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New scam preys on e–friendliness
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 8, 2009We've all been there before.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
More ‘green’ sex tips available
By Chris Cano | Feb. 8, 2009Thanks for the "green" sex tips in Friday's issue. Sure, some people like it dirty in the bedroom, but we shouldn't have to sacrifice a clean planet to satisfy our sexual desires.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Stimulus will ensure future prosperity
By Danny Beaulieu | Feb. 5, 2009I would like to respond to Johnathan Lott's column regarding public schools. As a side note in his column Lott wrote, "I'm still not sure how spending over $100 billion in deficit money on education will be a short-term economic stimulus."
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Alligator should be ashamed of photo
By Meredith Shadwell | Feb. 5, 2009In regards to Thursday's front cover photo I am disgusted that the Alligator decided in its infinite wisdom to publish such a blatant disregard for respect of the dead.
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COLUMNS
Super Bowl commercials not so super
By ADAM WYNN | Feb. 5, 2009Another Super Bowl came and went, and did anything come from it? Personally, I didn't learn anything new or surprising.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Photo too graphic to publish
By Mallory Ryska | Feb. 5, 2009Have you ever heard the words "journalism integrity" before? For the last two years I have watched the Alligator make a mockery out of journalism, but Thursday's story is just too much.
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‘Green’ sex helps conserve
By Hannah Warren | Feb. 5, 2009Biofuels, hybrid cars, conservation, polar bears, Al Gore … the list of green initiatives is endless.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 5, 2009After a week of weather more akin to the wondrous landscapes of New Jersey, we can only pray for warmth to retire our winter wardrobe once and for all. With temperatures dipping into the teens, the Department of Darts & Laurels dusted off our cat mittens (tail included) and discovered a newfound love for down comforters (uh-maze-ing).
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EDITORIALS
Malice on MySpace
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009Start taking notes, Facebook. MySpace just made social networking a whole lot safer.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Keg Party here for all students
By Frank Bracco | Feb. 4, 2009I applaud Alex Andrade for taking pride in the Greek community, but he has been misinformed.
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COLUMNS
Public schools inefficient, bureaucratic
By JONATHAN LOTT | Feb. 4, 2009On Monday, Michelle Obama officially began exercising her power as first lady. Making the rounds, she toured federal agencies to praise them and make them feel like they, despite being government bureaucrats, are doing legitimate work.
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Juicy Campus shut down in wake of economy
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 4, 2009For Matt Ivester, the "juice" just wasn't worth the squeeze.
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Dying young preserves musical fame, keeps star from falling
By ALLIE CONTI | Feb. 4, 2009Don't you wish The Beatles could still make music?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Krames sells transgender clause short
By Adam Amir | Feb. 3, 2009Despite commission candidate Robert Krames' attempts to attack our current city commissioner, Jeanna Mastrodicasa is not "out of touch."
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EDITORIALS
Phelps shouldn’t be prosecuted for pot
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009For Michael Phelps, one rip of the ROOR could end up costing him 30 days of freedom.
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COLUMNS
Shoe–throwing: The next fad in violence
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Feb. 3, 2009"Long live democracy. In a size 10."
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Greeks deserve respect in Senate
By Alex Andrade | Feb. 3, 2009I am getting quite tired of the Orange and Blue Party's claims that because they aren't affiliated with a Greek organization, they are inherently more qualified for SG.
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EDITORIALS
Fashion Police
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 3, 2009Here's a tip from Robbery 101: wearing "crazy pajama bottoms" can hardly be described as inconspicuous criminal attire.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Facebook listers not just time–wasters
By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Feb. 3, 2009Michelle Hipps, perhaps you should stop taking yourself so seriously and realize that Facebook is a form of entertainment.
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Phelps’ drug use mostly harmless
By Ryan Broderick | Feb. 3, 2009While reading the editorial about Michael Phelps on Tuesday, I was surprised to see such a negative reaction.
