COVID-19

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Cold weather keeps would-be criminals indoors

BREAK-INS AND CARJACKINGS INCREASE DURING THE SUMMER.

Dems use double standard on racism

As the song from the musical “Avenue Q” states, “Everyone’s a little bit racist sometimes. Doesn’t mean we go around committing hate crimes...Maybe it’s a fact we all should face: everyone makes judgments based on race.” I don’t care whether you’re black, white, Hispanic, Asian, biracial or multiracial. At some point in your life, I’m sure you’ve had racist thoughts. If you’ve read this far, you probably agree (though wish you didn’t) or shaking you’re head in outrage because you’re a P.C., apologist liberal who’s a closeted racist. For a while now, we’ve allowed liberal Democrats to define racism. When it benefits them politically, they’ll throw the label at someone, but what happens when it’s one of their own? They quickly excuse to save the squeaky-clean facade they perpetuate.

Columnist shows ignorance toward gay marriage struggle

Will Penman’s Monday column on same-sex marriage was a peculiar addition to an Alligator issue that included articles on the Dove World Outreach Center, gay adoption in Utah and commemorations of the civil rights movement. Although self-labeled as a man who “can’t figure out what to think about gay marriage,” his mocking ramblings about “not hearing much from the cousin-marriage people,” which also snipe that “it’s very impolite at UF to oppose gay marriage, you know,” show a trivializing ignorance toward the struggle of homosexuals to gain acceptance in contemporary society. Our Student Body’s support of LGBTQ students should not be mocked but cherished in a world where some nations put those convicted of homosexuality to death.

Protesting church’s beliefs makes no sense

The protest that took place outside of the Dove World Outreach Center illustrates how the demand for tolerance and acceptance in today’s society goes too far. The protesters have their beliefs about God and how a religious organization should act, but the church has its own beliefs. Protesting the beliefs of another group makes little sense to me.

Sarah Failin: Palin will feel at home on Fox News

Faux—er, Fox News announced today that Sarah Palin will be added to its list of on-air personalities, and the Editorial Board can’t decide whether to ask, “What the hell?” or nod knowingly.

Carpe diem doesn’t solve problems

I’m starting to cringe whenever I hear “carpe diem.”

Slumby’s

The Editorial Board is no stranger to household pests — if the rats living in our ceiling aren’t bad enough, we’ve recently developed an ant problem that won’t go away no matter how many ant bombs we put around the office.

UGA uses fast start to continue dominance over Florida

It didn’t take long for Georgia to put the game out of Florida’s reach.

Defensive lapse costs UF SEC opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Florida finally fixed its woeful outside shooting, but one of the Gators’ supposed strengths turned into a glaring weakness Saturday.

Gators snag three more top prospects

Urban Meyer might not be coaching on the UF sideline when the Gators take the field to open the 2010 season, but he’s not letting his leave of absence hinder the football program’s recruiting efforts.

USC bound to slip with Carroll leaving

One thought for why Pete Carroll is bolting for the Seattle Seahawks is because USC is about to be hit with sanctions.

UF suffers loss after shaky start

After the long wait for the season opener, the Gators proved they still had some cobwebs in their first meet Friday.

Gators dive into spring season with two easy wins

During two easy weekend victories for the Florida swimming and diving teams in the O’Connell Center Natatorium, the women’s squad made headlines on the diving boards.

Lipizzaner Stallions perform at O’Connell Center

They sidestepped, they trotted, they leaped and they entertained.

Gainesville residents begin week-long MLK celebration

About 40 people gathered Sunday in the cold seats of a small church in Rochelle, Fla., heated by the warmth of camaraderie in their celebration of one man’s 46-year-old dream.

Former GPD officer sentenced to 2 years for soliciting prostitutes

Former Gainesville Police Department Officer David Reveille was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for using his position to solicit sexual favors from prostitutes while on duty.

Mr. and Miss Black Student Union crowned Friday night

Cecil Duffie and Romilda Justilien were crowned Mr. and Miss Black Student Union at the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom Friday night.

"Queer" activists protest Dove World Outreach Center

Gainesville’s Queer Activist Coalition, Stand Up Florida and several advocacy organizations spoke out against the church’s stance against homosexuality Sunday morning.

Too soon to compare presidents

“I have never seen outright hatred for a president like I have seen with Obama,” is a quote from Paul Murty’s guest column on Friday.  I would like to disagree. First off, the only president our generation can compare President Obama to is President Bush

Merger will bring accountability back to SG