Opinion
Do the right thing; Plagiarism pandemic hurts education
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 6, 2011"Plagiarism is bad."
Opinion
Opinion
Gamedays missing 'Florida Boy' standard
By Alex Orlando | Sep. 1, 2011I 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.
Opinion
Darts and laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 1, 2011This 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.
Opinion
Check your chocolate
By Cindy Campbell | Sep. 1, 2011As 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.
Opinion
Education is a right, not a privilege
By Michela Martinazzi | Aug. 31, 2011When 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.
Opinion
Lucas Lunacy; The Force is not with gimmicky re-releases
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 31, 2011The 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.
Opinion
Communism, capitalism both failures
By Ryan Fenton | Aug. 30, 2011I 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.
Opinion
Plan backfired; U.S. misplays hand in ‘war on drugs'
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 30, 2011The 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.
Opinion
Concealed weapons could be a safe solution
By Dustin Blanton | Aug. 29, 2011At 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.
Opinion
Facebook Folly; Opinions on Internet need protection
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 29, 2011Be careful what you say, especially on the Internet.
Opinion
More than meets the eye in constitution
By Travis Hornsby | Aug. 28, 2011Currently, 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.
Opinion
Whine-One-One
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 28, 2011An attempted lawsuit out of Illinois involving two adults and their mother is taking the phrase "spoiled little rich kid" to a whole new level.
Opinion
Darts and laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 26, 2011Welcome 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.
Sports
The Mailbag: Defense, steaks and hostages
Aug. 25, 2011Welcome 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.
Opinion
Meatless Mondays benefit communities
By Amelia Jensen | Aug. 24, 2011In 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.
Opinion
Students should enjoy life and explore surroundings in college
By Michela Martinazzi | Aug. 24, 2011As I enter my sophomore year, I already find myself swamped with homework.
Opinion
Marine submerses himself in war culture
By Suzette Cook | Aug. 24, 2011My 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.
Opinion
Beachgoers: Beware of truckin' lifeguards
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 24, 2011Heading to Daytona Beach soon? Bring a helmet.
Opinion
Nanny Nonsense; Park directors don't need to worry so much
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 23, 2011Fans 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.
Opinion
Strong, well-informed opinions needed
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Aug. 22, 2011On behalf of the Alligator editorial board, I want to welcome all of the new and returning students to UF.
