I am just starting out using php, but im having a problem that i have narrowed down to a jQuery problem for some reason.

I manage a website (isset.ualberta.ca/students) and am using wordpress. Whenever i add a plugin called featured content gallery (a jQuery based gallery), i lose the conditional logical tests for displaying widgets. i.e. , i add the plugin, and a widget that isnt supposed to be on the front page that is supposed to be suppressed by the:

1. <?php if(!is_home()): ?>
2. content...
3. <?php endif; ?>

Is not, its like it ignores it. But whenever i disable the plugin, the widget is hidden again! Any help would be appreciated!!