Sports
Column: Enjoy Mike White while he’s here
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 29, 2017Mike White won’t be in Gainesville for long.
Opinion
Sports
Column: What Scott Stricklin was really thinking about as he announced the hire of Dan Mullen
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 28, 2017My favorite part of Dan Mullen’s introductory press conference on Monday?
Opinion
Stop panicking over ending net neutrality
Nov. 28, 2017Last week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the FCC would terminate the Obama era regulations on net neutrality, which is the idea that all data on the internet is equal and that it should be treated as such. This decision was met with intense backlash from politicians, members of the media and tech companies across the country. Hashtags and social media campaigns have even emerged with the predictable hyperbole. Some users and news sites are warning that a repeal of net neutrality would cripple the First Amendment and would bring the end to a free internet. Newsflash: It’s never been free. So which side is in the right here?
Opinion
An attempt to prove fake news failed, but are we surprised?
Nov. 28, 2017A failed attempt by Project Veritas to expose the Washington Post for media bias has the U.S. once again cooing about fake news and the dishonest and corrupt media.
Opinion
Let's finish this semester strong
Nov. 28, 2017For the next two weeks the majority of us will be bogged down by endless assignments, finals and lengthy papers. While it’s easy to lose your motivation and throw up your hands, I hope you have the strength to finish strong.
Opinion
Our lives should pass the Bechdel Test
Nov. 28, 2017A guy friend of mine recently crashed a girls’ night out. It was a Thursday like any other: unnecessary wedges, ‘90s song requests and all we could drink. It even ended where all GNO’s should — at the Flaco’s Cuban Bakery window. Just one thing kept me from calling the night a success, however. That night, I learned one important thing. Nothing spoils an arepa more than these words from our token dude: “I didn’t know girls talk about guys so much.”
Opinion
We need 24-hour access to the UF Infirmary’s $10 Morning After Pill
Nov. 27, 2017Throughout life we are encouraged to have a “Plan B.” Didn’t get into UF? Clown school it is. Leonardo’s By the Slice is closed? Italian Gator it is. We miss the pill, or the condom breaks? Then we seek out the Morning After Pill (MAP) as soon as possible.
Sports
Column: Dan Mullen is the new football coach! Now let’s get over it.
By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 27, 2017The turmoil is no more. The agony of waiting is a thing of the past. It’s finished.
Sports
Column: Dan Mullen just volunteered to go through hell
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 26, 2017You fool.
Opinion
Leave Malia alone, we have our own problems to worry about
Nov. 26, 2017A couple of days ago, a video of Malia Obama blowing smoke rings went viral. The internet flipped out. Everyone either sang her praises or was deeply offended. “Go, Malia! I’m glad you’re having fun in college and doing your own thing! Get it, girl!” Or, “How dare she! What a delinquent. As a daughter of a former president, she should not be behaving in this manner.” There was a third response, which was something along the lines of, “Who cares?” This whole incident brought to mind something I find very important. It is also something frequently underemphasized, particularly in this day and age. This, dear reader, is the art of minding your own business.
Opinion
It’s dangerous to think Democrats are immune to sexual misconduct
Nov. 26, 2017Roy Moore. Al Franken. John Conyers. Bill Clinton. Harvey Weinstein. Bill O’Reilly. The list goes on. The past year has brought an onslaught of sexual harassment and assault allegations from Hollywood and Washington, D.C. It’s sad and telling that this is at least the second time this semester I’ve written about this topic, but it’s not going away anytime soon.
Opinion
Listen to those you disagree with, but not all of them
Nov. 26, 2017In this political climate, it can be tempting to surround yourself with like-minded folks and call it a day — online and offline. On our social media, it would be easy (and, let’s face it, understandable) to unfollow every user who posted a status update or wrote a tweet decrying a politician you admire or denouncing a policy you believe would help people. You could even replace the lost profiles with more accounts of people who agree with and amplify your views. But is this the right thing to do?
Opinion
The challenge in explaining injustice
Nov. 26, 2017The other day, a friend of the Alligator opinions editor asked her why she wants to fight injustice. Being honest, Abby said herself she didn’t know how to answer the question with anything other than the elementary and unimpressive response: “because it’s wrong.” Now to use one of those activist buzzwords, we at the Alligator are going to “unpack” this question.
Sports
Column: It’s time for Florida fans to re-evaluate their relationship with Florida’s football program
By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 25, 2017There needs to be a reckoning.
Sports
Column: Three possible explanations for Florida football’s “Emojigate”
By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 21, 2017Ladies and gentleman, we have a mystery on our hands.
Sports
Column: The case for Randy Shannon as Florida's next head coach
By IAN COHEN | Nov. 19, 2017Please, save me your sighs.
Opinion
Take a moment this week to find something to be thankful for
Nov. 19, 2017As I’m sure you're aware, Thursday is Thanksgiving. As I’ve wished friends and classmates a happy holiday, I’ve gotten mixed reactions. Some wish me the same. Some gush about family traditions and Thanksgiving foods. Some talk about seeing their families for the first time in four months. Some talk about partying with high school friends. Some, however, scoff at the well wishes. They say they hate Thanksgiving because it celebrates colonialism and the abuse of Native Americans. They hate it because they can’t stand their families (or their families’ political beliefs). They hate it because they don’t like the food or are the only vegan or vegetarian at the table. Or, they hate it because they find it hard to give thanks in that environment.
Opinion
In response to sexual assault, UF’s Code of Conduct Needs a Change
Nov. 19, 2017“I’m low-key scared he’s going to sexually assault me.”
Sports
Column: Win over UAB shows Gators have the tools to beat Florida State
By Matt Brannon | Nov. 18, 2017Are you tired of retorting, “Oh yeah? Well our academics are better,” when a Florida State fan asserts their football team’s superiority? I would be.
Sports
Picks Column Week 12: New Head Coach Edition
Nov. 17, 2017Chip Kelly? Scott Frost? Dan Mullen?
