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Energy technology not efficiently used

By LANCE LEGEL | Oct. 2, 2008

Reclining on your couch, 36 years from now and 360,000 Chinese yuan in debt, you learn that the oceans have accelerated their flooding of coastal regions across the world. Suddenly, a deafening roar shatters all of your windows and throws you from your couch. A few miles away, a dark and expanding nuclear mushroom cloud beckons for your life.

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Little man shouldering economic woes

Oct. 1, 2008

All right, I've had enough with the "Barackin' the Vote" and "McLeading the Polls."

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Handlebar mustaches represent power, freedom from razors

By James Caven | Oct. 1, 2008

I was cutting myself shaving this morning when I wondered, "Why isn't crazy facial hair popular anymore?" It certainly looks better than a face full of bandages.

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Reforming elections would improve SG

Sep. 30, 2008

No one should call for change without outlining an alternative, which is why I thought it was worth spending an additional column to detail an alternative to the current Student Government electoral process.

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Ignorant electorate bound for failure

Sep. 29, 2008

Many of you may be preparing to skip the first election in which you are eligible to vote. Congratulations, it's quite the milestone in your life of civic irresponsibility. May I suggest a way to celebrate this momentous occasion? Turn on CNN on election night, and every time Wolf Blitzer or one of his minions says the phrase "best political team on television," take a drink. You'll be plastered, hungover and sober again well before anyone knows who won Florida.

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Politics as usual makes ‘08 look like ‘68

By ANTHONY PAGLINO | Sep. 25, 2008

Since 1966, the Republican Party has been held together by a tripod of issues and standpoints: foreign policy, economic and fiscal conservatism and the creation of cultural resentment. Today, its case for the presidency has been whittled down to one argument.

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Tradition dies with Yankee Stadium

Sep. 24, 2008

Dear Hank,

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U.S. should promote learning languages

By Julie Steinberg | Sep. 24, 2008

"Kevin is an American. He is in Moscow now. Repeat after me."

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Founding fathers not devout Christians

Sep. 22, 2008

With Sen. John McCain's addition of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket, we will undoubtedly suffer yet another campaign of constant claims about this nation's Christian foundation.

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Students have stake in SG election

Sep. 21, 2008

They're back. Equipped with new fliers, slogans, T-shirts and platforms, Student Government parties are back en masse and yearning for our votes. Every fall and spring semester, UF students are overwhelmed by party volunteers and ads trying to swing every Gator's vote.

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Marine’s courage, sacrifice deserve highest possible honor

Sep. 21, 2008

Edgar Rodriguez, Speaking Out

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Lobbyists muddying energy problem

By JARROD STERN | Sep. 18, 2008

Everyone is all over the fad of hybrid and electric cars offering low emissions and high gas mileage.

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Presidential election could determine economic future of U.S.

By LANCE LEGEL | Sep. 18, 2008

In the past two weeks, the global financial system has seen such chaotic and devastating activity that, as voters, we find ourselves in a critical position to elect a president who will maneuver us far from the destitution of the Bush administration's policies.

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Racism still plays part in U.S. society

Sep. 17, 2008

Judge Jackie Glass told prospective jurors Monday in Las Vegas, "If you are here to think that you're going to punish Mr. Simpson for what happened in Los Angeles back in '95, this is not the case for you."

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Government shouldn’t interfere with women’s access to care

By Natalie Muniz | Sep. 16, 2008

On Aug. 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it is moving forward with a proposed regulation that, if enacted, would jeopardize women's health care by allowing providers to withhold services and critical information women need to make fully informed decisions about their health care. It also treads on democratically enacted state policies aimed at ensuring access to health care for the state's citizens.

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McCain represents Conservative value

By Andrew Fells | Sep. 16, 2008

Every morning when I get to campus, I find an Alligator newspaper and thumb through it. I am never surprised to find this liberally biased newspaper having some type of derogatory editorial referencing Sen. John McCain, Gov. Sarah Palin or the Republican Party.

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SG’s party system needs revamping

Sep. 14, 2008

Change is clearly the most powerful bipartisan player in this election cycle. It is joined by the call to throw entrenched special interests out of government.

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Libertarian Party stands for change

By NEAL CONNER | Sep. 11, 2008

Kyle Robisch missed the very point of voting in a constitutional republic in his Tuesday editorial titled "Libertarian candidate has no chance."

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New Cold War rhetoric only serves to distract Americans

By Johnathan M. Alba | Sep. 10, 2008

First, I want to say I agree with Mr. Sabbagh's Wednesday column because the United States is on hard times.

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Sept. 11 should be a national holiday

Sep. 10, 2008

Sitting quietly in biology class, my eyes were transfixed on the screen in front of me.