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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Women face undue burden in child care

By Umair Asghar | Apr. 17, 2011

What is with the Bob Minchin column published on Friday? It’s like he doesn’t even try to understand what these women are going through. I will admit I am against abortions, but I at least try to understand why someone would do such a thing. How is a woman supposed to take care of a child if she gets paid a lower salary than a man? How is she supposed to take care of a child if child care costs are ridiculous? There are no American laws that give nursing women a break.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Single Whammy: Thirty-percent tuition hike looks unlikely

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 17, 2011

Although most of the Editorial Board is graduating in a few days, we’re happy to hear Bernie Machen’s proposed 30 percent tuition increase is now merely a dream, unlikely to come true.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LGBT community only wants equality

By Katie Faris | Apr. 17, 2011

After reading the replies to Megan Bissell’s letter, published April 13, regarding Chick-fil-A’s support of anti-gay organizations, I must say that I too am an angry lesbian. The point both Andrew Robb and Ryan Galloway seemed to miss is that the university allows a corporation to profit off a Student Body that it oppresses. A business is entitled to its “moral” convictions just as much as anyone else. However, these ideals are not consistent with the inclusive and accepting values UF espouses. It is extremely unsettling to know that my school, which insists upon cultivating a diverse student culture, continues to involve itself with a corporation that blatantly perpetuates discrimination and hate against me. UF’s seemingly indifferent attitude in regard to this matter is just as good as its consent and agreement with Chick-fil-A’s actions. How can one feel safe and comfortable on a campus that funds political causes directly targeting its students?

OPINION | COLUMNS

What a difference a year can bring

By Zack Smith | Apr. 17, 2011

What a difference a year can bring.

NEWS | CAMPUS

This week in Gainesville

By Kat Bein | Apr. 17, 2011

April 18, 1971: About 400 students gather on the Plaza of the Americas to symbolically bury the living UF President Stephen C. O’Connell.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Revenue Review

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 17, 2011

With Tax Day here, we’ve come across news saying taxes collected on our nation’s top 400 incomes amount to 10 percentage points less than those collected in 1992. Sounds crazy compared to the average drop of 0.6 percentage points, doesn’t it? Well, keep in mind that 45 percent of American households pay no income taxes, according to the Tax Policy Center.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE

UF’s Pride Student Union perpetuates LGBT stereotypes

By Jonothon Mitchell | Apr. 17, 2011

People mock what they don’t understand. Last fall, our country witnessed a string of suicides by gay teens as a result of bullying. These teens weren’t mocked for who they were — they were mocked because of who people assumed they were because of the labeling and gay stereotypes that have been forced upon us by specific members of our community.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Sen. Marco Rubio speaks about U.S. issues at Florida Blue Key induction

By Morgan Watkins | Apr. 17, 2011

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio visited his alma mater Saturday, joining UF students and alumni for the Florida Blue Key banquet and induction ceremony.

NEWS

Conservatives can’t have it both ways

Apr. 17, 2011

Bob Minchin mentions that any true conservative is appalled by intrusive agencies and overbearing regulations. He then proceeds to completely contradict those principles as he talks about regulating abortion. A government telling a woman what to do with her body is not only intrusive and overbearing but also degrading. Comparing abortion to genocide is offensive toward all people who have lived through an actual genocide.

METRO

Weather delays Egg Drop Alachua

By Kaitlnn Floyd | Apr. 17, 2011

The skies of Alachua were predicted to rain with Easter eggs, but 15 mph winds changed the forecast.

NEWS | CAMPUS

More than 1,000 attend UF College of Veterinary Medicine annual open house

By Rachel Stephens | Apr. 17, 2011

Eight-year-old Kendal Binkley loves horses and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. On Saturday, she got a glance of what a day in the life of a vet looks like.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Government regulation not conservative

By Chad Kimes | Apr. 17, 2011

In response to Bob Minchin’s column on Friday, I find it surprising that one who is appalled by intrusive government agencies and overbearing regulation believes government intrusion and regulation is necessary in the case of unwanted pregnancy. I guess I was wrong to assume a “true conservative” is actually conservative and not just a shill parroting the Republican party line.

MULTIMEDIA | VIDEO

Video: Dodgeball Tournament Draws 150+ Students

By Matthew Riva | Apr. 17, 2011

Hordes of people took over Southwest Recreation Center courts 2, 3 and 4 friday for 5 hours of dodging, ducking, dipping, diving and more dodging.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Women's team clinches SEC title outright after thrashing South Carolina

By THOMAS NASSIFF< | Apr. 16, 2011

The UF women's tennis team clinched the regular-season Southeastern Conference title outright Saturday with a 7-0 drubbing of South Carolina at Linder Stadium.

SPORTS | SOFTBALL