The Independent Florida Alligator

The Independent Florida Alligator is the nation’s largest student-run newspaper. While working at the Alligator, I was also taking a full load of classes and acting as the musical director of No Southern Accent, UF’s co-ed, competitive, student-run a cappella group.

Dec. 9, 2008: Horse abandonment rises in failing economy

Dec. 7, 2008: City to test for water contamination

Dec. 7, 2008: Fourth annual service honors Pearl Harbor survivors

Dec. 4, 2008: Local Christmas tree farmers keep up tradition

Dec. 2, 2008: Teenager to be tried as adult on homicide charges

Nov. 30, 2008: Military recruiters see increase in enlistments

Nov. 26, 2008: Judge rules Fla. gay adoption ban unconstitutional

Nov. 21, 2008: Commission extends domestic partnership benefits

Nov. 19, 2008: Commissioners sworn in for another term

Nov. 18, 2008: Gun sales increase after election

Nov. 14, 2008: City to remove unwanted plants from Duck Pond

Nov. 13, 2008: Inauguration ticket requests overwhelm representatives for the first time

Nov. 7, 2008: City asks UF’s help in fire services

Nov. 6, 2008: Some students encounter voting problems

Nov. 5, 2008: Gainesville sees high voter turnout

Nov. 5, 2008: Obama wins presidency after historic election

Nov. 3, 2008: Local early voters turn out in record numbers

Nov. 1, 2008: Joe Biden to speak on campus

Oct. 31, 2008: Judge halts enforcement of election law

Oct. 30, 2008: Local organizations reach out to homeless during cold weather

Oct. 29, 2008: City proposes using GPD to control club overcrowding

Oct. 28, 2008: Biden visits Ocala to promote early voting

Oct. 27, 2008: Gainesville to start pilot cell phone tours of city

Oct. 24, 2008: City cracks down on street vendors

Oct. 24, 2008: Shortened workweek may affect parade turnout

Oct. 23, 2008: Michelle Obama speaks to more than 10,000

Oct. 21, 2008: YouTube political ads fail to sway voters

Oct. 20, 2008: Local candidates discuss platforms for Nov. 4 elections

Oct. 20, 2008: Michelle Obama to speak in Gainesville Wednesday

Oct. 16, 2008: Annexation of Southwest 20th Avenue up for vote in Nov.

Oct. 15, 2008: Ordinance to require lobbyists to register with City

Oct. 13, 2008: County Commissioners organize policies at retreat

Oct. 10, 2008: City hopes to bring more business to developing area

Oct. 8, 2008: Florida presidential pick still uncertain, profs say

Oct. 2, 2008: City Commission holds discussion on amendment to antidiscrimination policy

Oct. 2, 2008: Florida county to test electronic voting with overseas residents

Sept. 29, 2008: Professors weigh in on presidential debate

Sept. 26, 2008: National bailout protest sees low turnout locally

Sept. 26, 2008: RTS to increase rates, reduce Saturday service

Sept. 23, 2008: Mobile home residents remain on lots despite park closing

Sept. 17, 2008: UF making changes one year after Taser incident

Sept. 12, 2008: Alachua County receives false bomb threat on courthouse

Sept. 11, 2008: Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses

Sept. 10, 2008: Construction delays apartment complex move-ins

Sept. 8, 2008: Junk store hosts kid-friendly political rally

Sept. 5, 2008: City names downtown plaza for Bo Diddley

Sept. 5, 2008: Residents protest possible amendment to anti-discrimination policy

Sept. 4, 2008: Republicans satisfied with national convention’s success

Sept. 3, 2008: Commission narrows shelter choices to three sites

Aug. 29, 2008: Apartment complexes limit parking spaces

Aug. 28, 2008: Democratic National Convention inspires, excites Alachua County attendees

Aug. 26, 2008: Alachua primary to decide race for sheriff and property appraiser

Aug. 25, 2008: Taxi stands start services near midtown and downtown bars

Aug. 25, 2008: UF political experts react to Obama’s selection of Biden as running mate

April 27, 2008: Edible Book Contest shows how sweet reading can be

April 10, 2008: UF dancers featured on BET show

April 7, 2008: Hip-hop competition flaunts fancy footwork, acrobatics

March 26, 2008: Students celebrate Israeli independence day

March 18, 2008: Gainesville Veterans Center opens

Feb. 26, 2008: Starbucks to close for employee training

Feb. 21, 2008: ‘Next Top Model’ tryouts to come to Gainesville for the first time

Feb. 8, 2008: UF Center offers intensive sustainability course

Feb. 4, 2008: Alachua County at-risk programs receive $1M grant

Jan. 30, 2008: Tony award-winning actress to visit UF

Jan. 28, 2008: Gator license plates top best-sellers list

Jan. 18, 2008: Mayor looks to 2008