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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 118


FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005


UF staff union



vies for raises


* NOT MUCH PROGRESS
HAS BEEN MADE SO FAR.

By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org

Four months and five meet-
ings into negotiations, UF of-
ficials and a workers' union are
not much closer to agreeing on
salary increases than they were
on day one.
At this rate, approximately
1,000 UF workers won't see any
salary changes for the current fis-
cal year until negotiations end.
But their union, the American
Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, are
insisting on a 6 percent across-
the-board raise and were not de-
terred Thursday by its estimated
cost of $1.4 million.
UF, can af-
ford the raise,
said Marc
Brody, the
union's chief
negotiator.
The $356,000
UF has set
Whelan aside formerit
raises is "no
money at all" for the university's
budget, he said.
"Now, we know the amount
that we're asking for," he said.
"We believe they have the ability
to pay."
At a meeting Thursday,
Michael Whelan, UF's attorney
for negotiations, told the union
that -the university would not
consider anything but merit rais-
es, since that's what UF offered
the rest of the university.
"I think it's important that
people understand that 6 percent
across-the-board is just way out
in left field," Whelan said. "It's
outrageous. We're not interested
in that."
And AFSCME negotiators
said they wouldn't accept a
merit raise as the only salary


increase this year.
Thus far, this deadlock has
cost the university 100 working
hours for UF staff involved in the
negotiations, which does not in-
clude the cost of the university's
chief negotiator. On Thursday,
UF officials promised to pay for
60 more hours of the workers'
time, or about two more meet-
ings.
After that, negotiations may
have to occur after working
hours or without worker com-
pensation.
As for the rest of the contract,
five meetings have produced
agreements on 11 of 26 articles.
This contract is the first
AFSCME and UF have negoti-
ated together.
Before 2003, the union had
an agreement with the state for
all 11 public universities. When
the state government reorga-
nized the governance of state
universities in 2002, the Board
of Trustees, UF's highest govern-
ing power, refused to continue
SAFSCME's contract.
Since then, the union has
been re-established, and negotia-
tors are using the old contract as
a template.
During the previous reign of
the union, electrician Sohn Moon
said he received a raise every
year. Since 2003, he said his pay
has been frozen and the cost of
his insurance has increased. The
union is only asking for the sta-
tus quo, he added.
"We didn't change the rules
of the game," he said. "They
came and changed the entire
game."
UF officials want to change
more in the contract than
AFSCME representatives do, in
an effort to "start fresh."
Whelan said his associates are
simply doing "housekeeping"
on the old contract.
"We didn't just take a chain-
saw to it," he said. "We took a
scalpel."


Fiddle me this
Despite the rain Thursday, UF students Cori Matthews, Amber Northcutt and Larry Kirk dance to
Irish melodies fiddled by friend Libby O'Neill in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.


Insurance coverage issues arise


Officials blame electronic mixup


By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org

A UF faculty member:went to the
doctor's office for a routine check-up,
only to discover she was uninsured,
despite having proof of insurance.
"All records show I have it," said
the professor, who wished to remain
anonymous because of her nonten-
ured status. "It's appalling that people
have lost health insurance and have
no way of knowing until they go see
a doctor."
Like her, some UF faculty and other
state employees may have temporarily
lost or altered health insurance-plans


because of a January transfer of files
to People First, an updated Human
Resources software program, a
Department of Management Services
spokesman said.
John Kuczwanski estimated that
less than 3 percent of the 200,000 files,
each representing a state employee,
have been lost or altered.
"As a percentage, it's relatively low;
however, it's completely unacceptable
when any people's insurance is being
robbed," Kuczwanski said. "More still,
3 percent of 200,000 is a lot of people."
To respond to the problems, the
department has a team specifically
trained to work on insurance cover-
age problems, and Convergys, which \


developed People First, has developed
a team working to find any flaws in
the system.
The team has yet to find a problem
in the system, despite having worked
since New Years Day.
The transfer was an "undertaking
unlike any other done before in the
public offic-
U F es," referring
Admnilstraton to its size.
Kuczwanski
said the transfer was desperately
needed, however, because the old sys-
tem, which was 20 years old, was not
compatible with many new software
programs.
The new program cost the state
between $60 and $95 million to imple-

SEE INSURANCE, PAGE 11


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The gleaming
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Thursday.
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"We will not come to a
decision tonight!!" the
note said.
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City hopeful looks to create solutions for residents

Editor's note: This is the final opportunity and a responsibility to as you have one,'" Donovan said. ''- .- -' K
article in a series taking a tap into that." Donovan works as chaplain for ."A
closer look at candidates for Donovan proposed a series of Hospice of North Central Florida in
the Gainesville City Commission invitations to students, recruiting Chiefland, visiting patients and their.
District 3 seat. them for volunteer committees that families throughout the area. .
By BRIAN HAGN would pool their expertise with ef- While he canvassed Gainesville's '
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alliatr Wite forts to build Gainesville as an eco- west and southwest neighborhoods,
Alligator Writer v.
bhagen@aliligator.org nomic and cultural center. District 3 voters told Donovan of
their worries absentee landlords -
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level of education, tremen-
dous energy and talents to
offer to our community," he
said. "We have an opportu-
nity and a responsibility to
tap into that."
Jack Donovan
Candidate for City Commision

A student commissioner, as pro-
posed by various other candidates,
would be a good thing, Donovan
said, building a more formal rela-
tionship between the city and the
university.
Donovan's experience in public
service included going to Pacific
Micronesia with the Peace Corps,
Alachua's Community Coalition
Against Poverty and Gainesville's
Affiliated Congregations to Improve
our Neighborhoods.
Donovan served for 17 years
as a minister for the Unitarian
Universalist Association, a faith that
welcomes members of all beliefs and
affiliations to its services.
"As Dwight Eisenhower said, 'I
don't care what your faith is, so long


traffic, the environmental impact of
the proposed Gainesville Regional
Utilities power plant and how
to preserve the natural beauty
of Gainesville all concern them,
Donovan said.
"It's a great way to find out the
concerns of the community," he said
of his door-to-door visits. "I'm com-
mitted to doing this every year, not
just election year."
Donovan's : favorite film is
"Groundhog Day," the Bill Murray
comedy in which a foul-tempered
weatherman is forced to relive a
single day again and again.
"First of all, it's very funny,"
Donovan said, but more than that,
"It's a great depiction of the spiritual
journey through mindfulness. You
can remedy your flaws through kind-
ness, concern for others and love."
Donovan's hobby is exercise,
including kayaking, hiking, walk-
ing on the prairie and jogging with
his dog.
If fame knocked, Donovan said
"I'd like to be famous for really
enjoying being alive, taking the op-
portunity to make discoveries about
life the beauty of the earth, the
human capacity for growth."


s-oi, Jc L/onovan sL JuJL
probably don't have a clue to what
people need. So ask."
The experts are the people in
the community in Gainesville,
veterans groups, healthcare provid-
ers, women's organizations and
churches know their community's
needs, he said.
If elected, Donovan said he plans
to ask for more than information; he
plans to ask com-
Elections munity groups,
2005 "Can you lead
us in solving this
problem?"
Donovan explained his view of
students over coffee at Grandy's
Restaurant, saying they're one of
Gainesville's neglected resources.
"I think our neighborhoods are
somewhat afraid of students," he
said. "We need to invite [students]
in."
The four years students spend
in Gainesville are an opportunity
to learn to live in a community and
cherish it, Donovan said.
"Students come with a high
level of education, tremendous
energy and talents to offer to our
community," he said. "We have an


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Jack Donovan, a hospice chaplain, is running for city commis-
sioner for District 3, which represents much of the area west and
southwest of UF's main campus.


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Jury decision in third Hudson trial expected today


* JURIES COULD NOT REACH
A VERDICT IN THE FIRST
TWO MURDER TRIALS.

By ELIZABETH PRANN and
MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writers
mwinslow@alligator.org

The jury deliberated for five
hours Thursday afternoon before
court was called back to order and
a deputy sheriff handed Judge Mary
Day Coker a slip of paper.
"We will not come to a decision
tonight!!" the note from the jury
foreman said, requesting that they
be allowed to reconvene Friday.
Prosecutor Geoffrey Fleck
pressed his palm to his forehead as
a number of exasperated exhales
resounded in the courtroom.
Delays in the double murder trial
of Willie James Hudson, 30, have al-
most become an expected standard.
Twice, in December and February, a
jury was unable to reach a-verdict as
to Hudson's guilt in the July 2003
shootings of Gainesville residents
John Adkins and Kevin Harris.
Round three began Tuesday,
and both sides rested their cases by
Thursday morning.
Fleck contended the evidence
proves Hudson shot both Adkins
and Harris during a drug deal that
took place in Hudson's car, present-
ing DNA evidence linking Hudson
and both of the victims on a towel
Hudson is alleged to have used after
the shootings.
"These are the facts that are,"


Fleck said. "They don't depend on
inferences."
However, defense attorney
Stephen Bernstein refuted these
arguments during his closing state-
ments, saying the state's scenarios
were speculative.
"The burden of proof is on the
state," he said, adding that there are
conflicts in the evi-
dence that suggest a
Local different series of
i events unfolded the
evening of July 2.
He asked that if
the motive of the murder was to steal
the approximately $8,000 Harris al-
legedly had with him to conduct a
drug transaction with Adkins, then
why was Hudson "penniless" fol-
lowing the shootings? .
He proposed that another man,
Gainesville resident Anthony
Anderson, 19, could have been the
murderer with an opportune hide-
out at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Center located off Waldo Road.
Anderson, a Center employee,
could have showered there after the
shootings to remove any evidence of
the crime, Bernstein alleged.
"There are too many blanks," he
said.
The prosecution said Anderson
gave Hudson a ride after being
flagged down, but no DNA or
fingerprints of Hudson's were re-
covered from Anderson's vehicle,
according to expert testimony.
Just after 5:30 p.m., the jury
shuffled out of the courtroom and
will reconvene today.
When questioned about whether


Megan V. winslow/ Alligator Start
Willie James Hudson, left, and his attorney, Stephen N. Bernstein, listen as Judge Mary Day Coker dis-
misses the jury for the evening Thursday. Jury deliberation is scheduled to continue through today.
or not the state would continue to But Bernstein said that a third Outside, the rain had stopped,
prosecute Hudson should another hung jury might be as significant as and a small cluster of Hudson's
mistrial occur, Fleck's answer was a verdict. friends and family made their way
quick and adamant. "I would seriously question the across the parking lot.
"We won't end," he said. "I will cost of funds to continue trying a The jury is scheduled to return
try this case until it ends. I will try it case that has the weaknesses that for yet another round of delibera-
100 times if I have to." this one has," he said. tions today.


ON CAMPUS

Forum hits on pregnancy


By CASSIDY MILLS
Alligator Contributing Writer

Women faced with an unplanned preg-
nancy, which involves one of the most
difficult decisions they make, were the
focus of the "Making Choices: How to Live
Without Regret" symposium in Flint Hall
on Thursday night.
Students gathered to hear Women's
Resource Center Director Dottie Rathel
relate her own experience she had to
make just such a decision when she was a
teenager.
Speaking on the emotional and physi-
cal effects of having an abortion, Rathel
addressed how that experience now helps
her counsel young women facing the same
scenario.
Education is key to making any deci-
sion, Rathel said.
"I was 15 years old and really thought
I was mature enough to decide," she said,
"but I wish that I had access to the type of
information the center offers when I made
that decision."
The Women's Resource Center offers
free pregnancy tests and counseling to lo-
cal women, as well as educating them on
all of their available options. Rathel became
involved with the center after she was
counseled there, she said.
Part of the education includes fetal mod-
els that. represent life stages in the womb
and business cards featuring pictures of
infants.


"A baby can be only 12 weeks old, but
it's -still a human, just a different form,"
said Corrie DiSalvo, a first-year health sci-
ence education major and volunteer at the
center.
Counselors at the center help women
with the emotional and physical effects of
an abortion, including nightmares and the
possible resulting infertility.
"Every decision we make on a day-
to-day basis affects the rest of our lives,"
Rathel said. "Abortions have consequenc-
es."
The event was hosted by Pro-life
Alliance as part of Women's History
Month. The organization's president, Betsy
Hansen, also attended.
"Young college students see abortion as
the only option, but they don't realize all
of the resources available to them," said
Hansen in an interview before the event.
"We just want everyone to know that if
they need help or counseling before or after
an abortion, we have counselors and refer-
rals available."
Alachua County has the highest rate of
abortions to live births in the state, Rathel
said.
Pro-life Alliance member and health sci-
ence education sophomore Kate Keeley said
having a woman who has gone through the
experience speak about it shows the reali-
ties of a difficult decision.
"Through stories like these, we can un-
derstand how to reach women with similar
histories," Keeley said.


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AROUND GAINESVILLE

RTS celebrates 30th with renovations, new buses


By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org

Gainesville residents were
treated to music, entertainment and
refreshments to celebrate Regional
Transit System's 30th anniversary
of operation in front of City Hall on
Thursday.
RTS celebrated the milestone
anniversary at the Downtown
Community Plaza and unveiled one
of its nine new, recently purchased
buses, each costing $300,000, and
allowed residents to tour the buses.
The new buses include security
cameras, bike rack sensors and auto-
mated announcements of bus stops.
Attheevent,StudentGovernment
Parking and Transportation Cabinet
Director Zachery Jacobson noted
that 75 percent of RTS riders are UF
students and faculty.
Due to the RTS facility's accom-
modation restrictions, a series of
renovations are underway to better
maintain its current fleet.
"Every year RTS buys at least
eight buses," Jacobson said. "This
year we had enough funds to buy
new buses."
RTS Transit Director Jeffrey








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Logan briefly spoke at the celebra-
tion about the renovations, admit-
ting that the addition of the new
buses put a squeeze on RTS prop-
erty capacity.
"We really had to find a place for
everyone to park," Logan said.
The project's next phase will
begin in May, during which the ad-
ministrative and operations facility.
will be rebuilt. The final phase will
expand bus maintenance facilities.
Once completed, the number of
buses being serviced at one time will
increase substantially, Logan said.
"We expect the plan to pass as
early as Memorial Day, and con-
struction will begin immediately
after that," Logan said, adding that
$14 million have been allocated to
the project.
UF contributes money that comes
from the Transportation Access Fee,
part of the $87.30 Activity & Service
Fee UF undergraduate students tak-
ing 15 credits pay as part of their
tuition every semester, to the bus
routes, Jacobson said.
The funds are being used to
help the student body by adding a
Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol
van and putting more money into
routes, Jacobson said.


Andy Aplcella / Alligator Staff
The Gainesville Regional Transit System will soon use nine new buses presented as part of its.30th an-
niversary celebration Thursday.
RTS expects the renovations to Our first priority is helping the ter, Logan said, adding that once RTS
improve service to the east side of underserved east side, especially is able to properly maintain its fleet,
Gainesville. with the upcoming UF training cen- other services can be expanded.


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Editorial

Despite what you may believe from reading the Alligator
over the past month or so, there actually has been more going
on in the world than just the Student Government races.
From the ups and downs of the popular trial-trio of Peterson,
Blake & Jackson to the never-ending drama of the Terri Schiavo
right-to-die case, headlines across the nation have been rife with
crazy, non-electoral madness that has gone uncovered here.
What really makes us wish we could drop our SG addiction
cold-turkey, however, is that our ranting and raving over the
antics of those silly politico-lites caused us to forget about cook-
ing up a fresh batch of Darts & Laurels for that most important
of recent news events: the 77th annual Academy Awards.
Unfortunately, we can't roll back the clock a few weeks to a
time when we weren't completely jaded by the fact that snooze-
fests "The Aviator" and "Million Dollar Baby" won just about
every single Oscar. Instead, we're going to make up for it by
bestowing our own particular brand of awards on the unsus-
pecting perpetrators of the news events of today.
So prepare your acceptance speech, put on your most expen-
sive clothes and grab a B-list-or-better date as we stroll down
the red-carpet-lined path into this week's edition of...


Darts & Laurels
In the big surprise of our awards show, former baseball
player Jose Canseco wasn't nominationed for his performance
as a juiced-up-baseball-player-tumed-stool-pigeon. His story
did, however, inspire us to toss a Best-Egregious-Waste-of-
Government-Resources DART to the House of Representatives
for thinking that performance-enhancing drugs in sports is such
a problem that it warrants the attention of a House Committee.
Picking up a Best-Supporting-Moron nomination for this
same event was committee chair Rep. Thomas M. Davis II (R-
Va.), who created an advisory panel that elicited the Washington
Post to write the dumbest phrase that has ever graced its pages:
"Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and Chicago White Sox
slugger Frank Thomas, would serve as co-chairmen." In case
you missed it, that is two still-active baseball players serving as
co-chairmen of a panel that is advising the federal government.
Because everyone loves it when the underdogs win espe-
cially close to home we bestow a Best-Triumphant-Sports-
Movie-Out-of-the-Five-Hundred-That-Seem-to-Come-Out-
Every-Year LAUREL to the UF men's basketball team for
defeating the Kentucky Wildcats twice in a row and winning
the SEC Tournament for the first time in school history.
If the team can ride their wave of momentum to a victory in
the NCAA Tournament, "Hoosiers" will have nothing on us.
For the fifth year in a row, we throw the coveted Best-Villain-
in-an-Educational-Film DART to Florida legislators for pro-
posing bills that would bring them one step closer to their goal
of making the State University System the worst in the United
States. One of these, which thankfully was amended, would
have cut off state funding to college students who already had
taken more than 115 percent of the credit hours required to
graduate. The other, which remains a real danger, would have
made international students ineligible to receive state aid.
Rounding out our awards coverage with an issue that has no
relevance whatsoever to the SG elections at all-and, of course,
is no reason for students to ask for more representation and ac-
cess to shady, private meetings-we give a Best-Achievement-
in-the-Advancement-of-Fascist-Policy DART to the UF admin-
istration for announcing that they will require students to use
only their GatorLink e-mail accounts for university business.
The administration must be held accountable for denying
students their unalienable right to lose their registration and
financial messages whenever AOL's e-mail has a hissy fit.
Now that our program and the Oscars are over, you're prob-
ably wondering what you're going to do to kill the time until
this time rolls around next year.
Well, there's always the runoff election next week.
What's wrong with a few addictions now and then, any-
way?


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Guest column

Students take democracy for granted


W ith the swell of democracy that has surged in
the world over the last few months, there's
plenty of reason to celebrate.
Starting with a young woman in Afghanistan, con-
tinuing through the inked fingers of brave Iraqis and
now manifesting itself in Lebanon and Palestine, the no-
tion of democratic choice is much less an idea and much
more a reality throughout the globe.
Historians note "waves" of democracy that come
from the American and French revolutions, the post-
World War II reconstruction and the end of the Cold
War. There is no doubt that this exciting time will go
down in the history books as the fourth wave, in which
the oppressed in the Middle East had their first tastes of
a freedom we in the United States take for granted.
As students in Gainesville, however, we take our
right to vote for granted perhaps more so than ever.
Coverage of Student Government elections, fraught
with speculation, accusations and all manner of other
nonsense, often leaves students feeling as though they
have no true allies up on the third floor of the Reitz
Union only resume builders.
Vague election code statutes and little campaign fi-
nance regulation only have contributed to events that
have worsened the perception that SG is a corrupt tool
for corrupt students.
Additionally, students often do not realize that the
local officials they choose not to vote for dramatically
impact many local taxes and regulations.
I've been away from Gainesville on an internship this
semester but, as someone who has worked with SG and
local political issues in the past, I've been reading the
Alligator online to keep tabs on what is going on back
in town. I can say two things without reservation: The


Kristen student body is extremely fortu-
Soltis nate to have the field of SG and lo--
Speaking Out cal candidates to choose from that
they do, and it will be an enormous
shame if we can't muster even the
same voter-turnout percentage as a nation where those
going to vote risked life and limb to do so.
Sure, you miy not think SG or the City of Gainesville
does a lot for you. Maybe you aren't even sure that any
of the candidates running this time around will change
that. But perhaps you are a member of a student orga-
nization, perhaps you ride an RTS bus to class in the
mornings, perhaps you have gone to Gator Nights or
taken a crowded Later Gator home after a 2 a.m. bar
closing and all of this has more than a little to do with
your right to vote.
While none of these examples are on the same level
as establishing a representative government in a war-
torn nation, if every student took the three minutes out
of their day it requires to cast a vote, how much more
accountable would our politicians be?
Moreover, how much less influence would special-
interest groups have over policy, and how much more
influence woild the student body have as a whole?
The prospects for a bright future are amazing, but
only if each Gator takes a part in shaping it. Next week,
there will be runoff elections for SG executives, and the
end of March will bring a wave of local elections.
On those voting days, skip the daily crossword puz-
zle and invest those free minutes into exercising your
right to shape Gainesville's and UF's futures.
It's nice to know the only danger you'll face is the
threat of being attacked with campaign fliers.
Kristen Soltis is a political science senior.


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Guest column

Cuban citizens' situation


no better on second anniversary


O- n this day in 2003, Cuban dictator
Fidel Castro ordered the arrest of
more than 75 journalists, labor union
organizers, civic leaders, librarians and hu-
man rights activists and held them as political
prisoners. Although some have been released
for medical reasons, they remain subject to re-
arrest at any time and other opposition leaders
have been incarcerated as of late. Rail Rivero
Castafiedo, poet and journalist, was sentenced
to 20 years in prison for crimes of indepen-
dent, free thought. His trial ended within a
day of his arrest, and he is yet to hear parole.
Atrocities like this only are part of a systematic
clamping down on the basic rights guaranteed


to every human by conscience and by law.
Unfortunately, the international stance on
Cuba has become complacency. One week
ago, Congressman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) said,
"I know I am not the only person in the room
who is horrified to see Cuba as a member of
the U.N. Commission on Human Rights." Last
year, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights
only managed to get a weak resolution passed
by one vote at a time when Castro had com-
mitted his worst human rights abuses.
Recently, some rays of light have crept into
this sea of dark indifference. Activists such as
Spanish President Jose Maria Aznar and Czech
political leaders helped to put together "The


Chris Prague Memorandum:
Caraballo Final Declaration and
Speaking Out Working Plan," with
the goal "to help create
the conditions so that
the Cuban people can bring about democracy
through a nonviolent transition."
The Cuban people need our support in
their fight for the freedom of speech and as-
sembly, the right to live without fear, and the
right to self-determination. We cannot give in.
It is regretful that we can think of noth-
ing but remorse on this "anniversary." Today
serves as but another milepost in a 45-year
road of adversity that has pursued a genera-


tion of Cuban dissidents a tribute to sorrow,
marking what the U.S. State Department calls
"'the most despicable act of political repression
in the Americas in a decade." In a time when
apathy seems to have swept our younger gen-
erations, we must stand against torture, dicta-
torship and violence. We must stand for free-
doms we hold so close to our hearts that we
cannot fathom a life without them, especially
one in a place just 90 miles away from where
we live. It is time to remember and honor the
patriot-prisoners jailed unjustly for standing
up for democracy and human rights.
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By LINDSAY TAULBEE thropy project, award oppor- Workshops throughout the.weekend will Martinez said.
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UF will host 150 students from eight station in'the areas of multi- based, and a few will be held in Spanish. Alarma."
schools across the state during this week- cultural affairs," said Leticia "There's a little bit of a Latin spin to it," The performance will be at the Reitz
end's 10th annual Florida Hispanic Latino Martinez, the institute's she said. Union during Gator Nights and will be open
Collegiate Forum. Martinez director. One of Saturday's keynote speakers, to the public.
The leadership conference, created in The event is the only Karyn Nishimura-Sneath, has students take The play is the first at UF to be performed
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UF officials look into tuition hike


By STEPHANIE GARRY
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The head of UF's top governing
board presented a "road map" to the
Faculty Senate on Thursday of how the
university will prioritize if fundrais-
ing and tuition hikes bring a revenue
windfall.
UF administrators have a lengthy
wish list to make the university a Top
10 public research institution, including
increased faculty salary and benefits,
more student financial aid and smaller
classes, but little hope of squeezing
more money out of the Legislature, said
Manny Fernandez, chairman emeritus
of the UF Board of Trustees.
"At the end of the day, it's going
to take a lot of money," Fernandez
said. "The money has to come from
devolution," which would give UF the
ability to raise tuition. In past years the
Legislature has capped the amount uni-
versities can increase tuition.
UF would have to increase tuition
revenue by $220 million to catch up to
peer institutions. If it could raise tuition


that much, the university probably
would dedicate the most money ap-
proximately $100 million to faculty,
by improving salary and benefits and
hiring additional members, Fernandez
said.
The board has identified faculty
resources as the area where UF suffers
the most in national rankings, such as
the U.S. News and
SWorld Report.
One senator
.. at questioned how stu-
S dents would react
S to increased tuition,
Sand Fernandez rec-
ognized that it "will.
Fernandez always be an issue of
contention."
But statistics show graduates of
high-ranked institutions earn more
than other college graduates, so stu-
dents should view higher tuition as an
investment that will reap better returns,
the chairman said.
.Though UF usually fares better than
its peers across the country in state leg-
islative appropriations, state funding
alone probably won't cut it for UF's


lofty goals, the chairman said.
"It isn't going to be as much money
as we need," Fernandez said.
The Legislature is now in session
and UF President Bemie Machen, who
attended the meeting, said he's been to
Tallahassee two days this week.
"It's too soon to be either optimistic
or pessimistic" about how UF will fare
in appropriations this year, Machen
said.
Fernandez expects the Legislature
to begin granting local tuition control
in the next month or so, but it won't be
a complete hand-off, he said.
Two major obstacles stand in the
way of the Legislature loosening its
stranglehold on tuition levels the
Bright Futures Scholarship Program
and the Florida Prepaid Tuition
Program. Both are cornerstones "
of Florida government, but both are
increasingly hard to fund, Fernandez
said.
Lawmakers are loathe to touch
the popular programs, and Student
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BROWNSTEIN PRACTICES
HYPNOTHERAPY IN TOWN.

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

The exterior of Matthew
Brownstein's office suite is un-
assuming. Nestled' among travel
agencies and doctors' clinics, its
cookie-cutter front is easily over-
looked by the casual passersby
failing to read the letters on the
glass: "Matthew Brownstein,
Certified Hypnotherapist."
Using a variety of tech-
niques, from simple meditation
to programming methods that
study the way a person thinks,
Brownstein, 32, has been helping
area residents understand and
eliminate their physical and emo-
tional problems for more than
seven years.
To make his teachings more
accessible to clients, the UF alum-
nus plans to expand his business
by opening Anahat Meditation
Center in July.
"I'm really
not in this just
to help people
relieve symp-
toms or to get
over certain
limitations,"
Brownstein
Brownstein said. "I feel that
I am really here to help others ac-
tualize their full potential and to
remove the underlying causes of
their current problems.'
Within his private practice,
Brownstein teaches his clients
that physical ailments such as
ulcers and sinus infections are
psychosomatic and can be cured
by examining the belief system
behind them.
"If you come in, and let's say
you're overeating ... one emotion
might be that you're feeling lone-
ly or sad, and then I might say,
'Okay, that's the emotion now
what's the belief causing that?'
and you state, 'Well, I feel un-
lovable and alone,"' Brownstein
said.
"That belief, that you're un-
lovable and alone, is the cause of
the problem."
Brownstein said he experi-
enced his first glimpse of enlight-
enment on Jan. 13, 1992. The self-
proclaimed former agnostic was
laying on his bed in his parents'
South Florida home when he ex-
perienced what he now refers to
as a "spiritual awakening."
"Really, the best word for it
was an 'invasion,' without ever
asking to experience something
bigger than my own ego and my
own confidence as a human be-
ing," he said.
At the time of Brownstein's
awakening, he was a student at


Broward Community College. He
later transferred to UF to study
world religion and specialize in
Eastern mysticism.
"My major in college was re-
ally 'How do I get others to that
state of profound peace, oneness,
love and wisdom and health?'"
Brownstein said.
After graduating from UF,
Brownstein dabbled in acupunc-
ture school. But still he desired to
learn more about helping others
end their suffering through en-
lightenment.
At age 23, Brownstein went to
live in New York's Zen Mountain
Monastery.
After waking each day at
around 4 a.m., Brownstein typi-
cally would meditate within a
group for about two hours before
performing chants and studying
scriptures.
"Monasteries are definitely
not for the faint-hearted,"-
Brownstein said, smiling. "You
have to really want to be there;
it's not a vacation." -
Although Brownstein admits
many people might view the
monastic lifestyle as grueling,
he said his daily routine there
was comfortable and natural, as
if he had experienced something
similar to it before just not in
this lifetime.
Brownstein, who believes in
reincarnation, said he has been
able to view approximately 10 of
his past lives through "past-life
,regression," a method utilized
within a hypnotic state.
During one of his past lives,
he lived as a Jewish rabbi in a
monastic temple setting near the
desert, he said.
"In that lifetime, I was really
upset with God and human suf-
fering, an'd I've definitely seen
how that's played out in this
lifetime into something that I've
worked through," he said.
Brownstein's spiritual jour-
ney took him from New York to
Massachusetts, where he started
his first holistic teaching center,
to New Mexico, where he at-
tended hypnotherapy school,
and then back to Florida.
Thirteen years after he first set
out to discover his place in the
world and help others reach their
own form of self-actualization,
Brownstein said he has found his
calling.
Hypnotherapy, and the teach-
ings and practices that accom-
pany -it, have managed to shine
a light .on what he once regarded
as unattainable: practical ways to
make people happy and free.
"I don't work to just change
negative thinking to positive
thinking," he said. "I think-a per-
son comes in with a false belief
about who they are, but it's my
job to help them discover their,
own truth."
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Greeks weather rain to donate 500 units of blood


* A SPRING BREAK CRUISE TO
HONDURAS LEFT SOME GREEKS OUT.

By KYLIE CRAIG
Alligator Writer
kcraig@alligator.org

The 26th annual Greek Blood Drive
proved successful this year, despite a few
bumps in the road.
The. drive ended Tuesday, collecting
enough blood donations to impact 1,500
lives, said Michelle Simmons, donor con-
sultant for LifeSouth.
"I think we had some obstacles, but the
overall enthusiasm is really there for this
event," Simmons said.
LifeSouth buses visited different frater-


nity and sorority houses throughout the
weeklong drive, collecting donations from
organization members as well as members
of the Gainesville community.
The Greek organizations involved com-
peted to see which house could collect the
most donations.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Life Sorority and Pi Kappa Phi
Fraternity won the respective
competitions, taking home the
famous Blood Bucket Trophy.
"It's a competition, but it's more than
that," Simmons said. "I think it's fantas-
tic."
Simmons, who expected to collect 700
units of blood by the end of the week, said
rain and a recent cruise caused the number


donated to barely surpass 500 units.
Nearly 900 UF Greeks went on a spring
break cruise te Honduras, which kept
them from being able to donate, she said.
"The area they went was malarial," she
said. "A lot of them were deterred. I can't
even tell you how many got on the bis and
tried to donate."
Greeks for Life, Tuesday's event sig-
naling the end of the blood drive, was
expected to increase the number of do-
nations before being rained out after less
than an hour.
Interfraternity Council Administrative
Vice President Jeremy Martin said the rain
didn't keep the blood drive as a whole
from being a success.
"It was a success because we were able


to get a group of 1,500 people together and
get them to give blood," said Martin, who
worked with Simmons to plan the drive.
Simmons agreed, adding it became a
success once one person got on the bus to
donate blood.
IFC President John Dicks gave blood
for the first time at Tuesday's event.
"I've never slept better in my-whole
life," Dicks said. "Part.of it was giving
blood and part of it was saving a life."
Next fall, UF Greeks will unite for a
blood drive in competition with FSU stu-
dents, rather than each other.
"It will be nice to beat them in some-
thing that has more purpose than' just a
football game" Martin said.


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Gainesville is about to see
the first marathon on its streets
in approximately 20 years, but
which of two warring events
will finish first is still open to
debate.
Richard Brodsky, an HIV-
positive, brain cancer-surviving,
marathon-running father of two
UF students, has tried to bring
the World AIDS Marathon to the
Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail for
the past year.
He plans to donate 80 percent
of the proceeds to the UF College
of Medicine to go toward find-
ing a cure for the disease, which
Brodsky has battled for the-last
eight years.
"It is my hope that someday
Gatorade will be remembered
as the second greatest product
to come out of U of F, the cure
for AIDS being No. 1," Brodsky
said.
However, the city of
Gainesville has been planning
its own Five Points of Life
Marathon for February 2006.
Brodsky was asked to merge his
event with the city's, but he de-
nied the proposition. He wants
-his race to take place near World
AIDS Day, December 1.
"We've been planning [Five
Points of Life] for two years,
and we're not sure our event
will come off the way we re-
ally want it to happen," said
Jack Hughes, executive direc-
tor of the Gainesville Sports
Organizing Committee. "We're
a small community. We're con-


cerned (that) two events in that
same period of time would be
difficult to support."
"We might be more inter-
-ested were there a wider separa-
tion by dates," Hughes added.
"Mr. Brodsky has not chosen to
follow our advice. We wish him
well, but we need to work on the
event we have been working on
for two years."
"It is my hope that
someday-Gatorade will
be remembered as the
second greatest product
to come out of U of F,
the cure for AIDS being
No. 1."
Richard Brodsky
AIDS advocate

Brodsky is not happy.
"This man has been a nui-
sance from day one," he said of
Hughes. "I have been telling
UF about this marathon since
last summer. They were really
excited about it. Then all of a
sudden [the Gainesville Sports
Organizing Committee] wanted
me to get involved with this
other marathon. They are just
giving me a hard time. This man
does not want the marathon to
happen."
Hughes insists that if the
city eould support Brodsky, it
would.
"We want to help anybody
bring something to-town as long
as it doesn't conflict with other
activities," he said.


The man who has survived
being HIV-positive and a brain
tumor refuses to give up:
"I'm going to make this thing
happen," Brodsky said. Tom
Stevens, president of the citizen
support organization Friends of
the Gainesville-Hawthome Trail
(Froghat), said Brodsky might
be able to have the marathon
without the city's approval, but
forms need to be filed with the
Florida Park Service.
"I think he can do it without
the approval of the city because
most of the trail is not the city.
Stevens said. "It s not necessap,
for him to use the w hole trail '
Froghat believes the
Hawthorne trailhead would be
the easiest starting point.
Brodsky said he wants to
bring the World AIDS Marathon
to Gainesville because he has
been impressed by UF's break- \
through in AIDS research,
particularly those of Dr. Janet
Yamamoto, a professor of
pathobiology at the UF College
of Veterinary Medicine. In July
2002, Yamamoto introduced a
vaccine for the feline version of
AIDS, which is very similar in
composition to the human form
of the virus.
Last year, Brodsky held the
World AIDS Marathon in Kenya.
He has appeared as a guest on
national TV shows with Montel
Williams, Howard Stem and
Dick Clark.
"He's looking mortality in the
face and he wants to do some-
thing before he dies," Stevens
said of Brodsky. "He's sort of the
inspiration, but he needs to do
some of the perspiration, too."


State works to correct problems within new employee insurance system


INSURANCE, from page 1


ment:
The department anticipated there would be some prob-
lems and is now working to fix individual problems affecting
approximately 6,000 state employees. Kuczwanski said most
problems can only be found because of complaints received.
Reimbursements for accidentally uninsured UF faculty
members- will be granted, said Ryan Ray, spokeswoman for
the university's Division of Human Resources. Faculty mem-


bers should call their insurance providers to ensure their
insurance is still intact.
"We're doing everything we can to fix every problem,"
Kuczwanski said of state employees who were left insured as
a result of the transition.
UF administrators also are pitching in to resolve the is-
sue.
"Administrators of Human Resources and other admin-
istrators from Florida's 11 public universities have met with
People First to help combat the problems specifically that
faculty members are having," said Ed Poppell, vice president
.of finance and Administration. : i


"We approached People First and asked them if we could
help them solve the problems, and have since established
direct contacts with them so when we have critical problems,
we can fax, e-mail or call them for a rapid response," Poppell
said. "That way, we become advocates for our employees."
Both UF and People First could not estimate when all the
problems will be fixed, as most problems occurred in individ-
ual files. It is also unknown how many UF faculty members
were affected by the transfer.
. "Nothing is more important than keeping healthcare for
our employees," Poppell said. "Fixing the.problem is one of
our biggest priorities."


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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 2 mi to UF Now & fall 331-0095
630 NW 35th St. Ig 3/2, fam rm $1200/mo;
611 NW 34th Terr. 4/2 $1200/mo;
7 1802 NW 38th Terr 3/2 $875/mo;
642 NW35th St. 3/2 $1100/mo 4-20-71-2


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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

Your PerfectApt Next to UF!
20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 & 3BR Avail
Aug. Specials from $489/mo. Lofts wood
firs & more. Some 'pet friendly! 376-6223
www.LiveNearCampus.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

Have Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
Only You?
1 BR/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
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1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown.
2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-
4423 or online at www.maximumre.com
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PET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. 2BR
townhomes, duplexes. Privacy fence, mod-
ern appliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private
owner, please leave detailed message.
$450-525/mo 331-2099 3-24-50-2


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The Leasing Connection
1608 NW1stAve
Located right behind Florida Bookstore
Plenty of FREE PARKING!

FREE Apartment & Housing
Locator Service

Call 352-376-4493 or visit
www.theleasingconnection.com
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Houses for Fall
2 and 3 BRs from $690
Park Free next to UF
Some with W/D, backyard.
Call for appt at 371-0769,
4-20-69-2



Stupendous Studios Steps to UF
From $460 $559
Laundry, pool, pets ok!
Open till 8pm and weekends
Leasing for Fall 371-7777
4-20-69-2



115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSIII
Luxury Opposite Library West!
Beautiful 2BR/2BA...all amenities
LOOKING GLASS APTS
Call 376-1111 or Come by
111 NW 16th St. #1
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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.TurljngtonRealEstate.com 3-18-44-2
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 3-18-44-2
WALK TO UF
Studio $335/mo
j1BR $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 O* $650/ mo
1BR-over 800 sq ft O* $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 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
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 3-18-35-2
*NOW PRE-LEASING*
1BR $699 2BR $839 3BR $999
$150 dep. Full size WID,
-D-irect Campus Access,
Pool, Fitness Center!
Open M-F 8:30 5:30, Sat 11-4
Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607
4-20-59-2

BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL!
*Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced
yard, lawn svc, $450/rent
* 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, lawn svc, $1000/rent
* 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th
Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-30-2
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 $1250/mo 3-
23-30-2

Rent With Us Today,
Buy With Us Tomorrow!


Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals
www.BosshardtPM.com
Ask About Our Lucrative
Tenant Rewards Program!
2BR/1BA Downtown $515/mo
3BR/3BA Townhouse $800/mo
3E/2BA near SFCC $925/mo
Over 30+ Private Homes Available!
Call Today: 371-2118
4-20-50-2
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


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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

NEWLY RENOVATED
Affordable, Quiet living
HUGE 1& 2BR Pool
Skylights 1.5 miles to UF
Furn Avail 377-7401*
4-20-44-2 .

****ANTIQUE APARTMENT****
2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown.
Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets ar-
ranged, Avail now. $475/mo. Call Greg 214-
3291 3-18-21-2

DOWNTOWN 1BR 1BA,
CH/AC, water included, $415/rent
411 Sw 2nd Street #3
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-20-2

Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to
UF, 10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D,
cable, intefnet, pool, $800/mo Separate
leases ok. 352-472-9778, 305-299-3485;
sbayer@bellsouth.net 3-23-20-2

Living it up!! Luxury style!
1 & 2 BR, Private patios, walking
distance to UF, next to Sorority Row,
Alarm, pets OK, W/D, HUGE bdrs & walk-
in closets. "Walk to.UF" Call 372-7111
4-20-35-2
DEAL OF A LIFETIMEI!
3BR/3BA ONLY $365/PERSON
FREE cable wIHBO/SHOWTIME, Alarm
Gated* 24 hr gym* FREE Tanning* Close to
UF Leasing for NOW and FALL 377-2777
4-20-35-2

Live in luxury minutes from campus, Shands, *
etc. Huge 1BR apt brand new modern
kitchen, tile floors, double french doors look-
ing out on huge backyard $695/mo. Call 337-
1330 3-22-16-2

Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high
ceilings, 3-4BR/2BA, large fenced yard.
$1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call
Tom at 262-6423 3-24-15-2

**-*Few Blocks to Campus***
Large 2BR/1BA next to Leo 706 avail March
1. Pets arranged $550/mo with utilities in-
cluded. Call Greg 214-3291 3-18-11-2

WALK TO UF!
Studio apt 8 blocks from campus. Wood
floors/large windows $395/mo Call 352-284-
9610. Available immediately! 3-18-10-2

3 BLOCKS FROM TIGERT HALL
2BR/1 BA apts CentA/C, newly painted $630/
mo. upstairs/hardwood -floors $610/mo;
downstairs/carpet. Includes water, sewer,
trash, pest, laundry on site, no pets. Avail
8/1/05. Call 352-316-4474 3-18-10-2

***4 BLOCKS TO UF***
3BR/2BA charming historic house. Tile,
hardwood floors, W/D, fenced yard, new
appliances. No dogs. $1260/mo Avail Aug.'
871-8280 3-25-14-2

1 Block from UF!
1BR and 2BR Apts Avail Now, Summer or
Fall. See our list at
www.merrillmanagementinc.net updated
daily or call Merrill Management Inc. 372-
1494 3-18-9-2

*Walk to UF*
3BR/1 BA house Available immediately. $900/
mo 375-8256 4-20-31-2

*Sorority Row Area*
1940's vintage stone 2BR/1 BA apt. Beautiful
hardwood floors. $675/mo 375-8256 4-20-
31-2

*8 Blocks to UF* -
Huge 2BR/1BA apt. Best deal in town.
Starting at $550.mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2


*3 BLOCKS TO UF*
2BR/1BA Duplex. Hardwood floors, *Sorority Row Area*
W/D,$535/mo 375-8256 Cute 2BR/1 BA brick duplex behind Norman
4-20-47-2 Hall. $650/mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2


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*Sorority Row Area*
Vintage stone 3BR/2BA duplex. Remodeled,
hardwood floors, 2 story, W/D. $1250/mo
375-8256 4-20-30-2

Work for rent. 2BR + study. Trailor home.
New W/D, screened in porch, fenced yard.
On 10 acre Whipporwhill Horse Farm, 10 min
Wof UF. Call 352-376-8792 4-5-20-2

ABRACADABRA
3BR/2BA house. 2 car garage & apple tree.
1500 sq ft, cathedral ceiling, open floor plan.
$1045/mo. 352-332-0602 or 318-3721 4-
5-20-2

HOUSE 4-5BR/2BA. Newly renovated.
Close to campus. All new appliances, includ-
ing W/D. Carport.-610 NW 34th Terr. Call
352-373-8000, ask for Jeffrey. 3-22-10-2

HISTORIC HOUSES DOWNTOWN
1 BRs & 2.5BRs. $275-700/mo
Progressive thinkers preferred. View at:
www.pleasantstreet.net 4-4-19-2

3BR/2BA close to campus. Avail Aug 1st,
new kitchen, cent A/C, Ig fenced yard, $1075/
mo, drive by 3433 NW 1st Court. Call Marty
514-2855 3-31-17-2

****NEWNANS LAKE****
3BR/1BA, quiet peaceful setting, beautiful
views, 5 miles to UF, no traffic, tile floors, new
bathroom, W/D, big yard, deck, cute, clean,
$800/mo 871-8280 3-22-10-2

Historic Apartments. Ceiling fans, hardwood
floors, high ceilings, some w/fireplaces. 1BR
$466 w/water, sewer. First, last, security. SE
historic district. No dogs please. 378-3704
3-22-10-2-

ENORMOUS 3BR
Avail for Current and Fall
Pool Tennis Cts 1.5 Mi 2 UF
Ind lease, Furn & Util Avail
Great Specials 377-7401 4-20-31-2

AVAILABLE FOR FALL Quiet two bedroom
house close to campus and busline. $750
352-215-8815 cal eves 3-29-15-2


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AVAILABLE NOW Blocks from UF. Duplex,
2BR/1BA, fenced yard, $675/mo HOUSE
3BR/2BA, W/D, $1175/mo. (Pets OK) Call
Carol @ 377-3852 3-22-10-2

*FALL* BIks from UF Houses *
Duplexes 0 Apts (Managed by owner) See
www.Dalyproperties.com for listings or call
Carol at 377-3852. 4-20-31-2

AVAILABLE NOW! NEW 3BR/2BA house 2
car garage in brand new subdivision close
to UF & SFCC. All appliances $1300/mo
negotiable based on length of lease. Call
215-9987 4-20-30-2

3BR/1.5BA HOUSE Lg screen back pch, Ig
back yard, close to downtown, W/D, $900/
mo. Avail May 1st!. Call (office) 377-1071 or
(cell) 262-7174 ask for Brian 3-23-10-2

Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath vintage duplex, high.
ceilings, washer/dryer. 428 NW 10th Ave.'
$445/mo. Green Tree Realty 317-4392 3-
23-10-2

Clean 2 bedroom 1 bath with study, large
laundry room, nice yard. $675/mo. 310 NW
20th Ave. Green Tree Realty 317-4392 3-
23-10-2

Large 1 bedroom with study, new kitchen
$495/mo 302 NW 19th Ave. Green Tree
Realty.317-4392 3-23-10-2

Avail now 3BR/2BA HOUSE. 2120 NW 55th
Terrace. Tile firs, Berber carpet, all applianc-
es incl. Privacy fenced-in-yard. $1050/mo.
Call 215-9987 4-20-30-2

1BR 1BA 1BIk to UF!
1218 SW 3rd Avenue
Carpet, window A/C, $385/mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
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2BR 2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS
7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/mo
Pool, clubhouse etc. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2

2BR 1BAApt, 1 Block to UF
Central H & Air, Tile Floors
1236 SW 1st Ave, $585/mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
3-18-6-2

2BR 1BAApts 1 Block to UF
New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht
216 SW 12th Street $540/mo
Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494
3-18-6-2

2BR 1BA Apts $500-525/Mo
5 Blks to UFI 840 Sq Ft
829 SW 5th Avenue, St. Croix Apts
Central H &Air, Includes wtr, swg, pst
ctrl, garbage. Call Merrill Management
Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2

1 Room efficiency, with full kitchen
$450/Mo Across from Stadium. Newly
remodeled. Tile Floors, Screened Porch,
Great Location. Avail in May. Call
Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2

TOP QUALITY GREAT LOCATIONS
Upscale 1 & 2 BR apts. 1 block to campus on
north & east sides. Year leases avail. Begin
summer or fall. No pets. K&M Properties
372-1509 3-31-15-2

Fall rentals, walk to campus, 2BR/1BA $500,
4BR/4BA $1700, sign lease now, move. in
Aug Edbaurmanagment.com 1731 NW 6 St.
375-7104 ex 355 3-24-10-2

Fall 2005 2BR/2.5BA Luxury Condo end
unit, clubhouse, pool, close to campus.
$825/mo. Call 352-332-8841 3-21-7-2


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2BR/1BA apt mins from campus, Shands.
Spacious, repainted, new carpets & new ap-
pliances. Beautiful backyard. $950/mo. Call
Anthony 337-1330 3-22-8-2

Room w/pvt bath avail mins from UF,
Shands, etc. Spacious luxury house has
fireplace, pvt billards room, hard wood floors
throughout., new appliances. $495/mo. Call
Anthony 337-1330 3-22-8-2

Space & Value! 3 and 4 bedrooms
Tennis, b-ball, monitored alarm
Pets welcome, free uf parking
Ceramic tile, dishwasher, pool
Open wknds, Call 376-4002
4-20-29-2

Avail May: Several units w/in .5 mi of UF
campus or closer. Eff $300-310, 1BR/1BA
$395-$415, 2BR/2.5BA $725, 2BR/1BA
$700. Sec dep, NS, no pets. Contact
sor20@yahoo.com or Iv mssg 352-870-7256
4-20-28-2

CEDAR CREEK CONDOS 2BR/2BA
HOUSE w/garage, all appliances incl, W/D,
$900/mo 1st, last, dep. Pets are additional
dep. 281-0561 or472-5062 3-18-5-2

3BR/2BA house avail 8/1. Clean, quiet w/
DW, W/D, garage & enclosed porch. Close
to UF & SFCC. No pets. $1200/mo (727)514-
7194 3-18-5-2

CONVENIENT 2 BR 1BAduplex,
fenced yard, w/d hookups, $475/rent
711 NW 19th Avenue.
Carl Tulington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-5-2

WALK TO CLASS! 2BR 1BA
duplex, water included, $375/rent. Avail May!
407-1 NW 13th Terrace.
Carl Turlington Real Estate,-lnc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-5-2

1BR/1BA for rent near campus. Pool.
Laundry room. Quiet area. No deposit.
$419/month. Available in May. Call Matt at
692-4352 3-18-5-2


WE HAVE UPN
Sun Bay Apts 376-6720
4-20-28-2

Studio Apt on 5 acre estate property near
Paines Prairie. Wash/dryer, small pet ok.
Just 15 min to UF. Private and safe. Quiet
person only, 352-215-0396 3-28-5-2


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2BR/2BA PENTHOUSE CONDO 2 mi to
UF on bus line. Brand new construction.
Charleston Place. Luxury in every detail..
Pool, gazebo, lots of parking. $950/mo. Call
215-3108 3-21-5-2

Beautifully redecorated townhouse units.
2Br/1.5Ba Mill Runs Apts. Community room
w/pool. $350/mo per BR. Call 376-7801 or
cell 871-7801 3-28-10-2

Countryside at the Univ. 23rd & Williston Rd,
1 rmmt needed for 3rd fir 4Br/4Ba condo.
Separate leases $420/mo. Common area
furn. W/D, pool, bball, parking, gated, great
bus svc. Call Dan 352-328-1574 3-21-5-2

1&2 bed cottages & apts. $395/month.
Historical downtown! W/D hook-ups,
porches, great size Cut! Must seel
Photos @ www.rentalworkshop.com 352-
870-0904, 318-4553 3-28-10-2

*AVAILABLE NOW*
3BR/2BA Haile Country Club House
2BR/1BA Haile Country Club House
2BR/1 BA Brandywine Condo
Call Charlene 665-4106 for appt. 3-31-12-2

Be near everything at The Osaksl
Start at $525 for 1 bdrm, $675
for 2 bdrm, & $825 for 3 bdrm
Remodels Available! Call for move
in specials today at 331-883614-12-20-2

Hampton Oaks brand new lux. apts.
behind Oaks Mall. 2 bdrms start
at $850/mo & 3bdrm at $1200/mo
w/move-in special of up to 2 mo
FREE rent! Call 333-8643 today! 4-12-20-2

**10 BLOCKS TO UF**
1BR/1BA apt. in historic Victorian house
w/fans, wood firs, hi ceiling, AC/H. $475/mo
225 SW 3rd Ave. Avail Aug 1st. Pets ok! Call
376-2184 3-23-5-2


3BR/3BA in 4BR/4BA Countryside Apt. Avail
Aug 1. $435/mo. includes everything! On
bus route to UF. Great access to downtown
and Archer Rec. Pool, gated, hi-spd internet/
cable, W/D. Contact Nicole 352-328-4551
3-30-10-2


Beautiful townhouse for rent. 2BR/2.5BA, 2-
story. Huge Ivg rm & kitch. 5 min to campus.
Rent 1BR or rent both. Lease term optional.
Move in May. $450/mo OBO 256-6734 3-
23-5-2

Luxurious Victoria Station Twnhse. Walk
to Butler. 2BR/2.5BA. W/D, alarm, pool,
free ethernet. Bus rt in front every 15 mon.
$850/mo NEGOTIABLE. Avail Aug 2005.
Cell 222-4235 4-20-25-2


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DOWNTOWN Avail immediately. Month
to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt. Newly remod-
eled, quiet neighborhood, pets ok. Close to
Shands, UF & library. $650-715/mo. Call
262-1351 3-30-11-2

HOUSE 2BR/1BA $695/mo. W/D, cent H/AC,
2.5 mi N of UF. Available April 1st. Call 352-
214-1722 3-24-5-2

Downtown.garage/studio apt on bus rtes,
biking to campus walk to downtown off street
parking include H20. $330/mth 1st, last, dep.
Call 373-6551 leave message 3-29-8-2

Big, Bright and Beautiful! Very cute 1BR/1 BA
near Duckpond. No sec deposit unless you
renew. $460/mo. Call 352-262-1484 3-24-
5-2

University Terrace West
4/4 Individual Leases
New Carpet & Paint
Furnished Living Area
W/D, Pool $395/mo
Unitdn Properties 373-7578
4-20-24-2

University Terrace Gainesville
4/4 Individual Leases
Completely. Refurbished
Furnished Living Area
W/D, Pool $405/mo
Union Properties 373-7578
4-20-24-2

Walking Distance to UF
1433 NW 3rd Avenue
2BR 1.5BAW/D h/up
'3 units available in quad
$775/mo
Union Properties 373-7578
4-20-24-2


Victoria Station
Off SW 35th Place
Like New Townhouse
2BR 2.5BA W/D, Pool
$825-850/mo
Union Properties 373-7578
4-20-24-2


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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

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

LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN?
Bid on a sublease, call 866-837-1309 or visit
www.subleaseauction.com
5-19-43-3

Female roommate to sublease for summer
in a 4BR/2BA. Less than $400/mo for every-
thing. Need May thru Aug. Aug FREE. Call
Amy @ 352-262-3662 3-18-8-3

UNIVERSITY TERRACE 1BR/1BA, w/walk-
in-closet in 4BR/4BA furn apt. All utils incl
for $315/mo May July. NS pref. Bus stop
in front, rts. 12 $ 35. Call 352-281-3092 3-
22-10-3

Apt-for summer A & B sublease 1BR in 4BR/
2BA furn University Glades apt. $370/mo
(originally $435) all utils incl. M/F for all fe-
male apt. Call 386-212-9042 3-22-10-3

1 BLOCK FROM SWAMP
2BR/1BA $365 ea May thru July
Some furniture available
Call Sasha 305-479-1289 3-22-10-3

1BR in 3BR home. Flex lease terms. May,
June &/or July..Opt to renew. Bike, walk or
bus to UF.W/D, wood fir, screened porch, ga-
rage & carport. Furn avail Only $315 + utils.
336-4126, 305-409-4414 3-22-10-3

EMERGENCY SUMMER SUBLEASE
2BR/2.5BA townhouse 2 blocks to UF. May
-Aug $900/mo OBO 352-266-8475 4-1-18-3

From May to Aug. 1BR/1BA.in 3/3. Huge,
furniture and W/D inc. $380/mo, bus route,
pool, tan bed at Greenwich Green. Call
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SUMMER SUBLEASE at Gainesville Place
1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA $480/mo. Price NEG.
Everything incl. Female only. Call 727-643-
9928 3-31-15-3

Summer sublease w/option to renew. Starts
in June. F roommate needed for 1 BR/1 BA in
3BR/3BA. Cheap $335/mo rent + 1/3 utils.
COLONIAL VILLAGE. Aug rent FREE! Bus
routes 9 & 35. W/D, internet. 375-7408 3-
24-10-3

Studio with CAPTIVATING VIEW!!!
5 min walk to UF/sorority row, bus, F room-
mate. Avail May-July. ALL utils incl. Furn,
ethernet, gym, pool. $400/mo 786-246-3049
3-24-10-3

Homestead Apt Sublease. Now thru July
31st. 2BR/2BA W/D hook up, pool, gym, bus
stops, laundromat, pets ok. $679/mo. Call
378-2699 or 317-4507. Renewal optional.
3-18-5-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE
1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. Pool, tennis, near
BB, VB, 24-hr gym, tan beds, W/D. Cable,
internet, furnished, util incl. Call 352-271-
2147 3-18-5-3

Great furnished apt w/own bath
On campus
Perfect for summer
$333/month + 1/3 utls & cable
Call (352) 222-8889 3-18-5-3

SUMMER Sublease at University Club. 1BR/
1BAih 4BR/4BA apt. $390/mo Incl util, cable,
furn, ethernet, & more. Call Natalie 786-423-
0445 3-18-5-3

$350/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE 1BR/1BA in
4BR/4BA fully furn apt in University Club. Incl
50" TV, hi-spd internet, cable w/HBO, W/D.
Call 561-703-3693. "3-25-10-3

$490/mo Amazing 1bed/1 bath.
WALK TO CAMPUS Available today.
14th St & 2nd Ave Behind Chipotle
Call (352) 682-8282
Sublease til Aug 15 (Option to renew) 3-
25-10-3

Extra large fully furn 1BR apt, 1/2 mile to
UF campus, hew furniture & carpet, move-in
bonus. Avail from 5/1-8/31 371-9950 or cell
246-4112 3-18-5-3

Arlington Sq 1BR 4/1 8/1 $0 down and
$565/mo OBO. Normally $700. 239-218-
8360 3-23-8-3


1BD 1BA, $480/mth. Fully furnished, water
included. Available May 1-July 31. Call 335-
3649 3-18-5-3

SUBLEASE male space, Lexington
Crossing. Room/bath in 4BRIBA apt. $900
whole summer. Contact 386-846-8890 Valle
12452@yahoo.com 3-18-5-3

SUMMER sublease! 1Br in a 4Br Campus
Club apt. $400/mo jncl maid svc, util,
cbl,furn, ehternet & more NO FEES! May 1
- Aug 5. Female only. Please call 352-262-
5995 3-21-5-3

SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA IN 3BR/3BA
TOWNHOUSE. Avail now-Aug. $300/mo +
1/3 utils & cable. Furn or unfurn. Incl 2 pools,
.tennis. Call 407-340-8814-3-22-6-3

MAY FREE! 1/1 apt in Aspen Ridge from 5/1
- 7/30 w/option fo renew. Apt comes fully fur-
nished & w/washer/dryer & alarm. $610/mo.
Call 352-377-7349 3-18-4-3

Large 2Br/1Ba over-sized apt @ Sun Bay
Apts. 5 mins bus or 20 min wald to UF. DW,
on-site laundry, free pet sitting. Begin May 10
thru July 31st. $510/mo. Call 352-335-8694
ask for Daniel or Nicole. 3-28-5-3

BLOCKS FROM UF
Summer sublease 1Br in 2BR/1BA. $4037
mo + 1/2 utils. Call Rebecca @ 317-8092
3-28-10-3

HIDDEN LAKE APTS 5/1 7/31 sublease.
1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA $425/mo + 1/3 util.
New'washer & dryer, spacious, free wireless,
pool, tanning bed. Please call 352-871-1325
or email babeash@ufl.edu 3-28-10-3

PEBBLE CREEK 1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA apt.
Avail now to 6/30/05. W/D, DW, $415/mo
+ 1/2 utils. Call 864-270-7544, email
justcheckin05@yahoo.com 3-18-3-3


CAMPUS LODGE APT. $100 OFF RENT!
Start in May. Female needed for 1BR/1B,
$450/mo incls all + internet, W/D, furnished
Near UF & SFCC. Call 954-691-8944 3-2:
5-3

1 WEEK FREE
May 1st-Aug 7. 1 BR/1 BA WALK TO CLASE
Only $529/mo OBO. Graduating, need t
sublease 407-375-5240 3-23-5-3

$240/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE
+ 1/3 until
3BR/2BA Boardwalk Apt.
Call PK 954-682-5979
or Call 904-705-1689 3-21-3-3

Gainesville Place sublease. Furn 1 BR/1BA
4BR/4BA apt. Everything incl, w/W/D, pot
bus stop outside. May Aug $475 OBO C;
Allison 352-514-3983 3-23-5-3

Very spacious 2BR/2BA townhome. Avail f
sublease on May 1st-July 31st. 2-level hon
in beautiful Lakewood Villas. incl loft BR
study. Price neg. Call Kelly 561-644-59:
3-30-10-3

Sublease an awesome Countrysi(
Apartment. Avail NOW $420 includes e
erything. On bus route to UF and close
1-75 for SFCC. High spd internet/cable. Po
and b-ball. Contact Nicole 352-328-45F
3-30-10-3

$385/mo for summer sublet, unfurn. Renew
available for next year. 1BR/1BA, 1 blk E
Sorority Row. Call Joe at 352-371-67E
3-24-6-3

5 min walk to Shands *
Country Gardens Apt
2BR/2BA $520/mo
l.:.w Irru Juiv
Call 338-9103
3-31-11-3


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Subleases


1 BR/1 BAapt. Vaulted ceilings, W/D, DW. C,.
move in immediately. Rent NEGOTIABL
Contaact Mike at 850-526-9224, 850-52,
7215 3-29-10-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE AT GAINESVIL
PLACE. $465/mo rent all inclusive. 1BR/1
in 4BR/4BA. Female only. Call 352-359-10
3-22-5-3

BR for rent in 4BR/4BA apt. Clean, fu:
furnished, friendly roommates, near po,
.$400/mo. Available now Aug w/opti
to renew. Call 703-930-4830 or em
Fure2lui@yahoo.com 3-29-10-3 '

MARCH RENT FREE! 1/2 OFF APRIL!
2/1 from now July 31st $499/mo. C.
renew. Beval Apts 2330 SW 35th PI. C
. 256-0501 3-22-5-3

PERFECT 4 SUMMER!!!
Sublease avail in the Exchange May Au,
1/1 in 4/4. Great amenities, close to can
pus. Price negot. Call Ashley at 374-484i
3-22-5-3

ROYAL VILLAGE APTS. For only
$305/month + 1/4 electric! 1BR
in a 4BR/2BA. Females only.
Available NOWI
Call 561-234-9220 3-22-5-3

COOL 1 BR APTS
Downtown, in large Victorian house. Avi
now. $450/mo, rent negotiable. 333-6614 .
256-7598 3-22-5-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE from May 1 -Aug 1
$349/mo, incl utils, cable, internet, water, p
BA, 12 x 10 room. MELROSE ATPS: 40
484-3204 3-18-3-3

Magnolia Place sublease for 1BR in 3BF
2.5BA condo. All furniture & utils include.
SW/D, ethernet, garage, cable. No depos
Pets welcome. $300/mo Avail now: Pleas
call James @t904-866-7539 3-18-3-3

University Commons Apt. March 20 -Augu,
20. Need Male or Female to move into th
complex. Rent $335. Please call 352-514
2326 for more info. 3-23-5-3

1 BR/1 BA RIGHT ACROSS FROM UF. Ava
May 1st w/opt to renew. $469/mr2a all 812
624-2946 3-23-5-3


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5 t1 Subleases

1BR/1BA w/W/D hkups, avail 4/29/2005
$525/mo, located in quiet condominium
community of Rustic Springs. 1923 NW 23rd
Blvd, Apt #122. Josh 317-8776 4-13-20-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE 1BR/1BA in 3BR/
3BA at Museum Walk Apts. $413/mo incl
pool, tanning, fitness ctr, W/D, internet, and
pets. Call 850-819-0272 3-23-5-3

1BR in 2BR Sublet avail now to 7/31 and be-
yond $212. Cable TV internet not furn laun-
dry on site. Call Joe 561-685-4117 3-22-4-3

Sublese ., BEAUTIFUL HOUSE this sum-
mer. 2BR/1BA, W/D, hardwood floors, less
than 1 block from campus Avail 4/30 8/14.
Call 256-6714 3-23-5-3

Gainesville Place poolside apt. w/balcony;
1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA; avail May July. ALL
utilities included. Furnished $399/mo or best
offer. 514-4881 3-21-5-3

1 or both rooms in 2BR downtown apt.
quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF,
& library. $350/mo Pets ok. Call 262-1351
3-30-11-3


Oxford Manor sublease $295/
mo + 1/3 utils. 305-970-1619
3-23-5-3

Luxurious two-story poolside apt. 3BR/3BA,
W/D, free tanning spa & gym, no parking de-
cals $1114/mo plus utilities Leave a message
@ 262-8341 3-24-5-3

May thru Aug Lexington Crossing 1BR/1BA
in 4BR/4BA Ig rm, furn. All appliances. Cable.
Incl all utils. 2 bus rts, tanning, pool, bball &
vball cts, gym. $400/mo. Contact Karen
krabener@ufl.edu or 772-341-9415 3-24-5-3

Walk 2 class. Summer sublease huge
1BR/1BA, pool, W/D, walk in closet, cable
internet @ Museum Walk. $350/mo PRICE
NEGOTIABLE. Call 941-238-7118 3-24-5-3

SUMMER SUBLEASE Avail May 1st -
Aug 7th: 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA apt in The
Exchange. W/D, utils, ethernet & cable incl in
rent. $54f/mo. On 2 bus rts. Fully furn. Call
904-477-3894 3-23-4-3

4BR/2BA Avail 5/1 8/1. 1, 2, 3 or 4 BR @
$415/ea Unfurn. 1 block from Criser. Please
call Ashley 772-201-6158 4-7-15-3

THE LANDINGS summer sublease May
- Aug 1st. 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. Furniture
available upon request. $382/mo OBO. Call
407-719-9843 3-23-4-3

Campus Club summer sublease: 1 F in 3BR.
$375/mo includes all utilities, cable, ethernet,
maid service, 1st stop on bus 12. Option to
renew. Call 954-559-8470 ASAP 4-13-19-3

3 Blocks to UF, exc cond spacious 1BR NY
style loft. Avail 4/1 & for fall. Exc mgmt. Quiet
beautiful neighborhood. Free parking $518/
mo. 1824 NW 3rd Pl. #12. David 283-1516
3-24-5-3


*1 BR/1 BA in huge 3BR/3BA*
At The Gables. $350/mo utils incl. Walk in
closet, W/D, cable internet, garage. May thru
July. Female only 352-514-5252 3-24-5-3

Now/Summer sublease 1/1 in 4/4 utilities +
wash/dry + ethemet + cable + full furnish +
pool view = DARN GREAT DEAL
ONLY $375/month 352-258-3542 3-31-10-3

Summer sublease 2BR/2BA avail in 4BR/
4BA in The Exchange apts. Great location,
price neg, utils incl. Females only, avail May-
Aug. Call Elyse 954-461-8506 3-23-8-3


Roommates j


Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laur(s 335-4455
Cobblestone 377-2801
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-20-71-4


Roommates Roommates R a Real' Estate. 3


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.Avail 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

SM/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 4-20-71-4

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
3-31-30-4

Beautiful home in trees on quiet street near
UF. Quiet for study. Gourmet kitchen, fire-
place, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV; W/D,
cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $340 +
utils. 352-271-8711 3-24-25-4

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 3-18-17-4

GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms one April, one May to
July 31. Each w/pvt baths. Cent AC, W/D,
cable incl. Internet-ready. $350/mo each.
305-299-3485 Call 352-472-9778 3-23-20-4

Roommate needed. $200/mo + $200 refund-
able dep. + 1/2 util. Furnished 2BR/2BA.
Female preferred. 352-335-6274 3-23-20-4

Grad, uppperclassman, or prof to share spa-
cious new 3BR/2BA house. Internet & cable
incl. Must be neat, clean & responsible. $450
or 425/mo + 1/2 utils. Short or long term
avail. 262-3989 4-4-26-4

M/F to share house for summer and/or fall
move in ASAP! Furnished, all amenities,
large yard, pets welcome, 2 mi to UF $450/
mo INCLUDES EVERYTHING. 352-378-
0329 3-18-10-4

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. No lease. Call Evan 335-9714
3-18-8-4

ROOMMATE WANTED for 3BR/2.5BAtown-
house N of Thornebrook shopping center on
39th Ave. $75/wk incl utils, hi spd i-net, pool &
tennis. Under age 25 please. 352-363-0143
or 386-698-0899 3-22.5-4

2BR/1BA SW-5th Ave by Credit Union/
Norman Hall/hospital/buses for city/UF.
Laundry/AC/furniture/c-fans. $300 + half
until. Quiet/considerate F/M? Call 337-9746
3-22-10-4

Quiet Non Smoking
roommate wanted come May
$370 per month + uitl
Call local 352-376-4250.
or call cell 904-994-6764 3-22-10-4

2 F NS ROOMMATES NEEDED for summer
or fall @ University Terrace West, SW 20th
Ave. Fully furn, ea person has own pvt BR
+ pvt BA, no dep, 1 yr lease, $350/mo + 1/4
utils. Call Talia 352-427-8583 3-30-15-4

ROOMMATE WANTED
for a 2BR/2BA condo in nice & quiet NW
part of town. Call for more info 514-6213
3-24-10-4

Avail May 2 rooms in Ig house, 1 blk from
13th & University, $300 + split util, sec dep,
NS, no pets. Contact sor20@yahoo.com or
leave message at 352-870-7256 4-20-28-4-

4BR/4BA Univ Terr W Condo -Immed Occ
Room rental basis Perfect for sutednts
with or without roommates! $400/mo per
rm, utilities & broadband pd, bus to campus!
Call 239-537-5100 4-8-20-4


Summer sublease $315/mo or full yr
lease $385/mo 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2.5BA in
Kensington N on SW 20th. Huge walk-in
closet Great F rmmt in grad sch, 2 cats.
F only. Avail May 2nd. Kathryn 262-9588
3-24-10-4

Roommate for 3BR/2BA cut home near NE
historic district. Stable, older grad student or
porfessional woman. No drugs/alc. $300. incl
utils. 352-384-3793 3-28-10-4

Prof/grad to rent unfurnished MBR suite in
beautiful new 2Br/2BAtownhome Plantation
Oaks. CHA, W/D, $450/mo + 1/2 utilities. Call
Wanda 352-538-6505 ASAP 3-21-5-4

ROOMMATE WANTED
Tivoli Apartments. $338 + utils. Private BA,
no sec dep, pool, gym, tennis courts. 339-
1651 3-21-5-4

NS responsible grad student/professsional
for own room/bath in large quiet home. 8
blocks north of UF. No party hounds. $500/
mo includes all utilities, wireless, W/D, cable.
727-433-0229 3-21-5-4

1 room 4 rent in 4BR/2BA house @ 2
NW 29th St. 8 blocks to UF, private bath,
screened porches, carport, pets OK. No
lease or deposit $290 + utils. Call 352-283-.
4925 (Dave)

Female roommate. Unique studio apt in
beautiful restored 1900's house. 1 mile to
UF. Separarte entrance w/own kitchen, bath
& loft. $550/mo utils incl. No smoking/pets.
338-1612 3-22-5-4

1 Female, responsible, NS, student wanted
for 3BR/2BA house. A/C, W/D, pet friendly,
close to UF & SFCC, 1st & last mo rent.
$300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call Liz 352-339-5463
3-29-10-4

2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside.
W/D in apt, 32" TV, walk-in closets, pool,
gym, e-net $400/mo incl electric'& cable.
1 MONTH FREE W/LEASE 305-944-3600
4-20-26-4

Avail NOW Great location 1BR/1BA in 3BR/
3BA, Washer and dryer, high spd internet,
$308/mo + util. Females only, please call
Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Iv message. 4-
12-20-4

1/1 in 2/2.5 for rent $450 furnished 1/2 utils.
SW 69th Terr. Lots of new upgrades, back-
yard; avail now. Call Renee at 407-702-3899
3-29-10-4

2 Females looking for third M/F roommate
to share a 3/3 condo less than a mile from
campus. $275/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Erin
at 352-316-1063 3-23-5-4

F/NS grad student to share 3 bed/2.5 bath
condo w/1 female mature grad student.
Casablanca West complex, quiet, extra
storage. $412/m6 & 1/2 utl. Pets welcome.
Move in Aug 1 for 12 mo lease. Call Marisa
359-6161 3-28-8-4

Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2
house in NW G'ville. Fully furn, pets wel-
come, huge fenced yard, W/D, DW Available
immediately. Vicky at 386-848-5620 3-23-
5-4

N/S .ROOMMATE needed for fall and/or
summer for 3BR home near mall. Located in
quiet wooded area. $350/mo EVERYTHING
INCLUDED. Must love dogs. 352-262-9630
3-25-7-4

Share 2BR downtown apt. Newly remod-
eled. Close to Shands, UF & library. $350/
mo. Month to month or longer lease okay.
Pets okay. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-4

ATTENTION! F roommate needed for 1BR/
1BA in a condo. $400/mo utils incl. Must be
responsible, neat & clean. Avail Now Call
Mabgene @ 561-827-4970 3-23-5-4

Room in 3/2 house by lake & woods, Ig yard,
cent AC, W/D, nice kitchen, art room; seek-
ing cooperative, easygoing roommie $300/mo
+ shared bills, 1st, last, sec dep 384-1431
3-23-4-4

-STONERIDGE APARTMENTS 1 female
roommate needed for awesome 3BR/2.5Ba
townhouse. Rent $310 + 1/3 utils. Easygoing
- Call Leila 407-701-2869 3-24-5-4


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

NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE
looking to buy or lease houses in this area.
Any size, price or condition. 352-264-7347
or visit us at www.happygatorhomes.com4-
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 4-20-68-5

WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE
JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR?
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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
4-6-42-5

3BR/2.5BA condo. 1 floor living downtown
Gainesville. Approx 1850 sq ft. $304,900:
407-346-2322 Owner/Agent 3-24-15-5

* 2BR/2BA CONDO FOR SALE
Oakbrook 2 blocks from UF
SW 13th St and SW 16th Ave
All appliances, $129,900.
Call 904-910-4263 3-21-5-5

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management & residential sales information:
352-359-1678 or scotth@campusrealty.org.
3-24-10-5

1BR/1BA LOFT CONDO
ELEGANT BOHEMIAN STYLE. Interior fea-
tures a customized kitchen, bath & balcony,
convt to UF, Shands, VA & mall. Amp. pking..
$73,800 352-222-2942 4-20-28-5.

SUMMIT HOUSE CONDO 1BR/1BA, 1
block to Shands. Investment or move-in for
fall. $55,000. Call 371-9520 or 317-2642
3-18-5-5

Townhouse 3BR/2BA. Close to'UF.On bus
rt. Quiet location. Dish/W, W/D, tile kitchen,
living/dining area. Fenced backyard. Pool.
$140,000 352-284-6154 3-22-5-5

HOUSE 2245 NW 37th PI. 3BR/2BA 1900.
sq ft, 3 mi from UF, laundry rm, Ig Fla rm,
den, newA/C & siding,-extra parking ramp.

$172k 352-374-4177, cell 538-6603 3-29-
10-5


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OAK BROOK CONDO for sale
2Br/2BA 2 blocks from UF on SW 13th St.
& SW 16th Ave. New carpet & AC unit.
$128,000 includes all appliances. Call owner
407-774-1971 3-24-5-5


LAND & GROVE AUCTION! Lake Placid,
FL 11AM, Sat Mar 26 443.9+/- Total Acres
3 Tracts Offered in 16 Parcels; Preview:
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40AC w/creek near Peace River. 1/2 pasture;
1/2 pines. Street ends at preserve. Power,
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house, ready to go. $485,000(239)340-0501.
3-18-1-5


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Grand Opening .Land Sale! SO. FLORIDA
10+ ACRES Only $294,900. Huge savings
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Gorgeous mix of mature oaks, palms, &
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financing, little down. Call now. (866)352-
2249 x379. 3-18-1-5


LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Free boat
slip! High elevation beautifully wooded
parcel. Across from national forest on
35,000 acre recreational lake in TN. Paved
roads, u/g utils, central water, sewer, more.
Excellent financing. Call now (800)704-
3154; ext. 609. Sunset Bay, LLC. 3-18-1-5


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COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA. Phase I
sold out. Now offering new homesites in
Phase II at Shine Landing, a gated water-
front community. Be a proud owner in this
upscale community with boating access to
the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound and Atlantic
Ocean, plus clubhouse, fitness center, ten-
nis, swimming pool and .private marina.
Homesites as low as $29,900. Financing
available. Coastal Marketing & Development
Company, New Bern, NC (800)566-5263,
www.shinelanding.com. 3-18-1-5

NORTH CAROLINA LAKEFRONT ONLY
$39,900. Great All Sports lake to fish, boat,
swim or just relax. Call for details, MLC
(866)920-5263. 3-18-1-5

COASTAL GEORGIA- GATED COMMUNITY
Large wooded water access and marshfront
homesites. Ancient Live oaks, pool, tennis,
golf. Water access. From $64,900. Pre-con-
struction discounts, www.cooperspoint.com
(877)266-7376. 3-18-1-5.

SERENE MOUNTAIN GOLF HOMESITE
$208.03/MO. Upscale Golf Community
set amid Dye designed 18 hole course in
Carolina Mountains. Breathtaking views.
Near Asheville NC. A sanctioned Golf Digest
Teaching Facility! Call toll-free (866)334-
3253 ext 832 www.cherokeevalleysc.com
Price: $59,900, 10% down, balance financed
12 months at 4.24% fixed, one year balloon,
OAC. 3-18-1-5

Lake View Bargain! 2 Acres $19,900.
New waterfront community on one of larg-
est, cleanest, mountain lakes in America!
Hardwoods, views, common area w/
beach!Country road, water, utilities. Low
financing. Lakefront available. Call (800)564-
5092 x96. 3-18-1-5


SFurnishings

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


SFurnishings


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

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

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

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

BedsOFull mattress & boxspring sets
$49SQn sets $899Single sets $390King
sets $990From estate sale: Safe pine
bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a
Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6

King Size Waterbed, California Style, wave-
less mattress heater headboard siderails
seat, 6 drawer stand, very clean, $250 OBO
352-514-1800 frankiev@bellsouth.net 3-
18-9-6

DIAL-A-WASHER
Washer & Dryer 1 yr lease $300,
1 semester $160. Call 332-0602 or 318-
3721 4-5-20-6

Absolute Auction Sat, March 19, 10am NE
9th Ave, Gainesville. Thousands of pcs of
glassware plus furniture & primatives. Al-
Mack Auction Service Col.- Ken Mclntosh
35-495-2552 AB 405 AU 777 3-18-5-6

Mattress & box spring brand new in box with
plastic double beautiful pillow top paid 450
asking only 240 got accepted to san diego so
must move 870-1169 3-21-3-6

COMPACT KITCHEN UNIT
sink, refrigerator, 2 burners (91a electric) 26"
x 31" Never used. Asking $650 Parker 271-
6932 3-24-5-6


5j Computers .


jA+ rr puter Gee
W& MAk" 10U& Hoe c Is,
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


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*G'ville Computer Repair Inc*
Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204
NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20-
71-7

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential & commercial support,
networking websitete 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
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Computellnternet 352.219.2980
4-20-66-7

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


SElectronics

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

$10! TV'S, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES!
Police Seized! From $10! Info: 800-749-
8128 ext M974 4-20-31-8


FREE 4-ROOM DIRECT SYSTEM in-
cludes standard installation. 2 MONTHS
FREE 50+ Premium Channels. Access
to over 225 channels! Limited time offer.
S&H.Restrictions Apply. (866)500-4056.
3-18-1-8


Bicycles

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

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


For Sale 1


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

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

Absolute-Auction Sat, March 19, 10 am,
NE 9th Ave, Gainesille. Thousands of pcs
of glassware plus furniture & primatives.
Al-Mack Auction Service Col. Ken Mcintosh
352-495-2552 AB 405 AU 777 3-18-5-10

"College Survival Tips" e-books. Download
with credit card or e-check; or pay by check
and receive in e-mail. Only $8 at
www.realtimepublicatidns.com 3-23-9-10

Academic Robe, PhD, blk velvet panels, for
6ft tall or more, 5.100I LIF Hood, $15; Cap,
7,1/4, $10. All in perfect cond. 481-3987
3-22-5-10


METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct
From Manufacturer. 20 colors in stock with
all Accessories. Quick turn around! Delivery
Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. 3-18-
1-10

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! Looking
for a few exceptional people to make an
Above average income. Call (800)489-8930.
3-18-1-10

ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn
$800/day? 30 Machines, Free Candy All for
$9,995. (800)814-6323 BO2000033.. CALL
US: We will not be undersold! 2-18-1-10

$$$$$ Weekly Use eBay to get Paid. Get
$250 in FREE products to Start No Inventory
Required No Experience Required Call
OnlineSupplier (800)940-4948 Ext. 5314.
3-18-1-10

#1 CASH COW! .90 Vending Machine Hd.
You approve Loc's-$10,670 (800)836-3464
#B02428. 3-18-1-10

STEEL BUILDINGS EZ BUILD AISC
Certification Office/Warehouse, Shop/
Garage, Arena/Barn, Hangers. A plant near
you! Will beat any price or $205. (800)993-
4660,www.universalsteel.com. 3-18-1-10

SPA! Overstocked! New 7 person spa-
Loaded! Includes cover, delivery & war-
ranty. $2999, was $5999. (888)397-3529.
3-18-1-10

ST. PATTY'S RV SALE! March 17th-
20th. Nation's #1 Selling RV!s! Low
Sale Prices! Giant Recreation World
*Melbourne- (800)700-1021. *Orlando-
(800)654-8475.*Daytona- (800)893-2552.
www.grwrv.com. 3-18-1-10'


PIONEER BUILDING SALE! "Rock Bottom
Prices!" Beat Next Price Increase. Go direct/
save. 20x26. 25x30. 30x40. 30x44. 35x50.
40x60. 45x90. 50x100. 60x180.Others.
Pioneer (800)668-5422. 3-18-1-10

STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals Save
$$$. 40 x 60' to 100 x 200'. Example: 50
x 100 x 12' = $3.60/sq ft. (800)658-2885
www.rigidbuilding.com. 3-18-1-10

Steel Arch Buildings! Genuine SteelMaster@
Buildings, factory direct at HUGE Savings!
.20x24, 30x60, 35x50. Perfect Garage/
Workshop/Barn. Call (800)341-7007.www.S
teelMasterUSA.com. 3-18-1-10



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** 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 web-
site. 4-20-50-11

2001 HONDA 929rr ERION ED
4300 mi, micron exh, new rear tire, tinted
windscreen, everything else stock, $6800
or make offer. Call Chase 386-937-2621
3-22-10-11

2003 BUELL BLAST
500 cc 7960 mi, fun ride.
$2795. Call 352-256-8527 4-1-15-11


SCOOTER FOR SALE
49cc, Itralian design, top speed 50 mph, 3
mo old, $350 514-7773 3-29-10-11

'2003 HYOSUNG SENSE SCOOTER
blue 767 mi, garage kept, $850, Call Robyn
352-317-0648 3-23-5-11


** CASH PAID FOR MOTORCYCLES **
SCOOTERS, DIRT BIKES in ANY condition,
Running or Not, Titles orNot.
PROMPT PICK UP. Call ANYTIME
352-495-7769 Please leave message
5-24-25-11


**WANTED**
MOTORCYCLE WANTED 750cc cruiser or
larger. WILL TRADE LAPTOP PC + CASH
Joel 336-0075 3-30-10-11

Red RX-8 Scooter for Sale'- basically new,
bought just 6 months ago, got a car so I
have to sell it. Paid $1,400 you can have
it for $1,100 OBO. Call Lou @ 278-8338
3-24-5-11

New Euro 3D 49cc scooter
4 stroke Air-cooled electric
start/110 mpg. Available in
silver, yellow & pink $999
Call Archana at 609-468-8373 3-25-6-11





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

CARS -CARS Buy*Sell@Trade
Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars
3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com
CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150
4-20-71-12

**FAST CASH PAID**
For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES
Running or Not 1990 & up only
Call Ray 352-284-8619
4-20-71-12

OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000
SELECT MOTOR CAR
THE YELLOW BUILDING
2715 N MAIN 377-1616
www.selectmotorcar.us -4
4-20-71-12

Best Cars Lowest Prices
www.39thaveimports.com
4-20-71-1212

*HEADLINERS SAGGING?*
**Power windows don't work?**
On site available
Call Steve 338-5142.
4-20-71-12

SUN CITY AUTO SALES
Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash
.cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call
now 338-1999 4-20-63-12

SUN CITY AUTO SALES
We finance anyone! $2000 discount off fi-
nance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock.
Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12

SUN CITY AUTO SALES
All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day
warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Call
338-1999 4-20-63-12

'88 Honda Accord $699
'86 Buick LeSabre $799
'88 Toyota Corolla $899
'90 Acura Legend $999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12

S'90 Chevy Lumina Van $1499 0"
'93 Chevy Blazer $1499
'90 Ford F-150 $2499
'93 Chrysler New Yolker $1999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12

96 HONDA CIVIC
2door 5-spd, Vtech, 93K miles, cold AC, all
power. $4500. 262-3989 3-22 -10.12

$500! POLICE IMPOUNDS!


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Autos


1976 F250 4X4, 4 spd, 36" tires, FE, BBK,
Dana 44/60, blue, new starter, alternator,
exhaust & pwr steering pump. $3000 OBO.
Call 352-359-7716 3-22-10-12

1974 4WD K5 Blazer. 1 owner, new motor,
new tires, new brakes, 6" suspension lift,
35" super swampers, A/C, CD, convertible,
carpet, $4250 OBO Call 321-298-2457 3-
18-5-12

1999 GMC Sonoma pewter color, regular
cab / great truck, great gas mileage
Asking P000 OBO/NEG
Matt 386-212-7277 3-21-5-12

1999 TOYOTA 4Runner, excellent condition,
power everything, 98k miles, AC, cruise,
Michelin LTX.MS tires, dark green, must sell,
$9500 OBO, 352-284-4919 3-22-5-12

1986 VOLVO 740 GLE Sedan. Good condi-
tion, 175k mi, $1000. 392-3131, 373-0407
3-22-4-12


1990 DODGE SPIRIT
Gold, 4 dr, automatic, all power, A/C, 100k.
$2000 OBO 352-378-0329 3-23-5-12

HONDA CIVIC EX 2002 .2 dr, auto, gold,
sunrdof, 42k mi, Keyless entry. Excel cond.
$12,800 OBO. 352-214-1079. 386-462-
2907, ophang@hotmail.com 3-23-5-12

PERFECT CONDITION 90k miles Mitsubishi.
Eclipse '93. $4000 negotiable. Don't miss
this opportunity. Green, Sony CD player
radio. Call 352-328-5894 3-24-5-12


0 Wanted


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

On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady
needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @
Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St.
Augusti.e. Catholic Church. For more info
call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area.
3-31-92-13


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ity for injury or loss arising from contacts
made through advertising. We suggest that
any reader who responds to advertising use
caution and investigate the sincerity of the
advertiser before giving out personal infor-
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Possess excellent customer service -skills.
Duties include some procedural training with
a constantly changing student sales staff.
Modest salary, good benefits, and excellent
working environment. With resume, send
cover letter that must include salary require-
ments for you to be considered for an inter-
view. Send to Assistant General Manager,
The Independent Florida Alligator, POB
14257, Gainesville, FL, 32604. No phone
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conversion (version 2.0 to 2000), Visual
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Evening Newpaper Production
Applications are now being accepted for edi-
Storial production at the Independent Florida
Alligator. Applicants should be available two
to three nights a week between 6:00 pm and
1 am, Sunday through Thursday. Production
duties include layout and design. Experience
is preferred on software applications, Adobe
Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. A
one-year commitment is expected. Please
include references and availability on ap-
plication.

All previous applicants are encouraged to
reapply. Fill out application at the front desk
of the Alligator, 1105 W. University Ave.
between 9am and 4pm, M-F. Ask for the
production application. Equal Opportunity
Employer.

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

Animal Care Tech- looking for.hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will
train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start
at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024
between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4

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

Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start
work today! No sales, opinion research
only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market
Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call nowl 4-
20-71-14

Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/
Sales and IT needed for various positions.
Flexible schedules and-competitive pay. Join
our team! -Learn more at, www.gleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14

University of Florida
Survey Research Center
392-2908 ext. 105
$7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Nights + Weekends
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES
Must work summer breaks.
408 W. University Ave Suite #106
4-20-71-14

$$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$
For gently used brand name
Clothing/accessories & furniture
$Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appf
necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
20-71-14

HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS
FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378-
2442 or come in and fill out an application
@ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St
Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14

BARTENDING
$250 A DAY POTENTIAL
No experience necessary, training provided.
800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14

SECRET SHOPPERS
SNeeded for evaluations of
Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters
Flexible Hours, E-mail required
Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254
4-20-71-14

AUDITORS for local growing inventory
service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call
352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com
4-20-83-14

Mortgage lender has sales positions avail
for college students seeking prof work exp.
$8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs.
Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900
SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd flr above credit
union)4-20-70-14


*I Help Wanted

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


DOMINO'S PIZZA
World's largest pizza delivery company now
hiring
* Delivery Diivers
* Pizza makers
* Phone order takers

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


Attention Smokers!
Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to
participate in a study on decision making &
smoking. If interested come to the psychol-
ogy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297
4-20-63-14

DRIVERS NEEDED
gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between
$8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule.
Call Dave for info: 379-9600 3-25-45-14

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
3-25-45-14

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

Finance company needing office assistant
& collections associate. Young, progressive
company w/advancement & bonuses. 25
hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to
352-378-4156 5-19-63-14

SUMMER JOBS
S$2100
* Co-Ed Camp
* Seven Weeks
* Room and Board Included

GET PAID TO PLAY!
The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs
male and female Summer Camp Counselors
ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp
located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL
The camp runs June 6 July 23. Please
contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext.
250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-14

SECRETARY needed. Gatorfood.com is
looking for personable, responsible, enthu-
siastic, fun people. Customer service exp
helpful. For more info call David 379-3663
3-25-34-14

GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS
Earn $15-$125 and more per survey!
www.moneyforsurveys.com
3-25-40-14-

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

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

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

PROGRAMMER nilrn,.rp .
C++ and OOP experience required.
Installshield, Palm and PocketPC
knowledge desired.
email: jobs@usbmis.com 3-24-20-14


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MARKETING ASSISTANT Internship -
Gain experience in the medical
publishing field. Computer,
telephone and Internet research
skills req. email jobs@usbmis.com 3-24-
20-14

ENTRY LEVELTECH.SUPPORT
Strong verbal/written
communication, and computer
proficiency required. Flex sched. Will train.
$6-7/Hr Pt/Ft jobs@usbmis.com 3-24-20-14

EARN $60 THIS WEEK!
Donate Plasma & Save a Life
$$$$$$$$$$$$
Best part-time job you'll ever have.
NEW DONORS
Bring this Ad and Earn an
Extra $5 on Your 2nd Donation.
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352-378-9204
4-20-40-14

Web Programmer asp, asp.net, vb script,
c#, SQL knowledge. E-mail resume to
jobs@352media.com 4-20-43-14


-*DANCERS NEEDED*
Private dance co. Great for students. Great
pay, fast cash & flexible hours. Call to start
today! 378-3312 3-29-10-14

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP NEEDED
University Air Center is looking for an out-
going individual w/good organization skills.
No exp needed. Come see us at 4701 NE
40th Terr off Waldo Rd. PT positions" avail.
3-18-11-14

MONEY MOTIVATED?
Earn up to $117,500 in bonuses in 20051
Must have positive attitude and be success
driven. Call 1-877-656-3344 for appt. 3-31-
20-14

PT CLEANING SERVICE
Great for college students. Flexible hours.
Excellent pay. No exp nec. 378-8252 3-18-
10-14

ATTN: ART STUDENTS
Illustrator needed for children's book. Cute
nocturnal animals. Contact Samantha 352-
283-9696 3-18-10-14

MAUI TERIYAKI
Now hiring PT/FT COOKS & CASHIERS.
Apply in person. Tower Rd & 13th St loca-
tions. 3-18-10-14

NEED CASH?
Excellent starting pay. Work around classes.
Resume builder. Start immed. All ages 18+.
Cond Apply. Call now! 335-1422 3-21-10-14

*SUMMER WORK*
College Credit Possible $672/wk
888-362-2635 ext 251 for more info. 4-20-
32-14

PART TIME WORK
30 openings!
Great pay! Flex schedules. Sales/Svc, all
ages 18+. Conditions Apply 335-1422.
Earnparttime.com 3-21-10-14

HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between
2 & 4 Mon-Fri, Calico Jack's. 3501 SW 2nd
Ave, Creekside Mall. 3-22-10-14

SAT/ACT tutor to help develop on-line
study program. Contact 352-375-0772 Ext
122 or forward resume to hr@gleim.com
www.gleim.com 4-5-20-14

PT/FT LANDSCAPERS WANTED
Valid drivers license a must. 352-222-1904-
3-22-10-14

Software Tester
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers
seeks a Software Tester to execute test
cases, assist with or prepare test plans
and scripts, and other testing duties. Must
demonstrate a stong work ethic including
attendance and productivity above average.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in software
testing/programming and AA degree in
computer science required. Familiar with
PL/SQL and C/C++. Blood banking experi-
ence desired. Submit resume via email
to bsmasingil@lifesouth.org EOE/DFWP
3-22-10-14


Bright, enthusiastic, industrious workers
wanted for toy/gift store. FT/PT. Must be
able to work weekends, breaks and holidays.
Stop by for an application @ 1510 NW 13th
St. 3-28-14-14

WANTED: PT barn help in exchange for liv-
ing accommodations. Exp needed. Micanopy
area. Silber Ridge Stables 352-361-1454
3-22-10-14

Call center needs telephone agents for all
shifts 24 hours 1830 NE 2nd St. Apply in
person 3-12-4-14

Be a Nanny for a Loving family!
FT/PT/Occasional, Great Money
Experience Reccomended
mail to: lindsay@heavenly-helpers.com
(352) 332-1234/(866) 422-6550 4-20-30-14

Nurse/Medical assistant for busy
Dermatology office. Ideal position for health
related major. Full time position 32-36 hrs/
wk, Minimum 1 yr commitment. Experience
preferred but willing to train motivated per-
son. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to 352-
332-2966 3-23-10-14

GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park
Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers
for all positions. Cashiers (full day avilablity)
and line workers. (AM 8:30 1 & PM 12 6
shifts available) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great
work environments. Apply in person. 7404
NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No
phone calls please. 3-31-16-14

TUTORS NEEDED
Apply at www.tutortolearn.com
Top pay! 3-23-5-14

Nanny Wanted
for 2-3 mornings per week for toddler &
infant. Must be reliable, fun, energetic, &
avail summer C. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Please call Bridget 373-0372 3-24-10-14

$1380 weekly stuffing envelopes. FT/PT.
No experience necessary. For more info call
386-462-9301 3-25-10-14

FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30 5:30 M-F. 2
year 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. 3-25-10-14

Security Staff Needed Nowl
$6.00/hr now $6.75/hr'summer
Help residence halls be safe.
Info and applications available
at housing office near Beaty.
392-2161 x 10125 for more info.
3-25-9-14

CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS: May Sept.
Experience Preferred. Apply in person Tues
- Fri 2-4pm. Gainesville Country Club. 7300
SW 35th Way. 3-21-5-14

$GET PAID TO SHOP$
Mystery Shoppers needed immediately in
your local area, as seen on TV. Make $, flex-
ible hours, complete training. Internet access
required. Call 888-850-1024 3-18-4-14

SERVERS & HOSTS. Experienced &
friendly. Apply in person between 2 & 5
prm. NAPOLATANO'S 606 NW 75th St. 3-
28-5-14

TOP PAY GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT
Pizza Salad & Sandwich Artists needed.
Blue Highway Micanopy 352-466-0062
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Good Pay, Flexible Hours
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Microsoft Notwork Administrator
IIS and SQL2000 exper. Helpful
Will train the right person.
FAX 815-301-8667
Email: careers@bytheplanet.com 3-21-5-14


CAMP COUNSELORS Gain valuable
experience while having the summer of a
lifetime. Counselors, needed for Outdoor
Adventure, Arts, Aquatics & more in the
Pocono Mtns of Pennsylvania. Apply on line
@ www.pineforestcamp.com 4-20-26-14


SUMMER WORK
EARN $7500-$8500 (May 2 -Aug 19)
School Furniture Installers.
$9/Hr F/T45-55 hrs/wk.
Out of town travel M-F.
All travel expenses paid.
All training and equipment provided.
Call immediately to secure
a spot for this year!
Contact Jimmy at 373-7516 (DFWP)
3-29-10-14


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w/dates & contacts to: tendoug@atlantic.net.
Grad student (or similarly flexible schedule)
preferred. 3-18-3-14

SWEET JOB!! Thornebrook Chocolates is
hiring sales assts, PT/FT. Only responsible,
hard-working, people-friendly, people need
apply. No calls please. Apply in person @
2441 NW 43rd St. Suite 11B 3-22-5-14

NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER Live-in PT for
7 mo-old baby. Must have-transportation &
references. Call 386-462-7343 3-22-5-14

EBAY POWER SELLER
WANTED
8 hrs daily. $1000-$2000/mo. Resume to
behrus3000@hotmail.com. Need perfect
ebay selling experience. 514-7773 4-5-
15-14
PT, FLEXIBLE HOURS
Supervisor and warehouse staff. Please call
375-4683 x 6500 3-22-5-14

Needed imm, child care for church nursery,
18-23 hrs/wk, eves, summer position, may
become perm, responsible Christian, exp,
ref, background check req'd. 333-7700 x
142 3-23-5-14

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Contact: Jackson Industries,
4001 Newberry Rd, E4, Gvl or
info@jacksonllc.com 5-24-30-14

O2BKIDS searching fof dance team, gym-
nastic & pre-school teachers leads w/CDA,
as well as housekeepers for all locations. FT/
PT positions avail. Apply within. 4-6-15-14

Why travel to Tampa or
Orlando for a fjob when
great career opportunities
exist right around the
corner at

On Top of the World
SCommunites

OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
High-energy, multi-talented,
creative professional w/
copywriting exp & proven
results. Exp in writing press
releases, visual
communications, public
speaking & research
required. Community
development & solid media
contacts helpful. Computer
literate in all MS Office
programs. Send resume w/
samples of work.

ADVERTISING MANAGER
Full service in-house
agency. Strong computer
skills. Salary'.
commensurate w
experience.

BENEFITS
401K Medical Dental
Vision Life
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Ocala, FL 34481
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GENERAL HELP
We need 10 people to learn
our office, warehouse, and sales work
immediately! No exp needed.
Call Raven @ 352-379-2783
3-23-5-14

MAKE $500/day. Testimonials Online! Legal.
Guaranteed. No Face-to-Face Sales. No
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Lunch-time delivery drivers, busboys and
hostesses needed. Looking for reliable,
friendly and responsible'people. Call 222-
8293 3-21-3-14

PT OFFICE HELP. Good driving record,
experience w/Autocad, Excel, Word helpful.
$7.50/Hr to start. Call wells at 219-1183 or
email wells@ridgwaytruss.com or fax 352-
371-3316 3-23-5-14
Student Campus Rep Part Time
Book company seeks campus rep. Part time,
estimating 8 hours a week. We pay an hourly
wage, plus commissions. Must be bondable.
Email pssinc@web-ster.com with resume
and cover letter 3-21-2-14

BABYSITTERS & NANNIES NEEDED.
Set your own pay & schedule. Visit
www.4sitters.com 4-1-11-14

Computer Geek Wanted P/T or F/T
Mature individual with high IQ
Ability to problem solve a plus
Will train the right person.
email: careers@bytheplanet.com 3-24-5-14

49 PEOPLE NEEDED
to lose 5-15 Ibs. Dr recommended. 100%
guaranteed. Call Bonnie 209-524-9795 3-
24-5-14

OPUS CAFE COFFEE BAR
Work @ a fast-paced coffee bar near cam-
pus. Searching for dependable students
to work between 18-24 hrs/wk. Morning &
afternoon weekday shifts available. Call Tim
@ 352-332-4577 3-22-3-14
Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch
Hand-lettering, Pt a few hrs/wk. Close to UF.
Short resume $6.50/hr starts summer term.
Reply P 0 Box 286 Gainesville, FL 32602
3-31-10-14

Helper, yardwork, painting, cleaning. A few
hrs per week. Close to UF. Start summer
term. $6.00 per hr to start. Reply to P 0 Box
286, Gainesvile, FL 32602 3-25-6-14
Spend your summer making 2 difference in
the lives of underprivileged boys and girls
ages 10-15. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Camping Services is hiring full-time and
temporary staff for summer camp and mo-
bile day camp programs. Activities include
canoeing, arts & crafts, bikes, horseback rid-
ing, archery, team sports, high and low ropes
course, and skits. Employment dates May
21 August 5. Pre-camp training includes
First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, and NCI. We will
be at UF conducting interviews on March 8,
30 and April 11th. Call Mike Brannan at 352-
447-2259 for more information. EOE/DFWP
4-20-24-14
The Florida Book Store is currently hiring
temporary textbook staff. Apply in person
at 1614 W. University Avenue. Complete an
application, and ask for Mike. Applications
will be accepted between 11am to 5pm,
Monday through Friday. Please do not drop
off applications during the weekends or times
not specified. Equal Opportunity Empoloyer
3-25-6-14

Driver- COVENANT TRANSPORT. Excellent'
Pay & Benefits for Experienced Drivers,
O/O, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students.
Bonuses Paid Weekly. Equal Opportunity
Employer.(888)MORE PAY (888-667-3729).
3-18-1-14
Drivers- Owner Ops & Co. Drivers Needed
Now! Run SE Only or SE, Mid-Atl, MW
Regional, O/O's -No Forced Dispatch, Good
Pay plus Fuel (866)250-4292. 3-18-1-14
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PT/FT
no exp necessary $50 Cash hiring bonus
Guaranteed in writing (888)318-1638 ext 107
www.USMailingGroup.com. 3-18-1-14
POSTAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!
Federal, State, Local. $14.00-$48.00+hr.
No Experience necessary. Paid Training
and Full Benefits. Entry Levels. Call 7 day-
sfor information. (888)826-2513 ext. 111.
3-18-1-14


UP TO $4,000 WEEKLY!! Exciting Weekly
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DIVORCE$175-$275*COVERS children, etc
Only one sigRature required! *Excludes govi
fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.60C
(8am-7pm). Divorce Tech. Established 1977
3-18-1-14


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AAA STORAGE
Close To UF, Convenient
4x4x4 $20/mo
4x8x8 $35/mo
533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771
4-20-71-15

IMPORTAUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes,
Porsche, Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan
Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable
prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830
www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15

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 spacipu
30 acres ring-arena round pens expe
rienced help 12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627
Owner on premisis 35+ yrs exp. Lesson
avail. 4-20-71-15

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

TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE
Take Points Off Your Driver's License
And Dismiss Traffic Tickets
With Online Driver Improvement Course.
onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.com
4-20-71-15

Whipoorwill Farm: Stall and/or pastureboarc
10 min W of UF off Archer Rd. CBS Bar
12x12 stalls on 27 shaded acres. Lighte
arena, round pen, trails, tackroom. Owner o
premises. 376-8792 4-20-71-15

SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM
Quality Boarding 0 Lessons/English
Parties Alachua County's oldest & fine!
horse farm @ 466-4060 4-20-71-15

***YOGA*** -
Classes & Workshops
at Sanctuary
www.yogagainesville.com
352-336-5656 .
4-20-71-15

WRITING AID AND TYPING
I can help you to complete your paper. Lea
to write. Outline, Research, Gramm;
Coherency, Typing 374-7038 4-20Q,9-15

TERM PAPER HELP: Frustrated? Nee
Assistance? Help with research an
writing? TOLL FREE 1-888-345-829
www.customessay.com 4-8-60-15

FINANCE TUTOR
Individuals or small groups.
Experienced, excellent.
375-6641 Harold Nobles
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FREE WRITING TUTORING The UF GUNS! GUNS! GUNS!
reading and Writing Center, located in SW 1800 Gun Inventory
Broward Hall, provides free individual writ- Over 500 handguns in stock
ing help for all UF students. Drop-ins are Buy, Sell, Trade or Repair.
welcome. We are open M-F from 9-5 and our Reloading Supplies 466-3340
website is www.at.ufl.edu/r&w. 3-23-5-15 Harry Beckwith, Gun Dealer
8mi. South of G'ville on 441
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IS YOUR BUSINESS, CLUB OR
ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EVENT?
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL
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WALDO FARMER & FLEA MARKET
Every Sat & Sun Hwy 301
15 min from Gainesville 468-2255;
4-20-71-21

FIRST STRIKE PAINTBALL
Airball, Speedball, Forts on 27 acres
Call for the best group rates!
352-338-8408
4-20-71-21

ROCKYCREEK PAINTBALL
In Gainesville Better Prices
Better Fields Better Call 371-2092
4-20-71-21


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***EUROPE $429 RT***
Train & cruises also available
Gator Country Travel 373-1992


S. FL Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-18264
OFFICE USE ONLY Is Stress Ruining Your Life? Read 4-20-71-22
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(Circle One) SAME DAY SERVICE: transcription, typing,
1 Day........$5.50 apps. Desktop pub: brochures, newsletters,
2 Days......$9.50 flyers, ads, logos. Resume service 17 yrs
3 Days....$12.50 exp. 24 hr turnaround. New phone #Connie
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roommate...pets. Find or advertise your pets
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LOST: Green Jansport backpack stolen from
Carr Hall. Contains blue 3-ring binder with
notes. Call 813-716-7220 if found.
LARGE REWARD OFFERED FOR
RETURN. 3-22-5-25


FOUND: SILVER WATCH
@ stadium on 3/11. Call 376-3170 to iden-
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 1 ALLIGATOR, 21


Coach says players are 'starving' to win, though some still lack dedication


FOOT from page 24

Siler just wants as little resistance
as possible.-
"When there is' change, you
would think everybody would re-
sist, but he has the same goals as us,"


he said. "He wants to win and we
want to win. Why resist?"
Meyer said he was pleased over-
all with the Gators' intensity and at-
titude on the first day.
"I. wish we were a little further
ahead," Meyer said. "If this was our


third year in the same offense, it'd be you ain't going to see one for
bang, you're into the full offense." awhile," he said.
Meyer said it would take about But Meyer said that would
five practices to install the new of- change pretty soon.
fense. "You'll see the intensity re-
"All these people coming out ally pick up on Wednesdays and
here waiting to see a good offense, Saturdays because that's when


we have a winner and a loser,"
Meyer said. "Offense either wins or
loses and the defense either wins or
loses... I want to see who competes,
who finishes. There's been a* issue
about finishing around here, and I
want to see who's going to finish."


Peck:.USF capitalized on mistakes


WOMEN'S from page 24


six seconds left. Her pass to Tashia Morehead
crossed the half-court line, and the backcourt
violation sealed USF's win.
"It was a play to come down across half-
court and down; there would have been some
screens to get some three looks," Peck said of
the play. "But they were able to trap us by the
time we got to half-court."
Struggle as they did late, UF never let up.
Peck said she was proud of her players and
that they did everything asked of them.
One such player was junior forward
Brittany Davis, who was all over the court.
The player who seems to have taken over
most of'the responsibilities left by suspended
junior Bernice Mosby, Davis had eight points
and eight rebounds in a team-leading 34 min-


utes. No other player played more than 26.
Davis said that despite all the turbulence
of this season, this was a close-knit group that
now must adjust for next season.
"We just got to get back at it, be just as close
as we were this year," Davis said. "And just
be able to teach the incoming freshman how
close we need to be...and how we need to get
things done to get to the postseason."
Peck thanked her three seniors for "jump-
ing in with both feet" when she first became
coach three seasons ago. Gregory finished
with six points, Morehead had 11 and seven
boards, and Williams also had 11 points to
complete her best season at UE
* Peck said it although the team's plans for
the near future are not currently set, there is
one guarantee for Friday.
"The one, thing that, we will do for sure
tomorrow is work."


SHAF, from page 24


window of opportunity to capture his
first national championship is closing.
North Carolina's Roy Williams:
He has the-most talented team in the
tournament, he was brought in two
years ago strictly to win championships
and he still must fight the stigma as the
coach with the most tournament wins
without a championship.
Illinois' Bruce Weber: His team was
ranked No. 1 throughout most of the
year and is the No. 1 overall seed, he
flirted with an undefeated season and
he has no idea what his team will look
like at the start of next season.


And while I understand the argu-
ments for these great coaches, I say)
Donovan is facing the most pressure.
His team is also stacked with up-
per-class talent with the makeup, of
next year's squad in serious question.
Perhaps no one's coaching stock has
fallen more in the last five years (ok,
except maybe Dave Bliss). And another
early exit would certainly get Gator
Nation rumbling.
A run to the Final Four might.not be
what he needs to silence the critics, but
if Donovan doesn't reach the Sweet 16
he will continue to face questions about
what happened to the up-and-comer
the country fell in love with just five
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Gators begin conference play


* UF WILL HEAD TO OXFORD, MISS. FOR A
THREE-GAME SERIES AGAINST MISSISSIPPI.

By TIM CASEY
Alligator Writer
tcasey@alligator.org

After playing 19 games at home to begin the season, the
No. 6-ranked UF baseball team-will play in Oxford, Miss.
for tonight's Southeastern Conference opener. Part of the
Gators' contingent that will take the field this weekend
is pitcher Alan Home, who pitched for No. 14- ranked
Mississippi in the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
A torn ligament in his right elbow while throwing a
curve ball in 2003 dealt a curve to the former first-round
draft selection.
"I had it torn the weekend before conference play began
my sophomore year," Home said. "I just barely got a medi-
cal redshirt, since you can't play past the half-way point of
the season."
Home (1-1, 4.87 ERA) transferred to UF in January after
recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2003. He pitched at
Chipola Junior College and in the Cape Cod league in 2004
as part of his recovery.
"The rehab is long and strenuous," Home said. "The first
time I threw a curve ball since then, and my arm didn't pop,
I knew it was ok to pitch again."
Home was selected 27th overall by the Cleveland"
Indians in the 2001 draft. He turned down a $1.6 million
offer, opting to pitch at Mississippi and improve his posi-
tion in the draft.
Ten years prior to Home, 2004 World Series MVP Manny
Ramirez was also a first-round draft pick for Cleveland in
the 1991 draft.


Home was chosen by the Anaheim Angels in the 30th
round of the 2004 draft, but opted for a chance to showcase
his talent at UE Home chose UF after, pitching coach Ross
Jones watched him in the Cape Cod league, saying they
started on a good relationship.
While Jones was scouting the prized pitcher, Home was
doing research of his own.
Often plagued with injury, Home studied the pitch
counts of starting pitchers under Jones and head coach
Pat McMahon. When Home saw that UF's pitchers were
healthy and throwing complete games in the last month of
the season, he was sold.
"To be throwing well late in the year, I thought they must
be doing something right,'" Home said.
Home struggled in his first year out of high school, after
being drafted in the same class as current major leaguers
Mark Prior, Mark Teixiera, Dewon Brazelton, Joe Mauer,
Noah Lowry and Bobby Crosby
Home did not start until midway through his freshman
year due to another injury.
"My first start came against Florida my freshman year,"
Home said. "I didn't pitch much non-conference. I was hurt
the whole time I was there."
"I had a stress fracture in my lower back from the fall and
had to wear a back brace and sit out," Home said. "It wasn't
pretty that first start, they got me pretty good."
McMahon is excited for conference play to begin. The
question looming this weekend is how Home will.perform
against his former teammates. .
"That's a maturity level that each individual has to
handle," McMahon.said. "That in essence becomes a chal-
lenge for him, to stay within himself and pitch and not just
throw."
McMahon said Home has fit in well with his new team-
mates since joining the team in January.


By BRIAN STEELE
Alligator Writer

Unfortunately for the Gators, two
seconds don't add up to a first, at
least not yet.
In Thursday's opening day of the
2005 NCAA Championships, the UF
women's swim team finished with
two second place finishes and is cur-
rently in fifth place with 96 points.
The 400-yard medley relay team,
consisting of senior Maureen Farrell,
junior Vipa Bemhardt, sophomore
Candace Weiman and freshman
Caroline Burckle, set the pool record


in the preliminaries that morning
with a first place finish, the team
didn't hold that record for long as
Georgia broke it later in the day.
Coach Gregg
Troy still feels good
about the Gators'
chances, but
knows that second
place finishes will
not add up to UF
.-. winning its first
Troy .national champi-
onship in almost
25 years.
"We swam well, but I feel there are
a couple of spots where we could've


been better," Troy said. "Our medley
race was a close one. We let a few
points slip away. We have to be a
little bit better."
The 400-medley relay was not the
only close race of the night.. After
coming out in the conference meet,
freshmen Caroline Burckle wasn't
able to come out on top, but still
maintained an impressive compo-
sure for a freshman,, coming in sec-
ond in the 500 freestyle.
"Overall, it was a pretty good
swim," Burckle said. "I felt like I gave
it my all, but in my mind I still want-
ed to swim faster. It was a good race
and I was happy with how I did.


Softball hits


SEC schedule

By WILLIS JACOBSON
Alligator Writer

., The primary goal for the No. 16 UF softball team
(21-6) this weekend will be to jump out to a quick start
in Southeastern Conference play. Not coincidentally,
one. of the team's hottest players is an expert on the

As UF prepares to enter its SEC
schedule this weekend with a trio of
games against Arkansas (10-19, 0-6),
sophomore leadoff hitter Shelley
Stevens is in a groove of her own.
Leading the team with a .351 bat-
S ting average and second in steals,
= Stevens is confident that she and her
evensteammates are ready to make a run
in the conference.
"We're really emphasizing going in there and taking
three from them and not taking any mercy on them,"
Stevens said.
Although the Razorbacks are on an eight-game los-
ing streak, with six of those losses coming in SEC play,
and have given up a combined 36 runs in their last four
games, Coach Karen Johns says it won't be a cakewalk
for the Gators.
"They're obviously going to be pumped up to try
and win a game," Johns said, noting that the Razorbacks
have great team speed and power.
"They need to win to stay in the race to get to the
[conference] tournament, and we'll be playing at their
place, so we're going to have to match the emotional
level that they'll be at."
Having said that, Johns is confident that the
Razorbacks' penchant for giving up runs is something
that the Gators will capitalize on.
"Hopefully that'll be something that we can take
advantage of," she said.
Stevens is definitely excited about the chance to light
up the scoreboard.
"I think it'll be fun," Stevens said. "I can't wait to see
what [Lindsey] Cameron and the big kids come out and
do with us little kids getting on for them."
Winning SEC games will be especially imperative
for the team's seniors, who have yet to fulfill their goal'
of a championship.
"Coming in, you definitely want to win the-con-
ference championship," said senior captain Mandy
Schuerman. "And seeing as it's my last year and we
haven't done it yet, it's really important,"


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UF honors graduating gymnasts on Senior Night


By DAN TREAT
Alligator Writer
dtreat@alligator.org

A team that deflects individual
attention will step back and honor
four of its own Friday night.
The No. 6 Gators gymnastics
team will take on Pittsburgh and
Yale tonight at the O'Connell Center,
but most of the attention will be fo-


caused on four departing seniors.
Erinn Dooley, Orley Szmuch,
Kimberly Schatz and.Kristen Stucky
will be honored at the end of the.
meet.
"My family is in town, my old
coach is here, and it's nice to have
that support," Szmuch said. "That's
just going to be some added emo-
tional feelings, for sure."
Dooley, Szmuch and Stucky have
a combined total of 11 All-America


"My family is in town, my
old coach is here, and it's
nice to have that support."
Orley Szmuch
UF gymnast

honors, and Stucky is the only Gator
to ever score a 10 on the balance
beam.
.Stucky was planning on com-


ing back for her senior season, but
retired from gymnastics after under-
going an eighth knee surgery after
she tore her anterior cruciate liga-
ment at the Southeastern Conference
Championships in 2004.
The injury affliction has become
common among this group late
in their careers. Dooley has been
limited by a stress fracture in her
left foot her entire senior year, and
Szmuch re-injured her right ankle


in February after rehabbing for over
seven months in the off-seaskn.
Faehn is grateful for-the contri-
butions that these four have made to
her program.
' "It'll obviously be so difficult to
lose our seniors that have done so
much for the program for so many
years," Faehn said. "They've been
almost like mothers to the team, and
they each have different roles, but
it's going to be hard."


Tired golfer to play two rounds on first day of tourney


* BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S
TENNIS TEAMS PLAY THIS WEEKEND.

Win or lose, one UF team will escape March
Madness this weekend.
The UF men's golf team completes a stretch
of 108 holes over ten days on Sunday at the
Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational in Statesboro,
Ga.
The Gators took third in last week's
Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship
in Las Vegas, Nev., and returned home
Monday morning just a bit weary, junior Matt _
Every-said.
"I've been pretty tired,"Every said. "I know
the rest of the guys are too. Hopefully, we'll all
get to bed early, but I doubt it though."
Hitting the snooze could cost UF, ranked
No. 7 according to Golfweek, its third victory
of the spring.
A grueling start on Saturday with 36 holes
might deter the Gators from repeating as
champions in the event hosted by Georgia
Southern.
Nobody knows that better than Every, who
captured the Schenkel individual title in 2004,
rallying from six shots back on the final day.
"It kind of weeds out the bad players and
lets the good players rise to the top," said
Every of the two rounds in one day format.
Though Every continues to recover, Coach
Buddy Alexander believes all five of his golf-
ers will be ready to play tomorrow.
"[They] got a little jet lag coming back from


Vegas," Alexander said. "But these guys are
young, strong and sturdy and it'll be alright."
Another first-class field awaits the Gators
at the Schenkel, including No. 3-Georgia and
No. 8 Southern California.
"This field is awesome, but it's not quite
as good as Vegas," Alexander said. "But that
doesn't mean that we have a better chance
to win. There are enough good teams at the
Schenkel that you're going to have to play
well to win."
Coming off a stellar individual fifth place
in Las Vegas, Every expects another strong
performance over the next two days.
"I played -two good rounds in Vegas,
started putting it well," he said. "The field's
not going to be as strong as Vegas, so I like my
chances."
Redshirt senior Richard Treis feels the
same, even though his worst finish of the
spring, a tie for 25th, came at Las Vegas.
"I think we'll be fine by Saturday," Treis
said. "We've been going so long already this
season and as long as you keep going continu-
ously, you're fine. It's almost worse when you
take long breaks and suddenly you have to
start off with 36 holes."
If that's the case, then Treis may not want
to look ahead on the schedule. After a couple
weeks to catch up on shuteye, UF returns to
action April 4 with 36 holes at the Morris
Williams Intercollegiate.
NICK ZACCARDI


With a 4-0 Southeastern Conference record,
the No. 8 UF men's tennis team takes a break
from league play this weekend in hopes to im-
prove its overall record of 9-4 in back-to-back
matches against Conference USA teams.
Today at 2 p.m. UF hosts 33rd-ranked Texas
Christian, currently 5-5 overall.
Coach Andy Jackson said the focus of the
weekend is to maintain momentum while
improving and picking-up two more victo-
ries.
TCU narrowly missed out on a win against
fourth-ranked Duke on Wednesday, 4-3,
which shows the team's
capabilities.
"I don't think we need
easy-matches, where there
is a huge gap in the talent,
in order for us to get bet-
ter," Jackson said. "TCU
is going to be a good rnatch
Jackson for. us in that way; they're
I' "capable of beating anyone
in the top ten. We're expecting to be severely
tested, but the more matches we play like this,
the better we get:"
Following the match against the Homed
Frogs, the Gators will take on the South
Florida Bulls on Saturday afternoon.
"It's a little unusual for us to play back-
to-back days but in the NCAA, you play
back-to back matches," Jackson said. "We're
looking at this weekend as preparation for
understanding what is going happen in the


regionals."
While the Gators have not given the match
against the No. 72 Bulls too much thought
since they must first face the Homed Frogs,
Jackson said the that USF has been know to
push them. In the last four meetings with USF,
three have ended in 4-3 victories.
NATASHA WEINSTEIN


Last weekend went about as bad as it could
have for the UF women's tennis team.
The No. 2 Gators lost for the first time
this season, falling 4-3 to No. 5 Vanderbilt
last Friday, ending an impressive run for the
Gators. UF's last regular season loss was on
March 16, 2003. And to make it worse, the
Gators were defeated again on Sunday, fall-
ing to No. 6 Kentucky 5-2. The loss marked
the first time the Gators have lost consecu-
tive regular season matches since the 1985-86
season.
The dual-match play kicks off on Sunday
March 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ring Tennis
Pavilion against Thomqvist's alma mater,
UNC, and he wasn't shy to say he's excited to
take on his former school.
"I want to kick their butt," Thomqvist said.
"That's just the bottom line. Obviously it's my
alma mater and I coached there,but we need
a win.
"We're going to practice hard and go out
there and beat them as hard as we can."
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3ators show little resistance after regime change


UF STARTED ITS SPRING
PRACTICES ON THURSDAY.

By IAN FISHER
Alligator Staff Writer
ifisher@alligator.org

On Urban Meyer's first spring
practice with the UF football team,
iere were many noticeable differ-
ices from the Ron Zook era.
Fans were allowed to sit down
again after Zook
declared the prac-
tice field a "Work
Area" and made
them stand.
Under Zook,
all the players
wore jerseys
with the word
leyer "team" where
heir names should've been. But
linebacker Brandon Siler refused to
peculate on how different spring
practicee is than it was with Zook.
"I'm not going to compare the
wo, but we had a lot of intensity,"
aid Siler, who Meyer described as
is favorite player. "[Meyer] makes
lot of things competitive; you don't
ven realize you're working as hard
.s you are."
The individual names on jerseys
tave returned under Meyer, but


Siler said the team has really come
together during the off-season.
And it has shown, as there has
been very little resistance to the new
.coaching regime, according to play-
ers and Meyer. Meyer isn't surprised
that players have bought into his
system, despite encountering some
resistance at his previous schools.
"I think we have good, young
guys here," Meyer said. "I don't
think we have bad people. I also
think they want to win; they're starv-
ing. They're tired of hearing other
stuff. When you come to Florida,
you come to win SEC champion-
ships. The feeling I get is that they'll
do almost anything to get that done.
That's why they came here. If you
don't want to do that, you certainly
shouldn't come to this school."
But everything hasn't been per-
fect. Meyer said he's not sure about
some players' dedication.
"There's a few guys still I ques-
tion whether they want to win a
championship," Meyer said. "Those
kind of guys won't be here long."
Meyer wasn't joking, as he threat-
ened one unknown player on the
first day of practice.
"I don't even know who you are,"
Meyer yelled, "but if you run like
that again, you're off the team."

SEE FOOT, PAGE 21


MIvan iarrlo: / Alligartr tarrT
Linebacker Brandon Siler said he doesn't understand why anyone on the team would resist the coach-
ing change. Coach Urban Meyer said Siler is his favorite player.


Women's basketball finished


By MICHAEL MAURINO
Alligator Writer
mmaurino@alligator.org

TAMPA Turn out the lights. The party is
over. The UF women's basketball team was de-
feated by South Florida 61-56 in the first round of
the Women's National Invitational Tournament
Thursday night.
UF (14-15, 5-9 Southeastern Conference) had
chances late, but as the Gators have done in too
many games this season, they let a second-half lead
slip away.
Coach Carolyn Peck said this game was not like
others where UF played well for 35 of 40 minutes.
"Basketball is a game of who makes the fewest
mistakes," she said, and USF (21-10, 9-5 Conference
USA) happened to be the one who capitalized on
them.
"South Florida was able to get some shots to fall
in the second half, and we didn't," she said. "We
even created a lot of chaos defensively. All nine


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players in uniform busted their tail."
With less than nine minutes left in the second
half, the Gators seemed to have control with a 53-46
lead. But USF charged back, shooting 44 percent in
the second frame.
"Basketball is a game of who makes
the fewest mistakes."
Carolyn Peck
UF women's basketball coach

With the Bulls leading 56-54 inside of four min-
utes, UF's three seniors all stepped to the forefront.
Tamia Williams tied the game, 56-56, at the 3:35
mark. Then, with 21 seconds left and a two-point
deficit, Tishona Gregory's attempt at a tie was no
good.
After USF made one free throw onthe follow-
ing foul, Gregory was in trouble at half-court with
SEE WOMEN'S, PAGE 21


Donovan under pressure


s he finished cutting down
what was left of the net af-
ter he and his team claimed
the first Southeastern Confeience
tournament title in school his-
tory, I wonder what UF coach Billy
Donovan
was think-
ing.
Surely,
there were
flashbacks
to the 2000
Brian Shaffer national
Shaf At Home runner-up
bshaffer@alligator.org team and
how dose
he came to
the national championship.
On that night, Donovan had the
college basketball world eating out
of the palm of his hand. He was
young, good looking, charismatic
and the next hot coaching phe-
nomenon. But that was five years
ago. It may as well be another
lifetime ago.
Since then, UF has suffered
through a highly publicized stretch


of early-round exits. Second round,
first round, second round and first
round if you're scoring at home.
While the "expert" talking
heads vary slightly on how they
think UF will do in this tourna-
ment, the vast majority of them
expect another Gators disappoint-
ment. One went so far as to call
Billy's boys a joke. Ouch.
I hear your argument peak-
ing at the right time, one of the hot-
test teams in the tournament, took
down Kentucky twice in a week
- but the facts are the facts.
Typically, I subscribe to the idea
that history is just one damned
thing after another, but this is more
like a disturbing trend.
A lot of the talk going into this
tournament has swirled around
which coach is under the most
pressure. And here are the major
candidates:
Oklahoma State's Eddie Sutton:
He is almost 70 years old, his team
is loaded with senior talent and his

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BNCAA Men's Basketball: Ohio vs. UF
CBS, 12 p.m.
*NCAA Men's Basketball: Mississippi
State vs. Stanford
CBS, 9:30 p.m.


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By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
bapp@alligator.org
As his bubbly teammates bounced around
the Gators' locker room, David Lee just wanted
to go home.
Some sang, while others danced in celebra-
tion of UF's first-ever Southeastern Conference
championship.
Lee wanted to march to the Arch
'While still relishing in UF's conquest of
Atlanta Lee thought aboLit expanding the
Gatois' empire to die Ga tewa to the West.
"St. Loitu- would be trtmendo'u-," Lee said.
Treimendtous- not just because only four
teams s-unri\e the postsea-on to converge in
the clit for the national title. But tremendous
because, if he's focused and 'a little lucky, the
final destination of lus lons LF iourney couldbe
the \er\ city trom i. which he :icam'i to Gainesville
nearly\ tour 'ears ago.
Sound llke a mo\ ie crinpt
'.There coild be a plot there. Lee said with a
grin. standing in the corner of a Georgia Dome
locker room on Stmda\
Perhaps it goes something like this: during
his homeward quest, Lee flexes his senior lead-
ership to provide his Gators with the brain, the
heart and the courage to overcome four seasons
of NCAA Tourney disappointment.
If only it was as easy as clicking his Nikes
together three times and making a wish. I
Sixty-four other teams are also attempting a
three-week scramble to Lee's hometown, and
some have already been shown the door. Today,
at 12:26 p.m., the Gators will tip off their mission


Riding a seven-game winning streak, in-
cluding four consecutive wins against NCAA
Tournament teams and a SEC Tournament title
run, the Gators seem determined. As does Lee.
S"It's going to be even more of a sense of
urgency for me, because one loss and I'm done
now," Lee said. "So you better believe we're go-
ing to go down swinging if we are going to go
down."
It's that sense of urgency from the team's
lone senior that many of his teammates say is
spearheading UF's recent surge.
Lee has averaged 13.6 points and 12 re-
bounds per game during the Gators' largest
winning streak of the season, culminating iri
a career-tying 17-rebound performance in the
SEC title win against Kentucky
But, according to his mother, Susan, the his-
torical game wasn't even her son's favorite.
"I talked to David, and he said for the team,
the win oh Senior Day was even more excit-
ing because they weren't sure they could beat
Kentucky," said Susan, who hasn't missed a
single UF game this season. "They went into the
SEC Championship firmly believing they could
beat Kentucky."
After UF snapped an eight-game losing
streak to the Wildcats in Lee's final performance
at the O'Connell Center, the Gators picked up
a confidence that continued to reverberate
throughout the Georgia Dome locker room.
"We don't work all year to win semifinal
games," Lee said. "We've worked all year to
win clianipiolnup. "
For Lee, it was four years in the making.
"It hasn't been as easy or as well as I'd
hoped," Lee said of his career. "It's supposed to
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Following an admittedly disappointing junior season, UF's David Lee has returned to the
form that made him a highly decorated recruit in 2000.


own Udonis Haslem.
After coming off the bench for Haslem dur-
ing an All-SEC freshman season, Lee followed
up with a stellar sophomore year in which he
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Matt Bonner, Lee became UF's primary post
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UF draws


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team first

By ANDREW ABRAMSON
Alligator Staff Writer
aabramson@alligator.org

If you're looking for one of the most
miserable postseason resumes in NCAA
basketball, take a look at David Lee's
NCAA experience.
2002: Creighton's Terrell Taylor hits a
3-pointer with two tenths of a second left
in double overtime to shock the Gators in
the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
2003: After the NCAA committee
hands UF a gift-wrapped No. 2 seed in
Tampa, the Gators are blown out of the
second round by No. 10 Michigan State
68-46. Anthony Roberson finishes with 0
points. '
2004: A team called Manhattan crushes
one-time No. 1 UF in a disturbing 75-60
loss.
It's fair to say that Lee, UF's lone se-
nior, is ready and desperate for a
little postseason success.
"It's awful because March Madness is
the best postseason tournament in any
sport," Lee said. "To only be a part of it
for a short time, then have to sit there and
watch the team that beat you play, and
you're not able to be a part of it, it really
hurts."
UF and postseason failure have almost
become synonymous terms. It got so bad
in 2004 that nearly every expert predicted
a Manhattan victory.
But after two victories this season
against Kentucky and a SEC Tournament
championship, the national media and
fans alike are jumping on the Gator
bandwagon. And for once, it appears the
Gators have put it all together just at the
right time.
"I think it comes back to the chemistry
of this team," Lee said. "We've seen a lot






Tournament's opening weekend since its run,
to the national championship game in 2000,
maybe the Gators should be chanting, "There's
no place like the Sweet 16."


SNo. The road lhie ghll) -recruited St. Louis
standout would tread resembled less the super-
highway of Syracuse's Carmelo Anthony and
appeared to be more like country road of UF's


Lee was poised tor a breakout juror year.
But, as he described, it never materialized.
"Quite frankly, last year I thought I played
poorly," Lee said. "I say that very honestly."


Matt Marriott / Alligator Staff
St. Louis native David Lee has become the leader of the Gators vocally and physically and has his team poised to make a run at the
Final Four, also in St. Louis.


tamed tlashes ot tus 3 oLItirI -! -toot-2 guard-
playing days. Lee's bigger body caused him to
suffer from fatigue and recurring leg cramps.
He felt uncomfortable and disappointed in his
performance.
"I mean, basketball really is my life," Lee
said. "I love the game of basketball. I love play-
ing it. I really let myself down last year. I really
was not happy."
Lee averaged 13.3 points arid 6.8 re-
bounds per game during his junior season
but didn't meet the expectations of his crit-
ics, which Coach Billy Donovan said were
likely too high considering Lee's adjustment
to his new role.
"When you come in with a guy like David
and his reputation, there are a lot of expecta-
tions," Donovan said. "People wanted so much
out of David. It takes some time, maturing-wise,
to understand, accept and deliver on that role.
And I think David has delivered, this year, on
that role."
And, while he endured further criticism
about being inconsistent following a 4-point,
two-rebound performance at Florida State
.on Jan. 2, Lee became the Gators' backbone,
posting 10 double-doubles in the 19 games
since. He's also just one of two players that
averaged a double-double in SEC play.
"I think overall it's been a strange road, but
I'm liking the fact that my best year has been
this year," Lee said. "And I think my best ball
can come this postseason."
Apparently, he's not the only one. After a
season-long attention drought, the Gators seem
to be the hot postseason pick. ESPN's Digger
Phelps even picked UF to defeat North Carolina
to win the Syracuse region and beat Duke to
reach the NCAA finals.
"David thinks this team is very special,"
Susan said. "And it's exciting to know other
people have figured that out."
Now, if David could only figure but how to
get home.


sity and instead of heading south, we rose
above of all those problems and peaked at
the right time."
But will UF's sudden resurrection
equal postseason victories?
Not everyone is sold on the Gators.
Two of ESPN.com's seven experts
picked Ohio as the top upset team of the
first round.
Ohio, picked to finish last in the Mid-
American Conference before the season,
won eight of its final nine games and
shocked Buffalo by storming back from
a 19-point deficit to win the MAC cham-
pionship.
The Bobcats an athletic, fast-break-
ing teami led by freshman sensation Leon
\jilliiani are looking for a Cinderella-
like run at the Gators' expense.
"This time .of year, Ohio University
is probably very excited to be [in the
Tournament]," UF coach Billy Donovan
said. "I imagine they'll come out and play
loose and confident. They've got a lot of
pieces to their puzzle."
Don't expect to find an Ohio upset on
UF guard Matt Walsh's bracket.
Walsh said on his bracket which he
quickly pointed out was for entertain-
ment purposes only -- UF was crowned
national champions.
But Walsh hasn't forgotten the miseries
froin his first two seasons at UF and he is
Jetting UF's young players know exactly
what's at stake.
"We'll tell these guys we're playing for
the whole university, and we don't want
an embarrassment like last year," Walsh
said. "But it's not something we're going
to dwell on. We're a totally different team
this year than we were last year, and we
have a totally different identity."


From national title to Sweet 16, columnists differ on the Gators' 2005 postseason fate


Digger Phelps says Final Four. Andy Katz says first
round exit to Ohio.
Basically, nobody knows what to think of the
UF resurrection.
I think the Gators are for real and finally living up to
their potential.
Ohio will be a breeze no need for late minute heroics
and black flips here.
I'm picking a New Mexico upset
against Villanova and the Gators to
S squeak by New Mexico in a tight
.. game.
Then come the Tar Heels. I want
Andrew to pick the Gators, I really do. But
Abramson I'm going with North Carolina in
Drew's Control a i-point, quadruple-overtime, vic-
Saabramson@alligator.org tory.
If UF can get past the Tar Heels,
they have real Final Four potential.
My Final Four pick? Syracuse over North Carolina and
Illinois over Wake Forest.
Illinois ins a convincing championship, defeating
Syracuse in the Finals.


f you've kept track during the last few years (and
chances are you haven't, because you actually have
a life,) I have consistently picked the Gators to fail to
move on past the first town they play in at the NCAA
Tournament.
Whether it's a first or second round bow-out, the
result is the'same disappointment on the faces of
Gators fans everywhere.
But as you have seen these past
few weeks, the winds of change
are a-blowiri'.
So to keep up with the change,
M UF deserves anupgrade in this
prediction column. The differ-
Gregg Girvan ence this year is the Gators enter
Throwing Girv Balls the Tourney hot, confident and
ggirvan@alligator.org healthy.
Given the last few years of fall-
ing short, however, I'm not going
to go Digger Phelps on ya I expect an appearance in
the Sweet 16, not the Final Four.
Can they make it to St. Louis? Maybe they were a
No. 5 seed in 2000, a No. 4 seed this year.
That's why you have to watch to find out during the
most exciting elimination tournament in sports.


Ah, March. The best time of the year. Except for
the Gators the past few years.
Well, this year is different. There definitely
won't be a first-round exit. Andy Katz is crazy for tak-
ing Ohio. This team defeated Kentucky twice in eight
days; did he miss that?
Villanova may be a tough second-round.opponent.


lan Fisher
Extra lannings
ifisher@alligator.org


But no problem for the Gators.
Not this year.
The Gators will ride their
momentum into the third round
for a showdown with North
Carolina.
UF will once again be sweet
in the round of 16.
But let me repeat: North
Carolina.
While I do think the Tar Heels


are overrated, I also think they're a better team than
UF.
The Gators will be able to hang with Carolina for
most of the game but will lose by less than 10 points.
Maybe next year.


Don't touch Matt Walsh or you might fry. Tell
Peep he's not the SEC's best player, and he'll
drill a 3-ball in your eye. Try telling David
Lee he's soft and he'll dunk on you on one end, then
rebound your misses every one of them on the
other end.
The Gators are hot. Crazy hot. Sizzling hot. If you
think I'm on some bandwagon,
S tell that to my two colleagues
S who plugged their ears when
S I told them the Gators would
meet Kentucky in the SEC
Tournament final, then beat the
SLouis Wildcats. I told them this last
Anastasis Tuesday.
Louis in the Bullpen Now, in the NCAAs, it boilS
lanastasis@alligator.org down to this: can UF upset
North Carolina? And seeing
how Georgia.Tech nipped the Tar Heels while shoot-
ing just 37 percent, I'd have to say yes. Look for the
impossible to become possibly: Gators over Wake
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Breaking down the bracket


(1) North Carolina (27-4, 14-2 ACC): Analysts have
Dubbed the Tar Heels the most
talented Tournament team, if not the
best. Looking at their starting five, it
would be difficult to disagree. From
the beast that is Sean May to the
terrific Raymond Felton, the lineup
screams NBA. North Carolina
0 only has two concerns: is Rashad
McCants fully healthy and is chemistry a full-go? The
Gators will be watching closely.

(2) Connecticut (22-7, 13-3 Big East): Don't look now,
but the Huskies are back. Minus
college superstars Emeka Okafor
and Ben Gordon, UConn has won
seven consecutive games, save a
67-63 conference tourney loss to
Syracuse. Josh Boone and Charlie
Villanueva will kill you inside.
Rashad Anderson, Rudy Gay
and Co. will make you pay from the perimeter. The
Syracuse bracket favors a Jayhawks-Huskies Sweet 16
meeting. Don't bet against UConn.

(3) Kansas (23-6, 12-4 Big 12): One man stands between
Kansas and a possible Final' Four
-return: swingman Keith Langford.
Langford continues battling the flu
S and, more importantly, a bum left
ankle. With Langford, the Jayhawks
are rocking Georgia Tech, Kentucky,
Texas and Oklahoma State. Without
him, Kansas is chalking up wins
to Missouri and Oklahoma State. Keep a cautious
approach when penciling in this team on the bracket.

(4) Florida (23-7, 12-4 SEC): What do you do with the
< Gators? They haven't displayed one
weakness in the past two weeks.
From jaw-dropping- shooting to
suffocating defense to clutch play,
UF has done everything you'd
expect from a championship-caliber
team. The scary part is that Anthony
Roberson hasn't even had to do
much recently. The Gators appear like a lock for the
Sweet 16, but only 40 minutes against a North Carolina
or Kansas will tell how UF fares against the elite.

(5) Villanova (22-7, 11-5 Big East): Gator Nation is
already circling the 'Nova-UF
matchup on their Mar.. 20 calendar
slot. If that comes to fruition,
the Gators may want to analyze
Villanova's win log. The Wildcats,
defeated (rankings are dated to the
game) No. 23 West Virginia, No. 2
Kansas, No. 15 Pittsburgh and No.
3 Boston College. 'Nova won eight consecutive games
before stumbling to West Virginia in the Big East
tourney by 2 points. Villanova's 206 3-pointers rival
UF's 230. Don't assume the Wildcats are a pushover.

(6) Wisconsin (22-8, 11-5 Big Ten): The Badgers beat
every team they were supposed to
and barely lost to the teams that
were better. So you can expect a
thrashing of Northern Iowa in the
first round and a closely-contested
loss to Kansas in the round of 32.
Wisconsin is all about its two-
headed monster of forwards Alondo
Tuck6?'(14.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg) and Mike Wilkinson (14.3
ppg and 7.3 rpg). Look for sound Badgers basketball in
the Tournament.


(7) Charlotte (21-7, 12-4 C-USA): Ah, the Charlotte
Gators. Charlotte eerily mirrors
UF's 2004 and 2003 teams. The
49ers soared in the rankings earlier
in the season, defeating teams like
Cincinn.ti and Marquette, but have
since crumbled in three losses,
including one a i in -t South Florida.
Like previous UF teams, Charlotte
relies on 3-pointers (224' and can't plain\ defense (12th
in Conference USA). Ch.irlotte'- Big Three of Curtis
Withers, Eddie Basden and Brendan Plavich must be
reckoned with, however.

(8) Minnesota (21-10, 10-6 Big Ten): The Golden
Gophers have overachieved all
season. Now, with Iowa State on
the radar, Minnesota will have to do
more of the same. The Gophers won
five straight before losing to Illinois.
Still, Minnesota has lost to every
top-25 opponent it faced except
Wisconsin. Junior-college transfer
Vincent Grier does it all, averaging 18.1 points, 5.5
rebounds and 1.9 steals a game, but he'll need help.
Gophers-Cyclones will be one of the more competitive
first-round games.

(9) Iowa State (18-11, 9-7 Big 12): The Cyclones can
dance with the big boys. Iowa State
has tackled Oklahoma, Texas, Texas
Tech and Kansas 'this season. But
wait, there's more. The Cyclones
have also lost to Northern Iowa,
Colorado and Kansas State. If Iowa
State wants to arrive in Charlotte
as Mr. Hyde instead of Dr. Jekyll,
they'll have to rely on defense. Iowa State-Minnesota
could give you a bracket headache.

(10) North Carolina State (19-13, 7-9 ACC): Need a
No. 10 sleeper? North Carolina
SState is it. Despite a loss to Duke
in its previous game, the Wolfpack
qualifies as a hot team with recent
wins against Florida State and Wake
Forest. Familiar stud Julius Hodge
has plenty to do with the revival.
The 2003-04 ACC Player of the Year,
Hodge is averaging a balanced 17 points, 6.8 rebounds
and 4.6 assists per game this season.

(11) Northern Iowa (21-10, 11-7 MVC): To put it bluntly,
the Panthers are looking at a quick
/ flight back home after their Friday
Game against Wisconsin. Northern
Iowa has competed well against
several opponents, but its poor
strength of schedule and poorer
losses are more telling. Evansville,
Creighton (twice), Bradley and
Wichita State have all taken turns battering the
Panthers this season.

(12) New Mexico (26-6, 10-4 MWC): The Lobos have
perfected a Pacific state of mind en
route to the NCAA Tournament:
schedule bad teams and win nearly\
every game. New Mexico lost to Wake
Forest in its only game against a top-
10 opponent, but has defeated Utah,
a ranked team, twice. Keep your eyes.
on New Mexico stud Danny Granger,
who's averaging 19 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2
blocks per game.


(13) Ohio (21-10, 11-7 MAC): Ohio, as in not Ohio State.
It's Ohio, as in the laughingstock of the
state most years. But 2005 is different:
the Bobcats are rolling with their first
NCAA ticket in 11 years. Ohio excels
in an up-and-down, run-you-ragged,
boast-the-athleticism-type offense.
Sound familiar? The only thing more
exciting than Ohio's tempo is point
guard Jeremy Fears. The former gymnast occasionally does
cartwheels and backflips to his bench.

(14) Bucknell (22-9, 104 Patriot): Beware of the Bison if
you're competing for a job, that is. The
/ 1 school of 3,419 students averages an
SAT score of 1302. Don't be quick to give
Bucknell a failing grade on the court,
though. The Patriot League beasts
have beaten then-No. 7 Pittsburgh,
along with Holy Cross, a team that
just defeated Notre Dame on Tuesday.
Don't be surprised if Bucknell hangs with Kansas early.

(15) Central Florida (24-8, 13-7 A-Sun): Remember last
March? Orlando was about to declare a
/ 1 one-day holiday before Central Florida
lost to Pittsburgh in the first round
of the.Tourney. The Golden Knights'
faithful will have to delay the party
for one more year, as UCF doesn't pack
much of a punch in 2005. UCF has
lost to Gardner Webb, Georgia State,
Mercer, Belmont, Lipscomb... you get the point.

(16) Oakland (13-18, 7-9 Mid-Con): If there's one
heartwarming story in the NCAA
Tournament, it's the Oakland Golden
Grizzlies and not California ones
either. Oakland squares off with North
Carolina having lost 18 games and
winning 13. But, oh those wins. There's
a 3-pointer to edge Oral Roberts and
an win against Alabama A&M. Still, as
their coach admits, it'll take a miracle to beat the Tar Heels.












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VOLUME 98 ISSUE 118 the Independent florida Not officially associated with the University of Forda Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida We Inform. You Decide. FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 .NOT MUCH PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE SO FAR. By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer eyehle@alligator.org Four months and five meetings into negotiations, UF officials and a workers' union are not much closer to agreeing on salary increases than they were on day one. At this rate, approximately 1,000 UF workers won't see any salary changes for the current fiscal year until negotiations end. But their union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, are insisting on a 6 percent acrossthe-board raise and were not de-, terred Thursday by its estimated cost of $1.4 millionUF can afford the raise, said Marc Brody, the union's chief negotiator. The $356,000 TF has set Whela a sde for merit raises is "no money at all" for the university's budget, he said"Now, we know the amount that we're asking for," he said. "We believe they have the ability to pay." At a meeting Thursday, Michael Whelan, UF's attorney for negotiations, told the union that -the university would not consider anything but merit raises, since that's what UF offered the rest of the university. "I think it's important that people understand that 6 percent across-the-board is just way out in left field," Whelan said. "It's outrageous. We're not interested in that." And AFSCME negotiators said they wouldn't accept a merit raise as the only salary increase this year. Thus far, this deadlock has cost the university 100 working hours for UF staff involved in the negotiations, which does not include the cost of the university's chief negotiator. On Thursday, UF officials promised to pay for 60 more hours of the workers' time, or about two more meetings. After that, negotiations may have to occur after working hours or without worker compensation. As for the rest of the contract, five meetings have produced agreements on 11 of 26 articles. This contract is the first AFSCME and UF have negotiated together. Before 2003, the union had an agreement with the state for all 11 public universities. When the state government reorganized the governance of state universities in 2002, the Board of Trustees, UF's highest governing power, refused to continue AFSCME's contract. Since then, the union has been re-established, and negotiators are using the old contract as a template. During the previous reign of the union, electrician Sohi Moon said he received a raise every year. Since 2003, he said his pay has been frozen and the cost of his insurance has increased. The union is only asking for the status quo, he added. "We didn't change the rules of the game," he said. "They came and changed the entire game.", UF officials 'want to change more in the contract than AFSCME representatives do, in an effort to "start fresh." Whelan said his associates are simply doing "housekeeping" on the old contract. "We didn't just take a chainsaw to it," he said. "We took a scalpel." Fiddle me this Despite the rain Thursday, UF students Cori Matthews, Amber Northcutt and Larry Kirk dance to Irish melodies fiddled by friend Libby O'Neill in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. ver isues arise% Officials blame electronic mixup By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer jsirmonsealigator.org A UF faculty member went to the doctor's office for a routine check-up, only to discover she 'was uninsured, despite having proof of insurance. "All records show I have it," said the professor, who wished to remain anonymous because of her nontenured status. "It's appalling that people have lost health insurance and have no way of knowing until they go see a doctor." Like her, some UF faculty and other state employees may have temporarily lostor altered health insurance plans because of a January transfer of files to People First, an updated Human Resources software program, a Department of Managernent Services spokesman said. John Kuczwanski estimated that less than 3 percent of the 200,000 files, each representing a state employee, have been lost or altered. "As a percentage, it's relatively low; however, it's completely unacceptable when any people's insurance is being robbed," Kuczwanski said. "More still, 3 percent of 200,000 is a lot of people." To respond to the problems, the department has a team specifically trained to work on insurance coverage problems, and Convergys, which developed People First, has developed a team working to find any flaws in the system. The team has yet to find a problem in the system, despite having worked since New Years Day. The transfer was an "undertaking unlike any other done before in the public officU F es," referring Administration to its size. Kuczwanski said the transfer was desperately needed, however, because the old system, which was 20 years old, was not compatible with many new software programs. The new program cost the state between $60 and $95 million to impleSEE INSURANCE, PAGE 11 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" M The jury deliberated for five hours Thursday when a deputy sheriff handed Judge Mary Day Coker a slip of paper. "We will not come to a decision tonight!!" the note said. See story, pg. 4. FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIEDS 14 CROSSWORD 21 Partly SPORTS 24 cloudy 64/42 visit www.alligator.org N RTS will be using nine new buses on city streets and on the UF campus. The gleaming new vehicles were presented during RTS's 30"' anniversary celebration Thursday. See story, pg. 5. UF Staff union _1f o Tr fa ises

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 M ALLIGATOR, 3 City hopeful looks to create solutions for residents Editor's note: This is the final article in a series taking a closer look at candidates for the Gainesville City Commission District 3 seat. By BRIAN HAGEN Alligator Writer bhagen@aligator.org "Ask," Jack Donovan said. "You probably don't have a clue to what people need. So ask." The experts are the people in the community -in Gainesville, veterans groups, healthcare providers, women's organizations and churches know their community's needs, he said. If elected, Donovan said he plans to ask for more than information; he plans to ask comElections munity groups, 2005 "Can you lead us in solving this problem?" Donovan explained his view of students over coffee at Grandy's Restaurant, saying they're one of Gainesville's neglected resources. "I think our neighborhoods are somewhat afraid of students," he said. "We need to invite [students] in." The four years students spend in Gainesville are an opportunity to learn to live in a community and cherish it, Donovan said. "Students come with a high level of education, tremendous energ and talents to offer to our community," he said. "We have an opportunity and a responsibility to tap into that." Donovan proposed a series of invitations to students, recruiting them for volunteer committees that would pool their expertise with efforts to build Gainesville as an economic and cultural center. "Students come with a high level of education, tremendous energy and talents to offer to our community," he said. "We have an opportunity and a responsibility to tap into that." Jack Donovan Candidate for City Commision A student commissioner, as proposed by various other candidates, would be a good thing, Donovan said, building a more formal relationship between the city and the university. Donovan's experience in public service included going to Pacific Micronesia with the Peace Corps, Alachua's Community Coalition Against Poverty and Gainesville's Affiliated Congregations to Improve our Neighborhoods. Donovan served for 17 years as a minister for the Unitarian Universalist Association, a faith that welcomes members of all beliefs and affiliations to its services. "As Dwight Eisenhower said, 'I don't care what your faith is, so long as you have one,"' Donovan said. Donovan works as chaplain for Hospice of North Central Florida in Chiefland, visiting patients and their families throughout the area. While he canvassed Gainesville's west and southwest neighborhoods, District 3 voters told Donovan of their worries -absentee landlords neglecting their neighborhoods, traffic, the environmental impact of the proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities power plant and how to preserve the natural beauty of Gainesville all concern them, Donovan said. "It's a great way to find out the concerns of the community," he said of his door-to-door visits. "I'm committed to doing this every-year, not just election year." Donovan's favorite film is "Groundhog Day," the Bill Murray comedy in which a foul-tempered weatherman is forced to relive a single day again and again. "First of all, it's very funny," Donovan said, but more than that, "It's a great depiction of the spiritual journey through mindfulness. You can remedy your flaws through kindness, concern for others and love." Donovan's hobby is exercise, including kayaking, hiking, walking on the prairie and jogging with his dog. If fame knocked, Donovan said "I'd like to be famous for really enjoying being alive, taking the opportutity to make discoveries about life -the beauty of the earth, the human capacity for growth." enzros/ Amigator biaTT Jack Donovan, a hospice chaplain, is running for city commissioner for District 3, which represents much of the area west and southwest of UF's main campus. Nothing Happens Without a Sale Jeffrey G. Cox President, Linder Industrial Machinery Company Plant City, Florida Discover an exciting & profitable career Enhance your employment opportunities Improve your business & communication skills Meet with industry representatives 3-4p.m. Wednesday March 23 282 J.Wayne Reitz Union COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET The Harbert S. Cregory Lecture is presented by thc College of Engineering UNIVERSITY OF ~&'LORIDA FRIDAY $4 Bud Light Pitchers oo 0 $4 Jager Bombs join BG$so in 11,-"xIsi and inspiinq wmrshop R$we jijel ou rrcatlve tpistor by This a FREE et l tuo WTMrch172fJ Writer5s Work1. h Il i e, -' 1W Jf'A j.s 1OU P C"' nR.e WIA t 'mm r ( I' /~ Take a moment of peace for yourself, everyday. Friendly advice from the alliga t'6"r

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4, ALLIGATOR! FRIDAY, MARCH 18,,2005, Jury decision in third Hudson trial expected today E JURIES COULD NOT REACH A VERDICT IN THE FIRST TWO MURDER TRIALS. By ELIZABETH PRANN and MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writers mwinslow@alligator.org The jury deliberated for five hours Thursday afternoon before court was called back to order and a deputy sheriff handed Judge Mary Day Coker a slip of paper. "We will not come to a decision tonight!!" the note from the jury foreman said, requesting that they be allowed to reconvene Friday. Prosecutor Geoffrey Fleck pressed his palm to his forehead as a number of exasperated exhales resounded in the courtroom. Delays in the double murder trial of Willie James Hudson, 30, have almost become an expected standard. Twice, in December and February, a jury was unable to reach a -verdict as to Hudson's guilt in the July 2003 shootings of Gainesville residents John Adkins and Kevin Harris. Round t-ee began Tuesday, and both sides rested their cases by Thursday morning. Fleck contended the evidence proves Hudson shot both Adkins and Harris during a drug deal that took place in Hudson's car, presenting DNA evidence linking Hudson and both of the victims on a towel Hudson is alleged to have used after the shootings. "These are the facts that are," Fleck said. "They don't depend on inferences." However, defense attorney Stephen Bernstein refuted these arguments during his closing statements, saying the state's scenarios were speculative. "The burden of proof is on the state," he said, adding that there are conflicts in the evidence that suggest a different series of L ot, events unfolded the evening of July 2. He asked that if the motive of the murder was to steal the approximately $8,000 Harris allegedly had with him to conduct a drug transaction with Adkins, then why was Hudson' "penniless" following the shootings? He proposed that another man, Gainesville resident Anthony Anderson, 19, could have been the murderer with an opportune hideout at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center located off Waldo Road. Anderson, a Center employee, could have showered there after the shootings to remove any evidence of the crime, Bernstein alleged. "There are too many blanks," he said. The prosecution said Anderson gave Hudson a ride after being flagged down, but no DNA or fingerprints of Hudson's were recovered from Anderson's vehicle, according to expert testimony. Just after 5:30 p.m., the jury shuffled out of the courtroom and will reconvene today When questioned about whether Megan v. winslow / Alligator start Willie James Hudson, left, and his attorney, Stephen N. Bernstein, listen as Judge Mary Day Coker dismisses the jury for the evening Thursday. Jury deliberation is scheduled to continue through today. or not the state would continue to prosecute Hudson should another mistrial occur, Fleck's answer was quick and adamant. "We won't end," he said. "I will try this case until it ends. I will try it 100 times if I have to." But Bernstein said that a third hung jury might be as significant as a verdict. "I would seriously question the cost of funds to continue trying a case that has the weaknesses that this one has," he said. Outside, the rain had stopped, and a small cluster of Hudson's friends and family made their way across the parking lot. The jury is scheduled to return for yet another round of deliberations today. ONr hA opgUS Forum hits on pregnancy By CASSIDY MILLS Alligator Contributing Writer Women faced with an unplanned pregnancy, which involves one of the most difficult decisions they make, were the focus of the "Making Choices: How to Live Without Regret" symposium in Flint Hall on Thursday night. Students gathered to hear Women's Resource Center Director Dottie Rathel relate her own experience -she had to make just such a decision when she was a teenager. Speaking on the emotional and physical effects of having an abortion, Rathel addressed how that experience now helps her counsel young women facing the same scenario. Education is key to making any decision, Rathel said. "I was 15 years old and really thought I was mature enough to decide," she said, "but I wish that I had access to the type of information the center offers when I made that decision." The Women's Resource Center offers free pregnancy tests and counseling to local women, as well as educating them on all of their available options. Rathel became involved with the center after she was counseled there, she said. Part of the education includes fetal models that. represent life stages in the womb and business cards featuring pictures of infants. "A baby can be only 12 weeks old, but it's -still a human, just a different form," said Corrie DiSalvo, a first-year health science education major and volunteer at the center. Counselors at the center help women with the emotional and physical effects of an abortion, including nightmares and the possible resulting infertility. "Every decision we make on a dayto-day basis affects the rest of our lives," Rathel said. "Abortions have consequences.", The event was hosted by Pro-life Alliance as part of Women's History Month. The organization's president, Betsy Hansen, also attended. "Young college students see abortion as the only option, but they don't realize all of the resources available to them," said Hansen in an interview before the event. "We just want everyone to know that if they need help or-counseling before or after an abortion, we have counselors and referrals available." Alachua County has the highest rate of abortions to live births in the state, Rathel said. Pro-life Alliance member and health science education sophomore Kate Keeley said having a woman who has gone through the experience speak about it shows the realities of a difficult decision. "Through stories like these, we can understand how to reach women with similar histories," Keeley said. I( I % fIter up In *sv "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"

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FRIAY, MAkCH 182005ALLIGATO4, 5 AROUND GAINESVILLE RTS celebrates 30th with renovations, new buses By IVETTE MENDEZ Alligator Writer imendez@alligator.org Gainesville residents were treated to music, entertainment and refreshments to celebrate Regional Transit System's 30th anniversary of operation in front of City Hall on Thursday. RTS celebrated the milestone anniversary at the Downtown Community Plaza and unveiled one of its nine new, recently purchased buses, each costing $300,000, and allowed residents to tour the buses. The new buses include security cameras, bike rack sensors and automated announcements of bus stops. AttheeventStudentGovernment Parking and Transportation Cabinet Director Zachery Jacobson noted that 75 percent of RTS riders are UF students and faculty. Due to the RTS facility's accommodation restrictions, a series of renovations are underway to better maintain its current fleet. "Every year RTS buys at least eight buses," Jacobson said. "This year we had enough funds to buy new buses." RTS Transit Director. Jeffrey Logan briefly spoke at the celebration about the renovations, admitting that the addition of the new buses put a squeeze on RTS property capacity. "We really had to find a place for everyone to park," Logan said. The project's next phase will begin in May, during which the administrative and operations facility will be rebuilt. The final phase will expand bus maintenance facilities. Once completed, the number of buses being serviced at one time will increase substantially, Logan said. "We expect the plan to pass as early as Memorial Day, and construction will begin immediately after that," Logan said, adding that $14 million have been allocated to the project. UF contributes money that comes from the Transportation Access Fee, part of the $87.30 Activity & Service Fee UF undergraduate students taking 15 credits pay as part of their tuition every semester, to the bus routes, Jacobson said. The funds are being used to help the student body by adding a Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol van and putting more money into routes, Jacobson said. Andy Apicella / Alligator Staff The Gainesville Regional Transit System will soon use nine new buses presented as part of its.3Oh' anniversary celebration Thursday. RTS expects the renovations to Our first priority is helping the ter, Logan said, adding that once RTS improve service to the east side of underserved east side, especially is able to properly maintain its fleet, Gainesville. with the upcoming UF training cenother services can be expanded. ad 11 ONLINE RESEARCH. QUESTIA RESEARCH. Questia is the world's largest online library. With 50,000 books and 900,000 articles. Academic credibility and easy-to-use tools like auto bibliography creation. There's only one place to go for better research. And you can even wear your pajamas. Not just more sources. The right ones. u e rt Knowledge Refined www.questia.com

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6, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 Editorial Despite what you may believe from reading the Alligator over the past month or so, there actually has been more going on in the world than just the Student Government races. From the ups and downs of the popular trial-trio of Peterson, Blake & Jackson to the never-ending drama of the Terri Schiavo right-to-die case, headlines across the nation have been rife with crazy, non-electoral madness that has gone uncovered here. What really makes us wish we could drop our SG addiction cold-turkey, however, is that our ranting and raving over the antics of those silly politico-lites caused us to forget about cooking up a fresh batch of Darts & Laurels for that most important of recent news events: the 77th annual Academy Awards. Unfortuately, we can't roll back the clock a few weeks to a time when we weren't completely jaded by the fact that snoozefests "The Aviator" and "Million Dollar Baby" won just about every single Oscar. Instead, we're going to make up for it by bestowing our own particular brand of awards on the unsuspecting perpetrators of the news events of today. So prepare your acceptance speech, put on your most expensive clothes and grab a B-list-or-better date as we stroll down the red-carpet-lined path into this week's edition of. Darts & Laurels In the big surprise of our awards show, former baseball player Jose Canseco wasn't noninationed for his performance as a juiced-up-baseball-player-turned-stool-pigeon. His story did, however, inspire us to toss a Best-Egregious-Waste-ofGovernment-Resources DART to the House of Representatives for thinking that performance-enhancing drugs in sports is such a problem that it warrants the attention of a House Committee. Picking up a Best-Supporting-Moron nomination for this same event was committee chair Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (RVa.), who created an advisory panel that elicited the Washington Post to write the dumbest phrase that has ever graced its pages: "Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas, would serve as co-chairmen." In case you missed it, that is two still-active baseball players serving as co-chairmen of a panel that is advising the federal government. Because everyone loves it when the underdogs win -especially close to home -we bestow a Best-Triumphant-SportsMovie-Out-of-the-Five-Hundred-That-Seem-to-Come-OutEvery-Year LAUREL to the UT men's basketball team for defeating the Kentucky Wildcats twice in a row and winning the SEC Tournament for the first time in school history. If the team can ride their wave of momentum to a victory in the NCAA Tournament, "Hoosiers" will have nothing on us. For the fifth year in a row, we throw the coveted Best-Villainin-an-Educational-Film DART to Florida legislators for proposing bills that would bring them one step closer to their goal of making the State University System the worst in the United States. One of these, which thankfully was amended, would have cut off state funding to college students who already had taken more than 115 percent of the credit hours required to graduate. The other, which remains a real danger, would have made international students ineligible to receive state aid. Rounding out our awards coverage with an issue that has no relevance whatsoever to the SG elections at all-and, of course, is no reason for students to ask for more representation and access to shady, private meetings-we give a Best-Achievementin-the-Advancement-of-Fascist-Policy DART to the UT administration for announcing that they will require students to use only their GatorLink e-mail accounts for university business. The administration must be held accountable for denying students their unalienable right to lose their registration and financial messages whenever AOL's e-mail has a hissy fit. Now that our program and the Oscars are over, you're probably wondering what you're going to do to kill the time until this time rolls around. next year. Well, there's always the rnoff election next week. What's wrong with a few addictions now and then, anyway? Ilthe independent florida alligator 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 ords ( ahout one letter-sized page). They moot so typed, dooble-spaced and roost inolude the authoo'rosnae, "lassifcatio oand phone nu ber. Names wi be withheld it te writer uhows ioot cause. We reserve the right to edit tor length, gramrel, style and ibhel. Sees letter to ettersealtigator.oerg, brng them to 11n0 W. Uivrty Aae., or send them to P. nBo 14257, Gamesville, FL 32604-2257,Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editonal cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 376-4458. .Opinions ALLIGATOR www.a liigato r.o rg/o pin ions 1~t0 Guest column Stud ents take democracy for granted ith the swell of democracy that has surged in the world over the last few months, there's plenty of reason to celebrate. Starting with a young woman in Afghanistan, continuing through the inked fingers of brave Iraqis and now manifesting itself -in Lebanon and Palestine, the notion of democratic choice is much less an idea and much more a reality throughout the globe. Historians note "waves" of democracy that come from the American and French revolutions, the postWorld War II reconstruction and the end of the Cold War. There is no doubt that this exciting time will go down in the history books as the fourth wave, in which the oppressed in the Middle East had their first tastes of a freedom we in the United States take for granted. As students in Gainesville, however, we take our right to vote for granted perhaps more so than ever. Coverage of Student Government elections, fraught with speculation, accusations and all manner of other nonsense, often leaves students feeling as though they have no true allies up on the third floor of the Reitz Union -only resume builders. Vague election code statutes and little campaign finance regulation only have contributed to events that have worsened the perception that SG is a corrupt tool for corrupt students. Additionally, students often do not realize that the local officials they choose not to vote for dramatically impact many local taxes and regulations. I've been away from Gainesville on an internship this semester but, as someone who has worked with SG and local political -issues in the past, I've been reading the Alligator online to keep tabs on what is going on back in town. I can say two things without reservation: The Kristen student body is extremely fortuSoltis nate to have the field of SG and loSpeaking Out cal candidates to choose from that they do, and it will be an enormous shame if we can't muster even the same voter-turnout percentage as a nation where those going to vote risked life and limb to do so. Sure, you may not think SG or the City of Gainesville does a lot for you. Maybe you aren't even sure that any of the candidates running this time around will change that. But perhaps you are a member of a student organization, perhaps you ride an RTS bus to class in the mornings, perhaps you have gone to Gator Nights or taken a crowded Later Gator home after a 2 a.m. bar closing -and all of this has more than a little to do with your right to vote. While none of these examples are on the same level as establishing a representative government in a wartorn nation, if every student took the three minutes out of their day it requires to cast a vote, how much more accountable would our politicians be? Moreover, how much less influence would specialinterest groups have over policy, and how much more influence woiild the student body have as a whole? The prospects for a bright future are amazing, but only if each Gator takes a part in shaping it. Next week, there will be runoff elections for SG executives, and the end of March will bring a wave of local elections. On those voting days, skip the daily crossword puzzle and invest those free minutes into exercising your right to shape Gainesville's and UF's futures. It's nice to know the only danger you'll face is the threat of being attacked with campaign fliers. Kristen Soltis is a political science senior. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Do you have any interest at all in the local elections? Thursday's question: Were you suprised by the outcome of the election? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 26% YES 74% NO 76 TOTAL VOTES

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 7 citizens' situation no better on second anniversary O this day in 2003, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro ordered the arrest of more than 75 journalists, labor union organizers, civic leaders, librarians and human rights activists and held them as political prisoners. Although some have been released for medical reasons, they remain subject to rearrest at any time and other opposition leaders have been incarcerated as of late. Ranl Rivero Castafiedo, poet and journalist, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes of independent, free thought. His trial ended within a day of his arrest, and he is yet to hear parole. Atrocities like this only are part of a systematic clamping down on the basic rights guaranteed to every human by conscience and by law. Unfortunately, the international stance on Cuba has become complacency. One week ago, Congressman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) said, "I know I am not the only person in the room who is horrified to see Cuba as a member of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights." Last year, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights only managed to get a weak resolution passed by one vote at a time when Castro had committed his worst human rights abuses. Recently, some rays of light have crept into this sea of dark indifference. Activists such as Spanish PresidentJose Maria Aznar and Czech political leaders helped to put together "The Chris Prague Memorandum: Caraballo Final Declaration and Speaking Out Working Plan," with the goal "to help create the conditions so that the Cuban people can bring about democracy through a nonviolent transition." The Cuban people need our support in their fight for the freedom of speech and assembly, the right to live without fear, and the right to self-determination. We cannot give in. It is regretful that we can think of nothing but remorse on this "anniversary." Today serves as but another milepost in a 45-year road of adversity that has pursued a generation of Cuban dissidents -a tribute to sorrow, marking what the U.S. State Department calls "'the most despicable act of political repression in the Americas in a decade." In a time when apathy seems to have swept our younger generations, we must stand against torture, dictatorship and violence. We must stand for freedoms we hold so close to our hearts that we cannot fathom a life without them, especially one in a place just 90 miles away from where we live. It is time t6 remember and honor the patriot-prisoners jailed unjustly for standing up for democracy and human rights. Chris Caraballo is president of the CubanAmerican Student Association. GRADUATION 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 Run Date: Tues. April 5th the independent florida alligator C Adve rising 376-4482 ALTERNATOR & STARTERS BATTERIES 378-44Os3$5.00 off year Discount-js battery upens iomgnmm 7pm, 9:15pm Hippodrome Cinema 375-HIPP NEED EXTRA VACATION MONEY FREE DENTAL SCREENING Get Paid150 per procedure for patients who qualify & participate as a patient in the apoming dental licensing examination. TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 374-8131 IN BIG LOTS & ASHLEY'S FURNITURE SHOPPING CENTER. MUST BE 18YO NOT PREGNANT AND HAVEAT LEAST 20 NATURALTEETH TO PARTICIPATE DNO011217 2442 N. MAIN ST. MIN MAIN ST I N.W.23 N~Cjan Amneric at Phil-Nicks Eat a hearty Breakfast from as early as 6:30 am Lunch starts at 11 :00 an SPECIALTY SANDWICHES PHILLY STEAR e CHEESE CUBAN SANDWICHES NOT MiEALS DAILY BBQ RIBS BLACr BEANS AND RICE SOUP AND SALADS HOMEMADE DESSERTS Cater Your Activities tradition is in tfe Jaste." Located Downtown Gainesville 37 North Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 352-376-8269 Guest colurrn Cuban W" -0

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8, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 %1( (IV% "Copyrighted Materia Syndicated Conteiit Available from Commercial News Providers" ON CAMPUS Conference to bring students a spin on Latin culture By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer taulbee@ailigator.org UF will host 150 students from eight schools across the state during this weekend's 10th annual Florida Hispanic Latino Collegiate Forum. The leadership conference, created in 1995 by UF's Institute of Hispanic and Latino Cultures, will include workshops, a philanthropy project, award opportunities and a play. "It's definitely something that builds our (UF's) reputation in the areas of multicultural affairs," said Leticia Martinez, the institute's director. The event is the only state-wide leadership conference targeted to Hispanic and Latino students, she said. .Workshops throughout the weekend will help students find resources and collaborate with other leaders. Some of the workshops will be culturallybased, and a few will be held in Spanish. "There's a little bit of a Latin spin to it," she said. One of Saturday's keynote speakers, Karyn Nishimura-Sneath, has students take a hands-on approach by asking them to reflect on their personal abilities and values, Martinez said. The conference, which is sponsored by the Ford Motor Co. and National Council of La Raza, also will include a play, "Falsa Alarma." The performance will be at the Reitz Union during Gator Nights and will be open to the public. The play is the first at UF to be performed entirely in Spanish, though subtitles will be broadcast on a screen, Martinez said. Garland ~ 0 0 M N U Brand new spacious C 0 N D 0 M I N I U M r a e n r o u t 2bdrml2.5bath townhomes for sale in a relaxed pool community. Starting at $146,900 only 9 units left! Call now! 900 block of NW 21st Avenue Maria "Birdie" Murane, Realtor, 352-222-8888 Venture Realty of North Florida, Inc. or 352-331-1111 (office) A prosam presented by the sUe union m n f me atthe REITZ UNION 1*4 40:3 2 P A &A Photo Bookmarkers, llipn-2am, Message In a Bottle, Slpm-20l, 2nd flour Frest Floor -TRlIP Night Hike, Ground Floor, 9pm ThatSltrike Force, (t8 toe UF, 825 for non US) ogeand Brew, 1tpm MidnIght Breakast, Fand Court, 2am--3-am lANA Residence Hall Week Diversity Danee Showcase, Amphtheatree Hispan c Latino Collegiate Forum Play, Rlon Ballroom, time TBA F1110181for 1W students krtnonufl.edugettomghts ktonrWlnY cpdatase with lBid Gaktior 1 111 0~ ,~o~lnW5e'tt a FRE Shakers -FREE Noise Makers -FREE Chips & Salsa The Orange & Brew is located on the Ground Floor at the Reitz Union Happy Birthdaya2 Whitney L. We love you and we love The Independent Florida Alligator!! All our best wishes, Mom and Dad Semni-fopmal Csino Night CIAb EXTRAVAGANZA rc* l M f o Martinez

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 9 ADMINISTRATION UF officials look into tuition hike By STEPHANIE GARRY Alligator Staff Writer smgarry@aIligator.org The head of UF's top governing board presented a "road map" to the Faculty Senate on Thursday of how the university will prioritize if fundraising and tuition hikes bring a revenue windfall. UF administrators have a lengthy wish list to make the university a Top 10 public research institution, including increased faculty salary and benefits, more student financial aid and smaller classes, but little hope of squeezing more money out of the Legislature, said Manny Fernandez, chairman emeritus of the UF Board of Trustees. "At the end of the day, it's going to take a lot of money," Fernandez said. "The money has to come from devolution," which would give UF the ability to raise tuition. In past years the Legislature has capped the amount universities can increase tuition. UF would have to increase tuition revenue by $220 million to catch up to peer institutions. If it could raise tuition that much, the university probably would dedicate the most money -approximately $100 million -to faculty, by improving salary and benefits and hiring additional members, Fernandez said. The board has identified faculty resources as the area where UF suffers the most in national rankings, such as the U.S. News and World Report. One senator questioned how students would react to increased tuition, and Fernandez recognized that it "will Fernandez always be an issue of contention." But statistics show graduates of high-ranked institutions earn more than other college graduates, so students should view higher tuition as an investment that will reap better returns, the chairman said. Though UF usually fares better than its peers across the country in state legislative appropriations, state funding alone probably won't cut it for UF's lofty goals, the chairman said. "It isn't going to be as much money as we need," Fernandez said. The Legislature is'now in session and UF President Bernie Machen, who attended the meeting, said he's been to Tallahassee two days this week. "It's too soon to be either optimistic or pessimistic" about how UF will fare in appropriations this year, Machen said. Fernandez expects the Legislature to begin granting local tuition control in the next month or so, but it won't be a complete hand-off, he said. Two major obstacles stand in the way of the Legislature loosening its stranglehold on tuition levels -the Bright Futures Scholarship Program and the Florida Prepaid Tuition Program. Both are "cornerstones" of Florida government, but both are increasingly hard to fund, Fernandez said. Lawmakers are loathe to touch the popular programs, and Student Government lobbyists are working to protect such programs and limit UF's ability to control its tuition. FLORIDA TENNIS RING TENNIS COMPLEX orBc ran At WOMEN'S TENNIS FLORIDA VS. North Carolina Sunday, March 20th @1PM ADMISSION IS FREE! MEN's TENNIS FLORIDA vsTCU Friday, March 18th Int C ct2 PM First 250 fans will receive a free waterbottle courtesy of Gatorade! FLORIDA vs USF riaeyrMarcayh 19th @ 1 PM 'Jeifer ae First 250 fans will receive a free visor courtesy of GRU! KTK/Gainesville Sun Gator Kids Club Day! Service line for kids, 12 and under. Post-match autograph session, All promotions subject to change without pror notice 1718 W. Univ. Ave 00 378-7033 FRI: Beat the Clock Free Food 7pm -9pm a Live Music/DJ SAT: Free Beer & Karaoke I OUR 5Y THORNTO WitDE -A Reality Show for All Times Tickets:$1.4 -$27.,Call 375-4477 or buy online: Students: $5 and up, YWWw~tehipp.org BRASINGTON SAAB PROUDLY PRESENTS GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS 25% OFF any one GNC Product Cannot be combined. Need couron 3914 SW Archer Rd only available at Butler Plaza Icatine Daily Specials 377-6020 Exp 5/9/05 Vegetarian Men and Women Needed 'ra UFNutrition Study If y c are: vegetarian (mecludin vegan) male or female 18-49 r old healthy, non-smoking non-pregnant or nursing nottaking prescription medication(ora lcontraceptives are ok) If you are willing to: provide m eal hisocry icforeateen complete a dietary queetionnaire have blood drawn once (following an overnight fast) Then you are eligible to participate in this study You will be paid $50 for completing the study Please call 392-1991 extension 273 for more information. th93s port Sedan A European Sports car now available here in Gainesville with standard luxury appointments such as: leather interior, CD player, power windows, power door locks, keyless entry, cruise control, tilt telescopic steering wheel, air conditioning, traction control, anti lock brakes, front airbags, side airbags and side air curtains, alloy wheels, double best pick for frontal & side impact tests. Highest rating from the IIHS. ,
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10, ALLIGATOR M FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 AR N D GAeIIjLjL 'E Soearching-for truth UF GRAD MATTHEW BROWNSTEIN PRACTICES HYPNOTHERAPY IN TOWN. By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@alligator.org The exterior of Matthew Brownstein's office suite is unassuming. Nestled among travel agencies and doctors' clinics, its cookie-cutter front is easily overlooked by the casual passersby failing to read the letters on the glass: "Matthew Brownstein, Certified Hypnotherapist." Using a variety of techniques, from simple meditation to programming methods that study the way a person thinks, Brownstein, 32, has been helping area residents understand and eliminate their physical and emotional problems for more than seven years. To make his teachings more accessible to clients, the UF alumnus plans to expand his business by opening Anahat Meditation Center in July. "I'm really not in this just to help people relieve symptoms or to get over certain limitations," B r a w ni s t e i n Brownstein said. "I feel that I am really here to help others actualize their full potential and to remove the underlying causes of their current problems." Within his private practice, Brownstein teaches his clients that physical ailments such as ulcers and sinus infections are psychosomatic and can be cured by examining the belief system behind them. "If you come in, and let's say you're overeating .one emotion might be that you're feeling lonely or sad, and then I might say, 'Okay, that's the emotion -now what's the belief causing that?' and you state, 'Well, I feel unlovable and alone,"' Brownstein said. "That belief, that you're unlovable and alone, is the cause of the problem." Brownstein said he experienced his first glimpse of enlighteruent on Jan. 13, 1992. The selfproclaimed former agnostic was laying on his bed in his parents' South Florida home when he experienced what he now refers to as a "spiritual awakening." "Really, the best word for it was an 'invasion,' without ever asking to experience something bigger than my own ego and my own confidence as a human being," lie said. At the time of Brownstein's awakening, he was a student at Broward Community College. He later transferred to UF to study world religion and specialize in Eastern mysticism. "My major in college was really 'How do I get others to that state of profound peace, oneness, love and wisdom and health?"' Brownstein said. After graduating from UF, Brownstein dabbled in acupuncture school. But still he desired to learn more about helping others end their suffering through enlightenment. At age 23, Brownstein went to live in New York's Zen Mountain Monastery. After waking each day at around 4 a.m., Brownstein typically would meditate within a group for about two hours before performing chants and studying scriptures. "Monasteries are definitely not for the faint-hearted," Brownstein said, smiling. "You have to really want to be there; it's not a vacation." Although Brownstein admits many people might view the monastic lifestyle as grueling, he said his daily routine there was comfortable and natural, as if he had experienced something similar to it before -just not in this lifetime. Brownstein, who believes in reincarnation, said he has been able to view approximately 10 of his past lives through "past-life ,regression," a method utilized within a hypnotic state. During one of his past lives, he lived as a Jewish rabbi in a monastic temple setting near the desert, he said. "In that lifetime, I was really upset with God and human suffering, ard I've definitely seen how that's played out in this lifetime into something that I've worked through," he said. Brownstein's spiritual journey took him from New York to Massachusetts, where he started his first holistic teaching center, to New Mexico, where he attended hypnotherapy school, and then back to Florida. Thirteen years after he first set out to discover his place in the world and help others reach their own form of self-actualization, Brownstein said he has found his calling. Hypnotherapy, and the teachings and practices that accompany it, have managed to shine a light on what he once regarded as unattainable: practical ways to make people happy and free. "I don't work to just change negative thinking to positive thinking," he said. 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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 ALLIGATOR, 11 Greeks weather rain to donate 500 units of blood N A SPRING BREAK CRUISE TO nity and sorority houses throughout the donated to barely surpass 500 units. HON AS FT SOM KS T weeklong drive, collecting donations from Nearly 900 UF Greeks went on a spring By KYLIE CRAIG Alligator Writer kcraig@alligator.org The 26th annual Greek Blood Drive proved successful this year, despite a few bumps in the road. The, drive ended Tuesday, collecting enough blood donations to impact 1,500 lives, said Michelle Simmons, donor consultant for LifeSouth. "I think we had some obstacles, but the overall enthusiasm is really there for this event," Simmons said. LifeSouth buses visited different fraterorganization members as well as members break cruise to Honduras, which kept of the Gainesville community. them from being able to donate, she said. The Greek organizations involved com"The area they went was malarial," she peted to see which house could collect the said. "A lot of them were deterred. I can't most donations. Greek Kappa Kappa Gamma Gre Sorority and Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity won the respective competitions, taking home the famous Blood Bucket Trophy. "It's a competition, but it's more than even tell you how many got on the bus and tried to donate." Greeks for Life, Tuesday's event signaling the end of the blood drive, was expected to increase the number of donations before being rained out after less than an hour. that," Simmons said. "I think it's fantasInterfraternity Council Administrative tic." Vice President Jeremy Martin said the rain Simmons, who expected to collect 700 didn't keep the blood drive as a whole units of blood by the end of the week, said from being a success. rain and a recent cruise caused the number "It was a success because we were able to get a group of 1,500 people together and get them to give blood," said Martin, who worked with Simmons to plan the drive. Simmons agreed, adding it became a success once one person got on the bus to donate blood. IFC President John Dicks gave blood for the first time at Tuesday's event. "I've never slept better in my whole life," Dicks said. "Part of it was giving blood and part of it was saving a life." Next fall, UF Greeks will unite for a blood drive in competition with FSU students, rather than each other. "It will be nice to beat them in something that has more purpose than just a football game," Martin said. AROUND GAINESVILLE marathon conflicts with city By DAVID COHEN Alligator Writer dcohen@aligator.org Gainesville is about to see the first marathon on its streets in approximately 20 years, but which of two warring events will finish first is still open to debate. Richard Brodsky, an HIVpositive, brain cancer-surviving, marathon-running father of two UF students, has tried to bring the World AIDS Marathon to the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail for the past year. He plans to donate 80 percent of the proceeds to the UF College of Medicine to go toward finding a cure for the disease, which Brodsky has battled for the-last eight years. "It is my hope that someday Gatorade will be remembered as the second greatest product to come out of U of F, the cure for AIDS being No. 1," Brodsky said. However, the city of Gainesville has been planning its own Five Points of Life Marathon for February 2006. Brodsky was asked to merge his event with the city's, but he denied the proposition. He wants lis race to take place near World AIDS Day, December 1. "We've been planning [Five Points of Life] for two years, and we're not sure our event will come off the way we really want it to happen," said Jack Hughes, executive director of the -Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee. "We're a small community. We're concorned (that) two events in that same period of time would be difficult to support." "We might be more inter-. ested were there a wider separation by dates," Hughes added. "Mr. Brodsky has not chosen to follow our advice. We wish him well, but we need to work on the event we have been working.on for two years." "It is my hope that someday Gatorade will be remembered as the second greatest product to come out of U of F, the cure for AIDS being No. 1." Richard Brodsky AIDS advocate Brodsky is not happy. "This man has been a nuisance from day one," he said of Hughes."I have been telling UF about this marathon since fast summer. They were really excited about it. Then all of a sudden [the Gainesville Sports Organizing Committee] wanted me to get involved with this other marathon. They are just giving me a hard time. This man does not want the marathon to happen." Hughes insists that if the city could support Brodsky, it would. "We want to help anybody bring something to town as long as it doesn't conflict with other activities," he said. The man who has survived being HIV-positive and a brain tumor refuses to give up: "I'm going to make this thing happen," Brodsky said. Tom Stevens, president of the citizen support organization Friends of the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail (Froghat), said Brodsky might be able to have the marathon without the city's approval, but forms need to be filed with the Florida Park Service. "I think he can do it without the approval of the city because most of the trail is not the city," Stevens said. "It's not necessary for hin to use the whole trail." Froghat believes the Hawthorne traithead would be the easiest starting point. Brodsky said he wants to bring the World AIDS Marathon to Gainesville because he has been impressed by UF's breakthroughs in AIDS research, particularly those of Dr. Janet Yamamoto, a professor of pathobiology at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine. In July 2002, Yamamoto introduced a vaccine for the feline version of AIDS, which is very similar in composition to the human form of the virus. Last year, Brodsky held the World AIDS Marathon in Kenya. He has appeared as a guest on national TV shows with Montel Williams, Howard Stern and Dick Clark. "He's looking mortality in the face and he wants to do something before he dies," Stevens said of Brodsky. "He's sort of the inspiration, but he needs to do some of the perspiration, too." State works to correct problems within new employee insurance system INSURANCE from page 1 ment. The department anticipated there would be some problems and is now working to fix individual problems affecting approximately 6,000 state employees. Kuczwanski said most problems can only be found because of complaints received. Reimbursements for accidentally uninsured UF faculty members, will be granted, said Ryan Ray, spokeswoman for the university's Division of Human Resources. Faculty members should call their insurance providers to ensure their insurance is still intact. "We're doing everything we can to fix every problem," Kuczwanski said of state employees who were left insured as a result of the transition. UF administrators also are pitching in to resolve the issue. "Administrators of Human Resources and other administrators from Florida's 11 public universities have met with People First to help combat the problems specifically that faculty members are having," said Ed Poppell, vice president of Finance and Administration. "We approached People First and asked them if we could help them solve the problems, and have since established direct contacts with them so when we have critical problems, we can fax, e-mail or call them for a rapid response," Poppell said. "That way, we become advocates for our employees." Both UF and People First could not estimate when all the problems will be fixed, as most problems occurred in individual files. It is also unknown how many UF faculty members were affected by the transfer. ."Nothing is more important than keeping healthcare for our employees," Poppell said. "Fixing the problem is one of our biggest priorities." 4) -a 2E0 E) .2 CLI

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Need A Tenant? CALL THE BEST! Watson Realty Corp. RIALTORS www.watsonrent.com Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440 Full Servic6 Sales 352-377-8899 gvillepm@watsonrealtycorp.com 4-20-71-2 CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL? Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK Residents get FREE parking.guaranteed You can't live any closer! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD 0 Avail NOW orAUGU8Tl S1 BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735 HUGE floor plans! 2 Pools! 0 Pets Welcome! ** 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 *SUN BAY APTSO OSome furnished avail* *OWalk or Bike to Campus 00D 1-1 $460/mo02-1 $520/mo www.sunisland.info @00376-6720 4-20-71-2 1,& 2BR apts. convenient to shopping, bus line, and just a few miles from UF. Located off SW 20th Ave. $410 -$515, incl water, sewer, pest control & garbage. Sorry no pets allowed. Call 335-7066 335-7066. 4-20-71-2 ** A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD!** Move in TODAY or AUGUST! 1BR $460 2BR $530 Walk to UF Pets welcome Beautiful pools/courtyards! 0 Open Weekends! 372-7555 4-20-71-2 SEPARATE FROM THE COMMON PLACE Luxury 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA W/D incl. *FREE Cable*Alarm* 24hr. Gym* FREE Tan* Close to UF Museum Walk 379-9255 4-20-71-2 Deluxe, Large 3 or 4BR apt/house, 60 second walk to UF. Remodeled, Oul House charm. Central AC, washer/dryer included. Wood floors. With Parking. By Private Owner. 538-2181 Iv message 4-20-71-2 Amazing Apts! Perfect Price! 1,2,3&4BRs! Any size pet ok! FREE UF Parking & bus rt to UF! tennis, b-ball, pool, mntrd alarms pinetreegardens.com 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 Now & Fall -1 Big enough for 21 750 Sq Ft, Patio, We love pets! Alarm*Pool*UF Parking*DW*Gym Call by 4 Specials! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 SEEING IS BELIEVING!M! 1 BR/1BA*2BR/2BA*3BR/3BA TH FREE cable w/HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hr gym*Tan FREE*Close to UF Leasing for NOW-and FALL*377-2777 4-20-71-2 **HUGE Luxury w/Garage** 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA TH from $420 per person FREE Alarn *WD*GATED ENTRY FREE Tanning*24hr Gym*Camp lab Filling Fast for Fall**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 $52Y.00 $99 deposit for Grad students 999 SW 16th Ave phone # 376-6720 www.sunisland.info 4-20-71-2 Too Good to Be True! HUGE 2/2 for only $425/person! Pool*Hot Tub*Tanning*PC Lab*W/D FREE Cable with HBO*Most Utilities FREE Minutes from Campus! 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 Save $$$ and love where you live!!! Spacious 1/1, 2/1 or 3/2. Avail Now or Fall Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org 4-20-71-2 I BLOCK FROM UF Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes. WIG, private balconies. Open until 8pmand WEEKENDS Leasing for Fall 371-0769 4-20-71-2 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*ElevatorAccess One of a kind luxury! 372-7111 4-20-71-2 Summer rates plus July FREE on a 15 month lease Sun Island Properties 376-6720 www.sunisland.info 4-20-71-2 Want a bigger 2 or 4 BR TH this fall? TH, W/D & DW. We love ALL pets! Pool*Park @ UF *Free Gym*Alarm Call by 4 Specials! 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 Tired of roommates?! Huge 1/1 dishwasher, patio/balcony Tennis, bball, monitored alarm Move-in specials, leasing now & fall Open weekends, call 376-4002 4-20-71-2 Broke from Spring Break??? 2BR/1.5BATH with W/D for $639! Alarms, Free UF parking, pets OK Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111 4-20-71-2 How To Place A Classified Ad: In Person: Cash, Check, MC, or Visa The Alligator Office 1105 W. University Ave. M-F, 8am -4pm UF Bookstore at Reitz Union M -F, 8am -6pm, Sat. 1iam -5pm By Mail: Use forms appearing weekly in The A//igator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC, Visa or checks only. By Phone: (352) 373-FIND Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY. M -F, Sam -4pm By Fax: (352) 376-4556 When Will Your Ad FRun?' Classifieds begin TWO WORKING DAYS after they are placed. Ads placed at the UF Bookstore may take THREE days to appear. Ads may run for any length of time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry, but there can be no refunds or credits for cancelled ads. Corrections and Cancellations: Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M -F, 8am -4pm. No refunds or credits can be given. Alligator errors: Check your ad the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAYTHE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY. Corrected ads will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not be further compensated. Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE NOON for the next day's paper. There will be a $2.00 charge for minor changes. All real estate advertised herein is subject tothe Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make limitation, or discrimination." We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. e All employment opportunities advertised herein are subject tothe 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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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 0 ALLIGATOR, 13 For Rent For Rent Fdr Rent For RentFor unfurnished --unfurnishedunfurnished unfurnished unfurnished 1st MONTH FREE! Pine Rush Apartments 1&2 BR apt homes starting @ $429/mo 375-1519 4-20-71-2 Tremendous two bed two bath FREE UF parking & bus rt to UF tennis, b-ball, monitored alarm affordable, spacious, pets ok! pinetreegardens.com 376-4002 4-20-71-2 1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA $525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals, W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF. 332-7700. 4-20-71-2 1 BR & 2BR/1 BA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 3-31-57-2 ***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 2 mi to UF Now & fall 331-0095 630 NW 35th St. Ig 3/2, fam rm $1200/mo; 611 NW 34th Terr. 4/2 $1200/mo; 1802 NW 38th Terr 3/2 $875/mo; 642 NW 35th St. 3/2 $1100/mo 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 Your Perfect Apt Next to UF! 20 steps to class! Studios, 1, 2 & 3BR Avail Aug. Specials from $489/mo. Lofts wood firs & more. Some pet friendly! 376-6223 www.LiveNearCampus.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 Have Roommates? 3BR/2BA House $950 Only You? 1 BR/I1BA House $450 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown. 2BR & 3BR starting @ 5525/mo Call 3734423 or online at www.maximumre.com 8-15-95-2 PET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. 2BR townhomes, duplexes. Privacy fence, modern appliances, ceiling fans, SW. Private owner, please leave detailed message. $450-525/mo 331-2099 3-24-50-2 LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW Ist Ave Located right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Houses for Fall 2 and 3 BRs from $690 Park Free next to UF Some with W/D, backyard. Call for appt at 371-0769, 4-20-69-2 Stupendous Studios Steps to UF From $460 -$559 Laundry, pool, pets ok! Open till 8pm and weekends Leasing for Fall 371-7777 4-20-69-2 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSI! Luxury -Opposite Library West! Beautiful 2BR/2BA.all amenities LOOKING GLASS APTS Call 376-1111 or Come by 111 NW 16th St. #1 So Close to Campus 4-20-69-2 Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. Call 352-376-4493 or visit $400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty www.theleasingconnection.com 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 3-31-56-2 Classifieds. Continued on next page.

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14, ALLIGATOR N FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 For Rent F r Rent : ini7For nFor Ret For Rent unfurnished unfirished unrninished unfurnished n7fr wished 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 3-18-44-2 CHEAP RENTI 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 3-18-44-2 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 ftf0$650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sq ft 00 $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $300 off deposit 0 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/4BR -LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse, fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.5BA 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 DUCK POND! Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turingion Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-35-2 *NOW PRE-LEASING* IBR $699 -2BR $839 -3BR $999 $150 dep. Full size W/D, -irect Campus Access, -Pool, Fitness Center! Open M-F 8:30 -5:30, Sat 11-4 Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607 4-20-59-2 BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL! OSpacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced yard, lawn svc, $450/rent 0 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 3-18-30-2 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 $1250/mo 323-30-2 Rent With Us Today, Buy With Us Tomorrow! Condo, House & Townhouse Rentals www.BosshardtPM.com Ask About Our Lucrative Tenant Rewards Program! 2BR/1 BA Downtown $515/mo 3BR/38A Townhouse $800/mo 34/2BA near SFCC $925/mo Over 30+ Private Homes Available! Call Today: 371-2118 4-20-50-2 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 &LOCKS TO UF* 2BR/1BA Duplex. Hardwood floors, W/D,$535/mo 375-8256 4-20-47-2 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 NEWLY RENOVATED Affordable, Quiet living HUGE 1& 2BR Pool Skylights 1.5 miles to UF Furn Avail 377-7401' 4-20-44-2 ****ANTIQUE APARTMENT**** 2 Bed 1 Bath in old house. Downtown. Hardwood Floors, high ceilings, pets arranged, Avail now. $475/mo. Call Greg 2143291 3-18-21-2 DOWNTOWN 1BR BA, CH/AC, water included, $415/rent 411 Sw 2nd Street #3 Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-18-20-2 Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF, 10 win to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D, cable, internet, pool, $800/mo Separate leases ok. 352-472-9778, 305-299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 3-23-20-2 Living it up!t Luxury style!! 1 & 2 BR, Private patios, walking distance to UF, next to Sorority Row, Alarm, pets OK, W/D, HUGE bdrs & walkin closets. "Walk to.UF" Call 372-7111 4-20-35-2 DEAL OF A LIFETIMEt!I 3BR/3BA ONLY $365/PERSON FREE cable w/HBO/SHOWTIME, Alarm Gated* 24 hr gym* FREE Tanning* Close to UF Leasing for NOW and FALL 377-2777 4-20-35-2 Live in luxury minutes from campus, Shands, etc. Huge 1BR apt brand new modern kitchen, tile floors, double french doors looking out on huge backyard $695/mo. Call 3371330 3-22-16-2 Beautiful historic home, wood floors, high ceilings, 3-4BR/2BA, large fenced yard. $1400/mo. Downtown location near UF. Call Tom at 262-6423 3-24-15-2 ***Few BloCkS to Campus*** Large 2BR/1BA next to Leo 706 avail March 1. Pets arranged $550/mo with utilities included. Call Greg 214-329.1 3-18-11-2 WALK TO UF! Studio apt 8 blocks from campus. Wood floors/large windows $395/mo Call 352-2849610. Available immediately 3-18-10-2 3 BLOCKS FROM TIGERT HALL 2BR/1 BA apts Cent A/C, newly painted $630/ mo. upstairs/hardwood floors; $610/mo; downstairs/carpet. Includes water, sewer, trash, pest, laundry on site, no pets. Avail 8/1/05. Call 352-316-4474 3-18-10-2 ***4 BLOCKS TO UF*** 3BR/2BA charming historic house. Tile, hardwood floors, W/D, fenced yard, new appliances. No dogs. $1260/mo Avail Aug.' 871-8280 3-25-14-2 1 Block from UF! 1 BR and 2BR Apts Avail Now, Summer or Fall. See our list at www.merrillmanagementinc.net updated daily or call Merrill Management Inc. 3721494 3-18-9-2 *Walk to UF* 3BR/1 BA house Available immediately. $900/ mo 375-8256 4-20-31-2 *Sorority Row Area* 1940's vintage stone 2BR/1 BA apt. Beautiful hardwood floors. $675/mo 375-8256 4-2031-2 *8 Blocks to UF* Huge 2BR/1BA apt. Best deal in town. Starting at $550.mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2 *Sorority Row Area* Cute 2BR/1 BA brick duplex behind Norman Hall. $650/mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2 *Sorority Row Area* Vintage stone 3BR/2BA duplex. Remodeled, hardwood floors, 2 story, W/D. $1250/mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2 Work for rent. 2BR + study. Trailor home. New W/D, screened in porch, fenced yard. On 10 acre Whipporwhill Horse Farm, 10 min W of UF. Call 352-376-8792 4-5-20-2 ABRACADABRA 3BR/2BA house. 2 car garage & apple tree. 1500 sq ft, cathedral ceiling, open floor plan. $1045/mo. 352-332-0602 or 318-3721 45-20-2 HOUSE 4-5BR/2BA. Newly renovated. Close to campus. All new appliances, including W/D. Carport. .610 NW 34th Terr. Call 352-373-8000, ask for Jeffrey. 3-22-10-2 HISTORIC HOUSES DOWNTOWN 1 BRs & 2.5BRs. $275-700/mo Progressive thinkers preferred. View at: www.pleasantstreet.net 4-4-19-2 3BR/2BA close to campus. Avail Aug 1st, new kitchen, cent A/C, Ig fenced yard, $1075/ mo, drive by 3433 NW 1st Court. Call Marty 514-2855 3-31-17-2 ****NEWNANS LAKE**** 3BR/1BA, quiet peaceful setting, beautiful views, 5 miles to UF, no traffic, tile floors, new bathroom, W/D, big yard, deck, cute, clean, 6800/mo 871-8280 3-22-10-2 Historic Apartments. Ceiling fans, hardwood floors, high ceilings, some w/fireplaces. 1BR $466 w/water, sewer. First, last, security. SE historic district. No dogs please. 378-3704 3-22-10-2 ENORMOUS 3BR Avail for Current and Fall Pool *Tennis Cts 1.5 Mi 2 UF Ind lease, Furn & Util Avail Great Specials 377-7401 4-20-31-2 AVAILABLE FOR FALL Quiet two bedroom house close to campus and busline. $750 352-215-8815 cal eves 3-29-15-2 Dexter Tyrone Deering Black Male (DOB 02121/86) 6'01" 145 lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes Wanted for: Grand Theft 3RD Degree, 2 Counts of Petit Theft. Resisting Detainment, Crminal Mischief Less than 200, Trespass, Theft, and No Valid Drivers License ALACHUA COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS Call (352) 372-STOP AVAILABLE NOW Blocks from UF. Duplex, 2BR/1BA, fenced yard, $675/mo HOUSE 3BR/2BA, W/D, $1175/mo. (Pets OK) Call Carol @ 377-3852 3-22-10-2 *FALL* Blks from UF 0 Houses 0 Duplexes 0 Apts (Managed by owner) See www.Dalyproperties.com for listings or call Carol at 377-3852. 4-20-31-2 AVAILABLE NOW! NEW 3BR/2BA house 2 car garage in brand new subdivision close to UF & SFCC. All appliances $1300/mo negotiable based on length of lease. Call 215-9987 4-20-30-2 3BR/1.5BA HOUSE Lg screen back pch, Ig back yard, close to downtown, W/D, $900/ mo. Avail May 1stL. Call (office) 377-1071 or (cell) 262-7174 ask for Brian 3-23-10-2 Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath vintage duplex, high ceilings, washer/dryer. 428 NW 10th Ave. $445/mo. Green Tree Realty 317-4392 323-10-2 Clean 2 bedroom 1 bath with study, large laundry room, nice yard. $675/mo. 310 NW 20th Ave. Green Tree Realty 317-4392 323-10-2 Large 1 bedroom with study, new kitchen $495/mo 302 NW 19th Ave. Green Tree Realty 317-4392 3-23-10-2 Avail now 3BR/2BA HOUSE. 2120 NW 55th Terrace. Tile firs, Berber carpet, all appliances incl. Privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 215-9987 4-20-30-2 1BR 1BA1BIk to UFI 1218 SW 3rd Avenue Carpet, window A/C, $385/mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 (I)I '3o 0 0 0 0 %M %M 2BR 2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS 7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/mo Pool, clubhouse etc. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 2BR 1BAApt, 1 Block to UF Central H & Air, Tile Floors 1236 SW 1st Ave, $585/mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 2BR 1BAApts 1 Block to UF New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 216 SW 12th Street $540/mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 2BR 1 BA Apts $500-525/Mo 5 Elks to UFI 845 Sql Ft 829 SW 5th Avenue, St. Croix Apts Central H & Air, Includes wtr, swg, pst ctri, garbage. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 1 Room efficiency, with full kitchen $450/Mo Across from Stadium. Newly remodeled. Tile Floors, Screened Porch, Great Location. Avail in May. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 3-18-6-2 TOP QUALITY -GREAT LOCATIONS Upscale 1 & 2 BR apts. 1 block to campus on north & east sides. Year leases avail. Begin summer or fall. No pets. K&M Properties 372-1509 3-31-15-2 Fall rentals, walk to campus, 2BR/1 BA $500, 4BR/4BA $1700, sign lease now, move in Aug Edbaurmanagment.com 1731 NW 6 St. 375-7104 ex 355 3-24-10-2 Fall 2005 2BR/2.5BA Luxury Condo end unit, clubhouse, pool, close to campus. $825/mo. Call 352-332-8841 3-21-7-2 :z Q C. LE

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 UWLLIGATOR, For Rent For Rent For Rent ses Uni'rinished unfurnished -unfurnished Sulae 2BR/1BA apt mins from campu Spacious, repainted, new carpets pliances. Beautiful backyard. $9 Anthony 337-1330 3-22-8-2 Room w/pvt bath avail mins Shands, etc. Spacious luxury fireplace, pvt billards room, hard throughout., new appliances. $4 Anthony 337-1330 3-22-8-2 Space & Value! 3 and 4 bed Tennis, b-ball, monitored a Pets welcome, free uf par Ceramic tile, dishwasher, Open wknds, Call 376-40 4-20-29-2 Avail May: Several units w/in campus or closer. Eff $300-310 $395-$415, 2BR/2.5BA $725, $700. Sec dep, NS, no pet sor20@yahoo.com or lv mssg 35 4-20-28-2 CEDAR CREEK CONDOS HOUSE w/garage, all appliance $900/mo 1st, last, dep. Pets ar dep. 281-0561 or 472-5062 3-18 3BR/2BA house avail 8/1. Clea OW, W/D, garage & enclosed p to UF & SFCC. No pets. $1200/i 7194 3-18-5-2 CONVENIENT 2 BR IBA duplex, fenced yard, w/d hookups, $475/ 711 NWl19th Avenue. Carl Tulington Real Estate, Inc. www.TurlingtonRealEstate.con WALK TO CLASS! 2BR IBA duplex, water included, $375/rent 407-1 NW 13th Terrace. Carl Turlington Real Estate,-Inc www.TurlingtonRealEstate.con 1BR/1BA for rent near cam Laundry room. Quiet area. $419/month. Available in May. 692-4352 3-18-5-2 WE HAVE L Sun Bay Apts 376-672 4-20-28-2 Studio Apt on 5 acre estate property near Paines Prairie. Wash/dryer, small pet ok. Just 15 min to UF. Private and safe. Quiet person only, 352-215-0396 3-28-5-2 s, Shands. 2BR/2BA PENTHOUSE CONDO 2 mi to & new apUF on bus line. Brand new construction. 50/mo. Call Charleston Place. Luxury in every detail. Pool, gazebo, lots of parking. $950/mo. Call 215-3108 3-21-5-2 from UF, house has Beautifully redecorated townhouse units. wood floors 2Br/1.5Ba Mill Runs Apts, Community room 95/mo. Call w/pool. $350/mo per BR. Call 376-7801 or cell 871-7801 3-28-10-2 Countryside at the Univ. 23rd & Williston Rd, rooms 1 rmmt needed for 3rd fir 4Br/4Ba condo. larm Separate leases $420/mo. Common area king furn. W/D, pool, bball, parking, gated, great pool bus svc. Call Dan 352-328-1574 3-21-5-2 02 1&2 bed cottages & apts. $396/month. Historical downtown! W/D hook-ups, 5 mi of UF porches, great size! Cutl Must see! BR/1BA Photos @www.rentalworkshop.com 3522BR/1BA 870-0904, 318-4553 3-28-10-2 s. Contact 2-870-7256 *AVAILABLE NOW* 3BR/2BA Haile Country Club House 2BR/1 BA Haile Country Club House 2BR/2BA 2BR/1 BA Brandywine Condo s incl, W/D, Call Charlene 665-4106 for appt. 3-31-12-2 e additional Be near everything at The Osaksl -5-2 Start at $525 for 1 bdrm, $675 for 2 bdrm, & $825 for 3 bdrm n, quiet w/ Remodels Availablel Call for move orch. Close in specials today at 331-8836! 4-12-20-2 Hampton Oaks brand new lux. apts. behind Oaks Mall. 2 bdrms start at $850/mo & 3bdrm at $1200/mo rent w/move-in special of up to 2 mo FREE rent! Call 333-8643 today! 4-12-20-2 372-9525 3--52 **10 BLOCKS TO UF** 3-18-5-2 1BR/1BA apt. in historic Victorian house w/fans, wood firs, hi ceiling, AC/H. $475/mo 225 SW 3rd Ave. Avail Aug 1st. Pets ok! Call Avail May! 376-2184 3-23-5-2 .372-9525 3BR/3BA in 4BR/4BA Countryside Apt. Avail 3-18-5-2 Aug 1. $435/mo. includes everything! On bus route to UF. Great access to downtown pus. Pool. and Archer Rec. Pool, gated, hi-spd internet/ o deposit. cable, W/D. Contact Nicole 352-328-4551 Call Matt at 3-30-10-2 Beautiful townhouse for rent. 2BR/2.5BA, 2story. Huge lvg rm & kitch. 5 min to campus. PN Rent 1BR or rent both. Lease term optional. 0 Move in May. $450/mo OBO 256-6734 323-5-2 Luxurious Victoria Station Twnhse. Walk to Butler. 2BR/2.5BA. W/D, alarm, pool, free ethernet. Bus rt in front every 15 mon. $850/mo NEGOTIABLE. Avail Aug 2005. Cell 222-4235 4-20-25-2 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" DOWNTOWN Avail immediately. Month to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt. Newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood, pets ok. Close to Shands, UF & library. $650-715/mo. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-2 HOUSE 2BR/1 BA $695/mo. W/D, cent H/AC, 2.5 mi N of UF. Available April 1st. Call 352214-1722 3-24-5-2 Downtown garage/studio apt on bus rates, biking to campus walk to downtown off street parking include H20. $330/mth 1st, last, dep. Call 373-6551 leave message 3-29-8-2 Big, Bright and Beautiful! Very cute 1 BR/1 BA near Duckpond. No sec deposit unless you renew. $460/mo. Call 352-262-1484 3-245-2 -University Terrace West 4/4 Individual Leases New Carpet & Paint Furnished Living Area W/D, Pool $395/mo Uniton Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 University Terrace Gainesville 4/4 Individual Leases Completely Refurbished Furnished Living Area W/D, Pool $405/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Walking Distance to UF 1433 NW 3rd Avenue 2BR 1.5BAW/D h/up 3 units available in quad $775/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Victoria Station Off SW 35th Place Like New Townhouse 2BR 2.5BA W/D, Pool $825-850/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Apartments Sublets & Roommates All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included! 2-27-3-3 LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN? Bid on a sublease. call 866-837-1309 or visit www.subleaseauction.com 5-19-43-3 Female roommate to sublease for summer in a 4BR/2BA. Less than $400/mo for everything. Need May thru Aug. Aug FREE. Call Amy @ 352-262-3662 3-18-8-3 UNIVERSITY TERRACE 1BR/1BA, w/walkin-closet in 4BR/4BA furn apt. All utils ind for $315/mo May -July. NS pref. Bus stop in front, rts 12 $ 35. Call 352-281-3092 322-10-3 Apt for summer A & B sublease 1 BR in 4BR/ 2BA furn University Glades apt. $370/mo (originally $435) all utils incl. M/F for all female apt. Call 386-212-9042 3-22-10-3 1 BLOCK FROM SWAMP 2BR/1 BA $365 ea May thru July Some furniture available Call Sasha 305-479-1289 3-22-10-3 1BR in 3BR home. Flex lease terms. May, June &/or July.Opt to renew. Bike, walk or bus to UF.W/D, wood fir, screened porch, garage & carport. Furn avail Only $315 + utils. 336-4126, 305-409-4414 3-22-10-3 EMERGENCY SUMMER SUBLEASE 2BR/2.5BA townhouse 2 blocks to UF. May -Aug $900/mo OBO 352-266-8475 4-1-18-3 From May to Aug. 1 BR/1 BA in 3/3. Huge, furniture and W/D inc. $380/mo, bus route, pool, tan bed at Greenwich Green. Call Katie 352-246-3743 kdobson@ufl.edu 32310rvI ,re rr SUMMER SUBLEASE at Gainesville Place 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA $480/mo. Price NEG. Everything incl. Female only. Call 727-6439928 3-31-15-3 Summer sublease w/option to renew. Starts in June. F roommate needed for 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/3BA. Cheap $335/rfio rent + 1/3 utils. COLONIAL VILLAGE. Aug rent FREE! Bus routes 9 & 35. W/D, internet. 375-7408 324-10-3 Studio with CAPTIVATING VIEW!!! 5 min walk to UF/sorority row, bus, F roommate. Avail May-July. ALL utils incl. Furn, ethernet, gym, pool. $400/mo 786-246-3049 3-24-10-3 Homestead Apt Sublease. Now thru July 31st. 2BR/2BA W/D hook up, pool, gym, bus stops, laundromat, pets ok. $679/mo. Call 378-2699 or 317-4507. Renewal optional. 3-18-5-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. Pool, tennis, near BB, VB, 24-hr gym, tan beds, W/D. Cable, internet, furnished, util incl. Call 352-2712147 3-18-5-3 Great furnished apt w/own bath On campus Perfect for summer $333/month + 1/3 otIs & cable Call (352) 222-8889 3-18-5-3 SUMMER Sublease at University Club. 1 BR/ 1 BA in 4BR/4BA apt. $390/mo Incl util, cable, furn, ethernet, & more. Call Natalie 786-4230445 3-18-5-3 $350/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE 1BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA fully furn apt ib University Club. Inc 50" TV, hi-spd internet, cable w/HBO, W/D. Call 561-703-3693. '3-25-10-3 $490/mo -Amazing 1bed/1 bath. WALK TO CAMPUS -Available today. 14th St & 2nd Ave -Behind Chipotle Call (352) 682-8282 Sublease til Aug 15 (Option to renew) 325-10-3 Extra large fully furn 1BR apt, 1/2 mile to UF campus, new furniture & carpet, move-in bonus. Avail from 5/1-8/31 371-9950 or cell 246-4112 3-18-5-3 Arlington Sq 1BR 4/1 -8/1 $0 down and $565/mo OBO. Normally $700. 239-2188360 3-23-8-3 1BD 1BA, $480/mth. Fully furnished, water included. Available May 1-July 31. Call 3353649 3-18-5-3 SUBLEASE male space, Lexington Crossing. Room/bath in 4BR1BA apt. $900 whole summer. Contact 386-846-8890 Valle 12452@yahoo.com 3-18-5-3 SUMMER sublease! 1Br in a 4Br Campus Club apt. $400/mo jncl maid svc, util, cbi,furn, ehternet & more NO FEES! May 1 -Aug 5. Female only. Please call 352-2625995 3-21-5-3 SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA IN 3BR/3BA TOWNHOUSE. Avail now-Aug. $300/mn + 1/3 utils & cable. Furn or unfurn. Incl 2 pools, tennis. Call 407-340-8814-3-22-6-3 MAY FREE! 1/1 apt in Aspen Ridge from 5/1 -7/30 w/option fo renew. Apt comes fully furnished & w/washer/dryer & alarm. $610/mo. Call 352-377-7349 3-18-4-3 Large 2Br/1Ba over-sized apt @ Sun Bay Apts. 5 mins bus or 20 min wald to UF. DW, on-site laundry, free pet sitting. Begin May 10 thru July 31st. $510/mo. Call 352-335-8694 ask for Daniel or Nicole. 3-28-5-3 4BLOCKS FROM UF Summer sublease 1Br in 2BR/1BA. $403/ mo + 1/2 utils. Call Rebecca @ 317-8092 3-28-10-3 HIDDEN LAKE APTS 5/1 -7/31 sublease. 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA $425/mo + 1/3 util. New washer & dryer, spacious, free wireless, pool, tanning bed. Please call 352-871-1325 or email babeash@ufi.edu 3-28-10-3 PEBBLE CREEK 1 BR(1 BA in 2BR/2BA apt. Avail now to 6/30/05. W/D, DW, $415/mo + 1/2 utils. Call 864-270-7544, email justcheckin05@yahoo.com 3-18-3-3 1BR/1 BAapt. Vaulted ceilings, W/D, DW. C move in immediately. Rent NEGOTIABL Contaact Mike at 850-526-9224, 850-52, 7215 3-29-10-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE AT GAINESVIL PLACE. $465/mo rent all inclusive. 1BR/1 in 4BR/4BA. Female only. Call 352-359-10 3-22-5-3 BR for rent in 4BR/4BA apt. .Clean, fu furnished, friendly roommates, near po $400/mo. Available now Aug w/optih to renew. Call 703-930-4830 or em Fure2luz@yahoo.com 3-29-10-3 MARCH RENT FREE! 1/2 OFF APRIL! 2/1 from now -July 31st $499/mo. C renew. Beval Apts 2330 SW 35th Pl. C 256-0501 3-22-5-3 PERFECT 4 SUMMER!!! Sublease avail in the Exchange May -Au, 1/1 in 4/4. Great amenities, close to can pus. Price negot. Call Ashley at 374-484 3-22-5-3 ROYAL VILLAGE APTS. For only $305/month + 1/4 electric! 1BR in a 4BR/2BA. Females only. Available NOW! Call 561-234-9220 3-22-5-3 COOL 1 BR APTS Downtown, in large Victorian house. Avi now. $450/mo, rent negotiable. 333-6614 256-7598 3-22-5-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE from May 1 -Aug 1 $349/mo, incl utils, cable, internet, water, p BA, 12 x 10 room. MELROSE ATPS. 40 484-3204 3-18-3-3 Magnolia Place sublease for 1BR in 3B1 2.5BA condo. All furniture & utils include W/D, ethernet, garage, cable. No depos Pets welcome. $300/mo Avail now. Pleas call James @ 904-866-7539 3-18-3-3 University Commons Apt. March 20 -Augur 20. Need Male or Female to move into th complex. Rent $335. Please call 352-514 2326 for more info. 3-23-5-3 1BR/1BA RIGHT ACROSS FROM UF. Ava May 1st w/opt to renew. $469/mO: tall 811 624-2946 3-23-5-3 CAMPUS LODGE APT. $100 OFF RENT! Start in May. Female needed for 1BR/18, $450/mo incls all + internet, W/D, furnished Near UF & SFCC. Call 954-691-8944 3-2, 5-3 1 WEEK FREE May 1st-Aug 7. 1BR/1BA WALK TO CLAS$ Only $529/mo OBO. Graduating, need i sublease 407-375-5240 3-23-5-3 $240/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE + 1/3 u111 3BR/2BA Boardwalk Apt. Call PK 954-682-5979 or Call 904-705-1689 3-21-3-3 Gainesville Place sublease. Furn 1 BR/1 BA 4BR/4BA apt. Everything incl, w/W/D, po bus stop outside. May -Aug $475 OBO C; Allison 352-514-3983 3-23-5-3 Very spacious 2BR/2BA townhome. Avail f sublease on May 1st-July 31st. 2-level hon in beautiful Lakewood Villas. incl loft BR study. Price neg. Call Kelly 561-644-59: 3-30-10-3 Sublease an awesome Countrysi Apartment. Avail NOW $420 includes e erything. On bus route to UF and close 1-75 for SFCC. High spd internet/cable. Po and b-bell. Contact Nicole 352-328-451 3-30-10-3 $385/mo for summer sublet, unfurn. Renew available for next year. 1 BR/1 BA, 1 blk E Sorority Row. Call Joe at 352-371-67E 3-24-6-3 5 min walk to Shands Country Gardens Apt 2BR/2BA $520/mo Now thru July Call 338-9103 3-31-11-3 Classifieds"". Continued on next page.

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16, ALLIGATOR U FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 Subleases LRootmate Roommates RIaIEta Real Este 1BR/1BA w/W/D hkups, avail 4/29/2005 $525/mo, located in quiet condominium community of Rustic Springs. 1923 NW 23rd Blvd, Apt #122. Josh 317-8776 4-13-20-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE -1BR/1BA in 3BR/ 3BA at Museum Walk Apts. $413/mo Incl pool, tanning, fitness ctr, W/D, internet, and pets. Call 850-819-0272 3-23-5-3 1 BR in 2BR Sublet avail now to 7/31 and beyond $212. Cable TV internet not furn laundry on site. Call Joe 561-685-4117 3-22-4-3 Sublese -, BEAUTIFUL HOUSE this summer. 2BR/1BA, W/D, hardwood floors, less than 1 block from campus. Avail 4/30 -8/14. Call 256-6714 3-23-5-3 Gainesville Place poolside apt. w/balcony; 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA; avail May -July. ALL utilities included. Furnished $399/mo or best offer. 514-4881 3-21-5-3 1 or both rooms in 2BR downtown apt. quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF, & library. $350/mo Pets ok. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-3 Oxford Manor sublease $295/ mo + 1/3 utilS. 305-970-1619 3-23-5-3 Luxurious two-story poolside apt. 3BR/3BA, W/D, free tanning spa & gym, no parking decals $1114/mo plus utilities Leave a message @ 262-8341 3-24-5-3 May thru Aug Lexington Crossing 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA Ig rm, furn. All appliances. Cable. Incl all utils. 2 bus rts, tanning, pool, bball & ball cts, gym. $400/mo. Contact Karen krabener@ufl.edu or 772-341-9415 3-24-5-3 Walk 2 class. Summer sublease huge 1ER/nBA, pool, W/D, walk in closet, cable internet @ Museum Walk. $350/mo PRICE NEGOTIABLE. Call 941-238-7118 3-24-5-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE Avail May 1st Aug 7th. 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA apt in The Exchange. W/D, utils, ethernet & cable incl in rent. $545/mo. On 2 bus rts. Fully furn. Call 904-477-3894 3-23-4-3 4BR/2BA Avail 5/1 -8/1. 1, 2, 3 or 4 BR @ $415/ea Unfurn. 1 block from Criser. Please call Ashley 772-201-6158 4-7-15-3 THE LANDINGS summer sublease May -Aug 1st. 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. Furniture available upon request. $382/mo 080. Call 407-719-9843 3-23-4-3 Campus Club summer sublease: 1 F in 3BR. $375/mo includes all utilities, cable, ethernet, maid service, 1st stop on bus 12. Option to renew. Call 954-559-8470 ASAP 4-13-19-3 3 Blocks to UF, exc cond spacious 1BR NY style loft. Avail 4/1 & for fall. Exc mgmt. Quiet beautiful neighborhood. Free parking $518/ mo. 1824 NW 3rd Pl. #12. David 283-1516 3-24-5-3 *1 BR/1 BA in huge 3BR/3BA* At The Gables. $350/mo utils incl. Walk in closet, W/D, cable internet, garage. May thru July. Female only 352-514-5252 3-24-5-3 Now/Summer sublease 1/1 in 4/4 utilities + wash/dry + ethernet + cable + full furnish + pool view = DARN GREAT DEAL ONLY $375/month 352-258-3542 3-31-10-3 Summer sublease 2BR/2BA avail in 4BR/ 4BA in The Exchange apts. Great location, price neg, utils incl. Females only, avail MayAug. Call Elyse 954-461-8506 3-23-8-3 Roommates Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laures 335-4455 Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-20-71-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk to UF. Old house charm with all amenities. Avail Now. $400 -up. 352-538-2181.Lv message. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils inci $525/mo.Avail 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 4-20-71-4 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 3-31-30-4 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. $340 + utils. 352-271-8711 3-24-25-4 IMMEDIATE ROOMMATE to rent IBR in 3/2 house. New wood floors, new appliances, 4 mi from campus. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Ryan 850-261-3571 3-18-17-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms one April, one May to July 31. Each w/pvt baths. Cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Internet-ready. $350/mo each. 305-299-345 Call 352-472-9778 3-23-20-4 Roommate needed. $200/mo + $200 refundable dep. + 1/2 util. Furnished 2BR/2BA. Female preferred. 352-335-6274 3-23-20-4 Grad, uppperclassman, or prof to share spacious new 3BR/2BA house. Internet & cable ind. Must be neat, clean & responsible. $450 or 425/mo + 1/2 utils. Short or long term avail. 262-3989 4-4-26-4 M/F to share house for summer and/or fall move in ASAPI Furnished, all amenities, large yard, pets welcome, 2 mi to UF $450/ mo INCLUDES EVERYTHING. 352-3780329 3-18-10-4 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. No lease. Call Evan 335-9714 3-18-8-4 ROOMMATE WANTED for 3BR/2.5BA townhouse N of Thornebrook shopping center on 39th Ave. $75/wk ind utils, hi spd i-net, pool & tennis. Under age 25 please. 352-363-0143 or 386-688-0888 3-22-5-4 2BR/1BA SW -5th Ave by Credit Union/ Norman Hall/hospital/buses for city/UF. Laundry/AC/furniture/c-fans. $300 + half util. Quiet/considerate F/M? Call 337-9746 3-22-10-4 Quiet -Non Smoking roommate wanted come May $370 per month + uitl Call local 352-376-4250 or call cell 904-994-6764 3-22-10-4 2 F NS ROOMMATES NEEDED for summer or fall @ University Terrace West, SW 20th Ave. Fully furn, ea person has own pvt BR + pvt BA, no dep, 1 yr lease, $350/mo + 1/4 utils. Call Talia 352-427-8583 3-30-15-4 ROOMMATE WANTED for a 2BR/2BA condo in nice & quiet NW part of town. Call for more info 51416213 3-24-10-4 Avail May 2 rooms in Ig house, 1 blk from 13th & University, $300 + split util, sec dep, NS, no pets. Contact sor20@yahoo.com or leave message at 352-870-7256 4-20-28-44BR/4BA Univ Terr W Condo -Immed Occ -Room rental basis -Perfect for sutednts with or without roommates! $400/mo per rm, utilities & broadband pd, bus to campus! Call 239-537-5100 4-8-20-4 Summer sublease $315/mo or full yr lease $385/mo 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2.5BA in Kensington N on SW 20th. Huge walk-in closet Great F rmmt in grad sch, 2 cats. F only. Avail May 2nd. Kathryn 262-9588 3-24-10-4 Roommate for 3BR/2BA cut home near NE historic district. Stable, older grad student or porfessional woman. No drugs/aIc. $300. incl utils. 352-384-3793 3-28-10-4 Prof/grad to rent unfurnished MBR suite in beautiful new 2Br/2BAtownhome -Plantation Oaks. CHA, W/D, $450/mo + 1/2 utilities. Call Wanda 352-538-6505 ASAP 3-21-5-4 ROOMMATE WANTED Tivoli Apartments. $338 + utils. Private BA, no sec dep, pool, gym, tennis courts. 3391651 3-21-5-4 NS responsible grad student/professsional for own room/bath in large quiet home. 8 blocks north of UF. No party hounds. $500/ mo includes all utilities, wireless, W/D, cable. 727-433-0229 3-21-5-4 1 room 4 .rent in 4BR/2BA house @ 2 NW 29th St. 8 blocks to UF, private bath, screened porches, carport, pets OK. No lease or deposit $290 + utils. Call 352-2834925 (Dave) Female roommate. Unique studio apt in beautiful restored 1900's house. 1 mile to UF. Separarte entrance w/own kitchen, bath & loft. $550/mo utils incl. No smoking/pets. 338-1612 3-22-5-4 1 Female, responsible, NS, student wanted for 3BR/2BA house. A/C, W/D, pet friendly, close to UF & SFCC, 1st & last mo rent. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call Liz 352-339-5463 3-29-10-4 2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside. W/D in apt, 32" TV, walk-in closets, pool, gym, e-net $400/mo incl electric '& cable. 1 MONTH FREE W/LEASE 305-944-3600 4-20-26-4 Avail NOW Great location 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/ 3BA, Washer and dryer, high spd internet, $308/mo + util. Females only, please call Lauren @ 352-799-3726 lv message. 412-20-4 1/1 in 2/2.5 for rent $450 furnished -/2 utils. SW 69th Terr. Lots of new upgrades, backyard, avail now. Call Renee at 407-702-3899 3-29-10-4 2 Females looking for third M/F roommate to share a 3/3 condo less than a mile from campus. $275/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Erin at 352-316-1063 3-23-5-4 F/NS grad student to share 3 bed/2.5 bath condo w/1' female mature grad student. Casablanca West complex, quiet, extra storage. $412/mo & 1/2 utl. Pets welcome. Move in Aug 1 for 12 mo lease. Call Marisa 359-6161 3-28-8-4 Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2 house in NW G'ville. Fully furn, pets welcome, huge fenced yard, W/D, DW. Available immediately. Vicky at 386-848-5620 3-235-4 N/S ROOMMATE needed for fall and/or summer for 3BR home near mall. Located in quiet wooded area. $350/mo EVERYTHI NG INCLUDED. Must love dogs. 352-262-8630 3-25-7-4 Share 2BR downtown apt. Newly remodeled. Close to Shands, UF & library. $350/ mo. Month to month or longer lease okay. Pets okay. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-4 ATTENTION! F roommate needed for 1BR/ 1 BA in a condo. $400/mo utils incl. Must be resoponsible, neat & clean. Avail Now I Call Mabgene @ 561-827-4970 3-23-5-4 Room in 3/2 house by lake & woods, Ig yard, cent AC, W/D, nice kitchen, art room; seeking cooprative, easygoing roomie $300/mo + shared bills, 1st, last, sec dep 384-1431 3-23-4-4 STONERIDGE APARTMENTS 1 female roommate needed for awesome 3BR/2.5Ba townhouse. Rent $310 + 1/3 utils. Easygoing -Call Leila 407-701-2869 3-24-5-4 Sell your house, condo, acreage,'mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone. Please Call 373-Find Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352538-2181 iv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition. 352-264-7347 or visit us at www.happygatorhomes.com420-71-5 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 4-20-68-5 WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR? Own + live in a new luxury campusarea condo. Over 10 new projects to choose from at affordable prices. Visit www.mattpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realty 4-6-42-5 3BR/2.5BA condo. 1 floor living downtown Gainesville. Approx 1850 sq ft. $304,900: 407-346-2322 Owner/Agent 3-24-15-5 2BR/2BA CONDO FOR SALE Oakbrook -2 blocks from UF SW13th St and SW 16th Ave All appliances, $129,900 Call 904-910-4263 3-21-5-5 HOT STUDENT CONDOS NEAR UF Save Thousandss When You Buy Now. FREE LIST of Great Local Condos. www.UF-Condos.com Campus Realty Group 6-3-40-5 CAmpus REALTY Contact Scott Hancock for rental, property management & residential sales information: 352-359-1678 or scotth@campusrealty.org. 3-24-10-5 1BR/1BA LOFT CONDO ELEGANT BOHEMIAN STYLE. Interior features a customized kitchen, bath & balcony, convt to UF, Shands, VA & mall. Amp. pking, $73,800 352-222-2942 4-20-28-5 SUMMIT HOUSE CONDO 1BR/1BA, 1 block to Shands. Investment or move-in for fall. $55,000. Call 371-9520 or 317-2642 3-18-5-5 Townhouse 3BR/28A. Close to UF. On bus rt. Quiet location. Dish/W, W/D, tile kitchen, living/dining area. Fenced backyard. Pool. $140,000 352-284-6154 3-22-5-5 HOUSE 2245 NW 37th Pl. 3BR/2BA 1900 sq ft, 3 mi from UF, laundry rm, Ig Fla rm, den, new A/C & siding, extra parking ramp. $172k 352-374-4177, cell 538-6603 3-2910-5 Great Homes Near UF STOP Renting. Own Your Home. FREE LIST of Campus Area Homes www.Homes-Near-UF.com Campus Realty Group 6-3-34-5 OAK BROOK CONDO for sale 2Br/2BA 2 blocks from UF on SW 13th St. & SW 16th Ave. New carpet & AC unit. $128,000 includes all appliances. Call owner 407-774-1971 3-24-5-5 LAND & GROVE AUCTION! Lake Placid, FL 11AM, Sat Mar 26 443.9+/Total Acres 3 Tracts Offered in 16 Parcels. Preview: 1-5PM, Sat. March 19 Call for details: (800)257-4161 Higgenbotham Auctioneers www.higgenbotham.com ME Higgenbotham, CAI FL Lic #AU305/AB1 58. 3-18-1-5 BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. WINTER SEASON IS HERE! MUST SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. Homes, Cabins, Acreage & Investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy www.cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for Free Brochure (800)841-5868. 3-18-1-5 LAND WANTED Land Investment company seeks large acreage in Florida and Georgia. Interested in waterfront, timber, and agricultural lands. Must have road frontage or good access. Cash buyer with quick closings. Call (877)426-2326 or email: landyetiveg@aol.com. 3-18-1-5 ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the Foothills of NC. Deep water lake with 90 miles of shoreline. 20% predevelopment discounts and 90% financing. NO PAYMENTS for 1 year. Call now for best selection. www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800)709LAKE. 3-18-1-5 40AC w/creek near Peace River. 1/2 pasture; 1/2 pines. Street ends at preserve. Power, well; 3400 sq. ft. house foundation and kit house, ready to go. $485,000(239)340-0501. 3-18-1-5 FREE LAND LISTNC MOUNTAINSCustom built log homes, river frontage and beautiful secluded land off Blue Ridge Parkway. Call now. (800)455-1981, ext. 133. 3-18-1-5 FORECLOSED GOVT HOMES $0 or Low down! Tax repos and bankruptcies! No Credit O.K. $0 to low down. For listings (800)5011777 ext. 1299. 3-18-1-5 Grand Opening Land Sale! SO. FLORIDA 10+ ACRES Only $294,900. Huge'savings on big ranch acreage in South Florida! Gorgeous mix of mature oaks, palms, & pasture.Miles of bridle paths. Near Lake Okeechobee. Quiet, secluded, yet close to 1-95 & coast. Also, 5 acres $174,900. Great financing, little down. Call now. (866)3522249 x379. 3-18-1-5 LAKE VIEW BARGAIN $29,900. Free boat slip! High elevation beautifully wooded parcel. Across from national forest on 35,000 acre recreational lake in TN. Paved roads, u/g utils, central water, sewer, more. Excellent financing. Call now (800)7043154, ext. 609. Sunset Bay, LLC. 3-18-1-5 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers"

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 17 Rea stat 9 Frnishings Computers saercycles, Mopeds COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA. Phase I sold out. Now offering new homesites in Phase 11 at Shine Landing, a gated waterfront community. Be a proud owner in this upscale community with boating access to the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Ocean, plus clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, swimming pool and private marina. Homesites as low as $29,900. Financing available. Coastal Marketing & Development Company, New Bern, NC (800)566-5263, www.shinelanding.com. 3-18-1-5 NORTH CAROLINA LAKEFRONT ONLY $39,900. Great All Sports lake to fish, boat swim or just relax. Call for details, MLC (866)920-5263. 3-18-1-5 COASTAL GEORGIAGATED COMMUNITY Large wooded water access and marshfront homesites. Ancient Live oaks, pool, tennis, golf. Water access. From $64,900. Pre-construction discounts. www.cooperspoint.com (877)266-7376. 3-18-1-5 SERENE MOUNTAIN -GOLF HOMESITE $208.03/MO. Upscale Golf Community set amid Dye designed 18 hole course in Carolina Mountains. Breathtaking views. Near Asheville NC. A sanctioned Golf Digest Teaching Facility! Call toll-free (866)3343253 ext 832 www.cherokeevalleysc.com Price: $59,900, 10% down, balance financed 12 months at 4.24% fixed, one year balloon, OAC. 3-18-1-5 Lake View Bargain! 2 Acres $19,900. New waterfront community on one of largest, cleanest, mountain lakes in America! Hardwoods, views, common area w/ beach!Country road, water, utilities. Low financing. Lakefront available. Call (800)5645092 x96. 3-18-1-5 S Furn ishin g s BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pillow-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-3727490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6 BED -FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 SOFA& LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice $399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6 BED -King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 420-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED-solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-2071-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail cost. 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 Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets $49*Qn sets $890Single sets $399King sets $990From estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 King Size Waterbed, California Style, waveless' mattress heater headboard siderails seat, 6 drawer stand, very clean. $250 OBO 352-514-1800 frankiev@bellsouth.net 318-9-6 DIAL-A-WASH ER Washer & Dryer 1 yr lease $300, 1 semester $160. Call 332-0602 or 3183721 4-5-20-6 Absolute Auction Sat, March 19, 10am NE 9th Ave, Gainesville. Thousands of pcs of glassware plus furniture & primatives. AlMack Auction Service Col. Ken McIntosh 35-495-2552 AB 405 AU 777 3-18-5-6 Mattress & box spring brand new in box with plastic double beautiful pillow top paid 450 asking only 240 got accepted to san diego so must move 870-1169 3-21-3-6 COMPACT KITCHEN UNIT sink, refrigerator, 2 burners (all electric) 26" x 31" Never used. Asking $650 Parker 2716932 3-24-5-6 *G'ville Computer Repair Inc* Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-2071-7 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Complete residential & commercial support, networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 LAPTOP REPAIR Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 4-20-71-7 Compueiilynternet 352.219.2980 4 20-66-7 GATORNERD.COM -computer/laptop repair -networks, wireless, virus -we BEAT all prices! -home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 DISCOUNT HI-Fl 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 $10! TV'S, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES! Police Seized! From $10! Info: 800-7498128 ext M974 4-20-31-8 FREE 4-ROOM DIRECTV SYSTEM in.cludes standard installation. 2 MONTHS FREE 50+ Premium Channels. Access to over 225 channels! Limited time offer. S&H.Restrictions Apply. (866)500-4056. 3-18-1-8 Ocmputers BicycIes J --W& mak;& towM& Caz&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 L1 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" In the market for a new set of wheels orjust looking to add a second to that collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds. NEW & USED'eIKES FOR SALE Many to choose from Best Prices in Town] SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 Fo r Sale PARKING: Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-5382181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10 PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer equipment. Professional cooking utensils. R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10 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 Absolute Auction Sat, March 19, 10 am, NE 9th Ave. Gainesille. Thousands of pcs of glassware plus furniture & primatives. Al-Mack Auction Service Col. Ken McIntosh 352-495-2552 AB 405 AU 777 3-18-5-10 "College Survival Tips" e-books. Download with credit card or e-check; or pay by check and receive in e-mail. Only $8 at www.realtimepublications.com 3-23-9-10 Academic Robe, PhD, blk velvet panels, for 6ft tall or more, $1,00; UF Hood, $15; Cap, 7 1/4, $10. All in perfect cond. 481-3987 3-22-5-10 METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$ Buy Direct From Manufacturer. 20 colors in stock with all Accessories. Quick turn around! Delivery Available Toll Free (888)393-0335. 3-181-10 INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!! Looking for a few exceptional people to make an above average income. Call (800)489-8930. 3-18-1-10 ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do you earn $800/day? 30 Machines, Free Candy All for $9,995. (800)814-6323 B02000033. CALL US: We will not be undersold! 2-18-1-10 $$$$$ Weekly Use eBay to get Paid. Get $250 in FREE products to Start No Inventory Required No Experience Required Call OnlineSupplier (800)940-4948 Ext. 5314. 3-18-1-10 #1 CASH COW! 90 Vending Machine Hd. You approve Loc's-$10,670 (800)836-3464 #B02428. 3-18-1-10 STEEL BUILDINGS -EZ BUILD AISC Certification -Office/Warehouse, Shop/ Garage, Arena/Barn, Hangers. A plant near you! Will beat any price or $205. (800)9934660,www.universalsteel.com. 3-18-1-10 SPA! Overstocked! New 7 person spaLoaded! Includes cover, delivery & warranty. $2999, was $5999. (888)397-3529. 3-18-1-10 ST. PATTY'S RV SALE! March 17th20th. Nation's #1 Selling RV'sI Low Sale Prices! Giant Recreation World *Melbourne(800)700-1021. *Orlando(800)654-8475.*Daytona(800)893-2552. www.grwrv.com. 3-18-1-10 PIONEER BUILDING SALE! "Rock Bottom Prices!" Beat Next Price Increase. Go direct/ save. 20x26. 25x30. 30x40. 30x44. 35x50. 40x60. 45x90. 50x100. 60x180.Others. Pioneer (800)668-5422. 3-18-1-10 STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory Deals Save $$$. 40 x 60' to 100 x 200'. Example: 50 x 100 x 12' = $3.60/sq ft. (800)658-2885 www.rigidbuilding.com. 3-18-1-10 Steel Arch Buildings! Genuine SteelMaster@ Buildings, factory direct at HUGE Savings! 20x24, 30x60, 35x50. Perfect Garage/ Workshop/Barn. Call (800)341-7007.www.S teelMasterUSA.com. 3-18-1-10 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 1yr 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 2001 HONDA 929rr ERION ED 4300 mi, micron exh, new rear tire, tinted windscreen, everything else stock, $6800 or make offer. Call Chase 386-937-2621 3-22-10-11 2003 BUELL BLAST 500 cc 7960 mi, fun ride. $2795. Call 352-256-8527 4-1-15-11 SCOOTER FOR SALE 49cc, Itralian design, top speed 50 mph, 3 mo old, $350 514-7773 3-29-10-11 2003 HYOSUNG SENSE SCOOTER blue 767 mi, garage kept, $850, Call Robyn 352-317-0648 3-23-5-11 ** CASH PAID FOR MOTORCYCLES ** SCOOTERS, DIRT BIKES in ANY condition, Running or Not, Titles orNot. PROMPT PICK UP. Call ANYTIME 352-495-7769 Please leave message 5-24-25-11 **WANTED** MOTORCYCLE WANTED 750cc cruiser or larger. WILL TRADE LAPTOP PC + CASH Joel 336-0075 3-30-10-11 Red RX-8 Scooter for Sale -basically new, bought just 6 months ago, got a car so I have to sell it. Paid $1,400 -you can have it for $1,100 OBO. Call Lou @ 278-8338 3-24-5-11 New Euro 3D 49cc scooter 4 stroke Air-cooled electric start/110 mpg. Available in silver, yellow & pink $999 Call Archana at 609-468-8373 3-25-6-11 Autos FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CARS ORunning or not!* NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS Over 10 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS Buy*Sell*Trade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-20-71-12 **FAST CASH PAID** For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES Running or Not 1990 & up only Call Ray 352-284-8619 4-20-71-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 www.selectmotorcar.us 4-20-71-12 Best Cars e Lowest Prices www.39thaveimports.com 4-20-71-1212 *HEADLINERS SAGGING?* **Power windows don't work?** On site available Call Steve 338-5142. 4-20-71-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call now 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES We finance anyone! $2000 discount off finance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock. Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus + 30 day warranty eng & trans. No credit check. Cali 338-1999 4-20-63-12 '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-1i50 $2499 '93 Chrysler New Yorker $1999 (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 96 HONDA CIVIC 2door 5 spd, Vtech, 93K miles, cold AC, all power. $4500. 262-3989 3-22-10-12 $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! Classifieds. Continued on next page.

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18, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 Autos.,LHelpIWantedpW Help Wanted He lWa nd 1976 F250 4X4, 4 spd, 36" tires, FE, BBK, Dana 44/60, blue, new starter, alternator, exhaust & pwr steering pump. $3000 060. Call 35-359-7716 3-22-10-12 1974 4WD K5 Blazer. 1 owner, new motor, new tires, new brakes, 6" suspension lift, 35" super swampers, A/C, CD, convertible, carpet, $4250 OBO Call 321-298-2457 318-5-12 1999 GMC Sonoma -pewter color, regular cab / great truck, great gas mileage Asking U000 OBO/NEG Matt 386-212-7277 3-21-5-12 1999 TOYOTA 4Runner, excellent condition, power everything, 98k miles, AC, cruise, Michelin LTX.MS tires, dark green, must sell, $9500 OBO, 352-284-4919 3-22-5-12 1986 VOLVO 740 GLE Sedan. Good condition, 175k mi, $1000. 392-3131, 373-0407 3-22-4-12 1990 DODGE SPIRIT Gold, 4 dr, automatic, all power, A/C, 100k. $2000OBO 352-378-0329 3-23-5-12 HONDA CIVIC EX 2002 2 dr, auto, gold, sunroof, 42k mi, Keyless entry. Excel cond. $12,800 OBO. 352-214-1079.386-4622907, ophang@hotmail.com 3-23-5-12 PERFECT CONDITION 90k miles Mitsubishi Eclipse '93. $4000 negotiable. Don't miss this opportunity. Green, Sony CD player radio. Call 352-328-5894 3-24-5-12 M Wanted LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: GOLD, DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13 On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @ Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St. Augustbue Catholic Church. For more info call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area. 3-31-92-13 Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal information or arranging meetings 0 the independent florida alligator ADVERTISING SECRETARY Enthusiastic, positive attitude, detail oriented, organized individual needed to coordinate daily office procedures. Must work well under pressure meeting daily deadlines. Possess excellent customer service skills. Duties include some procedural training with a constantly changing student sales staff. Modest salary, good benifits, and excellent working environment. With resume, send cover letter that must include salary requirements for you to be considered for an interview. Send to Assistant General Manager, The Independent Florida Alligator, POB 14257, Gainesville, FL, 32604. No phone calls pkose. EOE. the independent florida alligator Microsoft Access Database Programmer Must be highly proficient in database conversion (version 2.0 to 2000), Visual Basic coding, troubleshooting, all aspects of datr-yse creation -releationships, forms, reports, queries, security. Short-term initial work; future work possible. Please email resume to smckearnan@alligator.org. No phone calls please. EOE 0 the independent florida alligator Evening Newpaper Production Applications are now being accepted for editorial production at the Independent Florida Alligator. Applicants should be available two to three nights a week between 6:00 pm and 1 am, Sunday through Thursday. Production duties include layout and design. Experiencd is preferred on software applications, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. A one-year commitment is expected. Please include references and availability on application. All previous applicants are encouraged to reapply. Fill out application at the front desk of the Alligator, 1105 W. University Ave. between 6am and 4pm, M-F. Ask for the production application. Equal Opportunity Employer. LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving record, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech-looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95% pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call nowl 420-71-14 Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/ Sales and IT needed for various positions. Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join our team! Learn more at, www.gleim.com/ employment 4-20-68-14 University of Florida Survey Research Center 392-2908 ext. 105 $7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training Nights + Weekends Telephone Interviewing NO SALES Must work summer breaks. 408 W. University Ave Suite #106 4-20-71-14 $$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$ For gently used brand name Clothing/accessories & furniture $Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appf necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 420-71-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 3782442 or come in and fill out an application @ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14 BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14 SECRET SHOPPERS Needed for evaluations of Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters Flexible Hours, E-mail required Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254 4-20-71-14 AUDITORS for local growing inventory service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call 352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com 4-20-83-14 Mortgage lender has sales positions avail for college sudents seeking prof work exp. $8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20-70-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 2-28-38-14 DOMINO'S PIZZA World's largest pizza delivery company now hiring Delivery Drivers Pizza makers Phone order takers $9 -$14/hr All you need is a reliable car & a very positive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's locations in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Attention Smokers! Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to participate in a study on decision making & smoking. If interested come to the psychology bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297 4-20-63-14 DRIVERS NEEDED gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 3-25-45-14 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Gatorfood.comn is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowledge, customer svc. exp helpful. Room for advancement For more info: David 379-3663 3-25-45-14 CASH Tired of sifting around i/out it? Sit here & make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF students to revise 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 Finance company needing office assistant & collections associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 5-19-63-14 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, enthusiastic, fun people. Customer service nap helpful. For more info call David 379-3663 3-25-34-14 GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com 3-25-40-14 LEARN how you can EARN $100K + per year P/T. Training Provided. 800-631-8230 3-21-30-14 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 year2minimum. Contact alallen@ufl.edu 4-20-42-14 Positions available for full or part time in sales. Gator Mania in Oaks Mall. Call 3317353 or 331-1831 3-18-17-14 PROGRAMMER Internship C++ and GOP experience required. Installshield, Palm and PocketPC knowledge desired. email: jobs@usbmis.com 3-24-20-14 MARKETING ASSISTANT Internship Gain experience in the medical publishing field. Computer, telephone and Internet research skills req. emailjobs@usbmis.com 3-2420-14 ENTRY LEVEL TECH. SUPPORT Strong verbal/written communication, and computer proficiency required. Flex sched. Will train. $6-7/Hr PUFt jobs@usbmis.com 3-24-20-14 EARN $60 THIS WEEK! Donate Plasma & Save a Life $$$$$$$$$$$$ Best part-time job you'll ever have. NEW DONORS Bring this Ad and Earn an Extra $5 on Your 2nd Donation. DCI Biologicals 150 NW 6th St. 352-378-9204 4-20-40-14 Web Programmer -asp, asp.net, vb script, c#, SQL knowledge. E-mail resume to jobs@352media.com 4-20-43-14 *DANCERS NEEDED* Private dance co. Great for students. Great pay, fast cash & flexible hours. Call to start today! 378-3312 3-29-10-14 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP NEEDED University Air Center is looking for an outgoing individual w/good organization skills. No exp needed. Come see us at 4701 NE 40th Terr off Waldo Rd. PT positions avail. 3-18-11-14 MONEY MOTIVATED? Earn up to $117,500 in bonuses in 2005! Must have positive attitude and be success driven. Call 1-877-656-3344 for appt. 3-3120-14 PT CLEANING SERVICE Great for college students. Flexible hours. Excellent pay. No exp nec. 378-8252 3-1810-14 ATTN: ART STUDENTS Illustrator needed for children's book. Cute nocturnal animals. Contact Samantha 352283-9696 3-18-10-14 MAUI TERIYAKI Now hiring PT/FT COOKS & CASHIERS. Apply in person. Tower Rd & 13th St locations. 3-18-10-14 NEED CASH? Excellent starting pay. Work around classes. Resume builder. Start immed. All ages 18+. Cond Apply. Call now! 335-1422 3-21-10-14 *SUMMER WORK* College Credit Possible $672/n.k 888-362-2635 ext 251 for more info. 4-2032-14 PART TIME WORK 30 openings! Great payl Flexschedules. Sales/Svc, all ages 18+. Conditions Apply 335-1422. Earnparttime.com 3-21-10-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4 Mon-Fri, Calico Jack's. 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Creekside Mall. 3-22-10-14 SAT/ACT tutor to help develop on-line study program. Contact 352-375-0772 Ext 122 or forward resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 4-5-20-14 PT/FT LANDSCAPERS WANTED Valid drivers license a must. 352-222-1904 3-22-10-14 Software Tester LifeSouth Community Blood Centers seeks a Software Tester to execute test cases, assist with or prepare test plans and scripts, and other testing duties. Must demonstrate a stong work ethic including attendance and productivity above average. Minimum 2+ years of experience in software testing/programming and AA degree in computer science required. Familiar with PL/SQL and C/C++. Blood banking experience desired. Submit resume via email to bsmasingil@lifesouth.org EOE/DFWP 3-22-10-14 Bright, enthusiastic, industrious workers wanted for toy/gift store. FT/PT. Must be able to work weekends, breaks and holidays. Stop by for an application @ 1510 NW 13th St. 3-28-14-14 WANTED: PT barn help in exchange for living accomodations. Exp needed. Micanopy area Silber Ridge Stables 352-361-1454 3-22-10-14 Call center needs telephone agents for all shifts 24 hours 1830 NE 2nd St. Apply in person 3-12-4-14 Be a Nanny for a Loving family FT/PT/Occasional, Great Money Experience Reccomended mail to: lindsay@heavenly-helpers.com (352) 332-1234/(866) 422-6550 4-20-30-14 Nurse/Medical assistant for busy Dermatology office. Ideal position for health related major. Full time position 32-36 hrs/ wk, Minimum 1 yr commitment. Experience preferred but' willing to train motivated person. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to 352332-2966 3-23-10-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (full day avilablity) and line workers. (AM 8:30 -1 & PM 12 -6 shifts available) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great woork environments. Apply in person. 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 3-31-16-14 TUTORS NEEDED Apply at www.tutortolearn.com Top payl 3-23-5-14 Nanny Wanted for 2-3 mornings per week for toddler & infant. Must be reliable, fun, energetic, & avail summer C. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Please call Bridget 373-0372 3-24-10-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes. FT/PT. No experience necessary. For more info call 386-462-9301 3-25-10-14 FT toddler teacher wanted 8:30 -5:30 M-F. 2 year 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. 3-25-10-14 Security Staff Needed Now! $6.00/hr now -$6.75/hrsummer Help residence halls be safe. Info and applications available at housing office near Beaty. 392-2161 x 10125 for more info. 3-25-9-14 CERTIFIED LIFEGUARDS: May -Sept. Experience Preferred. Apply in person Tues -Fri 2-4pm. Gainesville Country Club. 7300 SW 35th Way. 3-21-5-14 $GET PAID TO SHOP$ Mystery Shoppers needed inmmediately in your local area, as seen on TV. Make $, flexible hours, complete training. Internet access required. Call 888-850-1024 3-18-4-14 SERVERS & HOSTS. Experienced & friendly. Apply in person between 2 & 5 pm. NAPOLATANO'S 606 NW 75th St. 328-5-14 TOP PAY GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT Pizza -Salad & Sandwich Artists needed. Blue Highway -Micanopy 352-466-0062 3-21-5-14 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" -r

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 E ALLIGATOR,11 Help Wanted Help Wanted Hep ted anted anted Help Wanted All Levels Tutor Wanted Use your time wisely Good Pay, Flexible Hours Sell your knowledge! www.GainesvilleTutor.com 3-21-5-14 Microsoft Notwork Administrator IIS and SQL2000 exper. Helpful Will train the right person. FAX 815-301-8667 Email: careers@bytheplanet.com 3-21-5-14 CAMP COUNSELORS -Gain valuable experience while having the summer of a lifetime. Counselors, needed for Outdoor Adventure, Arts, Aquatics & more in the Pocono Mtns of Pennsylvania. Apply on line @ www.pineforestcamp.com 4-20-26-14 SUMMER WORK EARN $7500-$8500 (May 2 -Aug 19) School Furniture Installers. $9/Hr F/T45-55 hrs/wk. Out of town travel M-F. All travel expenses paid. All training and equipment provided. Call immediately to secure a spot for this year! Contact Jimmy at 373-7516 (DFWP) 3-29-10-14 PINK EYE? Participate in a study to treat conjunctivitis. Qualified participants will get free evaluation, medication & be reimbursed for their time. Call Dr. Levy @ 331-2020 immediately. 4-20-26-14 CL *0 40 *0 (1) cl) I I Trainee needed for busy espresso bar across from Oaks Mall. Good pay, excellent skills taught. Email contact info, work references w/dates & contacts to: tendoug@atlantic.net. Grad student (or similarly flexible schedule) preferred. 3-18-3-14 SWEET JOB!! Thornebrook Chocolates is hiring sales assts, PT/FT. Only responsible, hard-working, people-friendly, people need apply. No calls please. Apply in person @ 2441 NW 43rd St. Suite 11B 3-22-5-14 NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER Live-in PT for 7 mo-old baby. Must have transportation & references. Call 386-462-7343 3-22-5-14 EBAY POWER SELLER WANTED 8 hrs daily. $1000-$2000/mo. Resume to behrus3000@hotmail.com. Need perfect ebay selling experience. 514-7773 4-515-14 PT, FLEXIBLE HOURS Supervisor and warehouse staff. Please call 375-4683 x 6500 3-22-5-14 Needed imm, child care for church nursery, 18-23 hrs/wk, eves, summer position, may become perm, responsible Christian, exp, ref, background check req'd. 333-7700 x 142 3-23-5-14 Information technology position available. Some experience required. For more information, contact bbiit@bbi-cm.com with resume. 3-23-5-14 :Z ) 01 m 0 Z % E El 0~ Customer Service rep wanted. MS Office Experience required. Permanent Full-Time Position. Contact: Jackson Industries, 4001 Newberry Rd, E4, Gvl or info@jacksonllc.com 5-24-30-14 02BKIDS searching for dance team, gymnastic & pre-school teachers leads w/CDA, as well as housekeepers for all locations. FT/ PT positions avail. Apply within. 4-6-15-14 Why travel to Tampa or Orlando for a fjob when great career opportunities exist right around the corner at On Top of the World Communites OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST High-energy, multi-talented, createive professional w/ copywriting exp & proven results. 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Morning & afternoon weekday shifts available. Call Tim @ 352-332-4577 3-22-3-14 Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch Hand-lettering, Pt a few hrs/wk. Close to UF. Short resume $6.50/hr starts summer term. Reply P 0 Box 286 Gainesville, FL 32602 3-31-10-14 Helper, yardwork, painting, cleaning. A few hrs per week. Close to UF. Start summer term. $6.00 per hr to start. Reply to P 0 Box 286, Gainesvile, FL 32602 3-25-6-14 spend y'nu 6.'mmAr making a dWifrnc, in the lives of underprivileged boys and girls ages 10-15. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Camping Services is hiring full-time and temporary staff for summer camp and mobile day camp programs. Activities include canoeing, arts & crafts, bikes, horseback riding, archery, team sports, high and low ropes course. and skits. Employment dates May 21 -August 5. Pre-camp training includes First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, and NCI. We will be at UF conducting interviews on March 8, 30 and April 11th. Call Mike Brannan at 352447-2259 for more information. EOE/DFWP 4-20-24-14 The Florida Book Store is currently hiring temporary textbook staff. Apply in person at 1614 W. University Avenue. Complete an application, and ask for Mike. Applications will be accepted between 11am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please do not drop off applications during the weekends or times not specified. Equal Opportunity Empoloyer 3-25-6-14 DriverCOVENANT TRANSPORT. Excellent Pay & Benefits for Experienced Drivers, 0/0, Solos, Teams & Graduate Students. Bonuses Paid Weekly. Equal Opportunity Employer.(888)MORE PAY (888-667-3729). 3-18-1-14 DriversOwner Ops & Co. Drivers Needed Now! Run SE Only or SE, Mid-Atl, MW Regional, 0/0's -No Forced Dispatch, Good Pay plus Fuel (866)250-4292. 3-18-1-14 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PT/FT no exp necessary $50 Cash hiring bonus Guaranteed in writing (888)318-1638 ext 107 www.USMailingGroup.com. 3-18-1-14 POSTAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE!! Federal, State, Local. $14.00-$48.00+hr. No Experience necessary. 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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 M ALLIGATOR, 21 Coach says players are 'starving' to win, though some still lack dedication FOOT from page 24 Siler just wants as little resistance as possible."When there is change, you would think everybody would resist, but he has the same goals as us, he said. "He wants to win and we want to win. Why resist?" third year in the same offense, it'd be bang, you're into the full offense." Meyer said he was pleased overMeyer said it would take about all with the Gators' intensity and atfive practices to install the new oftitude on the first day. fense. "I. wish we were a little further "All these people coming out ahead," Meyer said. "If this was our here waiting to see a good offense, you ain't going to see one for we have a winner and a loser," awhile," he said. Meyer said. "Offense either wins or But Meyer said that would loses and the defense either wins or change pretty soon. loses. I want to see who competes, "You'll see the intensity rewho finishes. There's been a* issue ally pick up on Wednesdays and about finishing around here, and I Saturdays because that's when want to see who's going to finish." Peck:-USF capitalized on mistakes WOMEN'S from page 24 six seconds left. Her pass to Tashia Morehead crossed the half-court line, and the backcourt violation sealed USF's win. "It was a play to come down across halfcourt and down; there would have been some screens to get some three looks," Peck said of the play. "But they were able to trap us by the time we got to half-court." Struggle as they did late, UF never let up. Peck said she was proud of her players and that they did everything asked of them. One such player was junior forward Brittany Davis, who was all over the court. The player who seems to have taken over most of the responsibilities left by suspended junior Bernice Mosby, Davis had eight points and eight rebotuds in a team-leading 34 minutes. No other player played more than 26. Davis said that despite all the turbulence of this season, this was a close-knit group that now must adjust for next season. "We just got to get back at it, be just as close as we were this year," Davis said. "And just be able to teach the incoming freshman how close we need to be.and how we need to get things done to get to the postseason." Peck thanked her three seniors for "jumping in with both feet" when she first became coach three seasons ago. Gregory finished with six points, Morehead had 11 and seven boards, and Williams also had 11 points to complete her best season at UF. Peck said it although the team's plans for the near future are not currently set, there is one guarantee for Friday. "The one thing that, we will do for sure tomorrow is work." SHAF from page 24 window of opportunity to capture his first national championship is closing. North Carolina's Roy Williams: He has themost talented team in the tournament, he was brought in two years ago strictly to win championships and he still must fight the stigma as the coach with the most tournament wins without a championship. Illinois' Bruce Weber: His team was ranked No. 1 throughout most of the year and is the No. 1 overall seed, he flirted with an undefeated season and he has no idea what his team will look like at the start of next season. And while I understand the arguments for these great coaches, I say Donovan is facing the most pressure. His team is also stacked with upper-class talent with the makeup of next year's squad in serious question. Perhaps no one's coaching stock has fallen more in the last five years (ok, except maybe Dave Bliss). And another early exit would certainly get Gator Nation rumbling. A rut to the Final Four might not be what he needs to silence the critics, but if Donovan doesn't reach the Sweet 16 he will continue to face questions about what happened to the up-and-comer the country fell in love with just five years ago. 75 WintErs 1315 S. Main St. $ E' r /VFa1 HL 1i I CT 14 P ri l J i I H HU rh Mlj i EAEt FR I A alligiiiior C'iFE T lJ t-_ F ~ c Pv Fgfi, Happy Hour 4pm-9pm $4 Pitchers -$100 Drafts FRI: $2 Pitchers -Live Acoustic Music SA : $1 Drafts -$1 Wells 1728 W. University Ave. -377-7333 WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE? Get a Loyola MBA in 15 months and jump-start your career! Consider the value that an MBA degree can add to your career -the credibility it provides, the doors of opportunity it opens, and the dramatic increase in your earning potential. In just 15 mioths you can'have an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans that will get you exactly where you need to go. Open 377-3117 Mon-Sat 3739 W Univ. Ave Across from 1 0-8 Royal Park Sun ay Cmnemaa NOW OPEN START AT THE NATION'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT COLLEGE NEWSPAPER: Wherever you go after college, experience is the edge you'll need to find a job. Start your career now by getting the experience. allig'i.Or F T H E R&&K T AT10 A/ IN1 THE) UkIDP Tonight.

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22, ALLIGATOR M FRDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 BASEBALL Gators begin conference play E UF WILL HEAD TO OXFORD, MISS. FOR A THREE-GAME SERIES AGAINST MISSISSIPPI. By TIM CASEY Alligator Writer tcasey@alligator.org After playing 19 games at home to begin the season, the No. 6-ranked UF baseball team will play in Oxford, Miss. for tordght's Southeastern Conference opener. Part of the Gators' contingent that will take the field this weekend is pitcher Alan Horne, who pitched for No. 14ranked Mississippi in the 2002 and 2003 seasons. A tom ligament in his right elbow while throwing a curve ball in 2003 dealt a curve to the former first-rotmd draft selection. "I had it torn the weekend before conference play began my sophomore year," Home said. "I just barely got a medical redshirt, since you can't play past the half-way point of the season." Home (1-1, 4.87 ERA) transferred to UF in January after recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2003. He pitched at Chipola Junior College and in the Cape Cod league in 2004 as part of his recovery. "The rehab is long and strenuous," Horne said. "The first time I threw a curve ball since then, and my arm didn't pop, I knew it was ok to pitch again." Home was selected 27th overall by the Cleveland Indians in the 2001 draft. He turned down a $1.6 million offer, opting to pitch at Mississippi and improve his position in the draft. Ten years piior to Home, 2004 World Series MVP Manny Ramirez was also a first-round draft pick for Cleveland in the 1991 draft. Home was chosen by the Anaheim Angels in the 30th round of the 2004 draft, but opted for a chance to showcase his talent at UE Horne chose UF after pitching coach Ross Jones watched him in the Cape Cod league, saying they started on a good relationship. While Jones was scouting the prized pitcher, Horne was doing research of his own. Often plagued with injury, Home studied the pitch counts of starting pitchers under Jones and head coach Pat McMahon. When Home saw that UF's pitchers were healthy and throwing complete games in the last month of the season, he was sold. "To be throwing well late in the year, I thought they must be doing something right,"' Home said. Home struggled in his first year out of high school, after being drafted in the same class as current major leaguers Mark Prior, Mark Teixiera, Dewon Brazelton, Joe Mauer, Noah Lowry and Bobby Crosby. Home did not start until midway through his freshman year due to another injury. "My first start came against Florida my freshman year," Home said. "I didn't pitch much non-conference. I was hurt the whole time I was there." "I had a stress fracture in my lower back from the fall and had to wear a back brace and sit out," Home said. "It wasn't pretty that first start, they got me pretty good." McMahon is excited for conference play to begin. The question looming this weekend is how Home will perform against his former teammates. "That's a maturity level that each individual has to handle," McMahon said. "That in essence becomes a challenge for him, to stay within himself and pitch and not just throw." McMahon said Home has fit in well with his new teammates since joining the team in January. By BRIAN STEELE Alligator Writer Unfortunately for the Gators, two seconds don't add up to a first, at least not yet. In Thursday's opening day of the 2005 NCAA Championships, the UF women's swim team finished with two second place finishes and is currently in fifth place with 96 points. The 400-yard medley relay team, consisting of senior Maureen Farrell, junior Vipa Bernhardt, sophomore Candace Weiman and freshman Caroline Burckle, set the pool record k, X5erainD in the preliminaries that morning with a first place finish, the team didn't hold that record for long as Georgia broke it later in the day. Coach Gregg Troy still feels good about the Gators' chances, but knows that second place finishes will not add up to UF winning its first Ty national championship in almost 25 years. "We swam well, but I feel there are a couple of spots where we could've been better," Troy said. "Our medley race was a close one. We let a few points slip away. We have to be a little bit better." The 400-medley relay was not the only close race of the night. After coming out in the conference meet, freshmen Caroline Burckle wasn't able to come out on top, but still maintained an impressive composure for a freshman, coming in second in the 500 freestyle. "Overall, it was a pretty good swim," Burckle said. "I felt like I gave it my all, but in my mind I still wanted to swim faster. It was a good race and I was happy with how I did. .I -., Saturday, March l9 ,I1:"30 o rn -3: -armn I Carnival Games, Inflatabis, Food, MAU-, Muslc, Rork Wal and Iface PaFnting WWW.WESTENDGOLF.COM Golf Lessons 6-7 pm let's Do It 'Witti the Lights On! March Madness All Month Come Play at Night 7 Days a Week Golf Lessons For All Ages $17.00 I SPECIAL I Cart & Green Fee Per 18 holes I (per person) Starting April Golf Lessons $69 FOR SIX 2 HOUR LESSONS Golf Club Callaway, Taylor made, Ping. Maznno, Wilson & Titleist, Cleveland 3 Miles West of i-75 (Exit 76 on SR 26) 332-2721 Opn 7Daysawe ,k7 aill12.minigha Rol LS1LNS a G RL I LESSONS! GOLF LESSOS GSLF LESSON Softball hits SEC schedule By WILLIS JACOBSON Alligator Writer The primary goal for the No. 16 UF softball team (21-6) this weekend will be to jump out to a quick start in Southeastern Conference play Not coincidentally, one of the team's hottest players is an expert on the subject. As UF prepares to enter its SEC schedule this weekend with a trio of games against Arkansas (10-19, 0-6), sophomore leadoff hitter Shelley Stevens is in a groove of her own. Leading the team with a .351 batting average and second in steals, Stevens is confident that she and her teammates are ready to make a run in the conference. "We're really emphasizing going in there and taking three from them and nof taking any mercy on them," Stevens said. Although the Razorbacks are on an eight-game losing streak, with six of those losses coming in SEC play, and have given up a combined 36 runs in their last four games, Coach Karen Johns says it won't be a cakewalk for the Gators. "They're obviously going to be pumped up to try and win a game," Johns said, noting that the Razorbacks have great team speed and power. "They need to win to stay in the race to get to the [conference] tournament, and we'll be playing at their place, so we're going to have to match the emotional level that they'll be at." Having said that, Johns is confident that the Razorbacks' penchant for giving up runs is something that the Gators will capitalize on. "Hopefully that'll be something that we can take advantage of," she said. Stevens is definitely excited about the chance to light up the scoreboard. "I think it'll be fun," Stevens said. "I can't wait to see what [Lindsey] Cameron and the big kids come out and do with us little kids getting on for them." Winning SEC games will be especially imperative for the team's seniors, who have yet to fulfill their goal of a championship. "Coming in, you definitely want to win the conference championship," said senior captain Mandy Schuerman. "And seeing as it's my last year and we haven't done it yet, it's really important." 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FRIDAY, MARClH 18,2005 Uil IfAtDT 23 GYMNASTICS UF honors graduatinggymnasts on Senior Night By DAN TREAT Alligator Writer dtreat@alligator.org A team that deflects individual attention will step back and honor four of its own Friday night, The No. 6 Gators gymnastics team will take on Pittsburgh and Yale tonight at the O'Connell Center, but most of the attention will be focused on four departing seniors. Erinn Dooley, Orley Szmuch, Kimberly Schatz andKristen Stucky will be honored at the end of the meet. "My family is in town, my old coach is here, and it's nice to have that support," Szmuch said. "That's just going to be some added emotional feelings, for sure." Dooley, Szmuch and Stucky have a combined total of 11 All-America "My family is in old coach is he nice to have tha honors, and Stucky is to ever score a 10c beam. .Stucky was plar n town, my ing back for her senior season, but retired from gymnastics after underre, and it's going an eighth knee surgery after at support." she tore her anterior cruciate ligaOrley Szmuch ment at the Southeastern Conference UF gymnast Championships in 2004. The injury affliction has become common among this group late s the only Gator in their careers. Dooley has been on the balance limited by a stress fracture in her left foot her entire senior year, and ning on comSzmuch re-injured her right ankle in February after rehabbing for over seven months in the off-season. Faehn is grateful for the contributions that these four have made to her program. -"It'll obviously be so difficult to lose our seniors that have done so much for the program for so many years," Faehn said. "They've been almost like mothers to the team, and they each have different roles, but it's going to be hard." Tired golfer to play two rounds on first day of tourney N BOTH THE WOMEN'S AND -MEN'S TENNIS TEAMS PLAY THIS WEEKEND. Win or lose, one UF team will escape March Madness this weekend. The UF men's golf tean' completes a stretch of 108 holes over ten days on Sunday at the Schenkel E-Z-GO Invitational in Statesboro, Ga. The Gators took third in last week's Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship in Las Vegas, Nev., and returned home Monday morning just a bit weary, junior Matt ~ Every said. "I'vebeen pretty tired," Every said. "I know the rest of the guys are too. Hopefully, we'll all get to bed early, but I doubt it though." Hitting the snooze could cost UF, ranked No. 7 according to Golfweek, its third victory of th'e spring. A grueling start on Saturday with 36 holes might deter the Gators from repeating as champions in the event hosted by Georgia Southern. Nobody knows that better than Every, who captured the Schenkel individual title in 2004, rallying from six shots back on the final day. "It kind of weeds out the bad players and lets the good players rise to the top," said Every of the two rounds in one day fonnat. Though Every continues to recover, Coach Buddy Alexander believes all five of his golfers will be ready to play tomorrow. "[They] got a little jet lag coming back from Vegas," Alexander said. "But these guys are young, strong and sturdy and it'll be alright." Another first-class field awaits the Gators at the Schenkel, including No. 3 Georgia and No. 8 Southern California. "This field is awesome, but it's not quite as good as Vegas," Alexander said. "But that doesn't mean that we have a better chance to win. There are enough good teams at the Schenkel that you're going to have to play well to win." Coming off a stellar individual fifth place in Las Vegas, Every expects another strong performance over the next two days. "I played two good rounds in Vegas, started putting it well," he said. "The field's not going to be as strong as Vegas, soI like my chances." Redshirt senior Richard Treis feels the same, even though his worst finish of the spring, a tie for 25th, came at Las Vegas. "I think we'll be fine by Saturday," Treis said. "We've been going so long already this season and as long as you keep going continuously, you're fine. It's almost worse when you take long breaks and suddenly you have to start off with 36 holes." If that's the case, then Treis may not want to look ahead on the schedule. After a couple weeks to catch up on shuteye, UF returns to action April 4 with 36 holes at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate. -NICK ZACCARDI With a 4-0 Southeastern Conferencerecord, the No. 8 UF men's tennis team takes a break from league play this weekend in hopes to improve its overall record of 9-4 in back-to-back matches against Conference USA teams. Today at 2p.m. UF hosts 33rd-ranked Texas Christian, currently 5-5 overall. Coach Andy Jackson said the focus of the weekend is to maintain momentum while improving and picking' up two more victories. TCU narrowly missed out on a win against fourth-ranked Duke on Wednesday, 4-3, which shows the team's capabilities. I don't think we need easy.matches, where there is a huge gap in the talent, m order for us to get better," Jackson said. "TCU is going to be a good match Jackson for us in that way; they're capable of beating anyone in the top ten. We're expecting to be severely tested, but the more matches we play like this, the better we get Following the match against the Horned Frogs, the Gators will take on the South Florida Bulls on Saturday afternoon. "It's a little unusual for us to play backto-back days but in the NCAA, you play back-to back matches," Jackson said. "We're looking at this weekend as preparation for understanding what is going happen in the regionals." While the Gators have not given the match against the No. 72 Bulls too much thought since they must first face the Horned Frogs, Jackson said the that USF has been know to push them. In the last four meetings with USF, three have ended in 4-3 victories. -NATASHA WEINSTEIN Last weekend went about as bad as it could have for the UF women's tennis team. The No. 2 Gators lost for the first time this season, falling 4-3 to No. 5 Vanderbilt last Friday, ending an impressive run for the Gators. UF's last regular season loss was on March 16, 2003. And to make it worse, the Gators were defeated again on Sunday, falling to No. 6 Kentucky 5-2. The loss marked the first time the Gators have lost consecutive regular season matches since the 1985-86 season. The dual-match play kicks off on Sunday March 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ring Tennis Pavilion against Thornqvist's alma mater, UNC, and he wasn't shy to say he's excited to take on his former school. "I want to kick their butt," Thornqvist said. 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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligatorSports.org -s 7show tit s n ce fter'regime change UF STARTED ITS SPRING RACTICES ON THURSDAY. By IAN FISHER Alligator Staff Writer ifisser@aligator.org On Urban Meyer's first spring :actice with the UF football team, iere were many noticeable differtces from the Ron Zook era. Fans were allowed to sit down again after Zook declared the practice field a "Work Area" and made them stand. Under Zook, all the players ore jerseys with the word leyer "team" where heir names should've been. But inebacker Brandon Siler refused to peculate on how different spring >ractice is than it was with Zook. "I'm not going to compare the wo, but we had a lot of intensity," aid Siler, who Meyer described as is favorite player. "[Meyer] makes lot of things competitive; you don't ven realize you're working as hard .s you are." The individual names on jerseys iave returned under Meyer, but Siler said the team has really come together during the off-season. And it has shown, as there has been very little resistance to the new coaching regime, according to players and Meyer. Meyer isn't surprised that players have bought into his system, despite encountering some resistance at his previous schools. "I think we have good, young guys here," Meyer said. "I don't think we have bad people. I also think they want to win; they're starving. They're tired of hearing other stuff. When you come to Florida, you come to win SEC championship. The feeling I get is that they'll do almost anything to get that done. That's why they came here. If you don't want to do that, you certainly shouldn't come to this school." But everything hasn't been perfect. Meyer said he's not sure about some players' dedication. "There's a few guys -still I question whether they want to win a championship," Meyer said. "Those kind of guys won't be here long." Meyer wasn't joking, as he threatened one unknown player on the first day of practice. "I don't even know who you are," Meyer yelled, "but if you run like that again, you're off the team." SEE FOOT, PAGE 21 Matt Marriott / Alligator Staff Linebacker Brandon Siler said he doesn't understand why anyone on the team would resist the coaching change. Coach Urban Meyer said Siler is his favorite player. By MICHAEL MAURINO Alligator Writer mmaurino@aIligator.org TAMPA -Turn out the lights. The party is over. The UF women's basketball team was defeated by South Florida 61-56 in the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament Thursday night. UF (14-15, 5-9 Southeastern Conference) had chances late, but as the .Gators have done in too many games this season, they let a second-half lead slip away Coach Carolyn Peck said this game was not like others where UP played well for 35 of 40 minutes. "Basketball is a game of who makes the fewest mistakes," she said, and USF (21-10, 9-5 Conference USA) happened to be the one who capitalized on them. "South Florida was able to get some shots to fall in the second half, and we didn't," she said. "We even created a lot of chaos defensively All nine players in uniform busted their tail."' With less than nine minutes left in the second half, the Gators seemed to have control with a 53-46 lead. But USF charged back, shooting 44 percent in the second frame. "Basketball is a game of who makes the fewest mistakes." Carolyn Peck UF women's basketball coach With the Bulls leading 56-54 inside of four minutes, UF's three seniors all stepped to the forefront. Tamia Williams tied the game, 56-56, at the 3:35 mark. Then, with 21 seconds left and a two-point deficit, Tishona Gregory's attempt at a tie was no good. After USF made one free throw on the following foul, Gregory was in trouble at half-court with SEE WOMEN'S, PAGE 21 Donovan under pressure he finished cutting down what was left of the net after he and his team claimed the first Southeastern Conference tournament title in school history, I wonder what UF coach Billy Donovan was thinking. Sur ely, there were flashbacks to the 2000 Brian Shaffer national Shaf At Home runner-up bshaffer@alligator.org team and how close he came to the national championship. On that night, Donovan had the college basketball world eating out of the palm of his hand. He was young, good looking, charismatic and the next hot coaching phenomenon. But that was five years ago. It may as well be another lifetime ago. Since then, UF has suffered through a highly publicized stretch of early-round exits. Second round, first round, second round and first round if you're scoring at home. While the "expert" talking heads vary slightly on how they think UF will do in this tournament, the vast majority of them expect another Gators disappointment. One went so far as to call Billy's boys a joke. Ouch. I hear your argument -peaking at the right time, one of the hottest teams in the tournament, took down Kentucky twice in a week -but the facts are the facts. Typically, I subscribe to the idea that history is just one damned thing after another, but this is more like a disturbing trend. A lot of the talk going into this tournament has swirled around which coach is under the most pressure. And here are the major candidates: Oklahoma State's Eddie Sutton: He is almost 70 years old, his team is loaded with senior talent and his SEE SHAF, PAGE 21 ICAA Men's Basketball /isconsin-Milwaukee 83 labama 73 labama-Birmingham 82 ouisiana State 68 N Log on to alligatorSports.org for a complete breakdown of the UF-Ohio basketball game. Also, be sure to check out extended versions of the stories in the roundup on page 23. I 1949: Bob Adams throws the first no-hitter for the UF baseball team even though the game was only seven innings long. The Gators went on to win 6-0 but finished the season 10-14. *NCAA Men's Basketball: Ohio vs. UF CBS, 12 p.m. *NCAA Men's Basketball : Mississippi State vs. Stanford CBS, 9:30 p.m. Women's baskcetbaf finished I

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Ro~ad to the Final Four CoverArt Andy Marlette Alligator, Friday, March 18, 2005 OU 'C,6. n ls e Gators prep for Lee's /ast dance By BRYAN APP boding a seven-gpm n nin g streak, I Alligator Staff Writer eluding four consecutive wins against NCA bapp@alligator.org T n em To r e s edabSCTournament tit As his bubbly teammates bounced around the Gators' locker room, David Lee just wanted to go home. Some sang, while others danced in celebration of UF's first-ever Southeastern Conference championship. Lee wanted to march to the Arch. While still relishing in UF's conquest of Atlanta, Lee thought about expanding the Gatos' empire to the Gateway to the West. "St Louis would be tremendous," Lee said. Tremendous not just because only four teams survive the postseason to converge in the city for the national title. But tremendous because, if he's focused and'a little lucky, the final destination of his long UF journey could be the very city from which he came to Gainesville nearly four years ago. Sound like a movie script? "There could be a plot there," Lee said with a grin, standing in the comer of a Georgia Dome locker room on Sunday. Perhaps it goes something like tls: during his homeward quest, Lee flexes his senior leadership to provide his Gators with the brain, the heart and the courage to overcome four seasons of NCAA Tourney disappointment. If only it was as easy as clicking his Nikes together three times and making a wish. Sixty-four other teams are also attempting a three-week scramble to Lee's hometown, and some have already been shown the door. Today, at 12:26 p.m., the Gators will tip off their mission le run, the Gators seem determined. As does Lee. "It's going to be even more of a sense of urgency for me, because one loss and I'm done now," Lee said. "So you better believe we're going to go down swinging if we are going to go down." It's that sense of urgency from the team's lone senior that many of his teammates say is spearheading UF's recent surge. Lee has averaged 13.6 points and 12 rebounds per game during the Gators' largest winning streak of the season, culminating in a career-tying 17-rebound performance in the SEC title win agasst Kentucky But, according to his mother, Susan, the historical game wasn't even her son's favorite. "I talked to David, and he said for the team, the win on Senior Day was even more exciting because they weren't sure they could beat Kentucky," said Susan, who hasn't missed a single UF game this season. "They went into the SEC Championship firmly believing they could beat Kentucky." After UF snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Wildcats in Lee's final performance at the O'Connell Center, the Gators picked up a confidence that continued to reverberate throughout the Georgia Dome locker room. "We don't work all year to win semifinal games," Lee said. "We've worked all year to win championships." For Lee, it was four years in the making. "It hasn't been as easy or as well as I'd hoped," Lee said of his career. "It's supposed to Following an admittedly disappointing junior season, UF's David Lee has returned to the form that made him a highly decorated recruit in 2000. own Udonis Haslem. Without Haslem or the recently-departed After coming off the bench for Haslem durMatt Boesser, Lee became UF's primary post ing an All-SEC freshman season, Lee followed. player. up with a stellar sophomore year in which he After his sophomore year, Lee beefed up UF draws 'loose' Ohio team first By ANDREW ABRAMSON Alligator Staff Writer aabramson@alligator.org If you're looking for one of the most miserable postseason resumes in NCAA basketball, take a look at David Lee's NCAA experience.* 2002: Creighton's Terrell Taylor hits a 3-pointer with two tenths of a second left in double overtime to shock the Gators in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. 2003: After the NCAA committee hands UF a gift-wrapped No. 2 seed le Tampa, the Gators are blown out of the second round by No. 10 Michigan State 68-46. Anthony Roberson finishes with 0 points. 2004: A team called Manhattan crushes one-time No. 1 UF in a disturbing 75-60 loss. It's fair to say that Lee, UF's lone senior, is ready -and desperate -for a little postseason success. "It's awful because March Madness is the best postseason tournament in any sport," Lee said. "To only be a part of it for a short time, then have to sit there and watch the team that beat you play, and you're not able to be a part of it, it really hurts." UF and postseason failure have almost become synonymous terms. It got so bad in 2004 that nearly every expert predicted a Manhattan victory. But after two victories this season against Kentucky and a SEC Tournament championship, the national media and fans alike are jumping on the Golor bandwagon. And for once, it appears the Gators have put it all together just at the right time. "I think it comes back to the chemistry of this team." Lee said. "We've seen a lot

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Tournament's opening -weekend since its run, No. The road the-igly-recruited St. Louis Lee was poisedtior a Dreakout Juoryear. to the national championship game in 2000, standout would tread resembled less the superBut, as he described, it never materialized. maybe the Gators should be chanting, "There's highway of Syracuse's Carmelo Anthony and "Quite frankly, last year I thought I played ,c-,Iae loetheo ot 16 aoearod tobe more likeco nitr road of IlF's noorel." Lee said. "Isay that verhonestly" St. Louis native David Lee has become the leader of the Gators vocally and physically and has his team poised to make a ru Final Four, also in St. Louis. tainectlashes ot los youtleLui 6-toottguarc playing days. Lee's bigger body caused him to suffer from fatigue and recuring leg cramps. He felt uncomfortable and disappointed iehis performance. "I mean, basketball really is my life," Lee said. "I love the game of basketball. I love playing it. I really let myself down last year. I really was not happy." Lee averaged 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game during his junior season but didn't meet the expectations of his critics, which Coach Billy Donovan said were likelytoolhigh considering Lee's adjustment "Whenyon come in with a guy like David and his reputation, there are a lot of expectations," Donovanesaid. "People wanted so much out of David. It takes some time, maturing-wise, to understand, accept and deliver on that role. And I think David has delivered, this year, on that role." And, while he endured further criticism aboutbeinginconsistent following a 4-point, two-rebound performance at Florida State on Jan. 2, Lee became the Gators' backbone, posting 10 double-doubles in the 19 games since. He's also just one of two players that averaged a double-double in SEC play. "I think overall it's been a strange road, but I'm liking the fact that my best year has been this year," Lee said. "And I think my bestball can come this postseason." Apparently, he's not the only one. After a season-long attention drought, the Gators seem to be the hot postseason pick. ESPN's Digger Phelps even picked UF to defeat North Carolina to win the Syracuse region and beat Duke to reach the NCAA finals. "David thinks this team is very special," Susan said. "And it's exciting to know other people have figured that out." Now, if David could only figure out how to gethome. sity and instead of heading south, we rose above of all those problems and peaked at the righttime.' But will UF's sudden resurrection equalpostseasoncvictories? Not everyone is sold on the Gators. Two of ESPN.com's seven experts picked Ohio as the top upset team of the first round. Ohio, picked to finish last in the MidAmerican Conference before the season, won eight of its final nine games and shocked Buffalo by storming back from a 19-point deficit to win the MAC championship. The Bobcats -at athletic, fast-breaking team led by freshman sensation Leon Williams -are looking for a Cinderellalike runat the Gators' expense. "This time of year, Ohio University is probably very excited to be [in the Tournament]," UF coach Billy Donovan said. "Iimagine they'll come out and play loose and confident. They've got a lot of pieces to their puzzle." Don't expect to find an Ohio upset on UF guard Matt Walsh's bracket. Walsh said on his bracket -which he quickly pointed out was for entertainment purposes only -UF was crowned national champions. But Walsh hasn't forgotten the miseries from his first two seasons at UF and he is letting UF's young players know exactly what's at stake. "We'll tell these guys we're playing for the whole university, and we'don'twant an embarrassment like last year," Walsh said. "But it's not something we're going to dwell on. We're a totally different team this year than we were last year, and we have a totally different identity." From national title to Sweet 16, columnists differ on the Gators' 2005 postseason fate igger Phelps says Final Four. Andy Katz says first round exit to Ohio. Basically, nobody knows what to think of the UF erection. I think the Gators are for real and finally living up to their potential. Ohio willbe a breeze -no need for late nnute heroics and black flipshere. I'mpicking aNew Mexicoupset against Villanova and the Gators to squeak by New Mexico in a tight game. Then come the Tar Heels. I want Andrew to pick the Gators, I really do. But Abramnson I'm going with North Carolina in Drew's Control a i-point, quadruple-overtime vicaabramson@aIigator.org tory. If UF can get past the Tar Heels, they have real Final Four potential. My Final Four pick? Syracuse over North Carolina and Illinois over Wake Forest. Illinois woins a convincing chknpionship, defeating Syracuse in the Finals. f you've kept track during the last few years (and chances are you haven't, because you actually have a life,) I have consistently picked the Gators to fail to move on past the first town they play in at the NCAA TournamentWiether it's a first or second round bow-out, the result isbthe same-disappointmrnlnhelfaces of Colors lanseveryiwbere. But as you have seen these past few weeks,bthewinds of change are a-blowin'. So to keep up with the change, UF deserves an upgrade in this prediction colum. The differGregg Girvan ence this year is the Gators enter Throwing Girv Balls the Tourney hot, confident and ggrvan@amlgator.org healthyGiven the last few years of falling short, however, Im not going t o Digger PhelpshonFr-tIexpect an appearance in lice Sweet16,inottbe Fbnlouan. Can they make it to St. Louis? Maybe -they were a No. 5 seed in 2000, a No. 4 seed this year. That's why you have to watch tofind out durig the most exciting elimination tournament in sports. h, March. The best time of the year. Except for the Gators the past few years. Well, this year is different. There definitely won'tbe a first-round exit. Andy Katz is crazy for taking Ohio. This team defeated Kentucky twice ineight days; did he miss that? Villanova may be a tough secc'id-round opponent. But no problem for the Gators. Not this year. The Gators will ride their momentuminto the third round for a showdown with North Carolina. Ian Fisher UFwill once again be sweet Extra planning in the round of 16. ifisher@aIigator.org But let me repeat: North Carolina. While I do think the Tar Heels are overrated, I also think they're a better team than U. The Gators will be able to hang with Carolina for most of the game but will lose by less than 10 points. Maybe next year. on't touch Matt Walsh or you might fry. Tell Peep he's not the SEC's best player, and he'll drill a 3-ball in your eye. Try telling Dovid Lee he's soft and he'll dunk on you on one end, then rebound your misses -every one of them -on the other end. The Gators are hot. Crazy hot. Sizzling hot. If you think I'm on some bandwagon, tell that to my two colleagues who plugged their ears when I told them the Gators would meet Kentucky in the SEC Tournament final, then beat the Louis Wildcats. I told them this last Anastasis Tuesday. Louis in the Bullpen Now, in the NCAAs, it boils lanastasis@aligator.org down to this: can UF upset North Carolina? And seeing how Georgia Tech nipped the Tar Heels while shooting just 37 percent, I'd have to say yes. Look for the impossible t become possiblC: Gators over Watke Forest in the title game.

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4,TIPCFF, ALLIGATOR E FRIDAY, MARCH 18,2005 BreakIng down the br cket (1) North Carolina (27-4, 14-2 ACC): Analysts have dubbed the Tar Heels the most talented Tournament team, if not the best. Looking at their starting five, it would be difficult to disagree. From the beast that is Sean May to the terrific Raymond Felton, the lineup screams NBA. North Carolina only has two concerns: is Rashad McCants fully healthy and is chemistry a full-go? The Gators will be watching closely. (2) Connecticut (22-7, 13=3 Big East): Don't look now, but the Huskies are back. Minus college superstars Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon, UConn has won seven consecutive games, save a 67-63 conference tourney loss to Syracuse. Josh Boone and Charlie Villanueva will kill you inside. Rashad Anderson, Rudy Gay and Co. will make you pay from the perimeter. The Syracuse bracket favors a Jayhawks-Huskies Sweet 16 meeting. Don't bet against UConn. (3) Kansas (23-6, 12-4 Big 12): One man stands between Kansas and a possible Final Four return: swingman Keith Langford. Langford continues battling the flu and, more importantly, a bum left ankle. With Langford, the Jayhawks are rocking Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma State. Without him, Kansas is chalking up wins to Missouri and Oklahoma State. Keep a cautious approach when penciling in this team on the bracket. (4) Florida (23-7, 12-4 SEC): What do you do with the Gators? They haven't displayed one weakness in the past two weeks. From jaw-dropping shooting to suffocating defense to clutch play, UF has done everything you'd expect from a championship-caliber team. The scary part is that Anthony Roberson hasn't even had to do much recently. The Gators appear like a lock for the Sweet 16, but only 40 minutes against a North Carolina or Kansas will tell how UF fares against the elite. (5) Villanova (22-7, 11-5 Big East): Gator Nation is already circling the 'Nova-UF matchup on their Mar. 20 calendar slot. If that -comes to fruition, the Gators may want to analyze Villanova's win log. The Wildcats. defeated (rankings are dated to the game) No. 23 West Virginia, No. 2 Kansas, No. 15 Pittsburgh and No. 3 Boston College. 'Nova won eight consecutive games before stumbling to West Virginia in the Big East tourney by 2 points. Villanova's 206 3-pointers rival UF's 230. Don't assume the Wildcats are a pushover. (6) Wisconsin (22-8, 11-5 Big Ten): The Badgers beat every team they were supposed to and barely lost to the teams that were better. So you can expect a thrashing of Northern Iowa in the first round and a closely-contested' loss to Kansas in the round of 32. Wisconsin is all about its twoheaded monster of forwards Alondo Tucke4 (14.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg) and Mike Wilkinson (14.3 ppg and 7.3 rpg). Look for sound Badgers basketball in the Tournament. (7) Charlotte (21-7, 12-4 C-USA): Ah, the Charlotte (13) Ohio (21-10, 11-7 MAC): Ohio, as in not Ohio State. Gators. Charlotte eerily mirrors UF's 2004 and 2003 teams. The 49ers soared in the rankings earlier in the season, defeating teams like Cincinnati and Marquette, but have since crumbled in three losses, including one against South Florida. Like previous UF teams, Charlotte relies on 3-pointers (224) and can't play defense (12th in Conference USA). Charlotte's Big Three of Curtis Withers, Eddie Basden and Brendan Plavich must be reckoned with, however. (8) Minnesota (21-10, 10-6 Big Ten): The Golden Gophers have overachieved all season. Now, with Iowa State on the radar, Minnesota will have to do more of the same. The Gophers won five straight before losing to Illinois. Still, Minnesota has lost to every top-25 opponent it faced except Wisconsin. Junior-college transfer Vincent Grier does it all, averaging 18.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals a game, but he'll need help. Gophers-Cyclones will be one of the more competitive first-round games. (9) Iowa State (18-11, 9-7 Big 12): The Cyclones can dance with the big boys. Iowa State has tackled Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech and Kansas ^this season. But wait, there's more. The Cyclones -y have also lost to Northern Iowa, Colorado and Kansas State. If Iowa State wants to arrive in Charlotte as Mr. Hyde instead of Dr. Jekyll, they'll have to rely on defense. Iowa State-Minnesota could give you a bracket headache. (10) North Carolina State (19-13, 7-9 ACC): Need a No. 10 sleeper? North Carolina State is it. Despite a loss to Duke in its previous game, the Wolfpack qualifies as a hot team with recent wins against Florida State and Wake Forest. Familiar stud Julius Hodge has plenty to do with the revival. The 2003-04 ACC Player of the Year, Hodge is averaging a balanced 17 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season. (11) Northern Iowa (21-10, 11-7 MVC): To put it bluntly, the Panthers are looking at a quick flight back home after their Friday game against Wisconsin. Northern Iowa has competed well against .several opponents, but its poor strength of schedule and poorer losses are more telling. Evansville, Creighton (twice), Bradley and Wichita State have all taken turns battering the Panthers this season. (12) New Mexico (26-6, 10-4 MWC): The Lobos have perfected a Pacific state of mind en route to the NCAA Tournament: schedule bad teams and win nearly every game. New Mexico lost to Wake Forest in its only game against a top10 opponent, but has defeated Utah, a ranked team, twice. Keep your eyes on New Mexico stud Danny Granger, who's averaging 19 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 2 blocks per game. It's Ohio, as in the laughingstock of the state most years. But 2005 is different: the Bobcats are rolling with their first NCAA ticket in 11 years. Ohio excels in an up-and-down, nm-you-ragged, boast-the-athleticism-type offense. Sound familiar? The only thing more exciting than Ohio's tempo is point guard Jeremy Fears. The-former gymnast occasionally does cartwheels and backflips to his bench. (14) Bucknell (22-9, 10-4 Patriot): Beware of the Bison -if you're competing for a job, that is. The school of 3,419 students averages an SAT score of 1302.sDon't be quick to give Bucknell a failing grade on the court, though. The Patriot League beasts x have beaten then-No. 7 Pittsburgh, along with Holy Cross, a team that just defeated Notre Dame on Tuesday Don't be surprised if Bucknell hangs with Kansas early. (15) Central Florida (24-8, 13-7 A-Sun): Remember last March? Orlando was about to declare a one-day holiday before Central Florida lost to Pittsburgh in the first round of the Tourney. The Golden Knights' faithful will have to delay the party for one more year, as UCF doesn't pack much of a punch in 2005. UCF has lost to Gardner Webb, Georgia State, Mercer, Belmont, Lipscomb. you get the point. (16) Oakland (13-18, 7-9 Mid-Con): If there's one heartwarming story in the NCAA Tournament, it's the Oakland Golden Grizzlies -and not California ones either. Oakland squares off with North Carolina having lost 18 games and winning 13. But, oh those wins. There's a 3-pointer to edge Oral Roberts and an win against Alabama A&M. Still, as their coach admits, it'll take a miracle to beat the Tar Heels. -U L.M 0P E D oE CL E 0 C 0 M, / r7