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Bedbugs grow resistant to pesticides

After a 50-year hiatus, bedbugs are back in the developed world due to a resistance in currently used pesticides putting Americans at an increased risk of finding the critters in dorm and hotel rooms.


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The Avenue

Pole restores confidence

A flexible 5-foot-1 inch, 100-pound female twirls upside down on a pole, with her long brown hair sweeping the floor, her 6-inch heels almost scrape the ceiling, before straddling the air and then sliding down onto all fours.


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The Avenue

UF takes act to east coast

In a time of tight budgets and limited resources, UF musical theater students keep singing and dancing. Economic hardships and stormy weather don't stop these performers from sharing their talents with the world.


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Opinion

Pelosi’s cats steal speaker’s spotlight

Nancy Pelosi may be the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the most powerful woman in the history of American politics, but she is stunningly bad at being a public figure in the digital age. Thankfully, her genius cats communicate so well for her on YouTube.


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The Avenue

Local artist draws from charms of everyday life

Art is not where Sergio Castro wanted to take his life when he started at Santa Fe College as a general business major. He started helping his friend with her art homework and unveiled a talent that has changed his career path, earned him local recognition and put some serious money in his pocket.


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The Avenue

Ruffles, florals fit for royalty

This summer you will be feeling more than the heat. Textured fabrics and ruffled pieces are dominating the fashion industry this season, from models on designer runways to students on Gainesville's sidewalks.



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