Opinion
Racism is still a pervasive problem
Nov. 6, 2013We don’t need to look further than the pages of this newspaper to see how racism still plagues this entire country. But we can.
Opinion
Opinion
Game changer: Christie’s win and what it means for 2016
Nov. 6, 2013There was no question of whether Chris Christie would win New Jersey’s gubernatorial elections.
Sports
Can LSU cover a 13-point spread against Alabama?
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 6, 2013Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Lichtenstein and Adam Pincus preview No. 13 LSU’s road matchup against No. 1 Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS. For simplicity, Adam Pincus will go as “Pincus.”
Opinion
Guest column: I’m ready for a debate about Hillary Clinton, Democratic platform
Nov. 6, 2013In 2008, while I was in high school, I supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Without being able to recall the exact details, small differences over health care and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq led me to prefer Clinton over President Barack Obama.
Opinion
Sen. Paul’s hypocritical plagiarism makes him a ‘taker’
Nov. 6, 2013Two weeks ago, I wrote a column about Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) advocating the use of misinformation and deception during a speech to University of Louisville medical students. Paul explained to the students that he would often spread false rumors about upcoming exams among his classmates and claimed that misinformation can be “a great tactic.”
Opinion
Being human means having dignity
Nov. 6, 2013Swedish writer Henning Mankell described an emaciated, young boy he once saw walking abnormally slow down a village road in Africa.
Opinion
This is why we can’t have nice things: Lochte injured by fan
Nov. 6, 2013Poor Ryan Lochte can’t catch a break — he’s forever in Michael Phelps’ shadow, his acting career was short-lived with just a guest part on “90210” and a few “Funny or Die” videos, people only cared about his reality show for about five minutes, and the shoes he designed for Nike are hopelessly ugly.
Opinion
Can former Gov. Charlie Crist win?
Nov. 4, 2013With former Republican and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist announcing his gubernatorial candidacy on Monday, all eyes will eventually rest on our state in 2014. He will most likely be the Democratic challenger to face off against current Gov. Rick Scott. The main question that will be asked is, “Can the turncoat win back his office?”
Opinion
How do we define ‘revolution’ in 2013?
Nov. 4, 2013What does revolution mean in today’s complex world?
Opinion
Keep It To Yourself: On eliminating bathroom attendants
Nov. 4, 2013You know what low-wage restaurant workers in Manhattan love? Being told by “Business Insider” writers that their job position should be eliminated.
Sports
Florida fans should rally behind downtrodden program
By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 3, 2013JACKSONVILLE — Could it have gone any worse? Florida falls behind early only to knock on victory’s door, have it swing open and smack it in the face.
Opinion
Guest column: Join the tradition: Gator Growl 2013
Nov. 3, 2013The excitement is definitely in the air. It’s the University of Florida’s Homecoming week, and Gator Growl is almost here!
Opinion
Love them or hate them, food stamps are a necessity
Nov. 3, 2013In an effort to stem the tide of millions of Americans using government handouts to put food on the table, major cuts to the nation’s food stamp program went into effect last week. Conservatives cheer it as a way to cut additional government waste, while liberals recall the days when millions of Americans lived in poverty, unable to feed their families.
Opinion
Writers should be compensated for work
Nov. 3, 2013Everyone knows the world we live in is increasingly centered on technology — its invention, design, construction, marketing and — most importantly — its use. Science, technology, engineering and math careers abound and STEM-major students receive incentives for choosing more “worthwhile” tracks. Such a society denounces the humanities and its subfields.
Opinion
American apathy toward drone strikes is appalling
Nov. 3, 2013President Barack Obama’s use of drone strikes abroad is a polarizing debate, and the legality and secrecy of the strikes is often called into question by lawmakers. The public’s top concern over the strikes, according to the Pew Research Center, is the potential endangerment of civilians’ lives.
Opinion
Saudi women rebel — from the driver’s seat
Oct. 31, 2013There is a wonderful movie called “Wadjda” that traces the plight of a young girl determined to get her hands on a bicycle.
Opinion
Tricks & Treats (Darts & Laurels Halloween 2013)
Oct. 31, 2013Happy November, y’all. Here’s to hoping your candy hangover — or that other kind of hangover — isn’t painful enough to distract you from the fact that only 17 days of classes stand between you and Thanksgiving Break. Soon it’ll be time to retire those pumpkin spice lattes in favor of the real star: salted caramel mocha (Ed. note: it's true).
Opinion
Media searches for truth, not impartiality
Oct. 30, 2013Journalism is dead, and we all know it.
Opinion
It’s Halloween — have fun with it and ignore the candy- and sexy costume-haters
Oct. 30, 2013Unless your religion doesn’t allow it or you hate fun, you’re probably celebrating Halloween. Maybe you have the coolest costume ever — perhaps a clever pun, an on-point topical reference, a cute couple’s getup or a skin-baring masterpiece.
