Sports
Rainey's future is on defense
Aug. 29, 2007There are certain things I know you just can't say to a UF fan.
Opinion
Opinion
Students can help ease UF's debt woes
Aug. 29, 2007I know, I know - UF President Bernie Machen has made resolving UF's debt problem his calling card. But despite a cost-cutting task force, a hiring freeze and a tuition plan without immediate short-term benefits, one solution to the problem has not been addressed.
Opinion
Rhythm and Bo
By the Editorial Board | Aug. 28, 2007If you haven?t heard of Bo Diddley yet, head over to iTunes and (legally) download a few of his songs. But why should you care about a musician who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and given a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 1998?
Opinion
Students should help out homeless
By Danny Beaulieu | Aug. 28, 2007On Monday, the Gainesville City Commission voted to approve the location for a new homeless shelter that will be part of a joint effort to end homelessness between the city and Alachua County.
Opinion
Shock Rock
By the Editorial Board | Aug. 28, 2007Coming back to the United States after spending the summer abroad isn?t always the easiest thing to do.
Opinion
Endless options for students looking to get involved
By COLLEEN SHEA | Aug. 28, 2007UF is bursting at the seams with new opportunities for every type of student. There is a colorful cornucopia of clubs to join, an endless sea of parties to crash, a large number of athletic-based activities to avoid and a ginormous stack of coupons to treasure - all of which are great if you are a fearless person who isn?t afraid to fall flat on your face diving for a Frisbee.
Opinion
Make sure you earn your education — you paid for it
By JESSICA MILLER | Aug. 28, 2007BEducation is one of the few things a person is willing to pay for and not get,C William Lowe Bryan once said.
Opinion
Greeks must accept some stereotypes
Aug. 27, 2007I heard through the Greekvine that the Greek community needs a makeover. Apparently some silly television show filled with sex and sex and beer - oh my! - bruised their peach-like reputation. I put together some slogans for them. Here's my top sorority slogan: "To-ga, to-ga, to-gather under the bonds of sisterhood is a wonderful idea." It says, "We're a little formal, but we're here for the party, too." They can thank me later.
Opinion
Greek life has more ups than downs
By ANDREW MEYER | Aug. 27, 2007They meander across campus, maps held high in front of their faces, barely knowing where they are going in the next four minutes - let alone the next four years. Yes, UF's newest batch of fresh-faced, doe-eyed freshmen is here, and they are, for the most part, clueless.
Opinion
Marching band worth the weight
By Bruce Matza | Aug. 27, 2007I am writing in response to Monday's article, "UF band marches on." I can relate to Scarlet Basler's frustrations in being assigned to play a sousaphone after years at the oboe. I joined the Gator Band in 1961 having played trumpet and baritone in high school, only to find all of those positions filled. I was asked to join the crew of the Big Bass Drum, a six-foot drum that sat on a large rolled carriage.
Sports
USC could regret Moody transfer
Aug. 27, 2007USC should never have let Emmanuel Moody transfer to UF.
Opinion
Get Registered
By EDITORIAL BOARD | Aug. 27, 2007Finally, students can register to vote on campus.
Opinion
Florida: Screwing up elections since 2000
By Gordon van Owen | Aug. 26, 2007After spending the summer interning in Washington D.C., I?ve learned that politics are about as useful as hanging chads, and congressional interns are more stuck up than their do-nothing bosses on Capitol Hill.
Sports
Tales of the business from a different side
Aug. 26, 2007If you're expecting me to write some cheesy opening about how "Holy Moses! There's a female on the sports page!" - forget it. Not gonna happen.
Opinion
Corn based ethanol not cure-all for gasoline, energy woes
By Jesse Butler | Aug. 26, 2007As we?ve all realized, perhaps too late, summer is ending, and the summer driving season is coming to a complete stop. Considering the price of gas, that?s probably a good thing. But long after our collective finances have recovered from the petrol outlays of summer 2007, we?ll be hearing about gas and more energy issues from a whole host of Democratic and Republican presidential candidates.
Opinion
Students expect hard work from senators
By the Editorial Board | Aug. 26, 2007Our Student Senate is finally getting back to work. We can?t blame them for taking it easy over the break. It was summer, after all, and nothing is more tempting than a cool pool and an icy drink. We wouldn?t want to be cooped up in the Reitz Union while all our friends played Frisbee on the beach.
Opinion
Call for columnists
By the Editorial Board | Aug. 26, 2007Ah, the Alligator columnist. Esteemed in the eyes of your peers. Lauded on the streets. Free beer at all the best bars. All this could be yours.
Sports
Overwhelming expectations for Tebow are silly
Aug. 26, 2007OK, everyone, take a deep breath. This might come as a bit of a shock.
Sports
Tales of the business from a different side
Aug. 23, 2007If you're expecting me to write some cheesy opening about how "Holy Moses! There's a female on the sports page!" … forget it. Not gonna happen.
