Sports
Meyer, Miles sure to provide fireworks
Oct. 8, 2008All right, it's time for the lights in The Swamp to brighten again come Saturday.
Opinion: Columns
Opinion
‘Joe Six–Pack’ deserves more dignity than the Average Joe
By Susan Holcomb | Oct. 8, 2008Who is Joe Six-Pack? It's a question I've been mulling over ever since the term came up in last week's vice presidential debate. It's pretty clear what image the phrase is supposed to conjure up in the American psyche: He's the average Joe, the hardworking member of the middle class who kicks back with a beer after a long day of work.
Opinion
Government bailout part of financial mismanagement cycle
By Daniel Rood | Oct. 7, 2008As you might have noticed, our economy isn't doing so well. Congress has just passed an enormous bailout bill worth $700 billion of taxpayer money. Along with the high price tag, the bill also gives the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve unprecedented powers over the free market.
Sports
Trash talk heats up heading into game against LSU
Oct. 7, 2008In the back corner of UF's newly renovated weight room, just off the indoor sprint track, there is a cinderblock wall with paper strewn across it.
Opinion
Presidential debates are overrated
Oct. 7, 2008In the days following the first presidential debate of the general election, I had a lot of explaining to do.
Sports
LSU game could be defining moment for UF
Oct. 6, 2008I had ESPN on my TV in the background Monday afternoon like I usually do, but when I looked up from my computer, I saw something strange.
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
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.
