Opinion: Columns
Opinion
Columnist looks to winter with dread
By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 23, 2010After the blur that was my 21st birthday, I found myself sober enough to realize fall was officially upon us. I don’t know about you, but I sincerely detest fall.
Opinion
Women a plus in conservative politics
By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 22, 2010Queen Elizabeth I was an unexpected political genius dedicated to her country and her people in a manner that had been seen in few monarchs before her. Stepping into her position as one of the first female heads of state, Queen Elizabeth I brought the English people through both domestic and foreign crises in determined strides.
Sports
Predictability, play-calling to blame for offense’s struggles
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 21, 2010Let’s get this straight: The Gators aren’t purposefully struggling on offense.
Opinion
Zombie attack bad for university image
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 21, 2010There is a menace slowly creeping across UF’s campus.
Sports
The kids, their tweets and their Facebooks are just misunderstood
Sep. 20, 2010Teryl Austin wants his players to stop tweeting. Or twittering. Or twerping. Whatever it is they do — what are they calling it?
Opinion
Wild bison infestation a real problem
Sep. 20, 2010While many new students might be completely unaware, there are about four dozen free-roaming bison hidden on the 21,000 acres of Paynes Prairie.
Sports
Tennessee’s program struggling despite having so much to offer
Sep. 19, 2010Here’s all you need to know about Tennessee: The Vols ran a flea-flicker to throw the ball to a tight end on an out route.
Opinion
U.S. loses when parties play games
By Chris Dodson | Sep. 19, 2010George Washington tried to warn us about the evils of political parties in America during his farewell address 214 years ago. However, since this is America, no one listened.
Opinion
Students: Beware credit card rates
By Marley Hughes | Sep. 16, 2010I hate to say it, but Washington, D.C., has a pretty terrible record of helping the little guy, even when they try the hardest.
Opinion
Growing up doesn’t end at childhood
By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 16, 2010Growing up we’re taught the very important lesson of determination. We can accomplish anything we put our minds to, we’re told. Our goals are nothing but a few steps away. Our childhood dreams would always come true.
Sports
Historic meeting between Gators track coach, president goes unnoticed
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 15, 2010If you want to make the news, do something stupid.
Opinion
Obama’s plan real Humans vs. Zombies
By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 15, 2010Everyone loves a good movie.
Opinion
Facebook oversharing is dangerous
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 14, 2010The sense of college is invoked when certain words are uttered. Degree. Campus. Quad. Facebook.
Sports
The anatomy of a downfall: How Rocky Top went silent
Sep. 13, 2010Have you ever watched interviews with Muhammad Ali in the days before his last fight?
Opinion
IRHA a fiscally responsible, inclusive organization
By Sean Johnson | Sep. 13, 2010I want to clear up misconceptions that were represented about the Inter-Residence Hall Association in Monday’s Alligator. IRHA serves as the major programming arm of UF’s residence halls as well as the students’ voice in the residence halls. Furthermore, IRHA prides itself on its ability to build great leaders out of its ranks, many of whom go on to achieve great things in the university and the world.
Opinion
America could benefit from lying robots
Sep. 13, 2010I was emboldened by news last week that robotics finally made the technological leap forward necessary to create the one thing that can conceivably save our country from collapsing under the weight of our own self-importance — lying robot politicians.
Sports
Fans should not hold this year’s team to same standard as 2009 squad
Sep. 12, 2010Through the first 97 minutes of Florida’s football season, Gators fans had little reason to be optimistic.
Opinion
Ignorance mars community relations
By Chris Dodson | Sep. 12, 2010The proposed Islamic community center known as Park 51 in New York City has drawn a lot of criticism that, quite frankly, makes Americans and the media look absolutely foolish.
