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Abolish Student Government. Burn it all down.
June 15, 2020Murphree Area Senator Zachariah Chou asks if UF cares about its minority students
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Dear Student Organizations: Help is on the way
May 18, 2020Student Government’s system for funding student organizations is less functional than Florida’s unemployment system.
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We’ve kept our promise. But we need your help.
Apr. 25, 2020There’s a statement on the top left corner of The Alligator’s newspaper: We inform. You decide.
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What it's like to date a journalist
Apr. 19, 2020Journalists don’t have a lot of free time. If they date you, they must really like you. I consider myself extra special because I was able to get a journalist to fit me in her abundant agenda filled with interviews, writing, meetings and editing all the time. While I do feel special, there was also a lot I learned by dating Christina Morales for more than two years during her Alligator career.
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Pop the champagne
Apr. 19, 2020I remember the first time I entered The Alligator newsroom as a staff writer. I felt small despite the hospitality and limited square footage of the glorified closet.
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Journalists are made by people
Apr. 19, 2020There used to be an old man who tucked in his aqua button-up shirt into his khaki pants every day. He looped a leather belt, shined his shoes and slicked back the little white hair he had left.
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Save the drinking for when your loved ones are dead
Mar. 17, 2020If I truly knew how to make young people care about the lives of others, I suppose I’d be writing a bestselling book instead of a column.
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Don’t lose sight of the upcoming election
Mar. 9, 2020As a student, it can be easy to forget about elections because of everything else going on in your life. With classes, part-time jobs and other extracurricular activities, it’s intimidating to even think about fitting an election into an already chaotic schedule. Luckily, voting is convenient and effortless, thanks to a variety of voting options.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to The Editor: Citizenship is degraded by partisanship
Feb. 19, 2020Although I was born in India, growing up in the U.S. has instilled in me how important it is to be civically engaged. I saw the constantly changing political climate in America, and I watched as the leaders of our country made decisions for the future of our nation. And yet, for 12 years, I was unable to participate in selecting our leaders because I was not a U.S. citizen.
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Cheryl '77 – Love and Reflection
Feb. 14, 2020This week, I have eagerly anticipated the Cheryl ’77 podcast episodes by UF’s Alisson Clark and Emily Cardinali. Alisson and Emily are on a mission to discover the author and intended recipient of a love note inscribed in the concrete sidewalk just off University Avenue in the courtyard by Matherly Hall on UF’s campus.
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President Fuchs on Florida Arbor Day
Jan. 16, 2020This week, I planted a live oak on the lawn of the Reitz Union near the Field and Fork Pantry. The planting ceremony was with Louise Fresco, the president of Wageningen University, in celebration of the collaboration between our universities and in honor of Wageningen’s centennial anniversary. Wageningen, based in the Netherlands, is the world’s No. 1-ranked university focusing on agriculture.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to the Editor: Be heard through elections
Jan. 16, 2020Returning from winter break, I am sure that many other students can sympathize with my struggle to avoid arguments over politics at family gatherings. My experiences have led me to this: Imagine if only people who voted were allowed to start arguments over the holiday dinner table?
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Trump’s Soleimani killing puts Americans at risk
Jan. 16, 2020On Friday, it was revealed Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike ordered by President Trump. Because of this, the U.S. is lurching toward a dangerous situation in Iran.
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Student Government apparently doesn’t have a camera
Jan. 15, 2020I really hope someone in SG got a nice camera for Christmas, because it sure seems like they need one.
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Goodbye Column: I can finally catch my breath
By Amanda Rosa | Dec. 3, 2019I have dreaded this exact moment: My acrylic nails tapping against my phone at 3:41 a.m. as I type into the notes app.
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Goodbye Column: Your health should always come before a story
Dec. 3, 2019Wow, I’m finally leaving the godforsaken basement office that is The Alligator. Despite my cries to never come back at the end of every semester, it is a year and a half later and I’ve finally reached the point where I truly can’t come back. As a Leo sun and Virgo rising, I’m deeply unemotional, so I don’t know how to be sentimental. Instead, I'm just going to spew a bunch of words and stop when I feel like I’ve run out of things to say as a true fire sign with a Gemini moon.
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Pets are great if you know how to take care of them
Dec. 1, 2019Getting a pet in college is a great idea. Any dog, cat, fish or chicken would make a great companion. We all need some animal affection in college, especially as finals approach. Kitten snuggles or puppy kisses might be exactly what you need at this time of year. Plus, they provide great emotional support. I recommend that every responsible college student have a pet, but think carefully before you add a tail-wagging pal to your family. If you do decide to get a furry, feathered or scaly companion, be conscious of where you are getting them from, and be certain that you are prepared to commit to this creature for the rest of its life.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter to The Editor: It’s Time For Ranked-Choice Voting
Dec. 1, 2019Representative democracy is founded upon the idea that citizens can confidently waive their direct voice in governmental affairs to elected legislators who will serve their best interests. This assumption is strong, and it often does not hold very well in practice.
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On not living up to expectations
Dec. 1, 2019This is something that’s been on my mind a lot lately. Standing at the end of the semester now, there are great obstacles to face over the next few weeks, but there are even more behind us. You may have overcome some of those obstacles successfully and failed to overcome others. And, while I’m confident we’ll all face our upcoming challenges to the best of our ability, it’s possible we might not live up to the expectations we’ve set for ourselves. But falling short of them is not just okay, it’s normal.
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Imposter Syndrome
Dec. 1, 2019Underneath your success, imposter syndrome loves to roam. It transforms your achievements into bundles of doubts. It belittles all those hours of hard work into luck that you don’t deserve.
