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Dear Holloway: Not all media is the same
By Kyle Wood | Nov. 17, 2019I’ve always taken exception to the sweeping use of the term “the media.”
Opinion
The best Pokémon games so far
By Myles Gibbs | Nov. 17, 2019On Friday, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield hit the big time on Nintendo Switch after eight months of hype. In light of this notable step for the franchise – seeing a main-series game on a console for the first time – I thought it’d be prudent to look back on some of the best games in the series so far.
Opinion
Talking about mental health disparities in undocumented communities
By Matthew Diaz | Nov. 17, 2019Mental illnesses are colorblind, but the barriers to treatment aren’t. Previously, I wrote about some of the ways that immigrant communities were disproportionately affected by mental illnesses, which made me interested in our undocumented population in the United States. Roughly 10 million strong, they live in perpetual fear and anxiety, often without any sustainable way of getting professional help. Most conversations thus far have been focused on how to eliminate overt barriers to healthcare, but for this community’s sake, more needs to be said about eliminating the underlying psychosocial barriers.
Opinion
Letter to The Editor: The unspoken injustice of the modern age
Nov. 17, 2019This piece is dedicated to Netflix’s original film “Tall Girl” and those involved in its production. Before I watched this movie, I didn’t realize I have been a part of an oppressed minority my entire life. Being a relatively tall female, I finally feel as though I am being properly represented.
Opinion
Why removing likes from Instagram isn’t such a bad thing
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 17, 2019We can’t argue against social media’s influence — in fact, we already made an argument stating how important it really is.
Sports
Florida’s offensive line is its limiting factor
By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 16, 2019Quarterback Kyle Trask has an array of weapons to get the ball to. Receivers Trevon Grimes, Van Jefferson and Tyrie Cleveland are all lengthy, athletic targets. They run crisp routes and have good ball skills.
Opinion
The U.S. needs help, and not with just guns
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 14, 2019Usually, the editorial board likes to take it easy on Fridays and publish a series of “Darts and Laurels” in order to lighten the mood for the weekend and provide our opinions on different things happening in the news.
Opinion
Your ideal body shape should be your own
By Hannah Whitaker | Nov. 14, 2019As a society, we must stop making certain body shapes and sizes trendy. This isn’t a revolutionary or unpopular opinion, but it is something I constantly see and am affected by daily. I am imploring us, as human beings, to stop accepting unhealthy body ideals. Young women are constantly bombarded with images of thin bodies with perky breasts on social media and ad campaigns. These body types are by no means average — or even healthy — yet, women grow up desiring to look like supermodels. We must put an end to the fetishization of certain body types. We shouldn’t only praise one breast size, as this is something no one has control over. Thigh gaps aren’t an indicator of health, and plenty of healthy people don’t have thigh gaps. We should begin to promote healthy bodies, not idealistic bodies. Regardless of body shape, you should celebrate your body.
Opinion
The truth behind feminism today
By Carly Sloane Gettleman | Nov. 14, 2019The fight for gender equality is ingrained in the United States’ history. Beginning in the mid-1800s with the battle for women’s suffrage, feminism has been in the spotlight of politics. Unfortunately, in today’s society, feminists’ efforts have become extreme.
Sports
Mullen stands alone among 2nd-year coaches
By Sam Campisano | Nov. 13, 2019One of the first things I did as a UF student was buy season tickets for football.
Opinion
Northwestern's apology wasn't great, but Twitter's reaction was even worse
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 12, 2019As upcoming journalists, many of us are aware of the difficulties involved in the craft. Our work is expected to inform the public in an objective way, but when respecting the feelings of the public comes into play, things can get confusing.
Opinion
The stigma of going braless
By Lauren Rousseau | Nov. 12, 2019What comes in pairs, is beloved by babies, but hated by the media? Nipples! In the age of the #MeToo movement and feminism, women are taking ownership over their bodies, including their nipples.
Opinion
Student Government budget crisis update: The good and the manure news.
By Zachariah Chou | Nov. 12, 2019Since budget hearings have started and the money has begun flowing, let’s examine how things have been looking so far.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The stories our father told
Nov. 12, 2019When you grow up in a house of journalists, you are born into a world of stories. Many of them are filled with villains, heroes and impossible twists of fate. In his 40-year career in journalism that started at The Alligator, our father Barry Klein accumulated too many stories to count. He is retiring this week, and to demonstrate his commitment to critical journalistic values, we figured it’s time to tell a couple of his.
Sports
A guide to tailgating during college football season
By Mari Faiello | Nov. 8, 2019The sweet aroma of fried chicken and hamburgers on the grill fills the air as I walk around campus Saturday morning. It’s here. Football season has arrived.
Opinion
Talking about mental health disparities in minority communities
By Matthew Diaz | Nov. 7, 2019According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), ethnic and racial minorities often bear a disproportionately high burden of disability resulting from mental disorders. Yet, by 2044, models show more than half of all Americans will belong to a minority group. Taken altogether, this seems to indicate troubled waters on our horizons, and it should speak to the importance of cultural sensitivity in mental health training.
Sports
Check your hat at the door
By Mari Faiello | Nov. 6, 2019There’s a hat rack just outside of the dark wooden doors that open up to the College Football Playoff selection room at the Gaylord Texan Resort.
