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HvZ not UF’s only intense game

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 22, 2010

I agree with Sean Quinn’s column regarding Humans vs. Zombies. Players are far too intense and it reflects negatively on the school. I know another game where the same applies. A bunch of students wear pads, hit each other and chase a man with a ball. Most students get into the game and some even paint themselves! This barbarity reflects horribly on this school as a learning institution.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Former senator disappointed in campaign tactics thus far

By Matt Michel | Sep. 21, 2010

During my daily ritual of reading the Alligator, I came across something that sincerely disappointed me. At first glance, the number of candidates opting to run as independents this semester surprised me.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Unfair to discredit independent candidates

By Ford Dwyer | Sep. 21, 2010

This is in response to yesterday’s letter by Justin Willems, which de-legitimized the independent Student Government candidates.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Zombie attack bad for university image

By Sean Quinn | Sep. 21, 2010

There is a menace slowly creeping across UF’s campus.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Red herring

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 21, 2010

Just more than a week ago, we wrote with optimism that our country was moving forward, ending a 17-year-old discriminatory ban that forcefully puts a gag order on gay members of the military.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Mutant mutiny: FDA may give go-ahead to genetic modification

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 21, 2010

Hidden inside a fair-trade, raw, organic, vegan health-foods store wearing clothing made from nothing but hemp, Michael Pollan is crying.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Wild bison infestation a real problem

Sep. 20, 2010

While many new students might be completely unaware, there are about four dozen free-roaming bison hidden on the 21,000 acres of Paynes Prairie.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Solar Savior: Walmart announces sustainability goals

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2010

The international multibillion-dollar behemoth responsible for combining every possible item under one roof announced Monday that it plans to add more to its roofs.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Dancing with the GOP

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2010

Wait, you all thought “Dancing With the Stars” wasn’t serious television?

OPINION | COLUMNS

U.S. loses when parties play games

By Chris Dodson | Sep. 19, 2010

George Washington tried to warn us about the evils of political parties in America during his farewell address 214 years ago. However, since this is America, no one listened.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sex columnist's writing must be based on food; sports editor should give advice on what is newsworthy

By Luba Solonenko | Sep. 19, 2010

Jared Misner, your responses on Sex and the Swamp are so cool.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Stoned and released

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 19, 2010

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks we’re just as good as The Onion.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Goofy governor: Crist calls expense report a “sham”

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 19, 2010

The happiest place on Earth just got a little sour for our sun-kissed sweetheart in the governor’s mansion.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Students: Beware credit card rates

By Marley Hughes | Sep. 16, 2010

I hate to say it, but Washington, D.C., has a pretty terrible record of helping the little guy, even when they try the hardest.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Columnist makes flawed argument

By Chad Kimes | Sep. 16, 2010

What a silly argument Bryan Griffin has against the health care bill. He seems to think faceless government bureaucrats are somehow different or worse than faceless insurance company bureaucrats.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Growing up doesn’t end at childhood

By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 16, 2010

Growing up we’re taught the very important lesson of determination. We can accomplish anything we put our minds to, we’re told. Our goals are nothing but a few steps away. Our childhood dreams would always come true.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Media avoids real issues

By Liz Zatz | Sep. 16, 2010

After reading how the Alligator staff responded to the Chris Rainey story, I was thoroughly disappointed. Saying Rainey “just sent a sexy text message that said ‘Time to die bitch’ among other sweet nothings” is trivializing a serious issue.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 16, 2010

Did you miss us?

OPINION | COLUMNS

Obama’s plan real Humans vs. Zombies

By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 15, 2010

Everyone loves a good movie.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Charlie’s Children

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 15, 2010

Call him Mr. Flip-Flop. Call him Mr. Cover-up. Call him Mr. I’ll-Appease-Whomever-I-Can-Get-To-Vote-For-Me.