While I have tried religion in the past, something has always led me away from faith and toward reason. I found the burden of proof is not on the atheists to prove that God does not exist; it is on the theists to prove the existence of a deity. I just have not been presented with any convincing evidence.
In Monday's issue of the Alligator, we printed a letter to the editor that we believe needs to be addressed.
It's the end of an era, folks.
If you have not seen a "Coexist" bumper sticker with the letters composed of different religious symbols, you have probably never been on or around UF's campus.
What's the drinking age for ignorance?
The most dangerous part of the increased cost of attendance at UF is coming from fees that are carelessly foisted on the Student Body and even more carelessly spent on our behalf. There is talk that our fees should go to a renovated and expanded Reitz Union. This talk must end before it begins again.
Most conservative Republican candidates claim that they believe in individual liberty and freedom - at least when it's convenient.
A recent plan sponsored by Rep. Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., to impose minimum wage laws on disabled workers is bad news for some with disabilities.
I spend an awful large amount of time looking at food blogs. Like, a whole lot of time. If you looked at my Google Reader feed, it's pretty much mostly food blogs at this point.
If you happen to sit on a panel that deals with discrimination policy, you probably also don't want to be posting racial slurs online.
We are often implored to look local after graduation to find employment. Gainesville has an entrepreneurial culture and is trying to become a center for start-ups, especially in the tech industry. Unfortunately, the policies of the local government will be sure to stunt Gainesville's growth for the foreseeable future. Gainesville is obsessed with collecting large tax revenues, regulating everything and taking profits from brick-and-mortar businesses to give to imaginary ones.
There is some misinformation circulating about the Florida Animal Rescue Act. Despite claims, Senate Bill 818/House Bill 597 does not force the transfer of "unwanted strays" to nonprofit animal rescue organizations.
Troublemakers around UF might have thought we weren't going to call them out anymore considering we didn't have our traditional Friday editorial last week.
If ever there was a moment for the Student Government to turn to Article VII of its Constitution, dealing with impeachment of executive officers, the recent election debacle would be it.
CHOICES saved my life.
On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a resolution declaring the phrase "In God We Trust" the official motto of the U.S.
Why is health care so dang expensive? It concerns me to see that the default solution to any problem is more government regulation. Congress seems to love passing more laws, but it never thinks that maybe its mountains of legislation are the source of the problem.
Given that we are still a couple of months away from the first votes being cast in the Republican presidential primary, many of you probably couldn't care less about the candidates because you aren't voting or aren't voting for Republicans.
Don't even talk to me about deadlines. At this point, I'm a deadline professional. Without them, I'd be lost. I've relied on major deadlines for most of my education.
In Palm Bay, Nick Martinez recently found out by being suspended that his school, Southwest Middle, does not tolerate public displays of affection.
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