Opinion
Sifting through the fragmented aftermath of the election one week later
Nov. 16, 2016It began even before either candidate had hit the magic threshold of 270 projected electoral votes.
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Opinion
An uncomfortable Trump comparison
Nov. 16, 2016On Oct. 10, we ran an editorial titled “Is Trump a modern-day Hitler?” We concluded at the end of the piece that the answer was “not really” but that Trump and his cronies are “blurring that line more and more every day.”
Opinion
Hope, love and hallelujah from President Fuchs
Nov. 16, 2016The night before my birthday, Nov. 3, I received the gift I was hoping for but didn’t expect: The Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
Sports
Tired of seeing Alabama dominate college football? You’re not alone
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 15, 2016If you ask the average college football fan why the sport trumps all others, he or she might point to this past weekend as proof.
Opinion
Philosophical musings on ‘Dr. Strange’
Nov. 15, 2016Be warned, dear reader. This editorial contains many spoilers for Marvel’s latest movie, “Dr. Strange.”
Opinion
Regardless of the presidential election's outcome, respect is universal
Nov. 15, 2016Since the election, we have seen some mixed responses to the results. From protest to social confrontation, the U.S. has been facing an important transitional stage. As a Latina, I have had the opportunity to experience both sides of the coin these days, from friends approaching me to offer their support and tell me they will always have my back to acquaintances stereotyping me and joking about my immigration status.
Opinion
How pornography affects our perceptions of sex
Nov. 15, 2016The summer after sixth grade I was 12 years old, and I was attending camp on weekdays while my parents were at work. This was the first time in my life I noticed the sexual features of the female body. Every day I would go to the pool, and I’d see girls wearing skimpy bikinis, outlining their breasts and showing off large patches of skin on their stomachs, legs and backs. It was during this summer that I French-kissed a girl for the first time. She was one year older than me, she had curly blond hair and her cheeks were peppered with acne. We made out by the vending machines at a bowling alley the camp took us to.
Opinion
It's empowering to see fashion, technology coming together to support women
Nov. 15, 2016The “Unleash your Creativity Through Technology” tour brought a multitude of women from diverse fields of study to discuss their issues with current gender inequity and how to progress toward higher education for women.
Opinion
Ye godless children of Florida
Nov. 14, 2016As an educational institution, UF pursues justified, true beliefs. We strive to get as close to the truth as possible. To do this, we employ a healthy dose of rational skepticism; we critically analyze all claims, and every theory must contain an element of falsifiability.
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How Facebook affected voters' decisions
Nov. 14, 2016Like many others, I had to take a break from social media in the days following the election. While I understood some prefer to sort through their emotions on a public platform, I also realized I was soaking up these feelings like an overly empathetic sponge. In the past year, social media became synonymous with the election, as each day brought new stories, poll numbers and voices to my various feeds.
Opinion
Ninja Sex Party: an analysis of character-driven comedy and sexual humor
Nov. 14, 2016I really like the comedy band Ninja Sex Party. It’s a good band. Members Dan Avidan and Brian Wecht portray the characters Danny Sexbang and Ninja Brian, respectively, and the band’s songs chronicle their adventures. These chronicles, per the name, are usually about ninjas, sex or parties, but every chronicle serves to flesh out the two characters. I’m going to rapid-fire some opinions about Ninja Sex Party and character-driven comedy, so strap in. Are you strapped in? You are? Are you in a car? You shouldn’t be reading the paper while driving. You’re in the passenger’s seat? You shouldn’t be reading the paper while denying your driving friend the very same pleasure. Feel free to read this column aloud to the driver so they may too revel in my coolness.
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The implications of President-elect Trump
Nov. 13, 2016With the election slowly fading back into our national collective memory, we feel it necessary to spur a discussion about our democracy. We wish to remind our readers that democracy is more complex than formal electoral processes. It is a complex and informal grid of unwritten, collective ideologies smashing together, breaking apart and reforming anew. When Donald Trump won, it really symbolized a total breakdown of a political machine — similar to the Brexit vote. We now have the opportunity to rebuild it. We can rebuild it as a total fascist movement or we can rebuild it with a fresh start.
Opinion
Dear white people: Here's what your votes taught me about this country
Nov. 13, 2016I never had a dream wedding built-up in my mind. I didn’t plan the flavor of the frosting on my cake, even though I dreamt about eating everyone else’s food.
Opinion
Don’t abandon our future
Nov. 9, 2016“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson
Opinion
The power of imagination in a child’s mind
Nov. 8, 2016We all have our own worlds inside our minds. The amount of creativity and imagination on this subconscious realm allows us to figure out things in our daily lives, cope with complicated situations and even dissipate the adversity of the moment. The subconscious actually helps us cope with issues, confront our problems and understand the real world outside our front doors every morning.
Opinion
Reflection of our arguments is necessary, especially if they are published
Nov. 8, 2016For the past two Wednesdays, Scott Stinson wrote coupled columns titled “Secular self-reflection is necessary” in which he replied to an editorial written by the Alligator’s editorial board titled “Religious self-reflection is necessary.” Stinson remarks that Mr. Editorial’s article bases its argument on multiple empty assumptions. While Stinson is right to critique Mr. Editorial’s assumptions, Stinson’s arguments need critique as well.
Sports
Column: UF has a quarterback problem, and it may lead to Del Rio's benching
By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 6, 2016Luke Del Rio dropped back and tried to squeeze a slant pass in too tight a window to his first-year receiver, Tyrie Cleveland.
Opinion
Clinton’s emails, Trump’s words aside — just vote
Nov. 6, 2016The Clinton name comes with strong connotations of scandal, and this past week just added to it with the latest email snafu about Huma Abedin’s emails being on Anthony Weiner’s computer. Even if there was no criminal activity, the announcement of an investigation so close to Election Day creates doubt. Although Election Day is tomorrow, these scandals will linger long after, perhaps throughout a Hillary Clinton presidency.
