Opinion
John Kerry forum not worth our time
By VINCENT MASSARO | Sep. 9, 2007Would somebody please tell me why, on Gore's green earth, Sen. John Kerry is coming to UF?
Opinion: Columns
Sports
Meyer's Gators too well coached to suffer major upset
Sep. 6, 2007The question "Who's Now?" was finally answered last week.
Opinion
Even clueless can survive football games
By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 6, 2007What I am about to say has never been said before. I do not believe that anyone, in the history of UF, has expressed the following words, for fear of being a social outcast forever and possibly banished from The Gator Nation altogether.
Opinion
Electricity savings easier than you think
Sep. 5, 2007If electrical utilities lower their costs by reducing expenses or adopting "green" technology, students have reason to rejoice. Less money for utilities means more for other things, right? Wrong.
Sports
National hype to explode for QB
Sep. 3, 2007Finally, when the next moron questions whether Tim Tebow can throw or not, you have some game tape to show off.
Opinion
Gainesville more than bars, ball games and Butler Plaza
By ALISON POSEY | Sep. 3, 2007For many, Gainesville is just a temporary home while these individuals seek their degree - a town just small enough so you still have that "down home feel," yet big enough so Saturday nights aren't spent glued in front of a television watching reruns of "Law and Order." However, you can always hear the constant grumblings of students who are sick of the club scene and have walked through the Oaks Mall one too many times.
Opinion
Credit cards can cause money troubles for college students
By MIKE PATRONE | Sep. 3, 2007"Free pizza, free T-shirts, free beer… all you have to do is fill out this form." If you haven't encountered this "deal" yet, you surely will sometime before the end of the semester.
Sports
Better ways to spend a fortune
Sep. 3, 2007If you want to eat dinner with Urban Meyer, you're going to have to fork over some major cheese.
Opinion
Fear is an unfortunate part of life
Sep. 3, 2007Imagine two fairly built girls returning from lacrosse practice at Southwest Recreation Center. They exit the gym with another male student and carry their heavy equipment toward the bus stop. Upon reaching the bus stop, the weather takes a turn for the worse and rain starts pouring down on the girls.
Opinion
Open house invites budding journalists
By LYNDSEY LEWIS | Aug. 30, 2007We know, we know - the Alligator has broken your heart before.
Opinion
Raised decal prices would help parking issues
By MATTHEW SALOIS | Aug. 30, 2007You're late for school. The time is 9:30 a.m. and you've just pulled onto Gale Lemerand Drive, hoping to find a parking space in the commuter lot. After searching for fifteen minutes, you give up and head to the O'Connell Center lot. Sorry, no luck - this lot is full, too. Despite being a bad way to start the day, thousands of students face this situation. The question is, how do we remedy the problem?
Opinion
Many corporations act responsibly toward employees, environment
By KYLE COX | Aug. 29, 2007Is it possible to pinpoint the moment when Americans decided boardroom decisions stem solely from deception and derision? Did the Enron debacle of 2004 set tongues ablaze, or have we long had reasons to distrust corporate America?
Opinion
Over-the-counter Plan B anniversary matters to college students
By VINCENT MASSARO | Aug. 29, 2007As a college student, I welcome almost any chance to celebrate. Just a few days ago I celebrated the four-month anniversary of the end of spring classes. My apologies if I forgot to invite you, but don't worry. We had so much fun, we're going to do it again next month. I'll Facebook you.
Sports
Rainey's future is on defense
Aug. 29, 2007There are certain things I know you just can't say to a UF fan.
Opinion
Students can help ease UF's debt woes
Aug. 29, 2007I know, I know - UF President Bernie Machen has made resolving UF's debt problem his calling card. But despite a cost-cutting task force, a hiring freeze and a tuition plan without immediate short-term benefits, one solution to the problem has not been addressed.
Opinion
Students should help out homeless
By Danny Beaulieu | Aug. 28, 2007On Monday, the Gainesville City Commission voted to approve the location for a new homeless shelter that will be part of a joint effort to end homelessness between the city and Alachua County.
Opinion
Endless options for students looking to get involved
By COLLEEN SHEA | Aug. 28, 2007UF is bursting at the seams with new opportunities for every type of student. There is a colorful cornucopia of clubs to join, an endless sea of parties to crash, a large number of athletic-based activities to avoid and a ginormous stack of coupons to treasure - all of which are great if you are a fearless person who isn?t afraid to fall flat on your face diving for a Frisbee.
Opinion
Make sure you earn your education — you paid for it
By JESSICA MILLER | Aug. 28, 2007BEducation is one of the few things a person is willing to pay for and not get,C William Lowe Bryan once said.
Opinion
Greeks must accept some stereotypes
Aug. 27, 2007I heard through the Greekvine that the Greek community needs a makeover. Apparently some silly television show filled with sex and sex and beer - oh my! - bruised their peach-like reputation. I put together some slogans for them. Here's my top sorority slogan: "To-ga, to-ga, to-gather under the bonds of sisterhood is a wonderful idea." It says, "We're a little formal, but we're here for the party, too." They can thank me later.
