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It’s OK to bullshit with strangers
By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 15, 2009People have forgotten how to talk to each other.
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EDITORIALS
Babies having babies
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 15, 2009Word across the pond reveals news of a 13-year-old who became a father after his girlfriend gave birth last Monday.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
DUI punishment more than fair
By Nicole Martingano | Feb. 15, 2009UF students who are academically sanctioned for driving under the influence are generally only suspended for one semester, a slap on the wrist when put into perspective.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ads fuel body insecurities
By Jennifer Goetz | Feb. 15, 2009I would like to follow up on the letter about the Gainesville Health and Fitness ad from last week. The attention that has been brought to this issue could not come at a better time.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Democrats will eliminate bipartisanship
By BRANDON SACK | Feb. 12, 2009The recent debacle in Congress over the economic stimulus bill has finally dashed the faint light of optimism and faith I had in our elected officials.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 12, 2009After a week highlighted by a confession from baseball's biggest star, we can only pray this weekend's unofficial start to the sport's season brings hope for renewal. While A-Rod may have given into the urge to use steroids, the Department of Darts & Laurels proudly admits we haven't succumbed to the temptation of "artificially" bringing you the best college paper possible.
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COLUMNS
Alligator to host SG debates next week
Feb. 12, 2009I've got one reason why you should care about Student Government elections, and it's worth $13 million.
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COLUMNS
America’s most powerful must set good example for public
By ERIC CHIANESE | Feb. 12, 2009Here's a joke: What's the only thing former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and notorious gangster Al Capone have in common?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Woman’s courage helps many others
By Ashton Alexander | Feb. 12, 2009I wanted to commend the courageous woman who spoke out against the offensive ad run by Gainesville Health and Fitness.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
UF shouldn’t punish students for DUIs
By Lawrence Mackey | Feb. 11, 2009In reference to Wednesday's article about DUIs, I was encouraged that the rate has, at the moment, decreased. However, I was appalled to learn that a student who is dumb enough to receive a DUI not only faces charges from the government but has to submit themselves to UF's discipline.
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EDITORIALS
It’s Just A Game
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 11, 2009The Editorial Board loves playing practical jokes on each other during our rare moments of free time.
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COLUMNS
Guns have a rightful place in schools
By JONATHAN LOTT | Feb. 11, 2009A Gainesville teacher was arrested on Monday after he was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms - a small one in his pocket and a larger one in his car.
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EDITORIALS
Education takes a backseat to progress
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 11, 2009Wednesday afternoon brought word from Washington of an oh-so-close deal on the proposed economic stimulus package.
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COLUMNS
Despite steroid use, baseball remains America’s pastime
By JASON KIEFFER | Feb. 11, 2009Many fans are quick to say the game of baseball is being ruined and degraded by the use of steroids.
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EDITORIALS
Ridin’ Dirty
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 9, 2009From marijuana grow houses to teachers wielding weapons, absurdity runs rampant on the North Central Florida crime scene.
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EDITORIALS
Burger flipper makes super–sized appearance
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 9, 2009Even while boasting recession-proof returns, McDonald's can't help but smile after receiving free advertising at the hands of a loyal employee.
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Republican party takes a breather
Feb. 9, 2009As I write, the Senate has passed the economic stimulus package, sending it back to the House for the final stage of negotiations. It's a wonder they achieved any deal, however fragile it was, considering the attempts by Congressional Republicans to dynamite the process.
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‘Roids ruin youthful nature of sport
By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 9, 2009"Field of Dreams" will always be one of my favorite movies, but I'm not sure how anyone can be a fan of professional baseball in this day and age.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Alligator guilty of self–righteous agenda
By Daniel Shabashvili | Feb. 9, 2009I notice the Alligator tends to be pretty opinionated, which is good - it's more interesting that way. However, the newspaper is also pretty ignorant, which is something I personally dislike.
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Snuggie comforts you with open arms
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Feb. 9, 2009Not many things are quite as impressive as the Snuggie - the blanket with sleeves that "won't slip and slide like a regular blanket."
