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People are losing faith in police, and they should be

Apr. 15, 2018

On the evening of March 18, Stephon Clark was shot eight times by Sacramento police officers. According to The Washington Post, he was shot in the neck, back and thigh. The bullets pierced his lungs and broke a number of the 22-year-old’s bones. The two officers shot at Clark 20 times. About three to 10 minutes after the attack, Clark died.

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#SaveStudentNewsrooms

Apr. 10, 2018

The Amherst Student. The Daily Campus. The Sunflower.

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Is a Trump presidency actually good for the feminist movement?

Apr. 8, 2018

After the 2016 Presidential election, many American women felt anguish and fear for their future. The actions and words of President Donald Trump during his campaign hinted at a “The Handmaid’s Tale”-esque future and a lack of progression for the feminist movement and general equality.

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Teachers deserve better

Apr. 3, 2018

Most people have one job.

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It’s time for a women’s history museum

Apr. 1, 2018

Earlier this month, the head of the Smithsonian Institute announced the museum complex will launch a Women’s History Initiative to highlight women’s achievements throughout history. Unfortunately, according to The Washington Post, Smithsonian Secretary David J. Skorton said he does not support the idea of creating a stand-alone museum to honor this initiative — at least not right now, anyway.

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Don’t forget about Puerto Rico

Mar. 27, 2018

Ever since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico Sept. 20, the island and its people have struggled to get by. It was the most powerful storm in about a century, and the island of about 3 million people was struck head on.

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We are the generation that is going to change the world

Mar. 25, 2018

This Saturday, thousands of people came together in streets across the country with signs in their hands and a mission in their hearts.

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You should be more concerned about the Facebook scandal

Mar. 20, 2018

There’s an old adage that goes, “If you’re not paying for it, you are the product.”

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Start taking care of yourself. Really, do it. It’s time.

Mar. 18, 2018

We all have our breaking points. We all have a threshold that, if crossed, will cause us to feel overwhelmed and defeated.

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Politicians are trying to limit access to information. Let them know you're watching.

Mar. 13, 2018

Whether you realize it or not, you benefit from and want there to be open information laws.

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Adding more guns is not the solution

Mar. 11, 2018

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott met with the loved ones of the 17 people who were murdered in the Parkland school shooting last month. After these meetings in Tallahassee, Scott signed a law that will create stricter measures for gun purchases across the state.

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This Spring Break, act responsibly

Feb. 27, 2018

We’re almost there, just three more days until Spring Break. Some of you may be ducking out early. Some of you may be extending yours into the next week.

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UF must treat OPS workers better

Feb. 25, 2018

Beneath the surface of UF’s seemingly well-run campus are the people who make it happen. We are talking about the secretaries, the adjuncts and even the custodians who work every day to make sure UF students have the best experiences possible.

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Vote to make a difference in this Spring SG election

Feb. 20, 2018

Last Spring, the results of the Student Government Spring elections were decided before students made it to the polls. Only one party was running for the executive ticket, so no matter how many students voted, they only had one option.

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The Alligator endorses these candidates for Student Government

Feb. 18, 2018

Editor’s note: The Alligator’s editorial board met with representatives from the three parties Sunday morning. We spoke about platform points and candidates’ goals. Our endorsements stem from these meetings.

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This Valentine’s Day, love yourself first

Feb. 13, 2018

On Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded to think of others — waffles with your friends for the Galentine’s Day crowd, a candlelit dinner with your significant other.

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As more survivors die, we need to keep the lessons learned through genocide alive.

Feb. 11, 2018

We learn history — the good and the bad parts of it — so we can use that knowledge to improve the future. We can avoid mistakes made by our predecessors, and we can build upon the successes they achieved. History allows us to start every move we make several steps ahead of ground zero. It allows us to continually advance society and steadily make way for a better world. As follows, these lessons are something we need to cherish and protect.

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Why didn’t UF bring Burrito Brothers on campus?

Feb. 6, 2018

UF does not exist in a vacuum.

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Yes, diversity is still something to celebrate

Feb. 5, 2018

Something we have been hearing way too often lately is diversity is not worth praising. That “it’s 2018,” so diversity and acceptance aren’t things we have to worry about anymore. That racism and prejudice aren’t things we have to worry about anymore. That cruelty, judgement and downright bigotry are a thing of the past. Well, dear reader, these assumptions are, unfortunately, incorrect.

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Darts & Laurels: Feb. 2, 2018

Feb. 1, 2018

Ah, flu season. The undesirable yet familiar scents of hand sanitizer and DayQuil fill the air. Sniffling noses and phlegm-filled coughs can be heard all throughout campus.