Opinion: Editorials
Opinion
Yes, diversity is still something to celebrate
Feb. 5, 2018Something we have been hearing way too often lately is diversity is not worth praising. That “it’s 2018,” so diversity and acceptance aren’t things we have to worry about anymore. That racism and prejudice aren’t things we have to worry about anymore. That cruelty, judgement and downright bigotry are a thing of the past. Well, dear reader, these assumptions are, unfortunately, incorrect.
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Darts & Laurels: Feb. 2, 2018
Feb. 1, 2018Ah, flu season. The undesirable yet familiar scents of hand sanitizer and DayQuil fill the air. Sniffling noses and phlegm-filled coughs can be heard all throughout campus.
Opinion
Student journalists deserve your support
Jan. 30, 2018In today’s editorial, we’re going to ask you to remember your high school days.
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“I got fake people showin’ fake love to me,” and it’s a bigger problem than you’d think
Jan. 28, 2018When we think of identity theft, we often consider drained bank accounts and staggering credit scores. We think of it as a crime committed for direct and immediate financial gain, not for perceived popularity. But, similarly to what it has done to most aspects of society, social media is changing the standards of identity theft.
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Another senseless murder happened Tuesday. But you probably don’t care.
Jan. 23, 2018You’re going to read the story and perhaps feel a pang of sadness. You’ll read the names — maybe even get to know their families for a second.
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Doctors shouldn’t deny treatment based on religion
Jan. 21, 2018News headlines last week were dominated by the government shutdown and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program deals. These big ticket items, as important as they are, have taken away focus from another just as infuriating issue in President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Congress needs to act on DACA
Jan. 16, 2018Hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants continue to live in fear of impending deportation as Congress attempts to finalize their fate with a legislative solution.
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Joe Arpaio does not deserve the people’s vote
Jan. 9, 2018It was only a matter of time before the next chapter in the Joe Arpaio saga came around.
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New year, better you
Jan. 8, 2018It’s that time of the year again. The gym is filled to capacity, the library is surprisingly full and the rude classmate you’ve dealt with for the past three semesters is suddenly rather friendly. It’s a new year, a new semester and a new chance for people to change for the better — or at least for them to pretend to.
Opinion
Set realistic goals
Jan. 7, 2018It’s that time of the year again. The gym is filled to capacity, the library is surprisingly full and the rude classmate you’ve dealt with for the past three semesters is suddenly rather friendly. It’s a new year, a new semester and a new chance for people to change for the better — or at least for them to pretend to.
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Final unsolicited advice from the opinions editor
Dec. 6, 2017This week and the one that will follow are sure to generate a host of emotions for everyone at UF. We find ourselves faced with endings, goodbyes and new beginnings. Not to mention the stress and anxiety that inevitably accompany the slew of final exams and papers thrust upon us. Needless to say, the vast majority of us are emotional wrecks right now.
Opinion
Fear is holding us back from change
Dec. 3, 2017In our society, there is an epidemic of fear. Fear of social rejection, fear of mockery, fear of being cast as the odd one out. The crippling concern many have for judgement inflicted on them has left a number of bright minds silenced. It’s time we put an end to this epidemic.
Opinion
An attempt to prove fake news failed, but are we surprised?
Nov. 28, 2017A failed attempt by Project Veritas to expose the Washington Post for media bias has the U.S. once again cooing about fake news and the dishonest and corrupt media.
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The challenge in explaining injustice
Nov. 26, 2017The other day, a friend of the Alligator opinions editor asked her why she wants to fight injustice. Being honest, Abby said herself she didn’t know how to answer the question with anything other than the elementary and unimpressive response: “because it’s wrong.” Now to use one of those activist buzzwords, we at the Alligator are going to “unpack” this question.
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You can only stretch yourself so thin
Nov. 14, 2017It’s about that time during Fall semester when we all start to lose our minds. The reality of final exams and the end of the semester is looming over us, and the fate of our final grades hangs in the balance of how the next few weeks goes. Needless to say, every student within the general vicinity of UF right now is stressed beyond belief.
Opinion
Do white supremacists even believe in white supremacy?
Nov. 12, 2017White supremacy is on the rise. Not just in the U.S. but in nations across the globe.
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For once, FSU is a role model
Nov. 7, 2017Florida State University President John Thrasher announced Monday he’s indefinitly suspending all fraternities and sororities at FSU, effective immediately. This follows a slew of appalling incidents within the school’s Greek community, most notably the death of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pledge Andrew Coffey who was found unresponsive after attending a party.
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Trump does not deserve a double standard when it comes to assault
Oct. 31, 2017Earlier this week, “Star Trek” and “Rent” actor Anthony Rapp revealed to the public the “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him more than 30 years ago when he attended a party thrown at Spacey’s home.
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We all deserve a Halloween free of sexual assault
Oct. 29, 2017If you’ve read or watched the news at all over the past few weeks, chances are you’ve seen the words “sexual assault” multiple times. After news dropped about Harvey Weinstein’s appalling past, more and more women from Hollywood have been coming out and sharing their stories. Following suit, millions of other women and men have felt empowered to share their history with sexual assault through the social media campaign #MeToo.
