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Alligator MusiCast #11

In this week's MusiCast, we're keepin' you current.

Recent Blog Posts

'127 Hours’ based on extraordinary real-life story

Danny Boyle made a name for himself after winning multiple Oscars for "Slumdog Millionaire." Will his next film be as successful?

More From Recent Blog Posts

Social Networking

Brace yourself - social networking in the future

After having written several posts on one of the most promising and popular topics of all time- social networking, I feel quite nostalgic bidding adieu with this last post of mine. Through the last few blogs, we have learnt about the rise, growth, dangers, benefits and accessibility of social networking Web sites.

Fitness and Health

The freshman 15 folktale

While many incoming freshman worry about the infamous "freshman 15," it turns out to be just a myth because the first-year college experience is different for every student.

Food and Beer

Pictures and Video from the 2010 Greater Gator Beer Festival

Following up on all the drinking and partying from the Greater Gator Beer Festival last weekend, here's more from the event to quench your thirst.

Swamp Cinema

'127 Hours’ based on extraordinary real-life story

Danny Boyle made a name for himself after winning multiple Oscars for "Slumdog Millionaire." Will his next film be as successful?

Gator Grammar

Plural nouns are already plural

Nouns like "people" and "money" are already plural, meaning they don't need as "s" at the end. Yet many still pluralize already plural words.

Fashion

Fashion tips from 'Sex and the City 2'

The ladies arrived back on the silver screen with tons of new fashion. What can we learn from these New York fashionistas?

Advergator

Tiger Woods’ new Nike ad shows the dark side of advertising

Tiger Woods' new Nike ad is not good advertising -plain and simple. In fact, the ad makes Woods look like a soulless garbage bag of arrogant jackass.

Sports Blog

UF Cross Country camp still has spots available for ages 10-18

The Florida Cross Country Camp will take place June 28-July 1 on UF's campus.

Our Blogs

  • Advergator - Joe Dellosa takes a critical look at commercials and advertising campaigns.
  • Corrections - The Corrections blog is where we post corrections to articles in the newspaper or online.
  • Fashion - Ashley Moses discusses fashion trends--and how those on student budgets can follow them.
  • Best of Fest - The Alligator explores Fest 8 from beginning to end.
  • Fitness - Find hints and tips on the best ways to work out and stay healthy
  • Food and Beer - Local food and beer reviews, criticism and news.
  • Gator Bites - Easy (and tasty) recipes for college students.
  • Gator Grammar - Practical writing tips for college students.
  • Letters From The Editors - You write to us, we write to you. The Letters From the Editors blog addresses issues with the paper, the Web site, and your comments.
  • MusiCast - Music podcasts outlining events around Gainesville.
  • Social Networking - Find out funny and interesting things about social networking sites such as Facebook
  • Sports Blog - The Alligator Sports Blog is where you can find all of the latest news and reports for all University of Florida sports. Check back often for updates!
  • Sports Live Blog - The Alligator Sports live blog is where you can find up-to-the-minute live updates for important Gator games.
  • Swamp Cinema - A look at the latest movie news.