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Opinion

Clinton’s nail in the coughin’: candidate health transparency

Sep. 11, 2016

Last week in Darts and Laurels, we here at the Alligator gave a dart to the human respiratory system for causing Hillary Clinton to cough. This is problematic because it set off a series of nothing more than bulls--- arguments that — ignoring actual problems in this country — focused on personally attacking Clinton for her health. Typically, those who simply have nothing to bring to the table perpetuate these types of arguments. Ad-hominem attacks are nothing more than a distraction from a total ignorance of political know-how.

Opinion

Please stay in your lane and respect pedestrians

Sep. 11, 2016

On your left!

Opinion

Gender is more than just a pronoun

Sep. 11, 2016

What outfit do you want to be buried in when you die? Go on; really think about it. You’ll probably want something nice and flattering. Above all, though, you’ll want something representative of the person you were when you were alive. This might seem easy for some of you. But for someone whose gender identity is nonconforming, this is a heavy question.

Opinion

Dear returners: own your experiences, and own this year

Sep. 11, 2016

Hi, friends! You may not recognize my name. That’s because I am brand spanking new to the opinions section! Let me introduce myself. I’m Taylor Cavaliere, and I am so excited to be writing to you all as a columnist this semester! I’d also like to thank you from the bottom of my heart: If you’re reading, then my worst fear (that literally not one person will read my column) has not come to fruition.

UF setter Mackenzie Dagostino (6) and middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan (1) jump for a block during Florida's 3-1 win on Sept. 20, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

Sports

Gators cruise in 3-0 sweep over Denver

By Ray Boone | Sep. 10, 2016

The Florida volleyball team hosted a block party on Saturday, and the whole Denver team was invited.

Sam Horsfield lines up a shot to start the third round of the SunTrust Invitational on Feb. 21, 2016, at UF's Mark Bostic Golf Course.

Sports

Improved play puts Gators in the top-5 in Carpet Capital Collegiate

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 10, 2016

While sophomore Sam Horsfield set the pace on Friday for the Gators to follow, one of his teammates now finds himself within striking distance of the the Davenport, native.

Florida's Mark Thompson (24) runs with the ball during UF's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Notebook: Florida’s running game gaining traction

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 10, 2016

Entering the season, Florida touted its running backs.

Jalen tabor (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Defense shines in Florida’s SEC-opening win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 10, 2016

Jalen Tabor knew the play.

Luke Del Rio (14) looks to pass during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Sports

Thirty straight: Gators extend winning streak over Wildcats in SEC opener

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 10, 2016

Luke Del Rio didn’t hesitate when Antonio Callaway snuck behind Kentucky’s defense.

University

Community honors 9/11 victims with acts of kindness

By Martin Vassolo | Sep. 9, 2016

One by one, they approached the wooden towers.

Sam Horsfield watches his ball roll toward the cup during Day 1 of the SunTrust Gator Invitational on Feb. 20, 2016, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

Sports

Horsfield sits in first place after first round of Carpet Capital Invitational

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 9, 2016

While Florida may not have started the Carpet Capital Invitational the way it wanted to, one golfer set the pace for every other competitor to follow.