Budget accusations were misleading
By Jordan Johnson | Feb. 19, 2008A misinformed UF student made a few false accusations Tuesday against the way SG chooses to spend its funds. It is vital for the student body to know facts, not opinions.
A misinformed UF student made a few false accusations Tuesday against the way SG chooses to spend its funds. It is vital for the student body to know facts, not opinions.
I would like to thank the Alligator for the marvelous bit of backward thinking displayed in Monday's editorial. First after Virginia Tech and now after Northern Illinois University, I have read this paper's disparaging remarks toward those who would take responsibility for their own safety by carrying the means to defend themselves.
Reflecting a difference of opinions in Tallahassee, local school board members and UF employees are split on the new evolution education standards.
Less than a week after five students were killed at Northern Illinois University, an SFCC student pointed a gun at another student on the college's campus Tuesday, sparking a five-hour manhunt that ended in a peaceful arrest.
The Gator Party is proud to offer UF an executive ticket and a spring Senate slate that is not only qualified but diverse and talented.
A UF student was arrested Tuesday for setting two fires in his apartment and fighting with the officers who responded, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
The winners of the Miss UF and Miss Florida Gator pageants will have the chance to compete for the title of Miss Florida, which is a part of the Miss America competition. We reported otherwise in Tuesday's Alligator.
Like father, like daughter.
When things go bad, just go bald.
Fidel Castro, the Cuban president who overthrew the government on the island 90 miles south of Florida in 1959, resigned Tuesday. Still, as some celebrated the news, UF experts predicted relations between Cuba and the United States would remain strained.
District 2 voters chose Lauren Poe as their next city commissioner in a close runoff election Tuesday.
A UF student was arrested as he left his history class Tuesday on charges of selling and possessing drugs.
Student Government doesn't matter.
Editor's Note: Wednesday's eclipse was the first total lunar eclipse viewable from Florida since 2004.
Drunken driving is a problem in Gainesville. As the death of Gainesville Police Department Lt. Corey Dahlem in April 2007 reminds us, this is not a problem of simply underage drinkers. It affects everyone. Solving this serious safety concern should be a priority for the entire community.
I am growing ever more disgusted with Hillary Clinton's campaign. Sen. Clinton made a clear promise to respect the Democratic National Convention rules that refused to seat delegates from Florida and Michigan, but now her campaign wants to consider lifting the ban after the fact.
Police arrested a man early Monday morning on charges of attempted robbery with a firearm after he was caught trying to take his car from a towing compound without paying the fee he owed.
You know, I seriously doubt I have the self-control to save for my retirement. Can everyone's taxes be raised a tiny bit so the government can save my money for me?