Opinion
Gay marriage victories serve as a step in the right direction
By ERIC CHIANESE | Apr. 9, 2009Well, America sure has been great for these past two centuries.
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Opinion
Superstitions, nerdy habits die hard
By ADAM WYNN | Apr. 9, 2009Last week, I came to an unexpected realization: I am a superstitious tool. I've always dismissed superstition as worthless and irrelevant, and now I'm as guilty as morons who still have rabbits' feet dangling from their key chains.
Opinion
Protesters must pool ideas
By CHRIS MOODY | Apr. 8, 2009A recent survery showed that President Bernie Machen has the eighth highest salary of all public-school executives. While Machen has been doing the admirable thing with the budget cuts (he raised employees salaries by an average of 2 percent and denied himself a raise), there is more that should be done.
Opinion
Women who abort deserve rights
By Claire Long | Apr. 8, 2009Kate Cardinale is right about one thing. Abortions are extremely common in the United States.
Opinion
Projected cuts could close county parks
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 8, 2009As UF faces the daunting prospects of massive budget cuts, Alachua County's own financial crisis has ballooned to a projected $12 million deficit.
Opinion
Video portrays misleading image
By Irina Grinberg | Apr. 8, 2009I would like to point out that using the "Harvest of Fear" video as the sole determinant of one's position on genetically modified (GM) crops is to be misled. Those familiar with the movie know that its directors resort to scare tactics and doomsday music, which attempt to simplify the complex issue of genetically modified organisms. Surely, interviewing organizations like Green Peace (who believe agribusinesses are conspiring a world takeover of GM seed production) on GM foods is enough to freak out the average American.
Opinion
Tobacco tax OK, but for pot: no taxation without legalization
By BRITTAY YURKOVITCH | Apr. 8, 2009I disagree with Tommy Maple's column that addresses how the increased tax on cigarettes is wrong.
Opinion
DREAM Act will contribute to economy
By JONATHAN LOTT | Apr. 8, 2009I have very mixed feelings about SG's proposed resolution in support of the DREAM Act.
Opinion
Surf’s Up
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 8, 2009Free from the risks of bone-crushing shark bites and devastating sunburns, the latest surfing sensation sweeping the world has less board and more couch.
Sports
NHL playoffs offer most exciting professional postseason
Apr. 7, 2009Assuming you read the headline above this column, you know it is going to be about hockey. But I implore you to keep reading.
Opinion
Money–hungry insurance companies continue to play games
By BRANDON SACK | Apr. 7, 2009Health insurance companies are scared shitless.
Opinion
Kudos to Kumar
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 7, 2009From channeling his inner stoner in "Harold and Kumar" to portraying a doctor on "House," Kal Penn has displayed an ability to play a wide array of different personalities throughout his career.
Opinion
Brown’s promising future now in doubt
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Apr. 7, 2009Chris Brown catapulted to the highest heights of fame at the age of 16 for having "the dance moves of Usher and a voice all his own." Three years later, he was charged for domestic violence against long-time girlfriend and fellow R&B singer Rihanna, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Opinion
Governor veto no match for same–sex marriage
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 7, 2009Starting Sept. 1, the state of Vermont will legally recognize same-sex marriages, thanks to legislative action, rather than a court ruling.
Opinion
Cut expenses, not faculty
By Anna Warner | Apr. 6, 2009In my opinion, the impending budget cuts show what each department and the university values. Here is a recent example of misplaced values.
Opinion
Curving is grade redistribution
By Deeb Paul Kitchen II | Apr. 6, 2009Johnathan Lott ought to get his facts straight before trying to be cute. UF does have a grade redistribution system. It is called curving grades, which literally means you force grades in to a normal distribution; they are fit to the bell curve. Many of the university's most commended students would fail out if they were graded merely on their raw percentage scores rather than on a curve.
Opinion
Acts of intolerance have no place in Gainesville
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2009News of inflammatory graffiti on the side of a UF fraternity house has the Editorial Board dismayed by such thoughtless actions that only serve to oppress and spread ill will.
Opinion
Mean Beans
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 6, 2009With final exams and projects looming on the horizon, the Editorial Board would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to consume massive amounts of coffee and don't stop.
Opinion
Homeless need better food
By Trimaine Sheffield | Apr. 6, 2009In response to an article regarding the ongoing debate about policy concerning the act of feeding the homeless, I feel obliged to speak about a recent experience that may provide some insight for others on this situation.
Opinion
Potheads targeted by new tobacco tax
Apr. 6, 2009Judging by how our national press covered the G-20 summit, President Barack "Blue Steel" Obama was off in Europe refereeing his wife's Zoolander-esque "walk-off" against French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
