UF supercomputer rivals fastest in the world
(02/15/11 11:41pm)
It may not have gotten a shout-out from President Obama, but UF’s supercomputer, the Novo-G, can do some things better than China’s celebrated supercomputer.
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Pick Our Poison: Federal budget debate involves financial aid
(02/15/11 12:02am)
As our leaders in Washington know, something’s got to give when it comes to higher education. Both sides of the aisle have marched their preferred program up the steps to the guillotine, and we’re waiting to see which one gets a nice shave.
US Secretary of Education discusses Obama's budget plan
(02/14/11 11:57pm)
President Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget proposal Sunday at a science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused middle school.
President walking Egyptian tightrope
(02/10/11 12:02am)
What began in Tunisia as a modest protest against the lack of socioeconomic mobility has spread quickly throughout the entire Arab world, from Morocco in the West to Yemen in the East. However, the seeds of dissent flourished most in the 80 million-strong country of Egypt.
Political experts discuss 2012 candidates, issues
(02/07/11 12:33am)
For Rod Smith, last November was not a pretty month.
Bill of Rights doesn’t know party lines
(02/03/11 11:30pm)
Conservative thinkers could see this coming before President Obama was even elected.
Balancing Act: Obama caught between the ideal and the real
(01/31/11 12:02am)
Whether we admit it or not, stability drives most of our decisions. It’s why we prize houses, steady jobs and reliable transportation. We might say we tire of routine, but without it, civilization as we know it would not exist.
Darts & Laurels
(01/27/11 11:15pm)
You may not realize it, but Student Government slating starts today. That’s right, our semiannual circus is back in town, ready to pitch its tents and set up the same old platforms.
Obama selling image through address
(01/27/11 11:15pm)
So, who watched the State of the Union show this week? Did anyone really think that Snooki would actually lay off the booze?
Every American wants to “win the future”
(01/27/11 12:02am)
Hours before President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, the National Assessment of Educational Progress published an assessment of science proficiency among the country’s fourth-, eighth- and twelfth-graders. The results were disconcerting: Only 34 percent of the fourth-graders, 30 percent of the eighth-graders and 21 percent of the 12th-graders studied qualified as proficient. This might be the “Sputnik moment” the president described in his speech that night.
State of Unity: Speech shows parties can reach compromise
(01/26/11 12:47am)
We anticipated most of the talking points and even the tone of the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Two things have caught us off guard, however.
Walmart launches national program to sell healthier food
(01/26/11 12:35am)
Walmart is taking measures to make a healthier lifestyle more available to its customers.
Gun control groups distort facts, ignore Constitution
(01/26/11 12:13am)
I commend Sarah Poser for a balanced article on the allowing guns on campus in the Monday issue of the Alligator. However, Brian Malte’s quote, “The more outrage there is, the more the gun lobby starts to retreat.” The gun lobby is composed of the NRA and Second Amendment supporters. And, “Without a lot of protest, there is a chance the gun lobby could shove it through,” Malte said.
Social worker prepares kids for life after foster care
(01/25/11 12:38am)
Four men wait in the front room for their names to be called. One leans against a wall, another sits in a chair. The woman in front shuffles paper, then calls one of the men forward.
State of the Union expected to set agenda for Obama
(01/25/11 12:04am)
As President Obama presents his State of the Union Address today, UF student Dave Schneider wonders whether the speech will really matter.
Hail to the Tweet: Social media connects public to White House
(01/24/11 12:02am)
We got a little preview of the State of the Union address this weekend, but for now we’re more intrigued that the White House is embracing technology in the lead-up to the speech Tuesday night.
Liberalism stands test of time in US
(01/24/11 12:02am)
Regarding Bob Minchin’s Friday column, a few things need to be cleared up.
Tune-up could be in store for local radio
(01/20/11 12:02am)
President Barack Obama’s signing of the Local Community Radio Act earlier this month gave music fans hope for a future of more diversity on the airwaves. The act allows for the development of hundreds of low-power FM (LPFM) stations across the country — something that has been a long-standing feat for industry workers, as many believe LPFMs cause too much interference with commercial radio stations.
Republicans can tone down rhethoric
(01/20/11 12:02am)
Over the past couple of years, hot button issues such as immigration and health care reform coupled with a harsh economic climate led to a caustic political environment unseen since the Vietnam War. This dialogue finally received scrutiny due to the tragedy in Tucson, even though the incident seems to be an isolated event rather than a result of deep political rhetoric. It is still worth asking: Will anything change or will it be business as usual for this Congress?
White House press secretary discusses health care
(01/19/11 12:32am)
As the U.S. House of Representatives debates this week whether to repeal the Obama administration’s health care overhaul, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs remains optimistic that such legislative maneuvering will yield few actual results.
