Opinion
Racism is still a pervasive problem
Nov. 6, 2013We don’t need to look further than the pages of this newspaper to see how racism still plagues this entire country. But we can.
Opinion: Columns
Sports
Can LSU cover a 13-point spread against Alabama?
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 6, 2013Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Lichtenstein and Adam Pincus preview No. 13 LSU’s road matchup against No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS. For simplicity, Adam Pincus will go as “Pincus.”
Opinion
Guest column: I’m ready for a debate about Hillary Clinton, Democratic platform
Nov. 6, 2013In 2008, while I was in high school, I supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Without being able to recall the exact details, small differences over health care and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq led me to prefer Clinton over President Barack Obama.
Opinion
Sen. Paul’s hypocritical plagiarism makes him a ‘taker’
Nov. 6, 2013Two weeks ago, I wrote a column about Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) advocating the use of misinformation and deception during a speech to University of Louisville medical students. Paul explained to the students that he would often spread false rumors about upcoming exams among his classmates and claimed that misinformation can be “a great tactic.”
Opinion
Being human means having dignity
Nov. 6, 2013Swedish writer Henning Mankell described an emaciated, young boy he once saw walking abnormally slow down a village road in Africa.
Opinion
Can former Gov. Charlie Crist win?
Nov. 4, 2013With former Republican and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announcing his gubernatorial candidacy on Monday, all eyes will eventually rest on our state in 2014. He will most likely be the Democratic challenger to face off against current Gov. Rick Scott. The main question that will be asked is, “Can the turncoat win back his office?”
Opinion
How do we define ‘revolution’ in 2013?
Nov. 4, 2013What does revolution mean in today’s complex world?
Sports
Florida fans should rally behind downtrodden program
By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 3, 2013JACKSONVILLE — Could it have gone any worse? Florida falls behind early only to knock on victory’s door, have it swing open and smack it in the face.
Opinion
Guest column: Join the tradition: Gator Growl 2013
Nov. 3, 2013The excitement is definitely in the air. It’s the University of Florida’s Homecoming week, and Gator Growl is almost here!
Opinion
Love them or hate them, food stamps are a necessity
Nov. 3, 2013In an effort to stem the tide of millions of Americans using government handouts to put food on the table, major cuts to the nation’s food stamp program went into effect last week. Conservatives cheer it as a way to cut additional government waste, while liberals recall the days when millions of Americans lived in poverty, unable to feed their families.
Opinion
Writers should be compensated for work
Nov. 3, 2013Everyone knows the world we live in is increasingly centered on technology — its invention, design, construction, marketing and — most importantly — its use. Science, technology, engineering and math careers abound and STEM-major students receive incentives for choosing more “worthwhile” tracks. Such a society denounces the humanities and its subfields.
Opinion
Saudi women rebel — from the driver’s seat
Oct. 31, 2013There is a wonderful movie called “Wadjda” that traces the plight of a young girl determined to get her hands on a bicycle.
Opinion
Media searches for truth, not impartiality
Oct. 30, 2013Journalism is dead, and we all know it.
Sports
Muschamp needs first win against UGA
By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 29, 2013Saturday’s game against Georgia is a must-win for Will Muschamp and Florida.
Opinion
Guest column: How citizens can help the nation
Oct. 29, 2013Now that the government shutdown has ended, it’s time to focus on what we informed citizens can do to further our government’s stellar financial standing and its excellent track record of international diplomacy.
Opinion
McDonald’s relies on government to subsidize its workers
Oct. 29, 2013It is no secret that the high levels of profitability among many large American corporations stem, in part, from their low labor costs. According to Reuters, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is “one of the lowest minimum wages” among industrialized countries.
Sports
Ortiz postseason magic special
By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 28, 2013With the score tied heading into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox trailing the St. Louis Cardinals two games to one in the World Series, David Ortiz decided he needed to do more than hit Sunday night.
Opinion
Public sector should emulate America’s private sector
Oct. 28, 2013In 2008, then-candidate President Barack Obama was a tech pioneer. He utilized social media and the Internet to spread his message of “Hope and Change” to millions of Americans. His Internet-money campaign was unbridled. Because of his many online successes, media outlets dubbed him the first social-media president and the man who would usher the federal government into the 21st century.
Opinion
Guest column: ‘Rape culture’ label ignores root cause
Oct. 28, 2013In recent years, stories on rape have become increasingly formulaic. We’re given the same statistics with absolutely no analysis of the cause of rape or real solutions.
