On Tuesday I wrote on the importance of maintaining Internet freedom — if only for the most excellent ability that it gives us to spread information. I would like to explore this concept a little more deeply but from a different perspective.
Summer’s finally winding down, and you made it.
I’ve been working with the Alligator for nearly a year, first as a columnist and now as Opinions editor.
“Doctor Who” fans around the world tuned in to various BBC outlets on Sunday to find out who would play the role of The Doctor’s 12th incarnation.
As hypocritical as it may sound, libertarians, anti-statists and market anarchists should embrace the welfare state and acquire as many public benefits as possible.
There’s a tired argument that has been used time and time again by Republicans. “If Bush were president and doing the same things Obama’s doing, he’d never get a break.”
Holy mackerel, what a week. Whether it be massive exams or getting caught in that massive storm yesterday, we’re sure that your patience has been tested at least once. It’s all part of being a Gator, though. Take heart: The rough bits help you to appreciate the good bits so much more. We’ll help you wind down with this week’s it-gets-better edition of...
We are in the dead of summer here in Gainesville.
Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives had the opportunity to reign in the National Security Agency’s power to spy on us.
Chris Christie has recently made headlines by demonstrating just how much hot air his bloated balloon of a body can release at once.
Is this Rainesville or Gainesville? We hope that your midterms went — or are going — well. We’re glad that you’ve chosen to spend some time with us despite the summer humidity and the rain. Now, before the page smudges, we’d like to deliver this week’s edition of...
“The Shawshank Redemption” has all the ingredients of a dismal movie. Its protagonist, Andy Dufresne, is hurled into a dark, dingy prison after being framed for murder. He spends years there battling anxiety and depression, not to mention fellow prisoners.
During Summer B, I’ve been taking a course about the cultural impact of video games.
This year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego brought with it loads of exciting news and trailers, magnificent costumes and a whopping crowd of more than 130,000.
The Onion, a satirical news network, produced a parody of TED Talks titled “Using Social Media To Cover For Lack Of Original Thought.” In the video, a young presenter wearing flashy clothes references a snapshot of Cheetos’ Facebook page.
In recent years, the use of social media outlets by celebrities has increased dramatically. Seemingly just about every big name in the professional sports and entertainment has a Twitter account.
Though lawmakers in Washington argue about how best to manage the agriculture industry, it seems the best way for them to manage it would be to not manage it at all. Agricultural subsidies have created a drag on our economy, encouraged poor farming practices and have given politicians an excuse to try and implement tax penalties on food items they deem unhealthy.
For many, hearing the Zimmerman verdict was a sobering slap in the face.
With Zimmerman’s acquittal came shock, rage and celebration. Activity spiked across social media as everyone weighed in on whether justice was served. Friends turned on each other, relatives engaged in feuds, and others lashed out against complete strangers in fury.
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