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The Avenue
High Dive to host Weeze and American Idiots
By Samuel Figuera | July 6, 2016Tribute bands Weeze and American Idiots are set to stage a live rock performance at the High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave., this Friday night. The bands will be covering the music of legendary rock bands Weezer and Green Day.
The Avenue
Harn features exhibit detailing the life of Frida Kahlo
By RaSheba Jones | July 6, 2016The Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art has welcomed the photography of an internationally famous woman with its new “Mirror, Mirror… Portraits of Frida Kahlo” exhibition.
The Avenue
Reviewing Roy Wood$’ debut album, ‘Waking at Dawn’
By Jack DaSilva | July 6, 2016Roy Wood$ is a 20-year-old rapper from Brampton, Ontario, currently signed to Drake’s October’s Very Own Sound record label. He first gained a lot of attention when he and Drake debuted their song “Drama” in July 2015, and last Friday, nearly a year later, Wood$ finally released his debut album, “Waking at Dawn.” It’s already one of my favorite albums to come out in this stacked year for hip-hop and R&B, and I’m going to break down the ten-song album.
The Avenue
A general guide to the eight different types of texters
By Julia Nevins | July 6, 2016Texting: a seven-letter word that has taken over our lives in this past decade. What used to be a handful of cellphone owners has quickly turned into the majority of the population. And a big part of communication exists from furiously thumbing away at a glass screen. These are modern times, and if you don’t want to get left behind, then here is a crash course on the different texters of this technology-crazed generation.
University
Alligator Awards: Best individual moment of 2015-16
July 6, 2016The next edition of the Alligator Awards is here, and this time we debate which individual moment was the best from the 2015-16 season. Sports writers Ray Boone, Matt Brannon and Alejandro López join alligatorSports Editors Ian Cohen and Ethan Bauer in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
The Avenue
Q&A: Sitting down with local punk band Southpaw
By Kirsten Chuba | July 6, 2016Southpaw is a band relatively new to Gainesville’s music scene, releasing its first demo record this month. The emo/punk band, with Joshua Galarneau on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Jason Hubner on lead guitar, Bo Coker on bass/backing vocals and Kenneth Noble on drums, will play the Hardback Cafe on July 16 to debut the demo. I sat down with Galarneau to talk about the band’s start and its increasing success.
University
Alligator Awards: Who was the best Florida freshman athlete of 2015-16?
July 4, 2016The Alligator Awards continue this week, with the second award being for “Best Freshman Athlete.” Sports writers Ray Boone, Matt Brannon and Alejandro López join alligatorSports editors Ian Cohen and Ethan Bauer in a roundtable discussion to debate the five nominees. Debates will go in alphabetical order by the writer’s last name.
Sports
Marquis Dendy qualifies for Olympics in men's long jump
By IAN COHEN | July 4, 2016Marquis Dendy wasn’t at his best.
University
Dressel, Beisel among UF group to compete in Olympics
By Ethan Bauer | July 4, 2016Four former and current Florida swimmers are headed to the Olympic Games in Rio to represent the USA, but all of them left something to be desired in trials.
Sports
Gators in MLB: Zunino dazzles in return to majors; Puk, others sign contracts
July 4, 2016In his first game of the season, Mike Zunino homered twice.
University
Fanfares and Fireworks — a night of firsts for some
By Jessica Rodriguez | July 4, 2016Sai Krishnamoorthy experienced his first American celebration of Independence Day on Sunday.
University
UF researchers find first patient for monumental study
By Daniel Hopin | July 4, 2016UF Health is leading a group of nearly 45 centers across the country in the largest comparative study ever done on hepatitis C.
Metro
Deputies: Man fakes kidnapping, asks mom for ransom
By Sara Marino | July 4, 2016Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Gainesville man early Sunday morning after police said he lied about being kidnapped.
University
Statewide contest highlights several Gainesville buildings
By Rachel Donohue | July 4, 2016The newly renovated Reitz Union is currently taking a lead in a state-wide competition honoring the most inspiring and unique buildings in Florida.
News
UF alumna launches Instagram-style clothing service Parcel22
By Jasmine Osmond | July 4, 2016Services that send clothes to people with a subscription already exist, but thanks to a UF graduate, there is now a service specifically for college-oriented outfits.
Metro
PACE Center for Girls hosts Kops and Kids field day
By Jessica Rodriguez | July 4, 2016The first-ever Kops and Kids field day, hosted by PACE Center for Girls Alachua, was met with several surprises Friday.
University
UF senior honored for teaching efforts
By Ethan Bauer | July 4, 2016Teaching comes naturally to Tyler D’Angelo.
Metro
Local game store, parlor celebrates opening of new shop
By Monica Andrade | July 4, 2016Gainesville’s gamers now have a new haven to gather and play in.
Opinion
Editorial: Juno what we are saying?
July 4, 2016So much news has happened. We can’t get to everything, but we’ll touch on a lesser-known thing and then a something-that-should-be-discussed-more thing.
