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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UF women exhibit terrible towel use

By Jessica Mackey | Feb. 8, 2009

I'm writing to express my disgust for bathroom habits at UF. While I'm happy that most of us wash our hands before leaving the bathroom, I am appalled by the amount of paper towels that women find necessary to dry their hands. Friday in the library, I saw a girl use four paper towels, when you only need one. Let's try to conserve not only our resources, but our usage of space in landfills. It's a simple thought to not be wasteful.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Credit Crunch

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 8, 2009

The tough economic times can make people do pretty crazy things.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Students should participate in city vote

By Ben Cavataro | Feb. 8, 2009

Last Thursday's Alligator article on the City Commission's first-in-the-nation vote to implement solar energy incentives shows why it's important for all UF students to vote in the Gainesville city elections on March 24.

OPINION | COLUMNS

U.S. defense spending a budget buster

Feb. 8, 2009

The United States of America allocates more funds than all other countries combined to defense spending. It's a statement I've heard before but never really believed.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Nu’Keese should stay away from Southeastern Conference

By RICH KLEINMAN | Feb. 8, 2009

Dear Nu'Keese,

OPINION | EDITORIALS

New scam preys on e–friendliness

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 8, 2009

We've all been there before.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More ‘green’ sex tips available

By Chris Cano | Feb. 8, 2009

Thanks for the "green" sex tips in Friday's issue. Sure, some people like it dirty in the bedroom, but we shouldn't have to sacrifice a clean planet to satisfy our sexual desires.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stimulus will ensure future prosperity

By Danny Beaulieu | Feb. 5, 2009

I would like to respond to Johnathan Lott's column regarding public schools. As a side note in his column Lott wrote, "I'm still not sure how spending over $100 billion in deficit money on education will be a short-term economic stimulus."

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator should be ashamed of photo

By Meredith Shadwell | Feb. 5, 2009

In regards to Thursday's front cover photo I am disgusted that the Alligator decided in its infinite wisdom to publish such a blatant disregard for respect of the dead.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Super Bowl commercials not so super

By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 5, 2009

Another Super Bowl came and went, and did anything come from it? Personally, I didn't learn anything new or surprising.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Photo too graphic to publish

By Mallory Ryska | Feb. 5, 2009

Have you ever heard the words "journalism integrity" before? For the last two years I have watched the Alligator make a mockery out of journalism, but Thursday's story is just too much.

OPINION | COLUMNS

‘Green’ sex helps conserve

By Hannah Warren | Feb. 5, 2009

Biofuels, hybrid cars, conservation, polar bears, Al Gore … the list of green initiatives is endless.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 5, 2009

After a week of weather more akin to the wondrous landscapes of New Jersey, we can only pray for warmth to retire our winter wardrobe once and for all. With temperatures dipping into the teens, the Department of Darts & Laurels dusted off our cat mittens (tail included) and discovered a newfound love for down comforters (uh-maze-ing).

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Malice on MySpace

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009

Start taking notes, Facebook. MySpace just made social networking a whole lot safer.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Keg Party here for all students

By Frank Bracco | Feb. 4, 2009

I applaud Alex Andrade for taking pride in the Greek community, but he has been misinformed.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Public schools inefficient, bureaucratic

By JONATHAN LOTT | Feb. 4, 2009

On Monday, Michelle Obama officially began exercising her power as first lady. Making the rounds, she toured federal agencies to praise them and make them feel like they, despite being government bureaucrats, are doing legitimate work.

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