The recent debacle in Congress over the economic stimulus bill has finally dashed the faint light of optimism and faith I had in our elected officials.
(Disclaimer: I have a lot of respect for Nick Calathes and Billy Donovan, so do not misunderstand the tone of this letter. It is designed to be a joke and very tongue-in-cheek and only intends to make you laugh - but maybe make a few points along the way.)
After a week highlighted by a confession from baseball's biggest star, we can only pray this weekend's unofficial start to the sport's season brings hope for renewal. While A-Rod may have given into the urge to use steroids, the Department of Darts & Laurels proudly admits we haven't succumbed to the temptation of "artificially" bringing you the best college paper possible.
I've got one reason why you should care about Student Government elections, and it's worth $13 million.
Here's a joke: What's the only thing former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and notorious gangster Al Capone have in common?
I wanted to commend the courageous woman who spoke out against the offensive ad run by Gainesville Health and Fitness.
Here's what Nick Calathes excels at and why NBA teams will draft him:
I've been a sports nut since I was little, and while I have always had favorite players, I never turned them into more than that.
In reference to Wednesday's article about DUIs, I was encouraged that the rate has, at the moment, decreased. However, I was appalled to learn that a student who is dumb enough to receive a DUI not only faces charges from the government but has to submit themselves to UF's discipline.
The Editorial Board loves playing practical jokes on each other during our rare moments of free time.
A Gainesville teacher was arrested on Monday after he was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms - a small one in his pocket and a larger one in his car.
Wednesday afternoon brought word from Washington of an oh-so-close deal on the proposed economic stimulus package.
Many fans are quick to say the game of baseball is being ruined and degraded by the use of steroids.
With 0.6 seconds left, Nick Calathes finally became like the rest of his teammates.
From marijuana grow houses to teachers wielding weapons, absurdity runs rampant on the North Central Florida crime scene.
Even while boasting recession-proof returns, McDonald's can't help but smile after receiving free advertising at the hands of a loyal employee.
As I write, the Senate has passed the economic stimulus package, sending it back to the House for the final stage of negotiations. It's a wonder they achieved any deal, however fragile it was, considering the attempts by Congressional Republicans to dynamite the process.
"Field of Dreams" will always be one of my favorite movies, but I'm not sure how anyone can be a fan of professional baseball in this day and age.
I notice the Alligator tends to be pretty opinionated, which is good - it's more interesting that way. However, the newspaper is also pretty ignorant, which is something I personally dislike.
Not many things are quite as impressive as the Snuggie - the blanket with sleeves that "won't slip and slide like a regular blanket."
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