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Sthe independent florida lom A SPublished by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida s i'Recycle VOLUME 99 ISSUE 119 We v ,urm". Tuu Deciue. TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 .I STUDENT LIFE Insurance covers new contraceptives -p fg: ..; .X : Il I Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff Katherine Trotter of the Florida Cicerones, also known as the Student Alumni Association, hands out free cupcakes on the Reitz Union Colonnade to celebrate the UF Alumni Association's 100-year anniversary. UF alumni celebrate 100 Club has come a long way By JUSTIN RICHARDS Alumni Association, said Randy Alligator Writer Talbot, the association's executive jrichards@alligator.org director. Those 14 founders came to the The UF Student Alumni university from UF's predecessors, Association celebrated its parent's East Florida Seminary in Ocala and 100th birthday on the Reitz Union Florida Agricultural College, so they Colonnade on Monday, distributing graduated quickly. 1,000 orange and blue cupcakes to Since then, the association has passers-by spawned nearly 100 pep-rallying The student club began in 1999, Gator Clubs throughout the country, but 14 men who graduated from implemented yearly dues, created UF in its opening year formed the an online network connecting Gator employers and job seekers, and ob- tained a spacious glass-walled build- ing across from campus. Membership has grown to about 200;000. The original 14-member alumni dub was only a social group. Today, its social function supplements an- other role: aiding the University of Florida Foundation's fund-raising efforts. The alumni association maintains emotional ties between alumni and their alma mater. It also brings large groups of them together for meetings SEE ALUMNI, PAGE 5 * STUDENT HEALTH CARE INSURANCE NOW COVERS THE MORNING-AFTER PILL. By LINDSEY FRANCO Alligator Writer Insurance coverage for the menu of birth control options at the UF Student Health Care Center will expand beyond the pill. The provider of UF's stu- dent health insurance expand- ed student coverage Thursday to include new forms of birth control, such as the NuvaRing, the Depo-Provera shot, the Ortho Evra patch and the morning-after pill Plan B. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company provides UF students health insur- ance through Scarborough Company Insurance Inc., which is. contracted with Student Government to offer health insurance solely to UF students. Laura Tipton, a pharmacist at the SHCC and a member of its Pharmacy Committee, ad- vocated for the expansion of birth control coverage. "We saw it was kind of biased to offer birth control pill coverage but not for the ring, the shot and the patch," Tipton said. Budding birth control methods are becoming in- creasingly more popular in the pharmacy, she said. Tipton said it was im- portant for students to haZve options for birth control options enhanced by the increased coverage. "We saw it was kind of biased to offer birth con- trol pill coverage but not for the ring, the shot and the patch." Laura Tipton SHCC pharmacist and Pharmacy Committee member "It will allow them to have more affordable options for pregnancy prevention," she said. "Everybody needs options. Not every girl responds the same way." The Pharmacy Committee, composed of doctors, phar- macists and nurses, lobbied Scarborough to expand cov- erage since early January, the company's owner said. SEE CONTRACEPTIVES, PAGE 4 Gainesville asks UF to increase on-campus housing By JESSICA RIFFEL Alligator Writer jriffel@alligator.org UF and Gainesville have different visions for the future of student housing. The city wants UF to build more on-cam- pus housing so that at least 5 percent more students can live on campus. But UF does not plan to include this increase in its Campus Master Plan for 2005-2015, said UF's planning manager, Linda Dixon. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" The master plan outlines the goals UF will pursue in the next 10 years, such as the future of transportation and housing. It also outlines the anticipated growth of UF and its surrounding areas. The city's recommendations for the master plan will be reviewed today by UF officials, but Dixon said the university is not going to increase on-campus housing as much as the city has suggested. "Right now we've reached a pretty good equilibrium of supply and demand," Dixon Student Senate will de- termine its next officers, swear in newly elected members and revote on whether to cut the size of the Student Government Cabinet at tonight's meeting. See story, pg. 5. said. Currently, UF meets its goal of housing 22 percent of students on campus, but the city would like to see that rise by "5 percent or 10 percent or more" in the next Around 10 years, according to the Gainesville city's 13-page list of recom- mendations to UF. Teresa Scott led a team of city staff who reviewed the master plan and made recommendations, which they submit- ted to UF officials at the beginning of March. a After the Gators ended their recent NCAA Tournament woes, UF coach Billy Donovan explained Monday how his past teams weren't assmebled to make a deep post-season run. See story, pg. 15. Scott said the city included the housing suggestion to reduce the impact of students living in single-family neighborhoods. Students' lifestyles often create concerns for Gainesville residents due to excessive noise or other obtrusive behavior, Scott said. "One of the city's recommendations for mitigating that situation is on-campus hous- ing," Scott said. She recognized that chances are "very SEE PLAN, PAGE 5 FORECAST 2 OPINIONS 6 CLASSIFIED 9 CROSSWORD 14 SPORTS 15 Rain 82/50 visit www.alllgator.org C 2, ALLIGATOR U TUESDAY, MARCH 21,2006 News Today . ..L ."Copyrighted Material - Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" WHAT'S HAPPENING Strawberry Sale Reitz Union Colonnade, noon. The Horticultural Sciences Graduate Club sells straw- berries by the clam shell or flat. Town Hall Meeting. Communicore Building, Room C1-7, 1:15 p.m. Deron Lovaas speaks on "Securing America: Solving Our Oil Dependence through Innovation," followed by a discussion. African Film Festival Reitz Union Auditorium, 2 p.m. Black Graduate Student Organization presents three days of African films. Domino Tournament La Casita 6 p.m. A tournament will be held for Cuban-American Student Association Week. The Alligat, r '-tr.is o DeE accurate and clear ,n a i niws rieieons ana vaitonal, if ,wu find an errn r pleae call ojur nrieroom 'r 1352i 376-445, or send an 0r*m ld t-. eidir' .vlaiig3tor.org. )TODAY S WEEK! J March is National Nutrition Month! Step up to God N o ad H Registered Dietitians will have nutrition information: 6-8:00 P.M. March 21st Springs March 27thGator Corner March 28th Jennings and Fresh Food Company 3-5:00 P.M. March 21st Student Rec. & Fitness Center Five or more sunburns double your risk of developing skin cancer. .AADI: Protect your skin. www.aad.org 888.462.DERM the independent florida alligator VOLUME 99 ISSUE 119 ISSN 0889-2423 Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications Inc., of Gainesville, Florida NEWSROOM 352-376-4458 (Voice), 352-376-4467 (Fax) Editor Emily Yehle, eyehle@alligator.org Managing Editor/ Print Bridget Carey, bcarey@alligator.org Managing Editor/ New Media Gwen Heimburg, gheimburg@alligator.org University Editor Warren Kagarise,wkagarise@alligator.org Metro Editor Danny Sanchez, dsanchez@alligator.org Special Projects Editor Neil Hughes, nhughes@alligator.org Assignments Editor Stephanie Garry, smgarry@alligator.org Opinions Editor Tom Durrenberger, tdurrenberger@alligator.org Sports Editor Bryan App, bapp@alligator.org Sports Assistant Editor Nick Zaccardi, nzaccardi@alligator.org alligatorSports.org Editor Spencer Davis-VanNess, sdvanness@alligator.org Editorial Board Emily Yehle, Bridget Carey, Tom Durrenberger Photo Editor Casey Anderson, canderson@alligator.org Assistant Photo Editor Andrea Morales, amorales@alligator.org Photo Staff Andy Apicella, Tim Hussin the Avenue Editor Natasha Weinstein, nweinstein@alligator.org the Avenue Assistant Editor Karolena Bielecki Graphics Chief MichelleStewart,mstewart@alligator.org Graphics Jennifer LaBrie Copy Desk Chiefs Josh Armstrong, Ashton Grosz Kevin Mahadeo, Stephanie Rosenblatt Copy Editors Amanda Brown, Juliana Casale, Jaci Charney-Perez, Erin Chenderlin, Jennifer Freihofer, Jonathan Hill, Elizabeth Holman, Jennifer Klee, Kat Laskowski, Jesse Mogle, Beth Romanik, Brittany Schlorff, Lauren Sheppard, Christina Simak, Jen Zei New Media Assistant Editor Brett Roegiers Staff Louis Anastasis, Christine Cusatis, Dan Treat DISPLAY ADVERTISING 352-376-4482, 800-496-0265 (Voice), 352-3764556 (Fax) Advertising Director Brad Smith, bsmith@alligator.org Advertising Office Manager Marianne Cooper, mcooper@alligator.org Advertising Office Assistants Sara Henry, Sarah Buckwald, Miran Bobadilla Sales Representatives Whitney Lawson, Ana Paula De Lima, Laura Gerszewski, Lindsey Kuhn, Morgan Morillo, Natalie Kent, Carrie Keller, Adrian Marshall, Jennifer Armstrong Sales Development/Intern Coordinator William Cuadra CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 352-373-FIND (Voice), 352-376-3015 (Fax) Classified Advertising Manager Ellen Light, ellight@alligator.org Classified Clerks Erin Yepis, Dan Cribb, Samantha Wright, Cassia Sookhoo CIRCULATION Operations Manager Scott McKearnan, smckearnan@alligator.org Operations Assistant Clint Day BUSINESS 352-376-4446 (Voice), 352-376-4556 (Fax) Comptroller Ramona Pelham, rpelham@alligator.org Accounts Receivable Supervisor Sharin Sexton Bookkeeper Deborah Myers Student Accounting Clerks Chris Brink, Brent Lowman, Greg Sellick ADMINISTRATION 352-376-4446 (Voice), 352-376-4556 (Fax) General Manager C.E. Barber, cebarber@alligator.org Assistant General Manager Patricia Carey, tcarey@alligator.6rg Administrative Manager Lorena Crowley, Catherine McNamara Allison Sinclair Administrative Assistant Lenora McGowan, Imcgowan@alligator.org PRODUCTION/SYSTEMS Production/Systems Manager Vern Bean, vbean@alligator.org Assistant Production Manager Stephanie Gocklin, sgocklin@alligator.org Editorial Production Supervisor Amy Oglesby Advertising Production Staff Kate Barnes, Alicia Bennatts, Ben Hofer, Maggie Peuler, Michelle Stewart, Erin Swartz Editorial Production Staff Billy Bender, James Hibbs, Andy Lewis, Didi Williamson The Independent Florida Alligator is a student newspaper serving the University of Florida, pub- lished by a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) educational organization, Campus Communications Inc., P.O. Box 14257, Gainesville, Florida, 32604-2257. The Alligator is published Monday through Friday morn- ings, except during holidays and exam periods. During UF summer academic terms The Alligator is published Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Alligator is a member of the Newspaper Association of America, National Newspaper Associa- tion, Florida Press Association and Southern University Newspapers. Subscription Rates: One Semester (Fall or Spring) $18 Summer Semester $10 Two Semesters (Fall or Spring) $35 Full Year (All Semesters) $40 The Alligator offices are located at 1106 W. University Ave. Classified advertising can be placed at that location from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Classifieds also can be placed at the UF Bookstore. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. No portion of The Alligator may be reproduced in any means without the written consent of an officer of Campus Communica- tions Inc. /i; REEVEE $2C :$6,O THI ... :, r. -.._ j -. __ I~ L~i~ TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 E ALLIGATOR, 3 Law students in decline By JOEY CHINDAMO Alligator Contributing Writer At UF, fewer students have been apply- ing to law school, a trend mirrored nation- wide. The number of applicants has steadily dropped since 2002, according to informa- tion from the Levin College of Law. Figures from the Law School Admission Council released February show a similar nationwide decrease. Nicole Hudson, clerk typist for the Office of Admissions at the Levin College of Law, said in 2002 there were 3,359 total applicants for the Fall and Spring terms. In 2006, there were more than 600 fewer applicants. Last year, UF changed its policy to only al- low law school applications in the Fall term. Debra Amirin, director of communica- tions at the Levin College of Law, said this decline in law school applicants could be attributed to a strong economy. "When the economy is bad, the state of jobs is uncertain, and students typi- cally choose to stay in school or go back to school," Amirin said. "When the economy is strong, however, jobs are more plentiful, and students prefer jobs over school." Sharon Booker, director of admissions at the Florida State University College of Law, said Fall 2004 was the college's peak appli- cation year, with 4,100 total applications. Since then, however, applications have dropped 13 percent, to 3,280, for the Fall term of 2006. Similarly, the University of Miami School of Law said it has seen a 4 percent decrease in applications in the past year, said Therese Lambert, director of student recruiting. However, the trend has not been consis- tent at all Florida schools. Sheri Lagomarsino, assistant dean for admissions at the Barry University School of Law, said applications have increased by about 600 applicants since Fall 2004, hitting 1,710 for Fall 2006. "When the economy is strong, however, jobs are more plentiful, and students prefer jobs over school." Debra Amirin Levin College of Law director of communications The Florida International University College of Law also reported an increase since 2004, with more than 1,500 applica- tions received, said Nadia Castriota, assis- tant director for admissions and financial aid. "We're a new school, and we're making a name for ourselves," Castriota said. "FIU is also the only public law school in South Florida, so that is probably drawing more people to apply to the school." The Law School Admission Council re- ported a 4.6 percent decline in nationwide law school applications last year. 'This year, the council reported a 9.5 per- cent decline in applications. GPD: Man stalks neighbor Casey Anderson / Alligator Staff Serious Scrabble Mia Requesens looks to form a word at the end of a Scrabble game on Turl- ington Plaza on Monday. The UF Scrabble Club encouraged students to play to spread awareness of the new group. Requesens tried to keep up with her op- ponent, Jeff Cooley, who racked up points by making four seven-letter words. RELAY FOR LIFE By STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ Alligator Writer srodriguez@alligator.org A local'man was arrested for stalking his neighbor and repeatedly jumping out of bushes to take pictures of her. John Robert Orton, 55, took a picture of the woman and her boyfriend as they were walking her dog near the 5300 block of Northwest Eighth Avenue, according to a Gainesville Police report. The woman, whose name is withheld out of concern for her privacy, told police that Orton had been taking pictures of her during a three-month period in her neighborhood, located on Northwest Eighth Avenue. American Cancer Society's RELAY FOR LIFE at the University of Florida March 24 & 25, 2006 O'Connell Center Join the fight against cancer! For more information email: Ufcollegesagainstcancer@yahoo.com The woman said Orton jumped out of the bushes for the first time and took a picture of her in December while she was walking her dog. In January, she said she was in her backyard when Orton chased her up to her screened porch, according to the report. The woman said her Around neighbors told her March Gainesville 6 that Orton was looking through her window. Police wrote in the report that the woman was in emotional distress because she was shaking when a GPD officer arrived. Orton admitted to taking pictures of the woman but not to looking into her window, according to the report. He was charged with stalking, and his bail was set at $1,000. 377-6453 ON f3TH SMREFT COSMETIC DENTISTRY SINCE Celel)rate the Sndelpendent Florida Alligator's 100th Anniversary Publication 'ublishie l Frid"y, October 20, .I ,'. SAVE UP TO 30% C,,ll l;...i Advertising at S ". I* 1.i. more information ' ,, ,ia 4, ALLIGATOR I TUESDAY, MARCH 21,2006 Teacher retention program seeking to expand scope * A UF PROFESSOR CREATED THE PROGRAM TWO YEARS AGO. By MELISSA JACOBS Alligator Contributing Writer A UF program designed to encourage teacher retention in three urban Florida high schools is looking to expand after a successful two-year run. The program, "Out of Isolation, Into Collaboration," is part of the urban teacher induction and retention support network created by UF education professor Wanda Lastrapes. A $90,000 grant provided by BellSouth allowed Lastrapes to form what she called "learning communities" at three inner-city high schools in Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando. However, the BellSouth grant is coming to an end after two years, and Lastrapes is look- ing for new ways to continue and expand it since BellSouth began focusing its funding on technology-oriented programs. "Regardless of grant renewal, we are confi- dent that the schools that have experienced the program will be able to continue implement- ing the strategies for mentors and novices," Lastrapes said. "We are so proud of how far we've come." The project links novice teachers with expe- rienced mentor teachers to encourage them to remain in a challenging work environment. The program is part of UF Alliance, which was created in 1999. The UF Alliance is a col- laborative effort between UF, the College of Education and six Florida high schools in three cities. "All of our programs are important, but what Wanda Lastrapes is doing for urban teacher retention is so beneficial because it is something that will have lasting effects on inner-city school systems," said Mickie Miller, associate director for the UF Alliance. The urban teacher retention project has only been implemented in three of those six Alliance partner schools, including Jean Ribault Senior High School in Jacksonville, Maynard Evans High School in Orlando and Miami Carol City Senior High School in Opa- Locka. When Lastrapes served as a site liaison in Jacksonville schools, she noticed LOCal a huge turnover in teachers, News with almost 40 percent leaving within their first three years on the job. This experience inspired her to create similar programs in other schools. Lastrapes said she created her first support network at Jean Ribault Senior High School by appointing professionals to meet with new teachers after school. This program eventually grew into the larger network that exists today. "I decided that this framework could be replicated across more schools and ap- proached BellSouth for support," Lastrapes said. She received a two-year grant to be used at three of the six schools in the Alliance pro- gram. It officially began in 2004. The program gives what Lastrapes called "survival skills" to the more inexperienced faculty members. There are now 57 novice teachers and 15 mentor teachers taking part in the project at Sthe three schools. Last year, 65 percent of nov- ice teachers and 95 percent of mentor teachers who participated in the program returned to their respective schools to teach in the 2005- 2006 academic year, Lastrapes said. "We really do believe that the project has contributed in so many positive ways to the educators involved," Lastrapes said. At Miami Carol City Senior High School, the effects of the program are widespread, said Marie Alphonso, an inclusion coach for exceptional education students. "At one time, new teachers were just given the key to a classroom and told to begin, but now we have a support system in place to ease them into the job," she said. Student health insurance now covers new, popular forms of birth control CONTRACEPTIVES, from page 1 Rick Scarborough said his company agreed with the committee's logic. In turn, he proposed the idea to Nationwide Insurance, which approved the increased coverage last week. "It gives students a lot more choices for what methods they might choose to use," Scarborough said. Students can fill up to a two-month prescription of birth control pills at the SHCC. ;. However, the new expansion only allows stu- dents a one-month prescription of the newly cov- ered birth control forms. Student health insurance now covers several birth control options at the UF Student Health Care Center. How the new coverage works: The coverage will allow women to fill up to a two-month prescription of birth control pills at the SHCC or a one-month prescription of the newly-covered forms of birth control. TheRing What's new? NuvaRing What is it? The Ring: a flexible vaginal ring releases hormones for one month TheShot What's new? Depo-Provera What is it? The Shot: a hopnole injection thatlasts for three months " ''; .) The Patch The Morning-After Pill What's new? Ortho Evra What is it? The Patcrra weekly patch delivers hor- mones through the skin What's new? Plan B What is it? The Morning-After Pill: reduces the risk of pregnancy if taken Within 72 hours of.unpro-- tected sex - Jennifer LaBrie / Alligator Staff r ---------- ---- Archer Rd. I GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS | I FREE Multi Vitamin w/S30 purchase I *I Only available at Bllr Plaz location, next to Albertsons. 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Complete an online application at: www.peacecorps.gov More hoice SG Cabinet faces position cuts By LYNDSEY LEWIS Alligator Writer Ilewis@alligator.org During what promises to be a marathon meeting tonight, Student Senate will determine its next officers, swear in newly elected members and revote on whether to cut the size of the Student Government Cabinet. The body will hold two meetings to review this evening's business, the first of which will include all departing senators attending their final Senate session. At that meeting, senators will revote on a controversial measure to trim SG's sprawling cabi- net from 44 directors to 10 secretaries. Cabinets are designed to work with the Gainesville community and create programs for students based on cam- pus issues. The SG Cabinet operates under Student Body Vice President Joyce Medina's supervision. The legislation aiming to downsize the Cabinet, which was authored by Medina and Student Body President Joe Goldberg, has proved controver- sial among senators who believe it may overburden potential secretaries. "I'm upset that none of this was bih"aght up during the [bill's] first reading," Medina said Sunday. During Senate's March 7 meet- ing, the Cabinet bill was delayed by inconsistent voting records. After taking a .final vote on the Cabinet bill tonight, outgoing sena- tors will validate Spring's election re- sults, which were verified by the SG Election Commission before Spring Break. Once the body has confirmed the election, new senators can be sworn in and new Senate officials elected. Four political parties will be rep- resented in the new Senate, but the Swamp and Gator parties will domi- nate that group with about 75 percent of the 90 senators. Candidates for Senate president include Sen. Lauren Mierley, who con- firmed her candidacy Monday night. "I'm totally honored at the oppor- tunity to be able to run," said Mierley, who is vice chairwoman of the Budget & Allocations Committee. Who fills Senate's seats? 28 Gator Party senators (elected Fall 2005) -. .. 26 Swamp Party senators (elected Spring 2006) S 12 Unite Party senators (elected Spring 2006) ," L 5 Impact Party senators (elected Fall 2005) 5 independent senators Newly sworn senators will elect a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences senator at tonight's meeting for a race that ended in a tie. Jennifer LaBrie / Alligator Staff TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 0 ALLIGATOR, 5 Alumni now help UF raise funds ALUMNI, from page 1 where UF personnel sometimes share their depart- ments' needs. "We're the friend-raisers, they're the fund-rais- ers," said Jeff Jonasen, a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and president of the Central Florida Gator Club. Jonasen served as Student Body president of UF and graduated in 1988. He works as a business lawyer in Orlando. He said many of his friendships and business connections were formed during his time at UF, and he became a lifelong member of the Alumni Association to keep those relationships strong. Jonasen saw a significant change in the asso- ciation's policy when it began to collect dues in the mid-1980s. Before that, it was open to alumni, dues-paying Gator Club members and those who had donated to the university. Today, $40 a year will allow anyone, alum or not, to be a member in both the Alumni Association and the Gator Club network. Gator Clubs, which host viewings of Gators sports games and other events, are located throughout Florida and in most metropolitan areas nationally. Gainesville wants UF to reduce student impact in single-family neighborhoods PLAN, from page 1 slim" that UF would incorporate the hous- ing increase in the master plan, but she said Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan thought the team should at least ask. Although UF will not be committing to the city's recommended 5 percent increase, Dixon said there are plans to add at least 800 new units of on-campus housing in the next 10 years. UF has added 623 more units from 2000 to 2004, but because of growing student enrollment it was just enough to maintain the 22 percent. And UF planners have found that housing 22. percent of enrolled students means that "the university experiences neither long wait- ing lists nor high vacancies," according to a housing data and analysis report. Dixon said UF will give Gainesville offi- cials the analysis to back up their decision to keep their housing goal the same. "We feel we've come up with a strategy that-makes sense for us and what we think makes sense for our community," Dixon said. She also said UF must take into account off- campus housing competition before building new units. "We've noted there is a lot of development of student housing in the private sector off- campus, and that is a competition to our on- campus housing," Dixon said. UF planners do not want to build more housing than students demand because the revenue for construction is paid for by student residents, Dixon said. Even if UF does not incorporate the city's housing suggestion, Gainesville officials have been pursuing other solutions to students' bad behavior in single-family neighborhoods. City commissioners have considered strengthening city codes and their enforcement. Gainesville residents can express their opinions regarding UF's master plan at the next public hearing, which will be held in the President's Ballroom in Emerson Alumni Hall on March 29. This will be the last opportunity for the pub- lic to comment before the Board of Trustees, UF's highest governing body, approves the master plan at their meeting March 31. $100 back!1 i $100 back! 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His parents ratted him out to the Afghan police, who found a Bible on him at the time of his arrest. But besides being human tragedy, the story-of Abdul Rahman illustrates that while the Taliban may officially be in exile, real change for the Afghan population may still be a long way away. And perhaps most disturbingly, that may be just what many Afghans want. Far from instantly ushering in a brave new era of freedom and happiness for the Afghan people, the U.S. invasion of 2001 brought about only a limited number of compromises between human rights and religious doctrine in the Afghan legal system. While the rights of minority religions are somewhat more protected than they were under the Taliban, Muslims remain subject to a strict interpretation of Sharia fundamentalist law. That law, codified in the Afghan constitution after consulta- tion with the Afghan public, forbids Muslims from abandon- ing the Islamic faith. Hence the plight of Rahman. We can scarcely expect Rahman to receive even the illu- sion of a fair trial. Judge Alhaj Ansarullah, who will oversee the case, told British newspaper The Times, "In this country we have the perfect constitution; it is Islamic law and it is il- legal to be a Christian and it should be punished." The prosecution seems equally unwilling to reconsider the Rahman case. "He would be forgiven if he changed back, but he said he was a Christian and would always remain one," said prosecutor Abdul Wasi. "We are Muslims and becoming a Christian is against our laws. He must get the death penalty." With logic like that, we don't know how the prosecution could go wrong. Rahman can't even look to Afghanistan's U.S.-backed -president, Hamid Karzai, for help. Though Karzai professes the desire for a more liberal, secular government, his office has said he will not get involved in the case. We have to wonder how the United States could let something like this happen after our takeover. After all, one of the ostensive reasons that we evicted the Taliban, besides their harboring of al-Qaida, was their imposition of Islamic fundamentalism on Afghanistan. To see that fundamental- ism remain in spite of the Taliban's absence is, in a word, disheartening. It also forces us to recognize that human rights may not always be a corollary of democracy. President Bush has long preached that the two are inseparable. But for Abdul Rahman, persecuted for his religion in a lib- erated Afghanistan, that couldn't be farther from the truth. the independent florida alligator Emily Yehle EDITOR Bridget Carey MANAGING EDITOR Tom Durrenberger OPINIONS EDITOR The Alligator encourages comments from readers. Letters to the editor should not exceed 150 words (about one letter-sized page). They must be typed, double-spaced and must include the author's name, classification and phone number. Names will be withheld if the writer shows just cause. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, style and libel. Send letters to letters@alligator.org, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave.. or send them to P.O. Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257.Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 376-4458. Opinions ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/opinions B~FF~~FF~FF~~FF~~F~~ ~J~"~~- L~~~""""SOON" ~"/ dm.Tn~kPfli A4I6A"r NO, TMscR ~A W~ HE M wALL OF NO Civl WAR N IN IRAQ TO1AM) Three years in, Iraq isn't much better W ith the war in Iraq entering its fourth year, things look grimmer than ever. Across the country, mosques lie in ruins. Sunnis and Shiites are killing each other at a clip of about 50 a day. The Kurdish North has seceded in all but name. Worst of all, the fledgling Iraqi government is on track to become a full-blown theocracy. In other words, the administration has botched liter- ally every one of its objectives. Saddam's weapons of mass destruction never materialized. Ditto democracy. As for the issue of human rights, well, you can ask Lynndie England's playthings how that turned out. Now we're just struggling to maintain order, and the new Iraqi army isn't much help. After three years of train- ing, only one battalion is ready for combat. Of course, that hasn't stopped the administration from putting on a good show. Operation Swarmer, last week's air assault on Samarra, was touted as the biggest offensive since "Shock and Awe" in 2003. But, despite the cool name, Swarmer was just a photo op. According to- reporters on the scene, U.S. and Iraqi forces met no resistance, captured no insurgents and didn't even fire a shot in anger. Like the "rescue" of Jessica Lynch from an abandoned hospital, Operation Swarmer was staged from beginning to end. But why? For-one thing, the war is less popular than ever. In a recent poll, only 29 percent approved of President Bush's handling of the situation in Iraq. Republicans are worried, with good reason, that Democrats will ride this discontent to big gains in November. But if the Iraqi troops somehow learned to stand up on their own why, then Bush could declare victory and bring our boys home. And so, the American news- watching public is entertained with a sham offensive against an enemy that isn't there. Granted, the Iraqis looked sharp in their new uniforms. But they're no bet- Jake Ramsey ter trained than they were last year Thus Spake Jake which is to say, not well trained letters@alligator.org at all. I suppose I should be happy. The administration is finally laying the groundwork, however dishonestly, for a withdrawal from Iraq. But I can't shake this nagging feeling of guilt. We invaded a foreign country, disbanded its army and police and watched as looters ransacked its greatest cul- tural treasures. Our army presided over the total collapse of Iraq's economy, its power and water systems, and its civil society. Now the country may break up along religious or eth- nic lines if we don't manage our exit carefully. Showing off a phony Iraqi army, declaring victory and then going home just won't cut it. Call me crazy, but I don't trust this administration to do the right thing. That's why this November I won't vote for any candi- date Democrat or Republican who doesn't propose an explicit timetable for ending the war. Relying on vague, secret conditions for an American withdrawal from Iraq (in other words, winging it) will only prolong the violence. If the administration and its supporters in Congress don't realize that, let's hope a good beating at the polls this November will make them see sense. Jake Ramsey is a history junior. His column appears on Tuesday. The views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator. Kr- '..i1 response Today's question: Has the Bush Monday's question: Should SG administration failed to achieve draft resolutions on issues not its objectives in Iraq? directly affecting students? Vote or post a message at www.alligator.org 34% YES 66% NO 44 TOTAL VOTES '_ L r I 'I I Ir I I TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 E ALLIGATOR, 7 Letters to the Edijto Circumcision deserves its own display I'd like to suggest a display in contrast to the Genocide Awareness Project cam- paign. I had the misfortune of being circum- cised as a child, and I know that the expe- rience was excruciating, humiliating and completely unnecessary. Circumcision is inflicted on millions of baby boys each year as a result of reli- gious bias. Because of the extreme trauma involved in this procedure, I believe it is unethical (and downright unconscionable) to permit the surgery without the patient's fully informed consent. Large displays of this bloody procedure, and the agony on the faces of those babies affected, would illustrate just how violent and unethical circumcision is. E E E which would cry in terror, which would scream with pain, which would be cogni- zant of danger, fear or pain at all? This isn't a rhetorical question. Do you or any metaphysical dogmatists disconnected from reality really believe that? The commitment to the magic mantra "life begins at conception" has impeded research that may prove to alleviate the suffering of millions, all because a zy- gote has been placed in a false dichotomy with a suffering, feeling, crying, thinking, laughing child. Asinine devotion to this spiritual ideol- ogy is not commendable; it's merely a pipe dream that costs real people their basic rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Craig Powers S. Daniel Morgan UF alumnus President, Atheist, Agnostic & Freethinking Student Association 6LS Human life doesn't begin at conception I can only cringe inside as I read the bald assertions that abortion is equiva- lent to genocide, and Marshall Kornegay declaim the worn-out platitude, "An un- born child is no less worthy of life than a - ear-old." Does anyone really believe that? - If you are caught in a burning build- ing with a crying toddler on one side and a zygote in a petri dish on the other, and you only have the opportunity to save one, U.. Melone should show real thankfulness For once, I agree with Matt Melone's "Taking Up Arms" article from Monday. If you see a serviceman or veteran, thank him or her for his or her service. Buy them a beer or an order of cheesy fries. And while you're at it, buy them. the armor for their Humvees. Come to think, get them an order of armored helmets, too. Why not add POW training to that list of must-haves? Our brave men and women deserve the best training and equipment when we ask them to put their health and lives on the line. Tell them we don't agree with Donald Rumsfeld and L. Paul Bremer and their failure to prepare for the occupation. Tell them we think the National Guardsmen's families deserve the same benefits that active-duty families get when the National Guard is asked to fight over- seas for an extended period of time. Finally, thank those brave men and women by ensuring their Veterans Affairs benefits are fully funded and their families will be taken care of. And if Matt really wanted to show his appreciation, he would literally "Take Up Arms" and be thankful in person. If he decides to take up that challenge and put down his Spring Break beach towel and green beer, maybe next time he'll know how to really show his appre- ciation. Ric Carrasquilla UF alumnus Misquote used to further political aims Andrew Bare wrote in his March 8 column, which can only be described as a pro-Israel monologue, that we should re- member the words of Martin Niemoeller. Then he misquoted the man by stating, "First they came for the Jews ... ." I acknowledge that there are numerous versions of this statement, some originat- ing from Niemoeller himself, and other versions stemming from various speakers. The version claimed by the Martin Niemoeller Foundation begins, "First they came for the communists ... ." In almost all other versions, the communists are listed first, usually followed by the Social Democrats and Labor Unionists before "they came for the Jews." There is even a version in the Congressional Record, quoted by Al Gore, which says that after the Jews they came for the Catholics. This variant is consid- ered by historians as unlikely to have any connection to Pastor Niemoeller, yet it persists. Niemoeller's sermons included the handicapped, who were exterminated by the Nazis, supposedly to rid the state of the burden of their care. I agree with Bare when he declares that we should all remember Niemoeller's words. However, since I am not Jewish but I am a Socialist and Labor Unionist, I hope that none will forget that those who shared my social philosophy were, as stated by Niemoeller, the first victims of the Nazis. Shame on Bare for his elevation of the Jews as the principal victims of the Nazis while misquoting Niemoeller to sell his line. Jerry Williamson UFstaff SI collge [rr University Of Florida Wednesday March 22, 2006 6:00 pm Bryan Hall Room 232 Thursday March 23, 2006 6:00 pm Bryan Hall Room 232 Recruiting for Walt Disney World Resort, FL PRESENTATION ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED I PREPARE ONLINE AT disneycollegeprogram.com Scheduling conflict? Visit our Web site for presentation options. 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ALLIGATOR www.alligator.org/class For Rent ) unfurnished 10, ALLIGATOR E TUESDAY, MARCH 21,2006 - l For Rent unfurnished MINUTES FROM UF!!! 3/3's from only $405 per Bdrm 4/4's from only $374 per Bdrm FREE Cable w/ HBO/ SHOWTIME FREE Tanning, 24hr Fitness Center Ask About our Huge 212.5 Townhouses 336-3838 TheLandingsUF.com Convenient Bus Route! 4-26-60-2 Destiny Condos- Brand NEW! 1 BR/1 BA;tile, W/D, dishwasher 122LNW IstAve- Walk to UF! Call for pricing.Campus Realty 692-3800 2-20-20-2 BLOCKS TO UF! 4BR houses from $15001 MO, 3BR houses from $1075/MO, 2BR apts from $495/MO, 1BR apts from $4501MO. Owner operated. See dalyproperties.com or Call Carol 377-3852 3-31-37-2 Village Loft Apts. 1BR Loft apts. 650 & 750 sq. ft. Starting @ $490MO Quiet, wooded setting. FREE monitored alarm system. 6400 SW 20th Ave. Call 332-0720 3-31-30-2 HUGE Townhouses The closet apts. to UF Rent includes: Ethemet, Electric, Cable, Roommate Match, Furniture package. Indiv. leases! 372-3557 VIRTUAL TOURS & PHOTOS www.LiveNearCampus.com 4-26-50-2 Walk to UF and Shands 1BR/1BA $375-$475 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse Washer/Dryer $575 Gore-Rabell Realty 378-1387 www.gore-rabell.com 4-26-44-2 HOUSES $400-9751mo. 1 to 4 bed houses close to campus! Central AC, wood floors, WID hook ups, enclosed porches, see photos @ rentalworkshop.com 870- 0904 or 318-4553 3-23-14-2 705 NW 10th Ave. Spacious home. 8 rooms + 400 sq. ft., screened porch. 3BR/1BA, W/D, short bike to UF. $1230/md +util. No pets. Lease Fall 275-1259. Email ATucker458@aol.com. 3-24-19-2 ***CONVENIENT NW 3BR HOME*** Close to everything. Updated w/new ap- pliances. 1400 sq ft, W/D hk-ups. Quiet. $850/mo. Avail now. 820 NW 29th-PI. Call 214-9270 4-26-40-2 4BR/2BA HOUSE. MUST SEE! Avail 8/1. New tile floors, WID, lawn care. No pets. 1500 sq ft. 3532 NW 7th Ave. $1250/mo. Call 373-1558 or 246-8645 3- 29-20-2 HISTORIC APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN * 2.5 BR upper, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, front and back porches. $750/mo. * Efficiency $450/mo includes utilities. No Dogs. First, last security. 378-3704. 3-31-21-2 NEW LUXURY TOWNHOME 3BR/2.5BA. Pets ok. All new appliances. Central H/A. 15 min to UF. $1400/mo 352- 472-9778 or 305-299-3485 4-3-20-2 AVAILABLE NOW! Nice 2 BR/1 BA apt. Close to UF & convenient to everything. On bus route. $400/mo. Call Richard @ 371-4367. 3-21-10-2 PETS PARADISE No app or pet fee. 2BR, fireplace, privacy fence, W/D hookup. Dog walk. 4501 SW 71 Terr. $475/mo. Call 352-331-2099. Private owner please leave detailed message. 3- 21-10-2 Luxury Townhouses at Greens 2/2.5. Spacious unit in gated community. Golf & Country Club, W/D, alarm, garage. Pet friendly. Rent starts @ $995/mo. Call 352- 359-4438. 3-21-10-2 3BR/2BA home, 3 car garage. 1600sq.ft. 2mi S of UF & Shands, on bus route, SW 23rd & Willisten Rd. Big screen porch. Quiet neigh- borhood. Grad student/prof pref. Smoke-free. $1,400/mo. Avail 4-1 Call 352-284-4394. 3-22-10-2 S For Rent 8 unfurnished SUBLEASE -WINDSOR HALL Female private BR, share bath & kitchenette AMENITIES INCLUDE:POOL, WORKOUT ROOM, FULL KITCHEN 2 BLOCKS FROM UNIVERSITY (561) 373-4940 $513/MO 3-22-8-2 BIKE TO UFI Large luxury unit $825/MO 2BR/2.5BA, swimming pool Peartree Realty Inc. Realtor 352-335-3802 4-5-20-2 HOUSES, DUPLEXES, CONDOS, OR TOWNHOUSES Walk/bike/bus to UF. Neat, clean good quality. Visit www.gatorpads.com for available units or call 281-0733 or 284- 0316. 8-16-58-2 YOU SHOULD LIVE THIS WELL AFTER YOU FINISH SCHOOL!! Brand new 3BR/ 3BA houses 3 blks. North of O'Dome near UF. Top quality throughout with every ame- nity plus location. $2000/mo. 2 Avail. early July. No pets. K&M Properties. 372-1509 3-23-10-2 3BR/1.5BA HOUSE Large fenced backyard with screened porch. W/D. Pets ok. Avail May 1, $900/mo. Call 352-466-7091. 3-23-10-2 5BR/3BA house w/large bedrooms. Located off SW 34th Street within 1 mile of Butler- Plaza. On RTS Route 12. Biking distance to UF. $1995/MO. See www.bellaproperties.net for more. Call 335-5424 3-31-15-2 TOP QUALITY, GREAT LOCATIONS. Upsale 1 and 2BR apts One block to campus on north and east side. Year leases avail. beginning summer or fall. No pets. K&M Properties. 372-1509 3-31-15-2 Luxurious Victoria Station Condo. 2BR/2.5BA, W/D, alarm, internet, bus route every 15 mins. 1 mile from UF. Avail for fall. 352-222-4235. $875/MO. Walking distance to Butler Plaza 4-26-33-2 3bd/1.5ba house. N.W. area. Central AC/HT, ceiling fans. Extra space for den or home of- fice. Carpet and tile. W&D hook ups. Fenced back yard and private drive way. $930 one year or $870 two year lease. Call (352) 375- 6754. No section 8. 3-24-10-2 2bd/2ba house. N.W. area. Up-scale neigh- borhood. Well equipped kitchen. Central Ac/ Ht. Ceiling fans. Screened back porch, W&D. 2 car garage. Fenced back yard. New paint and tile. $890 one year or $850 two years lease. No section 8. Call (352) 375-6754 3-24-10-2 DOWNTOWN GAINESVILLE Union St. Station. 2BR/2BA. Manny 352-317-4408 .3-24-10-2 SAVE $$$, GET MORE! 3BR/2BA for less than $300/person B-ball, Comp lab, Gym, FREE UF parking www.SpanishTrace.org 373-1111 4-26-49-2 SAVE YOUR MONEY at Ventura Apts. Get 1/2 off March rent on our large 2BR apts. W/S/T/P incl. Pet friendly. Open Sat: 10-5. Ventura Apartments. 1902 SW42nd Way. 352-376-5065 3-31-14-2 1105 NW 14th Ave. Avail. May 10. 3BR/ 2BA. 2000 sq. ft. 1 mi from UF. $1200/mo. Andree Realty. 352-375-2900 4-10-20-2 S* GREAT HOUSES FOR FALL * Close to UF. Fenced yards Email: SBR@JacksonLLC.com 1614 NW 21st Avenue 3/2 $1000 1206 NW 36th St. 4/2 $1365 3700 NW 12th Ave 4/2 $1260 3700 NW 21st PI 3/2 $975 2006 NW 35th St 4/2 $1365 520 NW 52nd Terr 3/2 $975 600 NW 54th Terr 3/2 $1155 4430 NW 16th PI 3/2 $1485 4-11-20-2 COUNTRYSIDE APTS 4BR/4BA, 3 rooms available $420/mo/ea wall utils incl. Common areas fum. Pool, spa, ball, on great bus rates (9&35). Call Dan for details 352-328-1574 3-28-10-2 For Rent unfurnished **10 BLOCKS TO UF** Quaint 1BR/1BA apts in historic Victorian house. Hig ceilings, wood floors, ceiling fans, AD/Ht. $475/mo avail Aug 1st. 225 SW 3rd Ave. Some pets ok. 376-2184 4-4-15-2 Large house 4BR/2BA Newly renovated, large yard Off of Main St., 10 min from University $1,050.00/MO Pet fee, $500.00 security 219-6478 3-22-5-2 3 BLKS FROM TIGERT HALL 2BR/1BA apt, cent A/C, new paint, $630/mo. Upstairs/ hd wood floors. $610/mo downstairs/carpet. Incl. water, sewer, trash, pest cont. Laundry on site. No pets,. Avail.8/1/06 352-316-4474 3-28-8-2 3BR/2BA 1700 sq ft house for rent. Wood floors, screen porch, jacuzzi, W/D. 1 mi south of campus. Avail 8/1. $1300/mo. Call 352-258-9116 4-13-20-2 410 NW 26th St. Walk/bike to UF. Near law school. 3BR/2BA house. No smoking. Small pet ok w/deposit. 1st/last mo rent w/damage deposit. W/D. $1200/mo. Call 371-0601 3- 24-5-2 House for rent. 3BR/1BA. 6 acres. Horses and pets allowed. $1200/mo. 10 min from interstate and 15 min from UF. 352-494- 5356 3-24-5-2 15 R For Rent unfurnished Wanted: Quiet, reasonable mellow person for clean, private studio. Full kitchen, bath, tile floors, smoke-free, veg/vegan pref. $500/ mo, incl util. Call 352-337-2723. 3-24-5-2 Tired of roommates? Studio apt. for rent. 1.5 miles from UF and Shands. $450/mo. Call Janet 871-5928 3-27-5-2 R Subleases Spacious 1BR/BA in a 4BR/BA. Aptartment in The Landings on SW 13th ST. $360/mo plus utils. Call Scott at 352-514-4356. Avail. immediately. 3-30-51-3 $300-$325/mo. Super close to campus + on bus route. Walk-in closets, central heat & air, washer & dryer, very nice & great deal 870-0904 or 318-4553 3-23-14-3 Summer sublease for female. Pvt bath, furn. Campus Club $375/mo Ethernet, full ameni- ties. Sand volleyball, pool, gym. Call Lauren 954-593-7448 3-27-20-3 2 BLKS FROM LAW SCHOOL. May July. 1BR in 3BR house $300/mo + util., female preferred. Furnished. Call 352- 283-1493. 3-24-13-3 You need it. We offer the opportunity to get it. ao- obe i 1h Ad Deat n for: 0 s tudnt f6(.:o..r 0 o S Io Recent Alligator Advertising Department Alumni are now employed at prestigious com- panies throughout the United States, including: USA Today, Miami Herald, Orlando Senti- nel, ESPN, and agencies such as 8th & Means, BBDO. Must be enrolled in Summer 2006 courses ' a l Subleases 15% below market rental rate! 1BR/1BA apartment in Oxford Manor, May 1- July 30, $549/MO. Furnishing available. One mile from campus. Call Onil 352-871-6004 3-21-9-3 Summer sublease @ Countryside. Avail 5/4/06 1BR/1BA $375/MO All utils. included.. Fully furnished apt. on bus route Call Richard @ 305-216-4555 3-24-12-3 1BR/BA avail, in 4BR apt. Campus Club. Individual lease, Furnished, priv/BA, $400- includes EVERYTHING. Avail. starting May. Contact Alicia 352-246-3302. 4-6-20-3 New site offers solution for subleasers: a marketplace to match leasers with tenants! Only national service of its kind. No mat- ter the need, you can find it here! Free to register! Visit: www.SubleaseAuction.com 4-6-20-3 AUG PAID. University Commons. 1BR in 4BR/2BA. Walk to UF. Gym, pool, spa $390/ mo incl. everything. Aug thru July or Aug to May. Call 386-965-1406 3-23-10-3 Fall Spring Sublease 2BR/1.5BA townhome on SW 13th Close to UF, on bus route 13, $699/MO utilities . Call Emma (904) 887-6118 3-31-15-3 ---- I -- ~-~ a~p--~ ~ -~-- I TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 20060 ALLIGATOR, 11 I Subleases FIRST MONTH FREE. University Commons. 1BR in 2BR. Poolside Balony. Bus route to campus. Available now thru August 5. Call Tyler at 317-873-3259 or 317-840-6485. 3-24-10-3 STEPS FROM CAMPUS! 1BR/1BA Sublease Available ASAP $479/mo includes some utilities Call Lara 850-426-1986 3-21-5-3 1BR/1BA in 2BR/2BA Treehouse Village condo. W/D, DW, ceiling fans, pets welcome. On bus rt. $310/mo + $200 dep. Avail March 11th thru Aug. Call 352-682-6504 3-21-5-3 **SUMMER DEALe* 1BR/1BA in big house, lots of space. Furnished, cable, porch, W/D,'etc. $225/mo OBO. 352-514-4265. 14th Ave/10th St. NW. 3-22-5-3 1BR apt. Availalbe at Campus Club. Furnished. All utilities included, cable and ethernet. One female needed May to Aug. $385/month. Call. 941-662-1983, Kim. 3- 24-5-3 Walk'to UF! 1 BR/1BA available in 4BR/4BA house. Fullly furnished w/washer & dryer. 1915 NW 5th Ave. Rent May to August. Call 904-669-5321 3-24-5-3 Summer Sublease 1BR/1Ba in 4BR/4BA at Countryside. $300/mo utils incl (inernet, cable). W/D in apt. Call 904-705-1689 3- 24-5-3 1BR in 2BR/2BA townhouse for sublease. W/ D available. 20, 21 bus passing by. walking distance to supermarket and UF gym located in 3640 SW 20th Ave. Ask for $300 + 1/2 util. Free deposit. Call 352-262-6912 after 5pm. 3-24-5-3 LEXINGTON CROSSING Bedroom w/ own bathroom May-June-July $350/month utilities, phone, internet, util. included email jmramsey@ufl.edu 3-24-5-3 Campus Lodge. 3BR/3BA 3rd fl, furnished, utilities, cable. Ethernet, tanning bed incl., no dep. $480/mo. Lease ends Aug. 6 Keith 352-262-6634 4-3-10-3 Countryside at the University F. 1BR/1BA, $425/mo incl. utilities, cable & internet. Available now. 352-377-1283 or 561-575-3821 4-3-10-3 UJ Subleases Sublease at Windsor Terrace 1BR/1BA $405/mo Very clean, great patio. Avail immed. Lease ends July. Call Ashley 336- 6580 3-27-5-3 MALE @ OXFORD MANOR. I BR/1BA IN 3BR/3BA. FURNISHED, STARTING MAY THROUGH AUGUST 7, $450/MO. GREAT AMENITIES. CALL ALEX 786-897-6965 3-27-5-3 * Roommates Roommate Matching HERE Oxford Manor 377-2777 The Landings 336-3838 The Laurels 335-4455 Cobblestone 377-2801 Hidden Lake 374-3866 4-26-72-4 Female roommate for one/two female UF students. Quiet. Responsible. 60 second walk to UF. Old house charm with all.ameni- ties. Avail Now. $400 up. 352-538-2181.Lv message. Private Owner 4-26-72-4 Need roommates for my huge home! Choose master BR or reg. room. Fun home w/ W/D, bar, hi-spd, cable, big porch! Near UF, 2 bus rts. -$400+ utils: 335-4533 davem@ufl.edu 3-29-50-4 ENJOY A ROMANTIC OLD HOUSE near library downtown. $285-$360/rm + utilities. Free internet access. Short term. No pets. No smoking. 378-1304 3-24-35-4 Female roommate wanted 2BR/2.5BA $465 +1/2 util./mo Cable/phone/HS int., AC, alarm, DW, W/D, parking, pool, gym, bus stop, near campus. Non-smoking 407-782-2105 4- 6-36-4 Female roommate wanted in 3/3 in rockwood Villas. $500/MO Available now! Call Jen 954-295-9211 4-26-48-4 $300-$325/mo. Super close to campus + on bus route. Walk-in closets, central heat & air, washer & dryer, very nice & great deal 870-0904 or 318-4553 3-23-14-4 **ROOMMATES NEEDED ASAP** To share w/grad student. 3BR/2BA new townhome. Bus to UF, pool, gym, volleyball, tennis courts, gated $350/mo + util. Call 727-729-1561 or celtic67@ufl.edu 3-27-20-4 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" * 0 "wem -W4*4 --qu 4o 4. - "D 411111 ) E l Roommates "FEMALE ROOMMATE SEEKING SAME ASAP- Private Bed/Bath in a 2BR/2BA apt. Fully furnished in Unversity Commons West. Avail. now through August $375.00/ mo. 352-258-1184. 3-21-10-4 Avail now, $405/mo, pvt bed/bath, office w/ hi-spd internet, spacious, extra storage, near campus & downtown, pet-friendly, call: 352- 281-5281 or 352-494-8098 3-24-12-4 NS quiet grad female for next year. 2Bed/2.5 Bath & office townhouse near campus on RTS 9 & 35. $423 & 1/2 util. Pets ok. Call Marisa (352)359-6161. 3-24-11-4 Avail immediately. BR in spacious 3BR/2BA house. Directly on Bus Route 12. W/D, dishwasher, lawn and pest control included in rent. HUGE fenced in yard. No sec. de- posit. Please call 352-871-6922 if interested 3-24-10-4 1BR/1BA in 3BR/3BA The Polos. $270/MO +1/3 utilities. Call Terry @ 352-262- 7778. Available March 25th 3-31-12-4 Need 2 females for huge 4BR house to share w/2 sisters. Be quiet & clean. PooVfenced yard. 2 bus rt. $450 + util. Great 4 grad stu- dents 1.5 mi to UF law. Flex lease/move-in. Please call Vanessa 870-1118. 3-23-5-4 FEMALE ROOMMATES WANTED. Fully furn. new home. Close to UF, bus stops nearby, huge pool & backyard. Wireless in- ternet, HBO cable, sec. aim, util. incl. $500/ mo. Jacqueline 395-7462 or 941-780-3526 4-26-22-4 a l Real Estate Quad-, Tri-, or Duplex w/pvt parking, extra land, 60 sec walk to UF. Exc cond. House 3/4BR, 2BA, wd firs, covered prch, concrete patio, garage/work-shop. Pvt Owner. 352- 538-2181 Iv mssg_4-26-72-5 NEW PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING CONDOS NEAR UF AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Visit www.mattpricerealtor.com or call Today Matt Price 352-281-3551 Campus Realty 3-31-97-5 *NEW JACKSON SQUARE* Spectacular university views. Walk to UF & the stadium. Classic New Orleans appeal with state-of-the-art luxury. Reserve today. 52 units available. Starting in mid-200's. Call Eric Wild 870-9453 4-26-72-5 Great homes close to UF STOP Renting. Buy now. FREE LIST OF HOMES www.Homes-Near-UF.com Campus Realty Group 4-26-72-5 Hot Student Condos Near UF Save Thousands When You Buy Now FREE LIST OF UF CONDOS www.Condos-Near-UF.com Campus Realty Group 4-26-52-5 2 4BR/4BA's FOR SALE BY OWNER. Countryside and University Terrace. Near pool. Great-location. On bus line. 2 miles from campus 407-620-1555 4-26-45-5 2BR/2BA CONDO in beautiful Treehouse Village. Less than 2 mi from campus. Will sell furnished. $115,900. Call Scott Hancock, Campus Realty for more info. 352-359-1678 3-29-20-5 CUTE & CONVENIENT 2BR/1BA cracker. Wood floors, high ceilings, near downtown & UF. Open kitchen, large screened porch, new A/C with full price offer. $115k. Mitchell Realty Call Grant Cooper 214-9270. 4-26- 50-5 4BR/4BA CONDO. University Terrace West. SW 20th St. $189,000. Fully furnished, leased through July. Call 352-586-6468. 3-21-10-5 2BR/2.5BA Foxmoor townhouse Behind UF Hilton off of SW 34th St. See fsboingainesville.com/60228 for more info $129,900 Call 352-494-9987 3-21-9-5 ) Real Estate Furnishings Bike to UF Only $268,000 New construction, near campus 3BR/2BA 1701 sq ft. 2 car garage. Peartree Realty, Inc. Realtor (352)335-3802 4-5-20-5 LOOKING TO BUY A CONDO? Do your homework; check out: www.CollegeCondominiums.com. One stop shop with direct links to sites. Fast, Free, & Easy. LOOK HERE FIRST. 4-26-34-5 2BR/1 BA condo located close to UF, Shands, and VA. A must see starting at $89,000. Two different complexes to choose from. Call Kenny Gibbs with Campus Realty at 352- 494-0012 4-10-20-5 Many homes and condominiums near UF available. Please call Kenny Gibbs with Campus Realty at 352-494-0012. 4-10-20-5 Great 4BR/3BA home with in-law suite just off NW 34th St. A must sei'at only $229, 900. Call Kenny Gibbs with Campus Realty at 352-494-0012 4-10-20-5 Nice 3BR/2BA home close to UF and Shands just off of Williston Rd. in SW Gainesville. A great neighborhood for only $215,000. Call Kenny Gibbs with Campus Realty at 352- 494-0012 4-10-20-5 2BR/2BA condo in Treehouse Village, 111 SE 16th Ave, close to UF, new carpet, furnished, very well maintained, 874 sq ft, $114,900. Call Nirav Patel 561-506-4155 or 271-7055 4-3-15-5 JUST WHAT YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. 4BR/3BA, 1500 sq ft home only 10 min to UF. Priced @ $182,00'0. Count On Compean for ALL your real estate needs. ERA Trend Realty 352-745-6118 4-11-20-5 ENJOY DOWNTOWN LIVING Adorable corner 2br/1ba condo 4 blks E of Hipp 5 min to UF 923 sq ft, gorgeous Italian tile through- out. $94,900. Liberty Phoenix, Prudential Preferred Properties of Gville 224-1243 3-23-5-5 INCREDIBLE LOCATION! Summit House Condos, newly renovate 1 and 2 BR units starting at $99,900 (as-in at $86,900). Steps away from Shands, VA, Dental, Vet. Med, Health Sci., etc. & heart of UF. $3,000 Closing Cost Credit w/ Preferred Lenders. Call Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors at 352-372-5375 or at onsite office 352-376- 2410. 4-26-28-5 Magnolia Place: 1,2 & 3 bedroom luxury townhomes. Within a gated community in the heart of NW Gainesville. Bordered by wild wetlands and nature preserve. Variety of floor plans and sizes available priced from $149,700 to the low $200,000's. Seller pays $8000 in Closing Costs, Upgrades and Bonuses! Contact Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors at 352-372-5375 or at onsite office 352-377-4977. 4-26-28-5 * Furnishings BED-Queen, orthopedic, extra thick, pillow- top, mattress & box. Name brand, new, still in plastic. Sacrifice $110. Call 352-372-7490 will deliver. 4-26-72-6 BED FULL SIZE ORTHOPEDIC Pillow-top mattress & box. New, unused, still in plastic w/warranty. Can deliver. Sacrifice $75. Call 352-377-9846 4-26-72-6 MICROFIBER SOFA & LOVESEAT Brand new still packaged w/warranty. Must sell. Can deliver. Retail $2300. Sacrifice $550 352-372-7490 4-26-72-6 BED King Pillowtop mattress & box springs. Orthopedic rated. Name brand, new, never been used, in plastic with warranty. Sell $170. Call 352-372-8588 Can deliver. 4- 26-72-6 CHERRY SLEIGH BED solid with Pillowtop Mattress & Box. All new still boxed. Cost $1500, sacrifice $550 352-333-7516 Sofa $175 Brand new in pkg 333-7516 4-26-72-6 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 4-26-72-6 SOFA & LOVESEAT 100% Italian leather. Brand new in plastic w/warranty. Retail $2650. Sacrifice $750. Call 352-377-9846 4-26-72-6 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 4-26- 72-6 FUTON Solid oak mission-style frame w/ mattress. New, in box. $140 332-9899 DINETTE SET 5pc $85 Brand new in box. Never used. 352-377-9846 4-26-72-6 Beds, Futons, Furniture, King Sealy sets $299; new sofas for $299; oak futons $169; sofa & loveseat $399; dinettes, desks, all on sale *New Location* 140 NW 6th St Morrells Furniture Outlet. 352-378-3400 4-26-72-6 BRAND NEW FURNITURE ****Shop On-lines*ee Mattress Sets $169 5pc. Bedroom Sets $495 And Much More! Delivered to your door! www.gowfb.com Check it out! Or call (352) 376-1600 4-26-72-6 Bed All New Queen orthopedic pillow-top mattress & box set. Still in plastic with war- ranty. Can Deliver. $130 (352) 264-9799 4-26-72-6 Bed $100 All New Full size orthopedic mat- tress set. Brand new, still in plastic, w/ war- ranty. Can Deliver.352-376-1600 4-26-72-6 BEDROOM SET $395 BRAND NEW! Still in boxes! HB, 2NS, Dresser, Mirror...chest avail. Must see to appreciate! Can Deliver 352-264-9799 4-26-72-6 Dinette Set $125 Brand New 5 pc set in box, never used! Can Deliver 494-0333 Sofa $225 BRAND NEW! MICROFIBERI Still in package! Will sell with loveseat $395 for set! Can Del. 376-1600 FUTON-$80- BRAND NEW Futon mattress, still in package! Sold with oak Futon, both for $160. Can Deliver 352-494-0333 4- 26-72-6 Pool Table Gorgeous 8' All wood table. Leather pockets, Italian 1" slate, carved legs. Br. New still in crate. Cost $4,500. Sell $1,350. Can Deliver. 264-9799 4-26-72-6 Hot Tub/Spa $1795.00 Brand New Loaded! Waterfall, LED lights, cup-holders, 110v en- ergy efficient with warranty. Free Delivery. 264-9799 4-26-72-6 **BEDS -ALL BRAND NEW** "Full $80 Queen $100 King $170** Orthopedic pillow-top sets. Brand name matching sets not used or refurbished. Still in plastic, direct from factory! 352-333-7516. 4-26-72-6 BED- QUEEN New orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress and boxspring set. Brand name, brand new, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $100 352-377-984"6.4-26-72-6 Bed-All New King! 3pc Orthopedic pillowtop mattress set. Brand NEW, still in plastic with warranty. Can deliver. $170 352-333-7516. 4-26-72-6 Classifieds... Continued on next page. - a m mr 12, ALLIGATOR TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 5 l Furnishings Bedroom- Set- $300 BRAND NEW. Still in boxes! 6 pieces include: Headboard, 2 Nightstands, Dresser, Mirror, Chest. Must sell, can deliver. 352-377-9846. 4-26-72-6 FUTON $60 Solid Oak Mission Style. With plush mattress $140. All brand NEW still in box. Can deliver. 352-333-7516 4-26-72-6 Pool Table Gorgeous 8" All -wood table. Leather pockets, Italian 1" slate, carved legs. Brand new still in crate. MUST SELL Retail $5500. Sell $950. Can deliver 352-377-9846 4-26-72-6 Hot Tub/Spa $1295 Brand New Loaded! Waterfall, LED lights, cupholders, 110-v energy efficient with warranty. Free delivery, MUST SELL 352-372-8588 4-26-72-6 Bed-FULL size pillowtop mattress & box. New in plastic, warr. Can del. $80 317-4031 Sofa $185 Brand new! Love seat $150 still in pkg. Can del 352-333-7516 4-26-72-6 FUTONS BEDS FURNITURE LOW PRICES & LARGE SELECTION Dumas Discount 371-4422 1201 E. Univ. Av. New Used 0 Buy Sell 4-26-72-6 BED SETS CLOSEOUTS Sealed in plastic Twin sets $89. Full sets $129. Queen sets $149. King sets $189. 352- 376-0953 or 352-378-6005 4-26-63-6 MEMORY FOAM- Same as Temperpedic Save 50% & more. Other closeouts. Twin sets $89. Full sets $129. Queen sets $149. King sets $189. Student discounts apply. 4370 SW 20th Ave. 376-0953 We Deliver! 4-26-63-6 *Beds *Full mattress & boxspring sets $49 Queen sets $89 *Single sets$39 *King sets $99. from estate sale. 376-0939/378- 6005 Call-A-Mattress 4370 SW 20th Ave. 4-26-63-6 Sideby Refrigerator $550, Roper Refrig. $225. Dishwasher $75, Oven Range like new $225. Washer/Dryer set $200. Call 225- 4620 or 284-1537. 3-28-15-6 LIVING ROOM GROUP Large pine-finish, tv unit, coffee table w/glass ;iserts & side table. $99 for all. Call 373- 8114. 3-21-5-6 Dining room table & 4 chairs $85, window AC 6000BTU $60, large dresser w/mirror. nice. $90, lawnmower $50, 500 LP records $90, portable sewing machine $45. Call 335-5326 3-23-3-6 1 Computers m 4-26-68-7 GATORNERD.COM -Computer/ laptop repair -Virus, spyware, hardware -Fix it for $44!! -Home/ dorm 352-219-2980 4-26-68-7 115A+D3(nputEr [Ele WA' wt Hoaft a /a! 8-16-89-7 Computer Help Fast A+ Computer Geek House/Dorm 59 min response. No waiting/ unplugging/hassels. $30 Gator discount w/ ID. Certified MCSE Technicians. 333-8404. www.AComputerGeek.com 8-16-89-7 "COMPUTER & LAPTOP REPAIRS" Network specialists We buy computers and laptops Working and Non-working 378-4009, 607 NW 13th Street 4-26-56-7 Save $$ with coupons from the Alligator. a |l Electronics 11 Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the Alligator Classifieds; 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 For Sale . PARKING: Private,.Secure, Guaranteed. 60 sec to UF. Reserve now! Reasonable rates. 352-538- 2181. Can leave mssg. 4-26-72-10 I Motorcycles, Mopedsj ** SCOOTERS ** -RPM MOTORCYCLES INC SALES, SERVICE, PARTS Many Brands Available 518 SE 2nd St. www.RPMmotorcycles.com 377-6974 4-26-72-11 Swamp Cycles 534 SW 4th Ave. Largest Selection of E-bikes, Scooters, Accessories and more!! Best Prices and Customer Service!! www.swampcycles.com 4-26-72-11 ***SOLANO CYCLE*** Scooters from $699. Largest selection KYMCO, Vento, Hyosung, Keen & many others. Financing avail. 3550 SW 34th St. 338-8450 solanocycle.com 4-26-72-11 *NEW SCOOTERS 4 LESS* Owned by Gator grads. 1901 NW 67 PI 352-336-1271 www.newscooters4less.com Best prices in Gainesville. Will beat all Gville competitor's prices on similar models. 4- 26-72-11 ***GatorMoto*** Our new state of the art facility is now open! We will repair any brand of scooter and we have some of the cheapest labor rates around! Pick up/dropoff available. 6921 NW 22nd St. 376-6275 4-26-35-11 2004 SUZUKI GSXR 600 Blue/white, 3500 mi, Yoshi exhaust, impec- cably kept, none nicer. $6500. Call 813-362- 1040, 813-361-9040 3-28-10-11 1998 KAWASAKI NINJA 500CC 11,000 miles, red, female owned. Great cond. Call 941-662-1983 ask for Kim. $1800/ OBO 3-24-5-11 SCOOTER 50cc 2005 Madami Puma 80 mpg, 4 cycle. 45-50mph. To highest offer. Call 561-635-3873 3-21- 3-11 5ElT Autos D *FAST CASH PAID FOR ANY CAROL *Running or not!* *NEED HONDA, TOYOTA, PICKUPS *Over 10 yr svc to UF students OCall Don @ 215-7987 4-26-72-12 CARS -CARS Buy*SellTrade Clean BMW, Volvo, Mercedes Toyota, Honda, Nissan cars 3432 N Main St. www.carrsmith.com CARRSMITH AUTO SALES 373-1150 4-26-72-12 Ar*QUICK CASH** For CARS, TRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES Buy, Sell or Trade 1992 & up only Call Ray 352-284-8619 4-26-72-12 OVER 50 IMPORTS UNDER $10,000 SELECT MOTOR CAR THE YELLOW BUILDING 2715 N MAIN 377-1616 www.selectmotorcar.us 4-26-72-12 Autos $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! HONDAS, CHEVYS, TOYOTAS, ETC. For listings 800-749-8116 ext 4622 4-26- 72-12 Sun City Auto No Credit Check "O" Down & Up www.suncityautosales.com 338-1999 3-31- 53-12 Sun City Auto Bring W-2 File Here Drive TODAY www.suncityautosales.com 338-1999 3-31- 53-12 BEST CARS LOWEST PRICES WE BUY CARS www.39thaveimports.com 4-26-70-12 SUN CITY AUTO Test drive any vehicle and *GETA 3 DAY, 2 NIGHT VACATION* Ask for details 338-1999 4-26-62-12 97 BUICK RIVIERA Fully loaded w/CD player, heated seats, lot of other extras. Only 57k miles, Mechanically sound & runs great. $6250. PLease call 386-418-4239 3-22-6-12 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINI VAN 2002 V-6 3.3 multifuel, 7 seats, cruise, airbags, 85k miles. Excellent condition$7500 (negotiable). Call 395-1382 3-22-5-12 * Wanted THEAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NEEDS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS Transport patients to/from treatments Must have valid driver's license, safe driving record & attend training session. Call 352-376-6866 ext 114 for more info. Gardening Companion, wanted for blind lady on Saturday mornings would need transpor- tation to go to Angel Gardens hopefully living in the Tower Road area. Call 352-219-6948 3-24-44-13 On going volunteer needed: Blind lady need trans on Sundays only to Mass @ Queen of Peace Catholic,Church or St. Augustine Catholic Church. For more info. call 219-6948 I live in the Tower Rd. area 3-24-44-13 LOCAL ARTIST NEEDS: * Gold Diamonds Gems Class Rings * ETC Top Cash $$$ or Trade * OZZIE'S FINE JEWELRY 373-9243. 4-26- 57-13 6 vs. 6 Soccer attention all Soccer Playing Women- Join the Women's 6 vs. 6 soccer league. Games are played weekday eve- nings. Fee $25 for city residents, $38 for non- city. For more info: 393-8753 3-22-10-13 S Help Wanted This newspaper assumes no responsibil- ity for injury or loss arising from contacts made through advertising. We suggest that any reader who responds to advertising use caution and investigate the sincerity of the advertiser before giving out personal infor- mation or arranging meetings LIKE TO WORK WITH LUXURY CARS? Bright? Enthusiastic? Like people? Must be over 22, stable work history, clean driving re- cord, drug-free, pers ref. www.carrsmith.com for details. 4-26-72-14 Animal Care Tech looking for hard working person to work w/ reptiles & rodents. Will train, PT to start with more hrs possible. Start at $6.50/hr. Flex hrs. Please call 495-9024 between 9-4 M-F. 4-26-72-14 CNA CLASS: Learn @ your own time and pace. Everything you need to be a CNA and pass the state exam is on VCR tape. 95% pass the state exam the 1st time! $250. Call 800-566-4913 Hrs: 12N to 5PM 4-26-72-14 Phone survey interviewers wanted. Start work today! No sales, opinion research only! Flexible Schedule! Perceptive Market Research 336-6760 ex 4081 Call now! 4- 26-72-14 S Help Wanted 3 Students in Accounting, Aviation, Business/ Sales and IT needed for various positions. Flexible schedules and competitive pay. Join our team! Learn more at www.gleim.coml employment 4-26-72-14 $$ STUDENTS GET CASH $$ For gently used brand name Clothing/accessories & furniture $Cash on the Spot$ SANDY'S No appt necessary! 2906 NW 13th St 372-1226 4- 26-72-14 BARTENDING $250 A DAY POTENTIAL No experience necessary, training provided. 800-965-6520 ext 138 4-26-72-14 SSECRET SHOPPERS Needed for evaluations of Local Stores, Restaurants and Theaters Flexible Hours, E-mail required Call 1-800-585-9024 ext 6254 4-26-72-14 EARN $60 THIS WEEK! Donate Plasma & Save a Life $$$$$$$$$$$$ Best part-time job you'll ever have. NEW DONORS Bring this Ad and Earn an Extra $5 on Your 2nd Donation. DCI Biologicals 150 NW 6th St. 352-378-9204 4-26-72-14 GATORSNEEDJOBS.COM We need Paid Survey Takers in Gainesville. 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys. 4-26-72-14 Telephone Interviewing NO SALES $7.50/hr ($8-Bi-lingual) + BONUS Apply @ UF Survey Research Center M-F 9am-9pm 408 W University Ave. Suite 106, Tel. 392-2908 x105 Must work eve/wknd 4-26-72-14 GATOR DOMINOS. $10- 15/Hour DRIVERS $6.15 $7.15/Hour INSIDERS $35K-$50K/year MANAGERS Apply online at www.gatordominos.com Or at any of the 6 locations. 4-26-72-14 GatorHospitalityJobs.com Apply online to restaurants, hotels & clubs in the Gainesville area. We need servers, cooks, drivers and more. 3-31- 55-14 GATOR DOMINO'S is now hiring delivery ex- perts & outgoing, friendly customer svc rep- resentatives. Apply online or at our Jonesville location at 14300 W. Newberry Rd. No exp necessary. Will train the right people! 4-26-72-14 $100 EACH NIGHT Guaranteed 13th St. Domino's now hiring 10 drivers. Closing drivers earn $100 to $125 each night. Apply @ 3311 W.University. 377-4992. 4-26-72-14 * .Help Wanted Summer Jobs *$2100 OCo-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 5-July22 Please contact Krys Ragland at 1-800-523-1673 ext 251 or 352-669-9443 ext 251 4-26-72-14 DRIVER OPPORTUNITY Earn between $12-$20/hr! Gatorfood.com. Great Opportuntiy. For info contact Jason 379-3663 4-13-64-14 MARIO & LUIGI'S PIZZA Now hiring Flyer Distributors $7.50/hr, Drivers $10- 12/hr, Pizzamakers $7/hr Apply at 3458 W. University Ave. Call 376-6433 or 871-3368 4-26-72-14 Call center needs experienced telephone agents for all shifts 24 hours 1830 NE 2nd St. Apply in person M-F 9am-4pm 4-26-71-14 Wanted: Gators, Almost Gators, Ex-Gators, Wannabe Gators & Even NeverWannabeGators For Part Time Inside Sales at Infinite Energy. Salary and Commission. Flexible daytime hours. Call Brad at 331-8837, ext 3125 between 5pm and 7pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays, or send resume to wehavejobs@infiniteenergy.com Immediate need. Earn money for the beach this summer. EOE/AAIMFDV 2-28-22-14 FREELANCE ONLINE TUTORS WANTED Work from the convenience of your loca- tion. Brainfuse is provider of supplemental services to US students grade 3-12. Send resumes to jobs@brainfuse.com *Bilingual preferred. 4-26-56-14 PARADIGM ANear ewkte yoU wanm ta he Leasing Consultant, PT Sales & customer service exp. Flexible hours, Great pay Growing & Dynamic Co. Career Advancement! EOE, DFWP 352-375-2152 X301 email: employment@teamparadigm.com www.teamparadigm.com 4-26-55-14 400 counselors & instuctors needed! Co-ed summer camps in Poconos, PA. Top salary, travel paid, best staff. Apply @ www.lohikan.com or call 1-800-488-4321 4-26-55-14 SUMMER COUNSELORS YMCA CAMP MCCONNELL is looking for male/female counselors for coed, over-ngiht summer camp. Must live on-site. Salary + room and board. Call 352-466-3587 3-16- 15-14 Increase your income immediately!!! Go to www.thepeoplesvitamin.com. 100% Risk Free; No Gimmicks!!! 3-21-20-14 "Copyrighted Material 2 Syndicated Content *w Available from Commercial News Providers" . 0 a1 * 0 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 0 ALLIGATOR, 13 * 1 Help Wanted Window Blind Installer PT, flexible hours, exp. helpful, pay $7-10/hr. Call 339-4600. 3-21-20-14 $10HR OFFICE ASSISTANT Order processing, MS Office 4001 Newberry Rd., E4, G'ville. Email: info@jacksonllc.com. 3-21-20-14 GRANITE FABRICATOR/ INSTALLER Jackson Industries Stoneworks 4001 Newberry Rd., E4, G'ville Email: infor@jacksonllc.com 3-21-20-14 Computer' Programmer Needed: Fulltime, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Design, develop, test software for dental industry. Must be famil- iar with dental terms, tooth *forms & gums. Reqs: Master degree, 30 months exp., good English skills, C++ MFC. Send resume to resume@floridaprobe.com. 3-28-25-14 HALF-TIME POSITION AT GAINESVILLE BASED WOMEN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH COMPANY. Grad Student or Major in EE, Biomed, ME Graphic Arts Tech, Or CISE. Fax 1 page Resume to Mary at 375-6111. 3-23-20-14 MOVIE EXTRAS, ACTORS, MODELS! Make $75-$250/day, All ages and faces wanted! No exp. Required, FT/PT! 800-851-6131 3-24-20-14 COUNSELORS Camp Wekiza, Wekiza Springs State Park, Apopka, FL Residential Environmental Summer Camp. Orientation 6/6-9. Boys' camp 6/10-24. Girls' camp 6/24- 7/22. Contact mj.meherg@worldnet.att.net 4-26-41-14 UPBEAT, OUTGOING HOSTESS to invite & greet guests at Jewell's. 4 positions avail, $7/hr ALSO BARTENDERS & WAITRESSES. Apply in person M-F, 2- 5pm, 108 S. Main St. 4-14-30-14 * Help Wanted PINCH-A-PENNEY Customer Service Sales Stock. Apply in Person 7100 W. University Ave. or 5010 NW 34th St 4-4-20-14 $ DANCERS $ Apply in person only Thur. thru Sat. 8:30 PM, 2212 SW 13th St. TRADERS. 4-4-20-14 Tri-County Pet and Bird Hospital vet tech. position avail. for spring and summer or more. Great Pre-Vet Job. Call 318-1247 Apply in person. 3-27-14-14 Brand Protection Agency Internet Researchers needed for our Gainesville office. Pay starts at 8.00/hr. Exp. in MS Office, and Internet. FT 9AM-6PM (M-F) PT Negotiable. Resumes@NetEnforcers.com 4-4-20-14 NCF YMCA The YMCA is looking for fun, dynamic, and dedicated employees for a variety of posi- tions and locations. Flexible hours, fun atmo- sphere. Staff is needed for spring and sum- mer semester. Positions available include: * Child Watch Attendants (AM/PM shifts) * After School Counselors (Gainesville, Lake City, Starke, Putnam) * Bus Drivers * Weekend Activities Staff * Front Dest Attendants * Lifeguard/Swim Insturctors * Summer Camp Counselors (all locations) * Maintenance Attendant (PT/Poe Springs) * Gatekeeper Attendant (Poe Springs) Please apply in person to 5201 NW 34th Street, Gainesville.For directions or house please call 374-9622. DFWP EOE 3-21-10-14 PIZZA HUT--DELIVERY DRIVERS FT/PT. Nights; weekends. Apply in person @ NW 13th St. or SWArcher Rd. 3-21-10-14 12 Help Wanted ARC ofAlachua County, Inc. Apply at: 3303 NW 83rd St., or fax resume to: 352-334-4030, or email alapage@arcalachua.org EOE, Drug Free Residentail Habilitation Tech: Looking for caring, honest & energetic persons to as- sist developmentally disabled adults and children. 2yr. education or 2yrs. exp. work- ing w/developmentally disabled, children or elderly. Flexible scheduling/job sharing opportunities 4-7-22-14 NOW HIRING COOKS & SERVERS STAFF. Apply between 2 & 4 Monday -Friday, Calico Jack's 3501 SW 2nd Ave. Creekside Mall 3-22-10-14 Fast Pitch Softball Umpires needed for Girls softball league. Experience needed. Make $$$ and be in the beautiful Florida sunshine. For more info. Call 393-8753 3- 22-10-14 HELP WANTED. Front desk, driver, & sushi chef Szechuan Panda 336-6464 3-22-10-14 **DANCERS NEEDED** Private dance co. Great for students. Great pay; fast cash & flexible hours. Call to START TODAY! 378-3312 3-22-10-14 WANT TO WORK ON CAMPUS? Gator Dining Services located on the UF campus is hiring supervisors, cashiers, cooks, line servers, and dishwashers. Flex hours, competitive pay and a great working environment. Apply at Gator Dining Services, B73 Reitz Union, Museum Rd. or online at www.gatordining.com. 3-23-10-14 DELIVERY DRIVERS Earn up to $12/hr. ALSO KITCHEN HELP $6.50/hr. Call California Chicken Grill 378- 2442 4-26-34-14 "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" ml I I i IIIII COLD STONE CREAMERY will soon audition happy, energetic Scoopers for its Newberry Road and Archer Road stores. Earn $8.50 + while having fun! Positions be- gin immediately. 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. 3-22-8-14 Experienced SHIFT RUNNERS needed. Apply after 5pm at 3458 W University Ave. MARIO & LUIGI'S PIZZA 871-3368 4-7-20-14 GREAT PAT FOR THOSE WHO STAY! Park Place Car Wash is looking for hard workers for all positions. Cashiers (fullday availability) & line workers (AM 8:30-1 & PM 12-6 shifts avail) 15-40hrs-your choice. Great work envi- ronment. Apply in person. 7404 NW 4th Blvd. Across from Home Depot. No calls please 6-1-37-14 Now hiring cooks, bussers, hosts. Apply in person:On the Border 3100 SW Archer Rd. 3-27-10-14. Finders Keepers? If you find something, you can place a FREE FOUND AD in our lost & found section. Be kind to someone who's lost what you've found. Call 373-FIND. Your roommate hasn't done the dishes in How long?! Find a better dishwasher in the Alligator Classifieds. Another Saturday night without a date? Read The Alligator. ATM, a full-service, multi location environ. consulting firm has 2 current opening in its Gainesville office. FT- MARKETING COORDINATOR with sol- id graphic and writing skills and AA or BS/BA. Will design, write, and edit project cutsheets, proposal covers, brochures, newsletters, press releases, ads, and more. Experience using CorelDraw 11; Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; MS Word and PowerPoint; or similar software required. Website design experience a plus. Please submit design and writing samples along with a resume and sal- ary requirements, including ref# 6014-A. FT EDITORIAL ASSISTANT. Qualified ap- plicants must be organized, with a 2-year degree or the equivalent. Publishing, com- munications, English, marketing, or related coursework preferred. Must have excellent word processing skills with MS Office soft- ware. Should be able to copy-edit text in as- signed projects and ensure that text elements meet editing quality standards. Experience in report production and reproduction is a must. Please include Ref# 6004-A. Please submit resume via email HR@AppliedTM.com or fax (375-0995). We are an equal opportunity workplace and encourage diversity in the workforce. EOE M/FIDN For more openings please visit our web site www.appliedtm.com/careers 3-10-4-14 Dynamic Customer Service Personalities and Shipping Assts needed. Experience Preferred, will train. FT/PT positions avail- able. Call 367-8600 and ask for Kelly or visit http://www.bytheplanet.com/careers.htm. 3-21-5-14 Fast growing internet business. Smart, motivated people needed for all positions. High I.Q. a must. Call 367-8600 and ask for Kelly or visit http://www.bytheplanet.com/ careers.htm 3-21-5-14 Marketing Geek Wanted FT. Mature indi- vidual with high IQ. Degree in Advertising/ Marketing a plus. Real experience very helpful, but will train. 352-367-8600 or bytheplanet.com/careers.htm 3-21-5-14 CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTOR Launching a career? Fast-paced call center/ logistics seeks motivated self-starter. Send cover letter & resume to PO Box 5476, Gainesville, FL 32627 3-21-5-14 IT MANAGER Launching a career? Fast-paced call center/ logistics seeks motivated self-starter. Send cover letter & resume to PO Box 5476, Gainesville, FL 32627 3-21-5-14 OFFICE MANAGER Launching a career? Fast-paced call center/ logistics seeks motivated self-starter. Send cover letter & resume to PO Box 5476, Gainesville, FL 32627 3-21-5-14 HARBAL MANUFACTURING CO Opening for OFFICE MANAGER/ CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST. Please fax resume to 386-462-3396 or call 386-462-0026 3-21-5-14 LEASING CONSULTANT Energetic, professional. Exp a plus. Saturday required; Apply @ Ventura apts, 1902 SW 42nd Way or fax 352-375-4434 3-23-7-14 Attention All Majors: Summer Internship still avail Bus & Mgmt training. Aug profit - $8484. 3hrs credit. Call for info session. Dahnell Clervil 352-258-5807 Southwestern. 3-21-5-14 DATA PROCESSORS WANTED! Easy data entry work over the Internet in your spare time. Start immediately! www.datatypingsite.com 3-22-5-14 LAWN MAINTENANCE P/T Enjoy working outdoors,. Responsible & de- pendable. Must have drivers license. Great hourly pay. Flexible schedule. Call 378-7524 3-24-7-14 $800 Weekly guaranteed, Stuffing enve- lopes. Send a self addressed stamped enve- lope to SCARAB Marketing 28 East Jackson 10th Floor Suite 938 Chicago IL 60604 3-31-12-14 CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR Sarkis Clinical Trials is in need of a research coordinator to conduct out-patient study visits. Must be a nurse or health prof w/prior drug trial exp. Please fax resume to 352-331- 5761 3-23-5-14 . HELP WANTED- Valid driver's license re- quired. Local moving and storage company. Apply at 505 NW 53rd Ave. Gainesville 374- 4791 5-30-34-14 Executive Asst for busy mortgage broker. Organized, communication skills, multi- tasker, comp/wordprocessing, hard worker. Processing exp a+. Resume to joysellhom es@bellsouth.net, fax: 352-372-6630 3- 23-5-14 WANTED: GOOD EARS for a hearing study. Please contact Kim @ 392-0601 ext 380 or kdf1108@ufl.edu. Payment is $10/hr. 3-21-2-14 TCG Phone Reps needed ASAP evenings and Sat. Must be articulate and reli- able 371-5888 ext 111 or 4112 NW 22nd Dr. 4-18-20-14 PT CLEANERS No experience necessary. No weekends. Excellent pay. Call 378-8252 4-3-10-14 DRESSAGE/EVENT RIDERS Volunteer help riding show quality horses; 2-3 days per week commitment. References; Call eve- nings 352-332-5297 or skking@gator.net 3-27-5-14 Housekeeping, light office work, personal as- sistant; organized, reliable, flexible schedule; references 352-332-5297 Call evenings or skking@gator.net 3-27-5-14 FARM HELP Flexible, part time; home and farming maintenance; exp. with horses and goats a plus, references; Call evenings 352- 332-5297 or skking@gator.net 3-27-5-14 U Services AAA STORAGE Close To UF, Convenient 4x4x4 $20/mo 4x8x8 $35/mo 533 SW 2nd Ave. 377-1771 4-26-72-15 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 4-26-72-15 HYPNOTIST-Stop smoking. Improve mem- ory & concentration. Eliminate bad habits. Past life regression. Learn self-hypnosis. Low Student Rates. Leonard Umans AAPH, NGH certified 379-1079.4-26-72-15 ** BELLY DANCE *- Ethnic Dance Expressions Studio For Fun & Fitness 384-9200 www.ethnicdanceexpressions.com 4-26-72-15 EVERGLADE EQUESTRIAN CENTER The countryclub for horses & owners. Customer lounge w/full kitchen & bath. 250' x 160' riding ring, round pen & jump pad- dock. Lessons. 30 acres, 40 matted stalls, 19 separate paddocks. 24-hr security, 352-591- 3175 everglade-eqestrian.com 4-26-72-15 FINANCE TUTOR Individuals or small groups. Experienced, excellent. 375-6641 Harold Nobles 4-26-72-15 Want to. be a CNA? Don't want to wait? Express Training Services can get you certi- fied under 3 wks! Hands-on exp, no videos. Day/eve classes avail. Next class 3/20/06. Class sizes limited. 338-1193 for- details. 4-26-72-15 PERSONAL TRAINING 300 Personal-and Group Training Flexible Scheduling Exclusive Facility Call for a free workout 339-2199 4-26-71-15 Classifieds... 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Lost & Found Bike stolen from music building RED specialized ALLEZ sport Reward Call 352-213-3522 3-27-5-25 soft &m____ "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" : ft1.' * ' * *lr b- F -I I w Unvrst of Florid PEROMN 'PS,,, Sports TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 ALLIGA www.alligatorSports TOR ..org viam Donovan explains past flops .;'" f *-% -^ "~.--'m I And\ Apicella Alligator Starf UF coach Billy Donovan watches as the Gators defeat Louisiana State at the Southeastern Conference Tournament on March 11. By DAN TREAT Alligator Staff Writer dtreat@alligator.org Fans and pundits alike have spent the last six years discussing the reasons for UF's NCAA Tournament woes. The answers varied, but Monday, UF coach Billy Donovan finally offered his take on why his teams had come up short when it mattered the most. "Sometimes it has to do with your team, your chem- istry, your make-up," Donovan said. "Flat out, the last several years, being totally honest, we weren't good enough to advance." That's a rather curious statement from a coach whose teams have featured Udonis Haslem, Matt Bonner, Teddy Dupay, Jistin Hamilton, Brett Nelson, David Lee, Matt Walsh and Anthony Roberson. But if performance in the NCAA Tournament is in- deed the measuring stick, Donovan has a point about his squads not being good enough. In every one of the Gators' early exits during the last five years, they have lost to a lower-seeded team, three of which were seeded 11th or lower. Donovan thinks those UF teams, unlike this year's squad, probably weren't constructed to succeed in the postseason. "They didn't advance far enough in the tournament," Donovan said. "But maybe some of our past teams weren't built to make a deep run in the tournament. "To me, [Anthony] Roberson, [Matt] Walsh and [David] Lee, those guys did a great job, but we were a very predictable team. When you start to play better and better and better teams and you become that predict- able, its hard." What may make these Gators different, however, is the balance in their lineup and their depth, which will greatly aid them Friday in their Sweet 16 matchup with seventh-seeded Georgetown in Minneapolis, Minn. The Hoyas, one of three teams this season to de- feat the Tournament's overall No. 1 seed, Duke, run a Princeton-style offense under Coach John Thompson IlI. It's a technique he brought with him when he was hired away from the Ivy League school two seasons ago. Donovan and the Gators have compared Georgetown's attack, which is predicated on players cutting to the basket without the ball, to Vanderbilt's style of play. But unlike the Commodores, the Hoyas' system is anchored by a 7-foot-2, 283-pound center in Roy Hibbert. The sophomore scored 20 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in the Hoyas' 70-52 victory against second-seeded Ohio State on Sunday. While past UF squads have bowed out to lower- seeded teams like the Hoyas, this year's Gators sport "Flat out, the last several years, being totally honest, we weren't good enough to advance." Billy Donovan UF basketball head coach five players averaging double figures in scoring and at least three reserves capable of significant contributions off the bench. "When Lee Humphrey's not shooting the ball, [Joakim] Noah and [Al] Horford can take over," Donovan said. "When Noah and Horford aren't, we have different elements." While Donovan admitted that he would love for his team to be built to make a deep run in the Tournament every year, he wouldn't say that he's changed his re- cruiting and team-building philosophies-as a result of past NCAA failures. He won't even take credit for coor- dinating UF's current success. "I didn't know it was going to work out like this," Donovan said. "Listen, I could sit here and say, 'Oh, I knew it, and I really went out and did a great jobAnd pieced this thing together.' That would be a lie." Graduating Gators leave coach with tough off-season * ONE STARTER WILL RETURN TO UF'S ROSTER NEXT SEASON. By NICK ZACCARDI Alligator Staff Writer nzaccardi@alligator.org TUCSON, Ariz. Before her team headed to the Southeastern Conference Tournament nearly three weeks ago, UF women's basket- ball coach Carolyn Peck already knew what lay ahead. A day after defeating then-No. 5 Tennessee in Knoxville, she said that her toughest assign- ment would come after the SEC and NCAA tournaments. That's when seniors Brittany Davis, Dalila Eshe, Sarah Lowe and Danielle Santos would exchange UF jerseys for caps and gowns. Peck said that the upcoming off-season would be the toughest of her four-year career at UF, as she is faced with filling the void left by the four seniors while continuing to mature five freshmen. Monday, two days after UP lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, she again looked toward the future of the program. "I want for our underclassmen to look at what hard work does and how it pays off," Peck said. That hard work took the Gators from a pre- season No. 7 team in the SEC to tied for fifth at season's end with a 21-9 record, the best dur- ing Peck's tenure. The Gators checked off all three of their preseason goals: finishing in the top five in the SEC, winning their first-round game in the SEC Tournament and making the NCAA Tournament field. "Absolutely, it has been the best season [at UF]," Peck said. "Its not just based on wins and losses. There have been very minimal off-court issues, and the chemistry is the best it's been." But it could have been better. Before up- setting then-No. 2 Louisiana State on Senior Night, UF lost by 18 to South Carolina. A week after LSU, the Gators stumbled at Auburn, losing by 15 a week before the win at Tennessee. Then came Saturday's 83-59 loss to New Mexico, which sent the Gators back to Gainesville two days ear- lier than planned. S "When you set those goals, you always want a Peck little bit more," Peck said. "I don't want that to overshadow the things that we accomplished this year. ... There were a lot of individual improvements, and the players continued to grow and mature." The maturation process will continue in two weeks when the Gators begin their off- season program, Peck said. The Gators' only returning starter, fresh- man guard Sha Brooks, was the only under- classman to average more than 15 minutes a game this season. Brooks, a 5-foot-7 three-point specialist, should become UF's primary offensive option and see her scoring increase from her 13.7- point average this season. Forward Marshae Dotson, the Gators' strongest player, should compliment Brooks. Dotson proved Peck's best scoring option off the bench this season, averaging 6.8 points per game. More experienced players, like sophomore guard Depree Bowden, junior guard Kim Dye and junior forward Briana Phillips, should also see increased playing time next season. "Well find a way to replace [the seniors]," Peck said. "It may not be doing things the ex- act same way as we did this year. I think it's going to be important for the group as a whole to step up." S111 11111 op A1, * Baseball: Stetson vs. UF McKethan Stadium, 6:30 p.m. a Men's Tennis: Illinois vs. UF Ring Tennis Complex, 3 p.m. E 2003: Sophomore David Lee leads No. 2 seed UF with a career-high 23 points, as the Gators defeat Sam Houston State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. UF ad- vanced to lose to No. 7 seed Michigan State. * UF pitcher Stacey Nelson was named Southeastern Conference Softball Fresh- man of the Week on Monday. She earned the honor after tossing a complete game in UF's shutout of Ole Miss on Saturday. * eI :o', Men's NIT Notre Dame Michigan Miami Creighton 84 (20T) 87 53 52 ~i~g~p~ p iii 16;ALLIGATOR 0 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 BASEBALL McMahon to face alma mater Gators look to regroup By BRYAN JONES Alligator Writer Thirty years ago, a young Pat McMahon re- ceived his first taste of coaching in the college ranks. When a bout with kidney stones sidelined former Stetson coach Jim Ward, McMahon, then a student assistant for the Hatters,'assumed Ward's pc.tion for a 10-game stretch, going 7-3. Three decades later, McMahon, who also pitched for two seasons at Stetson, is looking for his fifth straight victory against his former team. Coming off a series victory against Arkansas to open the Southeastern Conference schedule, the No. 9 Gators (17-7) will host the Hatters (10-12) tonight at 6:30 p.m. "Obviously, I have great feelings for Stetson University as my alma mater," McMahon said. "It is a university that means an awful lot to me for so many different reasons." Despite his connection to Stetson, McMahon insisted that winning is never bittersweet, no mat- ter the opponent. "I love the University of Florida, and I am so proud to be here," McMahon said. "And so, as much as we all love to compete, [my feelings for Stetson are] out of the equation. Once you play the game, the game to me is the focus of attention." The Gators, who have won eight of their last nine games, overcame a seven-run deficit in the seventh inning of the series finale against Arkansas on Sunday. Its a rally the Gators hope will serve as a momentum-builder and a message to UF's opponents. "The way we won [Sunday], it is huge," first baseman Matt LaPorta said. "It shows our team and it shows everybody else in the country that we are not quitting until the last out is made in the ball game." For LaPorta, who missed 13 games before re- turning to the lineup Friday, the midweek game is a great opportunity to regain his rhythm offen- sively before UF returns to conference play this weekend. "I feel good out there," he said. "I am not back to where I need to be, but it is only a matter of time. I need about 25 or 30 at-bats be- fore I get back into the groove of things." The Gators, who have yet to name a starter, may be leaning toward sophomore right-hander Tommy Wynn (0-0, 4.05 ERA). On the mound for Stetson McMahen will be left-hander Nathan Nery (2-2, 5.79 ERA). The junior, who threw eight scoreless innings March 14 against Yale, was named the Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the Week on Monday. "Stetson has an outstanding baseball tradition going back a long time," McMahon said. "They're perennial league champions, or in the hunt for that, and they're a perennial regional team. "They return a lot of players that are very fa- miliar with us, as we are with them. It is a tough, tough midweek challenge for us." But might it be a bigger challenge if McMahon was still able to take the mound for the Hatters? "I think that would be a little different deal," a laughing McMahon said. "It would be interest- ing." By ANTONIO GONZALEZ Alligator Writer The No. 14 UF men's tennis team has had nine days to think about its disappointments. And there have been a lot of them lately. First, the Gators lost their No. 1 ranking with two losses at the National Team Indoor Championships. Then, freshman Ryan Sweeting, UF's No. 1 singles player, was sus- pended following a DUI and drug charge. UF coach Andy Jackson has since said Sweeting will not play for UF this season. After that, the Gators lost a team match point against Tennessee. Two days later, UF played another team match point against No. 1 Georgia but left Athens with one more Southeastern Conference loss. "We played well, we played hard," Jackson said. "We were one point away, and we didn't get it done. That's part of sports." With an SEC regular-season crown seemingly out of reach, the Gators will try to regroup today when they face No. 7 Illinois at 3 p.m. at the Ring Tennis Complex. And the Illini are dearly a na- tional championship contender, Jackson said. It will not be a matter of men- tally and emotionally preparing for the match like the Gators did against Tennessee and Georgia, he said. Rather, Jackson said his team must focus on physically prepar- ing to contend with some of the nation's best. "We were one point away, and we didn't get it done. That's part of sports." Andy Jackson UF coach Sophomore Greg Ouellette will likely continue to play No. 1 singles for the Gators. And despite the absence of Sweeting, Jackson said he's happy with the team he has. "It doesn't look like things are going well for us because we're losing," Jackson said. "But we got a team, and we're going to have suc- cess this year." 5^S^.&^^rffi' . IS^ ^M--M^ MI~i |