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On “decorous” graduation ceremonies

By Zachariah Chou | May 8, 2018

UF got a black eye over the weekend when black students were aggressively forced out of their strolls while walking during graduation. Strolls, in case you aren’t familiar, are traditional, celebratory dances that originated with historically black Greek organizations. They’re a lot more meaningful than the usual dabs that we often see.

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From the editor-in-chief: Journalism ain’t dead. Chill.

Apr. 24, 2018

This is supposed to be the moment where I look back at my time at The Alligator and reflect.

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Dream. Then work hard for your dreams.

Apr. 24, 2018

A dime holed up inside a pocket of his pants was the only thing my grandfather carried with him the day he left Cuba.

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The Alligator helped me find my voice.

Apr. 24, 2018

It’s easy to lose your voice.

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What I learned at The Alligator: The scope of humanity through my lens

Apr. 24, 2018

May 5th marks the end of my journey at UF, but it also marks the beginning of my unexpected journey here.

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Goodbye Gainesville: What four years of entertainment taught me

Apr. 24, 2018

For someone who considers the written word much easier to compose than the spoken one, this goodbye column was surprisingly difficult to complete.

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Farewell column: This is how you start to let go

Apr. 22, 2018

I’ve never been good at goodbyes. I much prefer a quick hug and a “see-you-later” to a drawn-out adieu. It’s not because I’m not emotional; on the contrary, it’s because I’m afraid I’ll start to weep as soon as I meet your eyes with that “Well, this is it” look we’ve all seen before.

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Take care of yourselves and take care of each other: my parting words

Apr. 22, 2018

Happy Monday, dear readers. That sentence holds a lot of weight for me because this is the last time I will be writing it in a column in this paper.

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To save Earth, environmentalists should improve their argument

Apr. 22, 2018

Earth Day was this past Sunday. Across the country, children drew Earth on paper plates while learning to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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Finishing the academic year with success and sun

Apr. 19, 2018

More will be accomplished on our campus in the next few days than in any other week of the entire year. Thousands of papers, projects and exams will be completed, and more than 10,000 UF degrees will be conferred. This is the time of year when all of us experience the greatest stress and joy.

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Trying to explain the success of Fortnite

Apr. 19, 2018

It was revealed this past week that the new mobile version of Fortnite is reeling in $2 million a day, usurping the insanely lucrative Candy Crush and Pokemon Go. If you’ve been living under a rock the last two months and do not know what Fortnite is, I will do my best to explain it here.

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Infiltration mission failure: my attempt to attend the SG banquet

By Zachariah Chou | Apr. 19, 2018

You know those events that happen around the same time every year? As my second year at UF comes to a close, I’ve started to get a sense of when the yearly events happen around here.

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Goodbye column: What writing about feminism taught me about feminism

Apr. 17, 2018

My cursor hovered over the send button after I typed my pitch for a column about feminism. I’d read over the email half a dozen times, but I just couldn’t get myself to click.

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Movie theaters aren’t Netflix. That’s a good thing.

Apr. 17, 2018

I love the movie theater. I love buying my ticket and popcorn and finding a suitable seat, usually in the back-center rows. I love the movie previews. I love packed theaters. I love walking out of a good movie and seeing everyone chatting about it with their friends and family because we all have just shared an experience that has, in some sense, brought us together.

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We learn just as much outside of the classroom

Apr. 15, 2018

Back in high school, I remember going through the lists of organizations and extracurricular activities I could join, perusing different club banners and posters after school. I wondered what it would take to get me into college, what clubs I would most enjoy and what activities I would actually be good at. Nothing felt quite as serious then; though I knew it was important for me to get involved, I didn’t fully understand why.

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Artificial intelligence may do more harm than good for our quality of life

Apr. 15, 2018

From the steam engine and automobile to electricity and the computer, dramatic paradigm shifts in society have coincided with monumental leaps in technology. Many predict the next leap will be artificial intelligence.

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We should all be advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and their rights

Apr. 15, 2018

At UF, the month of April is more than just the last month of the Spring semester. April is Pride Awareness Month (PAM). Throughout the month, about 20 events address issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate its culture. The events are not limited to members of the community — anyone can come to celebrate or learn more.

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Differences between races exist. So what?

Apr. 12, 2018

What makes someone smart? The answer to this defines what we value in society.

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Creating a culture of care: what you can do for the Disability Resource Center

By Zachariah Chou | Apr. 12, 2018

Last week, I wrote about how I had set up meetings with the Disability Resource Center and Counseling & Wellness Center to better understand their mission and needs. On Tuesday, I met with the head of the DRC, Gerardo Altamirano, for a brief talk about disability, inclusion and the needs of the center.

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PlayStation Vue will probably replace cable and take over television

Apr. 12, 2018

Three years ago, Sony introduced the PlayStation Vue, an innovative new take on television and entertainment consumption. Breaking free from outdated technology like cable lines and messy cords, PlayStation Vue is a television service that requires only an internet connection to enjoy. Through the use of internet streaming, Vue takes the on-demand elements of Netflix and Hulu and introduces live TV into the mix.