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Portrait exhibit opens today at Harn
By Jovahn Huertas | May 27, 2013For its newest exhibition, the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art is pulling from all of its artistic assets.
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Locals react positively to Jolie’s preventative cancer surgery
By Chris Pereira | May 27, 2013Actress and film director Angelina Jolie — whose aunt died of cancer Sunday — recently created a buzz after she underwent a preventive double mastectomy, and some Gainesville residents have reacted positively to the superstar’s decision.
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Student Body President launches behind-the-scenes blog, Twitter
May 27, 2013UF Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo has on campus covered. Now, she’s going online.
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Company looks to develop corner of University and 13th
By Hanna Marcus | May 27, 2013Although the square plot of land near the intersection of 13th Street and West University Avenue is vacant, it’s been stirring up dialogue among Gainesville residents for months.
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Travel no where: bonuses of staying in Gainesville
By Sarah Loftus | May 24, 2013For 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
By Cara Chiaramonte | May 24, 2013You’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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Gator Etsy store owners
By Kathryn Williams | May 23, 2013We 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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FAFSA no longer required for Bright Futures scholarship
By Rebekah McMurrain | May 22, 2013Students receiving Bright Futures scholarships have it a little easier this upcoming year.
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Beer seem more expensive? Thank the hipsters
By Alanna Massey | May 22, 2013Hipsters are well known for their vintage appearance and progressive thinking, but their latest trend — causing beer prices to increase — might not be so well received
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New library branch to expand in Gainesville’s east side
By Jeanna Arroyo | May 22, 2013With construction underway for the newest Alachua County library branch, organizers plan to bring expanded resources for residents to Gainesville’s east side.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses convention to tie up parking
By Rosanna Del Cioppo | May 22, 2013Students and faculty may need to use alternative parking locations from Friday to Sunday. The Jehovah’s Witnesses convention is coming to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
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Poster discouraging masturbation in dorms not UF-sponsored
By Alexa Volland | May 22, 2013New shower shoes won’t be necessary.
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McPherson recreation adds climbing wall
By Emily Buchanan | May 22, 2013When one of Gainesville’s public pools opens for the season on Friday, a new feature will make a splash: a climbing wall.
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YouTube charges for use of 54 channels
By Brooke Perry | May 22, 2013Catering to a population that spends just as much time watching television as they do working, sleeping and going to school, it is no surprise that online video sites have begun to charge users to stream their favorite shows and movies.
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“Touch-A-Truck” raises awareness for burn victims and survivors
By Vonecia Carswell | May 22, 2013Hundreds of dreams were brought to life Saturday at the fourth annual Sweet Dreams “Touch-A-Truck.”
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Hawaiian hot dogs debut at third Original Food Truck Rally
By Kathleen Boyle | May 22, 2013Nick Ott, a 17-year-old high school student and employee of Orlando’s Kona Dog food truck, worked at a fast pace Saturday night in order to meet the needs of his hungry customers.
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Budgeting for the typical college student: think then spend
By Sigal Carmenate | May 22, 2013Money. It burns a hole in your pocket. It is the root of all evil. And for some strange reason, you put it where your mouth is.
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“What is the Good Life” still required for incoming freshmen
By Elizabeth Brown | May 22, 2013Freshmen will need to make sure their schedules include “What is the Good Life” in upcoming semesters.
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New stats portal available
By Ellen Villafuerte | May 22, 2013Figuring out statistical data just became a lot easier, thanks to Statista.
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Political ideologies are not the answer
By Sara Nettle | May 22, 2013According to an opinion column written by T. Emmett Ryan, it is time feminists embrace “laissez-faire capitalism,” or, as it is known to others, “rampant capitalism,” in which all financial transactions are completely free from state intervention. Did you hear that, ladies? We ought to stop nagging legislators to promote gender equality in the workplace. Instead, we should just shrug our shoulders and accept the fact that women are a commodity of lesser value.
