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Privacy should be given greater value
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 17, 2009Several weeks ago, I showed up to my friend Katie’s house to watch TV.
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Mammogram guidelines should follow international standard
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 17, 2009Conservative horror stories about Obamacare run amok are finally coming true in the minds of some.
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No Telling When: Obama must follow through on promise
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 16, 2009A recent study by UF professor Bonnie Morad, in cooperation with the RAND Corp., a nonprofit research institution, revealed that veteran support for the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy has fallen sharply since it was introduced in 1993. By 2006, only about 40 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans supported it — down from 75 percent in 1993.
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Obama shouldn’t take middle road in Afghanistan
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 15, 2009The human cost of the Afghan war has risen sharply in recent months, as evidenced by the headlines that appear all too frequently. But the financial cost of the war, another mounting problem, has received less coverage.
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Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 12, 2009This week the world celebrated momentous changes in history, and America celebrated some changes of its own. By contrast, things have been a little slow around the Alligator; the most noteworthy thing to happen this week is the mysterious disappearance of the friendly rats that live in our walls (if you’re reading this, we miss you). These epic world events only make the mundane state of affairs in Gainesville harder to bear. With that in mind, we are happy to present you with a don’t-let-the-small-town-blues-get-you-down edition of...
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Take It Easy Police: partygoers should think before acting
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 11, 2009“They think Gainesville is their personal toilet... coming from behind shows what kind of garbage they are.” These are the words that Gainesville Police spokesman Keith Kameg used to describe five individuals arrested for attacking police at a Fest after party on Nov. 1. He went on to describe these individuals as a “fringe element” who only visited Gainesville looking for a place to stay.
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Cruel Courts: Florida judicial system should rethink how it tries teens
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 9, 2009Three South Florida teenagers who stand accused of setting another teen on fire will be charged as adults, according to the Associated Press. Denver Jarvis and Matthew Bent, both 15, and Jesus Mendez, 16, were charged with one count each of attempted second-degree murder on Monday.
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Waging War: Farmworkers' wages often forgotten
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 8, 2009The closest that the average UF student comes to seeing the working conditions on an American farm is the occasional visit to FarmVille. (Well, for some unfortunate souls, this has become an all-too-frequent visit.)
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Blue-doggy style: Democrats shouldn’t bend on key issues
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 8, 2009On Saturday night, the House of Representatives passed sweeping health care legislation in what President Barack Obama called "an historic moment for our nation and for American families."
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Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 5, 2009Things have been extra crazy around campus recently. UF staff members and the public just won't let up with their barrage of absurd actions, baffling the Editorial Board. While we would never wish this feeling of helpless bewilderment on anyone, we do hope that the Student Body shares in at least some of our confusion. And it is on that note that we are proud to present you with a we-need-confirmation-that-it's-not-just-the-sleep-deprivation-that's-confusing-us edition of...
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Gay rights activists should look to federal government
By The Alligator Editorial Staff | Nov. 4, 2009The most notable result of Tuesday's election was not the Republican wins in New Jersey or Virginia, but the continued push in voter initiatives rejecting same-sex marriage.
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Good riddance to judge who refused to marry interracial couple
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 3, 2009Last month, an interracial couple seeking a marriage license was turned away by a Louisiana justice of the peace on the grounds that their marriage was "mixed." The refusal was met with an eruption of criticism from civil rights groups and public officials, including Louisiana's governor, Bobby Jindal.
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RTS must act to make crossing streets safer
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 3, 2009The death of Erin Pelton Monday night is a tragedy to say the least. A 2008 UF graduate with an animal biology degree, she aspired to become a veterinarian, and friends say she had a promising future.
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Public Porn: Students should report lewd behavior
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2009In September, UF spent about $3,500 to install hand sanitizers on campus. Hopefully Library West is well stocked, because they're about to experience a sharp increase in demand.
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Death Beds: Tanning beds not worth the health risk
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2009With winter approaching, sunny skies give way to pale thighs for some UF students. But many trying to hold on to that elusive summer tan take excessive risks to retain it.
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UF should think before expanding student union
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 1, 2009As planning begins for the renovation and possible expansion of the Reitz Union, UF administrators and the Student Government must take care not to alienate students and faculty who are facing tough times.
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Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 29, 2009The week is winding down at the Alligator as we prepare for Halloween, Florida-Georgia, the Fest, sleep... Fortunately, we've been working on our costumes all semester. Thanks to many long nights at the Alligator, accompanied by stimulant-fueled weekend study binges, we're happy to present you with a we-feel-like-zombies-every-day-so-we-don't-need-to-dress-up-for-Halloween edition of...
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AGH closure is good business, bad call
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 28, 2009Shands HealthCare is closing the doors at AGH on Nov. 1, citing persistent financial losses and the weakened economy. In recent years, these annual losses have climbed to more than $12 million.
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Cold Shoulder: City shouldn’t put a limit on holiday meals
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 27, 2009The Gainesville City Commission's choice to enforce a 130-meal limit for St. Francis House this Thanksgiving shows how disconnected it is from many of Gainesville's residents.
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Man shouldn't have been fired for wearing religious pin
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 27, 2009An Okeechobee man said he was fired from his cashier job at Home Depot for wearing a pin that read, "One nation under God."
