Opinions - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Much of Grad Student Bill of Rights already in place

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 6, 2007

When we first heard about the idea of a Graduate Student Bill of Rights from Gator Party members earlier this semester, we pricked up our ears. They weren't sure at the time what exactly would be included, but they explained that its purpose would be to protect graduate students from being exploited by their departments and to curb the discrimination some students, especially international and female ones, said they have experienced.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

TRiP has many female leaders, participants

By Hillary Smith | Nov. 6, 2007

In response to Mr. Cox's column on Tuesday, I think I speak on behalf of most people when I ask if he has ever been camping, and how many women, let alone girlfriends, has he known?

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Column unfairly portrayed women as vain

By Cassie Elowe | Nov. 6, 2007

In response to Mr. Cox's Tuesday column, it could be said that all men are insensitive jocks who are solely concerned with the length and girth of their penises; but it's just not true. Neither is the depiction of all women as addicts of "objects of beautification" who are so needy of modern amenities that they are completely detached from the natural world.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Women love spending time outdoors, too

By Hanna Moerland | Nov. 6, 2007

I'm disappointed in you, Alligator. The year is 2007, you've been around for more than a century, and you still allow blatantly sexist columns to be published. I know they aren't necessarily your opinions, but Tuesday's column "Camping can be fun for both sexes" was highly inappropriate.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fla. vote will influence election

By Krysten Rosen | Nov. 5, 2007

Monday's editorial headline implied students should not vote because Florida's Democratic primary will not matter. Not only is this irresponsible, but it is wrong.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cages keep eggs disease-free

By Andrew Fells | Nov. 5, 2007

I am writing in response to Monday's guest column "On-campus dining facilities should serve cage-free eggs." Don't speak for us all.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Every vote will matter on Jan. 29

By Frank Bracco | Nov. 5, 2007

Come on now, Alligator editorial board. Have you gone nuts? What's up with telling students their votes won't matter on Jan. 29? It is this type of thinking you'd expect from the Fox News pundits, not a beacon of hope in the journalism industry such as you guys.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Stephen Colbert is not a candidate (And so can you!)

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 5, 2007

The news is in, and it ain't good.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Camping can be fun for both sexes

By KYLE COX | Nov. 5, 2007

I'm disappointed in you, ladies. The rain is beginning to subside, the heat has gone into hiding, and you still won't go camping.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

For the Love of God, Vote

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 5, 2007

We're sorry. We didn't mean to offend. Monday's editorial's headline, "Don't Vote," apparently rubbed many readers the wrong way.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Writers' strike forces students to study

By VINCENT MASSARO | Nov. 4, 2007

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's … the fall semester.

OPINION | COLUMNS

On-campus dining facilities should serve cage-free eggs

By CHARLES KING | Nov. 4, 2007

Have you ever considered the treatment of animals we rely on for food? Our childhood image of large pastures with a red-and-white barn surrounded by happy, free-roaming animals could not be further from the truth.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Diversity encourages discrimination

By James Medley | Nov. 4, 2007

Before I write what I have to say, I would like to state that I am not racist, sexist, classist or any kind of "ist."

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Don't Vote: For Democrats, Florida's primary won't matter

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 4, 2007

Florida has a nasty little habit of screwing up elections. Even if you weren't old enough to vote (and most UF students weren't) in 2000, you certainly heard all about butterfly ballots, hanging chads and Katherine Harris.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Reality television not all that bad

By Ryan Winkler | Nov. 4, 2007

I've noticed recent Alligators have had letters concerning reality television, namely the show "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila."

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Greek event great for Gainesville's children

By Kelly Kirkpatrick | Nov. 1, 2007

My husband and I wish to express our gratitude to all of the sororities that participated in the "Ghouls, Goblins, and Greeks" event on Halloween. All of the girls were so caring and wonderful with our kids, and the effort spent decorating the houses, making costumes and creating games for the kids' enjoyment was so appreciated by our family. Our children, who are ages 3 and 1, had a fantastic time, and we all hope to participate again next year. Thank you again for the wonderful Halloween experience.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 1, 2007

Ah, Homecoming weekend. The grills are lit, the RVs are parked, the beer is on ice. We'd be lying if we said we don't enjoy it. Even though Archer Road is more packed than a tin of sardines and our favorite bars are at capacity, we wouldn't trade this three-day weekend for anything.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator unfairly criticizes groups' good works

By Tommy Rodriguez | Nov. 1, 2007

These past few weeks I have seen continuous negative coverage by the Alligator editorial board wantonly slamming whole groups of students, namely Greeks and SG, for mostly negligible offenses.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Study abroad can come home to you

By COLLEEN SHEA | Nov. 1, 2007

I don't know about you, but spending a semester abroad is something I've been thinking about doing since arriving at UF.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Free speech essential for democracy

By Wesley Kokomoor | Nov. 1, 2007

I don't understand some people's view of "freedom of speech." It is evident to me that people who publicly violate the law during peaceful, political discourse are met with praise rather than scorn.