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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Nothing wrong with Phelps smoking pot
By Brooks Heatherly | Feb. 3, 2009The thought of unjustly demeaning an American hero disgusts me.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Columnist misses point of ‘25’ lists
By Allison Myers | Feb. 3, 2009I was disappointed that Michelle Hipps decided to utilize her column in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator to chide an entire category of Facebook users who participated in creating a "25 things about me" list, claiming that the act is egotistical and selfish.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Unite Party is undemocratic
By Travis Hornsby | Feb. 2, 2009I have wanted to become involved in student politics ever since I arrived at UF last fall. But when I got here, I had no idea that UF had different political parties, like Orange and Blue, Gator or Unite.
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COLUMNS
Fleeting Facebook fad nothing more than selfish endeavor
By Michelle Hipps | Feb. 2, 2009I refuse to do it.
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EDITORIALS
Phelps disappoints fans, ruins image
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 2, 2009In hiding behind his youth as an excuse for smoking pot, Michael Phelps demonstrated to the world a clear lack of understanding regarding his celebrity.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Home court lacks heart
Feb. 2, 2009Frustrated fan in the 3rd level, UF alumnus
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COLUMNS
Bad investing has global implications
Feb. 2, 2009For the past 30 years, Western society has funneled its best and brightest minds into the financial sector. Harvard, Oxford and State U all sent their most illustrious stars into the wide-open galaxy of wealth creation, where the collisions of brainpower and avarice resulted in spectacularly profitable inventions like the now-poisonous derivatives market.
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Voluptuous Veggies
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Feb. 2, 2009In the wake of NBC's decision to cut PETA's risque commercial from the Super Bowl broadcast, animal cruelty awareness hit Gainesville on Monday.
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EDITORIALS
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.
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COLUMNS
Obama walks razor’s edge in keeping campaign promises
By ERIC CHIANESE | Jan. 31, 2009President Barack Obama has been in office for only about two weeks and, already, things have begun to change.
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COLUMNS
Super Bowl halftime shows prove to be historically terrible
By Jake Goldberg | Jan. 31, 2009After watching one half of the biggest football game of the season, fans are all riled up. In order to cool all of those emotions and bring the adrenaline level down, the NFL wheels out its annual halftime show.
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COLUMNS
Texas senator channels cowboy image
By ERIC CHIANESE | Jan. 29, 2009George W. Bush, the ill-starred decider, the failed uniter, the presidential cowboy, left a trail of dust as he galloped out of Washington, D.C.
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COLUMNS
‘South Park’ transcends toilet humor
By ADAM WYNN | Jan. 29, 2009I have a question for anyone who has ever watched television: What the hell is wrong with us?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Column an example of extremist ideology
By Fisnik Berisha | Jan. 29, 2009If Dean Early, the writer of Wednesday's guest column, were to replace "Christianity" in the title with "extreme Christianity," then his assertion might be true.
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EDITORIALS
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 29, 2009As an oh-so-slow news week draws to a close, the Department of Darts & Laurels can only hope for ridiculousness to ensue this Sunday.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Meaning of Christianity misconstrued
By Elliot Morgan | Jan. 28, 2009I would like to send out a newsflash to Dean Early, as he is the embodiment of rotten Christianity. As a Christian, he should know that we are not called to be respected. We are not to be honored or given the same leeway as other religions.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Religious tirade needs no response
By Garrett Clifford | Jan. 28, 2009I would like to honestly thank you for printing Dean Early's column detailing how aggrieved the whole religion of Christianity is, due to your front page photo showing a student flicking off a "preacher."
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EDITORIALS
Budget Bowl
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2009Typically synonymous with Super Bowl week, celebrity-filled bashes may be taking a backseat to the game thanks to the sputtering economy.
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EDITORIALS
‘Souper’ Stimulus: Barack’s budget plans are mmm–mmm–good
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Jan. 28, 2009Put away the government cheese, the House just passed President Barack Obama's stimulus package to the tune of $819 billion.
