Opinion
La Vida Loko
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 17, 2010It’s become the fastest way to a morning full of regrets. And New York no longer wants any part of it.
Trail of Tears: Obama right to include Native American in book
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 17, 2010Not even behind the protective veil of a children’s book can President Barack Obama avoid falling through the thin ice of political controversy.
Block tuition saves students money
Nov. 17, 2010Perhaps Alden Gillespy should have looked up the definition of discrimination before writing his Wednesday guest column.
Lacrosse player speaks out about fans
By Julie Schindel | Nov. 17, 2010Since the beginning of this year, I’ve watched certain UF fans express more negativity toward UF athletes and coaches than I ever thought possible.
Home loss disappointing, but shows Florida has talent to make run
Nov. 16, 2010Look no further than Patric Young for an indication of how Gators fans should feel after Ohio State smacked Florida 93-75 in the O’Dome on Tuesday night.
Israeli innovation should be appreciated
By Kyle Murray | Nov. 16, 2010I agree with Micah Lukowitz’s Monday letter. A strong alliance with Israel is absolutely essential to promoting democracy in the Middle East.
Florida fans among the best
By Alexander Soucek | Nov. 16, 2010I take offense to comments people have made about UF having “the worst fans on the planet.”
Blue Crush
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 16, 2010Mice, hamsters and other small woodland creatures, rejoice! The lame-duck House of Representatives thinks you’re the most important demographic.
Constant Facebook changes for the better
By Sean Quinn | Nov. 16, 2010Listen closely. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of five hundred million groans as Facebook tweaks itself again, changing the functionality of its inbox to become even more social and even less private.
We’re so vain
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 16, 2010No longer will dateless debutantes have to rely on their lying friends for an honest opinion on how hot their dates are.
Cycling safety a two-way street
By Dan Fitzpatrick | Nov. 15, 2010In reference to Danielle Spatz’s Monday article, I’ve been a cyclist in this town for eight years now, and every single incident in which I’ve been close to being hit or actually hit by a car has been on campus.
Biomass plant to use ancient technology
Nov. 15, 2010Just like they do with old newspapers and aluminum cans, Gainesville residents should start to recycle their logic into something more eco-friendly.
Gators should stick together
By Shaelyn McDaniel | Nov. 15, 2010Shame. Shame all around. Shame on the team and on the coaching staff, but shame on us, too.
Strip down: Airport procedures violate civil liberties
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 15, 2010“Don’t Tase me, bro” finally has a sister slogan.
Florida’s rough season just part of college football’s revolving cycle
Nov. 15, 2010Few moments of UF’s beatdown loss to South Carolina could be described as poetic, but there was at least one.
UF’s disappointing season sign of things to come
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Nov. 14, 2010Take off your blue gear for a second.
Israel’s relationship with U.S. vital
By Micah Lutkowitz | Nov. 14, 2010Some political commentators argue Israel is a strategic liability to the foreign policy interests of the United States and that America would benefit from lessening or cutting ties with Israel. Although the U.S.-Israel alliance, just like any alliance, isn’t perfect, the commonalities and intensive cooperation between Israel and the U.S. make Israel an indispensable American ally.
We all have an important part to play in sustainability
By Ashley Pennington | Nov. 14, 2010I’d like to thank Chris Marth for the Friday letter highlighting a topic important to campus sustainability that both staff and students play a part in improving.


