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While I was in New York for the summer covering the Mets, I met a nice guy who went to Miami for college and currently works for the Wall Street Journal.

Sports

Picks Column: Kentucky

Sep. 23, 2010

We hate to bring it up, but we have to.

Opinion

Students deserve an apology

By Gaochuan Xie | Sep. 23, 2010

Matt Michel and Dana Summerstein both wrote letters trashing the Independent Coalition.

Opinion

Columnist looks to winter with dread

By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 23, 2010

After the blur that was my 21st birthday, I found myself sober enough to realize fall was officially upon us. I don’t know about you, but I sincerely detest fall.

Opinion

Independent candidates share common goals

By Michael Morales | Sep. 23, 2010

I’m getting tired of this.

Opinion

In his column “Zombie attack bad for university image,” Sean Quinn states, “above all else UF is a four-year research institution, focused on educating its students to their fullest potentials.” I would argue this is exactly why alternate reality games like Humans vs. Zombies (HvZ) should have a place on campus.

Opinion

Darts and Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 23, 2010

Since we last left you, the gems of our Gator Nation, we were enjoying the last bit of the summer season we still had left.

Opinion

HvZ safe for students

By Preston Hale | Sep. 22, 2010

I’m a human, both in the literal sense Mr. Quinn defines in his column and in the Humans vs. Zombies game I participated in last week. The game provides harmless, alcohol- and drug-free entertainment to about 1,000 UF students.

Opinion

HvZ is a great college memory

By Kristine Myny | Sep. 22, 2010

The idea of an exaggerated tag at a respected university does seem childish, but there’s nothing wrong with that if it brings people together at UF and in schools across the country.

Opinion

Doggone shame

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 22, 2010

The Philadelphia Daily News found itself in its own doghouse Wednesday when its main front-page headline for a story about the Philadelphia Eagles naming Michael Vick starting quarterback read “Top Dog.”

Opinion

Is it over yet?: Economists say ‘great recession’ is done

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 22, 2010

It’s over.

Opinion

Women a plus in conservative politics

By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 22, 2010

Queen 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, 2010

I 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, 2010

Let’s get this straight: The Gators aren’t purposefully struggling on offense.

Opinion

Former senator disappointed in campaign tactics thus far

By Matt Michel | Sep. 21, 2010

During 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.

Opinion

Unfair to discredit independent candidates

By Ford Dwyer | Sep. 21, 2010

This is in response to yesterday’s letter by Justin Willems, which de-legitimized the independent Student Government candidates.