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MOVIES AND TV
Ten movies to blow 10 bucks on (and 10 that just blow)
By Justin Plemmons | Sep. 1, 2010Maybe your financial aid dispersement didn't go exactly as planned. Maybe you're stealing fruit from the dining hall to put breakfast on the table tomorrow morning. Maybe you're sneaking into dormitory floor bathrooms to save money on toilet paper.
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LIFESTYLE
Sorry, freshman: what they didn't tell you at orientation
By DAVE JOHNSON | Aug. 25, 2010Dear Freshmen,
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LIFESTYLE
On the Avenue: My first love -- tales of lust, loss
Aug. 25, 2010This Friday, a movie called "Flipped" is hitting local theaters, and it's about love. Specifically, that special kind of love we know as "first love."
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MUSIC
High-end headphones combine style and technology
By Jon Silman | Aug. 25, 2010I assumed I would be blown away by the sheer audio awesomeness of the Crossfade LP's when I put them on for the first time. Something surprisingly different happened.
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FASHION
Drop drab, add fab
By Marissa Prieto | Aug. 25, 2010You're adding and dropping classes like they're going out of style - so why not apply that attitude to your personal style?
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LIFESTYLE
Tips to acclimate yourself properly by not pissing off the locals
By Alex Orlando | Aug. 20, 2010Yep, it’s that time of year again.
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FOOD
Get your buzz on the right way
By Webb | Aug. 20, 2010Alright, 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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FOOD
Where to eat when you get the munchies
By Erin Rauch | Aug. 20, 2010The 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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MUSIC
An abundance of music venues
By Marissa Prieto | Aug. 20, 2010Gainesville is home to a very diverse group of students, and in that particular spirit it also houses a diverse group of music venues to serve your auditory needs.
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FOOD
Campus dining makes gaining Freshman 15 easy
Aug. 20, 2010Studying 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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LIFESTYLE
New students, meet your new neighbors — the homeless
Aug. 20, 2010Living in Gainesville, there’s something you’re going to encounter on the streets that you should be ready for.
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LIFESTYLE
Fall season brings new hope for tried and true franchises
By Josh Isom | Aug. 20, 2010Zombies, Spartans and 22 men getting sweaty together: It must be the beginning of gaming season.
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NIGHTLIFE
Atlantic and Neon Liger embody indie dance scene
Aug. 20, 2010Hello party people, welcome to the coolest hole in the wall.
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NIGHTLIFE
Local nightlife brings students to party together CHANGE
Aug. 15, 2010Hello party people, welcome to the coolest hole in the wall.Gainesville may be a small, liberal town swimming in a sea of conservatism and religious enthusiasm, but in this tiny pocket of North Central Florida, we know how to get down and dirty with the best.
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LIFESTYLE
Dave’s final summer column: A whole season in review
By DAVE JOHNSON | Aug. 4, 2010And so, dear readers, here we are. Another summer in Gainesville has come and gone, and it's time we all look back and reflect on how much we've gone through. There's been plenty of things to remember over this past pseudo-semester, like that time ... where ... um ...
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LIFESTYLE
Colorful sunglasses trend is just clever marketing ploy
By Angela Flatland | Aug. 4, 2010Members of UF's Greek community are responsible for the thousands of walking billboards for apartments, insurance companies and its own events on campus and around Gainesville.
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MUSIC
Nerd-core hip hop movement combines nerds and rap
By BRITTANY DAVIS | Aug. 4, 2010If Eminem and Luke Skywalker got into a shouting match over a rap beat, and they referenced Halo, Harry Potter and hard drives, the result might sound like nerdcore.
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MUSIC
Hot Water Music frontman struggles to find balance
By Alex Orlando | Aug. 4, 2010He steps up to the microphone – eyes shut, sweat streaming down his face and guitar — as the raspy sound of his voice cuts through the twangy, bluegrass sound of his band.
