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Darts & Laurels 5/30/13
May 29, 2013Time flies, and before you know it Summer A is halfway over.
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Have the best summer (in Gainesville!)
By Sophia Lee | May 28, 2013When people discover I’m a Gainesville resident of 10 years, they often look surprised then sympathetically say: “Wow, you must get so bored over the summer.” And I would vigorously nod my head in agreement.
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Sports are a catalyst for positive change — but we have to help
May 28, 2013Robbie Rogers is an openly gay athlete who plays soccer. In European countries, this would mean he’d get a few chants dedicated to him from fans of opposing teams. In America, it means he’s making history.
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Lose money or gain weight? Americans would rather pay up
By Gebria Booker | May 27, 2013A majority of Americans would rather take a financial loss than gain additional weight, according to a recent national study, and many Gainesville residents agree.
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The Gator Nation is everywhere — even in the Etsy marketplace
By Kathryn Williams | May 27, 2013Gators are making Etsy orange and blue.
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Ed Braddy’s first days as Gainesville’s mayor mostly low-key
By Kelcee Griffis | May 27, 2013Gainesville’s new mayor, Ed Braddy, took office at a special meeting of the City Commission on Thursday afternoon.
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Gay Boy Scouts OK, but leaders not
By Alexa Volland | May 27, 2013On Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted a longtime ban and voted to allow openly gay youths to join the association.
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UF club rugby team to play in national competition
By McKenzie Doll | May 27, 2013The UF men’s club rugby team is heading to Philadelphia to compete against the top collegiate rugby programs in the nation this weekend.
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Writer finds camaraderie while working at newspaper
By JOSH JURNOVOY< | May 27, 2013When I came to college, it had been years since I was part of a team or group that really had an identity.
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Mini horses en route to Oklahoma to offer therapy
By Marjorie Nunez | May 27, 2013Just one week after experiencing devastating loss, survivors of the Oklahoma tornado will be able to take comfort in special visitors from Gainesville: three miniature therapy horses.
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Facebook use declining among teens
By Trixie Richter | May 27, 2013Teens are moving away from Facebook and toward other social media sites, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
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Portrait exhibit opens today at Harn
By Jovahn Huertas | May 27, 2013For its newest exhibition, the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art is pulling from all of its artistic assets.
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Locals react positively to Jolie’s preventative cancer surgery
By Chris Pereira | May 27, 2013Actress and film director Angelina Jolie — whose aunt died of cancer Sunday — recently created a buzz after she underwent a preventive double mastectomy, and some Gainesville residents have reacted positively to the superstar’s decision.
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Student Body President launches behind-the-scenes blog, Twitter
May 27, 2013UF Student Body President Christina Bonarrigo has on campus covered. Now, she’s going online.
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Company looks to develop corner of University and 13th
By Hanna Marcus | May 27, 2013Although the square plot of land near the intersection of 13th Street and West University Avenue is vacant, it’s been stirring up dialogue among Gainesville residents for months.
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Travel no where: bonuses of staying in Gainesville
By Sarah Loftus | May 24, 2013For incoming freshman, spending the summer in Gainesville is the dream. They’re finally on their own and can do what they want.
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5 Gainesville summer date ideas
By Cara Chiaramonte | May 24, 2013You’ve finally found your summer beau, but there is only one problem: the two of you can’t decide on what you’d like to do or where you want to go.
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Gator Etsy store owners
By Kathryn Williams | May 23, 2013We know that DIY crafting is an easy way to stay occupied. What many people don’t know is that your artistic hobby can become an easy way to start a business.
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FAFSA no longer required for Bright Futures scholarship
By Rebekah McMurrain | May 22, 2013Students receiving Bright Futures scholarships have it a little easier this upcoming year.
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Beer seem more expensive? Thank the hipsters
By Alanna Massey | May 22, 2013Hipsters are well known for their vintage appearance and progressive thinking, but their latest trend — causing beer prices to increase — might not be so well received
