Sports
Thanks for the memories
By Sam Campisano | Dec. 4, 2019I still have Ian Cohen’s Alligator Goodbye Column bookmarked on my laptop.
Opinion: Columns
Sports
Keep fighting the good fight. It will all be worth it in the end
By Mari Faiello | Dec. 4, 2019It was January of 2017 in my freshman year at UF when I got the call.
Opinion
Goodbye Column: I can finally catch my breath
By Amanda Rosa | Dec. 3, 2019I have dreaded this exact moment: My acrylic nails tapping against my phone at 3:41 a.m. as I type into the notes app.
Opinion
Goodbye Column: Your health should always come before a story
Dec. 3, 2019Wow, I’m finally leaving the godforsaken basement office that is The Alligator. Despite my cries to never come back at the end of every semester, it is a year and a half later and I’ve finally reached the point where I truly can’t come back. As a Leo sun and Virgo rising, I’m deeply unemotional, so I don’t know how to be sentimental. Instead, I'm just going to spew a bunch of words and stop when I feel like I’ve run out of things to say as a true fire sign with a Gemini moon.
Opinion
Pets are great if you know how to take care of them
Dec. 1, 2019Getting a pet in college is a great idea. Any dog, cat, fish or chicken would make a great companion. We all need some animal affection in college, especially as finals approach. Kitten snuggles or puppy kisses might be exactly what you need at this time of year. Plus, they provide great emotional support. I recommend that every responsible college student have a pet, but think carefully before you add a tail-wagging pal to your family. If you do decide to get a furry, feathered or scaly companion, be conscious of where you are getting them from, and be certain that you are prepared to commit to this creature for the rest of its life.
Opinion
On not living up to expectations
Dec. 1, 2019This is something that’s been on my mind a lot lately. Standing at the end of the semester now, there are great obstacles to face over the next few weeks, but there are even more behind us. You may have overcome some of those obstacles successfully and failed to overcome others. And, while I’m confident we’ll all face our upcoming challenges to the best of our ability, it’s possible we might not live up to the expectations we’ve set for ourselves. But falling short of them is not just okay, it’s normal.
Opinion
Imposter Syndrome
Dec. 1, 2019Underneath your success, imposter syndrome loves to roam. It transforms your achievements into bundles of doubts. It belittles all those hours of hard work into luck that you don’t deserve.
Opinion
Black Friday deals are outdated and come with a cost
Dec. 1, 2019Last week saw the repetition of what is now a tradition in the U.S.’ consumer culture: Black Friday. We all know what Black Friday looks like: mobs of people in a store rushing for extraordinary deals, people camping outside to get first dibs on a cheap TV or appliance and poor employees enduring all the madness. However, while this chaotic scene may have once had some appeal, time, the evolution of the Internet and our growing awareness of environmental and consumer issues is making Black Friday an irrelevant celebration. It’s time to acknowledge that.
Sports
Florida should be ranked higher
By Sam Campisano | Nov. 30, 2019Newsflash for the College Football Playoff Selection Committee: The Florida Gators are one of the 10 best teams in the country.
Opinion
Trump’s infamous money moves
Nov. 24, 2019In the first week of November, our president was ordered by a state judge to pay $2 million in damages to nonprofit groups. This came after he admitted to the misuse of funds raised by the Donald J. Trump Foundation to promote his run for the presidency, pay off business debts and purchase a self-portrait for one of his hotels. The award of damages marks the end of a legal battle that’s been taking place since 2016 when New York’s attorney general accused the Trump family of using the foundation for business and campaign purposes. The cash in question was raised at a fundraiser intended for veterans in Iowa, which Trump later acknowledged as a campaign event.
Sports
Dear Holloway: Not all media is the same
By Kyle Wood | Nov. 17, 2019I’ve always taken exception to the sweeping use of the term “the media.”
Opinion
The best Pokémon games so far
By Myles Gibbs | Nov. 17, 2019On Friday, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield hit the big time on Nintendo Switch after eight months of hype. In light of this notable step for the franchise – seeing a main-series game on a console for the first time – I thought it’d be prudent to look back on some of the best games in the series so far.
Opinion
Talking about mental health disparities in undocumented communities
By Matthew Diaz | Nov. 17, 2019Mental illnesses are colorblind, but the barriers to treatment aren’t. Previously, I wrote about some of the ways that immigrant communities were disproportionately affected by mental illnesses, which made me interested in our undocumented population in the United States. Roughly 10 million strong, they live in perpetual fear and anxiety, often without any sustainable way of getting professional help. Most conversations thus far have been focused on how to eliminate overt barriers to healthcare, but for this community’s sake, more needs to be said about eliminating the underlying psychosocial barriers.
Sports
Florida’s offensive line is its limiting factor
By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 16, 2019Quarterback Kyle Trask has an array of weapons to get the ball to. Receivers Trevon Grimes, Van Jefferson and Tyrie Cleveland are all lengthy, athletic targets. They run crisp routes and have good ball skills.
Opinion
Your ideal body shape should be your own
By Hannah Whitaker | Nov. 14, 2019As a society, we must stop making certain body shapes and sizes trendy. This isn’t a revolutionary or unpopular opinion, but it is something I constantly see and am affected by daily. I am imploring us, as human beings, to stop accepting unhealthy body ideals. Young women are constantly bombarded with images of thin bodies with perky breasts on social media and ad campaigns. These body types are by no means average — or even healthy — yet, women grow up desiring to look like supermodels. We must put an end to the fetishization of certain body types. We shouldn’t only praise one breast size, as this is something no one has control over. Thigh gaps aren’t an indicator of health, and plenty of healthy people don’t have thigh gaps. We should begin to promote healthy bodies, not idealistic bodies. Regardless of body shape, you should celebrate your body.
Opinion
The truth behind feminism today
By Carly Sloane Gettleman | Nov. 14, 2019The fight for gender equality is ingrained in the United States’ history. Beginning in the mid-1800s with the battle for women’s suffrage, feminism has been in the spotlight of politics. Unfortunately, in today’s society, feminists’ efforts have become extreme.
Sports
Mullen stands alone among 2nd-year coaches
By Sam Campisano | Nov. 13, 2019One of the first things I did as a UF student was buy season tickets for football.
Opinion
The stigma of going braless
By Lauren Rousseau | Nov. 12, 2019What comes in pairs, is beloved by babies, but hated by the media? Nipples! In the age of the #MeToo movement and feminism, women are taking ownership over their bodies, including their nipples.
