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the independent florida VOLUME 98 ISSUE 85 Costs mount in fight over union * UF SPENT MORE THAN $50K ON OUTSIDE COUNSEL. By MEGAN SEERY Alligator Staff Writer mseery@alligator.org UF has spent more than $50,000 fighting its faculty in a legal battle about which university employees can vote to unionize on campus. UF paid $50,803.50 for 337.8 la- bor hours in outside legal services related to a state Public Employees Relations Commission case be- tween UF administrators and the UF chapter of United Faculty of Florida, university spokesman Steve Orlando said. The figure does not include UF's in-house labor and resource costs, he said. "I think it's an enormous waste By DAVID COHEN Alligator Writer dcohen@alligator.org The nation's first female U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno, will speak at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Feb. 9. Reno, who served under former president Bill Clinton, also campaigned for the Democratic nomination for Reno the Florida gu- bernatorial race in 2002 before los- ing to Bill McBride in the primary. "We were looking for someone of resources," said Kim Emery, president for the UF chapter of UFF. "Instead of working with us, they are wasting time, money and good will in an effort to forestall the inevitable." UF's General Counsel Office did not return phone calls. Sparring between UF admin- istrators and unionized faculty began in UF January Administration 2003, when the Board of Trustees took.over after the dis- solution of the Board of Regents. Trustees sought to include the law and medical schools and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, or IFAS, in the union's bargaining unit. Union ri-prtcntLi- SEE FACULTY, PAGE 8 who had broken through some barriers of society to get to where she wanted to be," said Natasha Chida, director of the Women's Leadership Council. "She will be talking about women and leadership, and we hope that she will inspire the audi- ence to work to attain their goals and embrace the challenge of lead- ership," Chida said. Accent and the Women's Leadership Council will pay Reno $15,000. The groups will also cover all of the politician's airfare, hotel accommodations at the Hilton University of Florida & Conference SEE RENO, PAGE 8 nilCh WeWbt, Mn111dlur Lda Jennifer Zaitz, Elyse Cohen and Allison Hymes share a laugh at The Swamp on Monday night. The location of bars is thought to contribute to the rise of alcohol abuse by students. UF to review alcohol policies Officials seeking curtailment By STEPHANIE GARRY and EMILY YEHLE Alligator Staff Writers Ladies drink free. Two-for- one wells. Two-dollar pitchers. UF administrators fear these specials encourage students to overindulge, and they're bring- ing some outside help to stop it. Laurie Davidson, associ- ate director of the Center for College Health and Safety, will meet with administrators and city officials on Feb. 16 to dis- cuss ways to combat alcohol abuse through factors such as drink specials, bar location and aggressive advertising. "What we've promoted is a comprehensive approach," Davidson said. "Nobody be- lieves there's a silver bullet - the one activity that's somehow going to change this issue." UF President Bernie Machen brought the topic to the fore- front after a UF survey showed 50 percent of students surveyed binge drink. Last week, Machen took the first step by prohibiting Coors Light from advertising at an upcoming concert at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Curbing this kind of ag- gressive marketing toward college students is part of the holistic approach that is gaining popularity among researchers. Last Fall, a Harvard University study found 10 universities reduced high-risk drinking by tackling environmental factors such as encouragement of non- alcoholic activities, cooperation with the host cities and expan- sion of alcohol-free dorms. Now university officials are hoping Davidson can teach them how these practices might work at UF. But first they have to determine the problem. A few years ago, bars ad- vertised on campus by putting flyers on every seat in lecture halls, displaying drink specials on overheads between classes, and layering so much material on Turlington Plaza that it took SEE ALCOHOL, PAGE 8 UF guard Matt Walsh said he doesn't feel any lingering pain in his.left ankle, but Lee Humphrey may continue to start at shooting guard in the Georgia game tonight. See story, pg. 20. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" * Joining a continuously expanding political field, newly selected leaders of the Progress Party will talk to students one-on- one today to hear their perspectives on Student Government. See story, pg. 5. Today FORECAST 2 1 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIED 10 i f CROSSWORD 16 Sunny SPORTS 20 64/44 visit www.alligator.org TUESDAY, JANUARY 25. 2005 UPCOMING EVENTS Janet Reno to speak at O'Connell Center Not officially associated wi e University of Florida 2, ALLIG ACTOR i TU ESDAY, JANUARY'25,/2005 News Today WEDNESDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 70/49 THURSDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 72/48 M Cu ICJ *0 0 p FRIDAY RAIN 68/50 SATURDAY THUNDER STORMS 74/51 About 100 students went to the center opening week. Trial programs are in plan- ning, but the center will not offer permanent services un- til a student assessment has been completed at the end of Spring. "We want to see what stu- dents want and fulfill those- needs," Baker said. Programs like a stress-re- duction education lecture in April and a self-help cold- care station will be tested to learn what students need at Jennings.. "We are going to do one before Spring Break to talk about alcohol and sex to have students have a safer spring break," said RA Jessica Stover. UF's Department_ -of Housing remodeled the space, located near the Jennings rec room, for GatorWill The cen- ter- nclude- a lIh-oot-b\-li- foot exam room with cabinets and a sink. StaffedbI -, student the cen- ter ii ill oftei walk-in -er lices from to 1V0 1 p.m. from NMonday to ThurJsday. but rull medical care ill not be available. Once ser icets finalize, students t',ill be able to make appointment- LINDSAY PETER 1DON'1' D)IINK & II|IVI4 A- Call 392-1161 x4283 Visit us on the web at www.shcc.ufl.edu Armed student fesses up A 14-year-old student admit- ted Monday to bringing weap- ons and ammunition onto school property, authorities said. Report_ stated that the -tudent v, likedd up to a re-odLIrce deputy at Kanapaha Middle School and pulled out a bottle of BB pellets from his pocket. He then told Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy Todd .Thomas he could lead him- to find additional w eapon_. He led the deputy to a nearby wooded area, owned by the Alachua County School Board, and unco ered a handgun, knife and gloves, reports state. Since the woods are on school property, the boy was arrested. He cooperated i ith questioning and so far has made no violent threats, according to reports. ELIZABETH PRANN The Alligator strives to be accurate and clear in its news reports and editorials. If you find an error, please call our newsroom at (352) 376- 4458 or send dn e-mail to editor@alligator.org. GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS 25%1 OFF any one ONO Product 1 ,,. c W A::r.r,c er i d- :. 3914 SW Archer Rd only available at Buler Piaza location LOCAL Satellite health center opens at Jennings Hall UF's Office of Academic Initiatives and Enhancement and the Student Health Care Center opened a new 'attilite location on campus Jan. 10. GatorW'ell at ItnlJings H.all r ill prol ide students ivith a b\ ulg-learning community .aid spokeswoman Tina Baker . 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Commissioners Tony Domenech and Ed Braddy both expressed a desire to research-the feasibility of the new fees at Monday's City Commission meeting. "I want to get off the dime and get more (information) known to get the dialogue rolling," Domenech said. Commissioner Chuck Chestnut countered. "I've got no problem getting off the dime," Chestnut said. "I want to know when it's coming back to me, be- cause I want to spend that dime." Along with Chestnut, Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan and Commissioner Rick Bryant both expressed unease with the approval that continuing to explore this fee implied. "It sounds like we're going forward; I haven't heard any other options," Chestnut said. Commissioner Craig Lowe introduced an amendment to the language that clarified the staff will look for other options, which all commissioners accepted. The decision to approve and enact the fee won't be made for four or five months. Gainesville has the lowest water rates in the state, Braddy said. Also at Monday's meeting, approximately 20 citizens voiced their objections to Gainesville Regional Utility's proposed $500 million 4- project. Members of Citizens for Affordable and Renewable Energy wore stickers on their chests reading "We C.A.R.E." and came to request the commission take the appropriate amount of time to consider Hanrahan alternatives to the energy plan put forth by GRU, such as natural gas and biomass, which har- nesses energy from dead trees and compost. A meeting specifically about the proposed plant will be held next Monday. Two presentations on impact and alternatives by pri- vate citizens have been approved. Missing from discussion was an item on cultural sensi- tivity training, which was passed over without comment from the commission's agenda. A decision on the topic has been postponed until Feb. 14. Braddy sent an e-mail and spoke about his opposition to the program on WSKY 97,3 FM's "The Bob Rose Show" on Monday morning. Braddy called the extra training "an irresponsible ac- tion" in a phone interview, noting that all city employees already go through diversity-awareness training. The push for increased training came as a result of a disruption of the Fifth Avenue Arts Festival by local law enforcement in May. Festival Executive Director Nkwanda Jah said Gainesville Police officers acted insensitively to the festi- val's attendees and should be made to undergo awareness training. The plan had been on the agenda and recommended for approval but did not carry a fiscal note describing its predicted cost. Speaker fulfills 'mission in life' by teaching self-defense By ADRIENNE BROWNE Alligator Contributing Writer About 200 UF women stood in a circle in the Reifz Union Grand Ballroom Monday night learning to defend them- selves against potential assailants. Erin Weed, at her pre- On sentation, "Girls Fight Campus Back!," doled out security advice and defense moves. Acting Against Rape Every Student's Task Force and the Panhellenic Council sponsored this final event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Amy Kennedy, director of women's wellness for the Panhellenic Council, stressed the importance of speaking up about sexual assault. "Our well-being on this campus.is such an important issue," she said. "r feel that there's so many issues that aren't brought up as much as they should, and I want to help promote those issues." Weed, 27, became motivated to speak at campuses after her friend was mur- dered in 2001. She said she worried the same thing would happen to her. "I realized we will never be equal to men as long as we are terrified of them," Weed said. Weed decided she would teach wom- en how to protect themselves to preserve her friend's memory. "Maybe this is my mission in life," she said. "I'm supposed to roam around the country teaching ass-kicking." Weed suggested changing locks when first moving in and urged women to wedge a piece of wood between the window opening and the top of a pane to keep it from getting opened. The speech ended with a self-defense demonstration targeting a man's most sensitive areas - the groin, throat, eyes, nose, stomach, ears, fingers, feet, temples, forehead and ankles. "There's nothing more dangerous than a pissed-off woman," she said. AAREST director Marni Jacob said she considers Sexual Assault Awareness Month a success, with one event drawing 400 people. "I think a lot of people are aware of our organization," Jacob said. "I've had a lot of people show interest in it." Erin Weed, founder of "Girls Fight Back!" a personal safety program for women instructs student Angela Gaff in a self-defense technique in the Reitz Union on Monday night. 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The Birmingham Post JAN 7 JA 30 Tikes $14 $2 4 4'~.4 4 4,ALLIGATOR s iTceU Acream to benefit underprivi Students eat ice cream to benefit underprivileged * THE EVENT RAISED FUNDS FOR RECURSO PROJECTS. By KIMBERLY GOUZ Alligator Contributing Writer Students bundled up in sweaters and scarves crowded a local ice cream shop Monday night to demonstrate support for RECURSO, a UF community service organization. The event, held at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Shop at 3437 W University Ave., raised money for children suffering from mal- nutrition, cancer and AIDS and publicized the club's upcoming events. "This is a fun way for students to learn about who we are and what we do," RECURSO Vice President Emily Friend said. "A lot of the fundraising we do here tonight goes directly towards helping children in developing nations." Shop owners- Mike and Lisa Manfredi donated 20 percent of the proceeds for each RECURSO sundae purchased between-7 and 9 p.m. "My wife and I went into this business hoping to create a place where students and residents can hang out and have fun," Jamie Wathen, a UF sophomore, endulges in her ice cream sundae Monday evening at Sweet Dreams Homemade Ice Cream, where RECURSO held a fundraiser to support community service projects. Manfredi said. "We're not in a cluded a scoop of homemade ice All the tips made during the position where we can just stroke cream, orange and blue sprinkles, benefit were donated to help out checks, but we like to help whipped cream, a cherry and a support the organization. out where we can." choice of chocolate or caramel "I think that it says something The RECURSO sundae in- syrup. about RECURSO that students would show up in such cold weather to buy ice cream," Friend said. "It really helps that the ice cream is so good though." Other RECURSO fundrais- ers have ranged from making Christmas cards to raising money for chemotherapy machines and treatments for underprivileged children. The organization, along with the Student Government Multicultural Affairs Cabinet, will hold their third annual International Food and Dance Festival on Feb. 18 at Simons nightclub. The group is also organizing its second trip to Nicaragua, scheduled for May 2 to 16. Participants will travel to Puertos Cabeza or Managua and earn up to three credit hours. Students in Managua will work in a hospital to implement an arts and medical program, while those in Puertos Cabeza will educate teachers about computers. Applications for the program are due Feb. 4. "Computers will open the doors to the world for these people," said Stephanie Joyce, RECURSO's trip director. "This is something that will affect their everyday lives." ON ese talks it in Japanese WWII survivor talks internment in America By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer Itaulbee@alligator.org Students and adults gathered to hear a WWII Japanese in- ternment survivor recount his tale in the Reitz Union Monday. Robert Hosokawa told about 35 people in the Reitz Union of his ordeal in camps near Seattle and in Idaho. He also spoke of civil liberties and security as they apply to recent events. Hosokawa had just finished college when the U.S. govern- ment ordered Japanese-American internment. He told how his mother cried as she burned letters from relatives, afraid the government would find them suspicious. "Let's not let our government forget that our civil liberties are too dear to squander." Robert Hosokawa WWII Japanese internment camp survivor "After seven months there, the United States government admitted it had been a- mistake to order the mass intern- ment," he said. He said the findings now show the overwhelming majority of Japanese-Americans were loyal to the United States. "Too late," he said. Later, the government said the prisoners could leave the camps, but only if they could secure a job off the West Coast. Through a friend, Hosokawa got a job at a newspaper in, "of all places, Independence, Missouri," he said. Later, in response to a question from the audience, he said he did not know enough about Guantanamo Bay to compare it to his experience. There are things people don't know and things the government doesn't want them to know, he said. "The problem we have to worry about is that it has been kept so secret," he said. Months or years later, he asked, "are they going to say,'Oh, it was all a mistake'?" He agreed to a need for security, but said, "Let's not let our government forget that our civil liberties are too dear to squander." HEAR AGAI VIDS-OVIDI 'BUY SL - .......New Treadmills....... Free Workout with this ad! 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Visit www.sigmanu.org/florida and complete a personal questionnaire to get more information about this once in a lifetime opportunity. Sigma Nu Fraternity Creating a Legacy ofHonor TUE DAY, JANUARY 25ZQ05 P,,IZATQR 5 Progress Party seeks student ideas, input By STEPHEN MAGRUDER Alligator Writer smagruder@alligator.org Joining a continuously expanding political field, newly selected leaders of the Progress Party will talk to students one-on-one today to hear their perspec- tives on Student Government. "I think it can only be better with more choices to make. I'd much rather see 10 parties registered than none." MacKenzie Moritz Presidential candidate of the Progress Party MacKenzie Moritz, Adam Roberts and Susan Henriques, the presidential, vice presidential. and treasurer candi- dates, respectively, of the Progress Party, will be available to answer questions and speak informally with students at the Orange &-Brew, located in the Reitz Union, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "It's more about what they want than what we want," Moritz said of the students. The party, which has yet to slate any Student Senate candidates, will base its choices solely on applications and interviews. "I think we've put together a quali- fied ticket with qualified candidates," Moritz said. All three candidates have prior experience in SG: Moritz is a Student Senator, Roberts is a Student cabinet director and Government Henriques works in the SG Finance Office. The party has promised to make SG accessible and inclusive in a way its lead- ers say the current Access Party govern- ment never did. The candidate-nominating conven- tion for the Phoenix Party, the renamed version of the governing Access Party, whose name was claimed by a Florida Blue Key member, has yet to be sched- uled. Today's discussion, promoted as the first of many for Progress, will take place during one of the most crowded SG elec- tion seasons in recent history. The parties Access, Gator, Mad Hatters, Phoenix, Progress, Theater SStrike Force ard Voice have all been ap- proved by the Student Activities Center. Ignite's application was denied, and the Keg and Student Alliance parties still await approval. "I think it can only be better with more choices to make," Moritz said, adding, "I'd much rather see 10 parties registered than none." From 2002 to 2004, a total of eight parties ran candidates for executive SG offices. With each additional party approved, election-day ballots may become increas- ingly cluttered. Journalism dean will stay By JEFF SIRMONS Alligator Writer jsirmons@alligator.org One sought-after journalism administra- tor has chosen to stay at UF where "there's more going on" rather than seek the helm of another top journalism school. Terry Hynes, dean of UF's College of Journalism and Communications, withdrew her candidacy as a finalist for the same po- sition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Monday, saying she felt she could do more for UF. "It really was wonderful up there, and they have ore of the finest programs in the nation," Hynes said. "However, I feel my tal- ents are better matched here, and that there's more going on in this program." Hynes took the job in 1994 and has since helped mold the program into one of the best in the nation, said John Sutherland, chairman of the advertising department. "There are a lot of good things happening in this college, and I can see-why Dean Hynes wants to continue with that," Sutherland said. "UNC is great, but it's small and stable, whereas UF is bigger and on the rise, which, I think, fits her personality better." UF's communications programs are quickly improving, Sutherland said, and if Hynes left, the momentum would be lost. "If we lost Hynes, it might take a couple years to get back to where we are now," Sutherland said. William McKeen, chairman of the jour- nalism department, said Hynes' positive attitude and supportive nature have allowed her to succeed as a dean. "If you have an off-the-wall idea, she won't shoot it down-instead, she'll work with it and make something out of it," McKeen said. McKeen wasn't surprised that UNC ex- pressed interest in Hynes. "They'd be sitting pretty if- they had her because she has the same academic and professional savvy as their old dean, who is retiring after 25 years at that position," S McKeen said. "She brings extensive real-world and academic experience to the table." One of Hynes' great- est accomplishments was bringing master lecturer Michael Foley to UF and Hynes helping him earn a faculty position, she said. "Foley brings excitement, expertise and toughness to reporting, and he is an asset to the,department of journalism," Hynes said. She has also altered faculty, as about half have been hired during her tenure as dean. Hynes, who has experience as a news- paper reporter and copy editor, won the Freedom Forum medal for Journalism Administrator of the Year in 1997. Pulling her candidacy from the UNC search had nothing to do with financial rea- sons, she said, as she bowed out before her potential salary was disclosed. "I imagine it'd be more than $200,000, but I have no way of knowing that," she said. Tom James, head of the UNC search com- mittee, declined to comment. GREEK JF. Fraternity seeks fresh restart after seven-year hiatus * THE GROUP DISBANDED AFTER BEING SANCTIONED. By KYLIE CRAIG Alligator Writer kcraig@alligator.org Sigma Nu Fraternity returned to UF last week after it was pulled off campus nearly seven years ago. The fraternity, which left for fi- nancial reasons, has spent the past Week recruiting new members. In 1997/the fraternity was forbid- den from accepting new members through that Fall after a sexual as- sault complaint led to sanctions on the chapter. As a result, no member- ship fees came in to cover the bills. Heading the fraternity's efforts is Sigma Nu President Brian Wehle. A founding member, and presi- dent of Sigma Nu at UCF, Wehle was asked to bring the group back to UF when he transferred in the Fall. "The organization wanted to recolonize, and that's what we're doing," he said. . Wehle said Sigma Nu members spread word of the fraternity's re- turn by setting up tables in the Reitz Union and asking sorority members to tell anyone not already involved in Greek life about the organization. While the group has not yet re- ceived an official charter, it is part of the Interfraternity Council, and members may attend IFC meetings. "They're an associate member which makes them a non-voting member," IFC President John Dicks said. Dicks said the IFC's Independent Expansion Committee will make recommendations to IFC chapter presidents when it feels Sigma Nu is ready for full membership. The presidents then will vote on whether the fraternity officially will become an IFC organization at UE Wehle said Sigma Nu has re- cruited about 15 potential members in the last week. i" The Florida Cicerories & Student Alumni Association would like to congratulate the following new members! 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Despite what President Machen and other well-meaning officials may think, all of the posters and advertisements in the world aren't going to convince a single person not to drink, and increased punishments and tighter restrictions won't make students less likely to succumb to their dark, fermented mistress. If anything, getting arrested gives students something to joke about with their friends the next time they get wasted. Of course, the goal of reducing underage and binge drink- ing is a noble one, and its success would be a victory for the safety of everyone in Gainesville. But a public relations campaign is not going to make it happen. While attempts to do the right thing are appreciated, a line must be drawn when they are costing already-scarce UF funds. For instance, it is ridiculous that UF officials ordered the band Rascal Flatts to remove all Coors Light advertising from their upcoming Stephen C. O'Connell Center performance. If the band were going to be tossing Silver Bullets into the crowd like T-shirts at a baseball game, it would be understandable that administrators would be upset. But a furor over some propaganda on ticket stubs and fliers is just silly. Worse, the band agreed to remove the Coors materials only if UF waived the $12,500 O'Connell Center nightly rental fee., That's $12,500 less the university has, to add additional sections of overcrowded classes, pay teacher salaries and, just maybe, not switch to block tuition. Though this move likely was meant to save face in light of UF's recent commitment to remove the town's drinking prob- lems, it's hard to see it being worth l- inmg that kind of money. But while drinking is difficult to stop through word of mouth, much can be done to prevent alcohol-related acci- dents. Any funds allocated to a futile attempt to tell students not to drink would be better spent on making Gainesville a safer place for partiers. Local towing companies such as Watson's Towing, Freedom Carrier Service and Superior-Towing LLC already are offering discounted rates to impaired students. If funds were used to subsidize these companies,, students would be much more likely to take advantage of the service. Towing is an expensive option now, but rates as low as $15 or $20 per tow which should be feasible if everyone cooper- ates would look pretty attractive compared to the possibil- ity of an accident or DUI. Cab companies also could be convinced to get in on the deal, giving an option to students and residents who do not live near Later Gator stops. Of course, Later Gator doesn't help anyone on ,iglr- it doesn't run. The service at least should add operating times on Wednesday, which is a big night for many bars in town. And though it's been stated countless times, an extension of bar closing times by an hour or more, with last call staying at its current time, would give bar-goers a much needed sober- ing-up period and stop everyone from flooding the streets at 2 a.m. Someday, the bureaucracy Will learn the truth: They may take our wine, but they'll never take our free beer night. a the independent florida alligat or Dwayne Robinson EDITOR Mike Gimignani MANAGING EDITOR Matt Sanchez OPINIONS EDITOR Lauren Flanagan - Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD Opinions ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions Guest column Open letter to president on new term M r. President: With Thursday's inauguration, Americans again have cause to celebrate. You were re-elected with a clear majority vote and will govern with a solid Republican majority in both houses of Congress. The election was hard fought and the results clear. We won't spend the next four years debating your legitimacy, but we will spend them debating policy. Social Security reform and foreign policy choices will define the com- ing months as your ambitious agenda is introduced in Congress. With you at the helm, we can hope for defined vision and clear action that will carry America into the future. Social Security must be reformed to ensure its long-term viability. Both you and the leaders of Congress face the dif- ficult task of redefining a program reliant on "fuzzy math" and inaccurate projections and recreating it into a program in which workers, define their own retirements and ensure their own futures. With the plan you've proposed, the work of my generation may pay off by providing the benefits we expect. Critics claim the program is viable as is; Let's not leave it to chance. When I retire,.I'd rather not be told the thou- sands of dollars of my salary that I've contributed to Sbcial Security has been spent, and there's nothing left for me., Legislation and judicial appointments no longer will be held up by obstructionist members of the Democratic Party who don't understand the concepts of democracy. The majority, of Americans voted for Republican members of Congress, and single members of the Senate should not at- tempt to thwart democracy by preventing good, legitimate legislation from reaching the floor for a vote. Our nation remains strong with the free exercise of political will, but the obstructionist tendencies of some members of .the mi- nority defy the principles of a government for the people. While many members of Congress work against the will of the people, we as Republicans still can reach out a hand to S.. those on the opposite side of the aisle and encourage the bi-parti- -. san work that brought us the No Child Left Behind Act and other S -. Valuable pieces of legislation. The last four years have been a challenge for the United States. Allison Cullin Sept. 11 was the defining moment Strategery Sessions of my generation's memory and letters@alligator.org your first term. Changes in global policy, governmental structure and domestic dialogue have re- shaped the political scene not just for your presidency but for American history. We no longer define America's rela- tionships with the outside world on a nation-to-nation ba- sis. I stand i. ith ', in in the hope that freedom can take hold in the nations to which we've brought liberty. You've told the world th 11t te-rior .imd tyranny areno longer negotiable. On Thursday, you reminded everyone, "The best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world." You expressed hope for a world in which op- pression and tyranny are fought from within a nation and not forgotten abroad. We are grateful for our freedoms and must not forget the people who never have known liberty. President Bush, on Thursday you outlined your hope for the next four years, the promises you made during your campaign and the work that remains from your-first term. As your presidency continues, we can hope for economic prosperity, strength at home. and abroad, and the passing of the torch of freedom around the world. The American people celebrated the renewal of hope and the promise of progress with the President's re-election. It is time to join in the work that will define America's future and create a lasting legacy of peace and prosperity. Allison Cullin is a political science and economics sopho- more. Her colunin appears on Tuesday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (about one letter-sized page). They must be typed, double-spaced and must include the author's name. classification and phone number. Names will-be withheld if the writer shows just cause. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, style and-libel. Send letters to letters@alligator.org, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave., or send them to P.O.'Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257. Columns of about 450,words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 376-4458. Today's question: Would you use reduced-price towing or cab services if you were impaired? The results of Monday's question will not be posted because of technical difficulties. Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org -I I I I r TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005 0 ALLIGATOR, 7 Sexual-assault prevention programs should focus on men January is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and, as it draws to a close, one can only hope the need to increase awareness and prevention of rape and sexual assault will not be forgotten until SAAM 2006. One out of every four college women will be the victim of rape or sexual assault. Often when people think of rape, they envision a stranger pop- ping out of the bushes in the dark and raping a woman. However, statistics show 70 percent of rape and sexual assault crimes are commit- ted by someone the victim knows. The current programs offered on campus as preventative measures present rape as a safety issue, as can be seen by the reliance on self-defense classes and telling women to "cover their drinks" and "not walk alone on campus at night." While such safety tips can be helpful, it is not the responsibility of women to prevent our being raped. Women shouldn't have to feel unsafe on campus or worry about being a victim of sexual assault. Men should stop raping us. The reality is, men are responsible for the rape and sexual assault of women, and there are many ways to create awareness and prevent attacks on women. The Campus National Organization for Women believes that rape is the result of the unequal power balance between women and men. Men rape women because they can, .and, far too often, they get away with it. An estimated 60 percent of rapes committed by an acquaintance go unreported, and, when the rapist is a boyfriend or husband, the number Adrienne Maxwell of unreported Michelle Paggi cases is estimated Speaking Out more than 70 percent. Based on our own experiences and those of women we know, the reason many women don't report rape is because police make us feel guilty, stupid, embarrassed and irresponsible, or they just don't believe us. Taking self-defense classes, covering our drinks and looking for the blue lights isn't go- ing to keep us from getting raped. UF needs to place more emphasis on telling men not to rape women, because it is men who are the source of the problem. Prevention should be aimed at fraternities, which play a major role in condoning rape and sexual assault on cam- pus. Last semester, a UF student reported she was sexually assaulted in a fraternity house; this is not surprising, because an estimated 10 to 30 percent of on-campus sexual assaults oc- cur in fraternities. Campus NOW's Rape Action Committee has developed a survey aimed at creating awareness and encouraging victims to report their rape or sexual assault. We also want UF and University Police to stop putting the bur- den on women to avoid rape and start putting the pressure on men to stop raping us. Join us Tuesday in Turlington 2349 where we will be organizing to stop rape and further the realiza- tion of women's equality. Adrienne Maxzoell and Michelle Paggi are vice president and secretary of Campus NOW. Letters to the Editor Problem in our schools is organizational, not financial Editor: Your editorial asserts "public schools and universi- ties do not have the funds necessary to revive them from their constantly-deteriorating state, and there is no plan currently in motion to address this concern." I do not doubt their "constantly-deteriorating" state, but it is not from lack of funds. The United States spends more per pu- pil on education than any other country, according to "U.S. tops in school spending, not scores, an Associated Press report by Ben Feller. Feller states, "Among more than 25 industrialized nations, no country spends more public and private money to educate each student than the United States, according to an annual review by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development." The primary problem is at the K-12 level though there is an abundance of folly in higher education. K-12 education is a protected state monopoly. Monopolies are not noted for stellar performances. Joel Klein, chancellor of New York City schools, led the Clinton Justice Department's anti-trust case against Microsoft. In "Unions vs. Kids," Klein applies his analytic skills to the New York City school system. His description of the sys- tem's dynamics apply to large systems nationwide. He states, "No organization that has its incentives wholly misaligned can succeed.. Take, for example, the three pillars of the teachers- union contract: de facto life tenure, lock-step pay and seniority- based assignments. Collectively, these provisions mean there is no employee accountability in the system, no meritocracy and no incentive to take risks or innovate. If the very best and very worst teacher the one who works hardest and the one who simply punches a clock get paid based on length-of-service, the system will inevitably drift toward mediocrity...." No amount of money can make such a structure perform. Tom Shuford Retired public school teacher Privatization is not the answer to Social Security woes Editor: There is no dispute that Social Security will face a se- rious problem in the future, especially as the number of retirees rises and the number of workers decreases. However, Bush's proposal does not leave me feeling comfortable at night. Under the current system, recipients get a certain percent- age increase in the amount-of Social Security in correlation with the percentage increase in cost-of-living. Under Bush's propos- al, everyone would receive a smaller amount of Social Security,- but this theoretically wouldn't be a problem because everyone would be more than compensated by the income from private accounts. This poses threats of bankruptcy and inability to meet obligations, but it also raises questions such as what percent of the Social Security tax would go into privatized accounts, who would manage the allocation of the funds and what happens to the current retired people who would be living on less without any hope of starting their own personal accounts? Bush generated this brilliant idea about how we should re- form Social Security through privatization today but lacks any detailed plans as to how this will be carried out or at least any that he shares with the public. It's almost like his unfalter- ing commitment to go to war without any plans as to how to bring our boys home. Maybe a better way to spend time is by implementing incremental changes for both Social Security and Medicare, while considering alternative options. For start- ers, level the playing field and raise funds for existing fiscal problems by making everyone's entire income taxed by Social Security, not just the first $90,000 of income. Since the '30s, people have relied on the "safety net" of Social Security to predict how life will be after retirement. Who knows if Social Security will be around when I retire, and who knows if my mother, who works for the government in Social Security, will receive the benefits she's been promised her whole life? All we're doing now is waiting for more details. Jennifer Reiss 4JM Submarines' Salads SouPs i 2 Nc .' o I i. n1, 1 ,LjrL "'.ld j *>&% I E:rT.cd 'I Cb,%Tc Club Ih I is.IL' to1.. r " 3 -iopk o h. hdo e been Iii C I.." r, hIHp y, / irr'l Up toi ~ j 3 months! OlPE'N MONJI 11 IR I R%. 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The issue is more than just a spat between the university's faculty and its highest govern- ing body, Emery said. "Everyone knows that the Board of Regents was abolished so that state politicians could have more influence," she said, noting state educators and legislators share a rocky past. "The struggle over union rights is really the struggle to keep academics in control of aca- demic initiatives." Reno speech to kick off women's conference RENO, from page 1 Center and ground transporta- tion expenses, said Lohse Beeland, director of student activities. "We've paid significantly more for people with less stat- ure than her," she said. Beeland has been "delight- ed at the level of cooperation between Accent and other student organizations." She added that this year's cooperative effort "has been the best representation over many different spectrums in years." Accent Chairman David Buchalter said getting Reno to UF satisfied the goals of his or- ganization and the Leadership Council. "She's a wonderful speaker, and she has a lot to offer UF students," he said. Accent wanted to bring a "strong woman" to UF Other women considered for this ap- pearance were Gabrielle Reece and Madeleine Albright. Accent and the Leadership Council agree that achiev- ing such a high profile guest speaker "was a joint effort." Reno's speech will be an early kick-off event. for the council's 18th annual confer- ence that begins Feb. 13 in the Reitz Union. The event will include workshops, a mentor program and keynote speaker Caridad Estevez-Lee of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Reno was bor in Miami and attended Harvard Law School. She served as Dade County state attorney from 1978-93, the first woman to hold such a position in Florida. Throughout her career, she has promoted women's right to choose, expansion of child pornography laws and de- crease of television violence. Her most controversial decision was directing the FBI to invade the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas in 1993 when several cult mem- bers were killed. Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno Stephen C. O'Connell Center Feb. 9 Time: TBA Women's Leadership Conference Reitz Union Feb. 13 All-day event Administrators try holistic approach ALCOHOL, from page 1 $75,000 a year to clean, said Lohse Beeland, student activities director. Though the university now keeps bars from advertising in classrooms, students still are swamped with bar flyers while walking to classes. Meanwhile, on-campus residents receive bar advertisements regu- larly in their dorm message slots. "I do question the appropriate- ness of bars giving advertising about purchasing of. alcohol... when a majority of residents are not of legal age," Beeland said. "I don't understand that." The only on-campus pub, the Orange & Brew, makes less than 1 percent of its sales from alcohol, said spokeswoman Jill Rodriguez. This summer, the restaurant got rid of draft beers because the kegs went stale before they went dry. The restaurant only makes sig- nificant alcohol sales during home football games, when nostalgia draws UF alumni, Rodriguez said. "They remember the" Orange & Brew, and then we get a burst of business," she said. But if UF administrators decided to stop alcohol sales, she said she would "have no issue with that." Classic Fare Catering serves-alco- hol in certain situations. Otherwise, alcohol may only be served in cer- tain buildings, including the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium boxes, incliud- ing the president's personal box, and Greek houses, according to UF's alcohol policy. Groups must also comply with a host of regulations, including providing "a sufficient amount of non-salty; non-snack food." The university also allows alcohol in dorm rooms where all occupants are at least 21 years old. However, that population makes up only 5 percent of the about 9,000 students living on campus. "I don't think a dry cam- pus is the right way to go. I don't think it teaches our students to use alcohol responsibly." Lohse Beeland Director of Student Activities However, she said, dealing with on-campus drinking takes up "a high percentage of our time." Though UF officials are still un- clear on what changes will be made, all current policies will be reviewed, said Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice presi- dent for student affairs. Though the University of Oklahoma recently "went dry," Beeland said she didn't think that was necessary at U. "I don't think a dry campus is the right way to go," she said. "I don't think it teaches our students to use alcohol responsibly." egal Day Saturday January 29 @ Levin College of Law + 10 am to 4 pm A chance for upperclassmen to meet with the finest Gainesville's legal profession has to offer. The $10 fee also includes catered lunch & practice LSAT! 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The push to expand the college's reach began with SFCC President Jackson Sasser. "When I began my presidency at Santa Fe shortly after the trag- edy of Sept. 11, I advocated an SFCC international initiative to expand and enrich programming that enhances global peace and understanding," Sasser said in a recent press release detailing progress. Sasser and Bdnahue will be traveling to New York April 21 to accept the award. The international initiative was made possible by two grants froin the U.S. Department of Education totaling $304,599. Robin Hardee was a leader of the initiative. As an SFCC humanities professor and co- ordinator of the study-abroad program, she has seen it increase threefold since the initiative's first programs were launched last summer. SFCC is also using the grant money to add international themes to the arts and sciences curricula, Bonahue said. 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By Private Owner. 538-2181 Iv message 4-20-71-2 "Free for All" Huge 3BR/2BA $850 Alarm cool pool tennis b-ball Free UF parking Perfect for pets Amazing specials 376-4002 4-20-71-2 Deluxe, large one or two bedroom, 60 second walk to UF. Wood firs, washer dryer included, fireplace, patio deck. Can furnish. SShort term available. Private Owner. $495- up. 352-538-2181. Lv mssg 4-20-71-2 For Rent ) or Rent unfurnished unfurnished Perfect for 1, Big enough for 2! 750 Sq Ft, Patio, We love pets! Alarm*Pool*UF Parking*DW*Gym Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 LIVE EVERY DAYA VACATIONI! 1 BR/1 BA*2BR/2BA*3BR/3BA TH FREE cable w/HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hi gym*Tan FREE*Close to UF SPRING SPECIALS*377-2777 4-20-71-2 1,2 & 3BR with GATED ENTRY! HUGE apts w/screened porches FREE Alarm FREE Tanning 24-hour Gym Quiet NW Area Move-in Specials 372-0400 4-20-71-2 ***Beautiful and New*** 2BR/2BA & 3BR/3BA LUXURY FREE High-Speed Internet FREE Monitored Alarm FREE Cable w/HBO/Showtime FREE Tanning & 24 hr Gym W/D plus TVs in every kitchen Now & Fall 374-FUNN (3866) 4-20-71-2 * ELLIE'S HOUSES ** Quality single family homes. Walk or bike to UF. www.ellieshouses.cofn 352-215-4991 or 352-215-4990 4-20-71-2 SUN ISLAND 1.1 from $460.00 2.1 $520,00 $99 deposit for Grad students 999 SW 16th Ave phone # 376-6720 www.sunisland.info 4-20-71-2 Make Them Green With Envyl Luxury 2&3 Bedrooms from $850 Cable*W/D*Newly Remodeled Pool*Hot Tub*Tennis*Gym*PC Lab Reserve now for fall! 372-8100 2 4-20-71-2 HOUSES and CONDOS All locations and price ranges 4' If you are tired of apt life Go to www.maximumre.com or call 374 6905. 8-24-170-2 -Leasing Now & Fall Large 2BR/BA $629, 3BR/2BA $855 Alarms, pets welcome, free UF parking Call 373-1111 or visit www.spanishtrace.org 4-20-71-2 1 BLOCK FROM UF Luxury 2BR/2BA townhomes. W/D, private balconies. Open until 8pm and WEEKENDS Leasing for Fall 371-7777 4-20-71-2 4BR/4BA at UF Luxury twonhomes 3 blks W/D, Alarm, Pets ok. D/W, Avail Fall. 371-7777 www.ufhome.com 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 Need space for a 2,3 or 4-some? TH, W/D & D.W. We love ALL pets! Pool*Park @ UF.*Free Gym*Alarm Move-in now, 1 month free! 332-7401 4-20-71-2 *LIVE A RESORT LIFESTYLE* 1/1 & 2/2 flats, 3/3 townhomes Free Tanning, Aerobics, 24 hr gym PC lab, Gated, Trash Svc, All amenities. Leasing Now & Fall, 335-4455 4-20-71-2 Want more? Free even! 4BR 2.5 $1020 Only 1 left Spacious floor plan -alarm tennis www.pinetreegardens.com Free.UF parking 376-4002 4-20-71-2 BIG VALUE, SMALL PRICE 2BR TH $639 inc W/D, alarm; park free@UF Pets welcome, Daily Specials! Avail NOW or Fall 373-1111 4-20-71-2 Pine Rush Apartments 1&2 BR apt homes starting @ $429/mo $150 deposit. Aug & Sept Free! 375-1519 4-20-71-2 How To Place A Classified Ad: In Person: C~ah, Cheek, Mi, or Visa The Alligator Office 1105 W. University Ave. M-F, 8am 4pm UF Bookstore at Reitz Union M F, 8am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm By Mail: Use f'r,.. a.'..arir.'j wm.e-,y in The Alligator. Sorry, no cash by mail. MC, Visa or checks only. By Phone: (352) 373-FIND Payment by Visa or MasterCard ONLY. M F, 8am 4prn By Fax: (352) 376-4556 When Will Your Ad Run? l.ias'sifeals i.eginTWO WORKING DAYS after they are placed. Ads placed at the UF Bookstore may take THREE days to appear. Ads may run for any length of time and be cancelled at any time. Sorry, but there can be no refunds or credits for cancelled ads. Corrections and Cancellations: Cancellations: Call 373-FIND M F, 8am 4pm. No refunds or credits can be given. Alligator errors: Check your ad the FIRST day it runs. Call 373-FIND with any corrections before noon. THE ALLIGATOR IS ONLY RE- SPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRST DAYTHE AD RUNS INCORRECTLY. Corrected ads will be extended one day. No refunds or credits can be given after placing the ad. Changes called in after the first day will not be further compensated. Customer error or changes: Changes must be made BEFORE NOON for the next day's paper. There will be a $2.00.charge for minor changes. l For.'Rei if.fui i .-.'.- :ii shigs -:i: ., .;-, :Mo 6rcyclesj- Mopeds' 16 .Heaft. .ery es .. : 21 t Entertainment 2.F6r Rent: UnJfurnis d .7 CO'i7uters 12 ~Autos 17 Typing Services ..22 Tickets . .;3, blea;se-. ,' .- 8 E rie W anted ,, *. 18 ersoils 1. 23 Rdes . .:4 Roommates..::. ,: ,': .9 Bicycles :! _" 14 Help W anted 19 Cp ni ec-. 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This newspaper assumes no responsibility for injury or loss arising from contacts made through the type of advertising that is know as "personal" or "connections" whether or not they actually appear under those classifications. We suggest that any reader who responds to that type or 3a. ...i1, i II u : .ul:.: r n.r,-ij q i. r, in- :,,: r,, i.. i ir, ..1 i .niir t ,l r,. ..ir p, :,:,r,.i ,-,a:.rr, i,,i :.r. Although this newspaper uses great care in accepting or rejecting advertising according to its suitability, we cannot verify that all advertising claims or offers are completely valid in every case and, therefore, cannot assume.any responsibility for any injury or loss arising from offers and acceptance of offers of goods and/or services through any advertising contained herein. I -- I -- TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005 U ALLIGATOR,1 I For Rent unfurnished HOUSE Walk to UF! Spacious 3BR house avail now! Wood floors, huge screen porch MUST SEE! Great Value! Open wkends 372-7111 4-20-71-2 More for less, FREE even! 2BR/2BA- Only $680 Pool bus route alarm tennis Pet perfect- Free Stop by and see us 376-4002 4-20-71-2 1BR/1BA $420, 2BR/1BA $495, 2BR/2BA $525, 3BR/2BA $695. New carpet, Italian tile, cent AC/H, covered patio, DW, verticals, W/D hkups, pool. Some utils, walk to UF. 332-7700. 4-20-71-2 1BR & 2BR/1BA with W/D, central heat/air, dishwasher,ceramic tile, private patio, pets arranged. Off SW 34th St. Near bus rt. From $499 377-1633 1-31-92-2 ALREADY SICK OF YOUR ROOMMATE? SPECIAL DEALS AT SUN KEY 376-6720 4-20-71-2 *"LIVE IN LUXURY*** HUGE TWNHMS:2/2 & 3/3 Free cable, w/HBO & Showtime W/D*alarm*free tanning*comp lab Pets welcome*Private dog park Leasing NOW & FALL 377-2801 4-20-71-2 Free Extended Basic Cable! Pets Welcome! 1000 sq ft Split Floor Plan, W/D Hook-ups & DW, 1BR/1BA & 2BR/2BA Available. Call Now 372-9913 4-20-71-2 Amazingly Affordable! HUGE 650sq ft 1BR 1000 sq ft 2BR Townhouses & Flats! Discounted Rates Starting @ $380 & $480. Close to Santa Fe, UF & 1-75, 332-5070. 4-20-71-2 HOUSES Close to UF, schools, shopping, 630 NW 35th St. 3/2, family room, carport, Ig screened porch, fenced backyard $1200 331-0095 OTHER HOUSES AVAILABLE. 4-20-71-2 Total Elec, 2.& 3 Bedroom, $395-$550, cent A/C, pool, tennis, B-ball, waste, pest, lawn mowing. 251b pet $15/mo. M-F 10-6 or by appt. Alamar Gardens 4400 SW 20th Ave. 373-4244 UF bus line #20 4-20-71-2 For Rent unfurnished One BR apt for rent. 1 person, 1 car, no smoking, no pets, no fleas. It is small, but has it all. All util. pd. $360/mo, unfurnished. Call Charlie "Whitey" Webb. 375-4373. Stop by 1215 NE 20th Ave. 1-29-25-2 SUPER CUTE! 2BR 2.5BA TH, fireplace, dining room, washer/dryer, $700/rent, 2327 SW 73rd Terrace Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-28-19-2 1 MONTH FREE RENT! 20 steps to class! 1&2 BR apts avail Aug on special from $310/person. Lofts, Ig closets & TONS of amenities! Call 376-6223 TrimarkProperties.com 4-21-71-2 7 steps to UF! Going fast! Huge all-inclusive furnished townhouses Free elec, cable, ethernet! Individual leases & roommate matching. From $428/m 372-3557 TheCourtyards.net 4-20- 71-2 Apartments Available Now All Florida Areas; All Major US Cities Browse our listing FREE WWW.SUBLET.COM 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-21-71-2 *8 BLOCKS TO UF* Large 2BR/1 BA apt. Carpet, cent H/AC, $500/mo 375-8256 4-20-70-2 Have Roommates? 3BR/2BA House $950 Only You? 1 BR/1BA House $450 Mitchell Realty 374-8579 x 1 4-20-70-2 So Close to Campus Avail now, 2BR/1 & 2 BA apts. $400, $450, $695 Mitchell Realty 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. twnhm.2BR/1.5BA privacy fence, modern appliances/fans, WD hkups, 1000 SW 59th Terr. Pvt owner, please leave detailed mes- sage. Other units avail. $425/mo 331-2099 2-3-20-2 SHORT LEASE NEGOTIABLE on some Units SEE PET'S PARADISE AD 352-331- 2099 2-3-20-2 Vb~g '1 bh "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" S For Rent unfurnished LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? The Leasing Connection 1608 NW 1st Ave Located right behind Florida Bookstore Plenty of FREE PARKING! FREE Apartment & Housing Locator Service Call 352-376-4493 or visit www.theleasingconnection.com 3-31-56-2 2BR/1BA Duckpond area house. Cent H/A, W/D, DW, large yard, prefer grad students. Pets OK $780/mo 850-529-7069 2-3-20-2 ***CASABLANCA EAST*** SBR/2.5BATownhouse, close to UF, Student's dream. $750/mo; low dep, W/D incl. Call Phil at 352-235-0600 1-31-17-2 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 1-31-17-2 3BR across from UF Avail Fall, From $385 per BR. Vaulted ceilings, laundry, Breakfast bar, pets ok. Open.WEEKENDS 371-7777 4-20-69-2 WOOD FLOORS at UF 1&2 BRs avail Fall Pets ok, some w/ W/D OPEN WEEKENDS 371-7777 www.ufhome.com 4-20-69-2 115 STEPS FROM CAMPUSIII Luxury Opposite Library West! Beautiful 2BR/2BA...all amenities LOOKING GLASS APTS Call 376-1111 or Come by 111 NW 16th St. #1 4-20-69-2 Immaculate 3BR brick home easy walk north from UF library with large fenced yard in quiet, safe, NW neighborhood. Cent H&A, fireplace, Ig Fla rm, wood floors, W&D, ADT secur, nice kitchen, dishwasher. 1617 NW 7th PI. $1450/mo. Call Tom @ 215-4990 or Bill @ 561-307-3690 1-31-16-2 2BR/1.5BA 5-10 min bike ride to med or UF. All new carpet, W/D, DW, stove. No smk, pets, 239-898-9317 1038 B off SW 6 St on 10th Ln. $600/mo 3-7-38-2 6 MONTH LEASE 2BR/1.5BA Duplex, walk to UF, CH/AC, $495/rent, 805 NW 3rd Avenue Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-28-14-2 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 1-28-14-2 CHEAP RENT 2BR/1.5BA W/d hookups, CH/AC, dishwasher, $475/r'o 5320 NW 20th Court Carl Turlington Real Estate Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlngtonRealEstate.com 1-28-14-2 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 ROOMMATE NEEDED Best offer 1BR in 3BR/2BA house. Want - grad/mature student 352-262-5860 1-25- 10-2 Clean 3BR/2BA, double garage, fireplace, wood floors & new carpet. $975/mo at 2534 NW 52nd PI. GREENTREE REALTY 317- 4392 1-25-10-2 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** 2BR/2BA apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, all pets ok. $650/mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323. 1-26-10-2 UI For Rent unfurnished House on Suwannee River w/clear spring in backyard, Belle FL. 3BR/2.5Ba, W/D hkups, scr porch, cent H/AC, quiet neighborhood, Ig yard wltrees, fenced. $800/mo 376-0080 1-26-10-2 Quiet & Clean! 2BR/1BA $525, quiet neigh- borhood, 1000 sq ft, tile firs, spacious, Ivg/dining rm, W/D hkups, pvt patio in bkyrd, near UF, 1824 NW 10th St. 376-0080 1-26- 10-2 *AVAILABLE NOW* 2BR/1BA HAILE HOUSE 3BR/2BA HAILE HOUSE 2BR/1BA BRANDYWINE 6654106 CHARLENE 1-26-10-2 **1BR & 2BR BEAUTIFUL** NEW kitchen, tile, carpet, pain 2BR- over 1100 sq ft O $650/ mo 1 BR-over 800 sq ft 00 $550/mo Close to UF, beautiful, quiet High-speed wireless internet $30 off deposit 376-2507 4-20-63-2 ** 3BR/4BR LIKE A HOUSE Huge townhouse, fireplace, W/D hook-ups, patio, New carpet & tile, fitness & basketball high speed wireless internet 3BR/2.5BA only $850 4BR/3BA only $1099 Close to UF in SW Beautiful/quiet 376-2507 4-20-63-2 3BR/2BA HOUSE. Close to UF & Santa Fe. Tile floors, Berber carpet, all appliances incl. Privacy fenced-in yard. $1050/mo. Call 215- 9987 2-14-21-2 SEROIUS STUDENTS ONLY. New 3BR/2BA house, 2 car garage in brand new subdivi- sion close to UF & SFCC. All appliances $1300/mo Negotiable based on length of lease. Call 215-9987 2-14-21-2 WOODLAND VILLAS 1 MONTH FREE on 2BR Units Starting at $760/mo Gated community. Mon thru Fri 1 to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm 5950 SW 20th Ave 332-3022 1-24-5-2 DOWNTOWN STUDIO/GARAGE APT. $330. Available Feb. Also LAKEFRONT 2BR/2BA, central. $980. Clal 373-6551 leave message 1-25-5-2 1BR w/pvt gated courtyard. Small quiet com- plex located at 3320 SW 23rd St. Starting @ $380/mo. Pets arranged. Call 377-2150. Please leave a message. 2-2-11-2 Threesomes Welcomel All the space you need only $1050 Pool*Hot Tub* Tennis*Gym*PC Lab W/D*Cable with HBO*Extra Storage The perfect three-bedroom! 372-8100 4-20-60-2 2 people to sublet a 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in Hidden Lakes. $860/mo incl cable & internet. No lease transfer fee! Avail Immed July 30. oigin y Frt S Lu y L ILJ| u ,i I. il nc '- 234-7678 1-28-7-2 Studio Apt. Walk td campus. Refrigerator, W/D provided. Avail Immed. $540/mo. Water included. Call Nancy 904-824-8192 1-27-5-2 Spacious 2BR/1BA. in historic twnhm. Walk downtown. Wood floors, new kitchen, W/D, cent A/C, ceiling fans, no dogs, large back- yard. Move in Feb 26th. $620/mo. $400 sec. dep. Call 338-1248 2-1-8-2 Female roommate to move.in ASAP 2BR/ 1BA apt. at Picadilly. $325/mo + 1/2 utilities. $0 sec dep. Move in now, Jan free!! 352- .377-2706 Denisse. 1-31-7-2 Haile Plantation Laurel Park. 3BR/2BA Beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood. Great running trails. $1200/mo Avail 3/1. Bruce 246-3690 2-25-26-2 U For Rent unfurnished **Great 2BR/1 BA Condo** 1000 sq ft, 2 story, open floor plan. Fenced backyard for pets. W/D, DW. Short & sep leases avail! $600/mo 352-258-8481 1-27- 5-2 DUCK PONDI Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floor eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9521- www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-28-5-2 SOUTHFORK OAKS! 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse, living/dining combo, Breakfast bar, pool, W/D hookups, $595/ren 2300 SW 43rd Street #1-3 Carl Turlington Real Estate.com www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-28-5-2 STUDIO APT BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOLI Spacious studio,washel dryer, fenced yard, lawn svc, $450/rent 3811 SW 20th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9521 www.TurlintonRealEstate.com 1-28-5-2 GREAT LOCATION 2BR/1BA, Ceramic tile, screen porch, w/d hookups, $750/rent, 4234 NW 26th Srive Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-952, www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 1-28-5-2 ROCKWOOD VILLAS 3BR/3 full baths. End unit. W/D. Recently renovated. $795/mo. Call 407-578-2721 1-28-5-2 *NOW PRE-LEASING* 1BR $699 2BR $839 3BR $999 $99 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 A cozy stone cottage. Bike to UF. 2BR/.BA w/office & large yard. $695/mo. Drive by 1st, 303 SE 8th St, then call 352-538-1310 1-26-2-2 4BR/3BA HOUSE 2200 sq ft. Living; dining & family rooms, porch, fenced, garage, wood floors. Near UF. 1301 NW 31st Dr. $1350/mo 371-1998 1-26-2-2 2BR/1 BA Apts. $500-525/mo 5 BIks to UF! 840 sq ft 829 SW 5th Avenue, St. Croix Apts. Cent H &Air, Inclds Wtr, Swg, Pst Ctrl, Garbage. Merrill Management Inc. 372-149 1-28-4-2 1BR/1BA 1 BIk to UF! Carpet, Central H &Air, Laundry On site. $515/mo includes utilities Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 1-28-4-2 2BR/2BA in WOODSIDE VILLAS 7200 SW 8th Avenue $620/mo Pool, Clubhouse, etc. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 1-28-4-2 2BR/1BAApt, 1 Block to UF. Central H & Air. Tile Floors 1236 SW 1st AVe. $575/mo -Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 1-28-4-2 2BR/1BAApts 1 Block to UF New Carpet, Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 1216 SW 3rd Avenue, $540/mo Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 1-28-4-2 Classifieds... Continued on next page. 411111111 0 1 111 AW 04 -M ft 0 -w -.6000- 0-0. -f 4111111111111111 so 4do 40 eiiiiie 4W 4d" no 2,-,.LLIGATOR-TUESDAY., JANUARY 25,-2005 l For Rent aU l unfurnished 3 2BR/1 BA Apts. Terazzo Floors Window A/C, Nat Gas Ht 2 Blks to UF. $510/mo 1508 NW 4th Ave. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 1-28-42 * NW 39 Ave 2/2, patio, loft, new w/d ptn flr, Ig open, good area $580-610 2/2, pation, gate $510-515 SW fancy 2BR near UF, Ig kit, sc pch, fenced, trees $545-560 Share 2BR $300-450 373-8310 1-31-5-2 9 Subleases 2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside @ University. Includes cable, utilities, W/D. Living rm furn. Call Irvin (352)379-2926 email- icheng@bellsouth.net $450/month 1-27-20-3 Apartments Sublets & Roommates All areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WWV.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3 BEST DEAL IN GAINESVILLE $350 for 1BR in a 2BR/2BA apt. Call 352- 318-5438 2-22-30-3 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA townhouse @ The Laurels. 24/hr gym, tanning, comp lab & more! Utils & HBO/Show incl. Rent $430/mo Nov. FREE. Call 222-3319 1-25-10-3 ***WALK TO CAMPUS*** 2BR/2BA Apt off of NW 17th St. 3 blks from campus. W/D hookup, DW, All pets OK. $650/mo No dep. Call 352-219-5323 1-26-10-3 Cheap & 2 min to UF Avail May. $350/mo incl utils. Call 514-5733. 1-28-10-3 Awesome apt 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA @ Hidden Lake. enjoy your own, private room w/your own private bath & huge walk-in clos- et. Ofly min to UF. LET'S DEAL! Call Angie 35. 213-8572 or 352-331-4400 1-28-10-3 Takeover lease by 2/1 & I'll give you $100! 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA Hidden Lake w/male roommate. 1-story villa w/small fenced yard. fully furn except BR. $449/mo. Avail imme- diately. Lease ends Aug. Call 352-685-3332 1-31-10-3 CLOSEST TO UF & CHEAPEST Studio apt, 2 blks N of stadium $335/ mo. Incl water & trash, perfect location! Avail 2/1. 352-335-0694, 772-332-3526 ufmystic@yahoo.com 1-28-9-3 Avail 2/7. Big 1BR in duplex just behind Norman Hall. Walk to class. Hardwood floors. Feels like a house, not an apt. Call 256-8211. $550/mo FEB RENT FREE. 1-25-5-3 1BR DOWNTOWN! Wysteria Downs. Full amenities, quiet, overlooks creek, will pay sec. dep. $770/mo. Call 514-9262 1-31-15-3 Sublease 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA apt. Furnished. Females only. 4 biks to UF. Utils, cable & internet included. $450/mo OBO. 941-320-9385, 941-378-1977 1-27-7-3 $650/1BR/Rent reduction on spacious downtown Apt. Perfect location. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, balcony overlooking park, W/D. 2 min to campus. Pets welcome 514- 9262 2-1-10-3 1 BR apt for $350/mo OBO. Was $450/mo but need to move out of Florida to take job up north. Call Ty 514-2981 2-3-12-3 WINDMEADOWS sublease $500/mo neg. 1BR/1BA behind Butler Plaza. JAN FREE! Feb 1-July 30,2005. Work-out room, laundry. Call 352-375-6381 2-1-10-3 SUBLEASE- Avail Immediately! Fully furnished, all utils incl, cable, personal phoneline. $465/mo. 1 MONTH FREE. Lexington Crossing on UF bus rt. Call 352- 271-1665. 1-26-5-3 9 Subleases 3 1 BR/1BA. Large BR w/walk-in closet. Free parking across from UF. Rent incl water, sewer, garbage, pest control. $450/mo. Lease until 7/05. Please call 352-598-5481 2-16-20-3 1BR/1BA. Pine Rush Apts. Jan Free! Move in now. $399/mo. Lease ends 5/31/05. Keep sec deposit. SW 20th Ave. Call 332-7894 Iv. message. 1-26-5-3 F roommate needed for 1BR in 4BR/2E Close to campus at University Commo Less than $400/mo for everything. Fi furn. Call Amy at 352-262-3662. No. dep fee. 1-25-4-3. 2 people to sublet 2BR/2BA 1st floor apt in Hidden Lakes. $860/mo incl cable & internet. No lease transfer fee! Avail immed July 30. Sign by Feb 1st get 1BR of furn free! 954- 234-7678 1-28-7-3 **ROOMMATE NEEDED*** 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA close to campus and restaurants. $343/mo + 1/3 util. Call Leah at 352-514-4428 anytime! 1-31-7-3 1 or both roomsin 2BR Downtown Apt. Quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF & Library. $350/mo. Pets ok. Call 262-1351 1-31-7-3 Large 2BR/1BA Avail now until May. Keep sec dep. $560/mo. Right next to University. Call Amanda or Chris 352-246-4708 or 352- 454-0839 1-27-5-3 SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA apt with study. Avail 3/1-7/31. Only $499/mo. Option 'to renew lease. Located SW 35th PI. Call 352-256- 0501 1-27-5-3 Sublease Now-July 31, 2005 Sunbay Apts 2Br/1BA $550/month $200 deposit included Close to'UF/On b6s route 16 352-256-7831 or 305-467-5255 2-3-10-3 Sublease needed for 1 Br in 3BR/2.5Ba town- house at Stoneridge. $305/mo + utils. Call 352-271-1124 1-28-5-3 HUGE 1BR in amazing 5BR house. Has BBQ, pooltable, pool and beautiful view. See it to believe it! $360 a month. Call- Ryan @ 352-219-8677 1-28-5-3. ACROSS FROM NORMAN HALL Huge 2/1, wd firs, cent, A/C sublet til end of Apr. $900 dep can work deal, $695 month 352-264-3523 or 352-378-1387 2-7-11-3 COLLEGE STUDIOS Across from UF! Spring/Summer $459/mo. Util incl.. Call 561- 329-5695 or kribi529@gmail.com 2-4-10-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included! 2-27-3-3 MAGNOLIA PLACE APTS on NW 39th St. 1BR/2Ba, garage, luxury twonhome. Brand new. $768/mo ($950 original price) Call Linda 866-730-6152 or evenings 377-0289 1-31-5-3 .6ft a * * a Subleases Female sublease at Courtyards. 1 bedroom in 4/2 townhouse furniture & util included; $399/mio NO sec dep, 1st mo rent free 514-6408 or murraymd@ufl.edu 2-7-10-3 a Roommates Roommate Matching HERE 3A. Oxford Manor 377-2777 ns. The Landings 336-3838 ully The Laurels 335-4455 or Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-20-71-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk to UF Old house charm with all amenities. Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv mes- sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm,& utils incl $525/mo.Aval Fall. Call Jacqueline 352- 395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4 2BR. avail to NS, F. Quiet 1600 sq ft home. Gated Plantation Oaks Country Club. W/D, furn living area, garage avail, wireless inet & cable. $400/BR + 1/3 utils. No pets. 954-649- 2690 1-31-22-4 Female student to join two females in nice 3BR house 3mi. from UF on bus rte, tile/ hardwood, fenced yard, $285/mo+ 1/3 GRU & internet, 381-5597 1-26-15-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms each w/prvt baths. cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Interenet ready. $375/mo each. 1 mo FREE. Call 352-472- 97781-26-15-4 WALK to UF 2 grad students seek NS roommate in luxury home. $400/mo Avail 1/5. Call 283-6279 2-2-20-4 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 ROOMMATE WANTED. IN BIG HOUSE CLOSE TO CAMPUS. $350-$450/mo. Call Jerry 352-745-1877 1-31-17-4 Walk to UF 1939 NW 5th Ave. Private BA, W/D, CHA, Dig, cable, wireless internet, flex- ible lease, 352-682-9342 1-27-20-4 Roommate Clean. 3/2 house Near UF/SFCC. Pool, big yard, W/D, cable ethernet, garage, NS. $380/mo share utils. Call Jake 352-376- 8099 or 239-564-0069 2-7-20-4 SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA apt in Haile Plantation. All inclusive $600/mo. Call Katie 871-5277 1-25-10-4 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 2-1-10-4 Avail NOW Great location 1 BR/1 BA in 3BR/3BA, washer and dryer, high speed in- ternet, $308/mo + util. Females only, please call Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Lv message. 2-11-22-4 111111110a -111111111111 S"Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content ' ll Roommates 1BR in charming 2BR apt. Wood floors, walk to UF, female. $350/mo incl utils. ASAP 305- 781-0244 1-27-10-4 M or F roommate wanted to share 2BR/2BA- Colonial Village apt. Must like pets, very nice, serious student $450/mo Mike 213-3340 1- 27-10-4 Looking for quiet clean person. 3Br/3BA furnished townhouse. Wood floors, washer/ dryer. $400/mo utils incl. $200 deposit. Call 352-745-1552 1-31-11-4 M/F responsible student to share 3BR/2BA home in quiet NW area. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-303-6128 or 727-458-2737 2-7-15-4 Roommate needed to share beautiful 3/2 house in NW Gainesville. Fully furn, pets welcome, huge fenced yard, W/D, -DW. Available immediately. Vicky at 386-734- 3080 1-31-10-4 1BR in 2BR/1BA apt. Pine Rush on SW 20th Ave. $250/mo + 1/2 utils. Common area furn w/TV, DVD player & cable. Room avail ASAP. Call 352-871-6456 2-1-10-4 Female only for 3BR condo. $70/wk incl all. Near Millhopper. Pool, tennis, DSL. 352- 338-2891, 352-363-0143, 352-363-0144 1-25-5-4 *CLOSE TO UF/SFCC* F wanted to share 4BR/2BA house in NW G'ville w/large pool. $320 incl cable, phone, shi-sp internet. Must pay 1/4 GRU. $100 de- posit. 1.5 miles to UF, on SFCC bus route. Call Renee 373-7627 1-26-5-4 -I .Roommates Roommate wanted in BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA Rockwood Villas townhome. Fully furn, close to campus & Oaks Mall, W/D, wood firs, vaulted ceilings. $440/mo incl everything. Call Kristen 352-682-6861 1-25-4-4 STUDENT ROOMMATE NEEDED in 3BR/ 2BA condo. Pvt patio w/room. $350/mo. Call Tina @ 352-331-1151 1-26-5-4 Spacious 1BR with balcony & walk-in closet in 3BR/2.5BA townhome. 1-car garage, W/D, new appliances, 100" theater system, pooltable. Brand new gated community. No sec dept, pets welcome.- $300/mo incl utils. James 904-866-7539 1-25-4-4 2 ROOMMATES NEEDED in spacious 4/2 HOUSE by law school. Master BR $450 or other BR $350 + utils. AD, W/D. Call 850- 510-4063 or 352-328-4633 2-2-10-4 Share nice NW condo in Blues Creek. $450/ mo utils inci No pets. Pool privileges. Call 334-2086 or 246-4743 1-25-5-4 ***FREE Jan rent*** ROOM in HOUSE on 2nd Ave by LAW SCHOOL! Waher/dryer, wireless internet fireplace, etc. Call 352-598-8118 1-31-7-4 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 1-31-7-4 Female roommate needed. 2Br/2BA condo in Sparrow., Tower Rd. Private bath & balcony. Flat rate, month to month $375 incl util. 352-359-2382 1-31--7-4 *0 a I I I : Available from Commercial News Providers" -- QQ * m wo ** e a e 4W 9 I - m 0-.0 0 m~~EP % 0 'TUJESDAY JANtUARY 25-,2005 ALLIGATOR, 13 Ul Roommates F roommate needed for 3BR/2BA townhouse available now. Close to UF and bus. Newly painted & renovated. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Great deal! Call 561-762-6117 1-31-5-4 a l Real Estate Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDS! Reach over 24,000 possible buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone. Please Call 373-Find vRe /Picl S ind |The onI v/Bol ad X No X No S(la XNo -$5., r The 5rS 4% S Real Estate . Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352- 538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition. Call Ed & Diane 352-373-2728 4-20-71-5 The Flavor of New Orleans comes to cam- pus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums. 1 block to UF. Choose from 2BR/2BA flats, or view the University from your 3BR/3BA townhouse. Prices starting in the $180's 375-8256 4-20-71-5 ATTENTION INVESTORS/STUDENTS Almost new 2BR/2.5BA townhome for sale. $134,900. www:gatorhometours.com/40903 or call 352-219-9551 1-31-61-5 ***$$$ FAST CASH 4 HOUSE $$$*00 00* Holiday-broke blues? Sell me 0** O***quickly any house or refer 000* 0000 motivated sellers for feel 0000 0000 Call Buyers pm 219-0859. 0000 1-31-19-5 Townhome 2BR 1.5 BA fenced. Side-by-side refrigerator/smooth-top range/washer/dryer/ newer bus and UF/Shands. $94,900. Call Randy. 352-543-9598 or 543-6758 1-31- 19-5 j Real Estate : Furnishings ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF? Plenty of properties are available. Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-1576 2-25-25-5 WANT ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS TO BE JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR? Own + live in a new luxury campus-area condo. Over 10 new projects to choose from. Visit www.mattpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 Matt Price, Campus Realty Group 1-28-5-5 Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher ih the Alligator Classifieds. LOVE-LINES Deadline: Feb. 7, 2005 / Do's ad & Fill out all information completely k up "Good News" cards at the Alligator to notify ividuals of their upcoming Love-Lines Following symbols can be used and count as e space each: 0* V/ d, centered or larger type is also available for a small ditional fee. Call 373-FIND for more information. obscene or forei last names or id st initial is OK) abbreviations of 50 for 5 lines. lo refunds or c COST Bold print in any or all of your ad costs an additional 50%of the subtotal Centering of type or elements costs an X Don't additional one time charge of $4.00 gn languages, or double entendres TOTAL COST $ entifiable descriptions e dcri Charge: MC. VISA Cash Check # Valentine's Day Acct.# Exp. Additional lines $2.00 each. redits after placing the ad. Taken by: "THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE AD. aigator Name I BRING TO: CALL IN: Address Independent Fla. Alligator 373-IND Add 1105 W. University Ave. 3-FD ity ST_ Zip (Must arrive by 4pm Feb 7, 2005) Phone (.) I .Allow I space for each letter, space and punctuation mark. Use 2 spaces for each capitol letter. Use the space below for additional lines at an additional charge of $2.00 per line. 1DAY= $5.50 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 Pilla-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 SOFA& LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $1400. Sacrifice $399 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6 BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4- 20-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20- 71-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New-in boxes. Can de- liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de- liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 SOFA, LOVESEAT, & CHAIR 100% Italian leather. Still new in boxes w/warranty. Cost $5000. Sacrifice $1,500. Call 352-372-8588 4-20-71-6 S DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, , 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-20- 71-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell $199 can deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 Classifieds... SContinued on next page. MOST WANTED SThomas Anand Washburn White Male (DOB 12/17/84); 6'00", 170 Ibs, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes Wanted for: Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. N3 ALACMUA tOUmiY CRIME STOPPERS Call (352) 372-STOP Additional Lines X $2.00 = SUBTOTAL $ I A-MMn~tr t, ALLIGATOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005 2i Furnishings rds*Full mattress & boxspring sets L90Qn sets $890Single sets $390King ,ts $990From estate sale: Safe pine ink bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 .dding close-outsOAll wrapped in asticetwin sets $790full sets $1190Qn its $1390King sets $189tstudent dis- iunts applyO4370 SW 20th Ave. 376-0953. 'e deliver. 4-20-71-6 RAND NEW QUEEN PILLOWTOP ATTRESS & BOX. Still in plastic. $240/ BO;:lease call 352-870-2602 1-25-5-6 leather couch $80, armoire $80, wood >sk $50, Lazy Boy beige $50, nightstand !0, dining room table $35, radio $20. everything must go! 305-775-7011 Annie. 25-5-6 REMODELING SALE! )uble beds, kigng beds, computer desk, tairs & lamps! Call 332-2346 1-27-5-6 Jeen size bed $70, Ig dorm fridge $40, Itertainment center, large real wood $140, )rtable sewing machine $45, dresser $35, nail desk $35. Call 335-5326 1-25-1-6 -A JA +C,_trpk-re SComp uters 23-170-7 amputer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek 3use/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/ iplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount. 'F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404. Aw.AComputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7 G'ville Computer Repair Inc* 3rvice on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 iV 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20- 1-7 3MPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. amplete residential & commercial support, 3tworking & website development. $45/hr ww.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 APTOP REPAIR Jy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. Nw.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" atwork specialists 'e buy computers and laptops workingg and Non-working '8-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 20-71-7 I, iLtr.4 352.219.2980 20-66-7 ATORNERD.COM :omputer/laptop repair networks, wireless, virus ve BEAT all prices! lome/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 IP 5555 PDA owner, excellent condition. Bluetooth en- )led. Call 352-494-1817 1-28-5-7 a1 Electronics DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER -20-71-8 8jl Bicycles 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 * 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 GET CHEAP TEXTBOOKS Search 24 bookstores in 1 click! S&H and taxes automatically calculated. Try it today! http://www.bookhq.com 2-15-35-10 -STRESS? OVERLOAD? NEED TO RELAX? OR LOOKING FOR LOVE? Try Aphrodisia Beverage. 0 calories, 0 sugar w/relaxing aphrodiciac herbs. Students using it nation- wide. Buy/sell it. www.aphrodisiabeverage.c om or dary333@yahoo.com 2-25-20-10 G Motorcycles, Mopeds) ** SCOOTERS ** RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotprcycles.com 377-6974 4-20-71-11 Swamp Cycles Electric Bikes, Scooters, and morel Prices from $450 with lyr warranty 534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823 www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 03 SUZUKI SV 650 S. Excellent cond, mechanic kept. Fast. Fender elim & more. $4990, OBO 386-801-1483 1-25-10-11 2004 GEELY SCOOTER Perfect condition, never used. 49.5 cc, silver $650 OBO. Call Amanda 615-330-0133 1-25-5-11 Avoid parking problems. 1996 black Yamaha Virago 250cc, 540cc, 5400 mi, good con- dition, $1600 OBO. Tony 352-219-4401 1-31-5-11 Autos *FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL ORunning or not!* *NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS *Over 10 yr svc to UF students *Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSelleTrade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-20-71-12 **FAST CASH PAID** For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES Running or Not 1990 & up only S Call Ray 352-284-8619 j 4-20-71-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 www.selectmotorcar.us 4-20-71-12 .themarket for a new set of wheels or just Best Cars Lowest Prices oking to add a second to that collection? /ant personalized handlebars or a fitted Www.39thaveimports.com sat? Check in the Alligator Classifieds. 4-20-71-1212 ^ \ Autos 94 Del Sol Civic 5sp $3995 96 Accord LX 4dr $4495 97 Civic 2dr AT $4995 99 Civic 4dr AT $5995 GATORIDES 318-0813 4-20-71-12 *HEADLINERS SAGGING?* **Power windows don't work?** On site available Call Steve 338-5142. . 4-20-71-12 $500! Police Impounds! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For listings 800-749-8116 ext4622 1-31- 19-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES * Bring your W2 & drive home today. Cash cars as low as $1000. No credit check. Call now 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES We finance anyone! $2000 discount off fi- nance price. More than 150 vehicles in stock. Call 338-1999 Drive today! 4-20-63-12 SUN CITY AUTO SALES All vehicles $0 down & up! Plus +++ 30 day warranty eng & trans. No credit check.-Call 338-1999 4-20-63-12 SUZUKI GRAN VITARA '01 67k miles, 6 cylsilver, runs great $6950. Call 352-335-6337 1-28-10-12 2002 CHEVY BLAZER 2dr, 2WD, excellent condition, still under factory warranty. 23,900 mi, 4.3/6 cylauto .engine. Many extras. $12,500. Extended warranty avail. 372-8092 1-25-7-12 MITSUPIHii MiFLGE DE 2000 Dark green r, cil.an A/C, CD, 4 doors. Excellent condition. Low mileage,, depend- able. Asking $6500. 352-392-4700 ext 15594 1-25-5-12 Ford Thunderbird 1996 V8 107k mi blue/ green, wel kept, drives well, all power..$3999 215-2039 1-25-5-12 01 NISSAN ALTIMA Excellent condition, sil- ver, fully loaded, CD, player, pwr everything, A/C, cruise control, dual airbags. $8500. Alkjandro 352-622-7175, 352-843-3371 1- 26-5-12 Acura Integra LS, 1995, 2dr, blk, good cond, 120k, 5 spd-man, no AC, w/pwr everything, moon roof, CD. Asking $3580 Call 332-7158 or email moretexture@cox.net 1-27-6-12 1996 Honda Accord EX sedan V-6 automat- ic, leather, A/C, power everything, 86k, very clean, white, $6600 or best offer, #352-335- 3852 frankiev@bellsouth.net 2-4-9-12 GATORMAX USED CARS Buy, Sell, Trade. 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If you're looking to spend this sum- mer outdoors, have fun while you work and make life long friends, then look no further. Camp Mataponi a residential girls camp in Maine has male/female summertime openings for Land Sports, Waterfront (small crafts, skiing, life guarding, WSI, bbat driv- ers), Ropes Course, Tennis, HB Riding, Arts & Crafts, Theater, Cooking, Gymnastics, Dance, Photography, Group Leaders & more. T.:-p 31 anr, plus room/board & travel provided. ON :.- M PJ::U INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED 1/27. Call us today toll free at 1-888-684-2267 or apply online at www:campmataponi.com 1-27-17-14 '"Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" ;C M -^r\_ -u r TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 1 M Help Wanted I 11 Help Wanted fl1 Help Wanted 1 M I Help Wanted fl Help Wanted EARN $9/HR DOMINO'S PIZZA Nationwide mortgage lender has immediate Nationwide mortgage lender has immediate World's largest pizza delivery company now sales positions avail for college students hiring seeking professional work exp. No exp re- ir rir quired, flexible hours. Apply in person btwn S Pizza makers 5-9pm Mon-Fri at 1900 SW 34th St Suite 206 0 P e older takers (2nd floor above credit union) $9 $14/hr S All you need is a reliable car & a very positive A miN attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's loca- A m e r I tions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 FINANCIAL 2-11-2-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for. hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM.8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 1-31-19-14 Fall 2004 & Spring 2005 Graduates: Looking for a fast paced and exciting career. Selected candidates will earn $38,000 while in the District Manager Training Program. The Pantry, Inc. is seeking to fill four positions by the end of Spring 2005. Send resumes to jbennett@thepantry.com. EOE M/FN 1-5-1-14 Assistant mother for busy family, teenage children and a dog. Afternoons M-Th. 15-20 hrs/wk. Transportation, light housekeeping, laundry & light meal prep. Mature, respon- sible person with references. 335-1306. 1-19-7-14 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 FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS Instruct 3rd thru 12th grade students from any location; internet connection required; send resume jobs@brainfuse.com 2-2-15- 14 I'VE HAD IT WITH YOUR LOUD MUSIC! Is your roommate driving you crazy? Find a replacement in the Alligator Classifieds! Summer/Fall 2005 graduate opportunities for Graduate Hall Directors, Staff Resource Assistants and Judicial Assistant in the Department of Housing and Residence Education. Graduate Hall Directors reside in his/her area of responsibility, and supervise, develop, and direct the staff under his/her responsibility. The number of staff varies by area, as well as the number of residents liv- ing in the hall. The Staff Resource Assistants develop and facilitates programming and resources for residence life staff. The Judicial Assistant works with various aspects of the judicial program. Applicants must be admit- ted to graduate school., enrolled for 9-12 hours, and have some organized group living experience. The beginning salary is $3,420 each semester based on 9.5 months of work. An on-campus apartment, fully furnished with all utilities, local telephone, and basic cable service is provided. Application deadline (for priority consideration): Friday, February 18, 2005. Contact Kathy Smith at the Housing Office, 392-2171 ext 10139 2-18-33-14 NEW YEAR, NEW WORK EXCELLENT PAY Flex schedules, sales/svc, great for students, all ages 18+, conditions apply: 335-1422 1-28-16-14 Finders Keepers? If you find something, you can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & found section. Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND. SHOWCASE YOUR APARTMENT PROPERTY IN +IeeLt mald to potential renters7SC~ Z 35,00 in the regular issue of-~ Th ndpnen lriaAliao 7,00 potntia nis,%T" present 3,000 tansfer tudent 3,00 disribued o houing airs DE,&nL[NE Februry 24 200 PUBLISHED 'C .~ I, k. - -... aliigatwr to -_r- - WANTED Energetic, serious, hard-working individuals to assist customers with high quality sporting goods merchandise. We're looking for the best. Full and part time opportunities. No phone calls. Min 1 yr commitment. Lloyd Clarke Sports 1504 NW 13th St. 1-28-15-14 COLLEGE STUDENTS HS, SENIORS/GRADS Good pay, flexible schedules, customer sales/svc, all ages 18+, conditions apply. Call 335-1577 1-28-16-14 PART TIME WORK Great pay, ideal for students & second in- comes, flex scheds, sales/svc, all ages 18+, conditions apply 375-1422 1-28-16-14 SALES ASSOCIATES F/T and P/T for hotel. Hourly & bonus. Weekdays & weekends. Friendly attitudes w/good customer svc skills. Apply in person 4021 SW40th Blvd. 1-26-10-14 DANCERS WANTED Are you pretty? Dancers needed for private company. Great pay, flexible hours. Open 24 hrs. 352-376- 2800 1-28-12-14 EDUCATION RETAIL STORE Needs part time help. Flexible weekday hours plus 2-3. Saturday a month. Please bring in a resume to 2020 NW 6th St. 1- 29-12-14 Growing company needs PT help. Bookkeeper Quickbooks exp only. Delivery & warehouse, website administrator, clean background check only need apply. Fax resume with salary req to 377-5595 2-10- 19-14 GREEN SPARROW Chinese Restaurant (Haile Plantation Village Center) now hiring FT/PT cooks, (Chinese special- ity), kitchen helpers, cashiers, servers, delivery drivers. Call 871-5771 for appt. 1-27-11-14 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. 2-2-15-14 Swim Instructor/Office Staff Seal Swim School now hiring energetic, fun, -responsible individuals. PT/FT positions available. Competitive pay. WSI certifica- tion Feb. Lutz 813-948-7134; Tampa 813- 932-5455; North Pinellas 727-943-8782. www.sealswimschool.com 2-10-20-14 DRIVERS NEEDED gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 1-28-10-14 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Gatorfood.com is looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowl- edge, customer svc. exp helpful. For more info call David 379-3663 1-28-10-14 Full time or part time sales agent needed. Flexible schedule, great job for student and recent grads! Earn an average $300 per day. First Horizon Merchant Services a Fortune 500 Company is looking or 3 sales agents in Gainesville area. Call 866-882-9600 or e-mail gtrenfroe@fhms.com 1-28-10-14 CUSTOMER SERVICE rep wanted MS OFfice Experience required. Contact: Jackson Industries, 4001 Newberry Rd., E4, GVL or info@jacksonllc.com 1-28-10-14 S5 STAR Pizza is now hiring pizza makers, phone personnel & delivery drivers. Great pay, flexible hours. Closing drivers average over $100 per shift. Apply in person at 600 NW 75th St. 352-333-7979 1-28-10-14 l- ADVERTISING 376-4482 J Ui J PREMIER PRODUCTIONS, a young ar dynamic Promotion/Marketing company, hiring for the following positions: * Full and part-time Sales Associates (experience desired). * Accounting Internship (PAID) * Internships (business related). College credit avail. * Graphic Design Internships. College credit avail. UF/SFCC students welcome. Greek Affiliation A+. Please fax resume and handwritten cover letter to 352-375-9994. 1-26-5-14 TCBY now hiring assistant managers employees for all shifts at all location - Thornebrook Village, Archer & 34th ar Newberry Square locations. Apply in persc 4-20-62-14 SALES CLERK $6/hr part-time. Call Sandy's Consignment Boutique. 372-1226 1-31-10-14 Now hiring flyerers, $6.50/hr daily pa Flexible hours, start ASAP. Experience pr ferred, fill application at California Chicke Grill ph#378-2442 1-25-5-14 Car cleaner needed. Must be over 2 responsible and have clean driving record Apply in person only at Southeast C; Agency 39th Ave. 1-25-5-14 Now hiring servers, bussers. Must be avail; bel minimum 2.weekday lunch shifts. Apply in person On the Border 3100 SWArcher Rd. 1-25-5-14 02B Kids searching for energetic and e, thusiastic pre-school teachers for all 02 locations. Experience preferred, will trai FT/PT positions. Avail. Apply at any location 2-8-15-14 Optometric. Assistant will train. Positior avail MWF 10-3 & 3-7. Must be avail f, weekends. Please fax resume & cover lett, to 333-9950 ASAP 1-25-5-14 Auto CAD, part time person, 7-10a daily. Other hours possible. $8/hr. Mu be dependable & have good knowledc of basic Auto CAD. 1 mi to campus.Ema wellsrridgwaytruss.com or call Wells ( 219-1183 1-25-5-14 Office Manager Trainee for small mec cal office. Bachelor or Master's Degree business/accountihg or health care manag, ment to learn all aspects.of medical office management including accounts payabi receivable, insurance and personnE Experience desirable. Full time w/.excelle salary and benefits. Will consider part tirr until 5/05. Fax resume to 352-332-296 Attn: Julia. 2-2-10-14 NANNY fo care for 4 yr old in my home days a week. 6:30 9:00am and 3:00 8:C pm. Refs required, background check. C; 271-0840. Lv Mssg. 1-26-5-14 CASH Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks L students to raise funds. Earn up to $8.00/ with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 1( NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroo Building 105, or call 392-7754 for more inf' 4-20-63-14 " MARY POPPINS: Where are you? FT NANNY NEEDED 30-45 hrs/wk 4 jobs avail TODAY: Great $$$ for exp. Noah's Ark Nanny: 352-376-5008 2-25-37- 14 PT/FT NANNIES NEEDED Good $ for exp: grad stud. welcomed bk ck: 12 REAL $$ jobs avail NOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27- NANNIES MORNING SHIFT Several positions availabel for Part Time, good $$$$$ MNOW Noah's Ark Nanny 352-376-5008 2-25-27- PT warehouse & event supervisors. Nights & weekends. Great for students. Apply in person football stadium, concession office next to Sportship, South Endzone. Classifieds... Continued on next page. I ---e -~c- A+CIC t'-l-- - 16,,A LIjpATOP i TUESDAY, TIAN.ARl 25, Q05,- S Wl aep Wanted WiF|| Services WI Services .3Services Childcare provider (PT) Nurturing person needed to care for five year old child two days a week from 2:30 6:00 pm (Mon & Wed or Thurs) Need good references, reliable trans. Call 332-3739, Iv mssg. 1-25-4-14 WANTED: Energetic student likes to help others. High school or college track & field exp. to help coach little league track & field. Excellent opportunity for community service hours + you get to help children. Please con- tact me 332-5626 1-27-5-14 WANTED: INTERNET PROGRAMMER - Any or all of the following ASP/database/ web/Wiinsock API for short-term project in G'ville. Call Jun Consulting Group. 336-9607 2-3-10-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes FT/PT No experience necessary. For more info call 386-462-9301 2-3-10-14 Looking to make easy $$? Sell book that sells itself. Flexible schedule. Unlimited $$ potential. Contact: fpollack2@comcast.net 1-27-5-14 CRUISE LINE Entry level on-board positions available. Great benefits. Seasonal or year-round. 941- 329-6434 2-17-20-14 Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch Hand-lettering, PT a few hrs/wk. Close to UF. Short resume. Reply P O.Box 286, Gainesville, 32602 1-28-6-14 PROMOTER NEEDED Upscale Night Club 359-5408 1-25-3-14 Finance company needing office assistant & collections.associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 2-17-20-14 PT office help for psychology practice 3-7pm M-F: General office duties: phones, filing & scheduling. Fax resume to 352-338-7710 1-25-3-14 BODY PIERCER NEEDED @ WAVES TATTgO & BODY PIERCING. Must have your own equipment 374-2966 or 375-2252. Ask for Mike. 1-28-5-14 All Levels Tutor Wanted Use your time wisely Good Pay, Flexible Hours Sell your knowledge! www.GainesvilleTutor.com 1-28-5-14 HOMEWORK HELPER for 8th grade boy. 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Our Winter Office is in Gainesville. We're looking for spirited GATORS to be Counselors/Instructors in land/water sports, adventure, theater, riding, the arts and much more. Top instruction/facilities in a family at- mosphere. Excellent salaries/amenities. We support internships! Call 331-4600 or visit www.camplaurelsouth.com 1-28-5-14 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 ovemight 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 TECH SUPPORT HELP DESK local soft- ward company with national product seeks technical staff with excellent communica- tion skills to assist customers. Knowledge of Windows 9x/2000/NT/XP, TCP/IP and Networking required. Team atmosphere. Smoke-free environment. 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Room Size S. $25 M.'$30 L. $35 Call 1-866-405-7275 Ext 912170 1-31-15-15 MUSIC STUDIES Guitar, Bass, Piano. All ages all styles taught. At University Music. 30 yrs exp. $65 per month. Call Andy 256-2168 2-2-11-15 "First Responder* Learn emergency medical care. Prerequisite for EMT/Paramredic Includes healthcare provider CPR 392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu 3-24- 42-15 LMc (D dP -~I. 0 LML *0 L. -~) ** " - .0 V' *0 * 0 "II **Lifeguard Training** Red Cross certification includes CPR professional rescuer/first aid Classes start now 392-1161x4283 www.shcc.ufl.edu/cpr 4-4-49-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 12x12 airy, bright & matted stalls. 250'x160' riding ring, round pen & jump paddock. 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Gain muscle while you lose fat Groups forming now. 339-2199. 4-20-71-16 URGENT CARE/WALK-IN MEDICAL Students No Appointment Needed! FIRST CARE OF GAINESVILLE 4881 NW 8th Ave #2, 373-2340 Most Ins Accepted, Hours M-F 8a-6p 4-20- 71-16 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ACNE with Blue Light Treatments for moderate acne. Call Dermatology Associates 352-332-4051 4-20-67-16 ABORTION/ABORTION by PILL (RU-486) IV sedation, Student Discount. SAVE Well Woman Care & Birth Control Bread & Roses Women's Health Ctr Univ 352-372-1664. 30 4-20-71-16 *- 4-20-71-18 r---- ---- 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I C) 8 (a (a (P B) 5. lie n0 a 1 0' (a - (a 11 a 0 . S c3_ m -1 0 (a (a 0 0 (a (a- I CLASSIFICATIONS (Check one) -I 1. For Rent: Furnished 14. Help Wanted 2. For Rent: Unfurnished 15. Services S_ 3. Sublease: House/Apt 16. Health Services 4. Roommates 17. Resumes/Typing Services 5. Real Estate 18. Personals 6. Furniture/Household Items 19. Connections 7. Computers __20. Events/Notices I 8. Stereos/Electronics 21. Entertainment 9. Bicycles 22. Tickets 10. ForSale 23. Rides __ 11. Mopeds/Motorcycles 24. Pets 12. Autos 25. Lost & Found -_13. Wanted I O MASTERCARD O VISA EXP. DAfE I CREDITCARD # NOW AVAILABLE: Well-child & illness medical care for children of registered UF students, aged 2 months to 18 years located at Student Health @ Corry Village. Clinic hours limited to Friday a.m. 8:30 12:30. Fee for service. Call 392-1161 Ext 4444 for an appointment. Visit www.shcc.ufl.edu for more information. 1-28-10-16 GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! 1800 Gun Inventory Over 500 handguns in stock Buy, Sell, Trade or Repair. Reloading Supplies 466-3340 Harry Beckwith, Gun Dealer 8mi. South of G'ville on 441 4-20-71-18 BEATLES FANS! THE FAB FOUR IN CONCERT the ultimate tribute band Sat Jan 29th 9pm Phillips Center $30 392-ARTS 1-28-7-20 ATTN SPRING BREAKERS: Don't miss this opportunity! 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By BLAKE BONSACK Alligator Contributing Writer Success in football begins in the trenches. While UF returns talented and young defensive and offensive lines for 2005, bringing in quality players for these groups is always a priority. Among this past weekend's 17 visitors, the Gators hosted Plantation native Jeffrey Owens, a four-star recruit. Owens, ranked the No. 14 de- fensive tackle in the country by Scout.com, would be a valuable addition to a unit that will lose seniors Kenny Parker and Mo Mitchell. Owens, who orally commit- ted to Georgia in December, will receive in-home visits from the Georgia, UF and Florida State coaching staffs before taking his final recruiting visit to Tallahassee this weekend. Owens was impressed with his visit to Gainesville and with co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, but remained loyal to the Bulldogs. "Georgia and Florida are both great schools with great academ- ics," said Owens. "I like both of their D-line coaches and I feel like I could play for both of them, but I'm still com- mitted to Georgia right now." When asked whether the visit will have an impact on his deci- sion, Owens remained open to the possibility of going elsewhere. "I liked UF a lot," said Owens. "I'm going to think about things a lot more." On the other side of the ball, the Gators hosted Matt Hardrick, an offensive line prospect out of B UiNiNG awe you experiencing any of the,. ? A GYN phf10cin in your area is :urrenhly isekl~ng wcer.mn ages IS ard older Ito parrncpaie in a clirnial rasearcn Eludg of ar, Intienl-gaircinal riedicalio for -J,,Qlal yeast inftecion rQuaIral d pariciparns jIll r*:ei-e a lud-rE.3lE-E : mEOiCal evalualior, and vludv nia-cir-ine at rio cosi A pars itar peII cC ertrnied at rne addit-ona la. if ou riave not had1 ore e'ilnln Ire pasryear bh. Re-mrserenenr for time E k and Iravel *1lI ta pc','ded I To Learn More Call: Stac @0 (352) 333-3885 Florida Medical Research Edgewater High in Orlando. The 6-foot-5, 342-pound tackle gave his visit to Gainesville a per- fect 10 out of 10. "Georgia and Florida are both great schools with great academics. I like both of their D-line coach- es and I feel like I could play for both of them, but I'm still committed to Geor- gia right now." Jeffrey Owens UF.defensive tackle recruit The highlight of his visit came at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday evening. "The best part of the trip was when they gave us our jerseys and they showed us how the team comes into the Swamp on game day," said Hardrick to Scout.com. "That was really excit- ing. Everything about the visit was good." Hardrick, who is also consider- ing FSU and Oklahoma, will wait until National Signing Day to make his announcement. 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But just seven miles from the O'Connell Center and the hype surrounding the Gators lies Santa Fe Community College's gym, where an unheralded basketball team has become one of the biggest surprises in Gainesville. The Saints are off to a 20-0 start, defeating op- ponents by an average margin of 15 points per game. Ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 7 in the na- tion in the most recent NJCAA poll, Saints guard Brian.Greene said that his team could play tough against the Gators. "I would love to [play the Gators]," Greene said. "[UF guard] Matt Walsh is my boy and I always talk about us matching up with them. I really do think we can compete with them." Could the Saints really hang with the Gators? No one knows. But it's a fact that no opponent has been able to top the Saints and their up- tempo style of basketball. Offensively, the Saints push the ball up-court at every opportunity, while defensively they of- ten employ a full-court, man-to-man press. "We cause a lot of teams to turn the ball over with our pressure, Santa Fe which has helped S it .1 iege us get some easy buckets in transi- tion," Coach Chris Mowry said. However, in order to play such an up-tempo game, Mowry must rely on his team's depth. The Saints have 10 players that regularly see time and all have scored in double figures in at least one game. In addition, sophomores Sam Jozenville, Jon Plefka and Greene, along with freshman Torrance Walker, average in double figures. "I feel that all 10 of our. kids that play are Division-I level players," Mowry said. Greene, who has committed to Florida A&M, is one of the team's leaders on both sides of the ball. After redshirting last season due to injury, the third-year sophomore does it all he leads the Saints in points, rebounds, blocks and steals, and is third in assists. Greene's defensive skills are so keen that Mowry called him "the best defender I've ever had in over 30 years of coaching." The fast start is a big turnaround for the Saints, who went 15-14 last year in Mowry's first season. This year, three transfers and a good crop of freshmen were added to the mix. The result? Santa Fe has become one of the best shows in town. "Looking at our preseason, we were doing yery well," Plefka said. "I knew we had a lot of talent, but going 20-0 is a very hard thing to do. It's not [shocking]. I'm not shocked at all, but it has been a pleasant surprise." The Saints play at home Wednesday at 8 p.m. against Daytona Beach Community College. Admission is free for Santa Fe students and $2 for non-students. BASEBALL Senior Boss employs three ways to befuddle batters By TIM CASEY Alligator Writer tcasey@alligator.org If the key to a successful season is to end the previous campaign on a good note, expect UF senior pitcher Tommy Boss to send plenty of disappointed batters back to the dugout this year. Bosspitched the first two com- plete games of his career in, his final two starts last year. He threw a four-hit shutout against UCLA to clinch an NCAA Super Regional berth. Against Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference tourna- ment, Boss allowed seven hits with four strikeouts in a complete-game loss. Coach Pat McMahon is counting on Boss to set the tone throughout the season by sticking to basics. YOU I LOVE "TOTALLY IRRESISTIBLE!" NOW PLAYING HIPPODROME CINEMA TUES,WED& THURSIat7:00PM& 25 SE 2ND PLACE 9:00PM, WED MATINEE at 4:30PM WWW.PICTURETHISENT.COM "For Tommy to be success- ful, he's got to be able to get three pitches over," McMahon said. "He's got an outstanding straight change, but he's got to be able to get a down breaking ball in the strike zone and make that be an effective pitch for him." Boss has his eyes set on a rematch series with Miami on Feb. 18-20. The Hurricanes ended the last two sea-' sons for the Gators. "I pretty much hate Miami, to tell Syou the truth," Boss said. "They've ruined my life for about three years now. Hopefully we can win one, one of these times; before I get out of here." In his final five starts last season, Boss surrendered just nine earned runs over 41.2 innings for a 1.94 ERA and a 2-3 record. Boss made 17 appearances,. in- Vegetarian MEN and WOMlEN Needed for a UF Nutrition Study If you are vegetarian (including vegan) male or female 18-49 yr old healthy,. non-smoking non-pregnant or nursing not taking prescription medication (oral contraceptives are ok) If you are willing to provide medical history information complete a dietary questionnaire have blood drawn once (following an overnight fast) Then you are eligible to participate in this study You will be paid $50 for completing the study Please call 392-1991 extension 273 for more information. cluding 14 starts, to post a 4-5 record and -4.24 ERA-over 76.1 innings. He struck out 34 and allowed only six walks. Also in 2004, Boss was an SEC Academic Honor Roll selection for the second time. "I definitely don't strike out anvbod\." said Boss, who had an impressive- 4.55 strikeout/walk ratio. "When I'm, pitching good, you'll see a lot of ground balls Boss. in the infield. I like to think I can throw my fastball and changeup in any count. I have very good com- mand of those, I would say." The 6-foot-2 right-hander has" brought that confidence from Dunnellon High, where he was a two-time first-team all-state Class 3A selection after pitching nine one-hitters and a no-hitter. In high school, Boss posted a 35-11 record with 457 strikeouts and 78 walks. His fastball hits a top speed of 90 miles per hour, but he pitches in the mid-eighties during -games. His curveball is a knuckle-curve, designed to drop straight down as it gets to the trilke zone; it's some- times called a 12-to-6 breaking ball. Thki-N -ear hopefully I can pick up \where I left off ha.t year and be able to control all three of them like that. It's looking good in the bullpen so far when I work out," Boss said. McMahon agrees with that as- sessment, adding Boss could intro- duce a fourth pitch to his arsenal. "Fastball, change and curveball are his three pitches," McMahon said. "He and Coach [Ross] Jones have experimented with cutting a fastball a little bit. We'll see how that plays out." - Boss shares a room with pitcher Connor Falkenbach, a relationship he says has benefited him on and off the field. "We kind of have the same schedule. Our classes are the same, so we kind of see each other a lot," Boss -aid. "We talk baseball. I would t ;.ay all the time, since you have to get away from it sometime. After a guni we'll come home and talk about what pitches worked if I'm pitching Friday and he's pitch- ing on Saturday." Boss has changed his major Aom business administration to agrobusi- ness management-and plans to earn a real estate license this semester, in the event he is not selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Help us answer this and other health-related questions. Reach 50,000 prospective clients Sand customers by advertising in the C, Alligator's informative supplement, To Your Health. Deadline: Tuesday, February 15 Run Date: Tuesday, February 22 Ad-t "I would love to [play the Gators]. [UF guard] Matt Walsh is my boy and I always talk about us matching Up with them. I really do think we can compete with them." Brian Greene Santa Fe guard Sports TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/sports Gators look for win at home Mant Marriot / Alligator sban JF guard Matt Walsh said he doesn't feel any lingering pain in his eft ankle, but Coach Billy Donovan may start Lee Humphrey. By BRYAN APP Alligator Staff Writer bapp@alligator.org They never saw it coming. The confident appearance of the young but cohesive Gators as they doubled up on Florida Atlantic and defeated Stetson by 39 seemed unbefitting for a team that has more quality wins on the road than at home just past midseason. And if someone suggested then that they would lose three home games by this point, they probably would've responded with a sarcas- tic laugh. Not anymore. "It'd definitely surprise me," said junior guard Matt Walsh, re- garding any early season prospects of his team's current home record. "I don't know what the reason for it is. I can't explain it. We're riot sup- posed to lose those games at home, so I don't know how to put it." Tonight at 7, the Gators (11-4, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) will attempt to reclaim the O'Connell Center against Georgia (7-8, 1-4 SEC) before a national audience. In hopes of packing the stands- for the ESPN2-televised game, ev- eryone in attendance will receive an orange or blue T-shirt. While he'd certainly appreciate the home-crowd support, Coach Billy Donovan said they shouldn't have exceeding expectations for the recently reintegrated Walsh, who surprisingly disappeared in UF's overtime loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. "I don't want people or Matt to have the expectation that: 'OK, Matt's back. He's our leading scorer. Therefore, his first game back, he's got to lead in scoring,'" Donovan said. "He's got to help our team in any way he can." Donovan said Walsh, who made an expeditious recovery from a severe ankle sprain on Dec. 30, has no* medical restrictions regarding playing time. And Walsh said he doesn't feel impaired at all by his ankle. "I feel like I'm playing like I always do. My ankle, in terms of me playing, isn't even an issue at all. It hasn't bothered me at all. I haven't had any pain in my ankle in like over a week." Matt Walsh UF guard "I feel like I'm playing like I al- ways do," Walsh said. "My ankle, in terms of me playing, isn't even an issue at all. It hasn't bothered me at all. I haven't had any pain in my ankle in like over a week." And while senior forward David Lee said Walsh has regained his stamina and mobility, Donovan said he's leaning toward starting sophomore Lee Humphrey, who started five games during his teammate's recovery, in order to ease Walsh's return. Donovan expressed concern with the possibility of Walsh par- ticipating too much too soon and cited that reason for using the junior sparingly during UF's come- back attempt against the Vols. "I felt Matt tried to do too much [against Tennessee]," Donovan said. "I've never questioned his heart, work ethic or desire. We had been playing very well up to then, and I felt that we needed to- try to win without Matt because he was putting too much pressure on himself." Following the team's off-week- end, however, Donovan said Walsh has had valuable time to regain his stamina, and perhaps more impor- tantly, his team has had time to be- come re-acclimated with him. "Our teamahad to learn to play without Matt while he was out, and now we're learning to play with him," Donovan said. "I think our team also has to understand that with Matt back, we all have roles to play. Everybody has to do their part and hold up their end." Now the Gators must do a bet- ter job of rediscovering their team chemistry against a probation-rid- dled, but confident, Georgia team that claimed its first conference win of the season against Vanderbilt on Saturday. "Georgia, I think, has to be feel- ing pretty good about themselves," Donovan said. "I think their confi- dence level is high. "To beat a team like Vanderbilt... without Levi Stukes, their leading scorer, it says a lot about their kids, their mindset and where they are right-now." From Walsh to Wilkens, Patriots to porn, this writer covers it all Who could have imag- ined that Gainesville's top basketball team besides at Santa Fe? At 20-0 it seems the Saints have )utgrown their community college tatuss. That's why I'm proposing the natchup of the year: Live at the O'Connell Center, ,eb. 11: UF vs. Santa Fe for the 3ainesville championship. Laugh all you want, but rumor ias it that Vegas is favoring the ;aints by 6. There's no sport more equal han basketball, so you can throw >ut the NCAA Tournament trips, lashy throwback jerseys and .oR'dy Reptiles. * For the latest in UF recruiting, check out page 18 of today's Alligator. Find out how UF is Jo g on both the offensive and defensive lines. -When it comes down to it, it's five-on-five an up-tempo, fast- breaking Santa Fe team going up against a high-scoring, finesse UF squad. So, Billy D, how about it? Santa Fe's just a phone call away - no long distance required. Is there anybody out there actually rooting for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl? If you exist, please e-mail me. Yes, the Patriots are talented. Sure, Tom Brady is hot my girlfriend reminds me every time the Pats are on TV. But will somebody in the AFC please put the most boring dy- SThe UF baseball team and the Gator Dugout Club will host the Fourth Annual Children's Miracle Network Home Run Derby Satur- day at noon. .nasty of all- time to rest? When Corey Dillon is your most exciting Andrew p 1 a yer, Abramson there s Drew's Control something aabramson@alligator.org unsettling. It's gen- eration-ADD and you know fans want the flash of Donovan McNabb and T.O. over the substance of Brady and David Patten. Somehow, I think the Brady Bunch wins again. Ron Jeremy, the Abe Lincoln of pornography, comes (no pun intended) to Gainesville on Wednesday, which leads me to this question: If gymnastics, figure skating and even spelling are considered sports these days, why isn't televised sex a more ac- ceptable athletic event? The sport already has a legion of fans, and it's been filmed for years. A fond farewell to 167-year- old Lenny Wilkens, who was shipped directly to a retirement home after resigning as New York Knicks head coach on Sunday. Now it seems Phil Jackson, an ex- Knick from his playing days, may want the New York job next year. I've always thought Jackson was an overrated coach, but Jordan, Shaq, and Kobe made champion- ships a yearly habit. Let's see what the Zen Master does with a bunch of overpaid guards and overrated big men. There's no basketball player in the SEC more hated than Matt Walsh. It's true that he's got funny looking hair but so do I. Still, few players in college basketball deserve more props these days than Walsh. The most dedicated Gator since Teddy Dupay, you could give Walsh a full-frontal lobotomy and he'd be back in the lineup the.following week. N For a complete breakdown of tonight's UF men's basketball game against Geor- gia, log on to alligator.org/sports. Position matchups, keys to victory and a prediction will be featured. * 1995: Merlakia Jones scored 44 points against Texas, second all-time in UF wom- en's basketball history. Jones finished the season with 623 points, the second most in UF single-season history. ~t% i8F |