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Opinion

America needs voice for the center

By PAUL MURTY | Feb. 11, 2010

I would like to start out my column today by addressing the accusations directed at the Alligator and its staff by some readers. I will be the first to admit I lean to the left in my political opinions, but there’s not much I can change about that. This isn’t anyone’s fault. And if people from the other side of the political spectrum want to have their voices heard, I’m sure they can go to the Alligator’s open houses, just as I did, and get a weekly column. I honestly thought I was being closer to center than I actually was, so I will make a better effort to be a bit more neutral.

Opinion

Darts and Laurels

By Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 11, 2010

With spring break only three short weeks away, visions of beaches and bathing suits are already dancing in the heads of the Department of Darts & Laurels.

Sports

Loss could cost Gators Tourney bid

Feb. 10, 2010

There must be something about the air in Columbia, S.C.

Opinion

Student Body should not suffer for Unite Party’s mistakes

Feb. 10, 2010

In November, about 75 graduate students showed up to a Student Senate meeting to voice their concerns about a resolution that would tax students for funds to renovate the Reitz Union.

Opinion

UF College Republicans does not support animal cruelty

By Bryan Griffin | Feb. 10, 2010

In response to Bruce Friedrich’s column printed Wednesday, I must take a moment to point out the grave inaccuracies in both his perceptions and argument against the College Republicans’ People Eating Tasty Animals event. First, Bruce pointed out that I was not at his forum/speech held at UF in October. While this is true, it does not negate the fact that he did not show up at my event, either. Bruce was quick to make harsh and thoroughly misguided judgments as to the intent of the event and my beliefs on the issue of animal rights.

Opinion

Put a sock in it

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 10, 2010

This week, the Editorial Board is taking a page out of Bill Maher’s book and issuing a “New Rule” of our own: Celebrities and politicians are no longer allowed to speak in public.

Opinion

All hugged out: Crist-Obama hug not that big of a deal

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 10, 2010

Hugs don’t mean much to us.

Opinion

Iran covering up ‘Lost’ set duplicate

Feb. 10, 2010

The announcement by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of an Iranian surprise that will “punch” the rest of the world and leave them “stunned” was met with an exaggerated yawn this week from a Western media enervated by vague threats from heavily bearded men.

Sports

Werner gives little more than minutes

Feb. 9, 2010

Of all the twists and turns in Florida’s unlikely basketball season, there’s one fact that I can’t wrap my mind around.

Opinion

Google Buzz entering social networking realm

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 9, 2010

Social media seems to have settled down into its middle age. People are happily married to their Twitter accounts and Facebook pages, some are stuck with Myspace, their high school sweetheart. A few even ended up with the strange one from the bar like Dogbook or Stache Passion.

Opinion

Move it, move it: First lady’s exercise campaign unrealistic

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 9, 2010

Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign to end childhood obesity Tuesday. While the Editorial Board knows the program will succeed to the same extent the “Just Say No” campaign did, we question the methods the first lady plans to use to fix the growing problem by 2020. (She thinks America can kick this habit in a decade? Really?)

Opinion

Student Government opposes union fee for grad students

By Jordan Johnson | Feb. 9, 2010

During my time as Student Body President, I have constantly tried to work with any student that has an opinion about how Student Government can improve the lives of students at UF.

Opinion

Animal rights debate to inform students

By Bruce Friedrich | Feb. 9, 2010

As vice president of policy and governmental affairs for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), I have debated animal protection issues around the world.

Opinion

Monday's letter to the editor was homophobic

By Don Kershaw | Feb. 9, 2010

Matt Simons’ letter in Monday’s Alligator absolutely infuriated me. It was so full of fallacies and ignorant homophobic assumptions that I don’t know where to begin.

Sports

Tebow quietly stands up for his beliefs

Feb. 8, 2010

It was a down year for Super Bowl commercials, but one stood out as a huge disappointment.

Opinion

Singles should seize V-Day opportunity

Feb. 8, 2010

I think Valentine’s Day is really a holiday for singles.

Opinion

Palin's announcement is no shocker

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 8, 2010

You betcha!

Opinion

And another thing about Palin...

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 8, 2010

And just when you thought our ranting about Sarah Palin was over, the Editorial Board is here to issue you another full serving.

Opinion

Alligator op-ed section is too liberal, indecent

By MATT SIMONS | Feb. 8, 2010

I was at Shands yesterday and read the latest edition of the liberal rag you call the Alligator. If nothing else, it is good for a laugh.

Opinion

Gator Growl wants Student Body’s opinion for 2010 show

By Bryan Griffin | Feb. 8, 2010

Some people may think it is awfully early in the year to begin talking about the next Gator Growl, but people have been planning the 2010 Growl since late December.