Super Bowl spots offer viewers a distraction
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 31, 2009Beyond the highlight reel sacks and gut-busting grub, the true allure of the Super Bowl lies in catching the latest in advertising excellence.
Beyond the highlight reel sacks and gut-busting grub, the true allure of the Super Bowl lies in catching the latest in advertising excellence.
As an oh-so-slow news week draws to a close, the Department of Darts & Laurels can only hope for ridiculousness to ensue this Sunday.
Typically synonymous with Super Bowl week, celebrity-filled bashes may be taking a backseat to the game thanks to the sputtering economy.
Put away the government cheese, the House just passed President Barack Obama's stimulus package to the tune of $819 billion.
Straight out of a scene from "Pineapple Express," local law enforcement and federal agents seized more than $800,000 worth of marijuana plants in Williston.
Arguably one of the finest traditions of The Gator Nation, the relocation of The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party should not be taken lightly.
Taking over Tuesday with his media tour de force, beleaguered Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich made an astounding revelation during his stay in New York City.
With the identity and motive of last week's mystery texter revealed, the post-message frenzy could be described as truly bananas.
To find signs of the failing economy, you don't have to look much further than the current budget crisis at UF.
The Editorial Board knows a little something about junk food.
With the spring semester already in full swing, Monday's holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. couldn't have come at a better time.
There's no denying the Editorial Board's indelible adulation for our very own Superman, but we are just down right giddy about the new first lady.
After a whirlwind evening rubbing elbows with the likes of Beyonce and Shakira, the Editorial Board wouldn't have faulted President Barack Obama for taking a breather on Wednesday.
A string of bizarre alcohol-related incidents in Gainesville gives new meaning to "turning to the bottle" during harsh times.
While attending balls and luncheons highlighted just part of a full schedule for the new administration, carrying moving boxes did not.
With President Barack Obama set to make history this afternoon, the Editorial Board can't help but offer a word of caution as excitement over his presidency reaches epic proportions.
Forgetting to set your alarm has never seemed so innocent, especially when a 50-year-old man "morking the mindy" stands in the way of getting to class.
When male genitalia make an unpublicized appearance on the bus ride to school, you know your morning can only "go up" from there.
As plummeting temperatures hit Gainesville this week, securing a bed in area homeless shelters has become a hotter commodity than the SG presidency.
Making an informed decision can often spell the difference between strutting your stuff to class in a pair of oh-so-tight Sevens or having to hide your face as you duck into the nearest Lane Bryant.