Just because the last "Harry Potter" movie is coming out in July doesn't mean that the magical spirit of the wizarding world will end.
The crowd snaked through the store, weaving a line of jittery, excited customers from the doors to the shipping area at the back. In this line, 6-year-old Mackenzie waited with all the patience a child could muster - just to get a glimpse of the object of her desire.
What is good Irish beer?
Although it’s no longer the cultural phenomenon it once was, Pokemon is still part of, and really never left, the video game world.
“You like someone. They’re in a relationship. Be the first to know when they get out of it.”
In 1925, Floyd Collins was trapped in Kentucky’s Sand Cave, and attempts to rescue the famous cave explorer drew the attention of the nation.
Pencil can be erased, pen is manageable with white out, and if anything, a person can always start fresh with a new piece of paper. Corrective fluid exists for paper - but not for skin. Tattoos are a permanent fashion statement.
Locals tired of tapping their toes for spring don’t have to wait any longer: Suwannee Springfest is here.
"Eventually, it snapped in me one day: I gotta record this album, get on the road and play it for people."
I see you every day as I commute to school on my bicycle. You’re waiting for the bus. You’re sitting in traffic. You’re driving around in circles looking for a parking space. You’re pumping gas at more than $3 a gallon. You know what I do when I see you? I laugh. And then I get to class on time, without fail.
Although cruising the Caribbean or fist-pumping on the shores of Panama City Beach may sound like a blast — and we’re not saying either isn’t — those staying in town next week don’t have to go far or spend a lot of money to be entertained. Gainesville and its nearby cities have plenty of fun activities to keep you busy during spring break. Check out the Avenue’s top picks:
Geneva Jarvis hasn’t missed a day of work in 25 years.
By the time you have read this column, I will have left Gainesville, curled up on my couch back home and put myself into a video game coma. Instead of catching up on new releases during my time off, as I assume many will do, I like playing my favorite games during breaks. I feel as if I’m returning to a time of innocence before papers, projects and deadlines consumed my life. In my opinion, new releases — even the ones your friends rave about — are way too expensive to risk buying. However, if you do happen to have $60 burning a hole in your wallet and want to try something new, here are two new games you should play during your week of freedom.
“…How liberated college students are, holding privileges of adulthood minus the constraints ….”
A number of meditation centers call Gainesville home. And as meditation becomes more popular as a way to ward off stress, the Avenue wanted to find out the story behind a few of the centers in town.
Danielle has waited all week to gussy up and get herself ready for her hot night.
For the latest frills, flair and everything fashion, check out what our lens caught this week.
Whether you're going on a fabulous vacation or just relaxing poolside in your hometown, let's face it: Spring break has finally arrived. Whatever your plans may be, soak up the sun and look great doing it by trying one of these hot swimwear trends:
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