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the independent florida illigate Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications,-Inc. of Gainesville, Florida We Inform. You Decide. * / \ cyclee 4 / -s WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 Two down, one city race to go By BRIAN HAGEN, EVA KIS and IVETTE MENDEZ Alligator Staff Writers When results were announced at the end of Gainesville's City Commission elections Tuesday night, At-Large incumbent Rick Bryant had reason to cheer. Bryant won re-election to his seat by an unof- ficial 42 votes, so far avoiding a runoff against next-highest opponent Rob Brinkman. "I thought I.was going to be knocking on doors for the next three weeks," Bryant said, adding that after his last-minute win, he'll go to Disney World instead. .Elections "I promised I'd make a dif- 2005 ference to all the citizens of Gainesville, and I did," he said of his re-election victory. -'-Celebrations for Bryant, however, could be somewhat premature. :Even a small nurnber of -,ote in Brinkman . favor could pus1h Br- ant and Brin',man -hho received the seuond-hi-hst ttal vot e at 33 prcerit into a runoff. \ .ith a -lm 50.5 percent of the vote th,-: olticial tally.-- inclhdnid. provisional unrlanl3nid and oversea-; ballot-: could put hiin bloV tile ne.E -- sary 510 percent that mani dat- a i Bryant admitted to "sweating bullets" because of East Gainesville votes that went to opponent Diyonme McGraw. McGraw, who received 13.51 percent of the total vote, said she intends to run for the Commission's other At-Large seat next year. Flanked by McGraw supporters, a subdued Nick West AllIgatov StaH Rob Brinkman was one of the last to leave the elec- Rick Bryant rejoices while talking to reporters Tuesday night. Bryant tion office. unofficially won the City Commission At-Large seat by 42 votes. SEE ELECTION, PAGE 13 UF seeks regulation of alcohol use * FOUR UF STUDENTS HAVE DIED OF ALCOHOL-RELATED INCIDENTS IN LESS THAN TWO YEARS. By STEPHANIE GARRY Alligator Staff Writer smgarry@alligator org At least four UF students have died of alcohol-related causes since UF President Bernie Machen was appointed to lead UF in Fall 2003, adding urgency to UF and Gainesville's joint struggle to curb student alcohol abuse. Another student, who re- portedly was drinking, died following a Jacksonville football game last October. Christopher Small died in the early morning of Jan. 28 after his car crashed into a telephone pole on Northwest 34th Street. Autopsy reports show that his blood alcohol limit was two-and-a-half times the legal limit. Small's former roommate has said that the UF junior had gone to the club:08 earlier that night. The university's Machen campaign against binge drinking, which began at Machen's urging in January, has consisted mostly of meetings and discus- sions so far. Other than Machen's refusal * The Blockbuster on Archer Road is one of three Gainesville loca- tions not participat- ing in the "No Late Fees" program. The franchises, indepen- dent from corporate policy, allegedly confused renters. See story, pg. 5. to allow Coors advertising at an O'Connell- Center concert, UF has made no policy changes. The university brought in a national college health expert in February to lead a discussion on how environmental factors - such as inexpensive drink specials, ad- " vertising and bartending practices can promote binge drinking. The meeting formed three groups dedicated to differ- ent alcohol problems, two of which met for the first time Tuesday to discuss their missions. The university depends on the city to regulate alcohol marketing and student SEE ALCOHOL, PAGE 10 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" UF Athletics Director Jeremy Foley kicked line- backer Taurean Charles per- mamently off the football team Tuesday. Foley failed to return calls to his office and cell phone, but Charles was more than forthcoming about the decision. See story, pg. 24. STUDENT GOVERNMENT UPD inquiry plagued by insufficient evidence E THE COMPLAINT ALLEGED SG OF- FICIALS WERE OFFERED BRIBES TO SWITCH PARTY AFFILIATIONS. By STEPHEN MAGRUDER Alligator Writer smagruder@alligator.org More than a month after taking control of an investigation alleging bribery and corruption in the Student Government election, the Student Judicial Affairs office said it has not yet found enough information to file any conduct violation charges. An adviser to the Student Body presi- dent initially filed a complaint ,with the University Police Department last month, claiming that Impact Williams Party supporters were bribed to jump ship and support the Gator Party. Citing a lack of proof to pursue crimi- nalcharges, UPD handed the case over to Judicial Affairs, which says it also has conducted a.thorough investigation. "Certainly, it was something of inter- est it is something of interest," Judicial Affairs Director Cyrus Williams said of the complaint. "At this point, we have not charged anybody, and we're [going to] continue to investigate," he added. So far, five people both named and not named in the initial complaint have been interviewed, Williams said. Following adviser Lowell Wong's SEE COMPLAINT, PAGE 13 Today FORECAST 2 .s/ OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIED 14 ,fr: CROSSWORD 19 Sunny SPORTS 24 80/55 visit www.alligator.org VOLUME 98 ISSUE 126 low 11 1 2, ALLIGATOR U WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,2005 News Today du 4W 0 FORECAST TODAY '-l Ii SUNNY 80/55 THURSDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 83/60 FRIDAY THUNDER STORMS 82/54 SATURDAY PARTLY CLOUDY 68/43 p" the independent florida alligator VOLUME 98 ISSUE 126 ISSN 0889-2423 j t, .r; :3.ia l :i :r %l'.r. li r ,m or.. ci Fh"icr. PuCthr,ar o Ca0f. i C~.rf:., :.rr.aT,,ir,i, .r I f Ga lrie11 Florida NEWSROOM eI-oV4 8 Voi-c73-2e3 352-376-4467 iFax SUNDAY SUNNY 73/47 Managing Managing Editor Atisanr alligaer Spol Urn F -Ereu Assig Tallahassee Ed Assistant i r. A the Avenue As! 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No portion of The Allgator rina, s rn pr,.:u'.:_ n an, rrmean r, .:.ij i nn-. r ien ,n erl .:,r an ,:, "r: rCn".- r.:.rTr ,jrn..,. tions Inc. . ecrecafionc i Spopts LocPl o0f irectops & keitz Union DoaIr of Mcianciceps LEADEPSHIP OPP"OPTUNI N WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 K ALLIGATOR, 3 UF group to aid quake victims "Copyrighted Material S IB Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" By JOHN W. COX Alligator Contributing Writer Victims from Monday's earth- quake in Indonesia that may have killed thousands will not go without help from Gainesville. The earthquake was the sec- ond major disaster the region has suffered in the past four months. A Dec. 26 earthquake and sub- sequent tsunami killed at least 175,000 people and left 106,000 missing in Southeast Asia. Gators for Tsunami Relief, a coalition of 22 UF student organizations, intends to aid victims of the earthquake, said Preeti Sharma, organization co- founder. The coalition began rais- ing money for tsunami relief in January. "Every week we've collected a couple thousand dollars for about two months," Sharma said. The coalition plans to send a check for more than $600 to the humanitarian organization Direct Relief International this week, said Linh Nguyen, the group's head of finances. "We're still collecting money for the relief, and people are still giving money," she said. UF's Asian Student Union will also contribute to the cause, said ASU Treasurer Sandy Chiu. ASU President Mark Villegas, who also helped create the relief coalition, said support for earth- quake victims would also be important. "I think collecting money should definitely be a priority," Villegas said. "That's what we've been successful doing so far." Villegas said he thought form- ing the coalition was necessary. "We felt Earthquake it was a re- in Indonesia sponsibility on our part as students and people who may have their families over there," he said. "It's a humane cause." The coalition has raised more than $11,000 for tsunami victims and may divert some funds to earthquake relief. "We'll definitely be getting in contact with the other organiza- tions to see what we can do for this earthquake," said Kshama Shah, secretary of one of the coalition groups, the UF South Asian Student Alliance. Although the area has suf- fered extensive damage, it may not compare to .the December catastrophe because no tsunamis formed after the earthquake. "It seems this earthquake did not trigger a tsunami. If it had, the tsunami would have hit the coastline of Sumatra by. now," said Prihar Yadi, a scientist with the Indonesia Geophysics Agency. "And if there's no tsu- nami on the coastline near the epicenter of the quake, there will not -be one heading in the other direction." Tsunamis were not a factor after Monday's earthquake be- cause it was much deeper than the December quake, said UF geology professor Joe Meert. Meert said there may be no end in sight for the area. "There are going to be large af- tershocks after this earthquake," Meert said. "This one was prob- ably even an aftershock of the first one." The only way the area can protect itself would be to get an early-warning system so resi- dents will know what is coming, he said. "It's one of those areas on earth that's very- active, and they need to get a,warning system there," Meert said. "There would have been damage but very little death if they had one." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Pope could *nd up on f9edltng tube if probhms pfrmit * V ., : -::.im M- --:.. I :: -W 4"Copyrig hted Material Syndicated ontent Available from Commercial News Providers" UF RESEARCH Study: Loan companies find easy targets in U.S. military By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org Payday advance companies across the country are targeting military personnel and their fami- lies, according to a UF study. These loan companies, which give quick cash advances with high interest rates, are dispropor- tionately collected around military bases, said Christopher Peterson, an assistant professor at UF's Levin College of Law. "Payday loan companies vocif- erously deny that they are target- ing military personnel, but the numbers show that they do," he said in a release. "It's sad enough to see someone get into financial trouble because someone lent him money at more than 400 percent interest. It's even worse when that borrower is a person who is fight- ing to protect our freedom." The study was conducted across 20 states at 109 military bases. The researchers consistently found that ZIP codes near military bases had higher numbers of pay- day loan companies than ZIP codes with similar demographic makeup that did not have the bases. Payday advances work through loaning small amounts of money that are leveraged against work- ers'- paychecks. For example, a $100 loan may be given, with the agreement that $115 will be repaid in two weeks. If the loan cannot be repaid, a. rollover occurs and the interest keeps building. At this rate, the average' an- nual interest on payday loans is 450 percent, Peterson said. As a comparison, the average annual interest rate for credit cards has fluctuated recently between 13 and 14 percent, according to a Federal Reserve statistical release. The reason that military men and women are targeted for these "predatory loans" is because they are a vulnerable group, Peterson said. They tend to be young, "rela- "Payday lenders feel safer lending to military people because they know that the commanding officer will make them ante up." Christopher Peterson Levin College of Law assistant professor tively uneducated- and have' weak financial backgrounds. Most military personnel don't make much money to begin with, Peterson said, but this is com- pounded by the fact that the mili- tary looks unfavorably on having outstanding debt. "Payday lenders feel safer lend- ing to military people because they know that the commanding officer will make them ante up," he said. The idea that these companies prey on military employees or that .they charge outlandish rates are both "myths," according to the Web site of a trade organization for the payday advance industry. Community Financial Services Association reports, the industry has a list of guidelines to follow for dealings with the military, includ- ing that the military chain of com- mand will not be contacted foi an overdue loan. 4, ALLIGATOR 8 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 Reporter speaks about media's role in Middle East By LINDSAY TAULBEE Alligator Writer Itaulbee@alligator.org People walking without limbs and the smell in the aftermath of a bombing were some of the descriptions a CBS foreign cor- respondent used Tuesday while illustrat- ing some of the challenges journalists face when covering conflict in the Middle East. David Gilbert told about 20 students and Gainesville residents at the UF Hillel Center of the complexities of reporting in a war zone, getting information correct and -I:. -, .-- 1"- r .. .. Andrea Morales, Alligator Staff CBS foreign correspondent David Gilbert speaks at the Hillel Center on Tuesday. Gilbert' shared his experiences, views on international journalism and the possibility for peace. maintaining objectivity. Gilbert, who has reported from Israel and other Middle Eastern nations, talked about the media's tendency to report only on violence in Israel. "Life is actually very good there," he said, adding that he enjoys living there be- cause people seem to live their lives fully.. On the other hand, he said, violence is not uncommon. "It is certainly something that has be- come a part of life for Israelis," he said. Using personal experiences to illustrate his point, Gilbert spoke of bombings he has witnessed. "I can't fully describe what it's like to cover a bombing, a suicide bombing," he said. He explained that images seen on the news often are sanitized, because the first three minutes after a bombing are con- siderably different from what the media captures. "There's no way to fully divorce your- self from the events going on around you," he said. The other challenges Gilbert discussed, such as sorting lies from fact and remain- ing objective, are not unique to reporting in the Middle East. However, he said, there are other mod- els of journalism, such as those in which publications openly take a stance on cer- tain issues. America may one day move. in the direction of these other models, he said, where people will purchase publications with the knowledge of these biases. "I take everything with a grain of salt. You have to know who you're buying from." David Gilbert CBS foreign corespondent In an interview after the speech, Gilbert said U.S. residents need to find a news source they trust. "I think it's very, very difficult for Americans to know the truth," he said, noting they cannot be overseas to verify the facts for themselves. "I take everything with a grain of salt," he said. "You have to know who you're buying from." Josh Sachs, a Grinspoon Israel Advocacy intern at Hillel, said Gilbert's unique ex- periences would provide students with a new perspective. "He's in the center of it all," Sachs said, noting Gilbert has reported from Israel and Iraq, and that he broke the story that Yassir Arafat was hiding wanted terrorists on his compound. "Basically, he knows his stuff." 'Visual' robots developed by UF could be next big thing By SKYLER SMITH Alligator Writer ssmith@alligator.org UF engineering professor Warren Dixon is developing a system that would allow robots to measure the speed and. depth of moving objects using standard camera equipment. This ability to capture a series of images and then interpret them could replace older technologies such as radar and laser detec- tion. "There are a lot of issues involved with taking an image, understanding what's in that image and turning the crank so the ro- bot can work with the information," Dixon said. Dixon recently published his work in the journal Automatica. One applicatioil for this technology could be military, Dixon said. - For example, an unmanned aircraft with a "seeing" robot can take continuous pic- tures of the ground below UF and immediately adjust Research when it detects something new. The absence of lasers or radars would make the activity hard to detect. The robots can also record the movement of an object through its camera and then du- plicate that movement in its own vehicle. A. human-driven vehicle could lead a long convoy-of vehicles steered by smart robots. "Robots now have a higher sense of in- telligence," Dixon said. "They are superior because they can interact with their environ- ment." START AT THE NATION'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT COLLEGE NEWSPAPER. Wherever you go after college, experience is the edge you'll need to find a job. Start your career now by getting the experience. alligator F .indu Studcnts Cnmil prcsenws the 5t1i Jmlnnal ClMulticultural Clarity Show "Rlope Through 'initu - 3oin us dor an aming of song and dan r! 7Wuthentic ,Dh(ian dinruy provided Tate: ,riday, ,pril 1st Time: 7:00pm Place: 3ndian Cultural & educational Center 1115 SV 13th St. gainesville, 3, 32608 $5 Donation for Tsunami 'Selief/2econstruction DON'T BE CHICKEN. Stop your friends from driving drunk. F Edison WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 5 STATE Blockbuster fee policy dispute ends in settlement By JESSICA RIFFEL Alligator Contributing Writer Florida and 47 other states reached an agreement Tuesday with Blockbuster Inc. to settle alle- gations that it deceived customers with its "No Late Fees" policy. In the settlement, Blockbuster agreed to pay $630,000 to the states for attorney fees, costs of litigation and consumer protection programs. According to the settlement, the advertising of the program, which began Dec. 15, did not clearly specify that customers would be charged if they kept rental materi- als past a seven-day grace period. Under the "No Late Fees" pol- icy enacted Jan. 1, after the grace period a rental would be treated as a purchase, and the customer would be charged the retail value of the video minus the rental fee. If the video was returned with- in 30 days, the customer would be refunded the cost of the movie but still would be charged a $1.25 restocking fee. This policy was not put into effect in any of the Blockbuster video stores in Gainesville. The Blockbusters at 1310 NW 23rd Ave., 3416 SW Archer Road and 4994 NW 39th Ave. are franchise operations that chose not to par- ticipate in the corporate "No Late NICK west / Alligator btarr The Blockbuster video store on Archer Road is one of three Gainesville Blockbuster locations not partici- pating in the "No Late Fees" program. Franchised locations operating independently from the corporate policy have allegedly caused confusion among renters in 48 states. Fees" program. erations of Theo Two Corporation, in the program because of student "Because we're in a college which owns and operates the breaks, including Spring Break town, our late-fee policy is dif- three Blockbuster video stores in and Winter Break. He did not want ferent than -corporate's," said Gainesville. students to forget about returning Andrew Cohen, director of op- Cohen opted not to participate materials and then come back to school to find large charges for the purchase of the materials on their accounts. Instead, the Gainesville Blockbuster locations chose a dif- ferent type of policy, the Movie Pass. Under this program, custom- ers pay a monthly fee to rent up to three-movies at a time. "There's no due dates, no late fees, and there's never a time we convert it into a sale, as long as the monthly fee is being paid," Cohen said. However, the corporate "No Late Fees" advertising ran on net- works in Florida, reaching audienc- es in areas where the Blockbuster video stores are non-participating franchise operations.-This occurred in Gainesville, where customers saw the commercials and expected the "No Late Fees" program at the three Gainesville locations. "I thought there were no late fees, but I had [the 39th Ave. Blockbuster] send me bills for late fees after seeing the advertise- ments for the end of late fees," customer Perscilla Ritenour said. Due to the confusion the policy has caused, the Tuesday settle- ment allowed for customers who incurred late fees at non-partici-" pating franchise stores to fill out coupon request forms at the stores to receive rental coupons. 6, ALLIGATOR U WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 Editorial Money matters Legislature is after more student funds in new bill T he Florida Legislature is looking more and more like a junkie father who can't keep himself out of his children's iggy banks. In this case, students at state universities are playing the role of the helpless children who only can watch as their already- slim life savings are taken away. The latest example of the state government's callous attitude toward students is a bill making its way through the Florida Senate. Under the bill, which was approved Monday by the Senate Education Committee, in-state students would have to pay out-of-state tuition for any credits more than their degree requires plus an additional 18. The committee's reasoning is that delinquent students are sticking around longer than necessary, which is causing the state to lose money and decreasing the number of prospective students that can be accepted. This is, of course, the same rationale it uses for block tu- ition and other initiatives intended to "encourage" students to graduate in four years. Don't let them fool you: This isn't an effort to encourage stu- dents to graduate on time; it's an effort to milk every last cent out of already financially-burdened students. If the only students affected by this were those trying to squeeze in as many keg parties as they can while still on the state government's dime, the Legislature's arguments would have merit. But what about students who want to double-major? What about students who want to add multiple minors to augment their degrees? What about students who decide to switch ma- jors in their third or even fourth years? This is only one short step away from legislation that would require students to stick with whichever major they are in after their first two years or so. Whatever the benefits of that may be to the state's coffers - and legislators likely would drool over such a concept the costs to the academic freedom of students are unacceptable. Even if legislation like the proposed bill does cause more stu- dents to graduate on time, what does this mean for the future of the state? One of the primary goals of the State University System is to provide an education for Florida students so they will eventu- ally become contributing members of state society. If graduating high school students face the prospect of block tuition, tuition penalties for taking too long to earn their degrees and other superfluous charges, what's the impetus going to be for them to. stay here? While school spirit runs particularly high in our state, the real motivation for Florida students to attend Florida universi- ties is because they offer a good education at a bargain price. UF did not become an elite university because its faculty and facilities suddenly became top-notch. UF became a top univer- sity because it offers an unmatched academic value. You have to pay big bucks to get this kind of education elsewhere. If these ever-growing fees and penalties continue to increase, students will have less and less reason to enroll here. Florida's finest no longer will stay in Florida. For now, we only can hope that the Florida Student Association and our newly-elected Student Government rep- resentatives can talk some sense into those who see students as a source of quick income instead of the future members of Florida society. l i the independent florida alligator Dwayne Robinson EDITOR Mike Gimignani MANAGING EDITOR Matt Sanchez OPINIONS EDITOR Lauren Flanagan Diana Middleton Craig Singleton EDITORIAL BOARD The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (about one letter-sized page). They n., r i:. r. ,., ,jr. i :,-.: -,, .nj:r .-..i j, i. author's name, classification and phone r.-.-., -. 1 ,: .1r: .-, ,n r ., I r: , 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. Op inions ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions Any r "50TrO o c n5T 1 fle Column Any legal product can have illegal uses Your iPod will be illegal if Disney gets its way. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began to hear oral arguments in a case that may decide the fate of techno- logical innovation. Believe me, this matters to you. The case is MGM v. Grokster. More than 30 music and film companies heavy-hitters like Warner Bros., Disney, Fox and Universal have taken aim at Grokster and StreamCast, which offer Internet file-sharing programs. The issue is whether technology companies can be held liable for what their customers do with their prod- uct. Specifically, does a technology's manufacturer have a secondary liability if their customer uses their product 'to infringe a copyright? MGM says "yes;" common sense, legal precedent, personal liberty and entrepreneurial innovation say "no." Let's have a look, shall we? John has a car. He bought it from a dealership, which bought it from Ford. John drives that car to a liquor store, robs it and drives away. The dealer and Ford are held respon- sible for the robbery. Here's another: Jane has a gun. She bought it from a gun store, which bought it from Smith & Wesson. Jane goes to class and shoots her professor with the gun. The store and the manufacturer are held responsible for the murder. All this makes perfect sense, right? Except for the fact that, well, no, it doesn't make any damn sense at all. If the gun manufacturer advertised their product with disaffected, trenchcoat-wearing teenagers as their spokes- men, or used the slogan "Kills Lincoln dead," maybe there'd be a case. But a lot of car commercials show people driving awfully fast is BMW responsible for my speeding tickets? 'Manufacturers should not be subject to liability for their customer's actions merely because they offer a technol- ogy. This is the logic we extend to guns vis-a-vis homicide - surely human life values more than protecting Britney Spears' copyright. Guns and cars like file sharing, the iPod, the VCR, the ~"" Xerox machine, the Internet and ..the printing press can be used .to break the law. They also can" be used for legitimate purposes. This is the current standard for judging the legality of a technology. Called Gavin Baker the Sony-Betamax doctrine, after Close to Home Sony's videotape format, the stan- letters@alligator.org dard says that, if a technology has "substantial non-infringing uses," the manufacturer has not commit- ted contributory infringement. That means, if a technology has legitimate legal uses, then making it isn't illegal, even if people do illegal things with it. Understandably, the content industry wants to protect their copyright, but there's more than copyright at play here. MGM v. Grokster is, at its heart, a question of how much our society is willing to give up to protect copyright spe- cifically, the copyrights of a wealthy elite who disregard both creative expression and morality in their endless quest for profit. *The American Conservative Union, along with the National Taxpayers Union, put it like this: "The Court should see this for what it is art attempt to leverage a law- ful, but statutorily limited, monopoly over the distribution of expressive 'works of authorship' into an unwarranted and 'anti-competitive monopoly over the distribution of innova- tive technologies." Of course, there are consequences of either banning or preserving peer-to-peer file sharing. However, the central question is whether an object and its manufacturer somehow are liable for the user's actions. File sharing doesn't infringe copyright; people do. Let's hope the Supreme Court agrees. Otherwise, kiss your iPod goodbye along with your com- puter, your VCR, your car, your gun and your freedom. Gavin Baker is a history freshman. His column appears on Wednesday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Reader response Today's question: Is the pro- Tuesday's question: Should the posed tuition bill fair to students? Board of Governors have.author- ity to institute degree quotas? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 02% YES 98% NO '46 TOTAL VOTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Editor Bill is harmful to open exchange of ideas Editor: What is with Republicans lately? Have all the problems in Florida been solved? Do the Republicans have nothing better to do with their time than propose ridiculous bills like the Academic Freedom Bill of Rights? This bill, which is aimed at getting rid of "leftist totalitarianism," seems downright suspicious. Professors should have the freedom to ex- press ideas and thoughts in the classroom that are both popular and unpopular.. It's impor- tant for students to think and to consider new ideas even when those ideas are extremely dif- ferent from those they were raised to believe. Unfortunately, there are some professors who believe their ideas are the only ones that should be considered, and they may harass students whose opinions are at odds with the their own. However, universities have policies in place that deal with this. If a professor is far out in left field and is forcing their views upon a student to the point that it is harming the learning environment, the student has the right to complain. A chain of command exists, and students are encouraged to use it. The system works more often than not, and it's important that the procedures universities have in place be followed, rather than resort- ing to government intervention resulting in an increasingly licentious society. The idea that the bill would introduce a "right to sue" by students who feel their beliefs are not being respected is very dangerous. If the state opens this door, it never can be closed, and the academic freedom our state government claims it strongly supports slowly will cease to exist. If professors have to worry that they will be sued because they teach in a manner or content that may make a student uncomfortable, then the professors have no choice but to restrict their teaching in both content and style. When they do this, the quality of teaching will all but disappear. And when the quality of the teaching disappears, so does the quality of the students. While there are a few professQrs, both liber- al and conservative, who abuse the openness allowed by academic freedom, the majority of professors are good at what they do and are quite successful in giving students the tools they need to go forth in the world and make a significant contribution to society. The objective of a good university should be to foster the open exchange of ideas, both in and out of the classroom, formally and informally between students and faculty. It is important to preserve this exchange of ideas in .order to set forth intelligent young people into the world who will make a positive impact in society. A university is only as good as its stu- dents and, if those whose job it is to educate are limited by intrusive laws, which are by their very definition totalitarian in nature, then the -university as we know it is doomed and the ripple effect throughout society would be disastrous. Just look at what government intrusion has done to the Florida public school system; there's really, no better example from which we can learn. Jessica Clackum Herman UF staff Right to free will is the real issue in case Editor: It always astounds me when I am confronted with the ignorance upon which normally intelligent people base their most fervent claims. In Jason Levitt's latest column, he parrots the same line as the religious right, which says Terri Schiavo is being "allowed to die" be- cause, in her state, she no longer possesses the functions of a human being. I'm sorry, Levitt, but no one has ever said Schiavo should die because she is no longer human. On the con- trary, events have played out as they have be- cause Schiavo exercised the one ability given to us by God that makes us distinctly human: free will. Upon creation, God gave us the ability to decide for ourselves the paths our lives would take. We are the ones in control of our desti- nies. After 15 years and numerous court bat- tles, judge after judge has decided the person, who knew her wishes best is also the person Ex5pe3ieBc9, who, has the legal right to make such decisions for Schiavo: her husband, Michael. For all of his supposed bias in wanting her dead, he has declined the insurance money from her family, a divorce to marry his girlfriend and offers of $1.5 million and $10 million to buy his power of attorney. Michael also earned a nursing degree to help care for his wife. In light of all of this, it seems he cares more about honoring Schiavo's free will than anything else, but don't tell this to the radical religious right. They can't be confused with the facts when it comes to this debate. Does anyone else see the arrogance of thinking we all know what Schiavo wanted better than her own husband did, especially when most of us had never even heard of her before this fiasco? One of the saddest stories of this whole affair is how this woman's last days were turned into the circus that they became because of people too self-righteous to keep sight of what really makes us human: our free will. Sometimes, people use this ability to make decisions some of us don't like. 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Those denied the status of human beings are deprived of any right to make decisions in society or in their own lives, a process culminating in the deprivation of the ultimate right: that to life. * Presumably, no one today questions the sovereignty of an individual who chooses to live. Why, then, do we question the individu- al's right to die in peace? Forget the tragedy of Terri Schiavo and both sides of her family. What if it were you? Does your family have the right to torture you indefinitely against your expressed wishes? Does the government have that right? . Let me be clear: We have no culture of life in this country. Disregard the infanticide, demonic foreign policy and plundering of the environmental that characterize the new mil- lennium. Forget how far we have regressed in matters of social justice, equable distribution of resources and opportunities, and quality of life. Even if you remain blind to these blatant offenses against human potential, you can- not ignore the obvious: We have a culture of power in America. Whether you call it "the power of pride" (formerly a deadly sin) or some other pal- atable phrase, the fact remains that a few Americans spend a great deal of time attempt- ing to impose their will upon others. This is as true when we democratize a country into kitty litter as when we deliver pretty speeches and, subvert the constitution to brutally torment a helpless woman and her family in the name of compassion. There is another way. It demands faith in ourselves, trust in our fellows and a willing- ness to confront harsh choices. We must let individuals be responsible for their own lives. Allowing a handful of self-righteous to dictate the moral conditions under which all must live is unacceptable and serves no public good. In the next thirty years, more than 100 million Americans will face end-of-life deci- sions. There are not. enough resources to ex- tend all of these lives indefinitely, nor should we attempt to at the expense of the well-being of the individuals themselves. Let the ones who wish to die do so in peace and with as little pain as possible, preferably in a swifter fashion than dying of thirst. . Don't let those overly perfumed, rosy- cheeked, pudgy-faced slavering do-gooders with unnaturally bright eyes and sharp- toothed grins take control of your last breath. Otherwise we might as well all be in a persis- tent vegetative state. Paul R. Wagner 8LS Congress' actions correct judicial errors Editor. The actions takenby the Republican Congress regarding the Terri Schiavo case are not about governmental interference they. are about stopping an ongoing trend of judi- cial tyranny. The root of the problem here is a judiciary that is totally out of control. Judge Greer has ruled that Schiavo should have her feeding tube removed because that was her wish. However, the only proof given was testi- mony from her husband, Michael, saying that she had mentioned to him years ago that she would not want to be on a feeding tube, just in case she ever had to be put on one. How convenient for him. However, there is no living will, and no written evidence has been produced that proves this is what she wanted. In. America, do we condemn people to death on he said/she said evidence, or do we prove beyond a reasonable doubt whether something is true before we pass judgement? Even murderers need an immense burden of proof against them before they are put to death but not Terri Schiavo. All it takes is her husband's word and a sympathetic judge to pass the death sentence. Her case would have beenlaughed out of "People's Court" be- cause of the lack of solid, irrefutable evidence. I guess Judge Greer has a lot to learn from day- time television. What makes the issue even more suspicious is that Michael Schiavo never even mentioned that his wife didn't want to be on a feeding tube until seven years after she initially was put on it, which coincides with his engagement to another woman. The Republicans got involved because, according to Article 3 of the Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate the judi- ciary. They were well within their constitu- tional right to. do what they did, and if any case needs oversight, this is it. We are talking about a human life here. All Congress wanted was for a federal court to review what seems to many people to be a shoddy case. What's wrong with that? They weren't interfering with anyone's personal life, but making sure that Schiavo was getting the constitutional protections that she is guaranteed. The point here isn't whether or not Schiavo ever can recover from her condition or if this is what she really wanted. Because Terri cannot speak for herself, and because she never wrote down. her wishes, we will never know what she truly wanted. But, with her parents willing to take on all responsibilities of her care, why not do as President Bush has stated and "err on the side of life?" Michael Schiavo can annul his marriage to Terri and marry his fiance and live hap- pily ever after with-her and their two out- of-wedlock children, and the Schindlers can keep taking care of their daughter. Isn't that what seems fair? Wouldn't that be justice? Matt Rixon : UF alumnus SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 4-9PM CITIZENS FIELD (Waldo Rd. & 8thAve.) FREERAFFLE:DVD, TV, bikes & more GainesvilleGreatAwakening.org Tues, Wed, Thurs 7pm, 9:30pm Hippodrome Cinema 375-HIPP Stride Agains . Silence "Helping give the gift of sound" 5K Walk/ Run SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2005 FLAVET FIELD ?AM REGISTRATION. IOAM WALK MUSIC FY 106. Ik'ZY FREE FOOD! PRIZES FOR MOST FUNPS RAISED! 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Johnnie Clifford. Moore, of 1030 NE First St., is in the Alachua County Jail on a charge of lewd or lascivious molestation, according to a Gainesville Police Department arrest report. On Nov. 26, Moore picked up the young girl from his next-door neighbor's house and took her to his .residence, the report stated. Moore proceeded to try and remove some of her clothes while exposing himself, according to the report. The victim began .crying and told her great-aunt immediately after she arrived home. According to the report, Moore told police in an interview, "If the baby said I done it, then I done it." Moore told police he was drink- ing heavily the day of the incident and said that there are some things he does not remember, the report stated. THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING UNIVERSITY COMMONS THEFT: Three Gainesville men were ar- rested in the theft of more than $2,000 of party props from a club- house at University Commons Apartments, police said. John Edmond Harisen, 19, Chad Kay Kellerman, 18, and Justin Kenneth Croft, 21, are ac- cused of stealing a standing pop- corn -machine, a bag of balloons, a helium tank, a set of billiard balls, a nine-ball rack, a coffee maker and a box of Suave hair spray, according to Gainesville Police arrest.reports. None of the three defendants live at the complex, situated at 2601 SW Archer Road, authori- ties said. Kellerman, who reportedly later admitted to the popcorn machine theft, was seen driv- ing away from the premise with Hansen and Croft, the report stated.' The three men were booked into the Alachua County Jail around 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Commissioner Braddy stresses individual responsibility over.city regulation ALCOHOL, from page 1 access to it off campus, but the city.can't make legislation without the permission of the Florida Legislature. The retail sale and marketing of alcohol is under the Florida Legislature's control, City Attorney Marion Radson said. The City Commission and UF, though, are trying to change that. "The city has asked the state Legislature for a revision to a state law that would ex- pressly allow cities and counties to regulate drink specials," Radson said, adding that Florida Statutes UF create liability for Administration those who know- ingly serve someone "habitually addicted to the use" of alcohol. The City Commission told the Alachua County Legislative Delegation, a group of lawmakers led by state Sen. Rod Smith, that the ability to regulate alcohol sales was one of its 15 or more legislative requests, Radson said. Though Smith did not use the city's specific proposal, he introduced a similar bill to the Senate on March 8. Senate Bill 968 would require establishments with li- quor licenses to comply with local govern- ments' ordinances, according to the Senate summary. Smith could not be reached for comment. UF has joined with the city in support- ing the change, but Machen wrote in an e-mail that it may not pass. "We have been lobbying for this but have been told by alcohol distributor [representatives] they have it blocked," Machen, who took office a year ago in January, wrote in an e-mail. Even if the city gains control over alco- hol sales, Ed Braddy, a city commissioner who leads the Public Safety Committee, said government intervention may not solve the problem of alcohol, abuse. "I just don't think we will necessarily solve the problem'if we try to come down with the heavy hand of government regula- tion," Braddy said. "I don't see examples of it working in the past." Rather, businesses should be conscious of their responsibility to stop serving a custoroer who's had too much to drink, Braddy said. Though any alcohol-related death is unacceptable, the city may be do- ing all it should, he said. "I'm not willing to just assume there's more to do," Braddy said. "People have to take individual responsibility for them- selves as well." Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin said she supported giving the city government more authority over alcohol sales, but said alcohol-serving practices and education can provide more immediate solutions. "I think educational efforts are impor- tant," she said. "However, if we don't start dealing with the environmental issue I think it's going to be a very difficult chal- lenge." Student Body President-elect Joe Goldberg said he would not support cur- tailing drink specials. "I think students, if they are of age, should have the right to drink but to do lligiuor rite r-noto Students enjoy nightly drink specials at local bars. If passed, a bill would require estab- lishments with liquor licenses to comply with local governments' ordinances. so responsibly," he said: "That's where the education aspect comes in." SThe problem might be addressed by his proposal to extend bar hours to 3 a.m. while limiting alcohol sales to before 2 a.m., al- lowing bar patrons to leave over a period of time instead of all at once, Goldberg said. The Later Gator bus service, which Student Government funds in part to give students an alternative to -driving home from a night downtown, runs Thursday through Saturday nights until 3 a.m. the next day, including the time of Small's ac- cident. "..,forbidden and all-consuming passions..." Chicago Sun-Times BY NILO CRUZ "The poetry of yearning, the artistry of seduction... Anna in the Tropics reaches for the artistic heavens." NY Times APIL 5- IA Tces: $4 -$2 Stdns: $5& u -AS .Tr J WP NJM.r POCD * Student Traffic Court Justices are now being accepted. If you want to have an impact on campus parking, then pick up an application at the Transportation and Parking Services office or in the Reitz Union on the third floor. For successful applicants, interviews will be held on Thursday, April 21 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 U ALLIGATOR, 11 NASA offers challenge By EMILY YEHLE Alligator Writer eyehle@alligator.org UF researchers have a chance to win $100,000 if they enter two new NASA- sponsored competitions to develop space exploration technology. UF faculty already pulls in approximate- ly $6 million in NASA grants, but this new approach to research funding is the first to include universities, said Peggy Evanich, UF director of space research programs. "It can't hurt if it leads to some new tech- nology for space explorations," she said. Although four grant-funded projects are already underway, other research projects may emerge when the news spreads among UF's faculty, Evanich said. "We'll be urging them to consider par- ticipating," she said. Material sciences and engineering re- searchers may already be working on cre-. ating the strong lightweight material men- tioned in the guidelines for NASA's Tether Challenge, she said. The competition, which has a $50,000 prize, focuses on creating a strong rope-like tether. The Beam Power Challenge, the second competition that offers $50,000, aims -to transmit power wirelessly, The New York Times reported. But Evanich said she just learned of the competitions and isn't sure whether UF will participate. She said, however, the money is a good incentive. "Wherever there's money, that's where the researchers go," she said. "It can't hurt if it leads to some new technology for space explo- rations." Peggy Evanich UF director of space research programs Both contests are planned for 2005 and 2006. In 2006, NASA will raise technical stan- dards and increase prize money to $150,000, which will be disbursed over three winners. NASA is following the direction of the privately funded Ansari X Prize, where $10 million was awarded to the company that developed suborbital flights. But competition is not needed for UF ingenuity to be put to the test. Researchers are working .on ways to bring recycled water systems, gardens and 24-hour fuel cells to space. Another NASA- funded project focuses on creating cheaper ways to launch objects into space. Departments ithin the College of Engineering and the Institute of Food and Agnculttural Sciences oversee the project:.. UF cleans water for NASA * ONE DAY, USED SHOWER WATER COULD BECOME DRINKABLE. By NAOMI PIERCE ,Alligator Contributing Writer UF students may soon be able to strip down and soap up in the name of space research. An environmental engineering proj- ect research group at UF has teamed with NASA to provide clean water to astronauts on the International Space Station by recycling used shower Water. Since January 2004, assistant profes- sor David Mazyck has been perfecting technology that will use ultraviolet light to transform used water into safe drink- ing water for low-gravity environments. Along with a number of graduate students, Mazyck has helped build a "photo cat" water recovery machine, which he -hopes will be operating in long-duration space flight by 2008. The process of photo catalysis in- volves mixing ultraviolet light with titanium dioxide, an ingredient found in toothpaste, which begins a chemical reaction. The water the photo cat is testing at UF is a mixture of strict ingredients ap- proved by NASA. "We have a formula that simulates what waste-water would look -like," Mazyck said. ."What you would like to have is a real situation versus some hy- pothetical that may not be realistic." Ideally, UF students will be able to contribute to space research by 2006 by providing a realistic human sample of shower water, Mazyck said. In order to keep the experiment con- stant, students would not be allowed to use their own soap, but would be provided with a university-approved replacement. The closest substi- U F tute to the Igepon soap Research used by astronauts is Kid's Pert Plus, Mazyck said. Graduate student Beau Kostedt, who has worked with Mazyck on the $150,000 project, said long-term space missions are not possible without this type of water recovery. NASA employees at the Johnson Space Center in Houston often shower at their facilities in order to donate their water to research as well. UF freshman Ian Knabe said he would have no problem showering to aid astronauts. Knabe compared the idea to a dorm shower and figured he could probably talk his friends into showering as well. "I'd go shower for the university," Knabe said. "It's definitely a cool idea." Redefining Beauty and Your Relationship with Food March 31,2005 1.0am-2pm Infirmary Front Lawn A Can't Make It?? Check out our website: www.shcc.ufl.edu/ed For more information contact or ufeatingdisorders@ufl.edu 12, ALLIGATOR E WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 Panel talks student rights By MEGAN V. WINSLOW Alligator Writer mwinslow@alligator.org. Contrary to popular belief, getting hit by a car on campus does not mean free UF tuition, bicyclists are not permirted t.o -. ear headphones while riding" and "evr\ one does it" is not a valid excue for jiav\ alling Similar n ', th-s and niicuncr.eplon-,n con- ceminng UL judicial poi-iy were di ulged to students Tuesday afternoon by a fi\ e-person panel representing several UF iuthlioiitie- About 30 students showed up for the bian- nual "Laws Over Lunch" program, spon- sored by College Diplomats. "Most of our panelists have jobs because students don't know their rights," said Amanda Shapiro, College Diplomats "Laws Over Lunch" chairwoman. As students snacked on free pizza and drinks within the Reitz Union Colonnade, panelists fielded questions from a College Diplomats representative and the audience. "The main thing is that you're respon- sible tfo'r \ or o.n sitalev. LUPD Sgt. Witliamn Richard said. The dc Li-sion., you make and the things you do will dictate how safe you are on campus" . -Among th,- uniLn erir 4. satetv concems are L,-ueS dealing i\ith ph s.ical and s.e ual assault take ID u-.e and DLI coniction.s Even LI such crimes are corrunirted otf-Lam- pus. thU- fact that a "mutual aid agreement" eAstS behteen the Gaines\ tile On Police Department and ULPD Campus could mean both jail time and Lsuspension from -chool -- 'It \ou endanger yourself or others., ou probably need to take a break ronim this commtunt\. sad C\Tru \\Liams., assistant dean of Judicial Affairs. As the lunch hour winded down and the panel discussion commenced, Sha piro reflected on the event. "I think the program went really well," she said. 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Incumbent who received votes and Do percent will n April 19. "We'll be tr clear message ferences betwc and myself," his runoff cai commitment ment and local But Domenecl change his car slim margin. "I'm Tony.' City C Electi N At Large IF ,, n b,E.n -,,n District 2 Ed Braddy Grant Thrall . District 3 Mike Belle Tony Domenech Jack Donovan Student-Hea Precinct 4 Campus Church of Christ Precinct 23. American Cancer Society's Hope Lod Precinct 25 First Baptist Churc Preclnct 31 Reitz Union Precinct 44 iP.n. .rmni,- rt . Precinct 54 I .i r i'a r ij i I N, what I've always been. Nothing N, from page 1 different." In north Gainesville, residents doubts outstand- re-elected incumbent Ed Braddy I push him into a in the District 2 race against UF he said he will professor Grant Thrall with 54.91 ct 3 candidate Jack percent of the total vote. is runoff election "I'm a Republican in a Democratic-majority city," y right now is on ,Braddy said, adding that he van get elected," prepared for a tough race. "I'm 1, a D.nn,.n pin gratified and humbled." r,- ktl e His strategy relied heavily on nd southwest door-to-door canvassing, he said. District 3 seat will "When you want a raise, who he only runoff this do you go to?" Braddy asked. "Do you go to your co-workers? Tony Domenech, No. You go to your boss. I went 48.34 percent of to my boss the citizens of novan with 44.19 Gainesville." ow face off again As results came in, Thrall watched the numbers, say- ying to get a very ing, "Less than 300 votes. It's a out about the dif- squeaker." een Mr. Domenech Both candidates said they ap- Donovan said of preciate'd the race's tone. npaign, citing his "It was a good, clean race. It to the environ- never got nasty," Thrall said, Il social programs. adding that he felt good about h- said he will not his performance in his first politi- npaign despite the cal campaign. "I wouldn't change anything That's pretty much in my campaign strategy. I had a wonderful team, great advice, ommisslon outstanding volunteers," he said. on Results Final turnout was a mere 13.06 umtr -.M Pem percent, a "disappointment" due m.o. P to the 20 percent .turnout that Supervisor of Elections Pam 43--. :. -1 Carpenter expected. ,;. .-;, Turnout was down from the -- 1 previous. Commission election in 2003, which Carpenter attributed 2125 a.4 v1" to local residents feeling drained 1745 -f.;5,.. from November's presidential race. 171 7.47% In six heavily student-popu- 1107 48.34% lated areas, only about 550 votes 1012 J-1 I' were cast. ivy Precinct Turnout Deflated supporters of District 3 candidate and UF student Mike 177 844% Belle lingered outside the elec- tion office. Despite Belle's loss, Student 67 Body President-elect Joe ige Goldberg, v !'e na;n1.:-d with the crowd and shook hands "just to see what's going on in the city," commended Belle for his efforts and for "forcing a runoff." 41 1.19% Belle received 7.47 percent of votes cast and will not be part-of 72 1.61% the runoff. Belle refused comment to the ,. ,,, Alligator after his loss. Though she has worked at the "l[Ilil uyl /4ll iu .. l/Un Tony Domenech, a candidate for City Commission District 3, discusses his platform with reporters Tues- day night. The District 3 seat is in a runoff between Domenech and Jack Donovan. elections office for 12 years, this --- was Carpenter's first race since taking over for Beverly Hill as su- pervisor of elections in January. Results from two precincts -_ were delayed slightly but came in to the elections office in time to be counted. Otherwise, the election passed without any se- rious glitches, and results were announced by 8 p.m. Fourth At-Large hopeful Gabe Kaimowitz did not attend elec- tion night festivities, citing that he "didn't know you were sup- posed to be there" in a phone interview. The "make art, not war" can- didate received just 199 votes, but Kaimowitz announced re- cently he only ran to "observe" city politics. "I'm not going to run again. I am going to work on the writ- ing," he said in reference to his continued exploration. City Commissioner Craig Lowe emphasized the importance of student participation in the democratic process for their con- cerns to be heeded by officials. "If students want to be taken seriously, they need to take their Nick West/Alligator Staff voting habits seriously," Lowe Diyonne McGraw and Rob Brinkman, candidates for the At-Large said. seat, watch results at the Supervisor of Elections Office on Tuesday. Students may be suspended from university for violating code of conduct COMPLAINT, from page 1 complaint, UPD learned of a Valentine's Day rendezvous with Impact's trea- surer, Student Body President-elect Joe Goldberg, former Student Body President Marc Adler and others. Th. ..r.r, Dlavid Meyrnwitz, told police Adler "joked" about how individu- als benefited financially for switching par- ty support in past SG elections, according to a UPD report. Adler then set a deadline for him to align .with Gator, the report went on to state. Prior to SG's deadline to qualify for the Spring elections, several Impact support- ers switched to Gator or exited the race. Williams said the bribery investiga- tion is the first of its kind to come before Judicial Affairs in his four years in the To go forward with charges, he said that any allegations of bribery occurring would have to be substantiated. ates an intimidating, hostile or offensive "We have a lot of folks giving us infor- working or educational environmental mation," Williams said. Anyone found guilty could receive dis- Student "Obviously, we'd need ciplinary action including a written rep- GOvernmont some concrete informa- rimand, conduct probation or suspension tion." from the university, Williams said. Charges resulting from the investigation He could not speculate on the likeli- would fall under Section S of UF's Student hood of getting enough new information Code of Conduct, which defines a violation to file any charges. of the code as'"acts of verbal or written "We're counting on people coming abuse, threats, intimidation, harassmenfi, through and giving us information," he coercion and/or other conduct which cre- said. J BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT. 373-FIND Classifieds WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/class . For Rent furnished ONE IN A MILLIONIII Roornmate matching 3/3 from only $429 FREE Cable w/ HBO & SHOWTIME*Alarm Gated*24hr gym* tan FREE*Close to UF Leasing for NOW & FALL*377-2777 4-20-71-1 Super Clean Studio Walk to Shands- Long & short term lease Now as low as $355 monthly inc all utilities ph 336-9836 4-20-71-1 HAVE IT ALL AT THE LANDINGS!! Furnished 3 and 4 bdrm apartment homes All utilities, internet, 24 hr gym, FREE Tanning. 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Cute 1BR/1BA, wood floors, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fans, $475/rent 305-C NE 6th Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 4-1-45-2 *NOW PRE-LEASING* IBR $699 2BR $839, 3BR $999 $150 dep. Full size W/D, Direct Campus Access, Pool, Fitness Center! Open M-F 8:30 5:30, Sat 11-4- Pebble Creek Apts 376-9607 4-20-59-2 BIKE TO SHANDS & VET SCHOOL *Spacious studio, washer/dryer, Fenced yard, lawn svc, $450/rent 3BR 2BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard, lawn svc, $1000/rent 4BR 3BA, terrazzo floors, washer/dryer, fenced yard, $1400/rent 3811 SW 20th- Street Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525. www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 4-1-40-2 AVAIL. AUG 1: 4bed/2bath house. Ceramic tile floors, extra game room,. fenced yard, pet ok, wash/dry provided. 1330 NW 39th St. 339-2342 for directions $1250/mo 3-30-35-2 Ff "For Rert.,, For Rent] .. I -unfurnished. J unfurnished " Rent With Us Today, Buy With Us Tomorrow! 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Hardwood floors, W/D,$535/mo 375-8256 4-20-47-2 GAINESVILLE'S FINEST LIVING Luxury 3/3 & 4/4's from only $370/bdrm includes extended cable, water/sewer, 24 hr gym, Free Tanning SPRING & SUMMER SPECIALS Call the Landings at 336-3838 4-20-44-2 NEWLY RENOVATED Affordable, Quiet living HUGE 1& 2BR Pool Skylights 1.5 miles to UF Furn Avail 377-7401* 4-20-44-2 DOWNTOWN 1BR I BA, CH/AC, water included, $415/rent 411 Sw 2nd Street #3 Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 4-1-30-2 Very clean condo 2BR/2.5BA, 5 min to UF, 10 min to Shands, cent AC, DW, W/D, cable, internet, pool, $800/mo Separate leases ok. 352-472-9778, 305-299-3485, sbayer@bellsouth.net 3-30-25-2 Living it upll Luxury stylell 1 & 2 BR, Private patios, walking distance to UF, next to Sorority Row, Alarm, pets OK, W/D, HUGE bdrs & walk- in closets.."Walk to UF" Call 372-7111 4-20-35-2 DEAL OF A LIFETIMEI! 3BR/3BA ONLY $365/PERSON FREE cable w/HBO/SHOWTIME, Alarm Gated* 24 hr gym* FREE Tanning* Close to UF Leasing for NOW and FALL 377-2777 4-20-35-2 Live in luxury minutes from campus, Shands, etc. Huge 1BR apt brand new modern kitchen, tile floors, double french doors look- ing out on huge backyard $695/mo. Call 337- 1330 4-11-30-2 3 BLOCKS FROM TIGERT HALL 2BR/1 BAapts CentA/C, newly painted $630/ rio. upstairs/hardwood floors; $610/mo; downstairs/carpet. Includes water, sewer, trash, pest, laundry on site, no pets. Avail 8/1/05. Call 352-316-4474 4-1-20-2 *Sorority Row Area* 1940's vintage stone 2BR/1 BA apt. Beautiful hardwood floors. $675/mo 375-8256 4-20-' 31-2 *8 Blocks to UF* Huge 2BR/1BA apt. Best deal in town. Starting at $550.mo 375-8256 4-20-30-2 *Sorority Row Area* Cute 2R. 1B: brnce d3upl.-> behr,,n Nrorman Hall. S5,'mo 375..8256 4-20u. -2 *Sorority Row Area* Vintage stone 3BR/2BA duplex. -er-nodeled hardwood floors, 2 story, W/D iil50'mo 375-8256~ 4-20-30 2 '. Jio for erni E.BP + study. Trailor home. New W/D, screened in porch, fenced yard. On 10'acre Whipporwhill Horse Farm, 10. min W of UF. Call 352-376-8792 4-5-20-2 ABRACADABRA 3BR/2BA house. 2 Car garage & apple tree. 1500 sq ft, cathedral ceiling, open floor plan. $1045/mo. 352-332-0602 or 318-3721 4- 5-20-2 HISTORIC HOUSES DOWNTOWN 1BRs & 2.5BRs. $275-700/mo Progressive thinkers preferred. View at: www.pleasantstreet.net 4-4-19-2 3BR/2BA close to campus. Avail Aug 1st, new kitchen, cent A/C, Ig fenced yardA$1075/ mo, drive by 3433 NW 1st Court. Call Marty 514-2855 3-31-17-2 ENORMOUS 3BR Avail for Current and Fall Pool Tennis Cts 1.5 Mi 2 UF Ind lease, Furn & Util Avail Great Specials 377-7401 4-20-31-2 Available Now Blocks from UF Duplex,, 2BR/1BA, fenced yard, $675/mo HOUSE 3BR/2BA, W/D, $1175/no' (Pets ok) Call Carol @ 377-3852 4-20-31-2 *FALL* BIks from UF Houses 0 Duplexes 0 Apts (Managed by owner) See www.Dalyproperties.com for listings or call Carol at 377-3852. 4-20-31-2 AVAILABLE NOW! NEW 3BR/2BA house 2 car garage in brand new subdivision close to UF & SFCC. All appliances $1300/mo negotiable based on length of lease. Call 215-9987 4-20-30-2 3BR/1.5BA HOUSE Lg screen back pch, Ig .back yard, close to downtown, W/D, $9001 mo. Avail May 1st!. Call (office) 377-1071 or (cell) 262-7174 ask for Brian 4-20-30-2. Avail now 3BR/2BA HOUSE. 2120 NW 55th Terrace. Tile firs, Berber carpet, all applianc- es incl. Privacy fenced-in yard.<$1050/mo. Call 215-9987 4-20-30-2 TOP QUALITY GREAT LOCATIONS Upscale 1 & 2 BR apts. 1 block to campus on north & east sides. Year leases avail. Begin summer or fall. No pets. K&M Properties 372-1509 3-31-15-2 2BR/1BA apt mins from campus, Shands. Spacious, repainted, new carpets & new ap- pliances. Beautiful backyard. $950/mo. Call Anthony 337-1330 4-11-22-2 Space & Value! 3 and 4 bedrooms Tennis, b-ball, monitored alarm Pets welcome, free uf parking Ceramic tile, dishwasher, pool Open wknds, Call 376-4002 4-20-29-2 Avail May: Several units w/in .5 mi of UF campus or closer. Eff $300-310, 1BR/1BA $395-$415, 2BR/2.5BA $725, 2BR/1BA $700- Sec dep, NS, no pets. Contact sor20@yahoo.com or Iv mssg 352-870-7256 4-20-28-2 WALK TO CLASS! 2BR 1BA duplex, water included, $375/rent. Avail May! 407-1 NW 13th Terrace. Carl Turlington Real Estate, Inc. 372-9525 www.TurlingtonRealEstate.com 4-1-15-2 WE HAVE UPN Sun Bay Apts 376-6720 4-20-28-2 *AVAILABLE NOW* 3BR/2BA Haile Country Club House 2BR/1 BA Haile Country Club House 2BR/1 BA Brandywine Condo Call Charlene 665-4106 for appt. 3-31-12-2 Be near everything at The Oaks! ,,.i Start at $525 for 1 bdrm, $675 for 2 bdrm, & $825 for 3 bdrm . Re'c.o:l ; .-.,i ,iaOIe' Call for move in specials tIda,, a 331-8836! 4-12-20-2 Hampton Oaks brand new lux. apts. oenlird ,Ga( Mai 2 barms start at $850'm.)ro 3tdrm ai $1200/mo w/move-in special of up to 2 mo FREE rent! Call 32'3.-6J43 itoay' 4.12.20.2 Classifieds... -Continued on next page. 16, ALLIGATOR 0 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 For Rent U unfurnished 3BR/3BA in 4BR/4BA Countryside Apt. Avail Aug 1. $435/mo. includes everything! On bus route to UF. Great access to downtown and Archer Rec. Pool, gated, hi-spd internet/ cable, W/D. Contact Nicole 352-328-4551 3-30-10-2 Luxurious Victoria Station Twnhse. Walk to Butler. 2BR/2.5BA. W/D, alarm, pool, free ethernet. Bus rt in front every 15 mon. $850/ mo NEGOTIABLE. Avail Aug 2005. Cell 222- 4235 4-20-25-2 DOWm TOWN Avail immediately. Month to month ok. 2BR/1BA apt; Newly remod- eled, quiet neighborhood, pets ok. Close to Shands, UF & library. $650-715/mo. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-2 HOUSE 2BR/1BA $695/mo. W/D, cent.H/AC, 2.5 mi N of UF. Available April 1st. Call 352- 214-1722 3-31-10-2 Downtown garage/studio apt on bus rates, biking to campus walk to downtown off street parking include H20. $330/mth 1st, last, dep. Call.373-6551 leave message 4-6-11-2 University Terrace West 4/4 Individual Leases. New Carpet & Paint Furnished Living Area W/0, Pool $395/mo Uniton Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 University Terrace Gainesville 4/4 Individual Leases Completely Refurbished Furnished Living Area W/D, Pool $405/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Walking Distance to UF 1433 NW 3rd Avenue 2BR 1.5BA W/D h/up ,3 units available in quad $775/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Victoria Station Off SW 35th Place Like New Townhouse .. 2BR 2.5BA W/D, Pool $825-850/mo Union Properties 373-7578 4-20-24-2 Vacation with US! Resort style living. RTS BUS service @ your door! 2/2 or 4/4 ALL inclusive, hi-speed int. HBOs, UTILITIES FREE maid serv. Gated! Going fast. Call now 271-3131 4- 20-23-2 2BR IBAApts$515-525/mo . 5 BIks to UF! 840 Sq Ft 829 SW 5th Avenue, St. CroixApts Central H'&Air, incids wtr, swg, pst ctrl, garbage. Call Merrill Management Inc. 372-1494 4-7-14-2 ** WALK TO UF Leasing now for fall. Experience the luxury of brand new fully equipped 1 & 2BR apts & townhouses. Free hi-spd internet + wire- less intemet in courtyard. 2 blocks from UF -behind Norman Hall near Sorority Row area. Contact 352-332-2097, email admin@taylors quareapartments.com, web www.taylorsquar eapartments.com 4-1-8-2 LUXURY HOUSE Great location 3/2, Ig master BR w/pvt BA & walk-in closet. 2 other BRs share Ig BA. Rent incl all utils, W/D, fire- place, custom kitchen & beautiful pvd pool area. $485, 430, 375 or rent whole house $1290. Call Karl 332-5030 4-4-10-2 2BR/2BA PENTHOUSE CONDO 2 mi to UF on bus line. Brand new construction. Charleston Place. Luxury in every detail. Pools,,zebo, lots of parking. $950/mo. Call 215-3108 3-30-5-2 ** 2BR 2.5 BA ** Brighton Park, Beautiful end unit townhome, W/D, DW, alarm, pool, -1200 sqft Many extras. Bus rt SW 34 St No smoking unit. Avail Aug $825 214-3820 4-20-20-2 ISABELLA PARK 1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2.5BA townhQme. W/D, DW, eat-in kitchen, SW Archer & 34th St. area. 336-7097. Grad/prof preferred. Lease option. Furnish option. 4-20-20-2 S unfurnished J Avail Aug 1: 5"bed/2 bath house wash/dryer, dishwasher, fireplace, wood floors, large house. 1803 SW43rd Ave. Call for directions 339-2342 $1600/mo large yard. 3-30-5-2 4BR2BA HOUSE DOWNTOWN 4 fireplaces, backyard w/deck Call Pete @ 352-262-3574 3-31-5-2 *WALK TO UF* Historic home in great neighborhood. 3BR/ 2BA, hd wd floors, tile, W/D, deck. Cute, clean, no dogs. -1112 NW4th Ave 871-8280. $1250/mo 4-4-7-2 Brand new home for rent in SW-Gainesville. 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage. 1770 sq. ft. $1200/ mo OBO. Call 379-3310 3-30-4-2 Studio apt in vintage 1900's house w/loft, wood floors, own kitchen & bath. No smok- ing. No pets. Female preferred. 1 mile from UF. Avail now. $550/mo utils incl. Call 338- 1612 3-31-5-2 *10 BLOCKS TO UF* Historic Victorian house. Quaint 1BR/1BA apt. w/ wd firs, fans, hi ceiling w/fans, AC/ht. $450/mo 225 SW 3rd Ave. Pets ok! Call 376- 2184 3-31-5-2 INDIVIDUAL LEASES AVAILABLE NOWAND FALL SEASON Convenient UF access $325 to $575 Action Real Estate Services 352-331-1233 4-20-18-2 Beautiful Townhouse for rent 2BR/2.5BA, 2- story. Huge Ivg rm & kitch. 5 min to campus. Rent 1BR or rent both. Lease term optional. Move in May $450/mo OBO. 256-6734 3- 31-5-2 , ROCKWOOD VILLAS avail Aug 1, 2005. .3BR/3BA townhouse: Incl W/D, great bus rt to UF. $1100/mo. Call Donna 352-339-3250 4-20-19-2 Apartments & Houses Studio to 5BR+. Most within 2 miles of campus! Campus Realty 692-3800 propertymanager@campusrealty.org 5-31-25-2 GREAT HOUSE 4 FALL 3BR/2BAAII new appliances inc W/D, micro & DWI Huge master br, enclosed porch & 2 car garage $1100/mo 727-514-7194 4-1-5-2 Brandywine large 2BR/2BA partially furn, sec sys, NS, No pets $650/mo Lease required 386-330-5274, 352-373-3418 4-8-10-2 AUGUST RENT FREE Bring your deposit by April 16 Large 2BR, Close to UF & SFCC Short term leases Avail.. Open Sat. Ventura Apartments - 1902 SW 42nd Way 352-376-5065 4-11-10-2 Fall rentals, walk to campus, 2BR/2BA $500, sign lease now, move in Aug. Edbaurmanagement.com 1731 NW 6th St. 375-7104 ex 355 4-11-10-2 3BR/2BA HOUSE. Fenced backyard, -1900 sq ft, close to campus, hdwd firs, W/D hk ups. Available June 15th. $1300/mo. Call 332-1990 4-4-5-2 LIVE STUDY PLAY Luxury 3BR/3BA Townhomes Free Cable w/ HBO/Sho, Tan, 24 hr gym, Aerobics, W/D, Gated, Pet Friendly, Alarms The Laurels, 335-4455 4-20-16-2 Apartments Sublets & Roommates Ail areas. Stu, 1 & 2 Bdrm; $400-1.500 Short-Long & Furn-Unfurn 1-(877) FOR-RENT (367-7368) WWW.SUBLET.COM 4-20-71-3 WALK TO CLASS! $250/mo Now til Aug. Courtyards 352-328-6967 all included I 2-27-3-3 Ill Subleases LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN? .Bid on a sublease. call 866-837-1309 or visit www.subleaseauction.com 5-19-43-3 EMERGENCY SUMMER SUBLEASE 2BR/2.5BA townhouse 2 blocks to UF. May -Aug $900/mo OBO 352-266-8475 4-1-18-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE at Gainesville Place 1BR/1BA in,4BR/4BA $480/mo. Price NEG. Everything incl. Female only. Call 727-643- 9928 3-31-15-3 Studio with CAPTIVATING VIEW! 5 min walk to UF/sorority row, bus, F room- mate. Avail May-July. ALL utils incl. Furn, ethernet, gym, pool. $400/mo 786-246-3049 3-31-15-3 $3507mo SUMMER SUBLEASE 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA fully furn apt in University Club. Inc 50" TV, hi-spd internet, cable w/HBO, W/D. Call 561-703-3693. 4-1-15-3 1 WEEK FREE May 1st-Aug 7. 1BR/1 BA WALK TO CLASS! Only $529/mo OBO. Graduating, need to sublease 407-375-5240 3-30-10-3 Very spacious 2BR/2BA townhome. Avail for sublease on May 1st -July"31st. 2-level home in beautiful Lakewood Villas. incl loft BR & study. Price neg. Call Kelly 561-644-5937 3-30-10-3 Sublease an awesome Countryside Apartment. Avail NOW $420 includes ev- erything. On bus route to UF and close to 1-75 for SFCC. High spd internet/cable. Pool and b-ball. Contact Nicole 352-328-4551 3-30-10-3 5 min walk to Shands * Country Gardens Apt 2BR/2BA $520/mo Now thru July Call 338-9103. 3-31-11-3 1BR/1BA w/W/D hkups, avail 4/29/2005 $525/mo, located in quiet condominium community of Rustic Springs. 1923 NW 23rd Blvd, Apt #122. Josh 317-8776 4-13-20-3 1 or both rooms in 2BR downtown apt. quiet neighborhood. Close to Shands, UF, & library. $350/mo Pets ok. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-3 May thru Aug Lexington Crossing 1BR/1IBA in 4BR/4BA Ig rm, furn. All appliances. Cable. Inci all utils. 2 bus rts, tanning,.pool, bball & vball cts, gym. $350/mo.: Contact Karen krabener@ufl.edu or 772-341-9415 3-31-10-3 4BR/2BA Avail 5/1 8/1. 1, 2, 3 or 4 BR @ $415/ea Unfurn. 1 block from Criser. Please call Ashley 772-201-6158 4-7-15-3 Campus Club summer sublease: 1 F in 3BR. $375/mo includes all utilities, cable, ethernet,. maid service, 1st stop on bus 12. Option to renew. Call 954-559-8470-ASAP 4-13-19-3 Now/Summer sublease 1/1 in 4/4 utilities + wash/dry + ethernet + cable + full furnish + pool view = DARN GREAT DEAL ONLY $375/month 352-258-3542 3-31-10-3 " @**WALK TO CLASSOO 1/1 in 2/1 house behind Norman Hall. Great location and very cheap. Avail April 25. Call 262-7200 4-1-10-3 1BR/1BA'in 2BR/2BA available immediately. Pointe West Apts. $285/mo + 1/2 utils. Call 335-8706 4-1-10-3 Summer sublease at Unr,,.versrv Club. Spa:You: 1EP I-b or 2BF'BA in 4BFB.'4E apt. -.vail MAI 1 Irn.: wJl t/v D, eir erneli Iur- nishcO. cable -,3i'm Call 352-2i62.0i-w 4-15-20-3 University Glades Subleasell SULMl,.irF, May Aug $440/m6 BR w/personal bath in 3/3.apt. incl all util. Furniture avail. Call Stacey 352-336-1968 4-1-10-3 SSubleases Room for summer sublease A, B or C in a beautiful new house. Room is spacious. Huge backyard w/pool. Pets welcome. Rent $450!! MUST see!! Everything included. 786- 367-7749 4-20-22-3 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA 2 story posh down- town apt located in heart of G'ville nite life. Lrg BR & walk-in closet. W/D Avail now thru July. Free dep & $375 cash. Price neg. Call 305-761-6595 4-2-10-3 REGENCY OAKS 2BR/2BA sublease. $665/ mo. For April, May, June & July. Call 352- 871-1149 3-31-8-3 Available immediately. 1BR/1BA in 3BR house. Closed to campus. W/D, great room- mates. $0 down, $340/mo, negotiable. Call Tim 727-642-0136 4-1-5-3 Sun Key/Sun Island less than 1 mi to UF 1BD/1BA, $480/mth. Fully Furnished, water, cable, internet included Available April 30 1 July 31 Call 335-3649 4-1-10-3 2BR sublet avail anytime in April @ The Exchange.Call Hillary @ 407-928-1315 **Call for move-in incentives!** 4-12-15-3 Posh downtown apt in heart of nightlife. 1BR/1BA, W/D, walk-in closet, loft, May FREE + KEEP sec dep. You take June & July for $400/mo HURRY before its too late 305- 778-4856 4-5-10-3 1 BR/1 BA in 2BR/2BA apt avail May 1st Aug. 10th at Melrose Apts W/D, utils, ethernet + cable incl in rent. Fully furn. Call Korihne at 305-905-0712 4-12-15-3 1 BR/I BA LOFT TOWNHOUSE May 1st thru July 31st. $550/mo. Pool, alarm, pets ok. Near UF, VA & Shands. 3 bus rts. Call 352-262-8558 4-5-10-3 Royal Village ' 1-4 BR avail.AlI summer Walk to campus, great pool New furniture & carpet, $400/mo includes all, Call 407-310-3957 3-30-6-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE from May 1 -Aug 10. $299/mo, incl utils, cable, internet, water, pvt BA, 12 x 10 room. MELROSE APT. 407-484- 3204 4-4-8-3 Campus Lodge apts. POOLSIDE 1/1 in 2/2 other room vacant. May-Aug. w/option to re- new. $450/mo furnished, all utils + internet, W/D, Call 352-871-3117 3-31-7-3 Campus Lodge Apts. May rent free. Everything included. $415'/mo. From May through August. Call 561-906-5040 4-6-10-3 HUGE ROOM FOR' SUBLEASE 1BR in 4BR/2BA house in College-Park. Huge walk- in closet, wood floors, W/D, walk to campus, furn common areas. Avail May-Aug $370/mo 739 NW 20th St. 352-219-4911 3-30-5-3 FREE MONTH RENT 2BR/2BA Colonial Village. May -Aug. $310/mo. W/D, poolside, end unit w/vaulted ceilings, screened porch. 2 mi to UF. 3 bus rts. Call 271-8132 3-30-5-3 J Subleases COUNTRYSIDE APTS Summer sublease. $400/mo everything incl. 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA. Fully furn. 407-221- 8819 3-30-5-3 2 rooms available May 1-July 31 in 4/2 house close to law school. $350/mo (plus utils) OBO. Email ceresiqu@ufl.edu or call 850- 510-4063 or 352-328-4633 4-7-10-3 Summer sublease 1 BR in 3BR house on NW 36th St. W/D, wood floors, w or w/out furn. Avail May 30th. $325/mo + utils. Call 352- 281-1337 3-31-5-3 " 2BR/2BA 1100 sq ft Arbor Park. Close to UF. $545/mo. $150 moves you in. Pet friendly! 2 WEEKS FREE!. Immediate availablility. Call Aaron 262-2979 3-31-5-3 1BR/1BA RIGHT ACROSS FROM UF. Available May 1st w/option to renew. $469/ mo. Call 813-624-2946 3-31-5-3 **THE EXCHANGE** Rent May-Aug '$469/mo price NEG. Pool view, utils incl, female, 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA. Call 352-262-7887 4-1-6-3 Summer sublease available WINDSOR HALL 2 blocks from campus. 1 BR suite $600 utils incl. Laundry room, swimming pool, ca- ble, ethernet. Call 516-650-4037 5-24-24-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE AT GAINESVILLE PLACE. $465/mo rent, fully furnished, eth- ernet, utilities, cable included. 1-3BR/BA available in a 4BR/4BA. Females only. Call 305-710-79343-31-5-3 1 BR in 4BR apt @ Gainesville Place, upper floor, W/D, pool, weight room, Close to bus stop. Very nice. 352-317-2081 3-31-5-3 Summer sublease Hidden Lake Apt. Large 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA. $350/mo. Everything incl. Furn optional. Pets ok. Call 786-271- 0501 3-31--5-3 May-Aug. Gainesville Place apt. Gated community 1/1 in 3/3. Clean, easygoing female roommates. Fully furnished. W/D. All inclusive. VERY NEGOTIABLE 305- 785-6373, 352-373-9912 4-4-7-3 $375/mo 1BR w/STUDY/1BA APT Sublet now July 31st opt to renew. Credit check required. No deposit. Located Bevel Apts. Call 256-0501 4-1-5-3 1 minute walk to campus 1 BR in 4BR town- house Courtyards Apt. fully fum, May 1-Aug,' -$399 incl utils. Keep $300 sec dep. Call 407- 716-0067 4-1-5-3 Luxurious two-story poolside apt. 3BR/3BA, W/D, .free tanning spa & gym, no parking decals $1,114/month plus utilities. Leave a message @ 262-8341 4-6-8-3 Summer sublease avail 5/6-7/31. 2BR/1BA, $450/mo, furn/unfurn, free cable/hs internet, walk to UF, live alone or.w/someone. Call Stephanie 804-512-3913 4-8-10-3 *STONERIDGE MAY-AUG* $250/OBO + 1/2 utils. 850-294-8020. 1 room in 2/2. 4-1-5-3 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" 0 -6 % /I -ft A li o o D o WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 E ALLIGATOR, 17 Subleases i Subleases W fnRoofmmates J J M R-dofafts 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA $374/mo, pvt BA, W/D, furn, all utils incl, ethernet, cable, lease from May-Aug, 1st mo 1/2 off. Great Deal! Call 305-469-3372 4-1-5-3 Oakbrook Walk sublease May 1st 31st 2005 for male: full furn, poolside BR/BA in 2/2 w/huge kitchen and living room, W/D, incl util, cable/highspeed, $250, lukas@ufl.edu 352-373-6592 4-1-5-3 Summer sublease. 1BR/1BA in 5BR/5BA, large 2-story house 5 min walk to campus. All utils & internet cable incl. Price negotiable. May thru Aug 954-292-0875 4-1-5-3" 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment, partially fur- nished, utilities not incl, pets welcome. $639 a month.Colonial Oaks SW 21st PI. Please call Annie 352-514-4216 4-1-5-3 Walk 2 class. Summer Sub. Huge 1BR/1BA, pool, W/D, walk-in closet, cable internet @ Museum Walk. $300 price neg. Call 941-238- 7118 4-1-5-3 $254/mo, SUMMER SUBLEASE + 1/3 utils, in 3BR/2BA, Aspen Ridge Apt. Please call 813-690-0215 4-1-5-3 $240/mo SUMMER SUBLEASE + 1/3 UTIL 3BR/2BA Boardwalk Apt. Call PK 954-682-5979 or call 904-705-1689 4-1-4-3 Roommate needed for summer sublease. Located close to UF. Rent is $375 a month, one bathroom and furnished living room. If interested call 904-608-5095 and take tour. 3-31-3-3 - 1st MONTH FREE!!! 1 BR/1 BA in 4BR/4BA apt. May July Option to rent in fall. $430 utilities included Call Kate 904-654-6464 4-4-5-3 Calvin Matthew Lee Black Male (DOB 1126/65); 5'07", 130 lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes Wanted for: Felony violation of probation warrant for attempted sexual battery, Sexual offender fail to report to the Department of Law Enforcement, and failed to report change of address within 48 hours to the Department of Motor Vehicles ALACHUA COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS Call (352) 372-STOP Lexington May-Aug. 1BR/1BA in 4BR/4BA. Male or Female. All util, furn, cable, ethernet, 2 bus rts. $380/mo. Call 352-271-1479 or email gayani@ufl.edu 3-31-3-3 AMAZING Summer Sublease 2BR/2BA in 4BR/4BA. Rent $400/mo EVERYTHING included. Price Negotiable! Campus Lodge Apts. Call 407-492-2574 4-4-5-3 Reduced $450 @ The Exchange Furnished 1 BR/1 BA in 2/2 Kitchen, living room, porch, W/D, Now available. Female please. 772-473-0560. 4-5-5-3 COUNTRYSIDE APT 1BR/1BA in a 4BR/4BA apt, utils, cable, .W/ D, dishwasher, FURNISHED. $400/mo OBO. Availabel 5/1 727-656-8207 4-19-15-3 Apt for summer A& B. Sublease 1BR in 4BR/ 2BA furn University Glades apt. $350/mo all utils incl. (originally $435) M/F for all female- apt. Call 386-212-9042 4-5-5-3 CAMPUS LODGE Nicest apt @ UF. 2BR/[ 2BA all utils, fully furn, May to Aug. Very clean. Gated community, screened patio. Quiet. Call 372-3788 4-5-5-3 COURTYARDS $300/MO Females only summer A, B, or C,.1 room furnished, right across from campus! Jamie 863-860-5314 4-5-5-3 SUMMER SUBLEASE 2 rooms avail May 1st in a 4BR/2BA house. Rent $355/mo + 1/4 utils. W/D, cable modem internet, 2 blocks from campus. Call 352-213-3112 4-20-16-3 May thru Aug sublease at The Exchange. 2BR/2BA in 4BR/4BA: 1BR $469/mo; other BR $489/mo. Everything incl. Rent w/a friend or 1 room by yourself. Call 352-514-1871 4-5-5-3 1BR/1BA, 2BR/2BA, or 3BR/3BA avail fully furn & all utils incl. $465/mo indiv leases. May thru Aug. Aug rent FREE. Price neeg. Busses 9 & 34. Call 904-424-2834 4-5-5-3 Homestead Apt Sublease, Now thru July 31st, renewal optional. 2 BR/2 BA W/D hook-up, pool, gymbus stops, laun- dromat, pets ok $679.mo Please call 378- .2699 or 317-4507 4-5-5-3 Sublease SPYGLASS apt May to July 31. 1 BR/1 BA in 2 BR/2 BA apt. $450/mo OBO everything inci. Fun roommate. Call Katie S. 352-213-5425 4-12-10-3 CAMPUS LODGE 2-3 BRs, pvt bathrooms, vaulted ceiling. Fully furn. Everything incl. free maid service, hi speed internet $514/mo each. Call 352-514-7773 4-5-5-3 Campus Lodge 1 BR/1 BA in 3 BR apt. All utils, internet, cable, W/D, furn. included. $390 OBO 352-870-9111 4-5-5-3 Summer sublease avail. 3 blocks to campus. Fabulous location! 1 BR in 2 BR/1 BA. $260/ mo + 1/2 utils. Call 813-368-6801 or email tenessa@ufl.edu 4-12-10-3 $400/mo NEGOTIABLE. The Landings 11 FT x 14 FT bedroom. Everything included. Free tanning, sports courts, poolhouse, Summer. Furniture available. 954-290-8087 4-12-10-3 1BR avail in 2BR townhouse in Miill Run for summer. $299/mo + utils. W/D, fully fur- nished. Pets allowed. 262-2814 4-5-5-3 I .Roommates Roommate. Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-20-71-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Resposible. 60 second walk to UF. Old house charm with all amenities. Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv mes- sage. Private Owner 4-20-71-4 Female roommates wanted brand new 2100 sq ft home. Huge pool, pvt fence, minutes to UF. Internet, HBO cable, sec alarm & utils incl $525/mo.Avail Fall. Call Jacqueline 352- 395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-20-71-4 Sublets and Rooms Available All Florida Areas; All Major Cities Browse available Rooms FREE! www.METROROOMMATES.com 1-(877)-For-Rent (367-7368) 4-20-71-4 M/F NS Grad student/professional wanted to rent furn room in gorgeous new house 1.5 mi to Shands. Kitchen, LR, laundry $425+ utils 336-5450 or 954-646-1341 4-20-71-4 M/F responsible student to share 3BR/2BA home in quiet NW area. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call 352-303-6128 or 727-458-2737 3-31-30-4 Beautiful home in trees on quiet street near *UF. Quiet for study. Gourmet kitchen, fire- place, hi-spd DSL internet, cable TV, W/D, cent A/C, Ig yard, cats welcome. $340 + utils. 352-271-8711 3-31-30-4 GIRLS ONLY 2 rooms one April, one May to July 31. Each w/pvt baths. Cent AC, W/D, cable incl. Internet-ready. $350/mo each. 305-299-3485 Call 352-472-9778 3-30-25-4 Grad, uppperclassman, or prof to share spa- cious new 3BR/2BA house. Internet & cable incl. Must be neat, clean & responsible. $450 or 425/mo + 1/2 utils. Short or long term avail. 262-3989 4-4-26-4 2BR/1BA SW 5th Ave by Credit Union/ Norman Hall/hospital/buses for city/UF. Laundry/AC/furniture/c-fans.. $300 + half util. ui l.:.:,,, eraie F/M? Call 337-9746 4-5-20-4 2 F NS ROOMMATES NEEDED for summer or fall @ University Terrace West, SW 20th Ave. Fully furn, ea person has own pvt BR + pvt BA, no dep, 1 yr lease, $350/mo + 1/4 utils. Call Talia 352-427-8583 3-30-15-4 Avail May 2 rooms in Ig house, 1 blk from 13th & University, $300 + split util, sec dep, - NS, no pets. Contact sor20@yahoo.com or leave message at 352-870-7256 4-20-28-4- 4BR/4BA Univ Terr W Condo -Immed Occ - Room rental basis Perfect for sutednts with or without roommates! $375/mo per rm, utilities & broadband pd, bus to campus! Call 239-537-5100 4-8-20-4 1 Female, responsible, NS, student wanted for 3BR/2BA house. A/C, W/D, pet friendly, close to UF & SFCC, 1st & last mo rent. $300/mo + 1/3 utils. Call Liz 352-339-5463 4-12-20-4 2BR avail in 4BR/4BA condo in Countryside. W/D in apt, 32" TV, walk-in closets, pool, gym, e-net $400/mo inc .electric & cable. 1 MONTH FREE W/LEASE 305-944-3600 4-20-26-4 Avail NOW Great location 1BR/1BA in 3BR/- 3BA, Washer and dryer, high spd internet, $308/mo +. util. Females only, please call Lauren @ 352-799-3726 Iv message. 4- 12-20-4 Room w/pvt bath avail mins from UF, Shands, etc. Spacious luxury house has fireplace, pvt billards room, hard wood floors throughout., new appliances. $495/mo. Call Anthony 337-1330 4-11-22-4 N/S ROOMMATE needed for fall and/or summer for 3BR home near mall. Located in quiet wooded area. $350/mo EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Must love dogs. 352-262-9630 4-1-12-4 Share 2BR downtown apt. Newly remod- eled. Close to Shands, UF & library. $350/ mo. Month to month or longer lease okay. Pets okay. Call 262-1351 3-30-11-4 **4 BLOCKS TO-CAMPUS** Large -,ou-e w. pool wood floors, big rooms. 2BFt : amiable ;,ug i st. Wireless. $450/mo + ul,.i- ea ':.,e, 904- 234-5214 or 352-373- 9015 4-15-20-4 Roommate wanted for a 3BR/2BA house 1.5 miles from campus. $430/mo everything in- cluded. Call Amy 352-219-57804-4-10-4 1 BR w/pvt BA at Countryside. Prefer female, $425/mo to begin Aug 1st. Includes internet & utilities. 561-512-7733 or 561-575-3821 4-5-10-4 TWO MORE MALES to. share large 4/2 w/2. other males. Completely remodeled apt w/2 living rooms, wet bar, W/D incl, back yard w/table. $265 plus security. Call Karl 332- 5030 4-4-10-4 M/F, NS needed to share 2BR/2.5BA Southfork Oaks townhome. (near Target). Unfurn master BR w/own BA avail. W/D. No pets. $347/mo + 1/2 utils. No lease. Call Evan 335-9714 4-1-7-4 1 Room in 3BR/2BA condo. Avail May 1 for summer & possibly fall. Prefer F, NS. $350/ mo + share utils. W/D incl. Common areas furn. Marchwood Condos Good location close to UF 813-973-5058 or 352-337-1534 4-6-10-4 Unfurn BR for rent in brand new, spacious condo w/2 female UF students. NW 55th St. Call Lisa for details @ 352-514-1763 4-20-19-4 ATTENTION! Female roommate needed for 1 BR/1 BA in a condo. $400/mo utils inci. Must be responsible, neat & clean. Avail now!. Call. Mabgene @ 561-827-4970 3-31-5-4 5 BLOCKS TO UF Own BR/BA in 2BR townhouse. $375/mo + 1/2 utils. W/D. Hi-spd internet, M or F. Avail May 1st. 305-962-6102 3-31-5-4 ROOMMATE WANTED for 3BR/2.5BA town- house north of Thornebrook shopping center on 39th Ave. $75/wk inci utils, hi spd i-net, pool & tennis; Under age 25 please. 352- 36.3-0143, 36,3-0144, 338-2892 3-31-5-4 Female roommate for 4BR/4BA Countryside Apt. Rent $415/mo uilts incl. Wireless inernet option. Apt avail Aug 1st. 305-393-0081 or minimefb@yahoo.com 3-31-5-4 Quiet non-smoking college age roommate wanted for May 05 to 06. Rent $370 per month plus utils. Call local 352-376-4250 or call cell 904-994-6764 3-31-5-4 ROCKWOOD VILLAS 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE PVT BA $425/mo incl all utils, on major bus rt, quiet, comfortable, a place to call home. Call 352-284-2810 for more info. 4-8-10-4 Quiet F, N/S, grad/upperclass wanted for 2BR/2BA @ Oak Forest Apts. Only 7 mins to campus!!! $330 + 1/2 utilities. Call Devina at at 954-336-0651 after 7pm :) 4-1-5-4 SUMMER SPECIAL Females for 1-2 BR in 3/2 house 3 blocks to UF, Shands, VA. Pets ok, furn opt, Reg $375, avail now $275 + utils & dep. Jen 466-4853 msg. 4-4-6-4 1 Room avail in spacious 3/2 house w/ new furn, new appliances, wireless internet, etc. Quiet neighborhood. Perfect location. $400/ mo +-1/3 utils. Call Kace for details 941- 224-7168 or email kace_king@yahoo.com 4-1-5-4 2M roommates needed for 3BR Millpond twnhs fully furn; king beds, hi spd -net, cable, W/D., pool, near UF, on UF bus rt, $450 & 1/3 util, Chris 407-340-8585 or email csmith3672@aol.com 4-20-18-4 Two female roommates wanted for a 3/2 house near 34th and Univ. $345 a month plus utilities. Call Katie at 514-5985 for more info. House has big yard and large deck. 4-4-5-4 **BR 4 $250/mo. 3 avail. Cent A/C; wood floor, small yard, cable ready in 3BR/2BA WALK TO CLASS!! Porch & shed, 2 park- ing spots, 102 NW 7th Terr. Furn opt 4 free *****r**352-494-5430***** *** 4-4-5-4 ROCKWOOD VILLAS $350/mo + 1/3 utils. 2BR/2BA avail in 3BR/ 3BA townhouse, .Wood floors, washer/dryer, high-speed internet. Call Colleen 954-857- 5297 4-12-10-4 2 Female Roommates in 4/2- house in quiet NW neighborhood large yard, sunroom. NS/drug. Must be clean and responsible $400 + 1/4 util. Email 123daisy@excite.com 4-12-10-4 Female roommate wanted. Prof, college student, NS, no pets. 2BR/1BA $380/mo W/D, incl. Close to UF & Duckpond. Ask for Michelle 813-997-6600 4-12-10-4 Female dental student looking for roommate in a 2/2 house- in SW Gainesville. Clean, cozy, furn house with all amenities. '$450/mo inc -everything. Call for more details 352- 870-7983 4-5-5-4 2 females looking for a 3rd in a beautiful 3BR/3BA condo located in prime residential area. 15 min from UF. Close to park-n-ride. Large kitchen & living room, patio, internet, cable TV & W/D, community pool. $450/mo 727-399-0574 4-12-10-4 NS, mature, responsible, upper classman or grad student for own room & bath in large quiet home only 8 blocks north of campus. Rent incl all utils, W/D, wireless & cable. $500/mo 727-433-0229 4-5-5-4 Sell your house, condo, acreage, mobile home and much more in the ALLIGATOR CLASSIFIEDSI Reach over 24,000 possible buyers! Mastercard and Visa accepted over the phone. Please Call 373-Find Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352- 538-2181 Iv mssg 4-20-71-5 NEW COMPANY IN GAINESVILLE looking to buy or lease houses in this area. Any size, price or condition. 352-264-7347 or visit us at www.happygatorhomes.com4- 20-71-5 The Flavor of New Orleans comes to cam- pus. Luxurious St. Charles Condominiums. 1 block to UF. Choose from 2BIR2BA flats, or view- the University from your 3BR/3BA townhouse. Prices starting in the $1)tJ's 375- 8256 4-20-71-5 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOUSE OR CONDO NEAR UF? Plenty of properties are available. Call Marc J. Nakleh at Campus Realty 352-235-15764-20-68-5 WANT ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO BE ' JEALOUS OF YOU NEXT YEAR? Own + live in a new luxury campus- area condo. Over 10 new projects to choose from at affordable prices. Visit www.mattpricerealtor.com or call today 352-281-3551 Matt Price Campus Realty 4-6-42-5 . HOT STUDENT CONDOS NEAR UF Save Thousandss When You Buy Now. FREE LIST of Great Local Condos. www.UF-Condos.com Campus Realty Group 6-3-40-5 1BR/1BA LOFT CONDO ELEGANT BOHEMIAN STYLE. Interior fea-- tures a customized kitchen, bath & balcony, convt to UF, Shands, VA & mall. Amp. pking. $73,800 352-222-2942 photos.yahoo.com/ dgmatt45 4-20-28-5 Townhouse 3BR/2BA. Close to UF. On bus rt. Quiet location. Dish/W, W/D, tile kitchen, living/dining area. Fenced backyard. Pool. $140,000 352-284-6154 4-5-15-5 Great Homes Near UF STOP Renting. Own Your HrWte. FREE LIST of Campus Area Homes www.Homes-Near-UF.com Campus Realty Group 6-3-34-5 FOR SALE OR RENT TO OWN GET READY FOR SUMMER -ADORABLE LAKE HOUSE on spring-fed pvt lake in Keystone Hgts. 2/2, large lot. Avail now. $129,950. Call 379-0619 4-20-20-5 Classifieds... Continued on next page. ""essf" 'ss 18, ALLIGATOR N WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 5ul Real Estate HORSE PROPERTY Lease-to-own or owner financing. 3BR/ 2.5BA, -2091 sq ft. 3.86 acres, block & stucco, fireplace, $2150/mo + down. Owner licensed realtor Michael Quinones 376-2433 4-20-19-5 SI Computers "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 4-20-71-7 * 1 Furnishings 3 V JO Ol[ . BED-Queen, orthopedic, firm, extra thick, pil- Computer/I net 352.219,2980 low-top mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $150. Call 352-372- 4-20-66-7 7490 will deliver. 4-20-71-6 BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $140. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $2300. Sacrifice $550 352-372-7490 4-20-71-6 BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $230. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4- 20-71-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-271-5119 4-20- 71-6 BEDROOM SET. 7pc Cherry, Queen/ king bed, dresser w/mirror, 2 nightstands, chests- avail. Dovetail const. New, in boxes. Can de- liver. Retail $6500, must sell, sacrifice $1400 (352) 372-7490 4-20-71-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather. Brand new- in plastic w/warranty. Retail $2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846 4-20-71-6 DINING ROOM Beautiful cherry set w/table, 6 Chippendale chairs, hutch & buffet. New, still in boxes. Retail $5200, sacrifice $1100. Must sell. Can deliver. 352-372-8588 4-20- 71-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. Brand new, all unused in box. Sell $199 6dn deliver. 352-377-9846 4-20-71 -6 Beds*Full mattress & boxspring sets $49*Qn sets $89OSingle sets $390King sets $990From estate sale: Safe pine bunk bed $109. 376-0939/378-0497. Call a Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave 4-20-71-6 DIAL-A-WASHER Washer & Dryer 1 yr lease $300, 1 semester $160. Call 332-0602 or 318- 3721 4-5-20-6 Dresser $35, queen sz bed $60, sofa $60, 19" color TV $40, dorm fridge sm $40, VHS movie camera $65, lawrimower $60, electric mower $60, musical cuckoo clock $65. Call 335-5326 4-1-3-6 4-PIECE BEDROOM SET Includes: bed, dresser w/attached mirror, nightstand armoire. Sacrifice at $325 OBO. 419-799-9181 Eric 4-1-3-6 Computers 7A+3DmputEr eh We, M.JAc Hot/e, CMt 8-23-170-7 Computer HELP fast! A+ Computer Geek House/dorm 59 min response. No waiting/ unplugging/hassels. $10 Gator Discount. M/F Cert MCSE technicians. 333-8404. www.9/-omputerGeek.com 8-23-170-7 *G'ville Computer Repair Inc* Service on all PC MAC and Networks 1204 NW 13th St Ste #10 352-337-2500. 4-20-" 71-7 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. Complete residential & commercial support, networking & website development. $45/hr www.gainesvillecsi.com 371-2230 4-20-71-7 LAPTOP REPAIR Buy & sell. Looking for quantity for parts. www.pcrecycle.biz 336-0075 4-20-71-7 GATORNERD.COM - computer/laptop repair - networks, wireless, virus - we BEAT all prices! - home/dorm 352-219-2980 4-20-66-7 S ,Electronics DISCOUNT HI-FI 722 S. Main I The Red Bldg WE ARE CHEAPER 4-20-71-8 $10! TV'S, COMPUTERS, VIDEO GAMES! Police Seized! From $10! Info: 800-749- 8128 ext M974 4-20-31-8 Aualiobahn system includes 2200 watt amp, 2-12 inch flame subs, 1-farad capacitor and extra battery. Call Jared at 954-257-4048 or 352-373-4581 getting new car. 3-31-5-8 U i Bicycles In the market for a new set of wheels or just looking to add a second to that 'collection? Want personalized handlebars or a fitted seat? Check in the Alligator'Classifieds. NEW& USED BIKES FOR SALE Many to choose from * Best Prices in Townl SPIN CYCLE 373-3355 424 W University Ave 4-20-69-9 Q For Sale 3 PARKING: Private, Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538- 2181. Can leave mssg. 4-20-71-10 PARTY SUPPLIES: Complete line of bar supplies, glassware, beer taps, draft beer equipment. Professional cooking utensils. R.W.Beaty Co. 4322 NW 13th St, Gville RWBEATY.COM 376-5939. 4:20-71-10 Come see what's new! GCM thrift shops downtown 238 SW 4th Ave, NW 5001 NW 34th St. Get more bang for your $! New items daily Mon Sat 378-3654 4-20-43-10 |Motorcycles. Mopeds ** SCOOTERS ** RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com '377-6974 4-20-71-11 Swamp Cycles Electric Bikes, Scooters, and more! Prices from $450,with lyr warranty 534 SW 4th Ave. 373-8823 www.swampcycles.com 4-20-70-11 S*NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS* New location now open 1901 NW 67th Place 352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com Best prices in-Gainesville. Owned by Gator grads. All models & directions avail on web- site. 4-20-50-11 2003 BUELL BLAST 500 cc 7960 mi, fun ride. $2795. Call 352-256-8527 4-1-15-11 ** CASH PAID FOR MOTORCYCLES ** SCOOTERS, DIRT BIKES in ANY condition, Running or Not, Titles orNot. PROMPT PICK UP. Call ANYTIME 352-495-7769 Please leave message 5-24-25-11 l Motorcycles, Mopeds) ElI **WANTED** MOTORCYCLE WANTED 750cc cruiser or larger. WILL TRADE LAPTOP PC + CASH Joel 336-0075 3-30-10-11 1999 SUZUKI GZ250 Good condition. Garage kept. 11,300 miles. $1500. Call 352-246-5387 3-30-5-11 S***SOLANO CYCLE*** Scooters from $599. Largest section KYMCO, Vento, Hyosung, Keen & many others. Financing avail. 3550 SW 34th St. 338-8450 solanocycle.com 8-15-43-11 Autos *FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAR* *Running or not!* .*NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS *Over 10 yr svc to UF students " *Call Don @ 215-7987 4-20-71-12 CARS -CARS BuyOSellOTrade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-20-71-12 **FAST CASH PAID** For: CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES Running or Not 1990 & up only Call Ray 352-284-8619 4-20-71-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 www.selectmotorcar.us Autos FOR SALE 3 TOYOTA VANS 89 87 84. All for $500. 89 Runs. Call 377- 7867 or 372-5237 4-1-5-12 95 CHEVY BLAZER LS 2 door, all power, black, 132k miles, maintenance records, new CD/radio, radiator & belt. $1200/OBO. 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We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser, before giving out personal infor- mation or arranging meetings W 0 the independent florida alligator ADVERTISING SECRETARY Enthusiastic, positive attitude, detail ori- ented, organized individual needed to co- ordinate daily office procedures. Must work well under pressure meeting daily deadlines. Possess excellent customer service skills. Duties include some procedural training with a constantly changing student sales staff. Modest salary, good benefits, and excellent working environment. With .resume, send cover letter that must include salary requiire- ments for you to be considered for an inter- view. Send to Assistant General Manager, The Independent Florida Alligator, POB 14257, Gainesville, FL, 32604. No phone calls please, EOE. '93 Chrysler New Yorker $1999 the independent florida (352) 338-1999 4-20-45-12 alligator $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, etc. For listings 800-749-8116 3-31-17-12 Evening Newpaper Production 88 Mazda 323 $590 Call 352-871-1149 3-31-8-12 1991 MIATA Racing green convertible w/tan interior. Perfect condition. If interested call 379-0619 4-20-20-12 99 TOYOTA4RUNNER Exc cond, all power, 98k, AC, cruise, Mich LTX/MS, dk grn. $9200 OBO 284-4919 3- 31-5-12 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS 15,000 mi $7750. 2001 Chevy Cavalier 5.000 mi $5500. Call Daniel 352-328-6161 4-1-5-12 m [i d)a 9. *0 Applications are now being accepted-for edi- torial production at the Independent Florida Alligator. Applicants should be available two to three nights a week between 6:00 pm and 1 am, Sunday through Thursday. Production duties include layout and design. Experience is preferred on software applications, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. A one-year commitment is expected. Please include references and availability on ap- plication. All previous applicants are encouraged to reapply. Fill out application at the front desk of the Alligator, 1105 W. University Ave. between 9am and 4pm, M-F. Ask for the production application. Equal Opportunity Employer.- 0 C.) Cl) I Help Wanted 0 [he independent florida alligator AD GRAPHIC DESIGNER The Alligator Production department is accepting student applications for the posi- tion of Ad Graphic Designer. Starting with Summer Semester. Will train, but experience is preferred with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Friendly work en- vironment, flexible schedule, with hours between 9AM and 5PM Mon Fri. Fill out an application at the front desk of The Alligator, 1105 W. University Ave, Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM. Inicude available work schedule and refer- ences. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply with current schedule. EOE LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving re- cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-20-71-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start. at $5.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-20-71-4 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95% pass the state exam the 1st time! $200. Call 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-20-71-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 4- 20-71-14 Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/ Sales and IT needed for various positions. Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join our team Learn more at www.gleim.com/ employment 4-20-68-14 - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 E ALLIGATpR, 19 i Help Wanted University of Florida Survey Research Center 392-2908 ext. 105 $7/hr + BONUS + Paid Training Nights + Weekends Telephone Interviewing NO SALES Must work summer breaks. 408 W. University Ave Suite #106 4-20-71-14 $$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$ For gently used brand name Clothing/accessories & furniture $Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4- 20-71-14 HIRING KITCHEN STAFF & DRIVERS FT or PT, flexible schedules. Call 2-5pm 378- 2442 or come in and fill out an application @ California Chicken Grill 2124 SW 34th St Mon-Fri 4-20-71-14 BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-20-71-14 SECRET SHOPPERS Needed for evaluations of Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters Flexible Hours, E-mail required Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254 4-20-71-14 AUDITORS for.local growing inventory service. FT/PT, DFWP. Paid training. Call 352-367-4608. www.aicscompanies.com 4-20-83-14 t1 .Help Wanted Mortgage lender has sales positions avail for college students seeking prof work exp. $8-9/hr + bonus. No exp req'd, flex hrs. Apply in person btwn 4-8pm Mon-Fri 1900 SW 34 St Ste 206 (2nd fir above credit union)4-20- 70-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (must have full day avail) & lineworkers. (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environment. Apply in person 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 2-28-38-14 DOMINO'S PIZZA World's largest pizza delivery company now hiring * Delivery Drivers * Pizza makers * Phone order takers $9 $14/hr All you need is a reliable car & a very positive attitude. Apply @ any of the 5 Domino's loca- tions in Gainesville. 4-20-70-14 Attention Smokers! Earn about $6/hr. Smokers are needed to participate in a study on decision making & smoking. If interested come to the psychol- ogy bldg room 397 or call 392-0601 ext 297 4-20-63-14' DRIVERS NEEDED gatorfood.com. Can earn anywhere between $8-$20/hr. Set your own schedule. Call Dave for info: 379-9600 4-8-55-14 %new* - U * * I U) 0 L. (U ** e0 4 '~vwwwu .4 I. * Help Wanted OFFICE -ADMINISTRATOR needed. Gatorfood.com is -looking for responsible, enthusiastic people. City geography knowl- edge, customer svc. exp helpful. Room for advancement For more info: David 379-3663 4-8-55-14 CASH Tired of sitting around w/out it? Sit here & make it! UF FLORIDA REPDIALS seeks UF students to raise funds. Earn up to $8.00/hr with a FLEXIBLE schedule. Apply at 105 NW 16th St. 4th Floor. Academic Classroom Building 105, or call 392-7754 for more info. 4-20-63-14 Finance company needing office assistant & collections associate. Young, progressive company w/advancement & bonuses. 25 hrs/wk. Start immediately. Fax resume to 352-378-4156 5-19-63-14 SUMMER JOBS * $2100 * Co-Ed Camp * Seven Weeks * Room and Board Included GET PAID TO PLAY! The Florida Elks Youth Camp (FEYC) needs male and female Summer Camp Counselors ages 18 and up. FEYC is an overnight camp located off of Highway 450 in Umatilla, FL The camp runs June 6 July 23. Please contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext. 250 or 352-669-9443 ext 250. 4-20-58-14 SECRETARY needed. Gatorfood.com is looking for personable, responsible, enthu- siastic, fun people. Customer service exp helpful. For more info call David 379-3663 4-8-44-14 GET PAID for YOUR OPINIONS! Earn $15-$125 and more per survey! www.moneyforsurveys.com 4-20-58-14 Web developer wanted. HTML, CSS, motivated. 1 year. minimum, portfolio a must, graphic skills preferred. Contact' alallen@ufl.edu 4-20-42-14 Flash programmer wanted. Animation action script, graphic experience, portfolio a must, 1 year minimum. Contact alallen@ufl.edu 4-20-42-14 EARN $60 THIS WEEK! Donate Plasma & Save a Life Best part-time job you'll ever have. NEW DONORS. Bring this Ad and Earn an Extra $5 on Your 2nd Donation. DCI Biologicals 150.NW6th St. 352-378-9204 4-20-40-14 Web Programmer asp, asp.net, vb script, c#, SQL knowledge. E-mail resume to jobs@352media.com 4-20-43-14 *DANCERS NEEDED* Private dance co. Great for students. Great pay, fast cash & flexible hours. Call to start today! 378-3312 4-12-20-14 MONEY MOTIVATED? Earn up to $117,500 in bonuses in 2005I Must have positive attitude and be success driven. Call 1-877-656-3344 for appt. 3-31- 20-14 *SUMMER WORK* College Credit Possible $672/wk 888-362-2635 ext 251 for more info. 4-20- 32-14 SAT/ACT tutor to help develop on-line study program. Contact 352-375-0772 Ext 122 or forward resume to hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 4-5-20-14 WANTED: PT barn help in exchange for liv- ing accommodations. Exp needed. Micanopy area. Silber Ridge Stables 352-361-1454 4-12-25-14 Be a Nanny for a Loving family! FT/PT/Occasional, Great Money Experience Reccomended mail to: lindsay@heavehly-helpers.com (352) 332-1234/(866) 422-6550 4-20-30-14 GREAT PAY FOR PEOPLE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (full day avilablity) and line workers. (AM 8:30 1 & PM 12 6 shifts available) 15-40 hrs your choice. Great work environments. Apply in person. 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No phone calls please. 3-31-16-14 $1380 weekly stuffing envelopes. FT/PT. No experience necessary. For more info call 386-462-9301 4-8-20-14 CAMP COUNSELORS Gain valuable experience while having the summer of a lifetime. Counselors, needed for Outdoor Adventure, Arts, Aquatics & more in the Pocono Mtns of Pennsylvania. Apply on line @ www.pineforestcamp.com 4-20-26-14 EBAY POWER SELLER WANTED 8 hrs daily. $1000-$2000/mo. Resume to behrus3000@hotmail.com. Need perfect ebay selling experience. 514-7773 4-5-15- 14 Customer Service rep wanted. MS Office Experience required. Permanent Full-Time Position. Contact: Jackson Industries, 4001 Newberry Rd, E4, Gvl or info@jacksonllc.com 5-24-30-14 02BKIDS searching for dance team, gym- nastic & pre-school teachers leads w/CDA, as well as housekeepers for all locations. FT/ PT positions avail. Apply within. 4-6-15-14 BABYSITTERS & NANNIES NEEDED. Set your own pay & schedule. Visit www.4sitters.com 4-1-11-14 Art, Art Ed, Graphics, Arch. Hand-lettering, Pt a few hrs/wk. Close to UF. Short resume $6.50/hr starts summer term. Reply P 0 Box 286 Gainesville, FL 32602 3-31-10-14 Spend your summer making a difference in the lives of underprivileged boys and girls ages 10-15. Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Camping Services is hiring full-time and temporary staff for summer camp and mo- bile day camp programs. Activities include canoeing', arts & crafts, bikes, horseback rid- irg, archery, team sports, high and low ropes course, and skits. Employment dates May 21 August 5. Pre-camp training includes First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, and NCI. We will be at UF conducting interviews on March 8, 30 and April 11th. Call Mike Brannan at 352- 447-2259 for more information. EOE/DFWP 4-20-24-14 Girl Scout Camp hiring counselors, life- guards, nurses, boating instructor, arts/crafts director, equestrian staff. Min age 18. Salary + meals & housing. 8 wks, 5/30 7/23. Call 800-347-2688 or email jcarr@girlscouts-gateway.org. EOE 4-18- 20-14 TOP BOYS SPORTS CAMP IN MAINE! PLAY & COACH SPORTS HAVE FUN *. MAKE $$$ CAMP COUNSELOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN OVER 15 SPORTS & ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER 2005. CHECK IT OUT AND APPLY ONLINE NOW: WWW.CAMPCOBBOSSEE.COM 4-20-22-14 Groundskeepers FT, PT Custodial duties/Apt Maint Transportation req. DFWP EEO - 220 N Main 375-2152 x301 4-20-22-14 Leasing Consultant, FT, PT / Energetic Attitude Cust. Serv. Exp. DFWP EEO 220 N. Main 375-2152 x301 4-20-22-14 Runner for law firm Experienced only, must -own vehicle, PT, M-F, 12 -5:30,. fax resume to 352-376-4645 4-4-10-14 Accounting Tutor I will pay well for your timeto help student taking accounting at SFCC thru April. Must have taken "managerial acting" or have a degree in accounting. Fax 352-335-8566, or \stevegvl@hotmail.com 4-8-14-14 Camp Counselors Needed at Camp Wekiva in Wekiva Springs State Park, Apaipka FL A residential, Environmental Camp. Boys - June 7-25, Girls June 25-July 23. Contact mj.meherg@worldnet.att.net 4-19-20-14 Sky Nite Club Gainesville's #1 night club 5 years in a row is hiring employees for bar- tenders, beertub, security, cashiers & pro- moters. If you are out-going & want to work in a fun environment, please send picture & resume to skyniteclub@aol.com 4-8-13-14 Sky Nite Club is looking for students that are seeking internships in advertising & mar- keting. Gain valuable experience interning w/Gainesvill's #1 night club. Send a resume to skyniteclub@aol.com 4-8-13-14 5 STAR PIZZA is now hiring delivery drivers Great pay; flexible hrs. Closing drivers average over $100 per shift. Apply in person at 600 NW 75th St. 352-333- 7979 4-5-10-14 AMBERSS ANGELS* Experience the Best Dancers Needed. 335-3875 4-12-15-14 PT CLEANING SERVICE Great for college sutdents. Flexible Hours Excellent pay. No exp nec. 378-8252 4-4- 10-14 CARETAKER FOR 19 YR OLD W/AUTISM. Saturday beginning immedediately. More hours available. Exp in knowledge of verbal behavior & behavior analysis a plus but will train right person' Fax resume to 375-4268 3-30-5-14 COUNTER SALES REP NEEDED w/agricultrual background (very important). Exp w/feeding, maintaining farm animals a plus. PT flex hrs. Call 472-6050 3-30-5-14 Looking for bright 18+ yr old w/clean driv- ing record w/class D license. Agriculture background pref for delivery & loading farm supplies. FT/PT. Call 472-6050 3-30-5-14 Hiring KITCHEN STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4 pm, Mon Fri, CALICO JACKS 3501 SW 2nd Ave. Creekside Mall. 4-6-10-14 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Flash experience desired TECH SUPPORT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Send. resumes hr@gleim.com www.gleim.com 3-30-5-14 F/T position, answer incoming calls. Able to memorize phone script. Courteous, Articulate phone manner. Dispatch calls to technicians. Maintain records of incoming calls. 3-30- 5-14 RGIS Inventory Specialists seeking part-time auditors - Starting wage $8.00 per hour Apply at RGISINV.com 4-20-20-14 TENNIS STAFF NEEDED . - The 29th Annual GATOR TENNIS CAMP is now hiring good tennis players for the four weeks in June. Only quality players need apply. Excellent Pay, working approx. 9 hours per day. Camp is held on UF Campus, using Ring Complex and .the Flavet Courts. If interested, please call MB. Chafin, Camp Director, at 392-3538, or in the evenings 376-8030. " If no answer, please leave message. 4-6- 10-14 PT/FT LANDSCAPERS WANTED Valid driver's license a must. 352-222-1904 4-14-15-14 Classifieds... Continued on next page. VJ Help Wanted J Jj Help Wanted 20. M0 0cu) AVA 20, ALLIGATOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 W 1 Help Wanted 3 NANNY NEEDED Part-time, for toddler. Reliable. Experience desiredE. Hours negotiable. Living accomo- dations possible. Call Rebecca 372-0588 3-31-5-14 APARTMENT HUNTERS hiring energetic, customer-service oriented people. Flexible scheduling, some nights & weekends. Apply @ 1310 W. University Ave. 4-8-11-14 PART TIME WORK 30 OPENINGS! Great pay! Flex schedules. Sales/svc. all ages 18+. Conditions Apply 335-1422. Earnparttime.com 4-1-6-14 COLD STONE CREAMERY will soon audition happy, energetic Scoopers for its Newberry Road and Archer Road stores. Earn $8+ while having fun! Positions be- gin early April. Choose either Gainesville location when you apply on our web site. Visit: coldstonecreamery.com, then go to Creamery and choose Job Center (ap- plications only; include email address. NO RESUMES.). Nights and weekends a must. 18+ only. 4-1-6-14 NEED CASH? Excellent starting pay. Work around classes. Resume builder. Start immed. All agses 18+. Cond apply. Call pow! 335-1422 4-1-6-14 **PART TIME** Needed: Flyers folded, Street team for lots. 352-374-7799 3-30-4-14 HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTOR need- ed for resident coed children's camp in Blue Ridge Mountains of eastern West Virginia. 90 Miles west of Washington, DC for more info visit our website www.camptalltimbers.com or call 800-862-2678 3-31-5-14 Graphic Assistant/Intern DominosGraphics.com is looking for a motivated individual to help manage local advertising for Gator Domino's Pizza as well as -national Domino's Pizza clients. Great resume& and portfolio builder with plenty of hands-on experience. Part time, full time and long term employment possibilities for the right individual. Send pdf resume to graphics@dominosgraphics.com.. DominosGraphics. www.dominosgraphics.com graphics@dominosgraphics.com 4-1-5-14 Participants needed The Phonetic laboratory in the Program in Linguistics is looking for people to partici- pate in a listening experiment You can earn $10/hour by particiapting in a study of the perception of speech sounds from foreign languages. if you are interested in participating, please contact Jenna Silver jenisilver@yahoo.com 4-1-5-14 Do you speak Hindi? The Phonetics Laboratory in the Program in Linguistics is looking for people who grew up in India and speak Hindi fluently. You can earn $15/hour by participating in a study of the perception of speech sounds from for- eign languages. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jenna Silver jenisilver@yahoo.com 4-1-5-14 MOTIVATED OUTSIDE SALES REP for a medicafA/JR company. Experience preferred. Fax resume: 352-379-1485 4-1-5-14 Local Web Development Firm with fun, team-based enthusiastic environment seeks summer interns for project manage- ment and sales depts. Email resume to lr@352media.com 4-20-18-14 READ MAIL FOR PAY also other work available $938 per week possible. Weekly pay checks, work in your spare time. No exp necessary, www.mailworkcenter.com 4-1-5-14 U [."' Help Wanted. Help Wanted-", Ur Hiring full time and part time caterers & driv- ers. Positive, fun, work environment with flexible hours. Skills include great attitude, affinity for fast-paced work environment, and enthusiasm for customer service. Apply in person at Celebrations Catering, 904 N. Main St. 4-8-20-14 Celebrations Cafe N Main & 23rd Ave hiring all positions. Exp a must. Lunch only. Apply in person 8-10, 2-4. 4-1-5-14 Local non-profit USDA accredited certifica- tion agency seeks PT livestock, crop or food science specialist. Call 377-6345. Send resumes to qcs@qcsinfo.org or fax to 377- 8363. 4-1-4-14 PT OFFICE HELP. Good driving record, experience w/Autocad, Excel, Word helpful. $7.50/hr to start. Call Wells at 219-1183 or email wells@ridgwaytruss.com or 352-371- 3316 4-6-7-14 HOSTESS Apply in person at the Sovereign Restaurant service entrance 12 SE 2nd Ave. After 2pm. 3-31-2-14 BARTENDERS, HOSTS, SERVERS. Experienced & friendly. Apply in person between 2 & 5pm. NAPOLATANOS 606 NW 75th St. 4-1-4-14 Call center needs telephone agents for all shifts 24 hours. 1830 NE 2nd St. Apply in person. 4-1-4-14 Servers, all shifts, dining rm/banquets. Flex HRS, excellent compensation. Apply 2-5pm, Tues-Sat, Gainesville Country Club, 7300 SW 35th Way. 4-4-5-14 Green Sparrow Chinese Restaurant now hiring: Cooks (Chinese specialty), Kitchen Helpers, Cashiers, Servers, Delivery Drivers. Apply in person 4-5pm. 871-5771 www. green-sparrow.com 4-4-5-14 The City of Gainesville's Recreation & parks Department is looking for summer camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors- and pool attendants. Please apply online at www.cityofgainesville.org 4-11-10-14 Gainesville Country Club Housekeeping position PT Mon-Fri 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch provided. Call Greg at 317-5602 DFWP 4-4-5-14 YMCA The YMCA is now hiring enthusiastic staff members to fill positions in the following areas: Afterschool counselors, summer camp counselors, sports camp counselors, gymnastics instructors, program directors, group cycling instructors, customer service personnel, weekend activities staff, dance instructors/director, lifeguards/swim instruc- tors, soccer referees, bus drivers and more. Hiring at multiple locations throughout North Central Florida. Apply in person at 5201 NW 34th-St. Gainesville, Fl 32605. Interviews begin immediately, so apply today! 4-11- 10-4 Part time help wanted to care for & ferry 2 kids (10/12) after school. Must have clean driver's license. Call & leave message. 336- 1043 4-1-4-14 LOVE TO, SHOP? Mystery Shoppers needed immediately in your local area. Flexible hours, complete training. Internet access required. Call 888-850-1024 - 4-1-4-14 MYSTERY SHOPPERS NEEDED! Earn While Your Shop! Call Now Toll Free 1-888-255-6040 Ext 13400 3-31-1-14 THE VILLAGE MARKET GOURMET FOODS & COFFEE SHOP. PT help needed 15-25 hrs. All shifts available. Call for direc- tions only. 380-0111 4-5-5-14 o 1905os Great Summer Jobs BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST $11.01-$14.75 per hour. Experience working with special needs, problem behaviors, and assist in staff training. CAMP LEADER Must be 18 years old $8.29 $928 per hour. High school diploma/ GED; Lead games, sports, crafts, field trips. Looking for a responsible, fun, and high en- ergyperson. LIFEGUARD $8.29 $9.28 per hour. Minimum age 16 with current lifeguarding, adult/infant/child CPR and First Aid certifications. Duties: Patrol pool area, may teach swimming lessons, and cashier duties. Extra pay for WSI. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER $9.50 per hour. Experience in grounds main- tenance work preferred. Duties: All aspects of grounds maintenance work. Contact: City of Largo, 201 Highland Avenue, Largo, FL; 727-587-6716; or www.largo.com. Closeing Date: Open Until Filled EOE/M/F/D/V-VP SMOKE-- FREEIDRUG FREE 3-31-3-14 ' Now accepting applications for Resident' Asssitant and apprentice Resicent Assistant positions for the SUMMER 2005 Semester. Applications are avaiabe from Kathy Smith in the Department of Houseing and REsidence Ecuctaion Office, and are doe by 4:00pm on Monday, April 18, 2005. For further informa- tion contact Kathy Smith at 392-2171 ext 10139.4-18-14-14 LEASING CONSULTANT Experience a plus. Enthusiastic, energetic. PT position avail at University Commons. Apply in person or call 377-6700 4-12-10-14 BAKERS NEEDED $7.50/hr. No experience necessary. Chesapeake Bagel. 4113 NW 16th Blvd. 352-384-9110 4-5-5-14 SERVERS NEEDED for Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse. PT from 1-4pm. Apply in person. 1624 SW 13th St. 4-5-5-14 Comfort Inn West is now. hiring part time front desk clerks. Flexible scheduling, great work environment. Please apply in person. 3440 SW 40th Blvd. 4-5-5-14 UF student needed for home improvement projects for Saturdays only. Must have own transportation. Carpentry/building exp helpful. Send resume to jschert@gru.net 4-1-3-14 CAMP STAFF YMCA overnight camp seeks dependable fun-loving staff. Must enjoy working w/ children & able to live on-site. Call 352-466- 3587 for more info. 4212-10-14 The Florida Book Store is cucrenti, hir- ing temporary cashiering help for Spring Textbook Buyback and the first of Summer A/C Classes. Applicants with previous ca- shiering and customer service experience are preferred. This position requires avail- ability during the following times: Monday, April 11th through Friday April 15th for train- ing; Saturday, April 16th -through Sunday, May 1st for-textbook B5uyback and Saturday, May 7th through Sunday, May 15th for the first week- of Summer A/C Classes. Apply in person at 1614 W. University Avenue, com- plete an application and ask for Carolynne between the hours 2pm-5pm Monday through Friday. Please do .not drop off ap- plications during times not specified includ- ing weekends.Equal Opportunity Employer 4-12-10-14 ' AAASTORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x8 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-20-71-15 IMPORT AUTO REPAIR.BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, VW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. Quality craftsmanship, reasonable prices, near UF, AAA approved 378-7830 www.carrsmith.com 4-20-71-15 HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve mem- ory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosis. Low Student Rates. 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UF fell behind 3-0 in game two, but left the home crowd happy when Mirelis Torres smashed an eighth-inning, walk- off, two-run, pinch-hit home run, giving the Gators a 6-4 win. The home run was only the second of Torres' career and her first of the season. "That was amazing; I'm completely psyched right now," Torres said after the game. "She pitched me a fat one a little bit inside and I saw it, I swung, and -it went." The home run came as no sur- prise to her coach, who sent her in for the pinch-hit opportunity. "She hit that pitch really well," Coach Karen Johns said. "We knew she'd come in and step up for us. We didn't know she'd hit a home run, but we knew she'd put a good swing on one. She . does not get a lot of chances and every time she goes in, she makes something happen. She's always ready when we call on her." The two-game split snapped UF's school-record 13-game win streak and its six-game SEC win streak. The teams will play the rub- ber match today at 2 p.m at the Florida Softball Stadium. The Crimson Tide won the first game 5-3, thanks in large part to three solo home runs, the most the Gators have given up in a single game this season. The five earned runs were the second-most given up this season . by Stacey Stevens (16-5). Stevens surrendered the final run on a wild pitch that was in- tended to be the second ball of an intentional walk. Stevens came out of the bull- pen, however, to pick up the win in game two. "We didn't feel like we played poorly, but we didn't capitalize a couple of times," Johns said. "But we came back and were consis- urn uasey/ Allngator Pitcher Stacey Stevens swipes at Alabama's Jordan Prayton after throwing a wild pitch during an inten- tional walk. The resulting run capped a 5-3 Crimson Tide win in game one. tent through that whole second game, and our defense stayed strong the whole way through." .The Gators played well de- fensively in both games, but couldn't seem to jumpstart their bats. Despite winning game two, UF recorded just eight total hits. Home runs by Lauren Rousell,, Melissa Zick and Torres account- ed for the team's only multi-base hits. GYMNASTICS Gators prepare for NCAAs, another shot at Bulldogs By DAN-TREAT Alligator Writer dtreat@alligator.org While the No. 7 UF gymnastics team may not have gotten the results it wanted at last weekend's Southeastern Conference Championships, the Gators still have an- other shot at glory this seasQn. And they will face a familiar foe. UF is one of six schools hosting an NCAA, Regional on April 9, and the Gators will be welcoming No. 5 Georgia to the O'Connell Center for the second time this season. The Bulldogs won the SEC title Saturday, an event where UF made too many minor mistakes that ended up costing them sig- nificantly. "I don't think we did terribly bad, we just didn't do our best," senior Orley Szmuch said. "It's-not like we fell three times or anything like that, but we weren't sharp and we weren't clean and we had a lot of little mistakes that added up. And you can't have that at SECs." The Gators held a lengthy team meeting before practice Monday, where Coach Rhonda Faehn and the gymnasts broke down what the team felt were the reasons why UF didn't perform up to its standards Saturday night. Dooley "Everyone really had a chance to speak their mind," Faehn said. "And they really felt that instead of just focusing on going out like we normally do and not who we're going up against, and just focusing on hitting our routines, it became this huge situation on wanting to win, which obviously took their focus off their performance." UF will now attempt to turn mistakes at the conference championships into success at the regional and national competitions. "We had the greatest intentions to go in there and win," co-captain Erinn Dooley said. "We struggled on a few things, but it wasn't a terrible meet. We realized that we only struggled on really one event, and that happens, but we learn from our mistakes and go on from here." While the Gators will have to deal with five other teams in the Southeast Regional, the one who will garner the most attention is Georgia. It will be the fourth time this season that the two teams have squared off, this time with a berth in the NCAA Championships on the line. Georgia began the season by winning the Super Six Challenge over second-place UF, but the Gators gained a small measure of revenge by winning in Athens for the first time in two decades in February in a meet that was sloppy by their own admission. The Bulldogs claimed the rubber match by dominating the SEC meet last weekend. "It's always a rivalry just because it's Georgia," Dooley said. "But between the people and the- friendships there's nothing there that's a rivalry or hate. "It's Georgia. Yes, you always want to beat them, but we still respect the gymnasts and respect the team." Faehn is hoping that the presence of the five-time national champions will allow her team to atone for its lackluster showing at the SEC Championships. _ "Any chance that we get to be able to turn a potential negative into a positive, and to come back and show everyone what we're capable of, we enjoy that." S GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS 25% OFF any one GNO Product Cannot be combined. Need coupon. 3914 SW Archer Rd only available at Butler Plaza location Daily Specials 377-6020 p. 5/9/05 I[Classie Carwash: ThPe 1718 W. I Sar a& Oriff HOUSE WEDNESDAY: LADIES NIGHT State of the Art, 110 ft. 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'1- t-here an-thinii dhat i. ill make youi realize _r c'n- vince you that I'm not going to get in trouble again?' H- sud 'No " Foley did not consult people who were well-informed about the line- backer before making the final deci- sion, Charles said. "The only people he's asked is [UF Associate Athletics Director- for Academic Affairs] Keith Car'dine., Carodinc's friend and [UF Srudent Judicial Affairs Director] Cvru. \'illian. Charles said "1 don't deal a\ ith these people on a daihl basis-. Lou need to ask people like mn tutor Like nmy adv-icers like S my teachers. like m- teanimate-, mni mentors people that focus- on mne" C harwls tried to co- nvce F olee to e. H' reustate him by i. ring ho Eagle Foley has rtnever wanted him kickl,-d off the tootfball team 'He kept try-ing to -a\ that Dane Eagle was not the cae "Charl: said I kept telling him, Dan,-i Eagle is the case. He's the victim. For him to say I shouldn't be kicked off, you should take that into consideration."' The decision to end Charles' UF football career was solely Jeremy Foley's, -the University Athletic Association said. Charles maintains that he met . ,th Mleaer before hi- legaln mat- ter- had been resol, ed and that the new coach ia i'lhing to consider Charles situation "1 hate the head coach and de- tensi\e coordinatUr [Charhe Strong] in mi favor' -aid Charle v. he, played in 11 games-. Irg-terinzg tlme tackles 1-; a r-d-;lirt freshmnian 'The,, wanted me here But it was up to jerem\ Fole.- He didn't ask Coach NM e her's opinion or Coach S-troni'- optuIon t was IIust tin ' Charles also met aith LUI [ican of-Students Eugene L Zdziar-sk to dc-cu.. h[i acaderruc suspension on Tuesday but the linebacker has be- come adamant c.bout transferring "it I hav'. rto or three ',ea-i left to pla', football. I'm not go iiniz to sit here," said Charles, who is consider- ing Florida State, South Florida, Texas Southern and Georgia Southern as options. "I'm not going to stay here - for'what' To watch my teammates perform when I know I have the abil- ity to play on the next level and I still have athletic bone in my body?" Players know 'The Animals' aren't average fans BASEBALL, from page 24 UF took a 16-4 beating when it last visited Tallahassee. "Home field advantage is everything," senior Jeff Corsaletti said. "The fans make a huge difference. You have to have thick skin when you play there. It's got to be in one ear and out the other." O'Day knows all too well about the Seminoles' "Animals." "FSU's fans are different than most others of our ri- vals," O'Day said. "In Miami, they just curse at you and talk about your mom. "FSU has smart fans. They know their baseball and will yell out compliments when we do something well." Of course, O'Day had more than just compliments for the in-state rivals. -. "I grew up an FSU fan, to tell the truth," he .said. "But. I chose to come to UF because I wanted to actually go to a good school." BULLPEN, from page 24 throws very controlled touch passes," Mullen said. "That's great,.but we want to see some balls come out of him like a rocket, like a 90-mile-an-hour fastball. That's the first thing we've been working on, but it's hard with a guy that's all touch. He's just gotta let it rip sometimes." Leak's been a work-in-progress, but his throws are al- ready quicker. Leak completed a gasp -seven-yard wobbly pass to Chad Jackson in Saturday's scrimmage. "He'd rather not throw it as hard and be more accu- .rate," Mullen said. "I'd rather have him throw it harder and be a little less accurate." Watch Leak in practice. .His form is still there, but his short-field throws are now snappy, not floaty. His touch most of the time doesn't disappear. The lame-duck dumps have. "He's got more zip on the ball; I've noticed tTat," q'ar- terback Gavin Dickey said. As for primary target syndrome? "We've got him working to be better at looking at all his reads," Mullen said. "He'll be quicker and quicker as he understands the offense more and more." Mullen hasn't seen footage of Leak overlooking open receivers, but you can bet your Bright Futures that he'll prevent that problem from resurfacing in 2005. "Chris is one who wants to be the best," Mullen said. "He'- not a type to resist coaching. He wants to be great." Only one question remains: is Leak losing his bring-the- ball-back-to-his-neck throwing motion? , No, because he won't have to. "All we'll do is just to try to drop the elbow a little bit and that will get the ball out faster," Mullen said. Hike Tluce-step drop. Fire. Leak chucks a wobbling ball two-y) ard behind a trrealing Dallas Baker in prachce. Real quick release on that one, you notice. For some odd reason the sloppy pass gives you hope and then you realize: the therapy is working. Attend the UF Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation's Howard J. Leonhardt Business Plan Competition March 31, 2005 HILTON University of Florida Conference Center. 41:00 PM- 5:00 PM (Refreshments available) Support your fellow students as they compete for a share of the $25,000 in Prize Money! 1:00PM- Finalists High School Category cei Center for Entrpreneurship & Innovation 2:30PM Finalists Undergraduate Category 3:30 PM Finalists- Graduate Category 4:50PM UF Awards Presentation UNIVERSITY OF ' FLORIDA Sports WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 ALLIGATOR www.alligatorSports.org Foley dimsisses linebacker from football team * CHARLES COULD NOT PERSUADE FOLtY TO GIVE HIM A CHANCE. By LOUIS ANASTASIS Alligator Staff Writer lanastasis@alligator.org Linebacker Taurean Charles has been per- manentally kicked off the UF football team. Athletics Director Jeremy Foley made the decision after holding a 20-minute meeting with Charles Tuesday morning. "Taurean Charles is no longer a member of our football program," said Foley in a released statement. "We wish Taurean the best of luck in the future." UF's office of Student Judicial Affairs had suspended Charles academically for the sum- mer on March 16. Charles, however, was pripartd to' bravx- the suspension and return t, fItball in Lhei fall provided that Foley would grant him rein- statement. On Tuesday, Foley eliminated such a possibility. "He kept telling me that we have a president that has a low-level tolerance .ad a coLachtha!t s n got Iin to. put Lip itlh c- -erthini "" CharL- said '-And I told hini that I understand that Charles 1 s-.d II I didn't think I :oLid handle it I ouldri t L:-yen be here in' your office.' "And he said, 'What, do you want me to let you back on the team so [Coach] Urban [Meyer] will have to kick you off?' He basi- cally said that I was going to get in trouble and I kept telling him different things that I've accomplished and realized." Foley suspended Charles indefinitely last lulv after the Gainesville Police Department allied that Charles threw a keg at UF student Dane Eagle Charles pleaded no contest to a minLdeimeanor charge of culpable negligence SEE CHARLES, PAGE 23 Seminoles provide latest hurdle on difficult schedule I im uasey / Aingawor Relief pitcher Connor Falkenbach could be asked to enter tonight's Florida State game earlier than usual. The Gators will start freshman Stephen Locke against the Seminoles. By FARZAD SAFI Alligator Writer fsafi@alligator.org They are "The Animals." They're Florida State baseball's version of the Rowdy Reptiles, and No 7 UF must face the No. 6 Senminohks and their notoriously raicou Lmans tonight at 6 p.m. The Gators (19-7) travel to Tallah.asiee to ta:c vet anothet-r chal- lengnin opponent Lnstead ot the tia- dchtiLnal eas-. mid--eek eami 'its w.ondertul tor ot0r mid- v, cek opponent to be up to the le\ el ot FSLi. 'Coach Pat M!\N lahon caid 'We faced a Ctntral Florida team mid-week and thve \.ere one ot th e best team-.s ,.e hav. e -:en all \ear.' LIUF sipper had the tou gh deci- sion ot vho to start for this upconm- ing game. T\picallJ the Gators ha- e -tarted a rnu.g 'oung trfcliman arni agamst the usual weaker mid-wceek opponent. However, this week is no regular opponent. It is arguably UF's most hated rival. "We're going to start Stephen Locke," McMahon said. "He is going to face a lot of great batters. The im- portant thing for him to remember is to get ahead in the count against. such talented, powerful hitters." Locke is a' freshman but has played well this season for UF. He is already 3-0, recording an ERA of 2.59. If the freshman gets down early, McMahon has the luxury of turning to the proven arms of senior Connor Falkenbach and junior Darren O'Day. "I grew up an FSU fan, to tell the truth. But I chose to come to UF because I wanted to actually go to a good school." Darren O'Day UF reliever "They are really good every year," Falkenbach said. "If I'm asked to come in relief, I will be there." If UP leads entering the ninth, it is a safe bet that O'Day will be asked to close the game out. The Gators did take two out of three games from the. Seminoles last year, winning two dose games 7-6 and 3-2. However, both of those victories came before the friendly crowds of McKethan Stadium in Gainesville. SEE BASEBALL, PAGE 23 Disease-stricken Leak beginning to hurl answers at his critics piralitis and primary-target syndrome. S What? Spiralitis and primary target syn- drome, that's what. You'll never find these conditions on, WebMD, but their symptoms prove worse than SARS-inflicted wheezing for any Gators football fan. Spiralitis and primary target syndrome have afflicted Chris Leak for, well, since father Curtis programmed him to launch a football like ? machine. He pulls the pigskin back toward his nape like a wind-up toy. He spits the leather out, much like a pitch- ing machine gives birth to a well-hurled fastball. The ball ripples no, floats through the air like a perfectly gauged missile. The grace of Leak's spirals is one Rembrandt stroke short of a masterpiece. Leak spots his receiver, locking on to the recipient like a homing device, delivering the ball on a line. A tight, flawless spiral line, mind you. But just like machines require oiling and an occasional system up- grade, Leak has been due for a check-up. Leak launches pic- ture-perfect throws every time. But some- Louis times he gives you Anastasis enough time between 'Louis in the Bullpen' the snap and comple- lanastasis@alligator.org tion of the play to de- velop those negatives at your one-hour photo lab. And buy a Coke. Leak knows who his primary receiver is * on every play. Leak also often fails to spot his other options when a play breaks down. Anyone who's watched Leak has lived this dilemma. Or nearly died by it. Deep breaths, everyone. The Robot Arm is no more. Enter quarterbacks coach Dan Mullen, doctor for the diseases that are spiralitis and primary target syndrome. Here's his diagnosis and prescription for the former. "Chris is a very accurate passer and he SEE BULLPEN, PAGE 23 NBA L.A. Clippers 84 Cleveland 94 SUF center fielder Jeff Corsaletti has been selected to the College Baseball Foundation National Honor Roll. awarded weekly. To onto Miami * 1962: UF's Tom Moore steals a UF-record six bases in one game. The Gators finished the season 25-10-1 and 14-3 in the South- eastern Conference. good enough for first place in the Eastern Division. *The UF women's tennis team, which has jumped from No. 17 to No. 9 in the Inter- collegiate Tennis Association rankings. The Gators shut out then-No. 7 Duke and No. 23 Alabama last week. |