The current Accent staff has not been able to reach the bar set by previous Accent staffs. While it has brought notable and interesting speakers, it has not provided accommodating environments for UF students.
I am sorry to say my first experience attending an Accent event may be my last. After rushing to the Phillips Center from class, I was told (after only 10 minutes of admitting students) no more tickets were available. Fine. I was too late. No big deal.
I'm disappointed in you, Alligator. The year is 2007, you've been around for more than a century, and you still allow blatantly sexist columns to be published. I know they aren't necessarily your opinions, but Tuesday's column "Camping can be fun for both sexes" was highly inappropriate.
In response to Mr. Cox's column on Tuesday, I think I speak on behalf of most people when I ask if he has ever been camping, and how many women, let alone girlfriends, has he known?
In response to Mr. Cox's Tuesday column, it could be said that all men are insensitive jocks who are solely concerned with the length and girth of their penises; but it's just not true. Neither is the depiction of all women as addicts of "objects of beautification" who are so needy of modern amenities that they are completely detached from the natural world.
I am writing in response to Monday's guest column "On-campus dining facilities should serve cage-free eggs." Don't speak for us all.
Monday's editorial headline implied students should not vote because Florida's Democratic primary will not matter. Not only is this irresponsible, but it is wrong.
Before I write what I have to say, I would like to state that I am not racist, sexist, classist or any kind of "ist."
I've noticed recent Alligators have had letters concerning reality television, namely the show "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila."
I don't understand some people's view of "freedom of speech." It is evident to me that people who publicly violate the law during peaceful, political discourse are met with praise rather than scorn.
The Alligator editorial board should give credit where credit is due. When our Student Government leaders got library hours extended for finals, the editorial board decried SG for not doing more.
My husband and I wish to express our gratitude to all of the sororities that participated in the "Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks" event on Halloween. All of the girls were so caring and wonderful with our kids, and the effort spent decorating the houses, making costumes and creating games for the kids' enjoyment was so appreciated by our family. Our children, who are ages 3 and 1, had a fantastic time, and we all hope to participate again next year. Thank you again for the wonderful Halloween experience.
These past few weeks I have seen continuous negative coverage by the Alligator editorial board wantonly slamming whole groups of students, namely Greeks and SG, for mostly negligible offenses.
This is in reference to the announcement that sport and fitness classes will be dramatically cut.
Yesterday I was worried that I wouldn't have time to buy a Gator Growl ticket before the show Friday. Between my work schedule and classes, I just wasn't sure I would have time to pick up a ticket while I was on campus.
While we may not agree with what Meyer said during the events of Sept. 17 we should, as Voltaire said, "defend to the death" his right to say it.
In response to "MTV reality show a disgrace to society," society's problem isn't promiscuous sex. "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila" is cheap, disgusting entertainment - there is no disputing that. But the reason prime-time television is filled with such garbage is because people keep tuning in. Society's real disgraces are the people who tune in to such mindless drivel while the world is bleeding and crying out to be heard.
Student Government was pleased to note on Monday that the Alligator is anticipating the global positioning system improvements for Regional Transit System just as much as we are. However, with such a focus on the timeline and cost of implementing GPS on RTS, students still don't know how much they will benefit from these improvements. SG is sure this is a huge step for a system that students interact with on such a regular basis, and will help all Gainesville residents better control their travel and their time.
I am writing to express my dissenting opinions from those expressed in Tuesday's editorial, "Over and Out." I am disappointed that it repeatedly blamed Andrew Meyer for all of the reactions to the Tasering incident. Yes, Meyer is responsible for actions at the Sen. John Kerry forum. However, he is not responsible for how UF administrators, students and the world responded to his actions. It is not his fault that the Kevorkian speech got moved to next semester. This is the responsibility of the community of which we are all a part. By attending this university, we are agreeing to support its policies.
I am writing in response to Friday's article "Protest group has 'washed its hands' of Taser incident." Concerning Ben Dictor's statement regarding the use of Tasers on campus, I would feel unsafe if the only weapons a police officer had access to were a gun or a blunt object.
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