Sports
Save your gas money for Atlanta, don't go to Tallahassee
Nov. 25, 2008I know part of my job is trying to get fans hopped up and excited for games, but I just don't have it in me this week.
Opinion
Opinion
Holidays bring stereotypical extended–family gatherings
By Jeff Ditzler | Nov. 25, 2008Another holiday season is upon us. I believe one of the great appeals of this time of year is its comforting predictability: We watch the same specials on TV, hear the same carols, see the same Christmas light displays and above all, visit the same relatives.
Opinion
SG president should reflect student views
By Scott Erker | Nov. 25, 2008I think it is appalling the UF Student Body president is supporting large tuition increases without any guarantees from the administration that these funds will go toward items that will directly benefit students, especially considering the current state of the economy.
Opinion
Shmanksgiving
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008It's almost Thanksgiving, and most people can't shut up about how excited they are.
Opinion
Adoption requirements shouldn’t exclude gays
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2008A circuit court judge in Miami-Dade County took a bold step to increase the rights of homosexuals throughout the state by allowing them to adopt children.
Opinion
UF endangers students with classes today
By Ryan Brosch | Nov. 25, 2008School on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving should be canceled.
Opinion
Americans should embrace belief
Nov. 25, 2008I was born into the Jewish faith, but I started identifying myself as agnostic once I entered college. Judaism, while offering an interesting history, tightly knit community and great food, didn't answer any of my deepest questions. Why am I here? Where am I going? What was at the Beginning? What is at the End?
Opinion
Claims of sexism unfounded
By Logan Pyle | Nov. 23, 2008While I applaud Andrea Williamson's staunch defense of women's rights in her health insurance column on Monday, I feel her column is unfair.
Opinion
Gainesville falls behind on charitable trend
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 23, 2008As we enter the holiday season, we have to figure out how we're going to beat the recession so we can dish out the wrapped goods when the time comes. Even though most of our wallets look thinner than Calista Flockhart, the most wonderful time of the year shouldn't lose its title because the times are financially tough.
Opinion
Tuition hikes poor substitute for state education funding
By BRANDON SACK | Nov. 23, 2008While reading Kevin Reilly's Monday guest column supporting a tuition increase, I couldn't help but notice a striking lack of independent thought and analysis.
Opinion
Crist’s plan not the only solution available for education
By Mark McShera | Nov. 23, 2008One of the slogans of the faculty union is "Top 10 university on a shoestring budget?" It simply is not possible.
Opinion
Atheists, agnostics unfairly represented
Nov. 23, 2008The legacy of America is a legacy of progress, and it is time to look toward the next fight. One of the most important concepts to have come from the Enlightenment is the belief in the elimination of prejudicial assumption and the support of rational conclusions rather than blind faith.
Sports
Book it: Ingram will play in national title game if UF makes it
Nov. 23, 2008OK, loyal Phil on the Hill readers (do those exist?), it seems you're owed an apology.
Opinion
Text a Buck
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 23, 2008We love to see society bend to the whims of technology.
Opinion
TEP allegations not epic tragedy
By Saba Rahman | Nov. 23, 2008Alex Harper's Nov. 19 letter to the editor took issue with the Alligator's "condescending, overly rude stance" regarding the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity hazing investigation.
Opinion
Insurance policies just business
By Lawrence Mackey | Nov. 23, 2008Regarding Monday's article about unfair health insurance prices, I say, "Andrea, relax."
Opinion
Obama breaks promise of change
By William Shwayri | Nov. 23, 2008On Election Night, I was disappointed with Sen. John McCain's loss, but I was truly impressed with President-elect Barack Obama's acceptance speech and his resounding victory. I even believed in giving an Obama presidency a chance. After all, that is what "Country First" means.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 20, 2008First, we will take issue with something very dear to UF students: football tickets.
Opinion
Loyalty shouldn’t be top political priority
Nov. 20, 2008Early in the presidential campaign, when then-Sen. Barack Obama was asked to describe the model of presidential leadership he hoped to emulate, he cited Doris Kearns Goodwin's book "Team of Rivals." The book describes how Abraham Lincoln filled his cabinet with people who were selected for competence, not loyalty - peers and adversaries alike. Lincoln knew the gravity of the times called for far more than an administration of yes men.
Sports
Freshmen reason for soccer success
Nov. 20, 2008It's not often that losing seniors is seen as a good thing.
