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INTRO TO ART: Store 101 brings art to Gainesville

By BAILEY PARKE | July 16, 2008

Kyle Cross came to a point in high school where he had two paths to choose from.

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Indie–spensable music: Nonprofit site links bands and fans

By BAILEY PARKE | July 9, 2008

Falling asleep during a concert seems nearly impossible.

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Rigler’s latest novel sure to please avid Jane Austen fans

By BRIANA O’SULLIVAN | July 2, 2008

If the early 90s sci-fi show "Quantum Leap" and PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" had a passionate affair, "Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict" by Laurie Viera Rigler would be their love child.

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Top picks for fresh summer scents

By TINA WOLFAND | June 18, 2008

Summer is definitely the time of year to be flirtier, especially when it comes to fragrances. I've done some research at Sephora and concocted a list of this summer's must-have scents for guys and girls.

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Juneteenth Festival showcases African–American heritage

By MARGARITA DELAPAZ | June 11, 2008

A late flight into the wrong airport did not keep Kenneth Ogungbemi from attending the Juneteenth Festival & Juried Art Show last year. It did, however, keep him from competing.

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Handler’s book a summer must–read

By BRIANA O’SULLIVAN | June 11, 2008

Chelsea Handler began telling wild and eccentric lies at the age of 9. Since then, she has not stopped, and neither have the bizarre situations her untruths get her into.

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Battling for bike safety: Band, organization work to keep cyclists safe

By BAILEY PARKE | June 11, 2008

James Brown was pacing back and forth nervously waiting for the second call. It was late in the evening on May 5, 2007. He had just finished playing a show in Miami with his band, Battle!, of Gainesville. He was hoping she would be OK.

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‘Mario Kart Wii’ retains series’ charm

By ALLIE CONTI | May 21, 2008

While calling "Mario Kart" the greatest spin-off series of weapon-based kart racing might be as ridiculously specific as hailing TLC the best all-female R&B vocal trio of the '90s, the game has earned that detailed title.

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'Sex and the City' star writes of his life after cancer

By STEFANIE ROBERTS | Apr. 16, 2008

Many of actor Evan Handler's fans know him best as Harry Goldenblatt from "Sex and the City": the balding husband to WASP-turned-yenta Charlotte York.

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SFCC student changing bike community

By JENNA LANIA | Apr. 9, 2008

Ani Previc, 21, stands 4 feet 10 inches tall, but has not let her size or age stop her from seeing her goals to fruition.

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UF student publishes novel at age 22

By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Mar. 26, 2008

Don't call Shem Fleenor a writer.

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Leopard-print a sure-fire way to make any style roar

By VANESSA DIMAGGIO | Mar. 26, 2008

It's time to release your inner feline this season.

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'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' updates little on old formula

By ALLIE CONTI | Mar. 19, 2008

Though it didn't take as long as Guns 'n' Roses' "Chinese Democracy," (still waiting, Axl…) "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" was a long time in the making.

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Local philanthropist shoots photos for charity

By WILL PAFFORD | Mar. 19, 2008

Becoming a missionary is like majoring in philosophy - no matter how good your intentions are, you'll never be rich.

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Avenue takes on: living abroad

By CATHERINE CASE | Mar. 19, 2008

When I signed up to study abroad, I knew it would be a learning experience like no other. However, I don't think I could have truly predicted the methods or lessons I would, or still will, encounter while living in a foreign country.

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