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Friday 05/24/2013
Hop into the Miami hipster scene
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 5:00 pm

Miami is a hotspot for any traveler.

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Top 5 books to look forward to this summer
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:51 pm

This summer many popular authors will be debuting novels. From Khaled Hosseini, who has not released a book since 2007, to Neil Gaiman, whose new book will also mark the end of Gaiman’s book signing tours, this season will be full of treats for book lovers.

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A Gator in the Big Apple
Posted: May 24, 2013

New York City is the city that never sleeps.

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Summer long distance relationships for both first timers and pros
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:47 pm

You think your relationship is already pretty tough. But then you add in a few hundred miles and a staticky phone connection, and you’re convinced it’s impossible. However, if you and your significant other are both serious about your relationship, there are plenty of ways to make it work.

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Exploring Disney's new 'Fantasyland'
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:43 pm

As you explore the many things that Orlando has to offer, you come across the option of traveling to the happiest place on Earth, Walt Disney World!

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The guide to day and weekend trips from Gainesville
Posted: May 24, 2013

If you’re in Gainesville this summer, don’t be jealous of your friends interning in other cities and studying abroad, you can still have a lot of fun traveling in Florida.

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Travel no where: bonuses of staying in Gainesville
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:34 pm

For incoming freshman, spending the summer in Gainesville is the dream. They’re finally on their own and can do what they want.

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5 Gainesville summer date ideas
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:17 pm

You’ve finally found your summer beau, but there is only one problem: the two of you can’t decide on what you’d like to do or where you want to go.

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Your summer playlist graded by feminism
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 4:06 pm

Ahhh yes. It’s summer and we all know what that means: weekly trips to the beach, sandy goodness, beers and, most importantly, awesome jams.

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When women refuse their stereotypes
Posted: May 24, 2013

When Claire Boucher (aka electronic pop artist Grimes) announced on her Tumblr that her world tour and album cycle were over, it wasn’t a friendly goodbye.

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The book you couldn't read during the school year: The Help
Updated: May 24, 2013 - 3:51 pm

I know I am a little late on reading "The Help", Katherine Stockett’s wildly popular novel chronicling the lives of Mississippi’s elite housewives and their African American maids through the emerging era of Civil Rights

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Thursday 05/23/2013
The first priority of the day
Updated: May 23, 2013 - 9:48 pm

From what I have seen, I can tell that mornings are the most important time of the day to most people. I, however, like to sleep.. a lot.. and I try to get as much as possible, but sometimes it’s not always a good thing for my body.

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Gold Fields: the band from Down Under
Posted: May 23, 2013

Whenever the words ‘indie music” are mentioned, some people automatically think of the stereotypes that come along with this genre: whiny, slow ballads that scream borderline emo.

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Gatsby fashion for men
Posted: May 23, 2013

So you just walked out of Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” and you’re thinking to yourself, “That Gatsby was a stylish fellow! I wish people still dressed like that.”

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Predictions for the new 'Fast and Furious'
Posted: May 23, 2013

Has Hollywood gotten tired of making the same car movies? Things blowing up, the characters being on the edge of death, but just barely scraping by? The answer is no!

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Tips for healthy skin in the summer weather
Updated: May 23, 2013 - 6:25 pm

The Gainesville gods are on drugs, obviously.

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Gator Etsy store owners
Posted: May 23, 2013

We know that DIY crafting is an easy way to stay occupied. What many people don’t know is that your artistic hobby can become an easy way to start a business.

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Preparing for 'The Purge'
Updated: May 23, 2013 - 5:35 pm

Purge, noun, 1. To rid of whatever is impure or undesirable

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Talk skirty to me
Posted: May 23, 2013

The temperature is rising as summer approaches, which means it’s time to get rid of those jeans and slip on a skirt instead.

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Modern film adaptions of Shakespeare classics
Posted: May 23, 2013

Clever. Brilliant. The bane of your existence in high school.

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The guide to summer flicks: Part 2
Posted: May 23, 2013

Summer movie season this year is quieting down after June, but there are still several big releases to look forward to in both the mainstream and indie worlds.

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'Imagine Dragons' is a must-see concert
Posted: May 23, 2013

“It’s time to begin, isn’t it? I get a little bit bigger than death I’ll admit

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Buzzfeed immigration forum discusses the issues
Updated: May 23, 2013 - 2:17 pm

Last Tuesday, I got to hear Mario Lopez speak.

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Gatsby fashion for women
Updated: May 23, 2013 - 2:05 pm

"The Great Gatsby," directed by Baz Luhrmann, hit the big screen on May 10 bringing the Roaring '20s to the fast-paced 2010s.

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Wednesday 05/22/2013
The Lohan lessons
Posted: May 22, 2013

Summer is the season when the hot sun that beats on your skin ignites a lust for trouble. 

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The Lineup


 Contact Blogs editor Kelsey Meany at kmeany@alligator.org.

Monday

  • The Newsroom Recap: WWWMD (What would Will McAvoy do?) Covering the latest in current events with plenty of drama on the side, The Newsroom is HBO's hottest new show. We will cover this season all summer long. 
  • The Starving Gator: Restaurant reviews, food news and features written by the hungry blogger for the ravenous reader.
  • Intern Ramblings: If you're starting a new job or internship over the summer and are nervous about integrating into the real world - coffee, pencil skirts, conference calls and all - fear no more because answers are here.

Tuesday

  • Gator-Aider: The go-to guide to keep you from sinking in the Swamp.
  • The Whole You: The latest in health trends from tips for a new vegan to how to get through that detox you've been meaning to try.
  • Suits Addict: The Suits TV blog brings recaps the day after each new episode. Stay tuned for the latest in Suits obsession.
  • iGator: What is new in technology - from Apple to Google and beyond. 

 

Wednesday

  • For the Lolz: A little something to get you through the rest of the workweek.
  • The Ville: Tips and advice on what to do in town from locals themselves.
  • From dumbbells to diet: Whether you're pumping iron or hoping to shed pounds, see what is the latest in exercises and more.

 

Thursday

  • Gainesvillelista: Tips, trends and advice for fashion for men and women, combined with beauty tips for looking your best.
  • The Political Sphere: What is going on at Capitol Hill
  • Albums and Actors: Bringing your music news with a focus on locals and looking at the latest in movie news.
     

Friday

  • The Traveling Gator: A student's source of all things travel.
  • For the Ladies: A women's blog focussing on the issues and bringing women-based news to your computer screen
  • Swamp of Love: A look at relationships in Gainesville with some advice for surviving