Opinion
Conservatives taking on a war against abortion
Aug. 3, 2015Taking the war on women to the next step, conservatives are pushing for low-income women to be denied healthcare.
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Students entering homeless week struggle, but have strength
Aug. 3, 2015Ah, the last days of the Summer semester are upon those among us still attending, and we now stand upon the precipice of a difficult time for some students. I’m not referring to the distinct lack of sunshine over the past week, nor do I speak lightly of nights many will spend studying for their finals or finishing their final projects.
Sports
Tom Brady continues to escalate Deflategate, and it’s ruining his NFL legacy
By GRAHAM HACK | July 29, 2015Deflategate has been blown out of proportion, and Tom Brady has no one to blame but himself.
Sports
Who was the Best Male Athlete at Florida during the 2014-15 season?
By IAN COHEN | July 29, 2015The Alligator Awards continue this week, with the fifth award being for "Best Male Athlete." Editor-in-chief Jordan McPherson and staff writer Ian Cohen join alligatorSports editors Graham Hall, Luis Torres and Graham Hack in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
Opinion
Donald Trump’s the worst, yet he’s the favorite?
July 29, 2015Dear readers, we can all agree that Donald Trump is the worst, right? I don’t ask that question as if it’s a matter of relativity, or in a “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” type of way: Is it not universally accepted that Donald Trump makes Kim Jong-un look like a reasonable human being in comparison? At least Kim acts within the established parameters for how a statesman ought to behave in North Korea (that is to say, like a petulant child). No such boundaries exist for the Trump.
Opinion
Darts and Laurels: Windows 10 and being a heartless ass
July 29, 2015Greetings and salutations friends! Today we stand upon the precipice of a new day, a glorious beginning, and the furious onset of an all new, never-before-seen edition of…Darts and Laurels.
Opinion
How to detail your car and tips for keeping it clean so it lasts longer
July 29, 2015Just like with anything else you own, if you take care of your car it will look newer longer and its aesthetics will last longer. Here is a simple list of ways to detail your car and tips for keeping it looking fresh.
Sports
Column: Let Junior Seau’s family speak at Hall of Fame induction
By Luis Torres | July 28, 2015Junior Seau was one of the best linebackers in the history of the NFL. His ability and his longevity were something that amazed his peers in the sport. He played for 20 seasons, which is an achievement in itself because the average NFL player is out of the league within three years.
Opinion
MTV Documentary addresses white privilege
July 27, 2015When I first heard about MTV’s documentary about being white in America, I was skeptical of how well the issue would be handled. But Jose Antonio Vargas’ “White People” pleasantly surprised me, spurring conversations that need to happen more often.
Opinion
Shooting on campus a small but scary matter
July 27, 2015News of a shooting on campus is a guaranteed recipe for fear and trepidation in the nation’s heart, and even more so locally when news of the shooting is as close to home as Murphree Hall at UF.
Opinion
Guest Column: Access Party working to give students the change they voted for in Spring elections
July 27, 2015The Student Body demanded change in the Spring election.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor: Shootings around the country a tragedy
July 27, 2015What occurred in Lafayette, Louisiana, was a tragedy. But what is occurring in its aftermath across the nation is simply atrocious and despicable.
Sports
Who was the Best Freshman for the Florida Gators in 2014-15?
By IAN COHEN | July 23, 2015The Alligator Awards continue this week, with the fourth award being for "Best Freshman." Editor-in-chief Jordan McPherson and staff writer Ian Cohen join alligatorSports editors Graham Hall, Luis Torres and Graham Hack in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
Opinion
Ambiguity as foreign policy can result in trouble
July 22, 2015In the early 2000s, the refrain “We will not negotiate with terrorists” proved popular among conservatives. With the nation still reeling from the pain of the Sept. 11 attacks — and our military then deeply embedded in Iraq and Afghanistan — this oft-repeated mantra served no purpose other than to undermine the multitude of criticisms lobbied against President George W. Bush’s “War on Terror.”
Opinion
Darts and Laurels: Honorable sacrifices and bad parenting
July 22, 2015We’re nearing the end stretch of the summer semesters and I’m sure you readers are aching to make the days count. Let us keep those spirits up with another riveting edition of…Darts and Laurels.
Opinion
Who wants to hack your car? I don’t know, but I’d rather not give them the option
July 22, 2015I’ve always feared a "Minority Report" situation. You know, when Tom Cruise tries to make a run for it, but the bad guys are in the government so they take control of his car? They lock him inside his own car, lock all the controls and set the car to return to police headquarters. Tom is forced to kick out a window and huff it on foot in traffic.
Opinion
The sad state of the Democratic primary race
July 20, 2015In the Democratic primary race, as of today, there’s Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and everyone else. While the coverage of Sanders’ campaign is exciting, what he doesn’t have is the idolization that a lot of people have for Clinton. Her supporters are willing to look past her flaws and assume good intentions. No amount of argument will convince them there’s a possibility the emails that we should be most concerned about were not released to the State Department.
Opinion
Limit our own gun rights
July 20, 2015Guns are a pretty hot topic. They shoot things. They often harm things. And they have a distressing habit of occasionally bringing harm to those we’d prefer stay safe.
Sports
Brandon Powell looking to flourish following offseason position change
By Luis Torres | July 16, 2015When the Florida Gators announced the three players who were going to attend Southeastern Conference Media Days, there were some people confused to as why Brandon Powell was chosen.
Sports
Alligator Awards: Best UF comeback in the 2014-15 season
By IAN COHEN | July 16, 2015The Alligator Awards continue this week, with the second award being for "Best comeback Moment." Editor-in-chief Jordan McPherson and staff writer Ian Cohen join alligatorSports editors Graham Hall, Luis Torres and Graham Hack in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
