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Little agreement with endorsements
By Leigh Shapiro | Jan. 28, 2008God bless the Alligator's Editorial Board.
Opinion
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EDITORIALS
Bill to give scholarships based on majors unfair
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2008State Senator Jeremy Ring may be a Democrat, but his proposed "economic development tool" is anything but democratic.
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EDITORIALS
Fate of the Union
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2008If Washington is the Hollywood for ugly people, Monday's State of the Union address would have been the final chance for an aging George Bush to get his place on the Walk of Fame.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Every vote counts on Election Day
By Frank Bracco | Jan. 28, 2008Today is Election Day, and that means it is time to get out and vote!
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hawkins best choice for city's future
Jan. 28, 2008While I respect both Robert Agrusa and Thomas Hawkins Jr. in their impassioned effort to give younger people a representative with whom they can identify and general residents a stronger bridge across generations, I do not extend that respect to the Alligator Editorial Board.
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COLUMNS
Last week's ridiculous 'news' makers may be new to you
By VINCENT MASSARO | Jan. 27, 2008Last week, the Alligator didn't publish on Monday, but I wrote a column anyway.
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EDITORIALS
City races focus on growth, economy
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 27, 2008With nearly half of the seats on the City Commission up for grabs Tuesday and an amendment affecting tax revenue, the results of this election day could also have a great influence on a city already navigating redevelopment and economic growth.
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EDITORIALS
We endorse Obama, McCain for primaries
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 27, 2008With just one more day to decide which candidates will move forward into what promises to be one of the most important presidential elections in history, we realize the task may be a little overwhelming for any voter.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 24, 2008There may be a logical explanation for why you woke up feeling like crap Tuesday. Yes, it did signal the end of the only long weekend we have until Spring Break, but it may very well be because the third week in January is among one of the most depressing of the year, according to a researcher from Cardiff University.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Machen's endorsement troubling
By Charles Bittner | Jan. 24, 2008UF President Bernie Machen is in no way obligated to keep his politics to himself.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Bush has done a lot for the country
By Kate Wallace | Jan. 24, 2008I'm disheartened by the majority of our students' determination to bash President Bush. In the wake of terrorist attacks, natural disasters and skyrocketing oil prices, we're living a quality of life similar to before all of these things took place. This fact speaks volumes about the president's policies, both foreign and domestic, because no other country's economy could boast such resilience.
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COLUMNS
Respect for all women still not reality
By CARLY HALLAM | Jan. 24, 2008I spent this past weekend in Las Vegas with my mom and a friend celebrating my 21st birthday. My social status as a young female has never proved so beneficial. I skipped hour-long lines, scooted my way into VIP areas and received free lap dances from Australian male strippers (no, seriously).
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Celebrity news culture clouds issues
Jan. 23, 2008I might vomit if I see another popup window advertising links to images of Britney Spears' crotch. Unless that thing is housing a population about to vote in a presidential primary, I don't think it is important.
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EDITORIALS
Facebook pokes holes in privacy for profits
By the Editorial Board | Jan. 23, 2008When it first launched in 2004, Facebook swept across college campuses and became forever embedded in our popular culture.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Machen statement hypocritical
By Tina Steiger | Jan. 23, 2008As a private citizen, President Machen has every right to express his opinion about political candidates and should be able to endorse whomever he wishes. But Machen should not be able to utilize his title as UF president to support a presidential candidate.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Bush presidency tragic mistake
By Eric Steele | Jan. 23, 2008Wednesday's letter from Wayne Jespersen is disheartening in its apologies for a failed administration. The way Jespersen characterizes the presidency was the way it was intended when the Constitution was written. Reality could not be further from the truth, however.
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Endorsement hurts UF's image
By Mark McShera | Jan. 23, 2008UF President Bernie Machen's decision to endorse John McCain is an unusual move for a university president. The job of the university president is to serve as an impartial representative of UF, not a partisan politico.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
President has right to opinion
By Salisha Ali | Jan. 23, 2008Despite its placating claims, the editorial board clearly does not understand that Bernie Machen retains his right to political expression.
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Gainesville community responded to need
By Anne Voyles | Jan. 22, 2008On behalf of Bread of the Mighty Food Bank and the people of our community, I thank you for supporting the food bank by publicizing the need for emergency food supplies during the holiday season.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Congress is to blame for state of country
By Wayne Jespersen | Jan. 22, 2008Tuesday's editorial cited President Bush as the cause of many ills, when in fact, it is Congress that passed those bills. The president, after all, has little authority. Mostly, he can start and stop wars. In the end, it's the legislature that introduces and passes bills, and they can override the president's veto.
