Opinion
Fashion Police
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009Here's a tip from Robbery 101: wearing "crazy pajama bottoms" can hardly be described as inconspicuous criminal attire.
Opinion: Editorials
Opinion
Phelps disappoints fans, ruins image
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 2, 2009In hiding behind his youth as an excuse for smoking pot, Michael Phelps demonstrated to the world a clear lack of understanding regarding his celebrity.
Opinion
Voluptuous Veggies
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 2, 2009In the wake of NBC's decision to cut PETA's risque commercial from the Super Bowl broadcast, animal cruelty awareness hit Gainesville on Monday.
Opinion
Super Bowl spots offer viewers a distraction
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 31, 2009Beyond the highlight reel sacks and gut-busting grub, the true allure of the Super Bowl lies in catching the latest in advertising excellence.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 29, 2009As an oh-so-slow news week draws to a close, the Department of Darts & Laurels can only hope for ridiculousness to ensue this Sunday.
Opinion
Budget Bowl
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2009Typically synonymous with Super Bowl week, celebrity-filled bashes may be taking a backseat to the game thanks to the sputtering economy.
Opinion
‘Souper’ Stimulus: Barack’s budget plans are mmm–mmm–good
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2009Put away the government cheese, the House just passed President Barack Obama's stimulus package to the tune of $819 billion.
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Local weed grow–op takes a hit
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 27, 2009Straight out of a scene from "Pineapple Express," local law enforcement and federal agents seized more than $800,000 worth of marijuana plants in Williston.
Opinion
Tequila Tax?
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 27, 2009Arguably one of the finest traditions of The Gator Nation, the relocation of The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party should not be taken lightly.
Opinion
The text read ‘round The Gator Nation
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2009With the identity and motive of last week's mystery texter revealed, the post-message frenzy could be described as truly bananas.
Opinion
‘O’h, Blago
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 26, 2009Taking over Tuesday with his media tour de force, beleaguered Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made an astounding revelation during his stay in New York City.
Opinion
Budget bully
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 25, 2009To find signs of the failing economy, you don't have to look much further than the current budget crisis at UF.
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Dessert demigod descends upon G–ville
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 25, 2009The Editorial Board knows a little something about junk food.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 22, 2009With the spring semester already in full swing, Monday's holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. couldn't have come at a better time.
Opinion
Obama keeps promise to close terrorist prison
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 21, 2009After a whirlwind evening rubbing elbows with the likes of Beyonce and Shakira, the Editorial Board wouldn't have faulted President Barack Obama for taking a breather on Wednesday.
Opinion
“Michelle O”?
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 21, 2009There's no denying the Editorial Board's indelible adulation for our very own Superman, but we are just down right giddy about the new first lady.
Opinion
Lock up your cheap brew and empty kegs
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 20, 2009A string of bizarre alcohol-related incidents in Gainesville gives new meaning to "turning to the bottle" during harsh times.
Opinion
Hell on wheels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 20, 2009While attending balls and luncheons highlighted just part of a full schedule for the new administration, carrying moving boxes did not.
Opinion
America should keep expectations in check
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 19, 2009With President Barack Obama set to make history this afternoon, the Editorial Board can't help but offer a word of caution as excitement over his presidency reaches epic proportions.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 15, 2009Forgetting to set your alarm has never seemed so innocent, especially when a 50-year-old man "morking the mindy" stands in the way of getting to class.
