Opinion
Opinion
Burger King should keep it tacky
By Kenny Picciano | Oct. 7, 2009As I read the editorial about Burger King's imminent extreme makeover, I became considerably miffed. When I go into B, the last words I want to cross my mind are "upscale, hip, and edgy."
Opinion
Drivers must become more aware of cyclists
By John Thaddeus Phoebus | Oct. 7, 2009I awoke bloody and in sharp pain at 2:25 a.m. on Sept. 4. I couldn't tell you what city I lived in, what my name was or what happened.
Opinion
No Tiene Taco Bell
Oct. 6, 2009A Miami man apparently wanted his Taco Bell "fourthmeal" so badly that he thought it was worth a few bullets.
Opinion
Student Government lacks student relevance
By Mike Belle | Oct. 6, 2009The reason students don't participate in Student Government is that it fails to make a step toward a greater society. Apathy isn't the issue, relevance is.
Opinion
People should be more responsible
By Christopher Peralta | Oct. 6, 2009On Wednesday, The New York Times ran an article about prepaid cards and the large amount of fees they charge. Like credit cards, these cards have consumers agree to certain terms by simply using the card.
Opinion
Burger King's makeover too fancy for fast food
Oct. 6, 2009In an attempt to reign as fast food's king of the grill, Burger King Corp. officials have announced plans to overhaul its 12,000 restaurant locations.
Opinion
Church group has exhausted message
By David Hughes | Oct. 6, 2009The Dove World Outreach Center phenomenon is getting ridiculous. I understand that in the United States we support a plurality of opinion and the concept of free speech. However, since when do we passively allow blatant hatred and bigotry to go unchecked? Though I don't typically lecture people on the absolutes of "right" and "wrong," this is definitely an instance in our lives where we need to take a step back and say, "Damn it, that is wrong!"
Sports
Preseason polls give false sense of upsets in college football
By CALLOVI< | Oct. 6, 2009Apparently, this is the year of the upset in college football.
Opinion
Reitz Union doesn't meet needs
By Marisa Kreitman | Oct. 6, 2009I just have to comment on the inefficient services in the Reitz Union cafeteria and with students who are sick with the flu that choose to come to school, both of which I had the horror of experiencing today.
Sports
Prepare for top-notch game Saturday
Oct. 6, 2009The showdown of the titans is finally approaching.
Opinion
Student should be grateful for food
By Victoria Shelly | Oct. 6, 2009I'd just like to respond to the letter to the editor written in Tuesday's edition of the Alligator by Alyssa Lai.
Opinion
Student Government involvement doesn't stop at polls
Oct. 6, 2009I hate to break it to everyone who got worked up over the Student Government elections last week, but nothing new happened.
Opinion
Coverage of church excessive
By Danny Gordon | Oct. 5, 2009I find the whole Dove World Outreach Center epidemic at this point to be rather overblown and played out. It is obvious that this church and its members are simply attention whores. In a seemingly slow news cycle, they have been able to attract and maintain the attention of media outlets such as the Alligator. I am all for free speech, but there comes a point where it is obvious these people are being used for a sensationalist purpose, and in doing so, it allows their message to spread, instead of allowing their passions to simply burn out and fade away into memory.
Opinion
Coming Out Day should be made easy
Oct. 5, 2009Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, an internationally observed day offering support for members of the LGBT community who want to publicly disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to their friends and family.
Opinion
New character in Winne-the Pooh sequel will not trample classic series
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 5, 2009Deep in the forest of the Hundred Acre Wood, things are about to get a little sweeter. It seems as though Pooh has a new honey.
Opinion
Free food shouldn't be stale
By Alyssa Lai | Oct. 5, 2009While a college student appreciates anything complimentary, it certainly does not mean our standards of food are any lower than the average person. Last year, I remember walking on Turlington Plaza after my morning class and grabbing a free hot dog and soda, graciously provided by a local church. For a college student, anything that is not Ramen noodles or mac 'n cheese and is also free is as good as a New York strip steak.
Sports
Horror nights, crazed football fans not for weak stomachs
Oct. 5, 2009If you're like me and things like, say, roller coasters and horror movies terrify you to the point of near panic, I would advise against a trip to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.
Opinion
Greedy Gators: Students shouldn't take advantage of fans
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 5, 2009"No desire to go to Jacksonville on Halloween weekend." "I like money." "Can't make the game and know you really want to go!"
