• default avatar
  • November 7, 2009

Alligator

Editorials

Friday 11/06/2009
Darts & Laurels
Updated:

Things have been extra crazy around campus recently. UF staff members and the public just won't let up with their barrage of absurd actions, baffling the Editorial Board. While we would never wish this feeling of helpless bewilderment on anyone, we do hope that the Student Body shares in at least some of our confusion. And it is on that note that we are proud to present you with a we-need-confirmation-that-it's-not-just-the-sleep-deprivation-that's-confusing-us edition of...

more »
Wednesday 11/04/2009
Gay rights activists should look to federal government
Updated: 11/04/2009

The most notable result of Tuesday's election was not the Republican wins in New Jersey or Virginia, but the continued push in voter initiatives rejecting same-sex marriage.

read more »
Tuesday 11/03/2009
Good riddance to judge who refused to marry interracial couple
Updated:

Last month, an interracial couple seeking a marriage license was turned away by a Louisiana justice of the peace on the grounds that their marriage was "mixed." The refusal was met with an eruption of criticism from civil rights groups and public officials, including Louisiana's governor, Bobby Jindal.

read more »
RTS must act to make crossing streets safer
Updated: 11/03/2009

The death of Erin Pelton Monday night is a tragedy to say the least. A 2008 UF graduate with an animal biology degree, she aspired to become a veterinarian, and friends say she had a promising future.

read more »
Monday 11/02/2009
Public Porn: Students should report lewd behavior
Updated: 11/02/2009

In September, UF spent about $3,500 to install hand sanitizers on campus. Hopefully Library West is well stocked, because they're about to experience a sharp increase in demand.

read more »
Death Beds: Tanning beds not worth the health risk
Updated: 11/02/2009

With winter approaching, sunny skies give way to pale thighs for some UF students. But many trying to hold on to that elusive summer tan take excessive risks to retain it.

read more »
UF should think before expanding student union
Updated: 11/02/2009

As planning begins for the renovation and possible expansion of the Reitz Union, UF administrators and the Student Government must take care not to alienate students and faculty who are facing tough times.

read more »
Friday 10/30/2009
Darts & Laurels
Updated: 10/30/2009

The week is winding down at the Alligator as we prepare for Halloween, Florida-Georgia, the Fest, sleep... Fortunately, we've been working on our costumes all semester. Thanks to many long nights at the Alligator, accompanied by stimulant-fueled weekend study binges, we're happy to present you with a we-feel-like-zombies-every-day-so-we-don't-need-to-dress-up-for-Halloween edition of...

read more »
Wednesday 10/28/2009
AGH closure is good business, bad call
Updated:

Shands HealthCare is closing the doors at AGH on Nov. 1, citing persistent financial losses and the weakened economy. In recent years, these annual losses have climbed to more than $12 million.

read more »
Tuesday 10/27/2009
Cold Shoulder: City shouldn’t put a limit on holiday meals
Updated: 10/27/2009

The Gainesville City Commission's choice to enforce a 130-meal limit for St. Francis House this Thanksgiving shows how disconnected it is from many of Gainesville's residents.

read more »

Today's Front Page