Opinion
Is it over yet?: Economists say ‘great recession’ is done
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 22, 2010It’s over.
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Women a plus in conservative politics
By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 22, 2010Queen Elizabeth I was an unexpected political genius dedicated to her country and her people in a manner that had been seen in few monarchs before her. Stepping into her position as one of the first female heads of state, Queen Elizabeth I brought the English people through both domestic and foreign crises in determined strides.
Opinion
HvZ not UF’s only intense game
By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 22, 2010I 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.
Sports
Predictability, play-calling to blame for offense’s struggles
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 21, 2010Let’s get this straight: The Gators aren’t purposefully struggling on offense.
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Former senator disappointed in campaign tactics thus far
By Matt Michel | Sep. 21, 2010During 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.
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Unfair to discredit independent candidates
By Ford Dwyer | Sep. 21, 2010This is in response to yesterday’s letter by Justin Willems, which de-legitimized the independent Student Government candidates.
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Zombie attack bad for university image
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 21, 2010There is a menace slowly creeping across UF’s campus.
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Red herring
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 21, 2010Just 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
Mutant mutiny: FDA may give go-ahead to genetic modification
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 21, 2010Hidden inside a fair-trade, raw, organic, vegan health-foods store wearing clothing made from nothing but hemp, Michael Pollan is crying.
Sports
The kids, their tweets and their Facebooks are just misunderstood
Sep. 20, 2010Teryl Austin wants his players to stop tweeting. Or twittering. Or twerping. Whatever it is they do — what are they calling it?
Opinion
Wild bison infestation a real problem
Sep. 20, 2010While many new students might be completely unaware, there are about four dozen free-roaming bison hidden on the 21,000 acres of Paynes Prairie.
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Solar Savior: Walmart announces sustainability goals
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2010The 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
Dancing with the GOP
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 20, 2010Wait, you all thought “Dancing With the Stars” wasn’t serious television?
Sports
Tennessee’s program struggling despite having so much to offer
Sep. 19, 2010Here’s all you need to know about Tennessee: The Vols ran a flea-flicker to throw the ball to a tight end on an out route.
Opinion
U.S. loses when parties play games
By Chris Dodson | Sep. 19, 2010George 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.
Sports
Sex columnist's writing must be based on food; sports editor should give advice on what is newsworthy
By Luba Solonenko | Sep. 19, 2010Jared Misner, your responses on Sex and the Swamp are so cool.
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Stoned and released
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 19, 2010Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thinks we’re just as good as The Onion.
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Goofy governor: Crist calls expense report a “sham”
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 19, 2010The happiest place on Earth just got a little sour for our sun-kissed sweetheart in the governor’s mansion.
Opinion
Students: Beware credit card rates
By Marley Hughes | Sep. 16, 2010I 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
Columnist makes flawed argument
By Chad Kimes | Sep. 16, 2010What 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.
