U.S. justice system needs overhaul
(06/02/09 12:00am)
Lately, and between reading entries on the Rotten Library, I have turned my attention to the criminal justice system.
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Women dominate field for high court spot
(05/14/09 12:00am)
Beyond resuscitating the economy, one of the most critical decisions on tap for President Barack Obama lies in finding a replacement for outgoing Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Obama's upcoming selection will mark his first nomination to the nation's highest court - a choice that will undoubtedly carry weight beyond the four to eight years of his presidency.
Justice Souter's departure from Supreme Court overhyped
(05/12/09 12:00am)
With the honorable Justice David Souter's announcement that he will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court, the cheap world of our national punditry has become a much more hysterical place than usual - which, it should be noted, is a truly impressive feat. These are rather exciting times to be alive; it's not every day we get to see the ideological liberals and conservatives in our country bickering and bashing each other. Oh. Wait a minute. We do.
Court delays inmate's execution after more testimonies
(05/12/09 12:00am)
The Florida Supreme Court indefinitely delayed the execution of death row inmate John Marek, who was scheduled to die by lethal injection on Wednesday at Florida State Prison near Starke.
Gainesville residents divided over discrimination amendment
(02/25/09 12:00am)
Gainesville voters will soon decide whether to amend the city's discrimination policy amid controversy.
Octomom draws similarities to stimulus
(02/24/09 12:00am)
Last week a New York cartoonist sparked a national controversy by directly relating a rampaging, face-biting monkey to the stimulus package recently signed into law.
Parties sling mud at elections complaints meeting
(02/19/09 12:00am)
Eight elections complaints were presented and voted on Wednesday night during a two-hour Student Government Elections Commission meeting.
SG online voting has dirty little secret
(02/16/09 12:00am)
In 2007, UF students Tommy Jardon and Sam Miorelli, both current leaders of the Orange and Blue Party, started to renew efforts to make online voting the norm for Student Government elections.
Guns have a rightful place in schools
(02/12/09 12:00am)
A Gainesville teacher was arrested on Monday after he was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms - a small one in his pocket and a larger one in his car.
Nude scene pending for upcoming musical
(01/28/09 12:00am)
An upcoming student production of a Broadway musical could include a scene in which actors appear naked on stage.
Despite Roe v. Wade, restrictions on abortions still exist
(01/22/09 12:00am)
Today marks the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade - the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal nationally.
Justice, judge cover legal issues for lecture series
(11/18/08 12:00am)
Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, of the U.S. Supreme Court, and Jose A. Gonzalez Jr., U.S. District Court Judge, agreed on a litany of legal issues at an on-campus discussion Monday.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens to speak on campus
(11/17/08 12:00am)
John Paul Stevens, the oldest and longest serving justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, will speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday.
Sarah Palin gets screwed beyond the political arena
(11/06/08 12:00am)
America has voted. These long months of political tumult and impassioned debate have finally culminated into a moment of truth, reaching a climax of presidential proportions.
Long Journey: Election’s afterglow won’t last forever
(11/05/08 12:00am)
On Oct. 23, 2006, Time Magazine introduced us to Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. The publication allowed the face of a first-term U.S. senator to engulf the whole cover with the headline, "Why Barack Obama Could Be the Next President."
Day off would entice students to vote
(10/30/08 12:00am)
The next time you see my beautiful mug gracing the Alligator, we will have a new president. No recount. No Supreme Court. Only our 44th president.
Supreme Court justice to visit UF in November
(10/16/08 12:00am)
U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will speak at UF this November, according to an e-mail sent to UF law students Tuesday.
SG Senator under review for campaigning tactics
(10/13/08 12:00am)
Although he was re-elected to his seat following last week's Student Government elections, Orange and Blue Party Sen. Ben Cavataro could lose his position in Student Senate..
Building Up
(09/22/08 12:00am)
If you've lived in Gainesville for the past few years, you've grown accustomed to constant construction work. We know we have.It just wouldn't be the same to sleep through an entire night without hearing a construction worker barking at one of his coworkers over the sound of a concrete-obliterating jackhammer.
Court decision may increase local construction
(09/22/08 12:00am)
A reversed Florida Supreme Court decision could mean more construction projects around Gainesville.
