Opinion
How the ESRB affects gaming
July 22, 2013During Summer B, I’ve been taking a course about the cultural impact of video games.
Opinion: Columns
Sports
Muschamp should kick Morrison off team
By JOE MORGAN< | July 21, 2013Will Muschamp needs to make an example out of Antonio Morrison. An announced suspension of at least two games is a promising sign, but not nearly enough.
Sports
The Alligator Awards: Who runs the world? These girls
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 17, 2013As part of the Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2012-13 season, columnists Adam Lichtenstein and Landon Watnick will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.
Opinion
Let’s radically redefine social media
July 17, 2013The Onion, a satirical news network, produced a parody of TED Talks titled “Using Social Media To Cover For Lack Of Original Thought.” In the video, a young presenter wearing flashy clothes references a snapshot of Cheetos’ Facebook page.
Opinion
Social media killed the mystery of stars
July 17, 2013In recent years, the use of social media outlets by celebrities has increased dramatically. Seemingly just about every big name in the professional sports and entertainment has a Twitter account.
Sports
Clowney meets Godzilla: predictions for the SEC season
By JOE MORGAN< | July 15, 2013Mike Gillislee grabbed headlines at last year’s Southeastern Conference Media Days after predicting that he would rack up 1,500 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2012.
Sports
All-Star Game lacks flair despite playoff implications
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 15, 2013I remember the worst night in All-Star Game history well.
Opinion
Bill should eliminate agricultural subsidies
July 15, 2013Though lawmakers in Washington argue about how best to manage the agriculture industry, it seems the best way for them to manage it would be to not manage it at all. Agricultural subsidies have created a drag on our economy, encouraged poor farming practices and have given politicians an excuse to try and implement tax penalties on food items they deem unhealthy.
Opinion
Yes, justice was legally served
July 15, 2013With Zimmerman’s acquittal came shock, rage and celebration. Activity spiked across social media as everyone weighed in on whether justice was served. Friends turned on each other, relatives engaged in feuds, and others lashed out against complete strangers in fury.
Sports
The Alligator Awards: Who was the best male athlete at Florida in 2012-13?
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 10, 2013As part of the Alligator Awards recognizing the best in UF athletics during the 2012-13 season, columnists Phil Heilman and Adam Lichtenstein will debate two of the five nominees in each week’s category. Vote for the winner online at alligatorSports.org.
Opinion
It’s not you, weird roomie, it’s me. Well... it’s actually both of us.
July 10, 2013One of the greatest and most useful sources of learning experiences in college cannot be found in any classroom, textbook or library.
Opinion
Unemployable? Consider working the pole
July 10, 2013Chris Rock once said, “My only job in life is to keep my daughter off the pole.” If my parents have the same expectation for their son, this column will disappoint them.
Sports
Catch up on Florida football’s history before season starts
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | July 8, 2013When I was accepted to the University of Florida for the Fall 2010 semester, I didn’t know much about college sports. I had always preferred professional sports, and in my mind, college athletics were nothing more than wasted time on SportsCenter.
Sports
Interesting tidbits from Florida’s new football media guide
By LANDON WATNICK< | July 8, 2013The Florida football team released its media guide – sans cover – via Gatorzone.com on Monday.
Opinion
Loving my failed foster puppy
July 8, 2013On a rainy afternoon in January, Fawn stretched her paws against the tile floor of a veterinarian’s office.
Opinion
World Cup will kill Brazil
July 8, 2013Joga Bonito, Portuguese for the beautiful game, is also known as association football and in our country — where a different football reigns supreme — soccer.
Opinion
NSA spying should come as no surprise
July 8, 2013In the midst of the National Security Agency snooping hysteria, Fox Business Network pundit, author and consumer reporter John Stossel claims the federal government spying on its citizens is not that big of a deal compared to the multitude of other ways government interferes in our lives.
Opinion
#StandWithWendy leads to midnight Texas Senate showdown
July 1, 2013At some point a week ago, a show became a spectacle.
Opinion
The Tea Party movement is a farce
June 17, 2013It is beyond comprehension why anyone would consider the Tea Party movement to be any different than Occupy Wall Street.
