runs until Feb. 24. For show times and tickets, contact the Hippodrome at 375-HIPP or online at www.thehipp.org. GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS 25% OFF any one GNC Product Cannot be cornbined. Need coupon. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 17 s homy Orchestra Ordo Phlhamonic O Lcestrae with Ca rlcs Dntoit COtnduO with b 'rafoird Maes Is, saxophone March 8 An Alan and Carol Squitieri Classical Performance One of the world'finest orchestras led by one of the world's finest conductors. Need we say more? March 14 Sponsored by ColdWell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors A perfect date night! Multiple Tony Award-winner tells, through dance about characters linked by the wild pursuit of love and the need to make what else? -"contact." No relation to the Jodie Foster movie about aliens. vdth b onn -TAancrdm. March 19 Sponsored by HollowgayFinancial Services Put on your most glamorous outfit, treat yourself to a nice dinner and don't miss this evening of classic entertainment with legendary Broadway pianist/composer Hamlisch and vocalist Mancini. ulliard String QUartet March 20 University Auditorium An Alan and Carol Squitieri Classical Performance Try an afternoon of chamber music by the "quintessential Arerican quartet' March 31 Sponsored by Florida Food Service, The Village and WCJB TV-20 A saxophone legend -you may remember him as Jay Leno's bandleader on The Tonight Show plays an evening of jazz and light classica, including the theme to the hit movie Catch Me If You Can. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio not included. April 3 University Auditorium If -you missed the Juilliard String Qbartet (March 20), here's another chance to try_ chamber music. Or, if you liked Juilliard, here's an equally talented ensemble. April Best selling author (Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day) speaks, signs books and makes you laugh out loud. Kroos uzart t Sun Rings April 12 A stunning chamber work, presented against a backdrop of awe-inspiring cosmic images. April 13 An ArtesAmericas Program of The University of Texas at Austin funded by Altria Group, Inc. Sizzling Mixes tango, modern dance and classical ballet to explore love, temptation and loss. Kind of like your last few dates, but more dramatic and with better choreography. 0an AOTnushka Shan k April 17 Experience Indian music from a living legend. Try it, you'll like it. April 20 Sponsored by 98.5 KTK & News/Talk 97.3 The SKY, Wachovia and WCJB TV-20 Come on, you know you love it. You've seen the movie eight times. Now see the musical. Note: availability is extremely limited. May 11 Only 17 years old, Westenra is a vocal powerhouse. Her sweet, soaring classical, and modern melodies will make you want to sign up for voice lessons. All events are at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts unless otherwise noted.

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BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND CI ass f eds THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/class For Rent For Rent FrrRent ) ForVRen FF Rent rhishd furnished 7 unfurnished I unfurnished 0 unfurnished ONE IN A MILLIONIt Roommate matching 3/3 from only $445 FREE Able 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 LANDINGStt, 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 & doub's suites available. Starting at $400/mo inclu ss everything -gym, pool, DSL, electric, tc. 337-9255 or www.windsorhall.com 4-2P *1-1 1BR i 2BR Huge floor plan. Private patio, park at your door. Oasis 377-3149 Furn Avail 3436 SW 42nd Ave & 34th St. $500 & $600/ mo 4-20-71-1 *Incredible Deal 1/1 in 4/4* with: internet & cable & elec & water walkin closets, full bath, wash/dry pool view, gym, FULL furnish Call for more info 352-258-3542 2-25-27-1 Just Bring Your Clothes! Furnished 2 &-rbedrooms from $875 Luxury living with all the perks! lnchldgts 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 Females for all rooms in beautiful, fully furnished 4BR/4BA Univ. Terr. Walk-in closets. Utils ind. Great location. 2 bus rts. 1 year lease discounted for summer $425/$300. Bring your friends & call. 954-592-0521 2-21-5-1 Clean 2BR/2BA apt. Close to UF, shopping, bus stop. Water, elec, cable, local phone, HS internet, pool, laundry incl. $900/mo. Call 352-376-9261 2-21-5-1 DUPLEX Tower & Archer Rd. 3 rooms, private, kitchen, bedroom, bath, appliances, Dish Network, covered patio, picnic area, utils included. $475/mo $100 sec dep. 352372-6466 2-24-7-1 QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD Avail NOW orAUGUSTI 1BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735 HUGE floor plans 2 Pools! Pets Welcomel ** 335-7275 4-20-71-2 *LUXURY 3/3 DOWNTOWN* Hurry while they last Only 8 left! W/D, pets OK 338-0002 4-20-71-2 unfurnshed 1 OSUN BAYAPTSO OSome furnished avail* **Walk or Bike to Campus 00 GATOR PLACE APTS 3600 SW 23 St. 2BR/ I BAW/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. 61BR cottage $375/mo. Call 378-9220 or mobile 213-3901. 4-20-71-2 AVAILABLE NOW Walk to UF, Studios and 1 BR~s From $519. 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 Realty Corp. REALTORS' www.watsonrent.com Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440 Full Service Sales 352-377-8899 gvillepm@watsonrealtycorp.com 4-20-71-2 CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL? -Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK Residents get FREE parking.guaranteed You can't live any closer! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 1-1 $460/mo902-1 $520/mo www.sunisland.info 0@0376-6720 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, inci water, sewer, pest control & garbage. Sorry no pets allowed. Call 335-7066 335-7066. 4-20-71-2 Quiet Conveniencel Locationi 1BR $460 2BR $530 Beautiful pools/courtyardsl Walk to UFI Pets Welcome! Now or Augustl 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, 46R apt/house, 60 second walk to UF. Remodeled, Oui House charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included. Wood floors. With .Parking. By Private Owner. 538-2181 lv message 4-20-71-2 "Free for All" Huge 3BR/2BA $850 Alarm -cool pooi -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*Poo*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 Envyl Luxury 2&3 Bedrooms from $850 Cable*W/D*Newly Remodeled Pool*Hot Tub*Tennis*Gym*PC-Lab* Reserve now for fall! 372-8100 4-20-71-2 HOUSES and CONDOS All locations and price ranges If you are tired of apt life Go to www.maximumre.com or call 374 6905. 8-24-170-2 Leasing Now & Fall Large 2BR/1 BA $629, 3BR/2BA $855 Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org 4-20-71-2 1 BLOCK FROM UF Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes. W/D, private balconies, Open until 8pm and WEEKENDS Leasing for Fall 371-7777 4-20-71-2 Historic Neighborhood WALK TO UF Studios and 1 Brs For Fall-from $460 OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 4-20-71-2 Rooftop Luxury Overlooking UF Private 3/2 with HUGE deck W/D*Free Parking*Elevator Access One of a kind luxury 372-7111 4-20-71-2 Summer rates plus July FREE on a 15 month lease Sun Island Properties .376-6720 www.sunisiand.info 4-20-71-2 Need space for a 2,3 or 4-some? TH, W/D & DW. We love ALL pets! Pool*Park @ UF *Free Gym*Alarm Move-in now, 1 month freely 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 1st MONTH FREE Pine Rush Apartments 1&2 BR apt homes starting @ $429/mo -375-1519 4-20-71-2 More for less, FREE even! 2BR/2BA -Only $680 Pool -bus route -alarm -tennis Pet perfectFree Stop by and see us -3764002 4-20-71-2 How To Place A Classified Ad: Corrections and Cancellations: Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M -F, 8am -4pm. No refunds or In Person: By Mail: When Will Your Ad Run? credits can be given. Cash, Check, MC, or Visa Use forms appearing weekly in The Classifieds begin TWO WORKING DAYS Alligator errors: Check your ad the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND Afligator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC, after they are placed. Ads placed at the with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY REThe Alligator Office Visa or checks only. UF Bookstore may take THREE days to SPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAY THE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY. 1105 W. University Ave. appear. Ads may run for any length of Corrected ads will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be M-, 8a -4p By Phone: (352) 373-FIND ppa.Asmyrnfrnyegt given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not F Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY. time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry, be further compensated. UF Bookstore at Reitz Union M -F, 8am -4pm but there can be no refunds or credits Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE M -F, 8am -6pm, Sat. 10am -5pm By Fax: (352) 376-4556 for cancelled ads. NOON for the next day's paper. There will be a $2.00 charge for M5 minor changes. I, For Rent: Furnished 6 F rnishings 11 Motorcycles, Mopeds 16 Health Ser -ices 21 Entertainment 2 For Rent: Unfurnished 7 Computers 12 Autos 17 Typing Services 22 Tickets 3 Sublease 8 Electronics, 13 Wanted 18 Personals 23 Rides 4 Roommates 9 Bicycles I14 Help Wanted 19 Connections 24, Pets 5 Real Estate -10 For Sale 17, Services, 20 Even! Notices 25 Lost & FOunfd 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 discriminationi" 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 that is know as "personal" or "connections" whether or not they actually appear under those classifications. We suggest that any reader who responds to that type of advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information. -Although this newspaper uses great care in accepting or rejecting advertising according to its suitability, we cannot verify that all advertising claims or offers are completely valid in every case and, therefore, cannot assume any responsibility for any injury or loss arising from offers and acceptance of offers of goods and/or services through any advertising contained herein.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, P rRent For Rent FrRent nFo'Rn I F rRnt unfurnish ed ufrishedunfurnished unrnsd unrnsd 1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA $525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals, W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF. 332-7700 .4-20-71-2 1BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 2-25-38-2 ***LIVE IN LUXURY** HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3 Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab Pets welcome*Private dog park Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801 4-20-71-2 Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups & DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2 Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft 1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070. 4-20-71-2 HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, Ig screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. 4-20-71-2 Total Elec, 2 & 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball waste, pest, lawn mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave. 373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2 One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 3-7-45-2 Up to I month FREE rent! 20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 &3BR apts Avail Aug. Special from $489/person. Lofts, hrdwd firs & more. Going fast! Call 376-6223 TrimarkProperties.com 4-20-71-2 Apartments Available Now All Florida Areas; All Major US Cities Browse our listing FREE WWW.SUBLET.COM 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-2 *2 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 3BR/1 BA House Carpet, cent H/AC, Available March 1st $700/amo 375-8256 4-20-70-2 Have Roommates? 3BR/2BA House $950 Only You? 1BR/1 BA House $450 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 So Close to Campus Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. $400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. 2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 3734423 or online at www.maximumre.com 8-15-95-2 PET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. townhomes. 2BR, privacy fence, modern appliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner, please leave detailed message. $375-525/ mo 331-2099 2-17-30-2 SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some units SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-3312099 2-17-30-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW 1st Ave Located right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Call 352-376-4493 or visit www.theleasingconnection.com 3-31-56-2 4BR/4BA at UF Only 2 left for Fall. Luxury Townhomes W/D, Alarm, Pets Ok. Open WEEKENDS 371-7777 4-20-69-2 WOOD FLOORS at UF 1&2 BRs avail Fall Pets ok, some w/ W/D OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 www.ufhome.com 4-20-69-2 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSII 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.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 **1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL* NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint 2BRover 1100 sq ft 00 $650/mo 1 BR-over 800 sq f660 $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $300 oft deposit 0 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/4BR -LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse, fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.5BA only $850 4BR/3BA only $1099 Close to UF in SW Beautiful/quiet 0 376-2507 4-20-63-2 Threesomes Welcome! All the space you need only $1050 Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage. The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100 4-20-60-2 Haile Plantation -Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce 246-3690 2-25-26-2 DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-20-2 *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/1BA cent H/AC, fireplace, W/D hk-up, DW, tile & wood floors 731 NE 9th St $850/mo 316-1637 225-20-2 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 1BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, $750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Drive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 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 2-23-18-2 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 Avail. Aug 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile floors, extra game room, fenced yard, pet ok, wash/dry provided. 1330 NW 39th St. 3392342 for directions $1275/mo 2-23-15-2 GREAT FOR STUDENTS! 3BR/2BA house, close to UF & Shands, on bus route, 1 car garage, tile flr, fireplace, 1450 sq ft, Avail nowl $975/mo,"sec dep. Call Casey to move in 352-514-2936 2-25-17-2 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from canipus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-2 Rent With Us Today, Buy With Us Tomorrow! Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals www.BosshardtPM.com Ask About Our Lucrative Tenant Rewards 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 **AVAILABLE NOW** 2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE 2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE Call 665-4106 Charlene 2-21-10-2 VILLAGE LOFTAPTS 1BR LOFT APTS 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting at $450/mo. Quiet, wooded setting. FREE monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave. Call 332-0720 3-31-32-2 *3 BLKS TO UF* 2BR/1BA duplex, hardwood floors, W/D, -$535/mo. 375-8256. 4-20-47-2 DOWNTOWN avail immediately or spring. Month to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt, newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets OK, Close to Shands, UF & Library. $650-715/ mo, Call 262-1351 2-22-10-2 1 Block fromUF! I1BR 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 Avl Feb 352-2192033 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 Charming 2BD/1BA log cabin. Stone fire place, loft study, cent H/AC, W/D, pvt lol wd firs, 10 min to UP. 806-NW 17th Ave 375 6854 $700/mo NS. 2-17-5-2 ****ANTIQUE APARTMENT**** 2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets ar ranged, Avail now. $475/mo 1st, last, dep Call Greg 214-3291 2-25-11-2 *NW 39th Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new wd ptn flr, Ig, open, good area $580-61002/2, patio gate $510-5150SW, fancy 2BR near UF, Ig kit, so pch, fenced, $545-560Share 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.'372-952f www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 SHORT TERMLEASE! 2BR 15BA Duplex, walk to UF, CH/AC, $495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952f www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 2-18-5-2 2 BLOCKS TO STADIUM 1813 NW 2nd Ave. 1 BR/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/1 BA, W/D hkups. Island kitchen. Avail Now $500/mo 375-8256 ,4-20-43-2 1 BR/1iBA clean/spacious 750 sq ft apt. 5 mi: walk to UF/Shands. Pets negotiable. 2 units Call 352-373-2324 2-22-7-2 Available for Summer, 2005Brand New 3BR/2BA Home in professional community w/common pool & picnic area Longleaf Village 7472 SW 84th Dr. $1300/mo. Union Properties 352-373-7578 2-21-5-2 AVAILABLE FOR FALL, 2005 Kensington North, on SW 20th Ave. 2BR2/5BA townhouse $800/,mo Union Properties 352-373-7578 2-21-5-2 Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neigh borhood, 1000 sq ft, tile floors, spacious living/dining rooms, W/D hkups, pvt pation i: back yard, near UF. 1824 NW 10th St. 376 0080 2-25-8-2 2BR/1BA Duplex in Duckpond Area: Cer H/AC, W/D hook-ups; wood floors, 605 NI 6th Ave. $550/mo, sec dep. Call 386-935 3196 2-22-5-2 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 2-23-5-2 HISTORIC DUCKPOND NEIGHBORHOOD Charming studio. Privacy over detache, garage. 1.8 mi from UF. $450+/mo. sec. dep Small pets. Avail now. 371-7149 2-25-7-2 CONVENIENT 2BR/1BA HOUSE Lg fenced area, pet PBA, $650/moje3131 NV 11th St. Newly decorated/renovated. Ca 475-1586 or 213-2662 (cell) 2-23-5-2 CUTE 1BR w/STUDY, new kitchen, $495/ mo. 302 NW 19th Ave. Call Greentree Realty 317-4392 3-9-10-2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS 3BR/3 full baths. End unit. W/D. Pool & tennis. $850/mo Call 407-578-2721 2-13-5-2 Class ifieds. Continued on next page.

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20, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 S eases uI cases E me s R mates Real Estatd Apartments Sublets & Roommates All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WWW.SUBLETCOM 4-20-71-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE $350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352318-5438 2-22-30-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included 2-27-3-3 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** Available now. 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup. DW, All pets ok. $500/mo. No dep. Call 352-2195323 2-17-10-3 OXFORD MANOR 1 BR/1 BA, 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 2-17-10-3 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA apt furn, liv rm, kit, laundry, W/D, pool, tanning, clubhouse, bball, tennis. FEB FREE. $400/mo incl elec, water, garbage, NO activity fees. 786-5549339 2-18-10-3 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: net, cable, W/ D, huge yard. Call 352-682-9204 2-22-10-3 $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 NEXT TO NORMAN HALL Huge, 2BD/1 BA, hdwfis, 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 CAMPUS LODGE 2-3BRs. Vaulted ceiling. Fully furn. Everything incl. $505/mo each. Call 352f514-7773 3-17-20-3 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 1BRIBA in 2BR/2.5BA townhouse. Internet incl, furniture incl, $395/mo + GRU. Kensington South. May thru July. Contact Natasa 407-701-0930 2-21-5-3 Colonial Village Sublease. 1BR/1BA single w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, screenedin balcony, W/D. $675/mo. Avail until 8/05, can renew. Call 917-687-6742 2-21-5-3 Comfortable 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/3BA avail now thru July. Fully furn, cable & all utils incl. Close to mall & campus. $440/mo. Call 2620187 2-21-5-3 Sublease thru July. 2/1 house w/hw firs. Ig closets, H/A, ceiling fans, Ig fenced yd, pets ok, near downtown. Keep $400 dep. $600/ mo rent. 507 SW 8th St. 337-2630 2-21-5-3 1BR/1BA Cambridge Apts. by 34th St. $600/mo includes everything: utils, alarm, 5 HBOs, ethernet, pool, jacuzzi, 24-hr gym & computer lab. W/D. Nice & quiet. Avail May. Call 352-870-0994 2-22-5-3 $300 TO MOVE IN! 1BR/1BA in 3/3 @ The Exchange! Furn, kitchen, big pool, comp rm, rec rm, close to campus, on bus rt. $508/mo. Call 561-3174634 3-8-10-3 FEBRUARY FREE! I bedroom. Loft located near Oaks Mall; Bus accessible; Washroom on site. Security Required. Call 371-2858 for more info 3-8-10-3 Sublease Now-July 31, 2005 Sunbay Apts 2BR/1 BA $400/mo -$200 deposit included. Close to UF/On bus route 16. 352-256-7831 or 305-467-5255 3-8-10-3 1/2 OFF RENT NOW THRU JULY 31st on a 1BR/1 BA in a 3BR/3BA at Hidden Lake Apts. Rents for $420/monthly, will sacrifice for $210/monthly & move in free tool Call Angie 352-331-4400 or 352-213-8572 or email me at angierobison79@yahoo.com 2-23-5-3 1 BR in a 2/2.5. New townhouse $385/mo. Avail March 1, will work around date if needed. Call Jessica 367-4053 2-25-7-3 RaommAtesI 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 inc $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 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 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 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 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" 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 M/F responsible student to share 3BR/2BA home in quiet NW area. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-303-6128 or 727-458-2737 2-25-11-4 Beautiful home in trees on quiet street near UF. Quiet for study. Gourmet kitchen, fireplace, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV, W/D, cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $350 + 50 utils. 352-271-8711 2-17-5-4 1 BR/1 BA in clean, spacious 2400 sq ft home. 10 min to UF & Shands. W/D, garage & storage. Utils, cable, inet incl. $620/mo. Call 352373-2324 2-22-7-4 Female wants quiet female roommate. 2BR/ 2BA in Treehouse Apts. W/D in unit. Bus every 10 min. $290/mo and splilt bills. Please leave a message 213-2458 2-18-4-4 ROOMMATE M/F share 2BR/2BA apartment. Uptown Village. Master bedroom, great amenities, perfect for grad/prof/student. $350/mo. Call 514-1650 3-7-10-4 Roommate wanted in a 2BR/2BA apt w/22 yr old female $320/mo $150 sec dep + utils. Call 377-0295 or 352-870-7670. Available now. 2-22-5-4 IMMEDIATE ROOMMATE to rent 1 BR in 3/2 house. New wood floors, new appliances, 4 mi from campus. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Ryan 850-261-3571 2-25-7-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/pvt baths. Cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Internet-ready. $375/mo each. 1 MO FREE. Call 352-4729778 2-23-5-4 Roommate needed. $200/mo + $200 refundable dep. + 1/2 util. Furnished 2BR/2BA. Must be able to pass a background check. 352-335-6274 3-9-10-4 Walk to UF 1939 NW 5th Ave. Private BA, W/D, CHA, Diig cable, wireless internet, flexible lease, 352-682-9342 2-23-5-4 Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDSl 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 lv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition. Call Ed & Diane 352-373-2728 4-20-71-5 The Flavor of New Orleans comes to campus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums. 1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats, or view the University from your 3BR/3BA townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 3758256 4-20-71-5 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF? Plenty of properties are available. Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-1576 2-25-25-5 LIVE THE LUXURY OF LOFTS OASIS! Manhattan/S. Florida loft style condos. Brand new, spacious floorplans, 2/2.5, 3/3.5, 1400 sq ft, 18 ft windows, exposed ductwork, polished floors. On bus rt. Close to campus/Archer Rd. Take advantage of pre-construction prices. Call Matt Price at Campus Realty Today, 281-3551 or visit www.loftsoasis.com 3-8-20-5 I'VE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC! Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a replacement in the Alligator Classifieds! SHOWCASE YOUR APARTMENT PROPERTY IN TM ADVERTISING a igiitor_

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 21 Real Estate Furnrishings Computers W1 cycles, Mopeds Autos 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.maftpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 MatE Price Campus Realty Group 3-8-20-5 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, WID, tiles kitchen, pool & gym. 3rd floor. Quiet location. $176,000 Call 352-3323755 3-7-15-5 Furnishings j 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 in/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 boxes w/warranty. Cost $5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588 4-20-71-6 DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-2071-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell $199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets $490Qn sets $89SSingle sets $39SKing sets $990From estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 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, 21" lawnmower $50 Call 335-5326 2-18-6-6 WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. 1 yr old. Like new. Large capacity. $200/each or $400/both. Will deliver. 3287273 2-18-5-6 DRYER $250/OBO Whirlpool, super capacity, like new, commercial quality, 5 cycles, 3 temps, large drop-lid door. 407-461-7947, 407-384-8796 2-21-5-6 Lazyboy, beige $80 0 armoire $25 S brown wood desk $25 0 tmin bed Pillomtop mattress $40 S radio $5 S desk chair $2 S Hewlett Packard 540 printer $10 2-23-5-6 Real wood DINING SET. Excellent condition. Table, 6 chairs w/covers, buffet & hutch. $700 Negotiable. ALSO: TRIPLE MIRROR. $100 Negotiable 495-2984 2-23-5-6 tComputers Computer HELP fast A+ House/dorm 59 min respon unplugging/hassels. $10 C M/F Cert MCSE technici www.AComputerGeek.com 8 *G'ville Computer R Service on all PC MAC and NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337 71-7 Computer Geek se. No waiting/ ator Discount. ans. 333-8404. -23-170-7 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Complete residential & commercial support, networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 LAPTOP REPAIR Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. www.pcre'cycle.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/Intemet 35 .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 iGator Friendly computer help. Fair and affordable. Ring 24/7: 284-5562 2-21-5-7 Electronics DISCOUNT HI-Fl 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 $10s TV's, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES In the market for a new set of wheels or just looking to add a second to that collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds. tttn* NEW& USED BIKES FOR SALE Networks 1204 Many to choose from -2500. 4-205 Best Prices in Town[ SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 15 SPD JAMS BICYCLE FOR SALE Excellent cond! Rear rack, speedometer, headlight all incl. $140 OBO. Will trade for beach cruiser in great condition. Call 941730-8766 Iv mssg. 2-23-5-9 ** 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 941-320-9522 2-21-7-11 SCOOTER FOR $250 Needs some work-great investment Priced to sell 386-212-7277 2-18-5-11 1989 YAMAHA FZR 600 '95 motor, Yosh pipe, carbs rebuilt, flat black paint, 1 down, 5 up gearing, Shopi helmet textile jacket _c. $2K NEG. Call Bryan 904-662-9896 2-22-5-11 2003 BUELL BLAST 500cc, 7960 mi, Fun ride. $2795. Call 352256-8527 2-25-8-11 2001 Red Honda Elite Scooter 1300 mi. Runs perfect, found a streetbike so I'm selling. $900 OBO 305-798-5932 2-21-3-11 FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL SRunning or notl* *NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS *Over 10 yr svc to UF students *Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSelISTrade 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 wwwseetmntnrnaru i Wa4-20-71-12 Best Cars S Lowest Prices wA39A t '12havei m orrts cosm 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, Gvlle RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10 STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX? OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisiac Beverage. 0 calories, 0 sugar w/relaxing aphrodiciac herbs. Students using it nationwide. Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.com or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10 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 YARD SALE 2/19 & 2/20 8am -? 1944 SW 14th Terr. (Behind China Super Buffet on SW 13th St ) household items, books, toys, clothes, misc. 2-18-2-10 Save $$ with coupons from the Alligator. 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 338-1999 Drive today 4-20-63-1 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 daN warranty eng & trans. No credit check, Cal 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 Luwina Van $1499 '93 Chevy Blazer $1499 '90 Ford F-150 $2499 '93 Chrystler New Yorker $1999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 2001 Daewoo Leganza SE Excellent condition, 32K wiles, factory warranty, pwr package, 4 dr. Call Gabby. 352378-3953 2-17-5-12 1993 Toyota Celica Sports, 2D, auto, A/C 95k. New front tires. Runs great. $3200, OBO. Call 870-6406 2-18-3-12 89 NISSAN 240 SX. Excellent motor. Sur roof. $2000 060. Call Heather for more infc 284-1818 2-23-5-12 mi 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 lad) needs trans on Sundays only to Mass C Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St Augustine Catholic Church. For more inftc call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area 2-22-70-13 ** I WILL BUY YOUR.** Car, Truck, House or Furnituin"FOR FAST CASH" Call Now! 352-538-1690 3-8-20-13 Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsible ity for injury or loss arising from contact made through advertising. We suggest the any reader who responds to advertising us. caution and investigate the sincerity of thi advertiser before giving out personal infoi mation or arranging meetings LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must b, over 22, stable work history, clean driving rE cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.cor for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard workin person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Wi train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Sta at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-902 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time an pace. Everything you need to be a CNA an pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 951. pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Ca 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Stai work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive. MarkE 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. Joi our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/ employment 4-20-68-14 Continued on next page. Police Seized! From $101 Info 800-749A + yttE1L 8128 ext M974. 3-7-20-8 W& MA" Hole"e c4&9! 8-23-170-7 _esi s "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"

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2, ALLIGATOR iTHORSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted University of Florida Survey Research Center 392-2908 ext. 105 $7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training Nights + Weekends Telep hone Interviewing NO SALES Must work spring break. 408 W. University Ave Suite #106 -20-71-14 ;$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$ -or gently used brand name 'lothing/accessories & furniture Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt ecessaf! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 40-71-14 fIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS -T or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378!442 or come in and fill out an application California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St Aon-Fri 4-20-71-14 3ARTENDING 250 A DAY POTENTIAL 4o experience necessary, training provided. 00-965-6520 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 1-20-71-14 UDITORS for local growing inventory ervice. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call 52-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com -20-83-14 Mortgage lender has sales positions avail or college sudents seeking prof work exp. 38-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply n person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34 3t Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20'0-14 3REAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park 0lace Car Wash is looking for hard workers or all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 hifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice, Great vork environment. Apply in person 7404 dW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No >hone calls please. 2-28-38-14 DOMINO'S PIZZA /orld's largest pizza delivery company now hiring 3 Delivery Drivers I Pizza makers I Phone order takers $9 -$14/hr 1l1 you need is a reliable car & a very positive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's locaions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities or -Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource \ssistants and Judicial Assistant in the )department of Housing and Residence -ducation. Graduate Hall Directors reside in lis/her area of responsibility, and supervise, develop, and direct the staff under his/her esponsibility. The number of staff varies by area, as well as the number of residents livng in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants levelop and facilitates programming and esources for residence life staff. The Judicial \ssistant works with various aspects of the udicial program. Applicants must be admited to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12 ours, and have some organized group living xperience. The beginning salary is $3,420 iach semester based on 9.5 months of work. \n on-campus apartment, fully furnished with ill utilities, local telephone, and basic cable ervice is provided. Application deadline (for >riority consideration): Friday, February 18, !005. Czptact Kathy Smith at the Housing Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14 Attention Smokers! arn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to anticipatee in a study on decision making & smoking .If interested come to the psychol>gy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297 t-20-63-14 DRIVERS NEEDED latorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between /58-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. 'all 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. Room for advancement For more info: David 379-3663 2-18-25-14 CASH Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here & make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UP 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 3-10-30-14 CRUISE LINE Entry level on-board positions available. Great benefits. Seasonal oryear-round. 941329-6434 2-17-20-14 Finance company needing office assistant & collections associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 2-17-20-14 SUMMER JOBS 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 personable, responsible, enthusiastic, fun people. 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 2-25-36-14 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 Mal. 2-21-15-14 LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230 3-21-30-14 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 PIT for hotel. Hourly & bonus. Weekdays & Weekends. Friendly attitudes w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person 4021 SW 40th Blvd 2-17-10-14 TACO BELL -Now hiring Looking for bright, energetic workers for all shifts! Flexible scheduling and gobd starting pay. Apply today at 3408 SW Archer Road. 2-18-10-14 BUS. & MARKETING INTERNSHIPS Get professional sales training /coaching while helping other students. Incredible new multimedia grade-improvement system. Call 352-317-2835 NOW for interview 2-18-9-14 GREAT PAY! Fun work environment! Work around classes. All majors welcome. Customer sales/nyc. Conditions Apply. CALL 3351422. www.workforstudents.com 2-25-14-14 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 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 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 028 location. 3-9-15-14 $$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 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS Looking for person with experience to help get us on the GSA schedules and promote our products to government agencies. Send resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 3-10-16-14 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/wk. 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 TR,S. Apply in person. 618 NW 60th St (Behind McDonald's on Newberry Rd) Call 331-1253 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 Mal 2-21-15-14 FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30-5:30 M-F. 2-yr old teachers wanted 12:30-6:30 M-F, 2: 30-6:30 M-F, 7:30-4:30 M-F. Previous childcare experience desired. 1049 Museum Rd Kindercare. 2-24-10-14 Looking for enthusiastic, outgoing and detailoriented people for part-time position in busy leasing-consulting office. Fax resume to (352) 384-3982 2-18-6-14 BARTENDERS -WAITSTAFF -COOKS Now hiring JP Gator's. Apply at 1605 SW 13th St. No phone calls please. 2-17-5-14 Wish to hire a CAMBODIAN Language Tutor Please call 366-416-2099 evenings or southern rehab@yahoo.com 2-17-5-14 MARKETING INDEPENDENT -SALES REPS needed to market VOIP. No exp needed will train Call 352-505-4948 or 866311-8735 2-18-5-14 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 x205 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 in/completing their homework & orgnaization. After school Mon, Wed & Thurs, approx 2-3 hours each day. Pay $8 hour Call 352-331-9775 -Tony. 2-18-5-14 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 Web developer wanted. HTML, CSS, motivated. 1 year minimum, portfolio a must, graphic skills preferred. Contact alallen@ufl.edu 4-20-42-14 Flash programmer wanted. Animation action script, graphic experience, portfolio a must, 1 year minimum. Contact alallen@ufi.edu 4-20-42-14 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. Temporary position. Mondays, Thursdays. $7/hr. Please call Heather @ 379-7844 2-21-5-14 I I "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 23 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Services Services If you are looking for PART TIME WORK during the daytime, in a professional office environment, then call me. We are Infinite Energy, Inc. -Florida's 50th largest private employer. We sell discount-priced natural gas throughout Florida and Georgia and need people that can use the phone effectively. Our clients save money so this is enjoyable work. If you are a good communicater, aren't afraid of the telephone, get along well with others, and need some money (hourly wage + commission) then call Bryan, at 367-4677 ext 3117. Also, send your resume -resumes@infinateenergy.c om. EOE/AA/MFDV. For more information go to www.InfiniteEnergy.com. This is a great place to work Time is of essence. Call now. 3-14-15-14 Student work availabe, prepare mailings in your spare time. $938 per week possible. No exp required. www.studentworksite.com 2-21-5-14 Groundskeeper Custodial duties/Apt Maint Transportation a must. 220 N. Main 375-2152 x 301 DFWP 2-184-4 Leasing Consultant Energetic Attitude Customer Serv. Exp. 220 N. Main 375-2152 x 301 2-18-4-14 Office Assistant FT Mon-Fri 8:30 -5:30 Organized w/ability to Multi task. Office Exp. 220 N Main 375-2152 x 301 2-18-4-14 LEGAL ASSISTANT Experience preferred, but will train. Non-smoking, busy, Gainesville law firm. Benefits. Fax resume & salary requirements to 335-6415 2-21-4-14 INBOUND CALL CENTER needs people. Flex schedule. Many positions available, day & night shifts, Earn $12-15/hr. Call 1-877244-0810 3-8-10-14 ZAXBY'S on Archer Road is now hiring COOKS & CASHIERS. 3-8-10-14 AMAZING SUMMER at PA coed children's overnight camp. Men & Women wanted for all activities and counselor positions. Nursing positions available too. Good salary. Internships Available. We provide campers with a safe, quality experience that will stay with them forever. Let us do the same for you. Visit website, www.campnockamixon.com to schedule on-campus interview for February 17th 2-17-2-14 LINE COOK & SOUS CHEF Apply in person 2-5pm NAPOLATANO'S 606 NW 75th St. 2-21-4-14 BABYSITTER WANTED part time for great 2-year-old by. Good rates Experience & references necessary. Call 371-2550 2-18-3-14 Finders Keepers? If you find something, you can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & found section. Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND. 0 (1, .2 Ma I) > G) 0 I. 0""" C')== N I I E Cn~~i 0 now Winn Dixie is looking for friendly faces to join our teaml Positions open in several of our Gainesville locations include grocery stocker, cashier, grocery manager, seafood associate, produce associate, customer service associate, deli associate, bakery associate, meat cutter and assistant store manager. Apply in person at your local Gainesville area Winn-Dixie Store: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including 401k, employee stock ownership program, career development training, group health, and advancement opportunities. Winn-Dixie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 2-22-5-14 $15/hr for PERSONAL ASSISTANT for single, semi-retired entrepreneur/polital consultant, who is a Gainesville resident for over 25 years. House work/cleaning, errands, computer, socials/party planning. Possible some travel. Flex hrs. Personally deliver resume to residence: Ben Campen 5348 NW 9th Ln (Boardwalk), G'ville on Thurs 2/17, 11:30-1 or Friday 2/18, from 7:30-9:30 am. 2-17-2-14 MONEY FOR COLLEGE. The Army is currently offering sizable bonuses of up to $20,000! In addition to the cash bonuses, you may qualify for up to $70,000 for college through The Montgomery G Bill & Army College Fund. Or you could pay back up to $65,000 of qualifying student loans through the Army's Loan Repayment Program. To find out more, call 352-335-5600 2-18-2-14 SATELLITE SALES Want to be part of the digital revolution? Looking for sports-minded individuals that want a career not just a job. Our company just added several opportunities with huge income potential. I'm only looking for people who want to be the BEST 877-643-6745 2-22-4-14 Positions available for full or part time in sales. Gator Mania in Oaks Mail. Call 3317353 or 331-1831 3-18-17-14 All Levels Tutor Wanted Use your time wisely Good Pay, Flexible Hours Sell your knowledge! www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-23-5-14 Experienced PIZZA MAKERS & LINE COOKS. Apply in person at Pomodoro Cafe 9200 NW 39th Ave in Pubix shopping plaza. 2-23-5-14 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. 4-20-71-15 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 & Fitness 384-9200 www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com 4-20-71-15 HORSE BOARDING -peaceful -spacious 30 acres -ring-arena -round pens -experienced help -12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627. Owner on premisis -35+ yrs exp. Lessons avail. 4-20-71-15 MOSSWOOD FARM Come ride with us! Great Farm Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction. Hunters & Natural Horsemanship. 466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net 4-20-67-15 TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE Take Points Off Your Driver's License And Dismiss Traffic Tickets With Online Driver Improvement Courses onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.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 0 Parties 0 Alachua County's oldest & finest horse farm @ 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 2-21-30-15 **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 392-1161x4283 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: IaWSChOOlprepCOurse.COm 4-20-58-15 **AUTO MALL SERVICE DEPT** Complete Auto Service Imports & Domestics 0 Cars & Trucks Discount for students. Call 352-380-0033 www.automallgainesville.com 4-20-56-15 **IMPROVE YOUR GRADES** No tutoring. Music stimulates brain. 30 minutes per day at home. Free consultation with professional. **istenez@sfcc.net 379-1981** 3-100-15 $$$ 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 GET BETTER GRADES -FREE SESSION Earn a higher GPA while studying less now! Revolutionary multimedia learning system Works for all majors and classes. FREE SESSION for first 25 callers. (352)317-2835 2-25-9-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners. Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 250' x 160' riding ring, round pen & jump paddock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security, 352-5913175 everglade-eqestrian.com 2-25-9-15 Need a Tutor? Find a tutor at Gainesville's #1 Tutor Service All Levels and Subjects www.GainesvilleTutor.com 2-23-5-15 .H ealt h Se r vices All Women's Health Center ABORTION Free Pregnancy Test RU-486 Available 378-9191 www.abortiongainesville.com 4-20-71-16 THE TRUE YOUl Lose 8-15 pounds in 4 weeks Only $991 Gain muscle while you lose fat Groups forming now. 339-2199. 4-20-71-16 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 with Blue 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 Typing Services SAME DAY SERVICE: transcription, typing, apps. Desktop pub: brochures, newsletters, flyers, ads, logos. Resume service -17 yrs exp. -24 hr turnaround. New phone #Connie271-2677 2-22-25-17 Anonymous HIV Antibody Testing Alachua County Health Dept. Call 334-7960 for app't (optional $20 fee) SAVE ON RAYBAN/SUNGLASSES University Opticians 300 SW 4th Ave. 378-4480. 4-20-71-18 GUNS GUNS! GUNSI 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. 4-20-71Classifieds Continued on next pge. Services

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!4, ALLIGATOR N THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ersonals Entertainment Etrainment 7j RidesPs VEGETARIAN? Try BOOK LOVER'S CAFE inside Books, Inc. 505 NW 13 St. 10-9 384-0090 -20-71-18 ong Distance on Your Dorm Phone. $0.029/ nin (800)330-6897 (Promo Code: 6782200) vww.tel3advantage.com/index.aspx?Agent :umber=678220 2-17-5-18 I l Cnnetilti5 1 BAHAMAS PLATINUM PACKAGE *Spring Break Exclusive* $189 5-Days/4-Nights $239 7 Days/6-Nights PRICES INCLUDE Round-trip luxury cruise with food. Accommodations on the island at your choice of 10 resorts Free V.I.P. party package upgrade. Appalachia Travel #1 Spring Break Vacations! Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Bahamas & omun~ Florida! Best Parties, Best Hotels, Best Prices! Limited Space! 1-800-234-7007 www.endlesssummertours.com ARC Exempt 2-18-24-21 GMG TRANSPORT 20 Yrs. as the Official So. Fl. Bus Tic t Depart: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30PM/reverse $40 r/t Mia-FtL/Pomp-WPB-FtP. 336-7026 www.GMGTRANS.com 4-20-71-23 l 1-800-867-5018 ***EUROPE $429 RT*** www.BahamaSun.com Train & cruises also available Vant to make s connection? Place your ad WE WILL BEAT ANY PACKAGE PRICE Gator Country Travel 373-1992 ere to look for someone to share a cornFL Seller of Travel Reg #ST35585 FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-1 8264 non interest with or for your true love 2-18-70-21 4-20-71-22 Nhite male, 60 would like to hear from a Spring Break Specials! Panama City & voman to be my friend, lover soulmate, who Daytona 7 Nights, 6 Free Parties $1591 ***WEST COAST$198 RT*** Miami Bus Service mows how to love a good man. Reply 400 Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, Nassau Los Angeles, Seatfe & morel Call for best 4W 1st Ave. Apt 312, Gainesville, FL 32601 $499 Including Air! Bahamas Cruise $299! r Gftravoury Nv 3T-12F Departures: Th & Fr 2:00 & 4:30 pm !-18-5-19 SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386 FL Sailer of Travel Reg. No. ST8264 335-8116 www.miamibusservice.com Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 4-20-71-12 4-20-67-23 Event Notices Bahamas Spring Break Cruise 5 Days $299! **FLY TO/FROM** m Includes Meals, Parties with Celebrities ***AIRFARE $118 RT*** COCOA BEACH, BREVARD COUNTY as seen on Real World, Road Rules, NYC, DC, Philly, New England & more! Bachelor! Award Winning Companyl Gator Country Travel 373-1992 YURGN NES HA O ANEVEN SpringBreakTravel.com 1-800-678-6386. FL FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264 www.flybaerair.com 1-866-453-2605 I HPECIAN Seller of Travel Reg #ST34486 2-21-33-21 4-20-71-22 \NNOUNCEMENT? PLACE YOUR AD ERE AND GET IT NOTICED! $600 Group Fundraiser Scheduling Bonus hours of your group's time PLUS our free yes, free) fundraising solutions EQUALS ,1000-$2000 in earnings for your group. Call ODAY for a $600 bonus when you schedtle your non-sales fundraiser with Campus undraiser. Contact CampusFundraiser 888) 923-3238, or visit vww.campusfundraiser.com 3-9-16-20 'REE GRE VERBAL WORKSHOP -The Reading and Writing Center is offering this workshop on Monday & Wednesday, 2/21 nd 2/23, from 5:00 -7:00 pm. The workshop 3 free, but you must call 392-2010 to register ind learn the room location. 2-21-5-20 ,HANT-4 CHANGE YOUR LIFE introduction to Buddhism pm Thursday Feb 17th hiachua County Library. Milhopper Branch 145 NW 43rd St. 374-7830 2-17-2-20 AUDITIONS/CASTING CALL A Retro Dating Show that matches bachelors and Bachelorettes with each other -the Oldest Competition on the Planet, 'he search for the perfect mate Come to Aagnolia Park on Sunday Feb. 20th from to 5pm 4620 NW 39th Ave.-right behind )omino's Pizza for more info, call 352-373i989 2-18-2-20 Entertainment SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK ADS WILL APPEAR IN THIS SECTION -25-50-21 VALDO FARMER & FLEA MARKET very Sat & Sun -Hwy 301 5 min from Gainesville 468-2255. '-20-71-2 1 FIRST STRIKE PAINTBALL Airball, Speedball, Forts on 27 acres Dull for the best group rates! 352-338-8408 -20-71-21 ROCKYCREEK PAINTBALL In Gainesville Better Prices Better Fields Better Call 371-2092 -20-71-21 spring Break 2005 with STS America's #1 student Tour Operator. Hiring campus reps. all for group discounts. ifo/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 iww.ststravelcom ARC exempt. 2-18-30-21 373-FIND BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. Alligator Classifieds list products, services, jobs, etc. in a "directory" so readers can find your ad more easily. This form explains how to place an ad, and how to determine the cost. Our Classified Advertising staff will be happy to help you, either in person or by phone. Alligator Classifieds may be placed in a number of ways: I PHONE IT IN. If you have a valid MasterCard or Visa, you can place your ad by calling 373-FIND between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. I MAIL IT IN. You can mail your Alligator Classified form (no cash .check, money order, or MasterCardNisa information only, please) to: Alligator Classifieds P.O. Box 14257 Gainesville, FL 32604 FAX IT IN. If you have a valid Visa or MasterCard, you can place your ad by fax at 376-4556 between the hours of 8:00 am. and 4:00 p.m. IN PERSON: Alligator Offices You can place your ad in person by coming to our office at 1105 W. University Ave., between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weekdays. Our trained,friendly staff will be glad to help you with your ad. Deadline for all of the above: (including payment and copy) Deadlines are two business days prior to publication date, before 4 p.m. (May be affected by holidays and special editions.) On Campus You can place your ad in person at the Alligator's convenient "remote" location: ON CAMPUS LOCATION: Location Day Hours Main Bookstore, Hub Customer Service Desk.M-F.8 a.m. -6 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Deadline for ads placed on campus: Deadline is three business days prior to publication date by 4 p.m. (May be affected by holidays and special editions.) Please use this form to place Alligator Classifieds. Please follow these instructions exactly. Be careful to include everything you wish to say. Request for changes after the ad has been ordered must be considered a new advertisement. THERE CAN BE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS AFTER PLACINGTHE AD. In the event of an error, the Alligatoris responsible ONLY for the FIRST day it runs. Do not use foreign languages, double-entendres, or manner of address which identifies the addressee to a third party. The acceptance of payment with advertising copy does not constitute a binding agreement on the part of The Independent Florida Alligator to publish said copy. The Independent Florida Alligator reserves the right to act as sole judge of the suitablility of any advertising copy submitted for publication and reserves the right to edit, revise, delay, or reject any advertising copy submitted. Furry, feathery, scaly. no, not your roommate. pets. Find or advertise your pets or pet products here in the Pets section of the Alligator. BULLDOG FOR SALE 15-iwk-old. Lana Lane Bulldog. $500/OBO. Great looking dog. Dog was purchased from www.alapahabulldog.com for more info please call Nathan @ 786-295-6109 2-23-5-24 Everybody knows how awful if feels to lose something. If you find something, call the Alligator at 373-FIND and we'll place a free "Found" ad for you in this section (Offer does not apply to "Lost" ad.) Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. FOUND: Ave. Call 3-25 Finders K can place found sec lost what I I I I -> 0. 1 6Q 0Z~ 0 ID~ C CMII | ||111 0I I I M 0 1 1 II 111 D II 111 D PUPPY near Tower and SW 46th Heather @ 941-544-2120 2-21eepers? If you find something, you a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & tion. Be kind to someone who's you've found. Call 373-FIND Z U r -0>-E r" r-r -n ( 7 -n > r Cn co CO Nm 03M -a Cc. > Z m m I N OFFICE USE ONLY CASH-CK Rec. By -, CLASSIFCATIONS (Checkone) 1 RATES I .For Rent: Fuinished 14. Help Wanted -2. For Rent: Unfurnished _.15. Services I 3. Sublease: House/Apt -16. Health Services 4. Roommaes -.17. Rsumes/Typing Services 5t. Real Estate .18. Personals 6. Futniture/Household items -19. connections -7. computers _20. Events/Notices I .8. Stereos/Electronics -21. Entertainment -9. Bicycles __.22. 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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2005 E ALLIGATOR, 25 Records broken on first day of SEC's By BRIAN STEELE GIRV BALLS, from page 27 Alligator Writer Perhaps it was foreshadowing when The Temptations' If he can instill that into them,, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" thundered throughout the 0'Connell the Gators will grab two games this Center during warm-ups at the Southeastern Conference weekend. Swimming Championships Wednesday night. The lyrics Now, it's time to hear Gregg's "Please, don't leave me, girl," may have been a precedent of .company line about how the reguwhat was to come. lar season games don't mean much Both the UF men and women did leave the other teams b only the playoffs count. hind, combining to set three new SEC relay records. However, there's a twist. Junior Ryan Lochte broke the SEC record in his 200-yard Mk split of the 800-yard freestyle relay and had the second-fastest Mch lin 'Ketby' doiall-time American record, 1:33.07. ne of UP seasketball musn Despite setting records, the season is by no means finished t for the Gators. Senior Will Ratliff has loftier expectations. likely transfer to the postseason, "Tonight was just kind of a breeze-through; I think we're gowhether the teams meet up in the ing to be a lot faster in a couple weeks," Ratliff said. conference tournament or (chuckle) After helping the Gators set a new SEC record in the 200 the NCAA Tourney. All regular seamedley relay with a time of 1:25.03, senior Gabriel Mangabeira son results do is reaffirm that one said that the UF men's focus needs to stay the same. team is clearly better than the other "It's a great feeling to break a record. We're just looking foron the scoreboard -and this fact ward to the rest of the week," Mangabeira said. "We still have -won't change when the postseason td swim as good as possible, and make the crowd loud." .n chng whenrolls around. Before the meet, Coach Gregg Troy said the youngerThat applies to college baseball mers would need to make an impact for the tea to succeed. Ta ple~ocleebsbl "It's amazing being able to represent my team in my first as well. year," said freshman Samantha Vanderbilt, a member of the Miami has imposed its will on third-place 200 individual medley relay team. "The older girls the -Gators in the regular season were behind me the whole way, so it wasn't that hard. We and postseason. So, in a sense, we know how to back each other up." can gauge whether UF has a fightThe UF women won the gold medal in the 800 freestyle ing chance of defeating Miami in relay, setting the NCAA record with a time of 7:00.25. The men 7 regional play based on this weekalso broke the 800 freestyle relay record with a time of 6:16.25. end's series. Troy said the team's cohesiveness is surprising. As said before, the Gators have "We knew we were capable, but whether you can put all to do it without dribbling the ball four [swimmers] together in a relay like that was exceptional," Troy said. "We still have three full days. Competitors like -r-Nick West Alligatbor Stafl Auburn and Georgia just use it as motivation to come back terparts. even better tomorrow. We have to go calm down, get a good Swimmer Leah Retrum and the UF women's swimming team won night's sleep and be ready for another day." a gold medal in the 800-yard freestyle relay on Wednesday. P-11111111-11 IN RKE DON'T MISS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR! 0LE MAinS Amer is LEM~iMARCH 16=19,2005 REUR~oPA OTE, AE"ICNATUE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Available at the Student Ticket Office. Beach Volleyball, Musc Free Camping, Contests & Prizes! Offer valid wih 'C lege Student 10, One ad per person. Redeemable during the Event at Will Call (next to ront Gate). Not redeemable at Front Gate. WiltECall HoMrsWed. 31 7am-6pa, Thur, 317 7am-8pm, Fri. 1S 7 am-9pm Sat. 3;19 6:30am-3pa X& lim53rd Annual Bidni CntestM atu rda

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16, ALLIGATOR M THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2005 BASEBALL 2004: Regional not Super for Gators By TIM CASEY Alligator Writer tcasey@alligator.org Eight long months ago, Viami ended the UF baseball :eam's season for a third con3ecutive year. The stakes were aven higher in this loss, as the Sators were playing in their first-eyer Super Regional round :f the NCAA Toumament. "We slightly let the games get away from us," current sophomore Brian Leclerc said. "They're close games, but we threw them away. They made some big-time plays; they're a great team. They're tough to beat down there." The Gators entered the best-of-three series with a 43-20 record, while the Hurricanes stood at 47-11. "We're one of the few clubs .in the country, a year ago, to win a road regional," Coach Pat McMahon said. "We showed heart, character and so much toughness when typically things fold." In the first game, SEC Pitcher of the Year Justin Hoyman took the mound for UE UF jumped out to a 4-2 lead, but Miami scored six unanswered runs, all unearned, against Hoyman. "Sometimes, one play has a significant effect on the outcome of the game," McMahon said. "Justin pitched his heart out in every way." The Gators rallied with three runs in the eighth inning, but left the tying run stranded at second. Leclerc led off the inning with a double, followed by a home run by current junior shortstop Justin Tordi. "I think when I was-a freshman last year, I'll be honest: I kinda think that the hype got at me'a little bit," Leclerc said. "Playing in their place, they were overconfident. I think we had confidence, but we could have had a little bit more swagger to our game." The eighth-inning rally wasn't enough to overcome five errors, and the Gators fell 8-7. The next day, the Gators faced the Hurricanes' undefeated Cesar Carrillo,while current senior Cor-nor Falkenbach, -named to the SEC AllTournament Falkenbach team, started for UF "I threw a complete game against Georgia in the SEC Tournament, then I came back and threw a complete game in the Regional," Falkenbach said. "And, of course, unfortunate to face Miami and they got to me. They beat me." The Gators would score their only run in the first inning. Carrillo would not allow a base hit after the fourth inning, giving Miami a 3-1 win and another trip to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. "It was a very hot, warm, muggy, tough environment," McMahon said. "Connor pitched unbelievably .in that ballgame." Falkenbach was removed with two outs in the eighth when Miami had a runner on first with two outs. Gators reliever Darren O'Day picked off the Hurricane runner, and the two teams went to the bottom of the eighth. "At that time of the year, with only 16 teams left, regardless of who your opponent is, breaks happen," McMahon said. "I believe you make your own, breaks. To play yourself into that position where a bounce here, a swing there, can make or break you, you have to believe to be able to perform through. Brewer, Roberson: team developing 'killer mentality' BASKETBALL, from page 27 Lee also exhibited valor toward the end of the game when he attempted to draw a -charge on guard Bam Doyne. Lee then peeled himself from the floor with a bloody lip that required three stitches. The energy and determination was found in every UF player. With the Gators nursing a 46-33 halftime lead, Donovan chided his players for not flooring the pedal against the Rebels. UF left the locker room a re-energized team. "We have to have that killer mentality," freshman guard Corey Brewer said. "Coach told us that we had to come out of the half and put it to 'em. We can't let up." Before this season, the phrases "killer mentality" and "Gators" could have qualified as antonyms. But after Wednesday's game, albeit versus an undersized SEC bottom-feeder, the players hinted that a knack for closing out teams is precisely what UF is trying to cultivate. "Playing in this league and conference, feeling sorry is something that you leave to junior high," said junior Anthony Roberson, who scored a game-high 20 points. "You have. to have a killer mentality where, if they're down 30, you want them down by 50. That's a mentality we're building right now and it's a mentality we have to have." A program posented by the ReicC 1,,on Sattle REITZ UNION Th Swl er C,:te'igh InFb 2Sin ci Mvch in caeto 0ting 31 k.1G tl so aon c, go Goofy VS,1st Floor, tpm-12am Lemny Snickerit TheatreStrike Force, Orange and Brew, Vpm, DSA8Tant Show, North Lawn, 6:30pmir-10pm BSU Back ig ahe Day, Rion Ballroom, 10pm E~letaa'oe ~Conicateis. 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Spo rts THRDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.aIIigatorsporis.org Defense is baseball's calling card A h, the D-word. It's almost guaranteed to be the single word preached as the Miami Hurricanes baseball team comes to town. Sure, the Gators have no problem scoring runs as of late (32 in the last two games alone). Then again, that has happened before at the start of a season. What hasn't happened in quite some time is losing the season opener -to Charleston Southern, no less. That seems to have been an anomaly, and UF has moved. on. Rest assured that the Gators will not be putting 17 on Miami like they did against FAMU Gregg Girvan on Tuesday. Throwing Girv Balls By extension, ggirvan@alligator.org don't expect UF to out-bat the Hurricanes, because these games are rarely highscoring. Even if the teams score a moderate number of runs (like 15 combined in the first game of the Super Regional series last season), the Gators end up on the losing side. Final analysis: both team's pitchers will have to hold their own, btt the outcome of the series is going to depend on defense. Yeah, that D-word. While UF has not made too many mistakes in three of the first four games, it is that fourth game (yes, the season opener) that made fans witness to six errors and a loss. Against Miami, the loss won't be 5-4 in 11 innings -it will be a drubbing that will have fans packing early. Coach Pat McMahon knows he has a small-ball team with an occasional affinity to hit the long ball. He knows he has to get his players to play solid defense. SEE GIRV BALLS, PAGE 25 Basketball blocks out Mississippi By LOUIS ANASTASIS Alligator Staff Writer lanastasis@alligator.org When Mississippi sent Kendrick Fox -a 6-foot-7 -forward who's more Allen Iverson than Shaquille O'Neal -to half-court for the jump ball, you could sense a blowout. When the Gators opened the second half with a 28-3 run, you could feel the blowout. When UF guard Taurean Green converted two free throws into 90 points and free 1 Subway sandwiches for the fans, the beating had already passed. "You don't want to come here when they're playing like that," Mississippi coach Rod Barnes said. UF (16-6, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) dismantled the Rebels (12-13, 3-9 SEC) Wednesday Men's Basketball night 90-53. Mississippi 53 The Gators' rout was fueled by a UF 90 game-long block party. UF swatted 10 Rebels, with freshman center Al Horford tallying a career-high seven blocks. The total tied UF's SEC and O'Connell Center record for blocks in a game. "The whole time they were backing into me, thinking I was just going to stand there," Horford said. "But I know once they let it go, I have to go for the block." The Gators also exhibited good ball movement throughout the game, with no better example than the start of the second half. Junior guard Matt Walsh led the way with seven assists, as UF unraveled Ole Miss with crisp passing. David Lee complemented the effort with two poster-worthy dunks, both in the opening minutes of the halves. But it was a hustle play that drew more attention than Lee's throwdowns. Early in the second half, Lee fell to the floor at his own basket while Mississippi raced the other way. Rather than-jogging, Lee recovered and sprinted back to swat a Mississippi layup onto the Rebels' bench. "What I was thinking about was being in film session tomorrow and having Coach [Billy Donovan] say, 'Look how you're behind the players,"' Lee said. "'Look how Matt Marriott / Alligator Staff you didn't get back on defense."' UF's Al Horford reaches for a rebound during UF's 90-53 win against SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 26 Mississippi. Horford blocked seven Rebels, tying two UF records. Walsh dips hand in three-point spree By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@alligator.org The Gators kept shooting. The net kept swishing. The crowd kept roaring. The lead kept growing. How many 3-pointers went through? Not even the Gators knew. "I'm not even sure how many we made," junior guard Anthony Roberson said. Not that it's their fault. It's pretty difficult to break out the old abacus while in the midst of a 28-3 run. Just for the record, it was nine. "We made nine in a row?" asked junior guard Matt Walsh after the game. That's right. Led by the hot-shooting tandem of Roberson and Walsh, the Gators sank nine consecutive 3-pointers en route to their 90-53 defeat of Mississippi on Wednesday. While Roberson's 20-point, 4-for-7 3point shooting performance may seem, to blur with the rest of the Southeastern Conference scoring leader's game-high performances, Walsh's sharp shooting caps a, four-game confirmation that the SEC's most-hated player is Roberson back. Kicking off the deep-ball spurt, Walsh hit a three with 11:27 remaining in the first half to bury the Rebels beneath an insurmountable 10-point lead. After consecutive threes by Roberson, Walsh nailed two more of his own, finishing 4-for-5 from 3-point range. That kind of performance was all but impossible for the junior only two weeks ago. After returning from a severe ankle sprain against Tennessee on Jan. 19, Walsh sunk into a slump, averaging 7 points per game while his Gators went 2-2. Prior to the injury, Walsh sported a team-leading 16-point-per-game average. "For any basketball player, it's not easy to come back in one night," Walsh explained. "Unless you're Kobe Bryant." Still, Coach Billy Donovan warned that Walsh may not return to form for the rest of the season. SEE GATORS, PAGf 26 NBA Atlanta Cleveland L.A. Clippers Miami 89 111 95 113 E 1998: After leading the Southeastern Conference in assists and steals, UF guard Jason Williams is kicked off the team for violating team policy. Williams was in his first season as a Gator after transferring from Marshall. M It's finally up! Check out alligatorSports.org, the top Web site worldwide for UF sports news. Be sure te log on for a complete pitching preview for this weekend's UF-Miami baseball series. W The UF softball team soared from No. 19 to No. 14 in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll. The Gators are off to an 11-1 start, best in school history.

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28, ALLIGATOR U THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17,2005 MEN'S TENNIS Seeking ITA title, training focus turns indoors By NATASHA WEINSTEIN Alligator Writer nweinstein@alligator.org The UF men's tennis team is looking to improve. After losing to Illinois 7-0 last week and dropping two spots in the rankings, the No. 5 Gators look *rward to their second indoor match of the year. This morning, the Gators enter the Mid-Ton Tennis Club in Chicago for their first match in the three-day long USTA/ITA Team Indoor Championships, where 15 other teams join them in the fight to take home the title. For the second year in a row, UF will face No. 23 Harvard in the opening round of competition. Harvard enters the match with a 2-1 season record. "I never believe in saying that you have a good chance, but can we beat Harvard? Absolutely," Coach Andy Jackson said. "Now, Harvard is an indoor team and they will challenge us; I'm not expecting it's going to be easy." Unlike other tournaments, the Indoor allows all teams three days of play -win or lose. Jackson said what makes winning on the first day so important is the quality of play the team will experience in the following days. If the Gators beat Harvard, aside from remaining in contention for the title, they will face a team ranked within the top Jackson eight. It is this experience against top teams that Jackson said is most beneficial for the team -not just for the remaining season, but for the NCAA Championships in May. After the match against Harvard, UF will have some down time to watch other teams perform, but Jackson said this is not something he encourages. "My philosophy as a coach is you are better off preparing for your next match, as opposed to being a spectator at an event like this," he said. "After our match, we will return to the hotel and start preparing for Friday." In general, UF is a weaker team indoors, but Jackson said he hopes that the players will use the experience gained against Illinois to improve their game. The Gators have been in Chicago since late Tuesday night, which allowed for a solid practice on Wednesday. The Gators reacquainted themselves with the indoor game, because the difference in courts often affects player's techniques. "We are absolutely going to be ready to play Harvard and eager to do so," Jackson said. The tennis team returns to outdoor play at home on March 2, when they host No. 1 Baylor, the defending NCAA champions. Gators hold streak with 6-1 victory 1 UF WON ITS 45TH STRAIGHT AGAINSTFSU. STAFF REPORT The No. 2 UF women's tennis team continued its dominance over Florida State with a 6-1 victory Wednesday evening at the Speicher Tennis Center. The Gators (3-0) remained perfect in the series against the Seminoles (2-2), defeating their in-state rivals for the 45th consecutive time. UF, which has not played since Jan. 29, opened Wednesday's dual match by winning the doubles point after claiming victories at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions. The Gators then took control of the match in singles play, with senior Zerene Reyes earning the 11-9 win at No. 3 via a super third-set tiebreak decision. Several Gators earned straight-set victories, including junior Boglarka Berecz's 6-3, 6-3 win over Lindsay Deason, freshman Alex Liles' 6-2, 6-0 win versus Miranda Foley, sophomore Nina Suvak's 6-2, 6-3 decision against Tapiwa Marobela and freshman Whitney Benik's 6-3, 6-2 clinching win over Amberly Tantee. UF's lone singles loss was on courtNo. 1, where juniorJennifer Magley dropped a tough 5-7, 7-5 (11-9) super-tiebreaker match to FSU senior Mihaela Moldovan. The Gators return to action on Feb. 21, when UF plays host to South Florida at the Ring Tennis Complex. Matches are set to begin at 5 p.m. UF-Florida State singles matches No. 1 #42 Mihaela Moldovan (FSU) d. #11 Jennifer Magley (UF), 5-7, 7-5 (11-9) No. 2 #55 Boglarka Berecz (UF) d. Lindsay Deason (FSU), 6-3, 6-3 .No. 3 #15.Zerene Reyes (UF) d. Roxanne Clarke (FSU), 4-6, 6-2 (11-9) No. 4 #105 Alex Liles (UF) d. Miranda Foley (FSU), 6-2, 6-0 No. 5 #10INina Suvak (UF) d. Tapiwa Marobela (FSU), 6-2,6-3 No. 6 Whitney Benik (UF) d. Amberly Tantee (FSU),6-3, 6-2 ~A ("Highly acclaimed, -BBQ on NPR CW ~ R and in Gainesville &eAKDECUE Mgazied Mlcaa,,py FL 0 (352) 4664025 Showtimes 7pm, 9pm LAST NIGHT! Hippodrome Cinema 375-HIPP Find someone special. V -idvertise in The Alligator classifieds. 373-FIND F We're Begg.n for people who have been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only you can be paid to help save lives. Earn up to $975* in 3 months! 2Nsrth Mii Stre Gas v, 32le. 1 352-37' 8431 Bring this ad in for a $5 bonus on your first donation. 1/ ,%I(')NI'HURS RT SAM-WM -SAT'10AM-111NI