Opinion
Alligator obligated to report the news
Oct. 6, 2008Usually picking the stories for the next day's edition of the Alligator is a relatively painless process.
Opinion: Columns
Opinion
Bailout not without consequences
By Brandon Esposito | Oct. 5, 2008With the passage of the economic rescue plan, the federal government has mobilized more than $700 billion to quell the parallel crises in housing and finance. While this massive allocation may mitigate the turmoil in the credit markets, there are broader economic ramifications to consider.
Sports
Tebow simply trying too hard
Oct. 5, 2008FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - This could become one big, complicated mess.
Opinion
Volunteers don’t avoid McCain supporters
By Shaun Ajinkya | Oct. 2, 2008I couldn't help but laugh at the editorial submitted Thursday by Michael George about voter registration volunteers avoiding him because he was wearing a McCain-Palin shirt. It's entirely possible they did not pursue him because someone with enough interest in the election to own a shirt featuring the name of one of the candidates may be more likely to have already registered. It's also possible that in the crowded Turlington Plaza area, they simply missed him. Either way, it's irresponsible to allege a conspiracy based solely on anecdotal evidence.
Sports
Enough with Mississippi talk
Oct. 2, 2008After Monday morning's press conference, UF athletics directory Jeremy Foley complained that only one question in a 20-minute interview was asked to UF coach Urban Meyer about the upcoming Arkansas game.
Opinion
Energy technology not efficiently used
By LANCE LEGEL | Oct. 2, 2008Reclining on your couch, 36 years from now and 360,000 Chinese yuan in debt, you learn that the oceans have accelerated their flooding of coastal regions across the world. Suddenly, a deafening roar shatters all of your windows and throws you from your couch. A few miles away, a dark and expanding nuclear mushroom cloud beckons for your life.
Opinion
Amendment 2 about curbing rights, not protecting marriage
Oct. 2, 2008I'm against Amendment 2 because I believe Florida should stand up for the gay community.
Sports
Mullen not the reason for loss
Oct. 1, 2008Dan Mullen, UF's offensive coordinator, did not lose Saturday's game against Mississippi.
Opinion
Handlebar mustaches represent power, freedom from razors
By James Caven | Oct. 1, 2008I was cutting myself shaving this morning when I wondered, "Why isn't crazy facial hair popular anymore?" It certainly looks better than a face full of bandages.
Opinion
Little man shouldering economic woes
Oct. 1, 2008All right, I've had enough with the "Barackin' the Vote" and "McLeading the Polls."
Opinion
Reforming elections would improve SG
Sep. 30, 2008No one should call for change without outlining an alternative, which is why I thought it was worth spending an additional column to detail an alternative to the current Student Government electoral process.
Sports
Strong defense gives Gators hope
Sep. 30, 2008I bet Jevan Snead's 86-yard touchdown pass to Shay Hodge made you queasy. I can't blame you. That was Major Wright's one-way ticket to a SportsCenter highlight - and not the good kind.
Opinion
Ignorant electorate bound for failure
Sep. 29, 2008Many of you may be preparing to skip the first election in which you are eligible to vote. Congratulations, it's quite the milestone in your life of civic irresponsibility. May I suggest a way to celebrate this momentous occasion? Turn on CNN on election night, and every time Wolf Blitzer or one of his minions says the phrase "best political team on television," take a drink. You'll be plastered, hungover and sober again well before anyone knows who won Florida.
Sports
Loss will become turning point for UF, Tebow
Sep. 29, 2008As I sat and watched Tim Tebow speak, his eyes bloodshot and his lips quivering in Saturday's postgame press conference, I thought this would likely be the defining moment of his defining season.
Sports
Emotional Tebow promises to do better
By By MIKE McCALL | Sep. 28, 2008For all of Tim Tebow's effort in UF's loss to Ole Miss on Saturday, his postgame performance was more impressive.
Sports
Oher the real star at Mississippi
Sep. 25, 2008Talk all you want about Mississippi's quarterback, Jevan Snead. I won't be.
Opinion
Politics as usual makes ‘08 look like ‘68
By ANTHONY PAGLINO | Sep. 25, 2008Since 1966, the Republican Party has been held together by a tripod of issues and standpoints: foreign policy, economic and fiscal conservatism and the creation of cultural resentment. Today, its case for the presidency has been whittled down to one argument.
Opinion
U.S. should promote learning languages
By Julie Steinberg | Sep. 24, 2008"Kevin is an American. He is in Moscow now. Repeat after me."
Sports
Top nine UF sports stories
Sep. 24, 2008This week, Phil on the Hill will be taking a slightly different approach.
