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George Takei to speak at Accent event, oh my...
By Ariana Figueroa | Sep. 25, 2014Trekkies can reunite with former Star Trek actor and social justice activist George Takei on Oct. 7.
COVID-19
News
The chomp: 3 quick egg recipes
By Sally Greider | Sep. 25, 2014It’s egg-making time! One of the most common college staple foods is the egg. I've already eaten more than a dozen eggs this semester, and I will probably buy more tomorrow. Eggs are inexpensive and delicious sources of protein. It just makes sense!
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Charlotte Russe, Charming Charlie coming to Oaks Mall
By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 25, 2014Charlotte Russe is bringing clothing, shoes and accessories to the Oaks Mall this weekend — all available at a 10-percent discount to UF and Santa Fe College students.
Metro
The Fine Print crowdfunds after $4,300 in grant cuts
By Carlynn Crosby | Sep. 25, 2014A local magazine staff is reaching out to readers after an 86-percent budget cut last month, jeopardized its future.
University
Gainesville NOW to host events, meetings on campus
By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 25, 2014Gainesville Area National Organization for Women, a feminist organization, is hosting its first UF event in response to dozens of emails from students asking the group to move on campus.
Opinion
Bisexuality is real, not just indecision
Sep. 25, 2014t’s hard to talk about sex without mentioning sexuality. But for many people, sexuality is a deeply sensitive and personal topic.
Metro
Jimmy John’s credit card breach affects Gainesville stores
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 25, 2014Both local Jimmy John’s locations were involved in a franchise-wide data breach announced this week.
University
Crocodile hatchling numbers increase
By Jasmine Osmond | Sep. 25, 2014UF researchers found a record number of crocodile hatchlings this year in South Florida.
Metro
Police roundup: car huffer; alleged charges dropped
By Melissa Mihm | Sep. 24, 2014A man was arrested at about 10 p.m. Tuesday after police saw him passed out in his car with a can of air duster.
University
IFAS has new research dean
By Alexia Fernandez | Sep. 24, 2014The UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has welcomed a familiar face to the position of dean for research.
News
Swamp of love: 3 cheap date ideas in Gainesville
By Kat Anthony | Sep. 24, 2014This summer I wrote a blog about cheap and creative dates in Gainesville. I figured this would be a good topic to revisit since we’re already four weeks into class and our financial aid is probably gone. Here it is guys (and gals), creative dates that won’t destroy your wallet:
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Loblolly construction delay, won’t be completed until spring
By Chabeli Herrera | Sep. 24, 2014The boardwalk at Loblolly Woods Nature Park won’t be ready for runners, bikers and dog walkers until early next year.
University
Ruben Studdard welcomed at Santa Fe's Master Artist Series
By Kristina Florio | Sep. 24, 2014On Friday night, the walls of Santa Fe College’s Fine Arts Hall resonated with the same award-winning vocals that took home the title of American Idol in 2003.
The Avenue
FEST 13: Q-and-A with Moonbeard
By Matt Pearson | Sep. 24, 2014I had the pleasure of sitting down with Moonbeard for a drink at Loosey’s this week.
The Avenue
FSU alumni create break-up film, starts at the Hipp Cinema tonight
By Daniela Prizont-Cado | Sep. 24, 2014What happens when two Florida State University frat bro alumni get together?
The Avenue
Eating offers creativity
By Kelsi | Sep. 24, 2014Eating, like cooking, is an outlet for creativity and manipulation. Take Oreos, for instance. Do you eat the frosting first and save the chocolate wafers for last? Do you carefully take apart the cookie to separate the filling and then scrape it off with your teeth? Or do you chomp through the whole cookie?
Metro
Chicken chain PDQ coming to Gainesville, replaces Grandy’s
By Lauren Bobek | Sep. 24, 2014People Dedicated to Quality is coming to Gainesville this spring, and the fast, casual chicken chain is bringing its hand-breaded tenders, hand-spun milkshakes and signature sauces.
University
Nursing school gifts shawls to patients
By Mahogany Brown | Sep. 24, 2014The UF College of Nursing is working to give some much-needed warmth to UF Health Shands Hospital patients.
Opinion
Watson’s UN speech vital step to equality
Sep. 24, 2014In the wake of the second mass celebrity nude photo leak in a month, the NFL’s swan dive into domestic violence scandal and squeals of pathetic, impotent rage from the #gamergate dweebs, Emma Watson graced the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday with her radiant presence to make an important announcement.
