Opinion
New student senators have their work cut out
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2007Was there ever any doubt?
Opinion
Opinion
UF should not have postponed speech
By Scott Erker | Oct. 3, 2007UF's decision to postpone Kevorkian's talk is so reactionary. What message is this sending? Maybe we are being punished, and the powers-that-be do not have the confidence that we can listen to some old geezer speak about death without asking some pointed questions.
Opinion
Experience not necessary to critique
By Danny Sanchez | Oct. 2, 2007I'm sure Kyle Cox hasn't done a lot of things in his life as I haven't either. But to say that you cannot criticize someone because of never doing those things is ridiculous.
Sports
Joiner's actions likely to cost UF win against LSU
Oct. 2, 2007Listen closely. You hear that noise off in the distance?
Opinion
Fundraising campaign comes at a price
Oct. 2, 2007The advent of the Florida Tomorrow campaign is a great chance for UF to address its cash concerns - but only if done properly. Even though it looks innocent enough, this campaign has a dark side, primarily the fattening of UF's endowment.
Opinion
Outgoing senators don't make the grade
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 2, 2007As another Student Senate session comes to a close, we just have to ask, to paraphrase Janet Jackson: What have you done for us lately?
Opinion
Student-run cafe would be SG-funded
By SKEET SURRENCY | Oct. 2, 2007It is reassuring to see that the Alligator editorial board appreciates the ideas behind the student-run cafe - a non-corporate, nonprofit, student-run space that serves cafe-style food and beverages at cost to consumers.
Opinion
Welcome Kevorkian with open arms
By Rocky Hu | Oct. 2, 2007In light of the infamous Tasering incident at UF on Sept. 17 as well as the controversial appearance by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University on Sept. 24, I urge my fellow Gators to welcome Dr. Jack Kevorkian to Gainesville with open arms. Education is not merely memorizing and regurgitating facts, but also taking the "red pill" if you will - that is, pushing our minds to the limit by immersing ourselves in controversial viewpoints. If no change of opinion occurs, then our original beliefs will be further cemented; otherwise, a paradigm shift will have occurred with our mindsets.
Opinion
No more excuses for voting procrastination
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 2, 2007We can understand if you didn't vote Tuesday. We'd be lying if we said we never used the rain as an excuse to skip classes, including Tuesday.
Opinion
Protests inevitable for Kevorkian's speech
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007By now, you've probably seen the e-mail sent by UF President Bernie Machen about the slight delay for Dr. Jack Kevorkian's Accent-sponsored speech, which has been moved to Jan. 15. Machen & Co. claim this is for the safety of students because many students have already protested Kevorkian's appearance.
Opinion
Be sure to vote
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007With the Student Government elections happening today and Wednesday, you, the students, can have a say in what happens at UF.
Opinion
'Twelfth man' makes a difference
By Kenny Zaron | Oct. 1, 2007I'm writing to wake up the students who go to football games here at UF. Our crowd on Saturday was embarrassing. You might say, "But we were so loud, what are you talking about?" I would ask you, how loud were you in the first half?
Sports
Move aside, FSU, here comes USF
Oct. 1, 2007At the rate things are going, I?ve come to the conclusion that South Florida has the potential to become UF?s next Florida State.
Opinion
Let coaches and players do their jobs
By KYLE COX | Oct. 1, 2007Charlie Weis, University of Notre Dame head football coach, might punch you in the face if you ask whether he's responsible for the first 0-5 start in school history. You can't say you blame him, either - you'd probably hit back if he asked about your C-plus in calculus.
Opinion
Get extra amenities when UF can afford them
By the Editorial Board | Oct. 1, 2007Ah, a gentle breeze, the toll of the bells of Century Tower - and stacks of handbills shoved down your throat.
Opinion
Inconvenient studies still relevant
By Alex Bernstein | Oct. 1, 2007In response to Friday's column by Colleen Shea, "Everything causes cancer - we get it," I'm relieved I'm not the only one who is concerned that the number of "scientific" studies, which seemingly help society, are rising. I can't think of a single thing these "scientists" have unveiled that wasn't inconvenient.
Opinion
Campus preacher needs a replacement
By Greg Ines | Sep. 30, 2007Although I am not familiar with the departure of Joey Johnsen from Turlington Plaza, I felt compelled to respond to Ryan Heuser's Friday letter to the editor. His letter resounded with sorrowful loss, which many of us have or will experience in this life sooner or later. But his damnation decree for UF students without Johnsen is not the way to grieve a loss. Another preacher, Charles Stanley, once said, "It is not Jesus' voice accusing us of constantly falling short. He is the one who lives to intercede for us."
Sports
First defeat no reason to panic just yet
Sep. 30, 2007Put the bottle down, Gators fan, and let your friends off their 24-hour suicide watch.
Opinion
Both SG parties are less than impressive
By the Editorial Board | Sep. 30, 2007The time of the Student Government election is upon us. And you know what that means: The Alligator's endorsement will be bestowed on the most-deserving parties and candidates - or withheld because we think no one has any clue what they're doing.
Opinion
Protests took years to become effective
By Randy Jewett | Sep. 30, 2007The Sept. 28 Darts & Laurels said anti-war demonstrations worked to end the Vietnam War. Well, I guess you guys don't remember it so well since you weren't here then.
