Sports
The rest of the media can have Dwight Howard; I'll take Stan
May 18, 2009Stan Van Gundy really can't catch a break lately.
Opinion
Opinion
Don’t save some of that for the sequel
By ERIC CHIANESE | May 18, 2009I was a bit bored yesterday when I noticed that the Sci-Fi Channel was running the first two "Saw" films, back to back. Now, it's been some time since I've seen the "Saw" films, and so I watched them both. The first one was, as I remembered, a wonderful little horror movie with an intriguing perspective on things. The second one was, while moderately entertaining, nowhere near the quality of the first film. As I sat and pondered the sad state of "Saw," it occurred to me that there are still three more films after the second, with a sixth in production right now - each has been worse than the last and has been clearly motivated by a lust for profits. This bespeaks a serious problem implicit in the blending of art with profit.
Sports
JUMPBALL: Conventional Triple Crown is more impressive
May 18, 2009Forgive the man whose writing appears to the right of mine.
Opinion
President Obama must take steps to end war in Afghanistan
May 18, 2009Janet Weil, Alligator Guest Columnist
Opinion
Deputy should be commended for heroism
By The Alligator Editorial Board | May 18, 2009Ask any man or woman who makes a career out of serving the community in the field of law enforcement: it's a tough job. Police officers embody a unique group of people who tirelessly give of themselves for the greater good of the public, all the while constantly risking his or her life. The most trying challenge of the position, however, lies in the responsibility of brandishing a handgun - a burden where a strong sense of self-restraint easily trumps a case of trigger-happy hands.
Sports
Media overreacting to Meyer storylines
By ADAM BERRY | May 18, 2009It's the middle of May in Gainesville, which means a few things.
Sports
JUMPBALL: Calvin Crown would be more impressive than Triple Crown
May 18, 2009Let's call it the Calvin Crown. Or maybe the Borel Blitz.
Opinion
Oprah's latest act not finger–lickin' good
May 13, 2009Oprah Winfrey rose to power by capturing the hearts and minds of millions of devoted followers. According to industry estimates, her weekly television audience and magazine subscribers combine to form a bloc of over 50 million committed supporters.
Opinion
Women dominate field for high court spot
By The Alligator Editorial Board | May 13, 2009Beyond resuscitating the economy, one of the most critical decisions on tap for President Barack Obama lies in finding a replacement for outgoing Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Obama's upcoming selection will mark his first nomination to the nation's highest court - a choice that will undoubtedly carry weight beyond the four to eight years of his presidency.
Opinion
Failure of car industry falls on consumers
May 11, 2009I don't like Chryslers. Or Fords. Or, for that matter, anything GM makes.
Opinion
Obama sees value of education to economy
By The Alligator Editorial Board | May 11, 2009With a slumping economy and a skyrocketing unemployment rate, President Barack Obama has turned to higher education with hopes of getting America back on track.
Opinion
Justice Souter's departure from Supreme Court overhyped
By ERIC CHIANESE | May 11, 2009With the honorable Justice David Souter's announcement that he will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court, the cheap world of our national punditry has become a much more hysterical place than usual - which, it should be noted, is a truly impressive feat. These are rather exciting times to be alive; it's not every day we get to see the ideological liberals and conservatives in our country bickering and bashing each other. Oh. Wait a minute. We do.
Opinion
Obama foreign policy lacks punch
By Donald A. Moskowitz | May 11, 2009President Barack Obama is making mistakes impacting our foreign policy.
Opinion
Invisible Children looks to aid children of Ugandan civil war
By Stacey Nelson | May 11, 2009"In the name of love… Oprah come and rescue us."
Opinion
Craigslist Gone Wild
By The Alligator Editorial Board | May 11, 2009While the mean streets of Gainesville often provide for hilarity in terms of criminal hijinks, the true epicenter of absurdity running rampant resides just a bit down the road.
Opinion
Editorial love letter to Tebow fails to consider ulterior motives
By MATTHEW MELTZER | Apr. 21, 2009Well, it seems the Alligator is once again on an all Kool-Aid diet. Nothing else would explain the 600-word fellating this paper gave Tim Tebow on Tuesday. See, I like to think most people in the communications field are bright enough to notice a PR move when they see one.
Opinion
Style over substance only goes so far
By NAUDIA JAWAD | Apr. 21, 2009She's never even heard of YouTube, but the video of Susan Boyle's performance on the talent show "Britain's Got Talent" has set the record for the number of views in a week - and it shows no sign of stopping any time soon.
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Apr. 21, 2009Hell, you think you're ready for this semester to be over? Just sneak a peek inside the Alligator newsroom, with moving boxes abound - except, of course, for our trusty junk-food drawers (Kit-Kats on the reg) which will remain fully stocked until the Appliance Direct lady sings.
Opinion
Behind the scenes, England’s forgotten prince stirs up trouble
By ERIC CHIANESE | Apr. 20, 2009England. It is a country I've always had a soft spot for - I consider myself something of an Anglophile, and when I was younger, I always wanted to move there.
