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Big Bird - What last week’s debate really meant

(10/08/12 2:00am)

The first presidential debate was last week, and boy, was it a doozy.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/10/big-bird-what-last-week-s-debate-really-meant

Political - Can you spell FLOTUS? Michelle Obama can

(10/07/12 4:40am)

Michelle Obama is known for gardens and groceries, hugs and happy faces, bipartisan politics and best-dressed nominations. You could say she does it all, from acting as FLOTUS to being a mom; she even does a Gator chomp or two.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/10/political-can-you-spell-flotus-michelle-obama-can

Picks Column: LSU

(10/05/12 1:42am)

On Wednesday night, living rooms across the country hosted two heavyweights fighting it out for supremacy. As expected, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney traded jabs and zingers, trying to win over as many voters as possible. But the real battle begins on Saturday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/10/picks-column-lsu

Healthy living needs positive reinforcement

(10/04/12 5:15am)

First lady Michelle Obama has been fighting childhood obesity since her husband claimed the Oval Office four years ago. She has taken great strides and has inspired many young people through her speeches and programs across America.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/10/healthy-living-needs-positive-reinforcement

Students, residents gather for first debate

(10/04/12 1:21am)

Big Bird, the economy and a presidential boxing match got students riled up Wednesday night for the first presidential debate of the 2012 election cycle.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/10/students-residents-gather-for-first-debate

Debates minimized by other outlets

(09/26/12 1:00am)

We are one week away from seeing a side-by-side contrast of both major presidential candidates. The first of a series of debates between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney is rapidly approaching.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/debates-minimized-by-other-outlets

Fuel economy improvements are a good thing

(09/24/12 1:15am)

Depending on what news you were reading, Aug. 27 might be a strong indicator as to whom you will vote for come November. The opening day of the Republican National Convention, President Barack Obama announced he finalized his plan to raise Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency to 54.5 mpg by 2025.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/fuel-economy-improvements-are-a-good-thing

Campaign played race card at speech

(09/24/12 1:15am)

As an avid feminist and admirer of empowered women everywhere, I was thrilled when I found out Michelle Obama was coming to speak at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/campaign-played-race-card-at-speech

Statewide noncitizen voter purge had little effect at UF

(09/24/12 12:52am)

After Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s initial voting purge of potential noncitizens was over, one Alachua County voter was removed.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/statewide-noncitizen-voter-purge-had-little-effect-at-uf

Student clubs responsible for registration growth

(09/24/12 12:45am)

Frances Chapman gripped her clipboard, took a deep breath and stepped up to another stranger.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/student-clubs-responsible-for-registration-growth

Josh Romney speaks to students about economy

(09/24/12 12:15am)

Handmade signs reading “Gators Party Right,” “Let’s Get Fiscal” and “Hope and Change Isn’t Hiring” lined the walls of the Weil Hall room where Josh Romney spoke Friday.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/josh-romney-speaks-to-students-about-economy

Right On, Ripley - Even kids make political statements

(09/20/12 1:30am)

Meet Jackson Ripley. He’s 12 years old and angry with Mitt Romney.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/right-on-ripley-even-kids-make-political-statements

Democrats, Republicans split on Romney’s 47 percent remarks

(09/20/12 12:45am)

Days after a video leaked about presidential nominee Mitt Romney telling supporters that 47 percent of the nation is overdependent on government support, the nationwide discussion has trickled down to Gainesville.

https://www.alligator.org/article/2012/09/democrats-republicans-split-on-romney-s-47-percent-remarks