(Note: Spoilers ahead) When I watched “The Babadook,” I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was certainly different than any other horror film I had ever seen. I quickly realized it was less of a horror flick and more of a representation of a woman’s journey of overcoming her deepest fears.
The 21st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards may not have held as many surprises as the Oscar nominations, but the statues do have a special meaning that sets them apart from other trophies — these awards are selected by peers as voted through SAG-AFTRA union (meaning actors voting for actors). In a way, this show always seems to be the most intimate of awards season, with actors openly cheering on their fellow actors and seeming more at ease among their colleagues.
All that time spent on Facebook may lower your chances of fear of missing out, but it could raise your stress level if your friends are posting about hard times.
“House of Cards” — what a perfect combination of things I love to let drive me crazy: politics, journalism, drama and sex. With the premiere of the political drama’s third season slated for Feb. 27, it’s time to binge watch (drink) your way through the Netflix original that traces Francis Underwood’s ruthless rise to the top of the White House. Pour yourself an Underwood-style bourbon (Blanton’s, neat) and swing back.
Artist Mikky Ekko started the year off with the release of his debut LP, “Time,” which felt long overdue for fans who discovered his passion-driven vocals after his feature on Rihanna’s hit song, “Stay.” Ekko bares his soul on each of the 12 tracks on the album, which was released Jan. 20. His album references the concept of love and time all the way through. Each song provides diverse sound, perspective and emotion to the listeners who lend their ears to this album.
Have you ever wondered why food tastes different on airplanes? Brownies taste bland, and peanuts taste plain, but bloody marys taste richer? Flavor is a combination of your taste buds and sense of smell, and according to research by Charles Spence, a professor of experimental psychology at Oxford University, these senses are affected in higher altitudes. The low air pressure and lack of humidity affect your sense of taste, reducing your detection of saltiness and sweetness. At the same time, sour, bitter and spicy flavors remain unaffected, and umami notes (like tomatoes and cheese) actually seem stronger in the air than on the ground.
Let the dream begin at UF this weekend when the longest-running show in Broadway history comes to campus for the first time.
An all-female comedy improvisation group by the name of Cat Ladies will be putting on a show at the Reitz Union on Friday night.
The Swamp Party won’t be the only party with executive candidates in the upcoming Spring 2015 Student Government elections.
Sarjit Kellerman left her home country of Malaysia more than 30 years ago, but Tuesday night, she got a taste of the issues her native country faces.
A malicious email infected several hundred computers used by UF faculty and staff Monday morning.
After Tuesday night’s UF Student Senate meeting, Christian athletes and Students for a Democratic Society are now able to fund their organizations’ events for another year.
While the sun shines down upon the Swamp, New England is being battered by high winds and heavy snow.
UF’s decision to replace the current student records system has one UF student feeling especially relieved.
Many gymnasts likely wish they had half the talent of Alex McMurtry.
Delanie Gourley was an anomaly entering her freshman season on the UF softball team.
Dorian Finney-Smith may have scored just one basket Tuesday night against Alabama, but it was the one that counted.
The Florida baseball team was satisfied with how the story of its 2014 season played out.
Hundreds of Cuban spies infiltrated the U.S. when up to 125,000 Cubans immigrated to Florida in 1980.
A gourmet ice pop store is expanding across town with the addition of two new pop shops.
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