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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005
GAU slams fee
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Vivekananda Roy stands outside Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday afternoon protesting the $50 foreign-
student fee and UF's refusal to allow Graduate Assistants United time to speak in a public meeting.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In-state tuition safe for now
By STEPHANIE GARRY
Alligator Staff Writer
smgarry@alligator.org
UF students are not likely to see block tuition
or unlimited tuition hikes next year, as universi-
ty officials said Monday that they are not work-
ing to gain control over in-state tuition from the
Florida Legislature in this session.
"Block tuition has kind of receded as an
issue," said Carlos Alfonso, chairman of the
Government Relations Committee of the Board
of Trustees, UF's highest governing body.
Rather, they are asking the Legislature to
hand over control of out-of-state, graduate and
professional tuition, said Jane Adams, UF vice
president for university relations.
Board Chairman Manny Fernandez told the
trustees he was fairly confident about getting
control of tuition in this session, with the excep-
tion of in-state rates'.
"There is pretty much an agreement out
there thaf this is going to take place," Fernandez
said.
This session is pivotal for UF as the uni-
versity tries to begin the process of gaining
autonomy.
UF officials,
Femandez
one Adams has
sity.
including President Bernie
Machen, are eager to coax
power from the Legislature
during the two years remain-
ing in the term of Gov.. Jeb
Bush, who has supported
localizing university gover-
nance and gets along well
with Machen. At the same
time, the session is the first
experienced with the univer-
The trustees discussed their strategy for ca-
joling the Legislature into doling out money to
match large donations to the UF Foundation, give
SEE TRUSTEES, PAGE 14
$50 tax irks
foreigners
By JEFF SIRMONS
Alligator Writer
jsirmons@alligator.org
UF teachers and students
joined forces outside Emerson
Alumni Hall on IMo:nda\- n- pro-
test of a $50 fee charged to inter-
national students that some critics
feel is racist.
"They are actively enforcing a
fee on international students be-
cause [the government] feels they
are not responsible, which, in my
definition, is racism," said protest
participator Lydia Washington,
'Student Government co-director
of multicultural affairs.
Members of Graduate
Ai.*,tjnt- United, who felt the
UlI Board of Trustees w\rongfull,
denied them and se eral St ot-
ficials the right to speak during
a public comment period in
Monday's Board of Trustees meet-
ing, organized the protest over the
weekend.
"If UF wants to be a Top 10
institution, it must attract an in-
ternational community," Student
Body presidential candidate
Dennis Ngin said at the demon-
stration.
"International- students. who
come to
UF UF for an
Administration education
are poten-
tial world leaders, and it's critical
we support these students," he
added.
The $50 fee is appropri-
ated to help fund the Student
and Exchange Visitor Information
System or SEVIS, a program
started as part of the Homeland
Security Act.
SEVIS aids in- monitoring
SEE GAU, PAGE 15
Student Government
runoff elections
When: Today and Wednesday from 8 a.m.
Sto 8 p.m.
. Where: Polling locations stationed through-
out campus.
Freshmen and sophomores can vote at
the Reltz Union, Norman;. Hall, Southwest
Recreation Center. Turlington Hall or. the
Springs Complex.
Juniors and seniors vote at their colleges,
and for all others, see the'SG advertisement
on pg.13.-
SHow to vote: Bring photo identification to
your designated polling location.
What seats are up for election: ..
Student B6dy president and vice president
Student Body treasurer
Who's on the ballot:
SGator Party Executive Ticket:.
Presidential candidate Joe-
Goldberg, -former president
of the Student Senate. afdng
ilth-vice presidential candi-
date Joyce Medina.
l impact Party Executive iclet-
P.residential candidate Dennis
'Ngln, current Stucent .Body
treasurer. along with -vice
Presidential candidate Robert
Mack.
Ngin Student Body treasurer canot-
S d ates- indsay Cosimi.,roin.he
Gator Party. and Michelle Llghtboume .from
the Impact Party.
fesulrs ,ill be announced Wednesday at midnight at the Orange & Brew. Visit alligator.org
for immediate election results.
* UF quarterback
Gavin Dickey took
advantage of a day
Soff from baseball
practice to catch
up with learn-
ing coach Urban
Meyer's offensive
plan for the
Gators. See story,
pg. 28.
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and other topics.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005 N ALLIGATOR, 3
Hopeful works to 'conserve'
Rob Brinkman is one of four candidates up for election to the City Com-
mission At-Large seat next Tuesday.
Local carpenter makes
transition to candidate
Editor's note: This is the second in a series
of four articles taking a closer look at can-
didates for the Gainesville City Commission
At-Large seat.
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alligator Writer
bhagen@alligator.org
Conservation and the environment aren't just for
liberals anymore, At-large City Commission candi-
date Rob Brinkman said.
"'Conserve' shares its root word with 'conserva-
tive,'" said Brinkman, who calls himself progressive.
"I would much rather work with resources I have on-
hand than live on the future."
Brinkman has always bought his cars with cash
and avoids using his credit cards on any purchases
smaller than a house, he said.
His brown corduroy sports jacket leads to hands
covered in small scars from his job as a carpenter. His
job, Brinkman said, is what made him think in terms
of renewable energy resources.
"I will not support a coal-fired power plant," he
said of Gainesville Regional Utilities' proposed coal
and petroleum coke-powered electrical plant.
Friends failed to convince Brinkman to de-empha-
size his environmental positions.
"I've always had a hard time not telling people
what I think," he said.
Students not voicing their own opinions when it
comes to electing City Commissioners means they
lose the opportunity to protect their money and ser-
vices, Brinkman added.
"To me, local government is going to make deci-
sions that affect your day-to-day life more than na-
tional government," he said.
Rental rates and cellular phone bills increase if the
City Commission raises property or communication
taxes, Brinkman noted.
Though interested with the proposal of a non-
voting, advocacy-oriented student commissioner
position, Brinkman didn't see it improving student
representation any more than other boards' non-vot-
ing student adjuncts.
"In my opinion, that's the treating of one citizen
different than another," Brinkman said. "They should
be given voting rights like any other member of the
committee."
Students don't have a city district representing
them because the community sees them as transients,
he said.
"On average, a typical American lives in a place
five years," he. said. "Students' length of residence
isn't any different."
Brinkman's approach to the world evolved from
working with his hands, he said. He wanted to un-
derstand how everything worked,
Elections from buildings to governments.
2M Volunteering with Gainesville's
Breakfast Brigade, a group that pro-
vides meals to about 100 day laborers every Friday,
was a hands-on experience that taught Brinkman
how Gainesville's working poor live.
"A high percentage of them are, in fact, homeless,"
he said. "They are working; they just can afford shel-
ter."
In his free time, Brinkman enjoys outings at
natural springs and the beach. Although he no longer
owns his own scuba equipment, he "very rarely goes
to the beach without fins and a snorkel."
When pressed to pick a single favorite movie, he
chose "2001: A Space Odyssey."
Fame makes Brinkman uncomfortable.
"It's hard to do anything without being a major
news story. People can say anything they want to,"
Brinkman said of attaining fame turning into noto-
riety.
Though he said he did not want to become fa-
mous, faced with the prospect, he brought the discus-
sion back to one of his main convictions.
"I would like to develop a very cheap, clean re-
newable source of energy," Brinkman said.
MISSING STUDENT
Friends, family frustrated by search for missing student
By ELIZABETH PRANN
Alligator Writer
eprann@alligator.org
In efforts to aid the still-fruitless
investigation into the disappearance
of UF exchange student Brendan
Kieran Dobbins, a group of his
friends are organizing a fundraiser
this week on Turlington Plaza.
Four of the. friends who ac-
companied Dobbins on a Spring
Break trip to Costa Rica organized
the team of building-construction
majors in an effort to raise money
for Dobbins' family and their con-
tinuing search efforts in the Central
American country, said classmate
and fellow Australian exchange
student Imogen Wells.
The group will be collecting do-
nations on Turlington Plaza today,
Wednesday and Thursday from 9:
30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A fund has been
established and a goal set of raising
$10,000.
A week after the group of friends
returned to UF, they have no more
answers than when their search first
began after Dobbins didn't make it
to an agreed-upon meeting place
in the seaside town of Tamarindo,
Costa Rica on March 4.
After doing what they could
to aid search efforts, the foursome
returned to Gainesville without fan-
fare March 15, Wells said, to avoid
questions and publicity. I. ,
"It's very strange to be back,"
Wells wrote in an e-mail. "When
we first arrived in America, it was
amazing how much the U.S. felt like
home."
However, Wells said the group
members have changed their minds
about finishing the semester at UF
and are returning
to Australia this
week to be with
their families and
friends.
On behalf of
the group mem-
bers, Wells said
Dobbins they enjoyed
their time at UF
and the friendships they have devel-
oped over the past several months
and are grateful for the overwhelm-
ing amount of support and care
they have received from fellow UF
students.
As to continuing their search ef-
forts in Costa Rica, Wells said they
have exhausted their resources.
"We have no plan to head back
to Costa Rica," Wells said. "We have
done as much as we possibly were
able to do while we were there, now
that it has become a criminal inves-
tigation."
Last week, Costa Rican police of-
ficially extended their investigation
beyond the limits of Tamarindo to a
nationwide search and ruled out the
possibility of drowning,
4: : -r 1
"When they occur, in the great
majority of cases the bodies returned
to shore within 72 hours," Dobbins'
father Brian said.
He traveled to Costa Rica from
Australia on March 10 to help in the
search for his son.
Additionally, he said he will
meet with the consulate general of
Canada, the agency responsible for
Australian citizens on Costa Rican
territory, and police this week while
awaiting the arrival of his wife.
Despite the distance among all
involved parties, there has been
much communication among the
groups but not much news to relay.
"On the question of an update,"
Wells said, "there is unfortunately
not much to report."
She said frustration is building
because of the lack of action carried
out by Costa Rica Judicial Police.
Wells said she hopes the meet-
ings this week will give Dobbins'
family, as well as the group, a better
idea of what is going on-behind the
scenes and. what has been done.
But Brian, Dobbins said he is
suspicious of "holes in the inves-
tigation," finding it difficult to
"measure" the various stories he is
hearingin regard to the credibility of
the search efforts.
Cultural and language barriers
are also interfering with his com-
munication attempts.
Stuart Coleman, who has as-
sisted in the search efforts by set-
ting up a bank account for Brian
Dobbins at the Commonwealth
Bank of Australia, said he is skepti-
cal of immediate search efforts with
the upcoming close of government
agencies for a week due to Easter.
He said he has been attempt-
ing to organize what he can from
SMelbourne, Australia, by collecting
donations for a possible reward.
Yet Coleman also expressed dis-
satisfaction with the investigation
similar to Wells and Dobbins' father.
"I think his friends, Imogen, Pete
etc. did an amazing job," Coleman
said. "But aside from that, there
has been [minimal] support from
the Costa Rica locals, police, the
Australian government and also the
U.S. Embassy".
Despite Dobbins traveling on an
exchange program, he did not have
a U.S. visa, and American embassy
officials were therefore reluctant at
first to get involved, Coleman said.
Additionally, Coleman said the
Australian Government did not
respond the way he would have ex-
pected, taking seven days to send in
a consulate official from Mexico.
Timeline
March 4 Dobbins last seen
walking on the beach by
a. local man at approxi-
mately 7 a.m.-
Feb. 25 Spring Break begins;
Dobbins travels with four
fellow Australian exchange
students and six others to
Costa Rica
March 10 Dobbins' father
Brian arrives in Costa
Rica
I 4
March 5- Fellow exchange stu-
dents Imogen Wells, Derryri
Pagan, Peter Nienaber and
Trent Battye miss their 6:
30 a.m. flight to Orlando to
remain .in Tamarindo, Costa
Rica, to continue searching
S for Dobbins
March 21- Brian Dobbins
remains in Costa Rica
awaiting the arrival of
his wife later this week
IT
March 15 Dobbins'
friends return to
Gainesville
March 22-24 Fellow
building-construc-
tion students and
friends of Dobbins will
hold a. fundraiser on
Turlington Plaza from
'9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
forDobbins' family
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4, ALLiGATOR ET[ T) E.D Y, IiAMARCi 22,2005
SG ELECTIONS
Voice Party endorses Impact; Progress stays neutral
By NEIL HUGHES
Alligator Writer
nhughes@alligator.org
The .losing parties in last week's first
round of Student Government elections have
announced their support or lack thereof
- in today's and Wednesday's runoff.
The Voice Party has officially endorsed
the Impact Party's executive ticket, while
former Progress Student Body presiden-
tial candidate MacKenzie Moritz said his
party will not take sides.
"The students are more than qualified
to look at the two parties' platforms and
see which one aligns the most with the
Progress Party," Moritz said.
Moritz said when he agreed to sit down
with both Gator Party presidential candi-
date Joe Goldberg and Dennis Ngin of the
Impact Party, both made an attempt to get
the student senator to endorse their ticket.
"Neither made a compelling argument
for an endorserient," he said.
Progress's Web site updated Monday
with a letter to supporters explaining the
party's neutrality in the elections.
Over 2,000 students voted for Progress
last week during the first round of elec-
tions.
Lauer
"Being -told who to
vote for is part of the
dysfunction of our cur-
rent system, and by
endorsing either party,
we would only perpetu-
ate that problem," the
Progress Web site stated.
Voice's former
Student Body treasurer candidate Justin
Lauer said his decision to support Impact
came after a vote was taken by the Senate
candidates and the party's executive
board.
"The majority of our party over-
whelmingly voted for the Impact Party,"
said Lauer, who will not be in the run-
off election between Impact's Michelle
Lightbourne and Gator's Lindsay Cosimi.
Voice Party members will campaign for
Impact by wearing Voice shirts with Impact
stickers, he said, because the party has an
elected Senator in the school of Forestry.
"The Voice Party wants to send a mes-
sage that we're still a party that's alive,"
Lauer said.
Latin sorority offers inherited beauty home remedies
By LINDSAY PETER
Alligator Contributing Writer
About 25 people attended Pretty
Woman: Tips from the Motherland
at the Institute of Hispanic-Latino
Cultures to learn about home rem-
edies for skin and hair products
Monday night.
Lambda Theta
On Alpha, a Latin soror-
Ca '.'Si ity, hosted the event as
a part of the nine-day
celebration of its ninth year on UF's
campus.
Carolina Celis, recruitment chair-
woman for Lambda Theta Alpha,
taught the audience how to blend
combinations of banana, honey,
margarine, lemon juice and yogurt
to create moisturizers and exfoli-
.ants using recipes from her grand-
mother.
"She actually had.a really long
list," said Celis, who got the family
remedies during Christmas break.
"I picked a variety, stuff that you
could find around the house."
Celis asked for volunteers to
experience each of the seven rem-
edies.
Martine Voigt, a first-year con-
struction-management major, volun-
teered-to try the yogurt and honey
mask used to smooth skin.
"I was kind of nervous, but since W
it was all natural stuff, I really wasn't
worried," Voigt said.' _
Throughout the presentation,
Celis asked questions reviewing
the recipes and gave samples of an
avocado coconut hair mask for cor-
rect answers. ,....
Women in attendance also .. "
received gift bags that included
samples of Avon .products, a con-
tainer of grapes and a guide to the .
remedies taught.
"I'm definitely going to keep the
Paper in case I want to do a spa day
with my friends," said Crystal Rangel, .
a second-year film-studies major.
Lambda Theta Alpha's ninth-an- .*. l
nual founders' celebration continues
through Friday, according to the Oscar Melendez receives a
sorority's Web site. Theta Alpha as one of the r
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ELECTIONS 2005
Forums organized'to inspire student involvement
By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
Prompted by the election season,
UF students will take action with the
Local Empowerment Action Plan.
Matt Jones, director of the civic
engagement branch of the Office of
Community Service at UF, founded
LEAP in hopes of involving UF stu-
dents in local government.
"It was created the first time
for this election," Jones said.
"Hopefully, in the future we'll have
more similar events."
LEAP, a nonpartisan organi-
zation, has organized a series of
candidate forums this week to
educate students on l6cal elections,
specifically the upcoming City
Commission elections.
November's election showed
how involved students really want
to be, he said.
Not all candidates will be ad-
dressing the student groups though.
Jones contacted various campus
student organizations to ask which
local official they wanted to speak
at their meetings
iA this week, then
arranged for
the speaker to
attend the meet-
'- ings to address
the members, he
said.
Hanrahan "It's a totally
neutral effort to
reach out to every student," Jones
said.
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan will be
speaking at today's Student Senate
meeting at 8 p.m. in Reitz Union
Room 282.
"We asked her to come out and
talk about the importance of student
participation in local elections,"
Jones said.
On Wednesday, District 2 can-
didate and Student Sen. Mike Belle
will be addressing students at a 9
p.m. Students for Belle meeting in
Reitz Union Room 285.
At the Gator Green
Environmental Action Group
meeting on Thursday, At-Large
candidate Rob Brinkman will
speak at 7 p.m. in Rinker Hall
Room 238.
Friday concludes the series with
a forum including seven out of the
nine candidates for all three seats
on the Reitz Union Colonnade at
noon. District 3 incumbent Tony
Domenech will be out of town,
and At-Large candidate Diyonne
McGraw has yet to contact Jones
about the event.
Commissioner: Students are key to achieving gay rights
* CRAIG LOWE IS GAINESVILLE'S
FIRST OPENLY GAY COMMISSIONER.
By LINDSAY TAULBEE
Alligator Writer
Itaulbee@alligator.org
Speaking at a Pride Student Union meet-
ing Monday night, City Commissioner Craig
Lowe told almost 40 students to speak out to
implement change in local government, spe-
cifically to fight for gay rights.
Lowe, Gainesville's first openly gay com-
missioner, said gay issues have evolved and
improved since he moved to Gainesville, but
they are not yet where they should be.
"There's not a time for total complacency,"
he said, referencing a recent instance in which
UNF's Student Body president would not sign
a bill allotting money to the school's Pride
organization.
However, more organizations, such as the
Alachua County Library District, are provid-
ing domestic-partner benefits, and anti-dis-
crimination statements are becoming more
common, he said.
He said Gainesville still needs a domes-
tic-partner registry, in which same-sex and
opposite-sex partners in civil unions could be
recognized as family.
This would be especially pertinent in situ-
ations in which visitation rights are involved,
such as in hospitals, he said.
Student-aged residents are key, he said, in
achieving these goals.
"It's an important time for students to get
involved and vote- and to make their voices
heard," he said.
When Lowe first ran for the
On City Commission, he won by
Campus just a few votes, some from the
student-heavy.Reitz Union poll-
ing location.
Speaking of the upcoming city election,
Lowe did not endorse any candidates specifi-
cally.
Rather, he outlined for the group the public
stances and actions candidates-recently had
taken pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender affairs.
"I would be a skeptic if I were you," he
said, noting that as a commissioner, his per-
spective is different from most others'.
In an interview after the meeting, Lowe
said the LGBT community has been subject
to discrimination and exclusion, making it
important to encourage participation in gov-
ernment.
"The LGBT community is one that's of-
ten been overlooked by the community as a
whole," he said.
Lowe discussed the age disparity in
Gainesville, commenting that often younger
residents are more receptive to change.
The Local Empowerment Action Plan or
LEAP helped sponsor Monday's event.
Other forums will held throughout the week.
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Editorial
Lost in shuffle.
Moral arguments in case
have trumped legal issue
W e can sum up the Terri Schiavo debacle, in eight
words: We feel bad, but it's not our business.
Both sides use moral not legal argu-
ments to justify their beliefs and then accuse the.other side
of not taking the law seriously.
Supporters of Schiavo's husband, Michael, who has
tried for years to take his mentally disabled wife off the
feeding tube that provides her only means of survival,
often say it's the only way to give Terri dignity and to end
her suffering.
Supporters of Bob and Mary Schindler, Schiav6's
parents, argue that, since they offered to take all respon-
sibility for their daughter's care away from her husband,
they should have the right to maintain Terri's life. Their
desire not to starve and dehydrate a helpless woman for
a couple of weeks until she dies is an equally persuasive
argument.
The truth is, we don't know the answer. We don't know
if Terri can perceive what's going on, or if she would want
to die if she could express herself to us.
Is she suffering? We don't know.
What we do have are family memories as worn as the -
Paula Abdul and Michael Bolton cassettes no doubt sitting
among Terri's last conscious worldly possessions.
We wonder how hard it is for both sides to envision the
young Terri, a 27-year-old who could think for herself.
The question for us, however, should be whose memo-
ries should prevail in determining Terri's wishes.
Legally, that resides with her husband.
Of course, there should be nothing wrong with a fed-
eral court taking a look at the case, because it's a sucker's
bet to leave the Schindlers without as much legal opinion
and recourse as they're willing to petition.
But when should the ends ever justify the means?
That's why we have government in concept, and our
three-branch American system in specific: to prevent those
of means from advancing a "just so" rule of law.
Congress has done that: Our federal lawmakers have
used moral reasons to extend this debate artificially.
And while Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and
President Bush grandstand about the actions they took to
preserve human life, they overlook that the law is not an
animal to chop and Shake-and-Bake.
We feel bad, but it's not our business.
In a moral sense, the case is equally clear: Michael
Schiavo has no sustainable reason in our view to fight
Terri's parents for custody except to be recognized as her
guardian. Is he only sustaining this for his own principles?
We don't know.
Terri's worst torture in our eyes is the persistent re-
moval and reinsertion of her tether to life, which for all
the world resembles John Kerry waffling at a presidential
debate.
We feel bad, but it's not our business.
When we retract the facade of media attention from the
case, what we have left are bitter nuggets of hope from a
family that's already grieved for 15 years.
We wish our best to the families involved, and it is our
fervent hope Terri's public ordeal will end soon. But for
her sake, we can no longer pander to this media circus.
the independent florida
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EDITOR OPINIONS EDITOR
Mike Gimignani Lauren Flanagan
MANAGING EDITOR Diana Middleton
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Opinions
, n ."* .- .
Alligator is full of u
Thanks to the diligence of our readers, it has come to our
attention that a disturbing trend has arisen.
I have determined, without question, that there is a
noticeable and inappropriate bias in the Alligator.
That's right bias. In the Opinions section.
Somehow, despite our best efforts, a number of cases of
this bias, which I will refer to as "opinions," managed to
finagle their way into our Opinions pages.
To address this, the editors and I have dedicated ourselves
to erasing all opinions from said Opinions section.
To begin with, this whole "editorial board" thing has to
stop. We can't have a panel of politically and socially active
students producing such flagrantly biased editorials.
From now on, a committee consisting of every single
living organism in the universe will write all editorials as-
suming they elect to attend the daily meetings.
But because such an ultimate consensus still could be con-
sidered opinion, we will allow the largest dissenting group
to write a rebuttal. Further, because of the inherent bias in
a two-party system, we will allow the smaller dissenting
group that shows the most indignation to write an editorial
dismissing both of the larger parties as being "The Man."
At this point, the Opinions pages are starting to look
pretty crowded. Fortunately, we will have to get rid of the
daily column outright, because there certainly is no lack of
opinion in giving someone the right to speak out on his or
her views. It especially is heinous when we offer only letters
to the editor and guest columns as means of rebuttal.
Because we are busy cleaning house anyway, we are
aiuditing our stable of editorial cartoonists, which is known
around the Alligator office as "Andy Marlette."
Again, reader complaints led us to a startling revelation:
Marlette has opinions too! For shame.
For instance, we agree it was tasteless for Marlette to be-
lieve that the men's basketball team led by the people's
hero, Matt Walsh possibly could have choked when
they barely'scraped together a victory against perennial-
The views expressed here are not
Reader response
.Today's question: Do Congress
and the president have the right
to intervene in the Schiavo case?
ALLIGATOR
www.alligator.org/opinions
balanced opinion
S powerhouse Ohio and then fell to
Villanova after utterly obliterating
the top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats
and winning the SEC Tournament.
We also agreed that Marlette's
protests that he loved the basketball
Matt Sanchez team more than anyone and that
Editorial Notebook the cartoon was a tearful but truth-
msanchez@alligator.org ful goodbye to a hell of an end to the
season was just BS.
This leaves us with the festering,
debased pit of opinions known as "letters to the editor."
To my shock, I found we had been printing only the-let-
ters that had been sent to the Alligator. Meanwhile, tens of
people were offended and emotionally scarred that we ran
only the side of the issue whose adherents were concerned
enough to let us know about it.
I consideredmnaking it an institutional rule that we must
comb the city for people on all sides of every issue so we can
ensure that all opinions are represented. Once I realized that.
we might actually have to leave the office to do so, unfortu-
nately, I fainted iM panic at the prospect.
So, we simply will do away with letters altogether and re-
place them with more editorials from unrepresented groups.
I am afraid, unfortunately, that none of that is going to
work. Even though we've revamped the entire paper to in-
clude every viewpoint possible on each issue, the thing still
will be crawling with opinions.
There's really only one thing left to do. We'll remove ev-
ery adjective and every subjective statement, condense each
editorial to the most pertinent information and require all
contributors to thoroughly research the subjects and inter-
view knowledgeable sources.
It's genius. There'll be so little opinion, we won't even
have to call it the Opinions section anymore.
I can see it now: We'll call it "News."
Matt Sanchez is opinions editor at the Alligato:r
t necessarily those of the Alligator..
Monday's question: Did you
expectthe Gators to go further in
the NCAA Tournament?
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Letters to the Editor
Party does not care about the students
Editor Has everyone forgotten exactly
who Joe Goldberg is? Has the entire student
body forgotten how this guy broke the rules of
the Student Senate, over which he presided, in
order to secure a Theta Chi legacy for an un-
qualified candidate? Has it forgotten that he
was a party leader for the Innovate Party?
Gator is just the same old party and the
same old people repackaged. They must
think students are idiots if they believe they
can wrap themselves in the message they
thought "sold" the student body last year.
Goldberg saying he wants to bring SG to stu-
dents is the most ridiculous-thing I have ever
heard. As a founder of the Student Alliance, I
can say Goldberg is one of the individuals that
worked to keep everyone out of SG. Despite
what he is saying now, that is his only real
intention. Goldberg and those he represents
are hoping to sell the student body with the
message the Access Party had last year. They
are hoping students will forget what Gator
really represents: everything that the student
body fought against last year. They represent
student positions being given away months
before any application is turned in or any in-
terview is conducted.
Students who vote for Gator are just undo-
ing all of the progress that was made by last
year's triumph. If people want change, they
have to keep fighting to keep SG clean. They
have to punish the individuals that make it
dirty. If students don't care about SG, then
they should care about corruption. They
should care about the fact that students-and
student organizations are pressured into sup-
porting people they don't believe in. I would
like to illuminate for the student body exactly
what will happen if Gator wins. If they win,
everyone who hasn't already been guaran-
teed a position will be expelled from SG.
Organizations that failed to support Gator or
dared to remain neutral will be punished. And
the average student can look forward to being
ignored when they go to the Reitz Union try-
ing-to get involved. Our elections will go back
to being based on absolute nonsense and com-
pletely empty promises.
My point is simple: SG's $11 million budget
can do a lot for students, but only if leaders
who actually care are elected..
Frances Harrell
UF alumna
Tasteless cartoon ignores player's heart
Editor: I was ashamed to see the cartoon
in Monday's editorial section.
It was in poor taste and was in no way
reflective of a kid who gave his heart and soul
for UE Matt Walsh has represented UF with
class and dignity in his three years as a student
athlete. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said
for Marlette or for the publication that printed
the cartoon. I hope you take some of the re-
sponsibility for printing such garbage and
realize it reflects a lack of class on your part.
I believe a published personal letter of apol-
ogy from Marlette to Walsh is deserved. In the
absence of that, I will refrain from patronizing
any of the advertisers in your newspaper.
.Mike Pring
UFalumnus
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Letters to the Editor
'Foolish' letters obscure issues
Editor: I am shocked at some of
the things in your paper these days.
I read David Odom's letter about the
"unspeakable things" the Greeks do
to their members unless they vote
and wanted to laugh out loud. As a
Gator Party supporter and an inde-
pendent, I can tell you this party has
been misrepresented from day one.
Joe Goldberg has worked tire-
lessly for four years here at UF to
make life better for students. As a
freshman, Joe was a new senator
when I, a senior at the time, started
my term as Senate president.
Yes, they even let us indepen-
dents become president.
Goldberg was so eager to get in-
volved and work on committees that
we had to tell him to slow down. But
you cannot slow someone like him
down. He cares too much about
making a positive contribution to
UE That is why I proudly support
Goldberg and the Gator Party.
I can assure you there has been
political maneuvering by both the
Impact and Gator Parties. However,
Odom, do not be so naive as to think
that the Greeks and the Gator Party
are the "evil empire" and you are
leading the "rebel alliance" against
them. This is not Star Wars and, if
it were, Goldberg would be more
like an Ewok than. Darth Vader.
Goldberg has worked hard, much
like his counterpart Dennis Ngin.
Both of them deserve a fair look
and do not need foolish letters like
yours to distract students from the
important issues. I beg students to
listen to one thing from Odom's let-
ter though: Go out and vote.
Goldberg and the Gator Party
have experience on their side and
their actions have spoken louder.
than anyone's words. He has ac-
complished so much for the student
body that nobody can question his
ability to lead or his intentions.
Chris Carmody
Adviser to Joe Goldberg
Don't mock an emotional scene
Editor I feel that Monday's
editorial cartoon was inappropriate
and not very classy.
As- a journalism student, I un-
derstand your right to say whatever
you feel like saying and, as a basket-
ball fan, I understand the frustration
with the team's postseason woes.
However, to take an emotional
moment Matt Walsh had and ex-
ploit it is classless. Walsh put his
heart and soul into the game yester-
day, just like he always does. After
he fouled out, he sat on-the bench,
reduced to tears and facing the end
of a season and the end of playing
with his friend David Lee. It's pretty
low to mock someone's emotional
outpouring.
While the Gators did not have
their best game, losing to an under-
rated team.like Villanova hardly is
choking. This was not a disappoint-
ing season for the Gators. They beat
Kentucky for the first time in four
years (twice), won their first ever
SEC Tournament championship and
had 24 wins.
Seems like a good year to me. Too
bad so many people have such short
memories.
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UniversityAthletic Association
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Mike Belle, Grant Thrall and Jack Donovan answer questions during a candidate forum at the Civic Media
Center on Monday. The forum allowed residents to get familiar with the candidates on a personal level.
Hopefuls discuss area politics
Iraq, rights also on agenda
By BRIAN HAGEN
Alligator Writer
bhagen@alligator.org
Candidates fo4 the three City
Commission seats up for election
March 29 revealed their personali-
ties beyond the issues at Monday's
offbeat forum at the Civic Media
Center.
"The audience is almost out-
numbered by
the candidates,"
S \ moderator Joe
S Courter joked.
The seven au-
dience members
who braved the
rain listened as
Local candidates
Brinkman answered ques-
tions ranging -from the Iraq war to
the sources of adrenaline.
The forum was split into two
sessions with At-Large incumbent
Rick Bryant and candidates Rob
Brinkman, Diyonne McGraw and
Gabriel Kaimowitz leading off.
The wars in Afghanistan and
Iraq brought out
strong negative
reactions.
"The war
thing was a big
set-up," McGraw
said. "The people
who flew those
McGraw planes Bin
Laden they're
Bush's friends."
"I lived through every son-of-a-
bitch that the Republicans put up,"
Kaimowitz said. "Bush announced a
pre-emptive right to declare war."
"I don't think they want the war
to end," Brinkman said. "All the
better to control the people through
fear."
Grassroots organizing is at the
heart of the Civic Media Center, and
the candidates were asked which
movements they identified with.
Brinkman recounted marching
against the Vietnam War and with
Cesar Chavez as well as involving
himself locally against a cement
plant. The civil rights movement still
goes on, he said.
Bryant said he was inspired by
'the movement's
,..; rise from bus boy-
cotts and sit-ins at
lunch counters.
Ir. As a lawyer
in Michigan,
Kaimowitz pled a
precedent-setting
Kaimowitz case, establishing
in federal court
that Black English was a dialect, and
white teachers were discriminating
against students who spoke it.
The lack of affordable healthcare
impassioned the candidates.
As a mother of four, McGraw
said she spends $400 a month on in-
surance. People need to change this,
she said,
"We have to
make our govern-
ment do this and
fight for universal
healthcare," she
said.
: It enflamed
Bryant Bryant to note
that a country as
wealthy as the United States could
not provide affordable healthcare to
its citizens. Without medical cover-
age he has as a UF employee, the cost
of removing a recent kidney stone
would have been $30,000, he said.
"A kidney stone can bankrupt
you," Bryant said. "We have got to
get coverage for our people."
In the evening's second half,
District 3 candidates Jack Donovan
and UF student Mike Belle and
District 2 candidate Grant Thrall
took the stage, with incumbents
Tony Domenech and Ed Braddy,
respectively, absent, to field the issue
of what elevates their adrenaline.
Thrall had two answers: his
Harley-Davidson motorcycle and
coffee. His kitchen holds a profes-
sional roaster and grinder, he said.
Donovan credited his own energy
to daily meditation, but said, "I also
.. o
Donovan
these candidates.
"I'm one of
value chocolate.
Belle starts his
day with oatmeal
and in the past
regularly biked
from Gainesville
to Ocala and back
to visit family.
Healthcare
also worried
the 45 million
Americans who doesn't have health-
care," Belle said. "It scares me to
death."
"At the very least, we should
have catastrophic healthcare," Thrall
said about emergency care. "Let's be
S selfish. Let's make
other people well
so we don't get
sick."
-- When The
r Sky radio came
up, Donovan
grouped it with
Belle the work of Jake
Fuller the car-
toonist for the Gainesville Sun.
"His aim seems to be insulting
whoever he can in the community,"
Donovan said. "I think that talk
radio is the same. I really don't like
- hate talk radio."
Believing in the open communi-
cation of ideas, Belle said he would
have no problem talking to anyone.
Candidates want
Super Wal-Mart
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles ad-
dressing issues in this month's City Commission races.
By STEPHEN MAGRUDER
Alligator Writer
smagruder@alligator.org
The, possibility of erecting additional Wal-Mart
Supercenters in Gainesville seems to draw near-unanimous
approval among the four candidates battling for the At-Large
City Commission seat, but the proposed locations for the busi-
nesses seems to be a bit more divisive.
The two newest sites under consideration for a proposed
Supercenter are Northside Park in North Gainesville and on
Waldo Road in East Gainesville.
A proposal to put the Supercenter hear a section of
Hogtown Creek along Northwest 13th Street was denied by
the commission in June 2004.
Some of the issues being debated are possible environmen-
tal concerns, traffic and impact on local businesses.
Incumbent Rick Bryant and candidates Diyonne McGraw
and Gabriel Kaimowitz said bringing Wal-Mart to East
Gainesville would be a step in the right
Elections direction to encourage development and
.;, '.r infrastructure.
"I don't see how anybody could object to
it," Kaimowitz said.
He added that before any significant growth could take
place in East Gainesville, banks would have to come to the
area and finance neighborhoods that he said are overlooked.
McGraw said that with the westward movement of busi-
nesses, the east side of town is being left behind.
"If you bring a big company like Wal-Mart, other business-
es will be willing to come," McGraw said, adding that open-
ing up more east-west roads would address traffic concerns.
Bryant said creating jobs was his No. 1 reason for support-
ing a Supercenter in East Gainesville, which he said he hopes
will start a "renaissance" of business opportunity.
"I'm looking for that Wal-Mart Supercenter to be an anchor
for an airport, banks, dry cleaners and the rest," Bryant said.
'Brinkman conceded the retail chain has the ability to hurt
some businesses while helping others.
"Wal-Marts are mixed bags," he said.
He added if new Wal-Mart stores are to be built, they
should remain where they already are and take advantage of
available commercial space.
East Gainesville, Brinkman said, needs to market itself to
"the right kind of development" mixed-use where mul-
tiple types of businesses would exist in the same building.
SAccording to Wal-Mart's Web site, 114 Supercenters
already exist in-Florida, with each store occupying about
186,000 square feet.
Wal-Mart's discount stores, like the ones on Archer Road
and Northwest 13th Street, occupy about 98,000 square feet.
Candidates donate
By IVETTE MENDEZ
Alligator Writer
imendez@alligator.org
With the upcoming City
Commission election March
29, local officials as well as
fellow candidates are throw-
ing their support behind old
friends, largely through cam-
paign donations.
County Commissioner
Paula Delaney has contrib-
uted $50 to Rick Bryant, the
incumbent in the citywide
At-Large race, according to
the Supervisor of Elections
-Web site. Her husband also
donated the same amount.
"The only person I've ac-
tually given any money to is
Rick Bryant," Delaney said,
adding that she has known
Bryant for many years and
respects all the work he has
done for local schools.
I However, she said she is
undecided about the candi-.
dates in the other two seats
up for election.
District 2 candidate Grant
Thrall also demonstrated his
support by putting it where
it counts his wife donated
$50 to At-Large candidate
Rob Brinkman and Jack
Donovan, one of three hope-
fuls for the District 3 seat.
"Either I or my wife have
donated money to their cam-
paigns," Thrall said.
Donovan was -Thrall's
minister, and both have been
longtime friends of Thrall.
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan
and At-Large Commissioner
Warren Nielsen cannot sup-
port candidates due to their
membership on the city
Canvassing Board, which is
responsible for tallying votes,
Nielsen said.
City commissioners Craig
Lowe and.Chuck Chestnut
did not return phone calls
before prL-_ time.
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10, ALLIGATOR a TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005
UF gets image makeover
Music and a meal
Hare Krishnas share their music during lunchtime on the Plaza of the
Americas, where they serve a midday meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on class days.
New logo, strategy
to increase stature
By EMILY YEHLE
Alligator Writer
eyehle@alligator.org
After four months of interviews and research
totaling $85,000, UF can now be defined as "an
unparalleled university experience that lasts a
lifetime."
Along with this new "brand essence," hired
consultants have presented UF with a new logo
and marketing strategy in hopes of elevating the
university's stature nationwide.
Now, administrators may need to dole out
more cash to hire an agency to implement that
strategy and spread this new message through
advertisements, said Jane Adams, vice president
for university relations.
"The next steps are to take a look at the recom-
mendations and determine what we're going to
do with it," she said.
UP branding consultants Howard Pickett and
Pete Hanley presented the plan to the Board of
Trustees' Public Relations Committee on Monday.
Although UF's highest governing body does
not have to approve the project, Pickett and
Hanley will make the, same presentation to the
entire board today.
The consultants created advertising drafts
based on actual UF research, including a piece
about micro-Kelvin researchers who recreate the
coldest conditions known.
"It's just to show a creative idea," Pickett said.
At the committee meeting Monday, most of
the trustees praised the presentation. However,
trustee Joelen Merkel said the branding essence
should focus more on improvements the uni-
versity has made since some students' parents
attended U.
"I'm not buying into this slogan," she said,
adding, "We're different now. We're not the old
Oldsmobile; we're the new Oldsmobile."
Committee chairwoman Cynthia O'Connell
said she liked the idea but stressed that the
recommended strategy would be difficult to
implement.
"These next steps are very critical," she said.
"It's very ambitious, and it's not going to be easy."
The consultants outlined six steps UF should
take within.the next five months, including creat-
ing a central marketing organization that would
be responsible for spreading the new branding
message across campus.
Such a department is normal in corporations,
Pickett said, and would help the university
ensure that the target audience, which includes
UF employees and other universities, receives a
single, succinct message.
"Our branding efforts have been very, very
inconsistent," he said.
One example is the UF logo, Pickett said.
Trustees were shown-18 different logos used
across UP departments; none of them resembled
the standard university logo.
Since creating a new image could cost millions
of dollars, Pickett and Hanley recommended a
revamped logo by removing UF's seal and add-
ing the phrase "a lifetime experience" under the
university name.
"Frankly, we don't think the basic logo is that
bad," hesaid.
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'Basketball Diaries' author bounces into Reitz tonight
By ARLYN HERNANDEZ
Avenue Writer
He was addicted to heroin at the age of 13 all the time,
winning championships for his upper-Manhattan private
school and writing what would be known as his most popu-
lar book.
Jim Carroll, author of "The Basketball Diaries," a book-
turned-film starring a young Leonardo DiCaprio, will speak
at the Reitz Union Auditorium tonight at 8:30.
"The Basketball Diaries" is best described as an autobio-
graphical story of Carroll growing up in New York, being
addicted to drugs and playing basketball and began as a
series of diary entries from his youth.
Aside from his many books, Carroll
fronted the once-popular Jim Carroll Band.
One of its albums, "Catholic Boy," now is
considered by many as one of the last great
punk albums.
Carroll and his band were featured
as the cover story for magazines such
Carol as Newsweek,. New York, Creem and
SPenthouse. In 1973 at the age of 22, he was
nominated for'a Pulitzer Prize for his introspective rants in
"The Basketball Diaries."
The 55-year-old musician/poet is expected to speak of
his troubles with drug addiction, as well as read some of his
much-acclaimed poetry.
The event is free and open to the public, and there will be
a book signing at the end of his speech.
Students who are interested in more than just hearing
him speak on stage can send a few sentences about why they
would want to have dinner with him to rub@union.ufl.edu.
Ten will be selected to dine with the author.-
The movie version of the book will be playing at the Reitz
Union Cinema this week and is free for everyone. Show
times are Wednesday and Thursday at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Vista to overtake WebCT as sole online system in Fall
* SOME PROFESSORS HAVE
ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS.
By MIKE JAYNE
Alligator Contributing Writer
It's time for an upgrade.
Starting Fall, Vista will replace
WebCT Campus Edition as the sole
online class-support system. The
switch has garnered mixed reaction.
Microeconomics professor Mark
Rush said he has encountered
several problems using Vista. One
of the largest classes at UF, Rush's
couIrs.e hast. ideolaped lectures and
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"Every time I do this, my blood
pressure rises," Rush said, sitting
down to log in to the system. "Look
here." He pointed on the monitor to
four separate links students had to
open in order to view each,of four
exam grades. "Students look for
their grades, and they're screwed."
Douglas Johnson, manager of
Learning Support Systems, said
the decision to switch to Vista was
recommended in August 2003 and
approved a month later by then-
Provost David Colburn. UF began
using Vista during Spring 2004.
Johnson set the fall deadline in a
:licen-se? agreement rith WebCT .-.
WebCT is the company that de-
veloped both.versions, yet WebCT
often is used to describe all com-
puter-based class support at UE
Both versions are administered by
Learning Support Systems.
Johnson said LSS moved quickly
to implement Vista's trial, run. He
jokingly referred to his staff as the
"Vista Suicide Squad," for its efforts
to pilot the system in five months as
opposed to the company-estimated
18-month time frame.
He said about 900 classes are ac-
tively using Vista this term, in con-
trast to 250 using Campus Edition.
'Vista has alo been a bit of a has.le
for sophomore Jeaneen Garcia, who
said the Campus Edition she used
last semester worked fine. Now
using Vista for her introduction to
telecommunication class, she cited
problems logging in.
Student Still, system
Life administrators are
optimistic. JoLaine
Jones-Pokorney, an LSS consultant,
described Vista as a "top-tier"
product with more capability than
Campus Edition, which is four years
its senior. While uncertain which
version receives more complaints,
Vista is more complicated and now
.used by most ittrudlors,.-she said.
-. ._- .
Natalie Lashway, araccount spe-
cialist with LSS, said out of an aver-
age of 10 "connect calls" a day, most
are user-related problems such as
expired. usernames, botched logins
or even pop-up blockers.
Vista does have its supporters,
though.
Amy Sanders, teaching assistant
for a law of mass communications
course, said she is looking forward
to using Vista.
"I typed in 270-some grades,
hit one button and the box disap-
peared," she said, referring to com-
plications with Campus Edition.
And so the debate continues, *-
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All-nighters, caffeine can lead to test disasters
* TOO MUCH STRESS CAN EASILY
LEAD TO MEMORY BLOCKS.
By KIM GOUZ
Alligator Contributing Writer
Students used to all-nighters may not
realize that sipping coffee and reading
Einstein's Notes until 2 a.m. can lead to a
test-taking disaster.
W. William Chen, UF professor of
health education and behavior, said over-
preparation and last-minute studying may
lower performance on exams.
Excess stress triggers the release of the
hormone norepinephrine, a stimulant.
Though the right amount can sharpen
ability, too much norepinephrine causes
memory blocks.
"It's like those times when you forget
something and remember it a couple of
hours later," Chen said. "That experience
is comparable to the short-term memory
loss experienced by students with test
anxiety."
Chen advises students to try to relax
when they experience a memory block on
an exam.
"Don't force it," he said. "Take a deep
breath, and go onto questions that you
know better. You can always come back
later."
Erin Masi, a third-year
education major, said she
developed strategies to
*deal with test anxiety,
which include studying
days before an exam,
taking breaks when
study sessions become
Chen too stressful and wak-
ing up early on test days
to get ready at a comfortable pace. Masi
still experiences test anxiety on occasion,
however.
"Math tests are the worst for me," she
said. "On a recent exam, I goofed on a
question that was taken directly from the
homework."
Michael Murphy, a staff psychologist
for the University Counseling Center,
suggests students begin exam preparation
early in the semester and reinforce mate-
rial by making note cards.
"The hard part is getting people to
shed their well-worn habits," Murphy
said. "But, once they do, and they see an
improvement, their anxiety will start to
decrease."
Reusing a water bottle could mean bottled bacteria
By CHERYL CLARKE
Alligator Contributing Writer
Reused water bottles could be providing'more than just
refreshment these days.
"If you look really hard in bottled water, you can probably
find some of those bacteria, but will the amount in there make
people sick?" asked Amy Simonne, UF adjunct assistant pro-
fessor of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Questions about reused water bottles include whether
they contain bacteria that contain fecal coliform and cause bad
breath or cavities.
"Coliform bacteria are the group of bacteria that come from
your digestive tract," Simonne said.
Coliform bacteria can also be the cause of cramps, diarrhea
and nausea.
According to Simonne, studies done at an elementary school
in Alberta, Canada, found that the total bacteria coliform count
in water bottles exceeded the necessary count, and, therefore,
the use of personal water bottles was not recommended.
Drinking from a reused water bottle might increase your
chances of getting sick because of the bacteria that is being
transferred from your mouth to the bottle, Simmone said.
"I reuse my water bottle all the time," said
Public Maria Grayson, business administration major at
Safety UF. "I just never had second thoughts."
Grayson goes to the gym at least twice a week,
and she always takes her water bottle with her.
"I'll continue to reuse it, but I will make sure to clean it out
or just throw it away before the month is over," Grayson said.
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Students face fee hikes with new Board proposal
E UNDERGRADUATE HOUSING
COULD COST UP TO $75 MORE IF
THE PROPOSED FEES ARE PASSED.
By STEPHANIE GARRY
Alligator Staff Writer
smgarry@alligator.org
Housing, Gator 1 Cards and parking
will cost UF students more next year if
the university's highest governing board
votes today to approve recommended
increases.
Two committees of the UF Board of
Trustees voted Monday to increase the
cost-of-living expenses for all UF stu-
dents.
Identification cards would cost $15
compared to thetisual $10. Parking decals
for faculty, staff and students will. cost 4 to
6 percent more.
Students would pay $98 for a yearlong
decal and $49 for a semester decal if the
increases are approved.
Single-student -housing may cost as
much as $75 more,
UF an increase of 4.5
Administration percent over last
year. In graduate
student and fam-
ily housing, students may pay $12 more
a month, a 3 percent rise over last year's
rent.
Both hikes would be a smaller percent-
age increase than last year's.
Student Body President Jamal Sowell
voted against the increases in housing
costs, although he told the committee
he supported improvements in graduate
housing.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Patricia Telles-Irvin cited rising costs for
utilities, maintenance of old buildings and
technology for the increases.
Block tuition on back burner
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faculty and staff raises and fund
construction of research buildings.
"As you-know, we're in the thick
of the battle right now," Alfonso told
the committee. "There's a lot of run
left on this legislative session."
While the trustees debated how
to take command of tuition, the
Student Body president and only
student on the board sat quietly.
"They know how I stand," Jamal
Sowell said after the meeting. "I
believe that the power should stay
in the hands of our elected officials
because it gives us the ability as stu-
dents to lobby.".
The university's downplaying
of in-state and block-tuition con-
trol shows how lobbying efforts of
student governments all .over the
state, united in the Florida Student
Association, have been victorious,
Sowell said: SG also has its own
lobbyists-in place to fight the univer-
sity's efforts.
The university may have more
guns, deploying Machen, Adams
and Alfonso to carry the univer-
sity's message to legislators in
Tallahassee.
Both SG and the UF administra-
tion will send representatives to
Gator Day on April 6, when UF
stakeholders descend on the capitol
to boost support of the university
and further its agenda among law-
makers.
"They know how I stand.
I believe that the power
should stay in the hands of
our elected officials be-
cause it gives us the ability
as students to lobby."
Jamal Sowell
Student Body president
The UF administration will be
armed with Mr. Two Bits, Albert,
UF cheerleaders and lobbying visits
from trustees. They also may buy
an advertisement in the Tallahassee
Democrat for the day.
Sowell said SG will take student
senators and other students up to
the capitol with the rest of the UF
fleet, but that's where the collabora-
tion ends.
"Once we get up there we go to
our respective spots and lobby for
our own issues," he said.
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* A MISTRIAL WAS CALLED
LAST MONTH.
By MEGAN V. WINSLOW
Alligator Writer
mwinslow@alligator.org
Gainesville resident Terrance
Lee Looney is back in court today
as he once again faces second-d6-
gree murder charges for the 2002
death of his brother.
The remains of Looney's
brother, James Ralph, 47, were
discovered in a trash can in 2003,
more than six months after offi-
cials believe he died.
According to police reports,
the two brothers, who lived to-
gether in their childhood home,
had a volatile relationship.
Loone\. 42, \wa\ convicted of felo-
ny battery in 2000 after breaking
James' leg with a tree branch.
,As part of his probation, Looney
was ordered to stay away from
both his brother and the home they
shared, at 215 NE 44th St.
However, subsequent visits
to the residence by Looney's
probation officer revealed that
the brothers were again living to-
gether, and Looney was arrested.
Upon his release two months lat-
er, Looney returned to the home,
according to an Alachua County
Sheriff's Office report.
The day after a weeklong va-
cation in September 2002,7James
did not return to work at a UF
medical building construction
site. Concerned friends visited
the brothers' home but found
only Looney at the residence.
Looney allegedly told his
probation officer that his brother
moved to Tampa.
It was only after a neigh-
bor wandered into the home's
backyard that she uncovered a
stench coming from a shed on the
property. Within
Sa large, standard-
i i A issue Gainesville
f-ciWth Regional Utilities
:-- trash can was the
body of James, par-
tially hidden under trash.
According to the medical
examiner's office, he had been
strangled.
Despite allegations that
Looney sold his brother's'tools,
rented out his brother's room
and wore his brother's clothes,
defense'attorney Matthew Wells
said the evidence against his cli-
ent is weak.
A mistrial was declared
when the case was first tried in
February, when a witness brought.
up Looney's pa't criminal record.
whbic Flo rida ; t.tiute,- prohibit to
prevent bias.
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international students to ensure
they do not engage in acts of ter-
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SG and GAU officials believe
UF's enforcement of a reduced
I $50 fee is partly responsible for
Sa decline in International enroll-
ment.
According to an SG resolution
Designed for presentation at the
Board of Trustees meeting, UF
suffered a 22 percent drop in en-
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ties have paid the international
fee out of pocket," Ngin said. "I
I think the money is there for UF
to do the same thing; it just might
take some time."
The University of Texas at
Austin reimburses any interna-
tional student who has paid the
mandatory $100 SEVIS fee.
S About 40 protesters rallied at
Emerson beginning at 12:15 p.m.,
peppering the arriving trustees
with message-laden chants.
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Faculty of Florida also showed
up to support GAU, showing
I their appreciation for what grad-
Suate assistants bring to UF.
"I've had the privilege to work
with international and gradu-
ate students, and I appreciate
the enormous contribution they'
make to teaching and research at
UF," said Kim Emery, president
of the UF chapter of the faculty
union that serves all 11 Florida
public universities.
But the real issue, Emery said,
was that neither GAU nor SG was
allowed to confront the Board of
Trustees to comment on this is-
sue.
"This is absolutely germane
to the business of UF there's
a real problem when a group
of people appointed by folks
in Tallahassee are unwilling to
listen to. the talented and dedi-
cated scholars who do so much of
the real work at the university,"
Emery said.
The protest lasted for about 90
minutes, ending because many
protesters had to leave in time to
teach classes.
I think this protest is pretty
successful," said GAU Co-
President Victor Romano. "We've
had all sorts of people show their
support for us today. We're just
trying to make our presence
felt."
"Hopefully, in time, we will be
able to remove this unnece-sary
fee," he said.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005
ALLIGATOR
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K For Rent
furnished
ONE IN A MILLION!!I
Roommate matching 3/3 from only $429
FREE Cable w/ HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm
Gatec24hr gym* tan FREE*Close to UF
Leasing for NOW& FALL*377-2777
4-20-71-1
Super Clean Studio
Walk to Shands-
Long & short term lease
Now as low as $355 monthly-
inc all utilities ph 336-9836
4-20-71-1
HAVE IT ALL AT THE LANDINGS!!
Fully furnished 3 and 4 bdrm apartment
homes. All utilities, 24 hr Gym, Free Tanning
as low as $480/bdrm
SPRING & SUMMER SPECIALS
Roommate Matching Avail. 336-3838.
4-20-71-2
*** SORORITY ROW AREA ***
Experience the luxury at Windsor Hall.
Located 2 blocks to UF. Beautiful single &
double suites available. Starting at $400/mo
includes everything gym, pool, DSL, elec-
tric, etc. 337-9255 or www.windsorhall.com
4-20-71-1
1BR & 2BR Huge floor plan. Private patio,
park at your door. Oasis 377-3149 Furn Avail
3436 SW 42nd Ave & 34th St. $500 & $600/
mo 4-20-71-1
*Incredible Deal 1/1 in 4/4*
with: internet & cable & elec & water
walking closets, full bath, wash/dry
pool view, gym, FULL furnish
Call for more info 352-258-3542 3-31-46-1
Just Bring Your Clothes!
Furnished 2 & 3 bedrooms from $875
Lftxury living with all the perks! -
Includes cable, utility packages avail
All we need is you! 372-8100
4-20-60-1
FEMALE WANTED
for 3/2 in furnished feng-shui house in NW
area. $380/mo. Close to UF & SFCC w/#8
bus stop. 386-795-5888 3-22-10-1
COUNTRYSIDE 4BR/4BA $425 util, cable,
dsl incl. On bus rts 9 & 35. Individual leases.
Call 407-620-1555 3-29-15-1
HUGE AFFORDABLE 1, 2 & 3BR
Spiral Staircase Skylight
Pool 2 Tennis Cts
Indvl lease & Utility Pack
Now and Fall 377-7401 4-20-31-1
I0 For Rent
furnished -
KENSINGTON SOUTH Sublease thru July
31st. 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2.5BA townhouse
$300/mo. Call 508-435-2267 3-29-10-1
CAMPUS LODGE Sublet April thru Aug.
1/1 with pool, gym, W/D, internet, W/i cist,
cable, water, basic elec Included. Move in
time negotialbe. $500 month 772-231-4609
3-22-5-1
1 .room in 2BR downtown apt. Newly
remodeled. Quiet neighborhood Close to
Shands, UF & library. $350/mo. Month to
month or longer lease okay. Pets okay.
Call 262-1351 3-30-11-1
HAVE IT ALL AT THE LANDINGS!!
Furnished 3 and 4 bdrm apartment homes
All utilities, internet, 24 hr gym, FREE
Tanning. Roommate Matching Available
Starting at $455/bdrm. 336-3838
ASK ABOUT SUMMER SPECIALS
For Rent
unfurnished
CAN'T FIND PARKING? BUS FULL?
Studios & 1/1s from $459 at UF
Pool *We Pay Most Utilities Pets OK
Residents get FREE parking...guaranteed
You can't live any closer! 372-7111
4-20-71-2
QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD
* Avail NOW or AUGUST!
* 1BR $530/2BR $580/3BR $735
* HUGE floor plans! 2 Pools!
* Pets Welcome! ** 335-7275
4-20-71-2
*LUXURY 3/3 DOWNTOWN*
Hurry while they last
Only 8 left! W/D, pets OK
338-0002
4-20-71-2
4-20-23-1 *SUN BAYAPTSO
OSbme furnished avail*
For Rent OWalk or Bike to Campus **
unfurnished 1-1 $460/moO*2-1 $520/mo
www.sunisland.info ***376-6720
GATOR PLACE APTS 3600 SW 23 St. 2BR/ 4-20-71-2
1BA W/D is optional. Park in front of your apt.
Pet play park. 2 mi to VA/Shands. $525/mo 1 &-2BR apts. convenient to shopping, bus
372-0507.4-20-71-2 1 ... t...... ,. .
*QUIET, CLEAN, LOTS OF GREEN
SPACE. Rustic 1BR apt. $325/mo.
1BR cottage $375/mo. Call 378-9220 or
mobile 213-3901. 4-20-71-2
AVAILABLE NOW
Walk to UF; Studios and 1BR's
From $499. Free parking
Open Weekends 371-7777
www.collegeparkuf.com
4-20-71-2
LYONS SPECIAL
$99 1st month's rent
377-8797
4-20-71-2
Need a Rental Home or Condo?
Need A Tenant?
CALL THE BEST!
BJL.nn RHea lf 1'orp REAMTORS*
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Property Mgmt/Rentals 352-335-0440
Full Service Sales 352-377-8899
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4-20-71-2
line, and just a few itles irom ur. Locatrd
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 AFFORDI*
* Move in TODAY orAUGUST!
* 1BR $460 *2BR $530
* Walk to UF Pets welcome!
* Beautiful pools/courtyards!
* 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
Sl -.For -Rent
3 f unfurnished
Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 sec-
ond walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer
included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish.
Short term available. Private Owner. $495-
up. 352-538-2181. Lv mssg 4-20-71-2
Now & Fall 1 Big enough for 2!
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 BELIEVINGII!
1 BR/IBA*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
*t ELLIE'S HOUSES it-
Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to
UF. www.ellieshouses.com 352-215-4991 or
352-215-4990 4-20-71-2
SUN ISLAND
1.1 from $460.00 2.1 $520.00
$99 deposit for Grad students
999 SW 16th Ave phone # 376-6720
www.sunisland-.info
4-20-71-2
Too Good to Be Truel
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
U For Rent
unfurnished
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
1 BLOCK FROM UF
Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes.
W/D, private balconies.
Open until 8pm and WEEKENDS
Leasing for Fall 371-0769
4-20-71-2
Historic Neighborhood
WALK TO UF
Studios and Brs
For Fall from $460
OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777
4-20-71-2
Rooftop Luxury Overlooking UF.
Private 3/2 with HUGE deck
W/D*Free Parking*Elevator Access
One of a kind luxury! 372-7111
4-20-71-2
Summer rates
plus July FREE
on a 15 month lease
-Sun Island Properties
376-6720 www.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 townhories
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, ball, monitored alarm
Move-in specials, leasing now & fall
Open weekends, call 376-4002
4-20-71-2
Broke from Spring Break???
2BR/1.5BA TH with W/D for $639!
Alarms, Free UF parking, pets OK
Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111
4-20-71-2
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U For Rent
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/1BA with W/D, central heat/air,
dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets
arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From
$499 377-1633 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.
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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 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
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Have Roommates?
3BR/2BA House $950
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1BR/1BA House $450
Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
So Close to Campus
Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apfs.
$400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty
374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2
1/2 PRICE APTS! Close to UF/Downtown.
2BR & 3BR starting @ $525/mo Call 373-
4423 or online at www.maximumre.com
8-15-95-2
PET'S PARADISE, no app/pet fee. 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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Located right behind Florida Bookstore
Plenty of FREE PARKING!
FREE Apartment & Housing
Locator Service
Call 352-376-4493 or visit
www.theleasingconnection.com
3-31-56-2
Houses for Fall
S2 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
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 3-25-49-2
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115 STEPS FROM CAMPUS!!!
Luxury Opposite Library West!
Beautiful 2BR/2BA...all amenities
LOOKING GLASS APTS
Call 376-1111 or Come by
111 NW 16th St. #1
4-20-69-2
CHEAP RENT! 2BR/1.5BA
W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/mo
5320 NW20th Court
Carl Turlijgton Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 3-25-49-2
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
**IBR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL**
NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, paint
2BR- over 1100 sq ft ** $650/ mo
S1BR-over 800 sq ft ** $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 3-25-40-2
*NOW PRE-LEASING*
1BR $699 2BR $839 3BR $999
$150 dep. Full size W/D,
Direct Campus Access, -
Pool, Fitness Center!
Open M-F 8:30 5:30, Sat 11-4
Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607
4-20-59-2
S -h For 'Rent
S unfurnished -
BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL!
*Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced
yard, lawn svc, $450/rent
* 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, lawn svc, $1000/rent
* 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer,
fenced yard, $1400/ient 3811 SW 20th
Street
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-25-35-2
AVAIL. AUG 1: 4bedl2bath 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,
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2BR/1 BA Downtown $515/mo
3BR/3BA Townhouse $800/mo
3BR/2BA near SFCC $925/mo
Over 30+ Private HomesAvailable!
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 BLOCKS 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*
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CH/AC, water included, $415/rent
411 Sw 2nd Street #3
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-25-25-2
Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to
UF, 10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D,
cable, internet, pool, $800/mo Separate
leases ok. 352-472-9778, 305-299-3485,
sbayer@lellsouth.net 3-23-20-2
Living it upil 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 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 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
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 4-1-20-2
***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
*Sorority Row Area*
1940's vintage stone 2BR/1BA 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
*Sorority Row Area*
Cute 2BR/1BA 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
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New W/D, screened in porch, fenced yard.
On 10 acre Whipporwhill Horse Farm, 10 min
S 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 4-
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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
1BRs & 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, centA/C, Ig fenced yard, $1075;
mo, drive by 3433 NW 1st Court. Call Marty
514-2855 3-31-17-2
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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
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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
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
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Duplexes 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 TreeRealty 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
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
2BR/1BA apt mins from campus, Shands
Spacious, repainted, new carpets & new ap-
pliances. Beautiful backyard. $950/mo. Cal
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
WALK4P CLASS! 2BR 1BA
duplex, water included, $375/rent. Avail May!
407-1 NW 13th Terrace.
Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525
www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 3-25-10-2
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 .. .
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
1&2 bed cottages & apts. $395/month.
Historical downtown! W/D hook-ups,
porches, great size! Cut! Must see!
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/1BA Brandywine Condo
Call Charlene 665-4106 for appt. 3-31-12-2
Be near everything at The Oaks!
Start at $525 for 1 bdrm, $675
for 2 bdrm, & $825 for 3 bdrm
Remodels Available! Call for move
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
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
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/1 BA $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/1BA
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
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
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VERY CUTE 2BR/1BA HOUSE for rent
$760/mo. Large fenced yard, pets ok,
sunken living room w/fireplace, laundry rm
w/ W/D hk ups, Avail ASAP. Please call 422-
4447 3-25-5-2
Vacation with US! Resort style living.
RTS BUS service @ your door!
2/2 or 4/4 ALL inclusive, hi-speed int.
HBOs, UTILITIES FREE maid serv.
Gated! Going fast. Call now 271-3131 4-
20-23-2
A cozy stone cottage. Bike to UF. 2BR/1BA
w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by .
1st, 303 SE 8th St. Then call 352-538-1310
3-25-5-2
1 Room Studio, with full kitchen., $450/mo
Across from Stadium. Newly Remodeled.
Tile Floors, Screened Porch, Great Location.
Avail in May. 1806 1/2 NW 2nd Ave. Merrill
Management Inc. 372-1494 3-25-4-2
3BR 1BA Home with wood floors Central
H & Air. Washer/Dryer Hkups 1100 sq ft
$725/mo. Off NE 16th Ave 1050 NE 13th
Place. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-
1494 3-25-4-2
2BR 1BA Apts 1 Block to UF New Carpet,
Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 1210 SW 3rd
Avenue $540/mo Call Merrill Management
Inc. 372-1494 3-25-4-2
2BR 1BAApt, 1 Block to UF, Central H &Air,
Tile Floors 1236 SW 1st Ave, $585/mo Call
Merrill Managment Inc. 372-1494 3-25-4-2
2BR 1BA Apts $515-525/mo
5 BIks to UFI 840 Sq Ft 829 SW 5th Avenue,
St. CroixApts Central H &Air, indlds wtr, swg,
pst ctrl, garbage. Call Merrill Management
Inc. 372-1494 3-25-4-2
1BR 1BA Apts 1Blk to UF! $460/mo 1236
SW 4th Ave. Grad II Apts Central H &Air,
Carpet, inclds water, swg, pest control &
garbage. Call Merrill Managemetn. Inc. 372-
1494 3-25-4-2
1 Block from UF!
1BR and 2BR Apts Avail Now, Summer or
Fall,. See our list at www.merrillmanagement
.net updated daily or call Merrill Management
Inc. 372-1494 3-25-4-2
SUMMIT HOUSE Walk to VA/Shands. 2BR.
New carpet, paint, bath. $600/mo. Call 352-
359-1253 3-28-5-2
lV- Subleases
Apartments Sublets & Roommates
All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500
Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn
1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368)
WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3
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
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 352-266-8475-41=,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 Katie
352-246-3743 kdobson@ufl.edu 3-23-10-3
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 1BR/1BA 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
Great furnished apt w/own bath
On campus
Perfect for summer
$333/month + 1/3 utls & cable
Call (352) 222-8889
3-25-10-3
$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 lbed/1bath.
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, new-furniture & carpet, move-in
bonus. Avail from 5/1-8/31 371-9950 or.cell
246-4112 3-22-7-3
Arlington Sq 1BR 4/1 8/1 $0 down and
$565/mo OBO. Normally $700. 239-218-
8360 3-23-8-3
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
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. $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@ufl.edu 3-28-10-3
1BR/1BAapt. Vaulted ceilings, W/D, DW. Can
move in immediately. Rent NEGOTIABLE.
Contaact Mike at 850-526-9224, 850-526-
7215 3-29-10-3
SUMMER SUBLEASE AT GAINESVILLE
PLACE. $465/ino rent all inclusive. 1BR/1BA
in 4BR/4BA. Female only. Call 352-359-1066
3-22-5-3
BR for rent in 4BR/4BA apt. Clean, fully
furnished, friendly roommates, near pool.
$400/mo. Available now -Aug w/option
to renew. Call 703-930-4830 or email
Fure2luz@yahoo.com 3-29-10-3
MARCH RENT FREE! 1/2 OFF APRIL!
2/1 from now July 31st $499/mo. Can
renew. Beval Apts 2330 SW 35th PI. Call
256-0501 3-22-5-3
PERFECT 4 SUMMER!!!
Sublease avail in the Exchange May Aug.
1/1 in 4/4. Great amenities, close to cam-
pus. Price negot. Call Ashley at 374-4845!
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. Avail
now. $450/mo, rent negotiable. 333-6614 or
256-7598 3-22-5-3
University- Commons Apt. March 20 -August
20. Need Male or Female to move into the
complex. Rent $335. Please call 352-514-
2326 for more info. 3-23-5-3
1BR/1BA RIGHT ACROSS FROM UF. Avail
May 1st w/opt to renew. $469/mo. Call 813-
624-2946 3-23-5-3
CAMPUS LODGE APT. $100 OFF RENT!
Start in May. Female needed for 1BR/1BA
$450/mo incis all + internet, W/D, furnished.
Near UF & SFCC. Call 954-691-8944 3-23-
5-3
1 WEEK FREE
May 1st-Aug 7. 1BR/1BA WALK TO CLASS!
Only $529/mo OBO. Graduating, need to
sublease 407-375-5240 3-23-5-3
$240/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE
+ 1/3 util
3BR/2BA Boardwalk Apt.
Call PK 954-682-5979
or Call 904-705-1689 3-25-7-3
Cheap Gainesville Place sublease. $325
OBO Furn 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA apt.
Everything incl, w/W/D, pool, bus stop out-
side. May Aug Call Allison 352-514-3983
3-23-5-3
Very spacious 2BR/2BA townhome. Avail for
sublease on May 1st -July 31st. 2-level home
in beautiful Lakewood Villas. incl loft BR &
study. Price neg. Call Kelly 561-644-5937
3-30-10-3
Sublease an awesome Countryside
Apartment. Avail NOW $420 includes ev-
erything. On bus route to UF and close to
1-75 for SFCC. High spd internet/cable. Pool
and b-ball. Contact Nicole 352-328-4551
3-30-10-3
$385/mo for summer sublet, unfurn. Renewal
available for next year. 1BR/1BA, 1 blk E of
Sorority Row. Call Joe at 352-371-6796
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 -
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/1BAin 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
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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 a 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 3-28-10-3
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. $545/mo. On 2 bus rts. Fully furn. Call
904-477-3894 3-23-4-3
4BR/2BAAvail 5/1 8/1. A, 2, 3 or 4 BR @
$415/ea Unfurn. 1 block from Criser. Please
call Ashley 772-201-6158 4-7-15-3
MOST WANTED
Dexter Tyrone
Deering
Black Male
(DOB 02/21/86); 6'01",
145 lbs, Black Hair,
Brown Eyes
Wanted for:
Grand Theft 3RD Degree, 2 Counts of
Petit Theft, Resisting Detainment,
Criminal Mischief Less than 200,
Trespass, Theft, and No Valid Drivers
License.
ALACIUA COUY11
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STOPPERS
Call (35) 372-STOP
THE LANDINGS summer sublease May
- Aug 1st. 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. Furniture
available upon request. $382/mo OBO. Call
407-719-98433-23-4-3
Campus Club summer sublease: 1 F in 3BR.
$375/mo includes all utilities, cable, ethernet,
maid service, 1it 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 $468/
mo. 1824 NW 3rd PI. #12. David 283-1516
3-24-5-3
*1 BR/1BA 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 May-
Aug. Call Elyse 954-461-8506 3-23-8-3
Great Summer Sublease! Large BR in ador-
able 2BR house. 5 min walk from campus.
Avail May to Aug. $425/mo. Call 407-625-
8990 or email rawls012@aol.com 3-25-5-3
3/2.5 townhome avail 5/6 8/1. Free cable,
printing, tanning, internet by the pool, unfur-
nished, W/D, bus route, $350/mo Individual.
leases available 352-514-4084 3-25-5-3
0*@WALK TO CLASSOOO
1/1 in 2/1 house behind Norman Hall. Great
location and very cheap. Avail April 25. Call
262-7200 3-25-5-3
$400/mo Negotiable. The Landings 11 FT x
14 FT bedroom. Everything incl. free tanning,
sports courts, poolhouse. Summer. Furniture
available. 954-290-8087 3-25-5-3
1BR/1BA or 2BR/2BA in female 4BR/4BA @
Lex Cr. 2 short bus rts. All inclusive $400/mo.
Call 352-216-1999 3-24-4-3
1 BLOCK FROM UF 2BR/1BA $310/ea May
thru mid Aug. Furnished or unfurnished,
wood floors. Call 863-670-2192 or 352-359-
3293 3-23-3-3
4BR/4BA apt 2 blocks from campus. May
July, W/D, $1880/mo Michael 359-0065
3-25-5-3
LEXINGTON summer sublease 1BR/1BA in
a 4BR/4BA apt. male. $900 whole summer.
Free ethernet, util included. Contact 386-
846-8890. Fully furnished. 3-25-5-3
1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA available immediately.
Pointe West Apts. $285/mo + 1/2 utils. Call
335-8706 4-1-10-3
UNIVERSITY CLUB
1/1 in 4/4 ONLY $350/mo May Aug. incl
furn, all util, W/D, cable & ethernet. I pay
all move-in fees. Call anytime 317-2976
3-24-4-3
Summer sublease at University Club.
Spacious 1BR/1BA or 2BR/2BA in 4BR/4BA
apt. Avail May 1 Inc. util, W/D, ethernet, fur-
nished, cable. $389/mo. Call 352-262-0569
4-15-20-3
University Glades Sublease!! SUMMER:
:May -Aug $440/mo BR w/personal bath in 3/
3 apt. incl all util. Furniture avail. Call Stacey
352-336-1968 4-1-10-3
Reduced $450 @ The Exchange
furnished 1BR/1BA in 2/2
Kitchen, living room, porch,
W/D, now available.
SFemale:please. 772-473-0560-3;,28-5r3,
Room for summer sublease A, B or C in
a beautiful new house. Room is spacious.
Huge backyard w/pool. Pets welcome. Rent
$450!! MUST see!! Everything included. 786-
367-7749 4-20-22-3
1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA 2 story posh down-
town apt located in heart of G'ville nite life.
Lrg BR & walk-in closet. W/D Avail now thru
July. Free dep & $375 cash. Price neg. Call
305-761-6595 4-2-10-3
May thru July. Village 34 Apts. 1BR near
shopping & UF. On busline, $300/mo. Call
352-346-4612 3-28-5-3
REGENCY OAKS 2BR/2BA sublease. $665/
mo. For April, May, June & July. Call 352-
871-1149 3-31-8-3
** 1BR/1 BA available in 3BR/3BA **
Fully furnished & all utilities included, 465/
mo. May-Aug, Aug rent FREE, price neg. 2
convenient bus routes 9 & 34. Call 904-424-
2834 3-28-5-3
SUMMER SUBLEASE 2 rooms @ University
Commons. 4/2 apt, $385/mo each, includes
utils & cable. Avail now Aug. Call 954-
895-0884 or 904-377-9346 CLOSE TO UF
3-28-5-3
Available immediately. JBR/1BA in 3BR
house. Close to campus. W/D, great room-
mates. $0 down, $340/mo, negotiable. Call
Tim 727-642-0136 4-1-5-3
Sun Key/Sun. Island less than 1 mi to UF
1BD/1BA, $480/mth. Fully Furnished, water
included
Available May 1 July 31
Call 335-3649 3-25-4-3
Roommates
Roommate Matching HERE
Oxford Manor 377-2777
The Landings 336-3838
The Laurels 335-4455
Cobblestone 377-2801
Hidden Lake 374-3866
4-20-71-4
Female roommate for one/two female UF
students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk
to UF. Old house charm with all amenities.
Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv mes-
sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4
Female roommates wanted brand new 2100
sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to
UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils
incl $525/mo.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
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, fire-
place, hi-spd DSL intemet, cable TV, W/D,
cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $340 +
utils. 352-271-8711 3-24-25-4
IMMEDIATE ROOMMATE to rent 1 BR in 3/2
house. New wood floors, new appliances, 4
mi from campus. $350/mo + 1/3 utils. Ryan
850-261-3571 3-25-22-4
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
refundable 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
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
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 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
*ROOMMATE WANTED*
Tivoli Apartments. $338 + utils. Private BA,
no sec dep, pool, gym, tennis courts. 339-
1651 3-28-10-4
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 + Ltils. Call 352-283-
4925 (Dave)
Female roommate. Unique studio apt in
beautiful restored 1900's house. 1 mile to
UF. Separate 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/mo & 1/2 utl. Pets welcome.
Move inAug 1 for 12 mo lease. Call Marisa
359-6161 3-28-8-4 *-! ,-,,.-
Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/:
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/o
summer for 3BR home near mall. Located ii
quiet wooded area. $350/mo EVERYTHIN(
INCLUDED. Must love dogs. 352-262-9631
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/m(
-+ shared bills, 1st, last, sec dep 384-143'
3-23-4-4
STONERIDGE APARTMENTS 1 female
roommate needed for awesome 3BR/2.5B
townhouse. Rent $310 + 1/3 utils. Easygoin!
- Call Leila 407-701-2869 3-24-5-4
Need ASAP: F non-smoking for Ig 2/2 apt A
gym/pool, close to Butler Plaza. Prefer grad
prof. Cat ok. $550/mo total W/D & cablh
incl. Call Irena at 352-284-3377 3-25-5-4
**4 BLOCKS TO CAMPUS**
Large house w/pool, wood floors, big rooms
2BRs available. Wireless. $450/mo + util:
ea. Corey 904-234-5214 or 352-373-901!
4-1-10-4
Looking for individual to share 2BR condi
in Casablanca. $610/mo incl everything
W/D, cable, lights, etc. Pool. Call 870-786!
3-24-4-4
Grad student pref aquarium enthusiast
House near Oaks Mall 3/2. New ful appl, T\
wireless web, only one other roommate, ol
fice to share, deck & shed, 1/2 util $400 rer
216-798-8484 3-28-5-4
Roommate wanted for a 3BR/2BA house 1.
miles from campus. $430/mo everything in
cluded. Call Amy 352-219-5780 4-2-4(-4
M/F needed now for 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2Bj
condo near mall. Huge living area & kitcher
W/D, hi-spd net, pool. Must be clean, NS
$400/mo + 1/2 utils. Call Allison 225-129,
3-28-5-4
Real Estate
Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extr.
land, 60 sec walk-to UF. Exc cond. Hous,
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 areas
Any size, price or condition. 352-264-734
or visit us at www.happygatorhomes.com4
20-71-5
The Flavor of New Orleans comes to carr
pus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums
1 block to'UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats
or view the University from your 3BR/3B,
townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 37S
8256 4-20-71-5
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING(
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Plenty of properties are available.
Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty
352-235-1576 4-20-68-5
WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO B
JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT ,YEAR
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choose from at affordable prices. Vis
www.mattpricerealtor.com or call toda
352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realt
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
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COMPACT KITCHEN UNIT
sink, refrigerator, 2 burners (all electric) 26"
x 31" Never used. Asking $650 Parker 271-
6932 3-24-5-6
Bedroom Furniture: Full size black Lacquer
headboard with bronze trim, dresser with
mirror, chest & two nightstands; Box springs
S& mattress $300; 682-1147 3-23-2-6
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1BR/1BA LOFT CONDO
ELEGANT BOHEMIAN STYLE. Interior fea-
.ures a customized kitchen, bath & balcony,
sonvt to UF, Shands, VA & mall. Amp. pking.
$73,800 352-222-2942 4-20-28-5
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,
new A/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
al Furnishings
BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil-
low-top, mattress & box. Name brand, new,
still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-372-
7490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6
BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top
mattress& box. New, unused, still in plastic
w.hvrranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call
352-377-9846 4-20-71-6
MICROFIBER SOFA& LOVESEAT
Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must
sell. Can deliver. Retail $2300. Sacrifice
$550 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6
BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs.
Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never
been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell
$230.. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4-
20-71-6
CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop
Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost
$1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20-
71-6
BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king
bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests
avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de-
liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400
(352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6
SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather.
Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail
$2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846
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 5olid oak mission-style frame w/
mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell
$199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6
Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets
$490Qn sets $890Single sets $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
DIAL-A-WASHER.
Washer & Dryer 1 yr lease $300,
1 semester $160. Call 332-0602 or 318-
3721 4-5-20-6.
8-23-170-7
Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek
House/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/
unplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount.
M/F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404.
www.AComputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7
*G'ville Computer Repair Inc*
Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204
NW 13th.St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20-
71-7
COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Complete residential & commercial support,
networking & website development. $45/hr
www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7
LAPTOP REPAIR
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
Computer/Inernet 352.219.2980
4-20-66-7
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- computer/laptop repair
- networks, wireless, virus
- we BEAT all prices!
-home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7
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Windows Cpanel $5.99
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E onics
DISCOUNT HI-FI
722 S. Main I The Red Bldg
WE ARE CHEAPER
4-20-71-8
$101 TV'S, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES!
Police Seized! From $10! Info: 800-749-
8128 ext M974 4-20-31-8
NEW& USED BIKES FOR SALE
Many to choose from
* Best Prices in Townl
SPIN CYCLE 373-3355
424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9
9H| For Sale
PARKING:
Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF.
Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538-
2181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10
PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar
supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer
equipment. Professional cooking utensils.
R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville
RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4-20-71-10
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
Autbs Autos
M1 M3 -- I:-
OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000
SELECT MOTOR CAR
THE YELLOW BUILDING
2715 N MAIN 377-1616
www.selectmotorcar.us
96 HONDA CIVIC
2door 5 spd, Vtech, 93K miles, cold AC, all
power. $4500. 262-3989 3-22-10-12
4-20-71-12 $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS!
Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For listings
Best Cars Lowest Prices 800-749-8116 3-31-17-12
www.39thaveimports.com 1976 F250 4X4, 4 spd, 36" tires, FE, BBK,
4-20-71-1212
"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, $100; UF Hood, $15; Cap,
7 1/4, $10. All in perfect cond. 481-3987
3-22-5-10
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 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 CAR*
*Running or not!*
*NEED .HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS
*Over 10 yr svc to UF students
*Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12
CARS -CARS BuyiSellTrade
Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes
SToyota, 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
'88 Honda Accord $699
'86 Buick LeSabre $799
'88 Toyota Corolla $899
'90'Acura Legend $999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12
'90 Chevy-Lumina Van $1499
'93 Chevy Blazer $1499
'90 Ford F-150 $2499
'93 Chrysler New Yorker $1999
(352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12
uana 44/ou, blue, new starer, alternator,
exhaust & pwr steering pump. $3000 OBO.
Call 352-359-7716 3-22-10-12
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,
sunroof, 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
88 Mazda 323
$590 Call 352-871-1149 3-31;8-12
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cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call
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DIAMONDS, GEMS, CLASS RINGS, ETC
TOP CASH $ OR TRADE. OZZIE'S FINE
JEWELRY. 373-9243 4-20-71-13
On-going VOLUNTEER needed: Blind lady
needs trans on Sundays only to Mass @
Queen of Peace Catholic Church or St.
Augustine Catholic Church. For more info
call 219-6948. I live in the Tower Rd area.
3-31-92-13
Needed: Musicians, Media Talents, Multi-
media, Video, Graphics, Lead Guiter, Drums,
Keyboards, Rhythm, Fiddle, Horns & others.
for Christian ministry.
Email shanecravenwsc@aol.com 4-1-10-13
WANTED: MAZDA RX7 2 door, 1982 to '88.
ASAP for 2 hour engineering study. 1983
preferred. $100. Call, Iv mssg. 375-8710.
3-28-5-13
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This newspaper assumes no responsibil-
ity for injury or loss arising from contacts
made through advertising. We suggest that
any reader who responds to advertising use
caution and investigate the sincerity of the
advertiser before giving out personal infor-
mation or arranging meetings
LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS?
Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be
over 22, stable work history, clean driving re-
cord, drug-free, Oers ref. www.carrsmith.com
for details. 4-20-71-14
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ADVERTISING SECRETARY .
Enthusiastic, positive attitude, detail ori-
ented, organized individual needed to co-
ordinate 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 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
calls please. EOE.
Evening Newpaper Production
Applications are now being accepted for edi-
torial 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
he independent florida production application. Equal Opportunity
alligator Employer
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Microsoft Access Database Programmer
Must be highly proficient in database conver- llig
sion (version 2.0 to 2000), Visual Basic cod-
ing, troubleshooting, all aspects of database
creation relationships, forms, reports, AD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
queries, security. Short-term initial work; The Alligator Production department is
future work possible. Please email resume to accepting student applications for the posi-
smckearnan@alligator.org. No phone calls tion of Ad Graphic Designer. Starting with
please. EOE' Summer Semster Winll tr,; i, bt must have
AUDITORS for local growing inventory
service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call
352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com
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experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, and Acrobat. Friendly work en-
vironment, flexible schedule, with hours
between 9AM and 5PM Mon Fri. Fill out an
application at the front desk of The Alligator,
1105 W. University Ave, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM.
Inlcude available work schedule and refer-
ences. Previous applicants are welcome to
reapply with current schedule. EOE
Animal Care Tech looking for hard working
person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will
train, PT to start With more hrs possible. Start
at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024
between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4
CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and
pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and
pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95%
pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call
800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14
Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start
work today! No sales, opinion research
only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market
Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 4-
20-71-14
Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/
Sales and IT needed for various positions.
Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join
our team! Learn more at www.gleim.com/
employment 4-20-68-14
University of Florida
Survey Research Center
392-2908 ext. 105
$7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training
Nights + Weekends
Telephone Interviewing NO SALES
Must work 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 appt
necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4-
20-71-14
HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS
FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378-
2442 or come in and fill out an application
@ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW34th 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
ll .Help Wanted
Mortgage lender has sales positions avail
for college students seeking prof work exp.
$8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply
in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34
St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20-
70-14
GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park
Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers
for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day
avail) & linevorkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6
shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great
work environment. Apply in person 7404
NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No
phone calls please. 2-28-38-14
DOMINO'S PIZZA.
World's largest pizza delivery company now
hiring
* Delivery Drivers
* Pizza makers
* Phone order takers
$9 $14/hr
All you need is a reliable car & a very positive
attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's loca-
tions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14
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
* $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.eom 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
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 .
PROGRAMMER Internship-
C++ and OOP experience required.
Installshield, Palm and PocketPC
knowledge desired.
e-mail: jobs@usbmis,com 3-24-20-14,
21 eHelp Wanted
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 LEVEL TECH. 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.
DCI Biologicals 150 NW6th 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
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. 3-31-
20-14
*SUMMER WORK*
College Credit Possible $672/wk
888-362-2635 ext 251 for more info. 4-20-
.32-14
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. 352-22&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.qom
(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
352-332-2966 3-23-10-14
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2- ALIUGATOIR a T-L;SD.' i. MARCH 22, 2005
* Help Wanted
GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STA'! 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
$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
SERVERS & HOSTS. Experienced &
friendly. Apply in person between 2 & 5
pm. NAPOLATANO'S 606 NW 75th St. 3-
?8-5-14
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 E4E? Participate in a study to treat
conjunctivitis. Qualified participants will get
free evaluation, medication & be reimbursed
for their time. Call Dr. Levy @ 331-2020 im-
mediately. 4-20-26-14
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 NW43rd St. Suite 11B 3-22-5-14
NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER Live-in PT for 7
mo-old baby. Must have transportation & ref-
erences. 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
Information technology position available.
Some experience required. For more in-
formation, contact bbiit@bbi-cm.com with
resume..0-23-5-14
Customer Service rep wanted.
MS Office Experience required.
Permanent Full-Time Position.
Contact: Jackson Industries,
4001 Newberry Rd, E4, Gvl or
nfo@jacksonllc.com 5-24-30-14
32BKIDS searching for dance team, gym-
lastic & pre-school teachers leads w/CDA,
as well as housekeepers for all locations.
.T/PT positions avail. Apply within. 4-6-
15-14
i Help Wanted
Full Time Only
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
Phone work. http://www.bigbluebird.com
3-23-5-14
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
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 a 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. Apgly 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
Food Service Jobs
Gator Dining Services located on the UF
campus is looking for cashiers, line servers,
cooks, and dishwashers. Flex hours, day'or
night shift, comp pay. Apply at Gator Dining
Services, B73 Reitz Union, Museum Rd or
download app @ gatordining.com 3-25-5-14
VALET PARKING
Full time & Part time people wanted. Must be
customer-oriented & dependable. Call Andy
1-888-463-1954 x205. Good Pay! 3-25-3-14
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. is
currently looking for energetic, motivated, re-
sponsible Donor Scheduling Representatives
to help maintain the community blood supply.
Representatives will be responsible for
contacting donors via telephone. This is a
part-time, late afternoon/evening position.
To apply, please call 352-224-1741 after 5pm
Monday through Thursday and leave a mes-
sage EOE/DFWP 3-28-6-14
BARTENDERS, WAITSTAFF, COOKS.
JP.GATORS is now hiring, FT/PT. Apply in
person 1605 SW 13th St. No phone calls
please. 3-25-5-14
I .Help Wanted 3
DB Raquet Club weekend SALESPERSON
NEEDED to sell Sat and /or Sun 9am-5pm
Schedule can be flexible. Need respon-
sible person with excellent customer svc and
phone skills. Must have retail exp Work with
point of sale system a plus. Hourly wage neg,
please call 352-377-9850 weekday mornings
9-12 3-25-5-14
PROSHOP MANAGER needed DB Racquet
Club is looking for enthusiastic, responisbilbe
person with retail exp Work with point of sale
system a pls! Racquet strining exp beneficial,
but will train. Possess excellent customer svc
and phone skills. To work m-f8:30 am to 1 pm
hourly wage negotiable, please call 352-377-
9580 weekday mornings 9-12 3-25-5-14
Girl Scout Camp hiring counselors, life-
guards, nurses, boating instructor, arts/crafts
director, equestrian staff. Min age 18. Salary
+ meals & housing. 8 wks, 5/30 -.7/23.
Call 800-347-2688 or email
jcarr@girlscouts-gateway.org. EOE 4-18-
20-14
LOVE TO SHOP?
Mystery Shoppers needed -immediate-
lyin your local area. Flexible hours, complete
training. Internet access required. Call 888-
850-1024 3-25-4-14
TOP BOYS SPORTS CAMP IN MAINE!
PLAY & COACH SPORTS HAVE
FUN MAKE $$$ CAMP COUNSELOR
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN OVER 15
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER
2005. CHECK IT OUT AND APPLY ONLINE
NOW: WWW.CAMPCOBBOSSEE.COM
4-20-22-14
Groundskeepers FT, PT
Custodial duties/Apt Maint
Transportation req. DFWP EEO
220 N Main 375-2152 4-20-22-14
Leasing Consultant, FT, PT
Energetic Attitude
Cust. Serv. Exp. DFWP EEO
220 N. Main 375-2152 4-20-22-14
Runner for law firm
Experienced only, must own vehicle, PT,
M-F, 12 5:30, fax resume to 352-376-4645
4-4-10-14 -
HORSEBACK RIDER to exercise horses
gentle trot/jog on Farms Kanapaha trails. 1-
2x/week $10/hi Joe 352-359-7469
surreydriver@earthlink.net 3-28-5-14
ACCOUNTING to correct downloaded invest-
ment statements in Quicken. Transactions
include, cash balances; total market value;
dividends; principal payments. 379-7469
Yellowlab4@earthlink.net 3-28-5-14
Accounting Tutor
I will- pay well for your time to help student
taking accounting at SFCC thru April. Must
have taken "managerial acting" or have a
degree in accounting. Fax 352-335-8566, or
stevegvl@hotmail.com 4-8-14-14
S Services
-AAA STORAGE
Close To UF, Convenient
4x4x4 $20/mo
4x8x8 $35/mo -
533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771
4-20-71-15
IMPORT AUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes,
Porsche; Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan,
Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable
prices,. near UF, AAA approved 378-7830
www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15
HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve mem-
ory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits.
Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosis.
Low Student Rates. Leonard' Umans AAPH,
NGH certified 379-1079. 4-20-67-15
** GATOR MOVING,& STORAGE **
Local and long distance moving.
Free Estimates
One item or a housefull. FL Reg # IM19
Call Now! (352)374-4791 800-797-6766.
4-20-71-15
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PERSONAL TRAINING 300
Personal and Group Training
Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility
Call for a free workout
339-2199
4-20-71-15
** BELLY DANCE **
Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio
For Fun & Fitness 384-9200
www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com
4-20-71-15
HORSE BOARDING peaceful spacious
30 acres ring-arena round pens expe-
rienced help 12x12 stalls 1-352-472-2627.
Owner on premisis 35+ yrs exp. Lessons
avail. 4-20-71-15
MOSSWOOD FARM
Come ride with us! Great Farm
Awesome Horses & Top Notch Instruction.
Hunters & Natural Horsemanship.
466-0465 mwfarm@attglobal.net
4-20-67-15
TRAFFIC SCHOOL ONLINE
Take Points Off Your Driver's License
And Dismiss Traffic Tickets
With Online Driver Improvement Courses
onlinedrivingschool.idrivesafely.com
4-20-71-15
SLEEPY HOLLOW HORSE FARM
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LEADERSHIP LEARNED
layer credits
successs to UF
By TIM CASEY
Alligator Writer
tcasey@alligator.org
VIERA At this time of year, the sun be-
ins to shine a little brighter, the grass looks a
title greener and the air smells a little fresher.
Spring training marks a period of new
)eginnings for Major League Baseball players.
:or a pair of former UF baseball players, they
vill begin their seasons in new cities.
One of those players, Brad Wilkerson,
should finally receive the attention he deserves,
tow that his team relocated from Montreal to
Vashington, D.C. in the offseason.
Known as the 'last Expo' because he was
>art of a team of major leaguers that toured
apan in the fall, he might also be UF's greatest
baseballl player.
While playing for UF from 1996-1998,
ie led the Gators to a pair of College World
Series appearances and was crowned with the
Rotary Smith Award and National College
baseball Writer's Association Player of the
Year award his final year.
"It'5 5ll about ILnltal ability," Wilkerson
;aid. "I think going to school and maturing as
i person made me mentally tough to be where
'm at today."
The Smith award is given annually to the
)est collegiate player as determined by sports
information directors nationwide.
He was a part of All-American teams each
iear in college, then represented the U.S. as
)ait of the 2000 Olympic team that won a gold
nedal in Sydney, Australia.
One of his college teammates, David
Eckstep, signed as a free agent with the St.
,ouis Cardinals in the offseason after be-
ng part of the 2002 World Series Champion
knaheim Angels.
At a recent game at the Nationals' spring
raining complex, Eckstein recalled his time
alongside Wilkerson in 1996.
"Brad was unbelievable," Eckstein said.
'Brad was awesome. He was the best player
n college baseball his freshman year. Just an
believable talent, one of the best competi-
ors you ever want to meet."
Wilkerson was the team leader in batting
average, doubles, RBI, slugging and walks.
"He could beat you hitting it, and then go
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein leads off from first base against Washington Nationals and fellow ex-Gators player
Brad Wilkerson.
on the mound and throw a shutout," 'Eckstein
said. "He was the reason why we got to the
College World Series that year."
As part of the Washington Nationals,
Wilkerson will learn from manager Frank
Robinson. What does the Hall-of-Famer think
of the Gators alumnus?
"The term'star' is overused. Don't throw
that around," Robinson said. "He's not
a star yet. He's a.very good player
- he's starting to put
things together." he's a very so
Robinson was most
impressed with Wilkerson's leadership and
attitude towards hard work.
"Wilkersonbrought it with him," Robinson
said. "He has great work ethics; he's a very
sound fundamental player. He very rarely
makes a mistake on the field defensively. He's
a team player. He understands the game very
well."
Robinson attributes those assets to the
guidance Wilkerson has had throughout his
Tim Casey/ Alligator
Ex-Gators Brad Wilkerson and David Eckstein share a conversation during a 2005
springg training game.
career.
"It comes from good coaching, in high
school, college, on the sandlot, wherever he
was," Robinson said. "There are a lot of play-
ers that played baseball in college who don't
have the makeup of Brad Wilkerson. It has a
lot to do with individuals."
"Wilkerson brought it with him,
He has great work ethics;
und fundamental player.
He very rarely makes a mistake on the
field defensively.
I'd rather have it that way than the way we
were."
Wilkerson recently bought a new house
in Palm Beach, but is stillsearching for a new
home in the Washington area.
"I think it's going to create a lot of revenue
for this team to improve the ballclub and put
a good product out there each and every year
and compete," Wilkerson said. "That's all you
can ask for as a player."
Part of those memories are the teammates
he played with. In addition to Eckstein,
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Josh Fogg and
Oakland
He's a team player. He understands the game very well.
Frank Robinson, Washington Nationals manager
Last season, Wilkerson batted .255 with
32 home runs and 67 RBI for the Expos in his mates of Wilkerson's.
third full season. Wilkerson credits much of "We had a great group of gi
his success as a professional to his experience said. "When you win like w
in college. to the College World Series tt
"I can't regret the decision I made as far years, you have a great groin
as going to college," Wilkerson said. "Seeing gether. The chemistry, we had
what I've seen in pro ball, it takes a lot of ma- the roles. Freshman year, we hi
turity and a lot of heart to stick with it out of guys starting for us and battec
high school. There are always bumps in the year. That's what you gotta hat
road. You can count on one hand how many As a highly touted p
players didn't have a bump in the road along Owensboro, Ky., Wilkerson tc
the way." to become accustomed to the
Wilkerson finished second in the 2002 ence.
National League Rookie of the Year voting. "Once.you get in, as an a
"I think going to college and maturing as a an opportunity to work with
player and maturing as a human being is the Wilkerson said. "You really g
biggest part about me bettering myself as a classes. My first year, I kinda si
player and a person," Wilkerson said. "Even know really what to expect. B
when you get to this level, the talent is pretty and used the tutors and started
much all the same. of people.
"There are guys that are a little bit above "Once baseball season got
some people, but pretty much everybody is meeting a lot more people, it w
the same." rience," Wilkerson said. "With
Entering his fifth season, Wilkerson will be hung around, it was kind of lik
playing alongside proven Major League talent fraternity."
such as Jose Vidro, Vinny Castilla and Jose Wilkerson played under Ar
Guillen. He signed a one-year contract exten- the coach at the University of A
sion wci tlh 3.'05 million in the offseason. "I probably haven't talked
"It's going to be a lot different for us, from or seven months," Wilkerson
what we're used to as far as the media at- meaning to call him. He alwa)
tention and commitments you have to make to call him if it's going good, jus
away from the field," Wilkerson said. "That's it's going bad if you need some
a good thing. It challenges you as a person to Lopez shouldn't expect.
better yourself as, a person'and get involved. soon.
A's second
baseman
Mark Ellis
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Editor under fire
from angry fans
It's interesting that the most hate mail I've ever re-
ceived is from something I had absolutely no say in:
The cartoon that ran Monday was in the Opinions
section, which I do not control. The cartoon was the
opinion of the cartoonist only. Not me, not the news-
paper, not anyone but the
cartoonist himself.
Yet my e-mail box was
flooded with hate mail. Since
I get the pleasure of reading
it, I will let you in on some
lan Fisher of the fun that was directed
Editorial Notebook. toward me despite the fact
ifisher@alligator.org that I had absolutely nothing
to do withift.
These are excerpts from
some of my favorites. Note that all e-mails appear ex-
actly as they were received.
Your an idiot. John Glenn (Note the grammar error.)
Bet that made you feel like a big man, printing that Walsh
cartoon. As a UF journalism grad, I just wanted to register
my disgust. Count your e-mails and pat yourself on the back,'
"journalist." -.Matt Jackson (Yeah, I feel big at 5-foot-5.)
You are a coward and a low life scumbag. I hope someday
soon you have something taken away from you that hurts
and causes emotion, and someone taunts puts your face in
the paper. anonymous (Kind of hypocritical. Calls me a
coward, but does itanonymously?)
It's also obvious that the person who approved this has
never played a competitive team sport...most likely-they've
spent most of their formative years behind a computer. One
wonders what the qualifications for a "Sports Editor" are! -
anonymous (I did not approve this cartoon. I didn't see it.
until after it was sent to the printing press. Also, I won a
championship playing hockey as the goalie.)
I would love to see one of your dreams shattered and all of
your hard work/bonding go donw the drain and someone spit
it in your face as you did to walsh when over 80,000 others see
this poor display of respect. You ought to loose your job. Iknow
many sports reporters (past and current) at the alligator and
they would never create, anything of this stature. Lyndon
Pullman (Something tells me I'm not going to "loose"
my job. And didn't create the cartoon, so hopefully my
dreams aren't shattered over something I didn't have
any part in.)
The Matt Walsh cartoon was a low blow, and uncalled
for. But it does take the spotlight off him and puts it on you.
I lookforward to reading your apology to Matt and the entire
University of Florida community. Charles Lane
I do not agree with the cartoon, but the cartoon-
ist is entitled to his opinion. Thus, I owe no one an
apology.
Meyer says Dickey
'isn't doing enough'
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UF quarterback Gavin Dickey took advantage of a day off from baseball
practice to catch up with Urban Meyer's offense on the football field.
IAN NINGS, from page 28
latched on. A bigger one, a stronger one
and most importantly, a more nation-
ally visible one.
As someone who follows the Gators
throughout the season, I felt this was
probably their best year since that Final
Four team that seems about a decade
ago.
But to everyone else, this loss is
simply another chapter in the UF early
exit book.
Who says they're wrong?
Billy Donovan will tell you over arid
over the Gators had a good season.
Sure, it was a good season. Sure, the
SEC Championship was nice. Too bad
that's not what matters.
This pattern of good seasons before
bad Tournaments needs to end before
people forget what the Gatqrs did in
2000.
How does Donovan stop the bleed-
ing?
I have no idea,-but I know he needs
to do it. Despite the recent Tournament
shortcomings, you can't mention fir-
ing him. My friend owns the domain
www.FireBillyD.com, but there is no
site yet. Nor should there be.
Donovan just needs to get this fixed.
One start would be acknowledging
that this is disappointing. Billy said he
thought the 24-8 record the Gators ac-
complished this year was incredible.
Despite playing in a weak confer-
4
Lave to sleep, so I just manage it the best I
*."
And Dickey has been busy.
"So far, it's just whenever I'm in Jown I'm
ing to be at football practice," Dickey said.
riday, I have practice their I have a game right
er, so I'm going to have to make it wor."
Mullen said Dickey has done a great job try-
g to balance everything. He said Dickey has
ed to make individual meeting times when
's not busy.
"I invest a lot of time volunteering on my
vn trying to learn the offense, studying the
aybook when I have free time," Dickey said.
Although Coach Urban Meyer said Dickey
sn't been doing enough to learn the new
fense, he was glad to have a full group of
arterbacks.
"It helps, but it also cuts down on your
ps," Meyer said. "It's a new offense and Chris
ak needs to be a part of all these reps. It helps
hen you see four good-looking athletes out
ere and they're all good kids.
"It's a hard offense to learn. You've got to
p, rep, rep. There are positives and negatives;
e positives certainly outweigh the nega-
,es."
Mullen said Dickey shows more poise than
e younger quarterbacks because he has game
perience.
C.: Freshman safety Tony Joiner missed his
rd straight practice on Monday. "He's still on
e team; he just has some personal issues that
's dealing with right now. But that should be
ded soon," Meyer said,
There were no new injuries on Monday.
ence, he's right it's a good record.
However, the overall record doesn't
matter. It shouldn't matter. If a team
goes undefeated in the regular season
before bowing out in the first round, is
that incredible?
No, the team just looks like a fraud
like it didn't belong.
The Gators aren't close to that, but if
they keep losing on the first weekend,
the same questions will be asked and
the same answers spun by Donovan
about how great a season it was and
how many accomplishments the Gators
achieved.
For this UF program that Donovan
has built, a great season is a deep
postseason run not a first- or second-
round loss.
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By BRYAN APP
Alligator Staff Writer
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One stellar scoring season
and a post-season scoring
drought removed from his de-
cision to forgo a professional
career last May, junior guard
Anthony Roberson refused
to speculate whether he will
enter the NBA Draft this sum-
mer.
"Out of respect for my
UF guard Anthony Roberson must decide between a senior
season at UF or an early NBA career. Roberson was the
Southeastern Conference's leading regular-season scorer but
struggled in the NCAA Tournament.
teammates, I haven't even re-
ally thought about my future,"
said Roberson, following UF's
76-65 NCAA Tournament sec-
ond-round loss to Villanova
on Sunday. "Right now it's all
about Florida.
"I respect coach and my
teammates, and I'm focused.
on what just happened, not
my future."
After waiting until the May
11 deadline for entering the
NBA Draft last year, Roberson
decided to return to UF for a
junior year in which he led the
Southeastern Conference, av-
eraging 20.8 points per game
in league play.
His prolific scoring made
Roberson the runner-up for
SEC Player of the Year honors,
but he scored only 5 points
Sunday, all of which came in
the game's opening 3 min-
utes.
Sunday's 1-for-8 effort
followed a 3-for-15, 11-point
performance in a near-UF
first-round collapse against
Ohio on Friday.
Despite the postseason col-
lapses, the regular-season SEC
scoring leader said he feels his
UF career has been satisfying.
"Looking over my career
at Florida, I think I've had a
great career," Roberson said.
"I wish it just my junior
year would've ended a little
different."
INSPIRATION TO WEAR:
Teammates, coaches, friends,
family, classmates, professors
and even lowly sports writers:
collegiate athletes answer to a
panel of critics that rivals any
Forbes 40 corporation's board
of directors.
Prior to UF's NCAA
Tournament loss to Villanova,
Coach Billy Donovan wanted
to make sure his players took
the floor with a selfless mind-
set.
So before tipoff, Donovan
asked his players to dedicate
the game to someone special
outside of the UF locker room.
The Gators responded by car-
rying those loved ones onto
the hardwood with them.
.Players brandished ankle
tape, bearing the name of their
inspirational people written in
marker.
Sophomore guard Lee
Hi n m ph rey
and fresh-
ward Corey
Brewer said
they chose
to wear
their dads'
Brewer names.
Senior
forward David Lee dedicated
his final game to a high-school
friend from St. Louis who was
killed in a drunk driving acci-
dent, while junior guard Matt
Walsh honored his grandfa-
ther.
Roberson played for his
grandmother, mother and
former UF coaching assistant
Major Parker.
Parker was indefinitely
suspended from his team
duties after being arrested
on federal charges of cocaine
distribution on Dec. 7.
His trial is set to begin on
April 12.
By IAN FISHER
Alligator Staff Writer
ifisher@alligator.org
For the first time all spring, UF had a full
quarterback corps at practice.
Redshirt junior Gavin Dickey and red-
shirt freshman Cornelius Ingram have been
playir'f baseball and basketball, respectively.
Ingram's basketball season ended Sunday,
while Dickey had a day off from baseball
practice.
It was a relief for quarterbacks coach Dan
Mullen, also the offensive coordinator.
"When you only see three quarterbacks
the first couple days, you're getting a little
nervous on how we can go through a season
with just this," Mullen said.
Mullen said both Ingram and Dickey are
behind, but that is to be expected since they
missed the installment of some new plays.
Dickey has been working hard to balance
football, baseball and life.
"It's tough," Dickey said. "There are only
so many hours in a day and I have to eat and
SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 27
No surprise:
UF falls on
face again
o it seems there's a little
controversy about a certain
cartoon this newspaper
ran on Monday. (See Editorial
Notebook, pg. 27.)
I don't agree with making fun
of Walsh for crying, though.
To me, his tears show how
much he cares about this team.
So he didn't shoot well in UF's
Tournament "run." He gave it
his all. Anthony Roberson didn't
seem to care;- Every time I looked
up, Walsh was, on the floor yet
again after diving for a ball.
Walsh
thought this
year would
be different.
I thought
this year
wan F would be a
lan Fisher little differ-
Extra lannings ent.
ifisher@alligator.org Louis in
the Bullpen
thought this
year would be really different, as
he had UF winning it all.
But it wasn't different; it was
the same thing we've gotten
used to.
After the fifth first-weekend
exit in as many years, you can't
pick UF to get to the Sweet 16 no
matter how different a year you
think it is. Not next year. Not un-
til they actually do it.
Yes, I realize Villanova is a
good team. But isn't that what the
Tournament is all about? Beating
good, even better, teams?
Earlier this season, the big
monkey on the Gators' back
was Kentucky. They threw that
monkey off and left it miles be-
hind, defeating the 'Cats twice
- once for their first Southeastern
Conference Tournament
Championship.
But now, a new monkey has
SEE INNINGS, PAGE 27
Former UF coach Jay Berg-
man now works a couple hours
south at Central Florida. Tonight,
he Will be back in Gainesville
to face the Gators. Log on to
alligatorSports.org for the story.
* UF swimming coach Gregg Troy
and swimmer Ryan Lochte were
recognized as the 2005 Knoxville
News-Sentinel's SEC Men's Coach
of the Year and SEC Men's Swim-
mer of the Year.
* 1997: The UF women's basketball team
notches its first trip to the Elite Eight by
upsetting Louisiana Tech 71-57 in the Sweet
16. The Gators slipped to Old Dominion
53-51 in the round of eight. UF finished the
season 24-9.
* Catch up with former Gators great Brad
Wilkerson, who spent his entire career
north of the border until the Expos moved
to Washington, D.C. this offseason. Wilk-
erson led UF to two College World Series
berths. See story, pg. 26.
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Quarterbacks juggle playing two sports
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