Sports
UF deserves more love in polls
Sep. 19, 2007Everyone seems pretty excited that UF is ranked No. 3 in the AP and USA Today polls, but you shouldn't be.
Opinion: Columns
Opinion
Online smiley faces are a sign of the times
Sep. 19, 2007I know everyone just can't stop talking about their new favorite expression, "Don't Tase me, bro." As much fun as it would be to tackle this obviously worthy issue, or not, I'm sick of it.
Sports
Safety Jackson deserves one more chance
Sep. 18, 2007Kyle Jackson has gotten second, third and fourth chances - and maybe even more.
Opinion
Police correct to use force on student
Sep. 18, 2007Andrew Meyer's arrest on Monday has no doubt sparked debate about how much force officers can use. Some believe Tasering him was out of line; others think the punishment fit the crime. But before we pass judgment on anyone, consider this snippet from Florida law:
Opinion
There are lessons to be learned from Tasered student
By KYLE COX | Sep. 17, 2007I hope nobody feels sorry for the young man who got Tased. I expect that on campus this week, angry protestors will blame the University Police Department for being too aggressive, or blame Accent for inviting Sen. John Kerry to speak or blame Tennessee for riling us all up.
Sports
Kiss nothing new in sports
Sep. 17, 2007Sports aficionados praise football for its rough and tumble nature. Players are supposed to act like savage beasts foaming at the mouth.
Opinion
Homeless solution makes things worse
By VINCENT MASSARO | Sep. 16, 2007As I was recycling my stack of week-old Alligators that I had been using as a biodegradable pillow, I realized the local homeless population has come upon even harder times than usual.
Sports
UF-UT rivalry chock full of nailbiters, controversies
Sep. 13, 2007If there was ever a year where a Gators blowout of Tennessee was possible, this could be it. But if there?s one thing we all know about rivalry games (particularly this one), it?s that they are incredibly unpredictable.
Opinion
UF's focus on health, fitness a downer
By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 13, 2007UF students can't escape the pressure of being healthy because there are reminders lurking in the shadows everywhere we turn.
Opinion
Florida must maintain Bright Futures Scholarship Program
By DANIEL BURROUGHS | Sep. 12, 2007To all you Florida residents, please take a valuable lesson from your neighbor to the north: Don't let your legislators change anything about Bright Futures.
Sports
Offensive linemen deserve more credit
Sep. 12, 2007Everyone is starting to wonder how the wide receiver corps is going to react without its leader, Andre Caldwell.
Opinion
Separation of church and television
Sep. 12, 2007I want everyone to know that Jesus had absolutely nothing to do with my success as a writer.
Opinion
Proposed cuts hurt UF employees, too
By ED SALSBERRY | Sep. 11, 2007A CEO announces 10,000 jobs are being cut to make up for a revenue shortfall. He then goes home to his ,2.5 million mansion where his private chef prepares him a meal that would cost hundreds of dollars in a restaurant. Life is rough at the top.
Opinion
Faculty leadership training worth cost
Sep. 11, 2007UF is already more than ,30 million in debt. Gov. Charlie Crist might cut some State University System funding. The Tuition Differential Program might not provide enough funding for both measures.
Sports
QB's young career to come full circle Saturday
Sep. 11, 2007Tim Tebow laid the foundation for his legacy with a 2-yard plow.
Opinion
UF needs better solutions classroom, money problems
Sep. 10, 2007It?s a new school year, but last year?s problems haven?t shown any signs of leaving.
Sports
UF will survive without wideout
Sep. 10, 2007UF faces one of its biggest rivals Saturday, and it will have to do so without one of its starting wide receivers - Andre Caldwell, who hurt his knee against Troy.
Opinion
One location enough for pizza place
Sep. 10, 2007Satchel?s Pizza is too damn far away. It?s so distant I?ve run up a string of excuses why I haven?t been lately: "My car won?t start." "My scooter died last week." "My bike tire?s flat." "My shoes have holes." I shouldn?t have to make such claims, but it?s impossible to drive sixteen miles round-trip as often as I?d like. As sacrilegious as it may be, many people think Satchel?s needs a new location.
Sports
Defensive unit needs time to develop, excel
Sep. 9, 2007Joe Haden is set to be a shutdown cornerback - in two years.
