Opinion
President biased in his media views
By Chris Dodson | Oct. 3, 2010The apparent source of all evil has been called out again by President Obama, and I’m not talking about the Georgia Bulldogs.
Opinion
Opinion
Capitalism not really evil
By William Tew | Oct. 3, 2010While I’ve never taken much of what is written in the Alligator to be worthy of print, the ignorance of Wednesday’s editorial left me slack-jawed. I can’t say for sure which parts most showed the complete disregard for history and, more disgustingly, the implied lack of intelligence of the Alligator’s average reader.
Opinion
Blind Faith
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2010In a study that might not shock many, the majority of Americans apparently know very little about what they preach.
Opinion
Thursday columnist presents a needed opinion
By JOHNATHAN LOTT | Oct. 3, 2010I was very disappointed to read Kyle Robisch’s letter to the editor in Friday’s Alligator. As a former columnist himself, I know Robisch is capable of expressing a meaningful and constructive opinion. Unfortunately, his letter falls much more soundly in the category of “Playa hatin’.”
Opinion
Lame Legacy: Social media defining our generation
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2010Is our generation defining Facebook, or is it defining us?
Sports
It takes two: The only duos that can step with ’Bama’s pair
Sep. 30, 2010The talk of the week has been how Florida plans to contain Alabama’s superstar running back tandem of Mark Ingram, last year’s Heisman Trophy winner, and Trent Richardson, who sounds like a lock for the 2011 Heisman Trophy if you listen to those singing his praises.
Sports
Picks column: Alabama
Sep. 30, 2010The Red River Shootout has lost its luster, but that doesn’t matter to us here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column.
Opinion
Thursday column predictable, unoriginal
Sep. 30, 2010Do you know why I hate reading the Alligator on Thursday?
Opinion
Darts and Laurels
By Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 30, 2010Was it Green Day who said “wake me up when September ends”?
Opinion
Why is saying ‘I’m sorry’ so difficult?
By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 30, 2010What is it about the words ‘‘I’m sorry” that makes it impossible to repeat them?
Opinion
Recent gay tragedies tell a larger story
By Donnie Fields | Sep. 30, 2010Though the recent tragedies involving gay youth across the nation have made particularly notable headlines, it’s imperative to note these incidents happen more frequently than we’d like to admit.
Opinion
Dirty Deeds
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 29, 2010In Erin Brockovich style, Gainesville city commissioners and Alachua County commissioners have fighting words for the Environmental Protection Agency: We’re sick of this.
Opinion
China: Greatest threat to Americans
By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 29, 2010With so much focus at home, our current government is letting a lot happen abroad.
Sports
Perspective is key this weekend
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 28, 2010Before you start cleaning your grill and marinating your steak in preparation for Saturday’s showdown, take a step back.
Opinion
Netflix takeover signals TV’s death
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 28, 2010Well, it looks like I survived the shellacking from last week. I was overwhelmed by the feedback, and I want to clarify that I believe Humans vs. Zombies is a valuable student organization here at UF, just like any other. I in no way intended to compare them to Dove World or any of the real plagues that are affecting UF.
Opinion
Filthy Rich: Economic polarity at its widest point
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 28, 2010We’ve been brainwashed ever since we set up our free market lemonade stands on the sidewalk, charging parched passersby an excess of a quarter for a cup of juice.
Opinion
Unite members care for students
By Micah Lewis | Sep. 28, 2010Since the time of our founding during the spring 2009 election cycle, the Unite Party has been committed to delivering real, tangible results to the Student Body.
Sports
Gators fans need Crimson Tide to continue rollin’
Sep. 27, 2010Sitting in an Atlanta subway car last December, my senses were overwhelmed with orange and blue.
Opinion
The Real Housewives of the Tea Party
Sep. 27, 2010Facing intense public scrutiny and lower approval ratings than Casey Anthony, Congressional Democrats decided this week to do the one thing that could give them a lift in the polls.
