Ever accidentally eavesdropped and overheard something so ridiculous you had to laugh and tell all your friends later? Well, share it with the rest of us. Keep checking The Avenue online at www.alligator.org for the chance to submit your own Overheard in Gainesville quotes - coming soon.
Warning - this column may contain absurd, random song lyrics. You may be under investigation for illegally downloading music on campus. And wait, you may be one of the students or personnel the Recording Industry Association of America plans to serve with a lawsuit. "I don?t want to lose your love tonight," but UF is one of 58 universities nationwide receiving these pre-litigation letters from the RIAA as a part of its "education and deterrence campaign." Mo? illegal downloading, mo? problems.
When director Matthew Vaughn left "X-Men 3" at the mercy of the pack of untalented wolves known collectively as Brett Ratner in favor of helming "Stardust," I hoped the gamble would pay off. Otherwise, humanity would have two additional squandered adaptations stinking up the place and making the hole in the ozone layer even bigger. But thankfully, the odds of getting sunburned haven't drastically increased, because "Stardust" succeeds at being a charming fantasy comedy adventure.
After two years of struggling to adapt his offense to Chris Leak's skills, UF coach Urban Meyer finally has his quarterback, Tim Tebow - the one he recruited - under center.
If strong safety Tony Joiner creeps up to defend the run, he needs to remember Reggie Nelson isn't guarding his backside anymore.
The Delta Delta Delta Sorority?s new home still smells new inside.
Phi Beta Sigma's Blue and White Stepoff 2007 during Blue and White Weekend July 19 - 21 2007.
After battling an ankle injury for all of the 2006 season, middle blocker Kari Klinkenborg will not play for the UF volleyball team this season, and her career is likely over.
Engineering students gather at UF to display their robots.
"Superbad" is funny. Really funny. Actually, it'll make you hysterical. This comedy manages to remain witty during its entire 114 minute runtime and never slows down for more than a beat.
When starting linebackers Brandon Siler and Earl Everett were injured and missed a game against Western Carolina last season, few saw it as a good thing.
If you haven't discovered this yet, a keen knowledge of movies can definitely enhance your college education. Throughout your years of schooling, whether you are a freshman, grad student or anything in between, you will find movies are a staple conversation piece. They bring us together and give us all something in common - or at the very least, give you something to chat about with that cute classmate sitting next to you.
UF coach Urban Meyer remembers looking down at his play sheet during a 2005 game and simply shaking his head.
Even with a nomination for a Latin Grammy, an appearance on MTV2 and extensive touring worldwide (including to the prestigious Roskilde Festival in Denmark), Miami's electronic/Latin darlings Spam Allstars still enjoy appearing in Gainesville regularly.
The 2006 UF defensive line will probably be best remembered for chasing Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith all over the field in the BCS National Championship Game.
It was the morning of Jan. 9, and Gainesville was still partying.
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson met with local Gainesville officials Wednesday to discuss community issues such as homelessness and global warming.
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