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Shame on you, University Athletic Association staff. Herding Rollins College's fans around from section to section like cattle during the men's basketball game Thursday night was disgraceful.

Opinion

Comeback Kid

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 9, 2008

Remember "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey"? The movie told the tale of two dogs and a cat who got separated from their owners and were forced to trek through the wilderness to get back home. They fought porcupines, fat animal control employees and - worst of all - random holes in the ground. In true family movie fashion, the trio overcame all the obstacles to make it back to their family.

Sports

UF most dangerous team in the nation

By By< a href="mailto:khyppolite@alligator.org"> Karl Hyppolite < | Nov. 8, 2008

NASHVILLE - Faster than a speeding bullet.

Opinion

Column shows spirit of black Americans

By Kimberly Faison CLAS Senior Secretary | Nov. 6, 2008

I am a black American woman, and I am so proud of the column Daniel Seco wrote about the experience he had on election night.

Opinion

Wasteful habits easily curbed

By Christopher Brauckmuller | Nov. 6, 2008

Every day, I am appalled by the needless waste in our community. The four common behaviors listed below seem to be particularly flagrant violations of common sense, and I encourage individuals and institutions alike to put a stop to them.

Opinion

University Police officer overstepped boundaries at Election Bash

By Perpetua Chery | Nov. 6, 2008

Nov. 4 should have been one of the best days of my life. However, that historic moment was tainted for me by the actions of a UF police officer. As I was walking into the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom to join my friends for the Elections Bash, a police officer grabbed me by the arm and pulled me toward her. While wagging her index finger in my face, she told me three times, "Don't you ever push me when you walk past me."

Sports

For man crush to be complete, Demps needs nickname

Nov. 6, 2008

I don't develop man crushes easily, and there are only five that have really stuck with me.

Opinion

Darts & Laurels

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 6, 2008

First, we would like to pat ourselves on the back by giving UF a thanks-for-saving-us-money-now-and-making-us-money-later LAUREL for being ranked No. 2 on Kiplinger's list of the 100 best values in public universities.

Opinion

Republican Party should return to its conservative roots

By JONATHAN LOTT | Nov. 6, 2008

I think everyone in this country can agree to just be happy the election is over. Granted, some of us, namely those who supported Sen. John McCain, are bound to be disappointed. An objective analysis of the situation shows us that, despite our best efforts, the election was ours to lose. The future of our party is clear and hopeful.

Opinion

Anti–Palin views do not count as sexism

Nov. 6, 2008

It's strange, really. I don't feel like a sexist.

Opinion

Voluntary actions aren’t hazing

By Alexandra Frank | Nov. 6, 2008

I understand that hazing is wrong and dangerous, but if everything was voluntary, can allegations still be considered hazing?

Opinion

Facebook statuses show ignorance

By John Lockett | Nov. 5, 2008

The 2008 presidential election was a milestone in more ways than one.

Opinion

Abortion rhetoric not main problem

By Perry Johnson | Nov. 5, 2008

While some may argue the terms "pro-life" and "pro-choice" are equally poor choices in rhetoric for how they describe abortion, I would like to go straight to the heart of the debate and shed some light as to why one expression makes more sense than the other. Abortion is about life and the value of it. While the issue certainly has social, economic and ethical components, none of this matters if a fetus is considered a life.

Opinion

Historic election should inspire activism

By Kathryn Ranhorn | Nov. 5, 2008

As a heterosexual female, facing my gay best friend after Amendment 2 declared him inferior ruined my post-election celebrations. What am I supposed to say, "Better luck next time"? Unfortunately, this isn't an Ole Miss game.

Sports

Calathes better be good

Nov. 5, 2008

You better hope Nick Calathes really likes to play point guard.