Sports
One and done rule bad for NBA and colleges
July 9, 2008Dwight Howard. Kobe Bryant. LeBron James. Kevin Garnett. Chris Paul.
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Sports
Cleveland a good fit for LaPorta
July 9, 2008If there is a winner in the recent trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cleveland Indians, it just might be Matt LaPorta.
Opinion
Inefficient biofuels need closer look
By BRANDON SACK | July 9, 2008Late last week, The Guardian newspaper of London reported a leaked study from the World Bank that concluded that biofuels are responsible for driving up worldwide food costs by 75 percent â€" just a smidgen higher than the Bush administration's figure of 2 percent to 3 percent.
Opinion
Keep an open mind on offshore drilling
July 9, 2008I just have a minor point in response to the July 1 editorial decrying offshore drilling entitled "Risky Business." I applaud the editorial board for showing what Floridians have to lose if the law is changed. However, just because the stakes are high doesn't mean the option should be rejected without further consideration.
Opinion
New scooter restrictions are misguided
July 9, 2008UF Transportation and Parking Services has decided to restrict scooter drivers from driving through campus for the safety of pedestrians. This has reduced the amount of scooter parking close to the center of campus.
Opinion
Unbelievable: Obama’s flip flops fly in the face of change
July 7, 2008As the economy worsens and the war in Iraq drags on, it's no wonder that almost 80 percent of Americans believe we're heading down the "wrong track."
Opinion
Columnist should review Argentina’s past
By BILL BRYSON | July 7, 2008Brandon Sack is right that the U.S. could learn much from Argentina. But rather than use only his two-week trip as perspective, I suggest we look at significant events over the last 100 years and the administrations of both Mrs. Kirchner and her husband.
Opinion
Bill seeks to revive public service
July 7, 2008As the state of Florida and America move past the presidential election in November, beyond an ailing economy on the brink of a recession and headlong into the future, the country lies on the cusp of a crisis garnering little attention.
Opinion
Social activism won’t solve all problems
By Paul Anderson | July 7, 2008In response to Brandon Sack's July 1 column entitled "U.S. could learn much from Argentina," I have just a couple of questions: What happens when social activism goes wrong? If you want to see activism go too far in a Western nation, just look at France.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
July 2, 2008Fire up the grill, and light up the sparklers and fireworks. It's time to celebrate America's birthday! Independence Day provides Americans young and old, of all races and religions, backgrounds and regions, the opportunity to do what we excel at: enjoying copious amounts of red meat and alcoholic beverages and, of course, blowing stuff up. But before you get started on those burgers, brews and combustibles, we at the Department of Darts and Laurels offer you this week's red, white and blue edition of …
Opinion
U.S. could learn much from Argentina
By BRANDON SACK | July 2, 2008For the past two weeks, I was down in Argentina on vacation. This has kept me far away from my usual regimen of American politics and news. But while there, I found that Argentina's national political scene is almost as hard to stay away from as the red wine and grilled beef.
Sports
Demps races into the spotlight
July 2, 2008It only took Jeff Demps 10 seconds to announce his arrival to the world of elite track and field.
Sports
Sixers a good fit for Speights
July 2, 2008When Regina Glenn-Speights and her daughter Willena were kneeling in the middle of their living room on June 26, they were relieved when Marreese went so high in the NBA Draft.
Sports
Gators could learn a lot from champion Bulldogs
June 30, 2008Maybe Matt den Dekker can ask his new USA National teammate Tommy Mendonca exactly how they did it.
Opinion
Risky Business: Offshore drilling threatens Fla. ecosystem, economy
June 30, 2008It is nearly impossible to find a silver lining in $4-a-gallon gasoline. But if one is to be found, it is in the fact that skyrocketing prices at the pump â€" and the resulting anger and discontent felt by Americans from sea to shining sea â€" are forcing our politicians to finally have a much needed debate on what should be done to solve the nation's dependency on foreign oil.
Opinion
Dart & Laurels
June 18, 2008Summer break is within sight, and it comes not a moment too soon. We at the Department of Darts and Laurels have been waiting with baited breath for the chance to recharge our collective batteries with a week of rest and relaxation. However you choose to spend your downtime next week, we hope you will play it safe. With that said, it's time for the last-of-summer-A edition of …
Opinion
Tragic Gitmo ruling threatens America
By BRANDON SACK | June 18, 2008Last week, the Supreme Court turned its back on the American people. In a 5-4 ruling, the court held that prisoners at Guantanamo Bay have the right to habeas corpus. In English, this means that prisoners are allowed to hear the evidence against them, and President Bush is prohibited from declaring anyone an "enemy combatant" and detaining them indefinitely without charge.
Opinion
Wrong Reform: College system shake–up threatens quality
June 16, 2008Last week marked the dawn of a new era for Florida's higher education system. Whether it represents a breakthrough or another example of political expedience, grandstanding and shortsightedness remains an open question.
Sports
Staying in NBA Draft the right move for Speights
June 16, 2008Congratulations, Marreese Speights, you're about nine days away from getting paid.
