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Friday, March 20, 2026

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Display allowed students to see truth

In Thursday's editorial, the author wrote that the anti-abortion display set up by the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform "was, at best, insensitive and tasteless." Is it the display or the result depicted that is insensitive? How does this author have the audacity to call this group insensitive? They are giving a voice to those who can't speak.


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Darts & Laurels

We hate to say it, but it's sometimes just easier to blame it all on the moon. Here at Darts & Laurels headquarters, we're seriously thinking that the lunar eclipse this Wednesday may be the only way to explain some of the crazy things happening here in Gainesville and halfway across the world. So if you're ready to leave this week behind,and you've braved the rain once again to make it to campus, we reward you with another week's edition of…


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Guns on campus would allow self-defense

I would like to thank the Alligator for the marvelous bit of backward thinking displayed in Monday's editorial. First after Virginia Tech and now after Northern Illinois University, I have read this paper's disparaging remarks toward those who would take responsibility for their own safety by carrying the means to defend themselves.


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Gator Ride step in right direction

Drunken driving is a problem in Gainesville. As the death of Gainesville Police Department Lt. Corey Dahlem in April 2007 reminds us, this is not a problem of simply underage drinkers. It affects everyone. Solving this serious safety concern should be a priority for the entire community.


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Wasteful spending plagues SG

Last Friday, Lacey Logsdon alleged that Mark McShera was being deceitful when he suggested there was wasteful spending in Student Government. As a former treasurer candidate with the Pants Party, and after careful examination of the budget, I was appalled at the wasteful spending.


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Guns on campus would deter violence

When I heard UF's response to the NIU shooting, I had about the same response as the Editorial Board. A shooting can take less than a minute, so what will a text message system accomplish? By the time the administration is even notified to send out a text alert the shooting will probably be over.


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Clinton campaign tactics are deplorable

I am growing ever more disgusted with Hillary Clinton's campaign. Sen. Clinton made a clear promise to respect the Democratic National Convention rules that refused to seat delegates from Florida and Michigan, but now her campaign wants to consider lifting the ban after the fact.


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