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THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Netflix-binge drinking game: Gilmore Girls

By Alex Harris | Jan. 14, 2015

Whether you’re an original fan or a lazy bones who waited until the show hit Netflix to binge indulge (raises hand), pop culture’s most iconic mother-daughter duo holds a special place in many people’s hearts. First-timers to the show may be confused by the rapid-fire dialogue, the obscure, outdated pop-culture references and the ever-perplexing but indefinitely entertaining relationship between Lorelai and Rory. And, oh, the ‘90s fashion.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Beatles fan has ‘every little thing’

By Laura Gomez | Jan. 14, 2015

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Heartbreak stories tonight at The Bull downtown

By Emily Cardinali | Jan. 14, 2015

Hearts will break at The Bull tonight.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

What's up this week

Jan. 14, 2015

Thursday

THE AVENUE | MOVIES AND TV

Trophy Hunting: Golden Globes Awards

By Alyssa Holcomb | Jan. 14, 2015

A little glitz, a bit of glam and a whole lot of celeb power — the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards showed off the year’s best film and television actors, actresses and artists with its usual elegance and excitement.

Kayla Lewis drives down the court during Florida’s 81-76 loss against Missouri on Feb. 20 in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Gators head to Kentucky to face depleted Wildcats

By GRAHAM HALL | Jan. 14, 2015

Even though the schedule doesn’t get any easier — with tonight’s matchup against the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats on the road being a prime example of the schedule’s difficulty — the Gators women’s basketball team is hoping to find easier ways to score.

Billy Donovan looks down the court during Florida's 65-63 loss to Florida State on Dec. 30 in Tallahassee.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Air Jordan: UF hoops needs consistency in second half of season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 14, 2015

Billy Donovan had to have liked what he saw in Florida’s first two Southeastern Conference games.

New head football coach Jim McElwain following his introductory press conference on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | RECRUITING

Martez Ivey, Byron Cowart among recruits UF targeting

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Jan. 14, 2015

With the recruiting dead period over and National Signing Day approaching in just three short weeks, the Florida coaching staff has to hit the recruiting trail hard to put together the 2015 recruiting class.

Billy Donovan looks down the court while players celebrate during Florida's 72-47 win against Mississippi State on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida hosts Auburn, looks for third straight SEC win

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Jan. 14, 2015

The court should be fairly even in Florida’s (9-6, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) matchup against Auburn (9-6, 1-1 SEC) tonight at 7 in the O’Connell Center.

THE AVENUE | MUSIC

Indie-pop giant of Montreal talks new record, Gainesville appearance

By Chloe Finch | Jan. 14, 2015

If you’re dying for a taste of what’s to come on of Montreal’s next album, Aureate Gloom (dropping March 3 on Polyvinyl Records), here are some hints: It involves Talking-Heads-inspired funk, traces of pain and identity-searching following frontman Kevin Barnes’ separation from his wife in 2013 and a little bit of 1970s New York City.

NEWS | CAMPUS

New College of the Arts dean looks to strengthen research

By Cyanne Dunn | Jan. 13, 2015

There is a new face at the UF College of the Arts.

NEWS | CAMPUS

After local suicide, remember mental health resources

By Carla Vianna | Jan. 13, 2015

The recent suicide of a Santa Fe student has cast light on the need for mental wellness resources in Gainesville.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Grant awarded to UF libraries for Jewish studies

By Lauren Maloney | Jan. 13, 2015

The UF George A. Smathers Libraries received a $500,000 grant that will ensure continual advancement in Judaic studies.

Water streaks run down the rusted hood of a fireplace in the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority house on West Panhellenic Drive.

NEWS | GREEK AFFAIRS

AEPhi house flooded during break

By Alex Harris | Jan. 13, 2015

Dani Hauser came home from Winter Break to a complete shock.

METRO

Florida Highway Patrol reinforces Move Over law

By Hunter Williamson | Jan. 13, 2015

Florida Highway Patrol is urging Florida residents to remember the importance of a law requiring motor vehicles to merge away from other vehicles stopped alongside the road.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

UF Student Senate debates opening new bike repair stations

By Ariana Figueroa | Jan. 13, 2015

Students will see more bike repair stations pop up on campus by Spring Break, which caused debate at Tuesday night’s UF Student Senate meeting.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Local shooting range now hosts ladies’ nights

By Carla Vianna | Jan. 13, 2015

It’s ladies’ night on Wednesdays — at the shooting range.

NEWS | CAMPUS

Deadline to submit proof of health insurance to UF is Friday

By Lilianne Busto | Jan. 13, 2015

The deadline for students who enrolled during or after Summer B to submit proof of health insurance is Friday, or they could face a fee and automatic enrollment in UF’s health insurance plan.

Van Truong, a 19-year-old anthropology sophomore, poses next to the “Starry Night” art piece she made on a whiteboard with her biology notes. Truong is applying for a grant within the Bob Graham Center for Public Service to bring the arts and sciences together.

NEWS | CAMPUS

UF student combines art and science to study for exams

By Amaury Sablon | Jan. 13, 2015

Van Truong has a different way of studying than reviewing notes and making flashcards.

METRO

Study: Drinking has immediate effect on immune systems

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Jan. 13, 2015

A night out on the town might mean more than just a hangover the next morning.

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