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The best of the cheap for smart cash (and calorie) spenders

By Richard O. Stehli | Jan. 26, 2011

A lot of pesky things can get in the way of drinking lots of alcohol: school, work, parents, religion, money — and the list goes on. In good conscience, I can’t help you with your obligations to time or morality, but I can help you drink on a budget. No matter the occasion and no matter the financial limitations, there’s an affordable drink for you.

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Fine meals for a fine price

By Richard O. Stehli | Jan. 26, 2011

Hard up for cash, but you still want to eat like a king? Need to impress your date, but financial aid hasn't come in yet? No need to fear - the word "gourmet" refers to taste, not cost. Here are a few tips on saving money while still eating real food.

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Healthy and wealthy couldn’t be wiser

By Mae Basiratmand | Jan. 26, 2011

College students are known for a sordid diet of ramen and delivered pizza. And we get it: Being on a budget hardly allows for filet mignon and crème brûlée as dinner options. But, believe it or not, eating healthy and tasty can be done on limited funds. Check out these tips to see how.

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Food for thought, & everything else

By Webb | Jan. 19, 2011

Heads up, New Year’s resolution makers: It’s about three weeks into 2011. Have you kept your self-made promise? We’re betting about half of you have already cracked — especially those who resolved to hit the gym and eat healthier. It’s no easy feat. But sometimes, the resolution to all your healthy lifestyle woes is simple: balance.

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Swill this: What to drink this winter

By RICHARD STEHLI | Dec. 1, 2010

Baby, it's cold outside - finally.

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Strip club’s food fails to wow

Nov. 9, 2010

Somewhere between the straight-from-Winn-Dixie hamburger bun collapsing to pieces and side items like Ruffles potato chips (which, sadly, taste just like Ruffles potato chips) and one packet of “fancy ketchup,” one thing becomes clear: This restaurant lacks artistic risk.

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'Beer Run': The ultimate buzz for the fitness-minded

By RICHARD STEHLI | Sep. 29, 2010

Jake Logan is throwing the ultimate kegger this Friday: the Tipple's Beer Run.

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'Major' drinking on game day

By ALISON SCHWARTZ | Sep. 1, 2010

This weekend, you will make a very important decision.

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Get your buzz on the right way

By Webb | Aug. 20, 2010

Alright, so you’re kind of sick of Starbucks. I don’t blame you. Shelling out almost $4 for a urine-sample-sized coffee can put a damper on your caffeine rush.

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Where to eat when you get the munchies

By Erin Rauch | Aug. 20, 2010

The long list of local restaurants in Gainesville may seem daunting at first, but by the end of this brief tutorial you’ll be well on your way to finding your favorite nook in the midst of the multitude of local eateries.

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Campus dining makes gaining Freshman 15 easy

Aug. 20, 2010

Studying can take a lot out of a student, and no one likes to work on an empty stomach. Thankfully, there are plenty of dining options for all palates on campus, and lots of payment options, too.

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Ghost Chili Dawg is a test of intestinal fortitude, sanity

By BRITTANY DAVIS | July 21, 2010

The hot dog on my plate frightened me. But as I sat at Gator Dawgs on West University Avenue armed with a half gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and a box of Kleenex, I knew it was too late to back out. I was about to eat a Ghost Chili Dawg, topped with sauce from the bhut jolokia, known as the ghost pepper, the hottest in the world.

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Saint Somewhere: brewed with pride, bottled with passion

By RICHARD STEHLI | July 13, 2010

Bob Sylvester’s workplace feels a little bit more like a garage project than a brewery. Despite its storage-unit looks, Tarpon Springs-based Saint Somewhere Brewery has developed a reputation throughout the 20 states to which it is distributed as a brewer of high-quality, Belgian-style beer.

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Drinking 101 - Single Malt Scotch

By RICHARD STEHLI | June 9, 2010

From W.C. Fields to Ron Burgundy to Ron White, people love Scotch. There's no reason you can't, too! Wait, am I even writing about Scotch in a college newspaper? Get a hold of yourself, because if there's one thing in this world with the power to cross cultural and social boundaries, it's alcohol. So, prepare yourself to enjoy something new, and consider this your crash course in single malt Scotch whiskey.

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Home brewing, a complicated but rewarding endeavor

By RICHARD STEHLI | May 26, 2010

With all sorts of extra time on your hands during Gainesville's offseason and a serious prerogative to stay indoors, why not try your hand at some new hobbies? How about making your own alcohol? Part chemistry, part cooking, part art and part drinking, home brewing is a great way to pass those extra hours of summer daylight.

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Drink to American craft beer

By RICHARD STEHLI | May 19, 2010

Frost your glasses and grab your bottle opener because this is American Craft Beer Week. Let’s take a few minutes and give thanks for the goodness of craft beer in the USA.

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What to drink this summer

By Richard O. Stehli | May 12, 2010

Summer is here, and hot temperatures and light course loads translate into plenty of time and reason to drink a nice, refreshing beer. Here are your top picks for summer 2010.

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Mixing liquor and beer makes explosion

By Richard O. Stehli | Apr. 14, 2010

When you finish your final tests and papers, it’s important to start your end-of-semester celebration the right way. Start it off with bombs. Bombs are an easy way to take simple ingredients, most of which you already have, and transform them into an exciting, entertaining drink.

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Brunchers get two-in-one meal at restaurant variety

By GABRIELLE FALCONEIRI | Apr. 14, 2010

Brunch is back, baby. No longer reserved for bourgeoisie and soccer moms, this two-in-one meal unites the sweetness of breakfast with the substance of lunch. Whether you’re getting the family together or dragging yourself out of bed after a Midtown rage-fest, brunch will satisfy all your dietary needs.

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Course takes scholarly apporach to alcohol geography

By Richard O. Stehli | Mar. 31, 2010

In the next few days, most of us will be poring over course schedules, desperately trying to find classes that aren't too difficult but still can convince our parents that we are learning things. If you have and interest in alcohol and find yourself with a few free credit hours, look into GEO3803, The Geography of Alcohol.