Metro
Both Flaco’s locations booming
By Alex Catalano | Sep. 5, 2012When Flaco’s Cuban Bakery opened its second location in busy Midtown, staff expected business to continue booming.
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Opinion
Gift of a smile more important than style
Sep. 5, 2012As a young lady, I would hate to add up all of the hours I spend on my hair. Washing, conditioning, blow-drying, straightening and styling consumes a large amount of time, day in and day out.
The Avenue
Simons Nightclub resurrected, updated
By Jake P. Altieri | Sep. 5, 2012Among the chatter of those waiting in line at Simons Nightclub on its opening night, most seemed excited to see a new club in Gainesville.
The Avenue
‘Bachelorette’ shows off females in comedy
By Karilla Dyer | Sep. 5, 2012After the critical and financial success of “Bridesmaids,” women have finally been recognized as contenders for lead comedic roles. Audiences have expected that more female-dominated comedy films would follow, and one is on it’s way this weekend.
The Avenue
MTV Video Music Awards air live tonight; Kevin Hart hosts
By Desmond | Sep. 5, 2012It’s September, which means the iconic Moonman is back on television for one night of risqué sketches, likely lip-synced performances and musical debauchery.
The Avenue
Strangers collaborate in Band Roulette event at Boca Fiesta: Chick-fil-atio
By Ian Rowe | Sep. 5, 2012Years ago, when I was a tone-deaf musician, what I hated more than anything was the question: Who do you sound like? Panicked, I would flip back and forth between bands in my head, and list who I borrowed from: guitars this, lyrics that, keyboards this. When people expressed further confusion, I said defensive and overblown things like, “Sound is a concept, man.”
The Avenue
Chomp and Chew: Celebrate National Breakfast Month locally
By Becca Goldring | Sep. 5, 2012The most important meal of the day just became essential because September is National Breakfast Month. In Gainesville, we have a wide variety of breakfast joints to take advantage of.
The Avenue
Acupuncture school promotes well-being
By Cristina Paneque | Sep. 5, 2012Unlike the more commonly known form of Chinese acupuncture, the acupuncturists at the clinic locate the Qi, which is the energy element in your body, through pulse tests and access it by pushing needles in and out of the body.
The Avenue
In the mix: music news for September
By Brittany Brave | Sep. 5, 2012You barely know the major news headlines in your city, let alone what music news you can look forward to enjoying.
News
City cracks down on bar crowding
By Webb | Sep. 4, 2012It was a typical sweltering Sunday night in Midtown: People wiped sweat from their foreheads and fanned themselves with any flat object they could find.
News
Registration for TRiP excursions now open
By Marisa Ross | Sep. 4, 2012UF’s Travel and Recreation Program isn’t full of hot air, but one of its Fall excursions will be.
News
Gator Dems gear up for national convention
By Meredith Rutland | Sep. 4, 2012Some members of The Gator Nation are showing their support for President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, including students watching the convention on their laptops and a UF employee who is attending for the political thrill.
Sports
UF football working to solve penalty problems
By ADAM PINCUS | Sep. 4, 2012Excuses will run out for the Gators when they face The 12th Man this weekend.
News
NASA will send rover to Mars in September 2016
By Michael Scott Davidson | Sep. 4, 2012Earth’s future may be more than 30 million miles away. At least that’s what NASA hinted at when it decided to move forward with its newest Mars discovery mission.
News
UF to block Internet for users who don’t meet requirements
By Andrea Carroz | Sep. 4, 2012Connecting to the Internet has been a hassle for students on the UF campus, but those not in compliance with the requirements will soon have their connection blocked.
Sports
Column: Florida’s cautious approach will result in ‘Eh’ or embarrassment
By GREG LUCA | Sep. 4, 2012The Gators are choosing a conservative, run-based attack. They’re also choosing to finish 6-6.
News
Voter registration services available to students on campus
By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 4, 2012With the November presidential election drawing near, students have plenty of opportunities to make sure their voices will be heard before the Oct. 9 Florida registration closing date.
News
Online registration, limo service new for fraternity rush this year
Sep. 4, 2012Recruitment for UF’s 26 Interfraternity Council chapters started Monday and runs through Saturday night.
Sports
Notebook: Pease sorry for swearing and Purifoy working at receiver
By JOSH JURNOVOY | Sep. 4, 2012During Florida’s game against Bowling Green on Saturday, television cameras caught offensive coordinator Brent Pease yelling profanities after an unsuccessful play.
News
Student Government approves referendums, recommendations
By Samantha Shavell | Sep. 4, 2012UF Supreme Court Chief Justice Matt Michel announced to the Student Senate on Tuesday that both referendums previously presented received the 500 signatures needed to be on October’s election ballot.
