Opinion
Super Bowl commercials not so super
By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 5, 2009Another Super Bowl came and went, and did anything come from it? Personally, I didn't learn anything new or surprising.
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Photo too graphic to publish
By Mallory Ryska | Feb. 5, 2009Have you ever heard the words "journalism integrity" before? For the last two years I have watched the Alligator make a mockery out of journalism, but Thursday's story is just too much.
Opinion
‘Green’ sex helps conserve
By Hannah Warren | Feb. 5, 2009Biofuels, hybrid cars, conservation, polar bears, Al Gore … the list of green initiatives is endless.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 5, 2009After a week of weather more akin to the wondrous landscapes of New Jersey, we can only pray for warmth to retire our winter wardrobe once and for all. With temperatures dipping into the teens, the Department of Darts & Laurels dusted off our cat mittens (tail included) and discovered a newfound love for down comforters (uh-maze-ing).
Opinion
Malice on MySpace
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009Start taking notes, Facebook. MySpace just made social networking a whole lot safer.
Opinion
Keg Party here for all students
By Frank Bracco | Feb. 4, 2009I applaud Alex Andrade for taking pride in the Greek community, but he has been misinformed.
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Public schools inefficient, bureaucratic
By JONATHAN LOTT | Feb. 4, 2009On Monday, Michelle Obama officially began exercising her power as first lady. Making the rounds, she toured federal agencies to praise them and make them feel like they, despite being government bureaucrats, are doing legitimate work.
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Juicy Campus shut down in wake of economy
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009For Matt Ivester, the "juice" just wasn't worth the squeeze.
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Dying young preserves musical fame, keeps star from falling
By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 4, 2009Don't you wish The Beatles could still make music?
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Krames sells transgender clause short
By Adam Amir | Feb. 3, 2009Despite commission candidate Robert Krames' attempts to attack our current city commissioner, Jeanna Mastrodicasa is not "out of touch."
Opinion
Phelps shouldn’t be prosecuted for pot
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009For Michael Phelps, one rip of the ROOR could end up costing him 30 days of freedom.
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Shoe–throwing: The next fad in violence
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Feb. 3, 2009"Long live democracy. In a size 10."
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Greeks deserve respect in Senate
By Alex Andrade | Feb. 3, 2009I am getting quite tired of the Orange and Blue Party's claims that because they aren't affiliated with a Greek organization, they are inherently more qualified for SG.
Sports
Modest Nelson building foundation for UF softball's future
Feb. 3, 2009She cruises around town, car windows down, maybe even a foot sticking out the window.
Opinion
Fashion Police
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009Here's a tip from Robbery 101: wearing "crazy pajama bottoms" can hardly be described as inconspicuous criminal attire.
Opinion
Facebook listers not just time–wasters
By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Feb. 3, 2009Michelle Hipps, perhaps you should stop taking yourself so seriously and realize that Facebook is a form of entertainment.
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Phelps’ drug use mostly harmless
By Ryan Broderick | Feb. 3, 2009While reading the editorial about Michael Phelps on Tuesday, I was surprised to see such a negative reaction.
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Nothing wrong with Phelps smoking pot
By Brooks Heatherly | Feb. 3, 2009The thought of unjustly demeaning an American hero disgusts me.
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Columnist misses point of ‘25’ lists
By Allison Myers | Feb. 3, 2009I was disappointed that Michelle Hipps decided to utilize her column in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator to chide an entire category of Facebook users who participated in creating a "25 things about me" list, claiming that the act is egotistical and selfish.
Sports
There may be no key to success for UF this season
Feb. 2, 2009The UF men's basketball team's recent loss to Tennessee got me thinking of an old saying:
