Opinion
What band would you like to see at Gator Growl?
Sep. 13, 2007Responses cannot be longer than 20 words. Responses may be edited for length, grammar, style, libel and clarity.
Opinion
Opinion
Kevorkian proposed human experiments
By WILLIAM SANCHEZ | Sep. 13, 2007Although I agree there is nothing wrong with controversial speakers, I believe that ,50,000 is a steep price to pay someone convicted of murder and stripped of his medical license. The truth is Mr. Kevorkian is a very sick individual whose ultimate goal is to experiment on the living.
Sports
UF-UT rivalry chock full of nailbiters, controversies
Sep. 13, 2007If there was ever a year where a Gators blowout of Tennessee was possible, this could be it. But if there?s one thing we all know about rivalry games (particularly this one), it?s that they are incredibly unpredictable.
Opinion
Bureaucracy would be bad for Accent
By ANDREW BROWN | Sep. 13, 2007Never before have I been so against a proposal from the Student Senate and so supportive of an editorial from the Alligator. Accent's success lies not only in the experience, professionalism and dedication of its staff, but in its independence from Student Government's legislative branch. The Accent chairperson must be free to act quickly to respond to offers from speakers and be able to act even quicker to research and bid on potential speakers. Requiring the Accent chairperson to report to the Student Senate and ask for approval would strangle Accent's success.
Opinion
Unfair protection for University of Miami in budget
By E. T. YORK | Sep. 13, 2007As a result of the decline in Florida's economy, a special session of the Legislature this fall will consider an expected 4 percent to 10 percent reduction in the statewide budget. This would result in the State University System losing between ,100 million and ,232 million.
Opinion
UF's focus on health, fitness a downer
By COLLEEN SHEA | Sep. 13, 2007UF students can't escape the pressure of being healthy because there are reminders lurking in the shadows everywhere we turn.
Opinion
Clotheslines not big safety issue
By JANE NUNNALLY | Sep. 13, 2007I am writing in response to Wednesday's letter "Clotheslines a hazard for children." I loved the tongue-in-cheek letter about rogue clotheslines. I could imagine those heinous downed nylon wires lurking in the shadows just waiting to pounce on some unsuspecting victim, the clothespin springs beckoning the innocent, and the ruthless sheets laying in wait to cause those "zooming" children to fall off their trikes.
Opinion
Red Scare
By Editorial Staff | Sep. 12, 2007They move around, barely visible to the naked eye. In silence, they attack their victims and leave us in agonizing pain when all we want to do is get to class. No, not terrorists. We're talking about the newest sadistic wave taking over Gainesville.
Opinion
Florida must maintain Bright Futures Scholarship Program
By DANIEL BURROUGHS | Sep. 12, 2007To all you Florida residents, please take a valuable lesson from your neighbor to the north: Don't let your legislators change anything about Bright Futures.
Sports
Offensive linemen deserve more credit
Sep. 12, 2007Everyone is starting to wonder how the wide receiver corps is going to react without its leader, Andre Caldwell.
Opinion
Low tuition, UF's size go hand in hand
By Warren Rhea | Sep. 12, 2007It's outrageous to hear people who go to this university talking about shutting the door on those who haven't had the chance to experience it yet.
Opinion
Silenced, Student Senate shouldn't censor Accent
By Editorial Staff | Sep. 12, 2007We hate to say it, but one Student Government organization is actually doing something right. Not everything, mind you, but we'll give credit where credit's due.
Opinion
By CONOR MANCONE, UF graduate student
Sep. 12, 2007An editorial in Wednesday's Alligator talked about the increased prices of soda, which is intended to encourage Gators to be healthier. Unfortunately, it missed the most important problem with this policy: It is not in any way the job of UF to encourage people to be healthier.
Opinion
Separation of church and television
Sep. 12, 2007I want everyone to know that Jesus had absolutely nothing to do with my success as a writer.
Opinion
Accent's free speakers relevant
By IAN SHTULMAN | Sep. 11, 2007I'm writing in response to Vincent Massaro's bashing of Accent in Monday's column. Vincent claimed he was on Accent staff three years ago. I have one question: Bitter? His issue with Accent Speaker's Bureau must be personal because I can't believe any person would take the time or energy to complain about a U.S. senator coming to speak for free.
Opinion
Wear blue for Saturday's game
By JAMES HOFFMAN | Sep. 11, 2007As the Gators football team prepares for this weekend's contest against Tennessee, I ask for your help in doing what we can as Gators fans to be equally prepared on game day. Since the Volunteers will be sporting an "orange" that is almost as faded as their success on the football field, Gators fans should make them feel as unwelcome as possible by wearing blue to Saturday's game.
Opinion
Clotheslines a hazard for children
By TIMOTHY | Sep. 11, 2007In a recent Alligator story, one graduate housing resident expressed his view that a university ban on clotheslines represented a lack of environmental friendliness. But readers deserve to know that when this same clothesline suggestion was proposed at a Tanglewood Village community meeting, it gathered little support among residents. Why? Because Tanglewood is mainly family housing.
Opinion
Proposed cuts hurt UF employees, too
By ED SALSBERRY | Sep. 11, 2007A CEO announces 10,000 jobs are being cut to make up for a revenue shortfall. He then goes home to his ,2.5 million mansion where his private chef prepares him a meal that would cost hundreds of dollars in a restaurant. Life is rough at the top.
Opinion
Faculty leadership training worth cost
Sep. 11, 2007UF is already more than ,30 million in debt. Gov. Charlie Crist might cut some State University System funding. The Tuition Differential Program might not provide enough funding for both measures.
Sports
QB's young career to come full circle Saturday
Sep. 11, 2007Tim Tebow laid the foundation for his legacy with a 2-yard plow.
