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Despite preconceptions, Sanders’ supporters are a thoughtful bunch

Sep. 20, 2015

Two weeks ago, the downtown bar, The Midnight, hosted a social gathering for the Gainesville Bernie Sanders’ faithful. Being the political adventurer I am, and embracing my status as the sole conservative columnist for the Alligator, I felt compelled to attend. On that Wednesday night, a handful of Bernie Sanders volunteers were ready and willing to entertain any question a politico could ask. I, of course, took them up on it.

Sports

Picks column: Kentucky

Sep. 17, 2015

Site: Commonwealth Stadium (Cap. 61,000)

Opinion

Darts and Laurels 09/18/2015

Sep. 17, 2015

Another day, another dollar. Another week… another five dollars? Ignoring our poor excuse for an intro, it’s time for this week’s edition of…

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Not all is as it seems with the new Impact Party

Sep. 17, 2015

It’s that time of the semester again.

Opinion

Chill on the “Netflix and chill" and just have sex

Sep. 17, 2015

Somewhere between Silly Bandz and clothes for dogs, "Netflix and chill" lies on the list of stupid trends.

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Letter to the editor 09/18/2015

Sep. 17, 2015

Senators Susan Webster and Christopher Boyett,

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“Migrant problem" misleading; mostly a refugee crisis

Sep. 17, 2015

Tuesday Hungary closed its borders, which sealed off a route that has contributed to bringing over 500,000 people to the borders of European Union nations this year.

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Editorial: Arrest of student part of a worrying trend

Sep. 16, 2015

Wednesday, global news outlets and social media feeds were inundated with the plight of Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old boy from Irving, Texas. Mohamed, a Muslim, was arrested, handcuffed and removed from MacArthur High School by police officers after he brought in a clock he made to show his engineering teacher. Another teacher, who asked to see what Mohamed had in his backpack after hearing the clock beep in class, interpreted the wire-laden device to be a threat. The teacher reported Mohamed to school officials, after which the arrest occurred.

Opinion

We need to reflect on the refugee crisis and not shut our doors on them

Sep. 16, 2015

Earlier this month, a photojournalist sprang into consciousness and put a human face on the refugee crisis that has emerged from the violence and political instability in Syria.

Sports

Column: Allen Iverson belongs in the NBA Hall of Fame

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Sep. 16, 2015

Allen Iverson is officially eligible to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame as early as 2016. The Hall of Fame made the announcement on Friday that it would be disregarding Iverson’s short amount of time playing in Turkey in 2010-11, making him eligible for the Hall of Fame’s next class earlier than previously expected, according to NBA.com’s Scott Howard-Cooper.

Opinion

Editorial: Although a time-honored tradition, cramming is counterproductive

Sep. 15, 2015

lthough it feels like it was only yesterday many of us migrated back to Gainesville to begin yet another Fall semester, we are now in our fourth week of classes. In college, the passage of time is accompanied by both the accumulation of knowledge and the piling up of assignments, both of which are indicators that, yes, exams are right around the corner.

Opinion

Column: Wine blends are an abomination

Sep. 15, 2015

The ancient Romans said it well: in vino veritas. "In wine, there is truth." If you’re drunk, you’re not going to be telling any lies; as they say, drunken words are sober thoughts. Today, I’ll be telling the truth about wine, specifically about wine blends.

Opinion

Guest Column: Want to graduate with an excellent credit score? Get a student credit card

Sep. 15, 2015

There is already enough going on among school, friends, family and daily activities that you don’t want to worry about finances and how you are going to handle them after you graduate. You are in college, for one thing, to earn a degree so that you can get the job you want — a job that will earn you a paycheck that you will try to make the most out of. But, if you graduate with little to no credit history or a bad credit score, then you could find your paycheck might not go as far as you want it to.

Opinion

Editorial | While climate change is here to stay, deniers need to go away

Sep. 14, 2015

In 2006, former U.S. vice president and one-time presidential nominee Al Gore released a documentary and book called "An Inconvenient Truth." Both the film and the book framed climate change as the result of man-made greenhouse gases, all delivered by Gore’s amazing ability to make a PowerPoint presentation compelling. Although climate change has been studied since at least the 1930s, the success of Gore’s documentary propelled climate change to the forefront of people’s minds.

Opinion

UF has more to offer than just football

Sep. 14, 2015

Speaking personally, football season at UF is the most fascinating phenomenon I’ve ever witnessed. The campus transforms overnight into an entirely new atmosphere, complete with elaborate tailgates, massive tides of orange-and-blue-clad families and endless optimism. Everyone’s a little friendlier and anyone sporting Gator memorabilia is automatically a new friend. These Saturdays have an almost religious undertone as students, alumni and fans alike come together to invoke the holy name of Gator football.

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Hey Krishna, can I have some more?

Sep. 14, 2015

Vegetarianism: It’s practical, and when done with panache, can be both good-tasting and good for your body. Magnanimity: While less practical for college students, it feels good and is also good for others.

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Editorial | Hangovers over the ages: Drinking responsibly in college

Sep. 13, 2015

Hangovers. A considerable portion of students here in Gainesville get them, and those who do are intimately familiar with what they entail: the premature awakenings brought about by intense thirst at 7 a.m., the searing pain in the left hemisphere of your brain and the lingering pangs of regret that bob around in your head as you shower off the sweat from the night before.

Opinion

While intertwined, race and ethnicity are distinct

Sep. 13, 2015

As discussions of race and ethnicity permeate the coverage of the presidential elections and refugee crisis, it is clear many people remain unaware of the basic definitions that inform the conversation.

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Political correctness not a bastion of good

Sep. 13, 2015

Recently, an Alligator editorial apologized for a column the newspaper published. In the appropriately titled column, "Mediocre Advice," the writer joked, because it is difficult to get a tan in Gainesville due to the daily downpour of rain, being "pale is better."

Opinion

An inside look at Ottomans, Islam, Syria and Turkey

Sep. 13, 2015

Emrah Sahin is the Turkish studies lecturer at UF’s Center for European Studies. For our full interview on Ottomans, Islam, Syria and more, visit ceseurogator.blogspot.com/.