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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Tips for finals week

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 30, 2014

The end of the semester is near, and you know what that means: finals week. If you’re a freshman, these will be your first final exams at UF. It can be a long, strenuous week prefaced by weeks of vigorous studying. But knowing what to expect can make all the difference. Here are tips to guide you through a successful finals week:

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For your entertainment: 4 things you didn’t know about Middle-earth

By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 30, 2014

Get ready to strap on your swords and armor and head back to Middle-earth! The last installment of “The Hobbit” premieres in just two weeks, and it’s the likely the last time we will see our beloved Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and Galadriel.

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The professional gator: 5 common myths about what makes a good leader

By Savana Morie | Nov. 30, 2014

Leaders, like most things in life, come in all shapes and sizes.

TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2014 - "How to Get Away with Murder" Session - The cast and producers of ABC's "How to Get Away with Murder" addressed the press at Disney | ABC Television Group's Summer Press Tour 2014. (ABC/Rick Rowell) JACK FALAHEE

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For your entertainment: Television blurs lines with sexual content, sensitivity

By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 24, 2014

How does a story keep its edge in a society jaded by mediocrity? In the TV world, it might just be by pushing boundaries. The rules are no longer decided by what has been done, but by what hasn’t.

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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: 6 holiday money tips every freshman should know

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 24, 2014

Money is limited when you’re a college student. Between tuition, housing and feeding yourself, you’re likely to be living on a tight budget. This can make the holidays tough. You’ll likely want to buy gifts for your friends and family, but you may not find the funds.

As I’m getting older, I’m beginning to realize that these family vacations are memories I will always hold near and dear to my heart.

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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: 7 things college freshman should expect during their first trip home

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 16, 2014

I remember this time during freshman year like none other — classes are wrapping up for Thanksgiving break, and you’re all eagerly waiting for your last class to end so you can go home for the holiday. Chances are, you’ve realized you procrastinated a little too much to realistically catch up. You’re rushing to get through your final assignments (even though your mind is actually on shut-down mode), and you have no idea what to expect when you go home for the first time since college began.

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For your entertainment: Interstellar strikes big at the box office

By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 16, 2014

Space is no longer the final frontier. It’s been explored – at least in cinema at least – but “Interstellar” has taken the space epic to a whole new level.

Sales and Marketing Representative Joy Richie and Regional Sales Manager Robbie Jones of Cheerwine describe the perks of being a Cheerwine campus ambassador on Thursday afternoon at the summer job and internship fair.

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The professional gator: 4 things to know about “winternships”

By Savana Morie | Nov. 16, 2014

What is a ‘Winternship’?

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For your entertainment: The return of fairy tales and movie musicals

By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 9, 2014

Sony’s reboot of “Annie” and Disney’s twisted “Into the Woods” are scheduled for Dec. 19 and Dec. 25 release dates respectively, and the “Frozen” arc on “Once Upon a Time” has been a smash hit with the arrival of even more fairy tale characters searching for happiness.

Students and alumni wait in line for the Career Showcase Non-Technical Day in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday. Technical Day, today, is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students majoring in engineering, biology, computer sciences and other technical fields.

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The professional gator: Using resources wisely

By Pooja Majmundar | Nov. 9, 2014

I’ve heard students complain about how they have job interviews coming up and they aren't prepared. Many times, I ask them if they've visited the Career Resource Center on campus. That’s when I’m reminded of just how many students are unaware of UF's endless resources tailored to our needs.

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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Dining on campus

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 9, 2014

Question: "I signed up for the meal plan thinking I'd actually use it to its advantage, but realized I was wrong. How do I switch to a declining balance for next semester?” — Anonymous

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For your entertainment: The devil in Daniel Radcliffe starts with the horns

By Dahlia Ghabour | Nov. 3, 2014

Harry Potter meets the “The Woman in Black” in a new film that somehow no one has ever heard of. It’s called “Horns,” and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Ignatius “Ig” Perrish, who wakes up the day after his girlfriend’s brutal death with horns sprouting from his head.

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The professional gator: 10 tips for handling public speaking anxiety

By Savana Morie | Nov. 3, 2014

I’m just going to come out and say it right now: Public speaking sucks.

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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: The search for off-campus housing

By Brittany Bowen | Nov. 3, 2014

Question: “How does one go about finding off-campus housing for the next year?” — Anonymous

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For your entertainment: 10 sequels to bookmark in 2015

By Dahlia Ghabour | Oct. 26, 2014

Next year will be at the movies because dozens of sequels and reboots are scheduled to premiere. Here are 10 giant sequels coming out in 2015 stirring plenty of buzz already:

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The professional gator: 11 time management tips

By Pooja Majmundar | Oct. 26, 2014

We all want to be the next Beyoncé when it comes to our careers, but how do we accomplish everything we need to? There are only 24 hours in a day. One essential skill every college student should have is managing time wisely.

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Freshmen ask, seniors answer: Things to remember when registering for classes

By Brittany Bowen | Oct. 26, 2014

This week we’re tackling confusion surrounding course registration. Early registration begins next week, and normal registration will follow soon after. It’s time to get prepared.

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The professional gator: Do tattoos prevent you from getting a job?

By Savana Morie | Oct. 19, 2014

“Don’t get a tattoo! No one will hire you!”

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For your entertainment: New film 'The Book of Life' celebrates the Day of the Dead

By Dahlia Ghabour | Oct. 19, 2014

October is usually Tim Burton re-watch month. This year, something new is coming to the table.

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For your entertainment: Lawsuit claims author Nicholas Sparks a racist, homophobic bully

By Dahlia Ghabour | Oct. 12, 2014

Nicholas Sparks is a rampaging bigot! At least, that’s what a former employee is accusing him of in a recent 47-page complaint.