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: Columns
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.
Opinion
Stop and smell the roses, busy Gators
Oct. 28, 2013A good friend of mine carries home a new stack of books from the library every week. She reads all the time, maintains good grades and serves as an event director for one of her extracurriculars. One of my favorite things about her is that, no matter when I ask her to do something, she’s ready. I’ve never heard her say, “I can’t, I’m busy.” She has just as much to do as everyone else but makes time for the things she enjoys, like reading Jacques Lacan and taking photo excursions.
Sports
Gators need multiple lucky breaks to make it to Atlanta
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 27, 2013Somehow, some way, Florida is still in the hunt for a trip to Atlanta.
Opinion
Guest column: Iran nuclear challenge a win-win?
Oct. 27, 2013Iran‘s nuclear program became a challenge 10 years ago. Some parts of the international community, represented by the permanent members of United Nations Security Council and Germany (P5+1), are exposing their concern about possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program, and Iran is operating on peaceful purposes of its program.
Opinion
Saudi women drive rights argument home
Oct. 27, 2013A revolution can start with the simplest of actions.
Sports
The Rally: Who will win the Gamecocks-Tigers matchup on Saturday?
By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 24, 2013Phillip: Adam, do you know why chickens live on farms? Because they wouldn’t survive in the zoo. Sure, the joke is corny, but the point is prescient — No. 5 Missouri will continue its improbable season and take care of business against No. 21 South Carolina on Saturday at home.
Opinion
Guest column: You say you want a revolution? You should start with music
Oct. 24, 2013Music has lost its revolutionary power, and it’s your fault.
Opinion
America’s policy on Pakistan: A love/hate relationship
Oct. 24, 2013Shortly after the U.S. government shutdown ended, American officials announced Pakistan will be receiving more than $1.5 billion in military and economic aid.
Sports
Columnist cannot stand sight of postseason without Braves
By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 23, 2013Last night, I watched a World Series game for the first time this century.
Opinion
Republican political strategy relies on misinformation, deception
Oct. 22, 2013During a recent discussion with medical students at the University of Louisville, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) inadvertently gave rare insight into the political strategy employed by him and his fellow Tea Party politicians.
Sports
The Rally: Who deserves to win the Heisman Trophy?
By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 22, 2013Phillip: Now that we are midway through the season, there is one thing certain about the Heisman Trophy race — it will be dominated by quarterbacks.
Opinion
Guest column: Inside the mind of a bomber
Oct. 22, 2013This column is a response to a guest column published in the Alligator: “Palestinians are people with a voice”
Opinion
Clues in ‘The Shining’ reveal the moon landing was faked
Oct. 22, 2013Stanley Kubrick was one of the most evocative and accomplished directors in history. Even his worst movies were great, and his best movies pushed filmmaking into territory that was previously unthinkable. Even in death, he continues to influence directors and writers, and people still debate what his films mean to this day. He also secretly directed the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Opinion
Accent is rife with corruption
Oct. 22, 2013A strange set of events unfolded last week. In just hours, all 1,700 tickets were taken. The next day, an eager audience packed the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to listen to the words of a frail 84-year-old speaker. Who was this old geezer?
