Opinion
Bernie Machen: Florida getting better, UF heading toward top 10
Aug. 18, 2013Welcome, Class of 2017, to the University of Florida, to Gainesville and to the start of your college experience.
Opinion: Columns
Opinion
Mayor Ed Braddy: Civic pride and duty starts with students
Aug. 18, 2013Welcome to the City of Gainesville, one of the finest college towns in the United States! We are very proud of our institutions of higher learning — also among the nation’s finest — and as Mayor I am committed to maintaining our strong partnerships with the University of Florida and Santa Fe College to offer you unique ways to enrich your experience.
Opinion
Rape Aggression Defense course can teach you how to fight back
Aug. 18, 2013BAM, I’m in the air. Establish a base, head butt, elbow to the face, elbow to the groin, shin scrape, foot stomp — I’m free.
Sports
Three factors to decide whether UF ‘breaks’ good or bad in 2013
By PHIL HEILMAN< | Aug. 14, 2013For anyone who is a ravenous consumer of sports and entertainment, the summer months can be trying times.
Sports
Summer of trouble gives way to season full of expectations
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Aug. 14, 2013This was the summer of discontent for Gators fans.
Sports
College no longer a safe haven for much-scrutinized athletes
By ADAM PINCUS< | Aug. 14, 2013Although the Emmy-nominated “Scandal” doesn't return to ABC until Oct. 3, college football can fill the void of twists and turns.
Sports
Trending topics to expect from the Twitter-friendly Gators in 2013
By JOE MORGAN< | Aug. 14, 2013The Gators demonstrated during the offseason that they are no strangers to Twitter.
Sports
The Alligator Awards: What was the best UF individual performance of 2012-13?
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Aug. 7, 2013Adam: The best thing about sports is that you can go to any random game and witness something you’ve never seen before. I went to a spring training game one year and saw a third-string catcher hit an inside-the-park home run (well, I should have seen it, but that’s another story).
Opinion
Farewell Part 2: We are stardust, realized
Aug. 7, 2013On Tuesday I wrote on the importance of maintaining Internet freedom — if only for the most excellent ability that it gives us to spread information. I would like to explore this concept a little more deeply but from a different perspective.
Sports
A-Rod’s ruined legacy
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Aug. 5, 2013“You were the Chosen One! It was said you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!”
Opinion
Farewell Part 1: “Turnkey Tyranny”
Aug. 5, 2013I’ve been working with the Alligator for nearly a year, first as a columnist and now as Opinions editor.
Opinion
On encouraging courtesy
Aug. 5, 2013“Doctor Who” fans around the world tuned in to various BBC outlets on Sunday to find out who would play the role of The Doctor’s 12th incarnation.
Opinion
Anti-statists should use, embrace welfare
Aug. 5, 2013As hypocritical as it may sound, libertarians, anti-statists and market anarchists should embrace the welfare state and acquire as many public benefits as possible.
Sports
Steps to revive Marlins’ popularity
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 29, 2013I grew up with baseball as the No. 1 sport in my house. My dad watched baseball. My mom watched baseball. My grandparents watched baseball.
Opinion
Ballin’ on a budget: summer “vacations”
July 29, 2013We are in the dead of summer here in Gainesville.
Opinion
Chris Christie is all wrong
July 29, 2013Chris Christie has recently made headlines by demonstrating just how much hot air his bloated balloon of a body can release at once.
Sports
The Alligator Awards: Which Florida team was the undisputed best in 2012-13?
By JOE MORGAN< | July 24, 2013Joe: When the Gators reflect on their two national titles in gymnastics and men’s outdoor track and field during the 2012-13 season, one word will come to mind: milestone.
Opinion
Life’s story arc: From depression to resolution
July 24, 2013“The Shawshank Redemption” has all the ingredients of a dismal movie. Its protagonist, Andy Dufresne, is hurled into a dark, dingy prison after being framed for murder. He spends years there battling anxiety and depression, not to mention fellow prisoners.
Sports
Breaking down the SEC for new college football fans
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 22, 2013As you may or may not know, college sports are divided into conferences. Florida is a member of the Southeastern Conference (a.k.a. the SEC), and Gators fans will not let you forget it.
Sports
Current punishment for steroid users lacks effectiveness
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 22, 2013Last night, Major League Baseball suspended Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun for 65 games – the rest of the season – because of the outfielder’s steroid use.
