Opinion

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Opinion

Gamedays missing 'Florida Boy' standard

By Alex Orlando | Sep. 1, 2011

I spent my Saturdays last fall like everyone else: sweaty, jorts-clad and leaping into the arms of my buddies every time the Gators scored a touchdown. It was a great time. I mean, heck, we had to do something to get through another week of lectures. But there were times before, during and after the games when I would look around horrified - horrified at my fellow students who were stomping all over what I had previously thought was the reputation of southern universities.

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Opinion

Darts and laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 1, 2011

This weekend kicks off college football season, and many of you have been preparing since before the start of classes. Whether you will be attending the game, throwing a kickoff party or going to a local hangout spot, most eyes in Gainesville will be on the game.

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Opinion

Check your chocolate

By Cindy Campbell | Sep. 1, 2011

As another Halloween approaches and parents in the Gainesville area think about buying chocolate "treats" for children, here is something to consider: The chocolate you buy could be tainted with child labor.

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Opinion

Education is a right, not a privilege

By Michela Martinazzi | Aug. 31, 2011

When I was a young girl, I remember being taught that "knowledge is power" and that those who do well in school will go far in life. These days, a very different phrase resonates through the halls of academia.

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Opinion

Lucas Lunacy; The Force is not with gimmicky re-releases

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 31, 2011

The quarrels with the Trekkies or other sci-fi factions does nothing to illustrate the hatred of Star Wars fanboys toward the one who, ironically, started everything.

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Opinion

Communism, capitalism both failures

By Ryan Fenton | Aug. 30, 2011

I have often heard it said that communism sounds good in theory or principle but does not succeed in reality. Stalin and Cuba serve as examples. Hayek and von Mises are quoted. On the historical examples, they are no doubt correct.

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Opinion

Plan backfired; U.S. misplays hand in ‘war on drugs'

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 30, 2011

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives did its best to wipe the blood off of its hands when its acting director, Kenneth Melson, resigned Tuesday.

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Opinion

Concealed weapons could be a safe solution

By Dustin Blanton | Aug. 29, 2011

At 6 a.m. Thursday, a 68-year-old man was loading copies of the Alligator for delivery into the back of his vehicle. As he bent into the trunk, a young male approached on foot and pointed a gun at him, threatening his life in exchange for a wallet.

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Opinion

Facebook Folly; Opinions on Internet need protection

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 29, 2011

Be careful what you say, especially on the Internet.

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Opinion

More than meets the eye in constitution

By Travis Hornsby | Aug. 28, 2011

Currently, our country is in the middle of an intense debate on the nature of entitlement programs for present and future generations. This summer, I had the opportunity to travel to South Africa to see how their social programs and regulations function.

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Opinion

Whine-One-One

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 28, 2011

An attempted lawsuit out of Illinois involving two adults and their mother is taking the phrase "spoiled little rich kid" to a whole new level.

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Opinion

Darts and laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 26, 2011

Welcome back, Gators. We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of the first week of classes. For those of you who are new to UF or new to reading the Alligator, we have a special tradition for our Friday editorial. 

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Sports

The Mailbag: Defense, steaks and hostages

Aug. 25, 2011

Welcome to the first incarnation of the alligatorSports mailbag. It’s a working model, but we hope to answer any and all questions you have on Gators sports. And we’ll make it fun.

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Opinion

Meatless Mondays benefit communities

By Amelia Jensen | Aug. 24, 2011

In response to your Tuesday column "Meatless Mondays Are Vital for Creating a Healthier Campus," I would like to compliment Jared Misner for his incredible work toward bettering this planet for all the creatures on it.

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Opinion

Students should enjoy life and explore surroundings in college

By Michela Martinazzi | Aug. 24, 2011

As I enter my sophomore year, I already find myself swamped with homework.

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Opinion

Marine submerses himself in war culture

By Suzette Cook | Aug. 24, 2011

My nephew sleeps in what we yoga doers call the "corpse" pose. He is on his back, legs straight out and hands folded to the center of his chest. As a kid, he slept in all kinds of weird positions. But during a recent visit with him in Miami, I noticed that he has drastically changed his sleeping habits.

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Opinion

Beachgoers: Beware of truckin' lifeguards

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 24, 2011

Heading to Daytona Beach soon? Bring a helmet.

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Opinion

Nanny Nonsense; Park directors don't need to worry so much

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 23, 2011

Fans of canoeing or kayaking should be writing their Alachua County Commissioners to thank them for standing up against the busy bodies at the Alachua County Parks Office.

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Opinion

Strong, well-informed opinions needed

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 22, 2011

On behalf of the Alligator editorial board, I want to welcome all of the new and returning students to UF.

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Opinion

Gameday Grumbles; Rules for parking, tailgating not needed

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 22, 2011

For about a half-dozen Saturdays every fall, Gainesville becomes a carnival of orange and blue.