Opinion
Viva the Independent Florida Alligator.
Apr. 24, 2018For the past 45 years, 2 months and 25 days, The Alligator has been independent.
Opinion: Editorials
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Don’t fight prejudice with prejudice
Apr. 22, 2018Around 3 p.m. Thursday, two Florida deputies were eating at a Chinese restaurant in Trenton, Florida, when they were shot and killed by a gunman.
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The Alligator’s archives are now online
Apr. 17, 2018At The Alligator’s office, our articles prior to the 2000s are bound in black-spined books. Articles of more recent years are saved in blue binders with the semester and year etched on its side.
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People are losing faith in police, and they should be
Apr. 15, 2018On the evening of March 18, Stephon Clark was shot eight times by Sacramento police officers. According to The Washington Post, he was shot in the neck, back and thigh. The bullets pierced his lungs and broke a number of the 22-year-old’s bones. The two officers shot at Clark 20 times. About three to 10 minutes after the attack, Clark died.
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Is a Trump presidency actually good for the feminist movement?
Apr. 8, 2018After the 2016 Presidential election, many American women felt anguish and fear for their future. The actions and words of President Donald Trump during his campaign hinted at a “The Handmaid’s Tale”-esque future and a lack of progression for the feminist movement and general equality.
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It’s time for a women’s history museum
Apr. 1, 2018Earlier this month, the head of the Smithsonian Institute announced the museum complex will launch a Women’s History Initiative to highlight women’s achievements throughout history. Unfortunately, according to The Washington Post, Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton said he does not support the idea of creating a stand-alone museum to honor this initiative — at least not right now, anyway.
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Don’t forget about Puerto Rico
Mar. 27, 2018Ever since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico Sept. 20, the island and its people have struggled to get by. It was the most powerful storm in about a century, and the island of about 3 million people was struck head on.
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We are the generation that is going to change the world
Mar. 25, 2018This Saturday, thousands of people came together in streets across the country with signs in their hands and a mission in their hearts.
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You should be more concerned about the Facebook scandal
Mar. 20, 2018There’s an old adage that goes, “If you’re not paying for it, you are the product.”
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Start taking care of yourself. Really, do it. It’s time.
Mar. 18, 2018We all have our breaking points. We all have a threshold that, if crossed, will cause us to feel overwhelmed and defeated.
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Politicians are trying to limit access to information. Let them know you're watching.
Mar. 13, 2018Whether you realize it or not, you benefit from and want there to be open information laws.
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Adding more guns is not the solution
Mar. 11, 2018On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott met with the loved ones of the 17 people who were murdered in the Parkland school shooting last month. After these meetings in Tallahassee, Scott signed a law that will create stricter measures for gun purchases across the state.
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This Spring Break, act responsibly
Feb. 27, 2018We’re almost there, just three more days until Spring Break. Some of you may be ducking out early. Some of you may be extending yours into the next week.
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UF must treat OPS workers better
Feb. 25, 2018Beneath the surface of UF’s seemingly well-run campus are the people who make it happen. We are talking about the secretaries, the adjuncts and even the custodians who work every day to make sure UF students have the best experiences possible.
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Vote to make a difference in this Spring SG election
Feb. 20, 2018Last Spring, the results of the Student Government Spring elections were decided before students made it to the polls. Only one party was running for the executive ticket, so no matter how many students voted, they only had one option.
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The Alligator endorses these candidates for Student Government
Feb. 18, 2018Editor’s note: The Alligator’s editorial board met with representatives from the three parties Sunday morning. We spoke about platform points and candidates’ goals. Our endorsements stem from these meetings.
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This Valentine’s Day, love yourself first
Feb. 13, 2018On Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded to think of others — waffles with your friends for the Galentine’s Day crowd, a candlelit dinner with your significant other.
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As more survivors die, we need to keep the lessons learned through genocide alive.
Feb. 11, 2018We learn history — the good and the bad parts of it — so we can use that knowledge to improve the future. We can avoid mistakes made by our predecessors, and we can build upon the successes they achieved. History allows us to start every move we make several steps ahead of ground zero. It allows us to continually advance society and steadily make way for a better world. As follows, these lessons are something we need to cherish and protect.
