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Is it in the food? One columnist's attempt to understand Middle East violence
Aug. 27, 2013Something must be in their food. Or maybe it’s the heat. Who knows?
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Even after recent FIU incident, widespread Pi Kappa Alpha violations not surprising
Aug. 27, 2013Whew, it has not been a good year for Florida fraternities.
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Americans need to be informed, eliminate partisanship and vote to fix government problems
Aug. 26, 2013Low congressional approval ratings seem to be the norm as of late.
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Chill out, Internet: Ben Affleck isn't as bad of a choice to play Batman as you think
Aug. 26, 2013Last week, Warner Bros. announced Ben Affleck will play Bruce Wayne opposite Henry Cavill’s Clark Kent in the coming Batman vs. Superman movie.
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Miley Cyrus grown up: she's trying too hard to be a bad girl
Aug. 26, 2013The world — but more importantly, Will Smith’s family — gaped at Miley Cyrus’ lecherous performance, heavy on twerking and foam-finger humping, at the MTV Video Music Awards. After everyone had a chance to absorb what happened on stage, the jokes flowed freely. The highlights: Robin Thicke’s Beetlejuice suit, Cyrus’ uncanny resemblance to Angelica Pickles’ Cynthia doll and that busy, lizard-like tongue.
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Changes to the Voting Rights Act damage Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream
Aug. 25, 2013“We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead,” Martin Luther King Jr. said to hundreds of thousands who joined the March on Washington on an August morning in 1963. “We cannot turn back.”
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On the eve of the "I have a Dream" 50th anniversary, civil rights still not fully realized
Aug. 25, 2013Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. It was a watershed moment in the history of the United States, culminating with Martin Luther King Jr.’s landmark “I Have a Dream” speech. Given all the advancements in civil rights over the last 50 years, many believe Dr. King’s dream is fully realized, but I’m here to tell you, we still have a long way to go.
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Churches still need tax-exempt status, despite economic gains to the contrary
Aug. 25, 2013Houses of worship in the United States — from churches and temples to mosques and synagogues — are considered tax-exempt entities by the federal government. This week, the writer behind Slate’s financial blog, Matthew Yglesias, argued that exempting churches from taxes is counterproductive.
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Increased whistle-blowing leads to a decrease in accountability by governments
Aug. 22, 2013A recent surge of whistle-blowing puts personal liberties into question.
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UF should follow in FIU's footsteps on tuition equity for undocumented students
Aug. 22, 2013Over the summer, Florida International University took a big step forward on an important issue.
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Darts & Laurels 8/23/13
Aug. 22, 2013This weird mini-week is coming to a close, and if you’re already feeling stressed, remember: It only gets harder from here!
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CNN's Sanjay Gupta reverses position on medical marijuana, now endorsing legalization
Aug. 21, 2013The debate over the legalization of marijuana may have just received an unexpected boost from a prominent news organization’s medical correspondent.
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The sequester is about to get even worse
Aug. 21, 2013Brace yourselves — another wave of sequestration is coming. And no, it has nothing to do with horses.
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The Alligator wants Fall columnists
Aug. 20, 2013Welcome back to Gainesville, Gators! Did you miss the soupy weather? The dependable afternoon monsoons? The herds of lanyard-wearing, starry-eyed freshmen around every corner? Of course you did!
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UF Dean of Students: take advantage of the many resources UF provides for new students
Aug. 18, 2013Dear UF students:
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What to expect from dorm life — practical rules to go by
Aug. 18, 2013There are a few basics to successful dorm living. Follow this advice, and you’ll survive with some money to spare. Don’t, and you’ll be broke. Simple, right?
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Bernie Machen: Florida getting better, UF heading toward top 10
Aug. 18, 2013Welcome, Class of 2017, to the University of Florida, to Gainesville and to the start of your college experience.
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Mayor Ed Braddy: Civic pride and duty starts with students
Aug. 18, 2013Welcome to the City of Gainesville, one of the finest college towns in the United States! We are very proud of our institutions of higher learning — also among the nation’s finest — and as Mayor I am committed to maintaining our strong partnerships with the University of Florida and Santa Fe College to offer you unique ways to enrich your experience.
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Rape Aggression Defense course can teach you how to fight back
Aug. 18, 2013BAM, I’m in the air. Establish a base, head butt, elbow to the face, elbow to the groin, shin scrape, foot stomp — I’m free.
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Take it from us: tips on how to become a grown-up in college
Aug. 18, 2013For most of us, college is a special time. Perhaps for the first time ever, we get to experience the unbridled freedom of adulthood while still being afforded the tether of financial support. Without parental supervision, a new student might feel inclined to do anything and everything, if only as an experiment. Other students might feel frightened and lonely without the support and comfort of their loved ones.
