Opinion
Obama’s plan real Humans vs. Zombies
By Bryan Griffin | Sep. 15, 2010Everyone loves a good movie.
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Charlie’s Children
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 15, 2010Call him Mr. Flip-Flop. Call him Mr. Cover-up. Call him Mr. I’ll-Appease-Whomever-I-Can-Get-To-Vote-For-Me.
Opinion
Obamacares: Health care bill good for America
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 15, 2010In a ruling likely to make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal judge said Tuesday he would not entirely dismiss a 20-state lawsuit against Obamacare.
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Everybody hates Chris: Gators athletes should stop getting arrested
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2010It’s not like we didn’t see this one coming.
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Veiled in shame
By Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2010Less than two days after Muslims across the globe celebrated the cancellation of a scheduled Quran burning in Gainesville, France stepped into the anti-Muslim arena as it banned “concealing the face in the public sphere,” a clear reference to the Muslim burqa.
Opinion
Facebook oversharing is dangerous
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 14, 2010The sense of college is invoked when certain words are uttered. Degree. Campus. Quad. Facebook.
Sports
The anatomy of a downfall: How Rocky Top went silent
Sep. 13, 2010Have you ever watched interviews with Muhammad Ali in the days before his last fight?
Opinion
Carrots crusades
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 13, 2010Revolutions have to start somewhere.
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Do Ask, Do Tell: Judge’s ruling right for America’s armed forces
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 13, 2010The military might soon see an overwhelming number of dirty little secrets come out.
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IRHA a fiscally responsible, inclusive organization
By Sean Johnson | Sep. 13, 2010I want to clear up misconceptions that were represented about the Inter-Residence Hall Association in Monday’s Alligator. IRHA serves as the major programming arm of UF’s residence halls as well as the students’ voice in the residence halls. Furthermore, IRHA prides itself on its ability to build great leaders out of its ranks, many of whom go on to achieve great things in the university and the world.
Opinion
Letter diminished IRHA reputation
By Courtney Read | Sep. 13, 2010IRHA has come a long way these past few years. One would think it would be in the IRHA body’s nature to work together to resolve residence life issues and build community.
Opinion
America could benefit from lying robots
Sep. 13, 2010I was emboldened by news last week that robotics finally made the technological leap forward necessary to create the one thing that can conceivably save our country from collapsing under the weight of our own self-importance — lying robot politicians.
Sports
Fans should not hold this year’s team to same standard as 2009 squad
Sep. 12, 2010Through the first 97 minutes of Florida’s football season, Gators fans had little reason to be optimistic.
Opinion
Ignorance mars community relations
By Chris Dodson | Sep. 12, 2010The proposed Islamic community center known as Park 51 in New York City has drawn a lot of criticism that, quite frankly, makes Americans and the media look absolutely foolish.
Opinion
Peace & Dove: Locals showed sense of community
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 12, 2010The circus came to town this week.
Sports
Volleyball tourney a success despite UF's loss
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 10, 2010The Gators lost, but the fans won.
Sports
Gators’ early season struggles shouldn’t be a surprise to fans
By ANTHONY CHIANG | Sep. 9, 2010One week is all the Gators will get.
Opinion
Peace and Riot: Hateful messages have right to free speech
By Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 9, 2010Gen. Petraeus said it may endanger troops if the Quran burning occurs. Hillary Clinton called their planned inferno disgraceful. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the international fiasco distasteful. Gov. Charlie Crist called it offensive.
Opinion
Facebook full of facades and lies
By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 9, 2010While drunkenly watching “Closer,” I vaguely remember Natalie Portman saying, “Lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off, but it’s better if you do.” And it made me think: Could I pull off a pink wig?
