Food industry giants use labels to fool consumers
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 21, 2009Major food corporations are hoping that the average American will cling to catch phrases rather than read food nutrition labels.
Major food corporations are hoping that the average American will cling to catch phrases rather than read food nutrition labels.
For his 18th birthday, Patrick Fitzpatrick asked for a pair of flashy track shoes for the upcoming season. For his 50th birthday, he was hoping to find a gift-wrapped ticket to the UF-Tennessee football game.
A question for first-years here at UF: How are you holding up?
Students may now find their money going a little further at the Reitz Union Pollo Tropical.
In a year when budget cuts incited outrage over the proposed elimination of The New York Times, isn't it better to cut costs that don't directly benefit students?
The faculty union declared a deadlock Friday in contract negotiations with UF over issues such as salaries and sabbaticals.
A cyclist was admitted to Shands at UF after crashing head-first through the rear window of a stopped minivan at Southwest 13th Street and West University Avenue early Monday afternoon.
In response to the letter in Monday's Alligator that called student ticket scalpers a disgrace to Gator Nation: what a load of crap.
Apparently explaining the lack of production from Florida's wide receivers is harder than anyone thought.
Students listened to fiery arguments surrounding national health-care reform Monday night.
The Volunteers' defensive game plan succeeded in limiting the Gators' usually high-powered offense Saturday.
Gainesville, do not fear. A new van is here.
Playboy named The Swamp Restaurant among one of the best 10 college sports bars in the nation.
A casual glance at Saturday's stat sheet might lead a casual observer to think there was a typo.
I can't tell you how much I miss classical music from UF radio. You have cut it, perhaps, to give students a chance to report news. But what is the community supposed to do? Do you have no obligation to us?
I was surprised to hear of the story last week about William Sedgwick, a UF Student Government official who was arrested on a DUI charge and resigned.
At last, UF and Aramark have responded to student outcry over high food prices on campus.
Rush week is over, but not for the Civic Media Center.